Guidebook for Seattle
Food Scene
Be prepared to wait in line, but be rewarded with the best croissant you've ever had!
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Cafe Besalu
5909 24th Ave NWBe prepared to wait in line, but be rewarded with the best croissant you've ever had!
A chill place to meet up with friends for coffee, drink, or breakfast/lunch. For those who like to work from coffee shops, this is a great place to set-up shop.
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Royal Drummer
6420 24th Ave NWA chill place to meet up with friends for coffee, drink, or breakfast/lunch. For those who like to work from coffee shops, this is a great place to set-up shop.
One of the best restaurants in Seattle. Come here for excellent seafood and oysters. They don't take reservations, so get there early and grab a drink next door while you wait.
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The Walrus and the Carpenter
4743 Ballard Ave NWOne of the best restaurants in Seattle. Come here for excellent seafood and oysters. They don't take reservations, so get there early and grab a drink next door while you wait.
A fairly new Italian join that has great food and an adorable front/side patio.
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San Fermo
5341 Ballard Ave NWA fairly new Italian join that has great food and an adorable front/side patio.
Drop by for tapas a cocktails. Anthony Bourdain came here in his Seattle episode last year.
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Ocho
2325 NW Market StDrop by for tapas a cocktails. Anthony Bourdain came here in his Seattle episode last year.
Budget meal option with tasty noodles and AMAZING chicken wings
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Sen Noodle Bar
2307 NW Market StBudget meal option with tasty noodles and AMAZING chicken wings
A Seattle staple. Hidden on Post Alley with a great patio & burlesque shows some nights of the week.
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The Pink Door
1919 Post AlleyA Seattle staple. Hidden on Post Alley with a great patio & burlesque shows some nights of the week.
Ice cream shop - new to Ballard! Started in Portland & famous for their unique flavors. Be prepared to wait in line.
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Salt & Straw
714 East Pike StreetIce cream shop - new to Ballard! Started in Portland & famous for their unique flavors. Be prepared to wait in line.
Asadero Ballard
5405 Leary Ave NWOn a nice day, come by for a cocktail and oysters on their patio with a fabulous view of the space needle
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Westward
2501 N Northlake WayOn a nice day, come by for a cocktail and oysters on their patio with a fabulous view of the space needle
Boozy milkshakes and hot molten lava cakes... what's not to like?
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Hot Cakes - Molten Chocolate Cakery
5427 Ballard Ave NWBoozy milkshakes and hot molten lava cakes... what's not to like?
La Carta De Oaxaca
5431 Ballard Ave NWAuthentic Mexican food- tacos are delicious
Big Mario's Pizza
4350 Leary Way NWGreat place for late night slices
Ballard Pizza Company
2121 9th Ave NOur go to for ordering pizza delivery
Arashi Ramen
5401 20th Ave NWSolid ramen spot in Ballard
Shopping
If you happen to be in Ballard on a Sunday, drop by the year-round Farmers Market. Pick up an amazing bouquet of flowers, sample different foods, and shop from local vendors from 8-4.
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Ballard Sunday Farmers Market
5345 Ballard Ave NWIf you happen to be in Ballard on a Sunday, drop by the year-round Farmers Market. Pick up an amazing bouquet of flowers, sample different foods, and shop from local vendors from 8-4.
The most popular destination in Seattle. Wander the market to see the fish toss, shop local vendors, eat fresh mini donuts or clam chower, and check out the new view of the waterfront. Don't forget to drop by the gum wall.
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Pike Place Market
1531 Western AveThe most popular destination in Seattle. Wander the market to see the fish toss, shop local vendors, eat fresh mini donuts or clam chower, and check out the new view of the waterfront. Don't forget to drop by the gum wall.
Huge furniture consignment store that is worth a wander if you're killing time on Ballard Ave
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Ballard Consignment Store
5459 Leary Ave NWHuge furniture consignment store that is worth a wander if you're killing time on Ballard Ave
Drinks & Nightlife
Solid dive bar with Big Buck Hunter, Skee Ball, and a big outdoor patio
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King's Hardware
5225 Ballard Ave NWSolid dive bar with Big Buck Hunter, Skee Ball, and a big outdoor patio
Olaf's
6301 24th Ave NWLocal dive bar with pinball & cheap tall boys
Hazlewood
2311 NW Market StAmazing cocktails with a speakeasy vibe
Parks & Nature
On a nice day, head down to Golden Gardens to hang on the beach, soak up the sun, and take in the sights on the Puget Sound
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Golden Gardens Park
8498 Seaview Pl NWOn a nice day, head down to Golden Gardens to hang on the beach, soak up the sun, and take in the sights on the Puget Sound
Hang on a sunny day at Gas Works Park with a gorgeous view of the city. You can see the Sleepless in Seattle house from here.
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Gas Works Park
2101 N Northlake WayHang on a sunny day at Gas Works Park with a gorgeous view of the city. You can see the Sleepless in Seattle house from here.
Entertainment & Activities
Catch a movie at Big Picture- a small 21+ venue with a bar/drink delivery to your seat.
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Big Picture
35 West Sunset WayCatch a movie at Big Picture- a small 21+ venue with a bar/drink delivery to your seat.
Arts & Culture
Seattle Selfie Museum
92 Union StWander the exhibits on a rainy day!
Sightseeing
Come check out the view of the Seattle skyline that's on basically every postcard. :)
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Kerry Park
211 W Highland DrCome check out the view of the Seattle skyline that's on basically every postcard. :)