Guidebook for Seattle
Food Scene
Our go-to place for local BBQ. Messy place to eat in the best way possible. Outdoor picnic tables for those sunny days.
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RoRo BBQ
3620 Stone Way NOur go-to place for local BBQ. Messy place to eat in the best way possible. Outdoor picnic tables for those sunny days.
James Beard nominee Rene Erickson made a big splash when The Whale Wins opened in October 2012, and it continues to make waves. In this charming, cheery place, expect an abundance of delicious seasonal vegetables, wood oven-fired meats and fish, pickled treats and fresh baked desserts — favorites from Erickson's childhood and European travels.
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The Whale Wins
3506 Stone Way NJames Beard nominee Rene Erickson made a big splash when The Whale Wins opened in October 2012, and it continues to make waves. In this charming, cheery place, expect an abundance of delicious seasonal vegetables, wood oven-fired meats and fish, pickled treats and fresh baked desserts — favorites from Erickson's childhood and European travels.
Whether you go for breads, pastries, sandwiches, salads, or coffee, you won't be disappointed. Everything is made locally, making this cafe a gem!
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The Essential Baking Company
1604 N 34th StWhether you go for breads, pastries, sandwiches, salads, or coffee, you won't be disappointed. Everything is made locally, making this cafe a gem!
Just steps from the unit, this neighborhood place specializes in Tuscan culinary traditions, authentic hand-made pasta and seasonal, organic ingredients from the Pacific Northwest. Sit at the bar and you'll make fast friends with a few locals.
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Cantinetta
3650 Wallingford Ave NJust steps from the unit, this neighborhood place specializes in Tuscan culinary traditions, authentic hand-made pasta and seasonal, organic ingredients from the Pacific Northwest. Sit at the bar and you'll make fast friends with a few locals.
Hard to get more of a neighborhood cafe than Irwin's. Housed in a hundred year old, wood building that was originally a grocery store, Irwin's carries a long history of serving the local community. You'll find all sort of baked goods, all made from scratch.
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Irwin's Neighborhood Bakery and Cafe
2123 N 40th St Hard to get more of a neighborhood cafe than Irwin's. Housed in a hundred year old, wood building that was originally a grocery store, Irwin's carries a long history of serving the local community. You'll find all sort of baked goods, all made from scratch.
Anchoring the caffeine scene on 45th Street, Fuel is a Seattle-based coffee shop that offers a nice spot for peace and quiet.
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Fuel Coffee
1705 N 45th St Anchoring the caffeine scene on 45th Street, Fuel is a Seattle-based coffee shop that offers a nice spot for peace and quiet.
A family owned cafe offering quality hand crafted coffee & espresso, pastries & food, local beer, cider & wine. Casual and always fun. Order at the counter and pick up your food when it's ready. Local performing artists roll through for good entertainment without any hassle.
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Stone Way Cafe
3525 Stone Way NA family owned cafe offering quality hand crafted coffee & espresso, pastries & food, local beer, cider & wine. Casual and always fun. Order at the counter and pick up your food when it's ready. Local performing artists roll through for good entertainment without any hassle.
Chef Rachel Yang relocated Joule to this space in 2013 and it's been a stunner ever since. The food—a confident, beautiful blend of Korean flavors and classic technique. Designed as a contemporary Korean steakhouse serving nontraditional cuts of beef, Joule was named one of the Best New Restaurants in America by Bon Appétit magazine.
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Joule
3506 Stone Way NChef Rachel Yang relocated Joule to this space in 2013 and it's been a stunner ever since. The food—a confident, beautiful blend of Korean flavors and classic technique. Designed as a contemporary Korean steakhouse serving nontraditional cuts of beef, Joule was named one of the Best New Restaurants in America by Bon Appétit magazine.
Grab an Adirondack chair on the shore of Lake Union and enjoy the perfect spot for a view of the downtown skyline. Inside dining available, too.
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Westward
2501 N Northlake WayGrab an Adirondack chair on the shore of Lake Union and enjoy the perfect spot for a view of the downtown skyline. Inside dining available, too.
MiiR Flagship
3400 Stone Way NCoffee, beer, and hip people with and without laptops.
Eltana
1538 12th AveBagels, bagels, bagels.
Good spot for sunny or rainy days with their expansive layout.
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Thackeray Café & Bar
3400 Stone Way N Good spot for sunny or rainy days with their expansive layout.
Sea Wolf Bakers
3617 Stone Way N Always fresh, always changing pastry selection.
Milstead & Co.
754 N 34th StFor the coffee connoisseur.
Harvest Beat
1711 N 45th StVegan goodness.
Seriously good Thai food, catering to vegetarians.
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Jhanjay Vegetarian Thai Cuisine
1718 N 45th StSeriously good Thai food, catering to vegetarians.
Casual spot for Southern food. Build your own bowl with great Creole ingredients. Perfect spot to grab food to-go and have a picnic at Gasworks Park.
Acadia
1651 N 34th St Casual spot for Southern food. Build your own bowl with great Creole ingredients. Perfect spot to grab food to-go and have a picnic at Gasworks Park.
Just one block away, this is our neighborhood saloon, a space "for comfort and happiness." Owner Michelle Magidow opened this place, her first, after a notable career serving of tastiest in many of Seattle's long-time favorites, such as Salumi, Harvest Vine, Lark, and Delancey.
A well-crafted boulevardier to drink and the beef brisket, open-faced sandwich will hit the spot. Save room for a slice of carrot cake or German chocolate cake.
Did I mention the brisket?
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Union Saloon
3645 Wallingford Ave NJust one block away, this is our neighborhood saloon, a space "for comfort and happiness." Owner Michelle Magidow opened this place, her first, after a notable career serving of tastiest in many of Seattle's long-time favorites, such as Salumi, Harvest Vine, Lark, and Delancey.
A well-crafted boulevardier to drink and the beef brisket, open-faced sandwich will hit the spot. Save room for a slice of carrot cake or German chocolate cake.
Did I mention the brisket?
Cafe Turko
750 N 34th StAuthentic Turkish food, a local neighborhood mainstay.
Essentials
Durn Good Grocery
4002 Wallingford Ave NQFC
1401 BroadwayPCC Community Markets - Fremont
600 N 34th StDrinks & Nightlife
When the sun is shining, this brewery's outdoor beer garden is the place to be. When it's raining, equally fun to hang out on the communal steps (you'll understand once you're there) or by a roaring fire. Bring your own food.
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Fremont Brewing Company
1050 N 34th St When the sun is shining, this brewery's outdoor beer garden is the place to be. When it's raining, equally fun to hang out on the communal steps (you'll understand once you're there) or by a roaring fire. Bring your own food.
Especially good for a rainy day. Plenty of board games and types of cider to choose from.
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Schilling Cider House
708 N 34th StEspecially good for a rainy day. Plenty of board games and types of cider to choose from.
Great drinks and flat-breads - owned by the bar-tenders serving you....
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The Octopus Bar
2121 N 45th StGreat drinks and flat-breads - owned by the bar-tenders serving you....
Russell's Tavern
4111 Stone Way NTiny, local bar with friendly people.
Parks & Nature
Head south on Wallingford Avenue toward Lake Union and you will end up in Gasworks Parks, one of Seattle’s iconic viewpoints. It’s a great spot to take a picnic and watch the downtown skyline light up as the sun goes down.
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Gas Works Park
2101 N Northlake WayHead south on Wallingford Avenue toward Lake Union and you will end up in Gasworks Parks, one of Seattle’s iconic viewpoints. It’s a great spot to take a picnic and watch the downtown skyline light up as the sun goes down.
Rent your kayak or standup paddleboard here and explore Lake Union and Portage Bay.
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Agua Verde Paddle Club
1307 NE Boat StRent your kayak or standup paddleboard here and explore Lake Union and Portage Bay.
A walk, run, or bike around Green Lake brings Seattleites from around the city in any weather.
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Green Lake
A walk, run, or bike around Green Lake brings Seattleites from around the city in any weather.
Sightseeing
Fremont Troll
Troll Avenue NorthLenin Statue
3526 Fremont Pl NShopping
Brooks Sports Inc
3400 Stone Way NBrooks' flagship store for all your running needs.
Wallingford Center
1815 N 45th StOffers skis, snowboards, bikes, wake, skateboard, outerwear, and men's & women’s clothing. It is so much more than just a store; it's an art gallery, music venue, movie theatre, and sanctuary for anyone looking for the "exception" of what a retailer should be.
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evo Seattle Store
3500 Stone Way NOffers skis, snowboards, bikes, wake, skateboard, outerwear, and men's & women’s clothing. It is so much more than just a store; it's an art gallery, music venue, movie theatre, and sanctuary for anyone looking for the "exception" of what a retailer should be.
Selling products made in Washington and across the Pacific Northwest, this shop is a great stop when exploring the commercial zone on N 45th Street.
The Pacific Northwest Shop
4411 Wallingford Ave NSelling products made in Washington and across the Pacific Northwest, this shop is a great stop when exploring the commercial zone on N 45th Street.
Getting Around
Recycled Cycles
1007 NE Boat St