Guidebook for Seattle

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Guidebook for Seattle

Food Scene

New American. Local fare. Great atmosphere. Great for brunch.
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Brunswick & Hunt
1480 NW 70th St
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New American. Local fare. Great atmosphere. Great for brunch.
Damn fine neapolitan pizza and salads. Always busy, so expect to wait. Luckily, essex is right next door, and operated by Delancey, so they will come get you when your table is ready, just let them know that you are headed next door.
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Delancey
1415 NW 70th St
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Damn fine neapolitan pizza and salads. Always busy, so expect to wait. Luckily, essex is right next door, and operated by Delancey, so they will come get you when your table is ready, just let them know that you are headed next door.
Plant based ice cream who’s flavors push boundaries.
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Frankie & Jo's Ballard
1411 NW 70th St
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Plant based ice cream who’s flavors push boundaries.
Authentic, northern Thai style dishes where they actually use Bird’s Eye chilis.
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Pestle Rock
2305 NW Market St
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Authentic, northern Thai style dishes where they actually use Bird’s Eye chilis.
Italian food in a transportive, restored porch-house setting.
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San Fermo
5341 Ballard Ave NW
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Italian food in a transportive, restored porch-house setting.
Seafood, esp. Oysters and crudos with serious cocktails - like a fisherman in a three piece suit.
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The Walrus and the Carpenter
4743 Ballard Ave NW
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Seafood, esp. Oysters and crudos with serious cocktails - like a fisherman in a three piece suit.
Straight-up, unctuous noodle soups and stir frys.
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Sen Noodle Bar
2307 NW Market St
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Straight-up, unctuous noodle soups and stir frys.
Some of the best food we’ve had in the past 12 months. Get the halibut. We’re serious.
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Brimmer & Heeltap
425 NW Market St
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Some of the best food we’ve had in the past 12 months. Get the halibut. We’re serious.
Just really good pizza to-go or by the slice from a brick oven.
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Veraci Pizza
500 NW Market St
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Just really good pizza to-go or by the slice from a brick oven.
The most undeniably snobby place for coffee but, admittedly, the coffee is really good, especially if you like single origin varietals and espresso.
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Slate Coffee Bar
5413 6th Ave NW
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The most undeniably snobby place for coffee but, admittedly, the coffee is really good, especially if you like single origin varietals and espresso.
Great coffee. Good place to work.
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Milstead & Co.
754 N 34th St
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Great coffee. Good place to work.
Best tea house. Great vibe. Perfect spot for hanging out and sharing a pot of tea.
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Miro Tea
5405 Ballard Ave NW
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Best tea house. Great vibe. Perfect spot for hanging out and sharing a pot of tea.
BEST FRENCH PASTRIES!!!! On the weekend, it’s mad busy after 9am. To beat the line, go early between 7 and 8am. Weekdays, it’s not nearly as busy.
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Cafe Besalu
5909 24th Ave NW
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BEST FRENCH PASTRIES!!!! On the weekend, it’s mad busy after 9am. To beat the line, go early between 7 and 8am. Weekdays, it’s not nearly as busy.
The owners of Paseo have moved on, to Un Bien. Better sandwiches than you'll find at Paseo now....
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Un Bien
7302.5 15th Ave NW
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The owners of Paseo have moved on, to Un Bien. Better sandwiches than you'll find at Paseo now....

Drinks & Nightlife

Rotating craft beer on 12 taps in the comfiest neighborhood gathering place
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The Dray
708 NW 65th St
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Rotating craft beer on 12 taps in the comfiest neighborhood gathering place
Cocktails and amaro. Next to delancey - great place to wait for a table.
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Essex
1421 NW 70th St
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Cocktails and amaro. Next to delancey - great place to wait for a table.
Scotch and the best fish ‘n chips - like eating cod wrapped in a fried pillow.
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Macleod’s Scottish Pub
5200 Ballard Ave NW
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Scotch and the best fish ‘n chips - like eating cod wrapped in a fried pillow.
One of the best breweries in town. If you only go to one brewery, go to Holy Mountain.
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Holy Mountain Brewing Company
1421 Elliott Ave W
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One of the best breweries in town. If you only go to one brewery, go to Holy Mountain.
One of our beloved regional breweries. Rotating hazy IPAs and really good stouts.
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Fremont Brewing Company
1050 N 34th St
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One of our beloved regional breweries. Rotating hazy IPAs and really good stouts.
Local favorite for small concerts.
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Tractor Tavern
5213 Ballard Ave NW
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Local favorite for small concerts.
Cool vibe. Tiki drinks. Personal favorite is the Pain Killer. Often has small bands or musicians.
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Hotel Albatross
2319 NW Market St
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Cool vibe. Tiki drinks. Personal favorite is the Pain Killer. Often has small bands or musicians.

Sightseeing

Watch the boats travel through the locks and spot blue herons and occasionally a seal. Also a nice place to walk, or have a picnic.
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Ballard (Hiram M. Chittenden) Locks
3015 NW 54th St
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Watch the boats travel through the locks and spot blue herons and occasionally a seal. Also a nice place to walk, or have a picnic.
Sunday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., year round. Local produce, food, arts and crafts from local artisans. A ballard staple for locals.
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Ballard Sunday Farmers Market
5345 Ballard Ave NW
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Sunday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., year round. Local produce, food, arts and crafts from local artisans. A ballard staple for locals.
Featured in the much-loved classic 10 Things I Hate About You.
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Fremont Troll
Troll Avenue North
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Featured in the much-loved classic 10 Things I Hate About You.
Take a ferry to Bainbridge. A ferry ride alone is a MUST. Beautiful views of the city and a unique way to travel. Take a bus or uber downtown, then walk on the ferry. Taking a car isn't necessary.
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Bainbridge Island
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Take a ferry to Bainbridge. A ferry ride alone is a MUST. Beautiful views of the city and a unique way to travel. Take a bus or uber downtown, then walk on the ferry. Taking a car isn't necessary.

Parks & Nature

Beautiful park with nice sandy beaches. Great for watching the sunset.
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Golden Gardens Park Road
Golden Gardens Park Road
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Beautiful park with nice sandy beaches. Great for watching the sunset.
Our favorite park in Seattle. So many trails, wonderful views from the bluff, beaches and the Daybreak Star Center Native American Cultural Center.
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Discovery Park
3801 Discovery Park Blvd
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Our favorite park in Seattle. So many trails, wonderful views from the bluff, beaches and the Daybreak Star Center Native American Cultural Center.
Greenlake is nice place to hang out and have a picnic, or walk all the way around the lake for some leisurely exercise. Or rent a bike and ride around.
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Green Lake
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Greenlake is nice place to hang out and have a picnic, or walk all the way around the lake for some leisurely exercise. Or rent a bike and ride around.

Essentials

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Ballard Market
1400 NW 56th St
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Local produce stand that has many of the basics: bread, eggs, cheese, milk.
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Top Banana
6501 15th Ave NW
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Local produce stand that has many of the basics: bread, eggs, cheese, milk.

Entertainment & Activities

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Majestic Bay Theatres
2044 NW Market St
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Best arcade around. A great rainy day or evening activity. Just bring some cash to exchange for quarters, and have a few hours of budget-friendly play!
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Add-A-Ball
315 N 36th St
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Best arcade around. A great rainy day or evening activity. Just bring some cash to exchange for quarters, and have a few hours of budget-friendly play!

Shopping

Best vintage finds!
Lucky Vintage
5424 Ballard Ave NW
Best vintage finds!
A cross between PNW ruggedness and concert-goer vibes.
Tides & Pines
5410 22nd Ave NW
A cross between PNW ruggedness and concert-goer vibes.
Modern. Great modern/contemporary jewelry by local artists. Funky clothes, and great gifts.
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Prism
5208 Ballard Ave NW
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Modern. Great modern/contemporary jewelry by local artists. Funky clothes, and great gifts.