Guidebook for Seattle

Melanie
Guidebook for Seattle

Drinks & Nightlife

Great place for board games, craft beer, and breakfast/brunch/dinner.
28 locals raden deze aan
The Leary Traveler
4354 Leary Way Northwest
28 locals raden deze aan
Great place for board games, craft beer, and breakfast/brunch/dinner.
Friendly folks, tasty beer.
27 locals raden deze aan
Bad Jimmy's Brewing Co.
4358 Leary Way NW
27 locals raden deze aan
Friendly folks, tasty beer.
Great beer selection. Go and get inspired for your next adventure with their selection of travel books and maps to peruse while you drink.
19 locals raden deze aan
The Noble Fir
5316 Ballard Ave NW
19 locals raden deze aan
Great beer selection. Go and get inspired for your next adventure with their selection of travel books and maps to peruse while you drink.
Good bar, great jukebox.
51 locals raden deze aan
King's Hardware
5225 Ballard Ave NW
51 locals raden deze aan
Good bar, great jukebox.
Great dive bar, best fish and chips in Seattle.
51 locals raden deze aan
Pacific Inn Pub
3501 Stone Way N
51 locals raden deze aan
Great dive bar, best fish and chips in Seattle.
One of our favorite local breweries. Try the Saison.
22 locals raden deze aan
Hilliard's Beer
1550 Northwest 49th Street
22 locals raden deze aan
One of our favorite local breweries. Try the Saison.
Incredible beer selection
6 locals raden deze aan
The Sixgill
3417 Evanston Avenue North
6 locals raden deze aan
Incredible beer selection
BBQ, blues, and a tiny patio
8 locals raden deze aan
Bourbon & Bones
4350 Leary Way NW
8 locals raden deze aan
BBQ, blues, and a tiny patio

Food Scene

Our favorite and go-to spot for dinner, brunch, bringing out-of-town guests, or just for cocktails around the fire pit. Don't miss the short rib dumplings.
113 locals raden deze aan
Revel
401 North 36th Street
113 locals raden deze aan
Our favorite and go-to spot for dinner, brunch, bringing out-of-town guests, or just for cocktails around the fire pit. Don't miss the short rib dumplings.
Best breakfast sandwiches in Seattle
8 locals raden deze aan
Homegrown
3416 Fremont Avenue North
8 locals raden deze aan
Best breakfast sandwiches in Seattle
Seattle's latest, greatest coffee shop.
76 locals raden deze aan
Milstead & Co.
754 N 34th St
76 locals raden deze aan
Seattle's latest, greatest coffee shop.
Local favorite donuts and coffee.
257 locals raden deze aan
Top Pot Doughnuts
609 Summit Ave E
257 locals raden deze aan
Local favorite donuts and coffee.
The best mex-mex in Seattle. Buzzing, delicious, and cost-effective.
100 locals raden deze aan
La Carta De Oaxaca
5431 Ballard Ave NW
100 locals raden deze aan
The best mex-mex in Seattle. Buzzing, delicious, and cost-effective.
Don't miss the chorizo rice cake.
129 locals raden deze aan
Joule
3506 Stone Way N
129 locals raden deze aan
Don't miss the chorizo rice cake.
A must-eat for oyster fans.
246 locals raden deze aan
The Walrus and the Carpenter
4743 Ballard Ave NW
246 locals raden deze aan
A must-eat for oyster fans.
Delicious, inventive, yet comforting.
107 locals raden deze aan
The Whale Wins
3506 Stone Way N
107 locals raden deze aan
Delicious, inventive, yet comforting.
Modern, accessible french food. One of our go-to's for brunch while shopping the Ballard Sunday Farmer's Market. Don't miss the back bar, with a beautiful old chandelier.
84 locals raden deze aan
Bastille Cafe & Bar
5307 Ballard Ave NW
84 locals raden deze aan
Modern, accessible french food. One of our go-to's for brunch while shopping the Ballard Sunday Farmer's Market. Don't miss the back bar, with a beautiful old chandelier.
Hip BBQ + cajun. Awesome vinyl always on the loudspeaker. Don't miss the fried chicken.
4350 Leary Way NW
Hip BBQ + cajun. Awesome vinyl always on the loudspeaker. Don't miss the fried chicken.
Organic grocery store - think of it as a local Whole Foods. Great place to pick up a quick dinner of hot food, gourmet cheese, sushi, whatever.
171 locals raden deze aan
PCC Community Markets - Fremont
600 N 34th St
171 locals raden deze aan
Organic grocery store - think of it as a local Whole Foods. Great place to pick up a quick dinner of hot food, gourmet cheese, sushi, whatever.
Coffee, tea, baked treats, wifi.
34 locals raden deze aan
Caffe Ladro
452 N 36th St
34 locals raden deze aan
Coffee, tea, baked treats, wifi.
Modern italian. Ethan Stowell can do no wrong.
59 locals raden deze aan
Staple & Fancy
4739 Ballard Ave NW
59 locals raden deze aan
Modern italian. Ethan Stowell can do no wrong.
Coffee, treats, wifi
47 locals raden deze aan
Caffe Fiore
224 W Galer St
47 locals raden deze aan
Coffee, treats, wifi
Coffee, treats, wifi
7 locals raden deze aan
Fresh Flours Ballard
5313 Ballard Ave NW
7 locals raden deze aan
Coffee, treats, wifi
Delicious for brunch and dinner. Great, artisanal pasta, pizza, and veggies. Delicious cocktails.
67 locals raden deze aan
Stoneburner
5214 Ballard Ave NW
67 locals raden deze aan
Delicious for brunch and dinner. Great, artisanal pasta, pizza, and veggies. Delicious cocktails.
Ballard's newest boutique coffee shop, just a couple blocks away.
49 locals raden deze aan
Slate Coffee Bar
5413 6th Ave NW
49 locals raden deze aan
Ballard's newest boutique coffee shop, just a couple blocks away.
Tiny shop, great local coffee.
20 locals raden deze aan
Anchored Ship Coffee Bar
5308 Ballard Ave NW
20 locals raden deze aan
Tiny shop, great local coffee.
Delicious burgers and a huge local beer selection
19 locals raden deze aan
Giddy Up Burgers
4600 Leary Way NW
19 locals raden deze aan
Delicious burgers and a huge local beer selection
Easy diner breakfast. The wait gets long really quickly, so arrive early.
52 locals raden deze aan
Dish
4358 Leary Way NW
52 locals raden deze aan
Easy diner breakfast. The wait gets long really quickly, so arrive early.
Gourmet food with a charming patio
72 locals raden deze aan
Brimmer & Heeltap
425 NW Market St
72 locals raden deze aan
Gourmet food with a charming patio
Delicious, no-frills sushi. Try the Seattle Crunch roll and go on Sunday for all-day happy hour menu.
38 locals raden deze aan
Billy Beach Sushi & Bar
5463 Leary Ave NW
38 locals raden deze aan
Delicious, no-frills sushi. Try the Seattle Crunch roll and go on Sunday for all-day happy hour menu.
Spanish cuisine in the heart of Frellard
Tarsan i Jane
4012 Leary Way NW
Spanish cuisine in the heart of Frellard
Great pizza, killer patio
50 locals raden deze aan
Frēlard Pizza Company
4010 Leary Way NW
50 locals raden deze aan
Great pizza, killer patio

Everything Else

The best way to spend a Sunday. Great people and dog watching, fresh donuts, fresh cheese, fresh veg...fresh everything!
220 locals raden deze aan
Ballard Sunday Farmers Market
5345 Ballard Ave NW
220 locals raden deze aan
The best way to spend a Sunday. Great people and dog watching, fresh donuts, fresh cheese, fresh veg...fresh everything!
Awesome yoga studio - less granola, more glam. One week free for new students.
14 locals raden deze aan
CorePower Yoga
1455 NW Leary Way
14 locals raden deze aan
Awesome yoga studio - less granola, more glam. One week free for new students.
Highly recommended yoga studio.
6 locals raden deze aan
Shakti Vinyasa Yoga Seattle
2238 NW Market St
6 locals raden deze aan
Highly recommended yoga studio.
Snax.
722 locals raden deze aan
Trader Joe's
1700 E Madison St
722 locals raden deze aan
Snax.
Tasty craft brews.
58 locals raden deze aan
Peddler Brewing Company
1514 NW Leary Way
58 locals raden deze aan
Tasty craft brews.
Get your gym on. Free 3-day guest pass here: https://www.lafitness.com/Pages/freepass.aspx?clubID=455
21 locals raden deze aan
LA Fitness
1416 NW Ballard Way
21 locals raden deze aan
Get your gym on. Free 3-day guest pass here: https://www.lafitness.com/Pages/freepass.aspx?clubID=455
Great local gym. One week free here: http://www.olympicathleticclub.com/memberships.htm
12 locals raden deze aan
Olympic Athletic Club
5301 Leary Ave NW
12 locals raden deze aan
Great local gym. One week free here: http://www.olympicathleticclub.com/memberships.htm
Stunning park with views back over downtown and the Olympic mountains. Great place to run or to pack a picnic and take in nature's beauty and great sculptures from the Seattle Art Museum.
653 locals raden deze aan
Olympic Sculpture Park
2901 Western Ave
653 locals raden deze aan
Stunning park with views back over downtown and the Olympic mountains. Great place to run or to pack a picnic and take in nature's beauty and great sculptures from the Seattle Art Museum.
The Burke stretches through an enormous amount of Seattle - great place for a long bike ride out to Woodinville, or for a run.
233 locals raden deze aan
Burke Gilman Trail
Burke-Gilman Trail
233 locals raden deze aan
The Burke stretches through an enormous amount of Seattle - great place for a long bike ride out to Woodinville, or for a run.

Sightseeing

No better place to watch a summer sunset over the mountains.
728 locals raden deze aan
Golden Gardens Park
8498 Seaview Pl NW
728 locals raden deze aan
No better place to watch a summer sunset over the mountains.
Gorgeous view over Lake Union and downtown Seattle.
860 locals raden deze aan
Gas Works Park
2101 N Northlake Way
860 locals raden deze aan
Gorgeous view over Lake Union and downtown Seattle.
The best place for a trail run in the city. They have a 2.8 mile loop within some ups and downs, as well as beautiful sights overlooking Elliot Bay and the Olympic mountains.
756 locals raden deze aan
Discovery Park
3801 Discovery Park Blvd
756 locals raden deze aan
The best place for a trail run in the city. They have a 2.8 mile loop within some ups and downs, as well as beautiful sights overlooking Elliot Bay and the Olympic mountains.
Great market for an easy Sunday morning walk. Less fruits/veggies, more food trucks and vintage/homemade/indie gifts.
134 locals raden deze aan
Fremont Sunday Street Market
3401 Evanston Ave N
134 locals raden deze aan
Great market for an easy Sunday morning walk. Less fruits/veggies, more food trucks and vintage/homemade/indie gifts.
The best farmer's market in America
220 locals raden deze aan
Ballard Sunday Farmers Market
5345 Ballard Ave NW
220 locals raden deze aan
The best farmer's market in America

Arts & Culture

Best place in Seattle for country and americana concerts.
165 locals raden deze aan
Tractor Tavern
5213 Ballard Ave NW
165 locals raden deze aan
Best place in Seattle for country and americana concerts.
Catch a movie.
96 locals raden deze aan
Majestic Bay Theatres
2044 NW Market St
96 locals raden deze aan
Catch a movie.

Shopping

Great retail experience, check out the art and culture of the PNW snow people.
10 locals raden deze aan
evo Seattle Store
3500 Stone Way N
10 locals raden deze aan
Great retail experience, check out the art and culture of the PNW snow people.
The best record store in town.
6 locals raden deze aan
Bop Street Records
2220 NW Market St
6 locals raden deze aan
The best record store in town.
Cool hipster store that carries one of Melanie's favorite local Jewelry brands: Baleen.
15 locals raden deze aan
Prism
5208 Ballard Ave NW
15 locals raden deze aan
Cool hipster store that carries one of Melanie's favorite local Jewelry brands: Baleen.
Hip, edgy women's wear
6 locals raden deze aan
Pipe and Row
611 N 35th St
6 locals raden deze aan
Hip, edgy women's wear
Vintage boots and other Americana
Gold Dogs
5221 Ballard Ave NW
Vintage boots and other Americana
Patagonia Ballard
5443 Ballard Ave NW
Curated stationary, cards, books, and trinkets
12 locals raden deze aan
Lucca Great Finds
5332 Ballard Ave NW
12 locals raden deze aan
Curated stationary, cards, books, and trinkets
Killer Instagram-worthy boutique
Tides & Pines
5410 22nd Ave NW
Killer Instagram-worthy boutique
Hip, locally-made jewelry at an affordable price point, as well as other great gift finds
Baleen
6418 20th Ave NW
Hip, locally-made jewelry at an affordable price point, as well as other great gift finds

Essentials

Giant grocery store (think Walmart - Target combination) for any of your basic shopping needs.
278 locals raden deze aan
Fred Meyer
915 NW 45th St
278 locals raden deze aan
Giant grocery store (think Walmart - Target combination) for any of your basic shopping needs.
High-end grocery store with amazing baked goods, salad bar, and burrito/teriyaki bar
6 locals raden deze aan
New Seasons Market
951 NW Ballard Way
6 locals raden deze aan
High-end grocery store with amazing baked goods, salad bar, and burrito/teriyaki bar
722 locals raden deze aan
Trader Joe's
1700 E Madison St
722 locals raden deze aan