Anne’s guidebook
Food scene
Casual setting & great burgers - walking distance from house.
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Two Doors Down
2332 E Madison StCasual setting & great burgers - walking distance from house.
Tasty and flavorful vegetarian spot - walking distance, excellent brunch.
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Cafe Flora
2901 E Madison StTasty and flavorful vegetarian spot - walking distance, excellent brunch.
Casual quick tacos and awesome aqua frescos - walking distance
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Tacos Chukis
219 Broadway ECasual quick tacos and awesome aqua frescos - walking distance
Bomb espresso, outdoor seating too, walking distance
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Squirrel Chops
2201 E Union StBomb espresso, outdoor seating too, walking distance
Alexandras Macarons & Cafe
1410 18th AvenueCozy spot, small outdoor seating too - walking distance
Great deli foods, good cheese selection - walking distance
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PCC Community Markets - Central District
2230 E Union StGreat deli foods, good cheese selection - walking distance
Soul food, Condé Nast Traveler and NYT 2021 favorite restaurant list - walking distance
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COMMUNION Restaurant & Bar
2350 East Union StreetSoul food, Condé Nast Traveler and NYT 2021 favorite restaurant list - walking distance
Raised Doughnuts
2301 23rd AveHigh quality local shop - walking distance
Big selection of beer on tap & rotating food trucks, outdoor seating too - walking distance
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Chuck's Hop Shop & Kegs to go
2001 E Union StBig selection of beer on tap & rotating food trucks, outdoor seating too - walking distance
Great burgers, nice seating area, local Pike Place Market flowers for sale - walking distance
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Feed Co Burgers
1190 24th AveGreat burgers, nice seating area, local Pike Place Market flowers for sale - walking distance
Thai place close by, good take out, small seating area - walk here
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Kin Dee
2301 E Madison StThai place close by, good take out, small seating area - walk here
Local favorite! Get the spicy! Oprah & Obama's must stop when in town. Good for take out for a picnic.
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Ezell's Famous Chicken
501 E Jefferson StLocal favorite! Get the spicy! Oprah & Obama's must stop when in town. Good for take out for a picnic.
Dim Sum on weekends! Refined Vietnamese local restauranteur. Highly recommend.
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Monsoon Seattle
615 19th Ave EDim Sum on weekends! Refined Vietnamese local restauranteur. Highly recommend.
Casual Vietnamese, fun atmosphere, bar scene on weekends
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Ba Bar Restaurant
550 12th AvenueCasual Vietnamese, fun atmosphere, bar scene on weekends
Local favorite pizza place for take out. Also has seating and offers by the slice. Good salads too.
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Pagliacci Pizza
1614 W Dravus StLocal favorite pizza place for take out. Also has seating and offers by the slice. Good salads too.
Belle Epicurean Bakery
3109 E Madison StDelicious pastries and great espresso.
Indian Street Food - bomb wrap sandwiches, and chai. Great take out or quick meal on the go.
Spice Waala
340 15th Ave EIndian Street Food - bomb wrap sandwiches, and chai. Great take out or quick meal on the go.
Local amazing cookies and ice cream sandwich cookie offerings in the summer.
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Hello Robin
522 19th Ave ELocal amazing cookies and ice cream sandwich cookie offerings in the summer.
Hi-Spot Cafe
1410 34th AveLocal breakfast, brunch place.
Red Cow
1423 34th AveHigh quality burgers & steaks, close by in Madrona
Take out only! High quality sushi place, local, week days only.
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Sushi Maki
1633 Bellevue AveTake out only! High quality sushi place, local, week days only.
Nishino
3130 E Madison StFancy sushi, outstanding quality, local favorite.
High quality, outstanding, seasonal food, view of the Sound, near Pike Place Market, located in the Four Seasons.
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Goldfinch Tavern
99 Union StHigh quality, outstanding, seasonal food, view of the Sound, near Pike Place Market, located in the Four Seasons.
Expensive fish spot, set on the Sound (waterfront), outstanding food! Valet available or uber, hit or miss street parking
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AQUA by El Gaucho
2801 Alaskan WayExpensive fish spot, set on the Sound (waterfront), outstanding food! Valet available or uber, hit or miss street parking
Roof top dining, farm to table food. Parking impossible. Uber here.
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Terra Plata
1501 Melrose AveRoof top dining, farm to table food. Parking impossible. Uber here.
Outstanding middle eastern, Syrian, Lebanese food. Take out window for lunch is a good value. Impossible parking - uber here or a longer walk.
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Mamnoon
1508 Melrose AveOutstanding middle eastern, Syrian, Lebanese food. Take out window for lunch is a good value. Impossible parking - uber here or a longer walk.
Local favorite Italian spot, Bolognese food. Jazz periodically - check their website. Outdoor seating as well.
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Osteria la Spiga
1429 12th AveLocal favorite Italian spot, Bolognese food. Jazz periodically - check their website. Outdoor seating as well.
Great lunch, brunch place. Local favorite in Pioneer Square.
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The London Plane
300 Occidental Ave SGreat lunch, brunch place. Local favorite in Pioneer Square.
Great outdoor covered patio, cool interior design, good food. Lively, young atmosphere, Pike/Pine neighborhood.
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Poquitos, Capitol Hill
1000 E Pike StGreat outdoor covered patio, cool interior design, good food. Lively, young atmosphere, Pike/Pine neighborhood.
Awesome French food in Pike Place Market! Small outdoor seating area too. Good brunch on weekends. Make a reservation if possible.
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Cafe Campagne
1600 Post AlleyAwesome French food in Pike Place Market! Small outdoor seating area too. Good brunch on weekends. Make a reservation if possible.
East coast bagels on the west coast! Take out window only. There is almost always a line here so don't be in a hurry. Just down the street from the Trader Joes.
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Westman's Bagel and Coffee
1509 E Madison StEast coast bagels on the west coast! Take out window only. There is almost always a line here so don't be in a hurry. Just down the street from the Trader Joes.
Great outdoor seating area, right on North Lake Union area. Awesome food.
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Westward
2501 N Northlake WayGreat outdoor seating area, right on North Lake Union area. Awesome food.
Casual Mexican food along Ship Canal Cut, near U of W. You can rent paddle boards here and tour around to see the floating house boats of Seattle. Unique experience.
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Agua Verde Cafe
1303 NE Boat StCasual Mexican food along Ship Canal Cut, near U of W. You can rent paddle boards here and tour around to see the floating house boats of Seattle. Unique experience.
Great place to sit when you’re at the Pike Place Market
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Old Stove Brewery
1901 Western AveGreat place to sit when you’re at the Pike Place Market
Great spot for coffee, pastries, brunch, lunch. Ultimate old Seattle hip neighborhood.
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Oddfellows Café + Bar
1525 10th AveGreat spot for coffee, pastries, brunch, lunch. Ultimate old Seattle hip neighborhood.
Yoga/Pilates
Breathe Hot Yoga
1818 E Madison StWalking distance
Mind & Body Pilates
2022 E Union StWalking distance, offers drop in classes
On Lake Washington, beautiful setting for a walk before or after.
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SOL Yoga
200 Lake Washington BlvdOn Lake Washington, beautiful setting for a walk before or after.
Local lake beaches
Madrona Beach
853 Lake Washington BlvdSandy beach with adjacent parking lot
Sandy beach with park and restaurants close by
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Madison Park Bakery
4214 E Madison StSandy beach with park and restaurants close by
Grocery Stores Walking Distance
Safeway
2201 E Madison StMajor chain grocery store with Starbucks inside
Trader Joe's
1700 E Madison StGreat frozen food selection, deli items too
Local organic grocery store, high quality & seasonal produce
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PCC Community Markets - Central District
2230 E Union StLocal organic grocery store, high quality & seasonal produce
Neighborhoods
The famous market - so many great spots here but my personal favorites are: De Laurenti Italian grocery (cheese, charcuterie, fresh pastas), Ellenos Greek yoghurt, Pure Fish Market (get their smoked salmon), Le Panier (the best French bakery in town), and of course, whatever seasonal fresh flowers are on display.
Parking is difficult so either Uber or park at the Downtown Target nearby 2 hours free parking with $20 spent at Target (buy some groceries).
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Imarike yePike Place
1531 Western AveThe famous market - so many great spots here but my personal favorites are: De Laurenti Italian grocery (cheese, charcuterie, fresh pastas), Ellenos Greek yoghurt, Pure Fish Market (get their smoked salmon), Le Panier (the best French bakery in town), and of course, whatever seasonal fresh flowers are on display.
Parking is difficult so either Uber or park at the Downtown Target nearby 2 hours free parking with $20 spent at Target (buy some groceries).
Hip, trendy, gay friendly area, boutique shops, Starbucks Roastaria located here too.
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Pike Pine Retail Core
Hip, trendy, gay friendly area, boutique shops, Starbucks Roastaria located here too.
Must see Occidental Park area and Underground Tour is here. Please note: there are lots of homeless people in this area, be alert.
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Pioneer Square
Must see Occidental Park area and Underground Tour is here. Please note: there are lots of homeless people in this area, be alert.
Local Coffee Culture
Established in 1988! A local favorite. Smooth sweet espresso
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Espresso Vivace
532 Broadway EEstablished in 1988! A local favorite. Smooth sweet espresso
Caffé D'arte - Pioneer Square Café
99 Yesler WayHigh quality espresso
Great espresso, seating area with wi-fi for remote work
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Caffé Vita Coffee Roasting
1005 E Pike StGreat espresso, seating area with wi-fi for remote work
Must stop in Pioneer Square - panini, gelato, and outstanding espresso.
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Caffe Umbria
1201 Westlake Ave NMust stop in Pioneer Square - panini, gelato, and outstanding espresso.
Sightseeing
Beautiful waterfront park with Sculptures, summer music programming and food trucks. Flat walking area with views of the Puget Sound and Olympic Mountain Range.
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I-Olympic Sculpture Park
2901 Western AveBeautiful waterfront park with Sculptures, summer music programming and food trucks. Flat walking area with views of the Puget Sound and Olympic Mountain Range.
View of Downtown Seattle and Mount Rainier. This is the "Fraiser" tv program view.
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Kerry Park
211 W Highland DrView of Downtown Seattle and Mount Rainier. This is the "Fraiser" tv program view.
Beautiful Puget Sound Beach, cycling rentals available. Amazing views of downtown Seattle across the water. Views of the local island ferry commute. Lots of restaurants along here too.
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Alki Beach
Beautiful Puget Sound Beach, cycling rentals available. Amazing views of downtown Seattle across the water. Views of the local island ferry commute. Lots of restaurants along here too.
The view! Olympic Mountains, Mt. Rainier, Puget Sound, ferries
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I-Great Wheel yaseSeattle
1301 Alaskan WayThe view! Olympic Mountains, Mt. Rainier, Puget Sound, ferries
Sky View Observatory Columbia Center
700 4th AveAmazing 360 degree views!
Beautiful local (international fame) glass artist.
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IChihuly Garden and Glass
305 Harrison StBeautiful local (international fame) glass artist.
Not to miss - local chocolatier. Gray salt caramels are to die for.
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Fran's Chocolates - Downtown
1325 1st AveNot to miss - local chocolatier. Gray salt caramels are to die for.
Paddle board, kayak rentals, restaurant too. Can paddle here and see Seattle's floating home neighborhood, Lake Union, out to UW Stadium if you're ambitious. Unique Seattle experience!
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Agua Verde Paddle Club
1307 NE Boat StPaddle board, kayak rentals, restaurant too. Can paddle here and see Seattle's floating home neighborhood, Lake Union, out to UW Stadium if you're ambitious. Unique Seattle experience!
Area is referred to as "Seattle Center". Big Center Fountain here is fun for kids especially, Chihuly museum is here, Space Needle, decent casual restaurant selection. Summer festivals are here. Seattle Children's Theatre as well.
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I-Space Needle
400 Broad StArea is referred to as "Seattle Center". Big Center Fountain here is fun for kids especially, Chihuly museum is here, Space Needle, decent casual restaurant selection. Summer festivals are here. Seattle Children's Theatre as well.
Day Trip: Stunningly beautiful!!! Small beach, can hike here if you'd like
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Deception Pass State Park
41229 State Route 20Day Trip: Stunningly beautiful!!! Small beach, can hike here if you'd like
The BEST yoghurt ever! Local and incredible. Don’t miss.
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Ellenos Real Greek Yogurt
5707 Airport Way SThe BEST yoghurt ever! Local and incredible. Don’t miss.
Viewpoint in West Seattle along Alki Beach area. Beautiful views of downtown Seattle skyline.
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Hamilton Viewpoint Park
1120 California Way SWViewpoint in West Seattle along Alki Beach area. Beautiful views of downtown Seattle skyline.