My Guidebook for Seattle
Food Scene
From a vegan perspective!
Fully vegan bistro with amazingly unbelievable food and drinks within a short walk from the house.
101 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Plum Bistro
1429 12th AveFully vegan bistro with amazingly unbelievable food and drinks within a short walk from the house.
Open 24/7 with vegan and vegetarian options.
96 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Lost Lake Cafe & Lounge
1505 10th AveOpen 24/7 with vegan and vegetarian options.
Cafe Presse
1117 12th AveDelicious food, drinks, and pastries with plenty of vegan and vegetarian options!
39 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Pettirosso Seattle
1101 E Pike StDelicious food, drinks, and pastries with plenty of vegan and vegetarian options!
Manao Thai Street Eats
1222 E Pine StNo Bones Beach Club
5410 17th Ave NWVegan tiki bar? Yes please.
Sundays from 10ish to 3ish — right in the middle of Ballard. Stop into any fun shops while you're there, and grab a cookie from Pickney.
220 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Ballard Sunday Farmers Market
5345 Ballard Ave NWSundays from 10ish to 3ish — right in the middle of Ballard. Stop into any fun shops while you're there, and grab a cookie from Pickney.
Araya's Place University Way NE
5240 University Way NEPizza Pi Vegan Pizzeria
5301 Roosevelt Way NEMac and cheese pizza. Mac. And. Cheese. On a pizza.
If you find yourself near the Space Needle, head over to Bamboo Garden for amazing Chinese food. They have a dedicated vegan menu with more choices than you can imagine. I highly recommend the orange or lemon chicken and the broccoli beef.
15 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Bamboo Garden Vegetarian Cuisine
364 Roy StIf you find yourself near the Space Needle, head over to Bamboo Garden for amazing Chinese food. They have a dedicated vegan menu with more choices than you can imagine. I highly recommend the orange or lemon chicken and the broccoli beef.
Four permanent vegan flavours and a rotating seasonal mean there's always something tasty! They are also really responsible about gluten-free offerings.
95 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Salt & Straw
714 East Pike StreetFour permanent vegan flavours and a rotating seasonal mean there's always something tasty! They are also really responsible about gluten-free offerings.
I can't walk by without drooling over the thought of the vegan BLT. They also serve the Field Roast 'handforged' burger, which is my favourite vegan burger option on the market.
86 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
HoneyHole
703 E Pike StI can't walk by without drooling over the thought of the vegan BLT. They also serve the Field Roast 'handforged' burger, which is my favourite vegan burger option on the market.
Their hours are pretty good, and they are close to the Pioneer Square neighbourhood. They have a great selection of vegan options that you can't find anywhere else in the city.
Piroshki on 3rd
715 3rd AveTheir hours are pretty good, and they are close to the Pioneer Square neighbourhood. They have a great selection of vegan options that you can't find anywhere else in the city.
Drinks & Nightlife
Unicorn
1118 E Pike StBingo nights and drag shows!
Board game hangout spot with a small bar/cafe and some light food options. They also have events like a team-based Cards Against Humanity night (with some trivia thrown in) hosted by a local drag queen.
Gamma Ray Games
501 E Pine StBoard game hangout spot with a small bar/cafe and some light food options. They also have events like a team-based Cards Against Humanity night (with some trivia thrown in) hosted by a local drag queen.
Highline Bar
210 Broadway EThe have vegan poutine and other pub food.
Frequent venue for queer-centric events that are a blast to go to! Dance parties, drag shows, and comedy performances happen super frequently and are usually reasonably priced.
14 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Kremwerk
1809 Minor AveFrequent venue for queer-centric events that are a blast to go to! Dance parties, drag shows, and comedy performances happen super frequently and are usually reasonably priced.
Parks & Nature
Park with some great views and many relaxation spots. The walk from our house is lovely if you take Broadway, 12th, or 15th Ave.
101 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Volunteer Park Conservatory
1400 E Galer StPark with some great views and many relaxation spots. The walk from our house is lovely if you take Broadway, 12th, or 15th Ave.
Arboretum Waterfront Trail
Arboretum Waterfront TrailAmazing views on clear days with ample trails. You will definitely feel like you're hiking in certain parks of this park (moreso the northern side for the hike vibes).
756 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
I-Discovry Park
3801 Discovery Park BlvdAmazing views on clear days with ample trails. You will definitely feel like you're hiking in certain parks of this park (moreso the northern side for the hike vibes).
Seattle Japanese Garden
1075 Lake Washington Blvd EEssentials
Fruits, veggies, cleaning supplies, drinks, and even a small selection of imports from around the world (including Ribena!). There is a Bartell's above this QFC for any unmet non-food needs.
768 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
QFC
1401 BroadwayFruits, veggies, cleaning supplies, drinks, and even a small selection of imports from around the world (including Ribena!). There is a Bartell's above this QFC for any unmet non-food needs.
Safeway
516 1st Ave WTrader Joe's
1700 E Madison StSuper close to Trader Joe's and similar inventory. I usually do Trader Joe's first and then pick up anything else at the co-op.
245 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Central Co-op
1600 E Madison StSuper close to Trader Joe's and similar inventory. I usually do Trader Joe's first and then pick up anything else at the co-op.
Entertainment & Activities
GameWorks Seattle
1511 7th AveQuirky local cinema, usually with extra programming around the films (e.g. Hecklevision).
128 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Central Cinema
1411 21st AveQuirky local cinema, usually with extra programming around the films (e.g. Hecklevision).
Northwest Film Forum
1515 12th AveCheap canoe rentals for paddling around Lake Washington! Highly recommended on a nice day; very close to the Link Light Rail University of Washington Station (3 minutes ride from the Capitol Hill station).
44 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
University of Washington Waterfront Activities Center (WAC)
3710 Montlake Blvd NECheap canoe rentals for paddling around Lake Washington! Highly recommended on a nice day; very close to the Link Light Rail University of Washington Station (3 minutes ride from the Capitol Hill station).
See their Rubber Chicken Museum and poke around for fun gifts, stickers, cards, and toys.
55 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Archie McPhee
1300 N 45th StSee their Rubber Chicken Museum and poke around for fun gifts, stickers, cards, and toys.
It's a store selling used books and home to a handful of cute cats, usually snoozing everywhere.
17 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Twice Sold Tales
1833 Harvard AveIt's a store selling used books and home to a handful of cute cats, usually snoozing everywhere.
Arts & Culture
IChihuly Garden and Glass
305 Harrison StInteresting taxidermy (yikes but cool) and some smaller, more affordable items for little gifts!
9 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Ballyhoo Curiosity Shop
5445 Ballard Ave NWInteresting taxidermy (yikes but cool) and some smaller, more affordable items for little gifts!
Statix is fun to poke around any time, but if you are in town on the first Thursday of the month, be sure to check out Pioneer Square Art Walk!
Statix
210 S Washington StStatix is fun to poke around any time, but if you are in town on the first Thursday of the month, be sure to check out Pioneer Square Art Walk!
Sightseeing
Gas Works Park
2101 N Northlake WayOddities & antiquities for extremely fun perusal and located right in the middle of Ballard.
13 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Ballard Consignment Store
5459 Leary Ave NWOddities & antiquities for extremely fun perusal and located right in the middle of Ballard.