Food Scene
Classic pub fare in a kid-friendly space. Lots of beers on tap, happy hour, and sports on the TV. Casual.
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Madrona Arms
1138 34th AveClassic pub fare in a kid-friendly space. Lots of beers on tap, happy hour, and sports on the TV. Casual.
Beautiful new restaurant that now ranks high among Seattle’s best Italian list. You will not be disappointed.
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Vendemmia
1126 34th AveBeautiful new restaurant that now ranks high among Seattle’s best Italian list. You will not be disappointed.
Excellent pizza! Our favorite! We especially love the #4, the Charles, and the Lightnin’ Hopkins. Kids also love the meatballs. Family friendly, near Seward Park.
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Flying Squirrel Pizza Co
4920 S Genesee StExcellent pizza! Our favorite! We especially love the #4, the Charles, and the Lightnin’ Hopkins. Kids also love the meatballs. Family friendly, near Seward Park.
Upscale Ethan Stowell brasserie with the best steak frites around and excellent service.
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Red Cow
1423 34th AveUpscale Ethan Stowell brasserie with the best steak frites around and excellent service.
Great local neighborhood hang out serving cupcakes and delicious Stumptown coffee. Grab a cappuccino before heading over to the playground with the kids, or where ever the day takes you.
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Cupcake Royale
1111 E Pike StGreat local neighborhood hang out serving cupcakes and delicious Stumptown coffee. Grab a cappuccino before heading over to the playground with the kids, or where ever the day takes you.
Fat's Chicken and Waffles
2726 E Cherry StNew place! Great local following.
One of our absolute favorites that we keep returning to. Some of the best Vietnamese fare and it’s consistently delicious. Killer happy hour, and our kids love the dim sum and waffle brunch.
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Monsoon Seattle
615 19th Ave EOne of our absolute favorites that we keep returning to. Some of the best Vietnamese fare and it’s consistently delicious. Killer happy hour, and our kids love the dim sum and waffle brunch.
Ezell's Famous Chicken
501 E Jefferson StSeattle institution and Oprah favorite.
Tasty and affordable take out.
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Cherry Street Thai (Formerly known as Lotus Thai Cuisine)
2724 E Cherry StTasty and affordable take out.
Fun and casual neighborhood bbq joint. Check out the neighborhood hall of fame right next door.
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The Barbeque Pit
1816 East Yesler WayFun and casual neighborhood bbq joint. Check out the neighborhood hall of fame right next door.
Our favorite Ethiopian restaurant. Within walking distance. Staff is very friendly.
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Meskel Restaurant
2605 E Cherry StOur favorite Ethiopian restaurant. Within walking distance. Staff is very friendly.
Another great cafe to explore while walking around the neighborhood. Good place to read or do a little work.
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Cortona Cafe
2425 E Union StAnother great cafe to explore while walking around the neighborhood. Good place to read or do a little work.
We've enjoyed eating at Harvest Vine for nearly a decade. Always a great experience. Upscale menu.
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The Harvest Vine
2701 E Madison StWe've enjoyed eating at Harvest Vine for nearly a decade. Always a great experience. Upscale menu.
We feel Nishino is the best Sushi in Seattle and go here as often as possible.
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Nishino
3130 E Madison StWe feel Nishino is the best Sushi in Seattle and go here as often as possible.
Skillet Diner
1400 E Union StGreat breakfasts!
Cafe Presse
1117 12th AveEuropean style cafe. So yummy. Stumptown coffee is next door.
Stumptown Coffee Roasters
1115 12th AveGreat coffee.
In an old Madrona house, this is hands down the best breakfast in Seattle and a true neighborhood experience. We love the Bengal Benedict and pint-size mimosa's for brunch, and the Ruben for lunch.
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Hi-Spot Cafe
1410 34th AveIn an old Madrona house, this is hands down the best breakfast in Seattle and a true neighborhood experience. We love the Bengal Benedict and pint-size mimosa's for brunch, and the Ruben for lunch.
Friendly neighborhood restaurant serving home-style comfort food with live music almost nightly.
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St. Clouds
Friendly neighborhood restaurant serving home-style comfort food with live music almost nightly.
Great neighborhood cafe with delicious, fresh, local food. Near Volunteer Park.
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Volunteer Park Cafe & Marketplace
1501 17th Ave EGreat neighborhood cafe with delicious, fresh, local food. Near Volunteer Park.
New addition to Capitol Hill from restauranteur Erika Burke. Seasonal Pacific Northwest cuisine in a very cool refurbished space on 11th Avenue known as Chop House Row.
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Chop Shop Cafe & Bar
1424 11th AvenueNew addition to Capitol Hill from restauranteur Erika Burke. Seasonal Pacific Northwest cuisine in a very cool refurbished space on 11th Avenue known as Chop House Row.
Chef Stuart Lane continueds to produce some of the best Italian food in Seattle. The little sister of mainstay Spinasse, Artusi is the bar next door with a refined dinner menu and craft cocktails.
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Artusi
1535 14th AveChef Stuart Lane continueds to produce some of the best Italian food in Seattle. The little sister of mainstay Spinasse, Artusi is the bar next door with a refined dinner menu and craft cocktails.
One of our top three favorite restaurants in Seattle. The Korean/French menu is amazing but we always go back to the steak tartare, rice cakes, and the short rib steak.
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Joule
3506 Stone Way NOne of our top three favorite restaurants in Seattle. The Korean/French menu is amazing but we always go back to the steak tartare, rice cakes, and the short rib steak.
Sister restaurant to Joule, Revel is a great place for lunch if you're in Fremont. The short rib rice bowl is delicious.
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Revel
401 North 36th StreetSister restaurant to Joule, Revel is a great place for lunch if you're in Fremont. The short rib rice bowl is delicious.
Worth the wait at lunchtime when this tiny Italian spot is packed. Choose a few pasta dishes and a carafe of house wine to share, delicious.
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Il Corvo
217 James StWorth the wait at lunchtime when this tiny Italian spot is packed. Choose a few pasta dishes and a carafe of house wine to share, delicious.
Flowers, pastries, and delicious fresh and local food from Matt Dillon in a gorgeous space in recently revived Pioneer Square. Reason enough to go to Pioneer Square.
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The London Plane
300 Occidental Ave SFlowers, pastries, and delicious fresh and local food from Matt Dillon in a gorgeous space in recently revived Pioneer Square. Reason enough to go to Pioneer Square.
Known for its pizzas, cooked in the wood fired oven in the back, they also have small plates - antipasti, seasonal salads, mussels in white wine, & a slow braised pork shoulder. Go early.
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Bar del Corso
3057 Beacon Ave SKnown for its pizzas, cooked in the wood fired oven in the back, they also have small plates - antipasti, seasonal salads, mussels in white wine, & a slow braised pork shoulder. Go early.
Delicious, fresh Northwest fare in a beautiful, airy space in Capitol Hill.
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Lark Restaurant
952 E Seneca StDelicious, fresh Northwest fare in a beautiful, airy space in Capitol Hill.
A Capitol Hil mainstay and local favorite, Oddfellows is a great place to stop for lunch with friends and have a cocktail.
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Oddfellows Café + Bar
1525 10th AveA Capitol Hil mainstay and local favorite, Oddfellows is a great place to stop for lunch with friends and have a cocktail.
It started as a mobile food truck and recently expanded to the shores of Elliott Bay in West Seattle. Amazing views of the Seattle skyline & the best Hawaiian-Korean food you’ll ever have.
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Marination Ma Kai
1660 Harbor Ave SWIt started as a mobile food truck and recently expanded to the shores of Elliott Bay in West Seattle. Amazing views of the Seattle skyline & the best Hawaiian-Korean food you’ll ever have.
You won’t find a single person in Seattle who doesn’t love Marination. It started as a mobile food truck, then expanded to this tiny brick and mortar spot in Capitol Hill. Great for take-out.
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Marination Station
1412 Harvard AveYou won’t find a single person in Seattle who doesn’t love Marination. It started as a mobile food truck, then expanded to this tiny brick and mortar spot in Capitol Hill. Great for take-out.
You may be unfamiliar with the flavors of Lebanon and Syria, but you don’t know what you’re missing. Order all the Mezze Plates and some delicious items from the grill and you will leave happy.
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Mamnoon
1508 Melrose AveYou may be unfamiliar with the flavors of Lebanon and Syria, but you don’t know what you’re missing. Order all the Mezze Plates and some delicious items from the grill and you will leave happy.
Amazing seafood and oysters in beautiful waterfront venue. Go early after visiting Gas Works to grab a seat by the fire pit and enjoy raw oysters with a view of Lake Union. One of our favorites.
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Westward
2501 N Northlake WayAmazing seafood and oysters in beautiful waterfront venue. Go early after visiting Gas Works to grab a seat by the fire pit and enjoy raw oysters with a view of Lake Union. One of our favorites.
Raw oyster bar - need we say more? We love our oysters in the Northwest, and this is the place to taste lots of local varieties.
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Taylor Shellfish Oyster Bar
1521 Melrose AveRaw oyster bar - need we say more? We love our oysters in the Northwest, and this is the place to taste lots of local varieties.
Seattle Met’s 2015 Restaurant of the Year, it's the talk of the town. Crispy duck fresh rolls, chili cumin pork ribs, soy glazed beef short ribs, & marinated black cod are standouts. Beautiful decor.
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Stateside
300 E Pike StSeattle Met’s 2015 Restaurant of the Year, it's the talk of the town. Crispy duck fresh rolls, chili cumin pork ribs, soy glazed beef short ribs, & marinated black cod are standouts. Beautiful decor.
Vietnamese street food and craft cocktails with the most beautiful bar. Go for lunch or dinner and get the
vermicelli bowl.
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Ba Bar Restaurant
550 12th AvenueVietnamese street food and craft cocktails with the most beautiful bar. Go for lunch or dinner and get the
vermicelli bowl.
Beautiful restaurant situated above Pike Place Market, a perfect place for lunch or dinner. Fresh local food from the market, classic, modern Northwest fare and a great representation of NW cuisine.
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Matt's in the Market
94 Pike StBeautiful restaurant situated above Pike Place Market, a perfect place for lunch or dinner. Fresh local food from the market, classic, modern Northwest fare and a great representation of NW cuisine.
Great little cafe featuring delicious made-to-order juices and salads. Our favorites are the ginger beet and turmeric gold juices, and the winter vegetable bowl and citrus salad.
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juicebox café
1517 12th AveGreat little cafe featuring delicious made-to-order juices and salads. Our favorites are the ginger beet and turmeric gold juices, and the winter vegetable bowl and citrus salad.
Our favorite restaurant in Georgetown. Fantastic Mexican food, delicious Margaritas (the tamarind is our favorite), and great service. Go for lunch and then browse all of the nearby antique stores.
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Fonda La Catrina
5905 Airport Way SOur favorite restaurant in Georgetown. Fantastic Mexican food, delicious Margaritas (the tamarind is our favorite), and great service. Go for lunch and then browse all of the nearby antique stores.
Pagliacci Pizza
1614 W Dravus StThis is the best pizza DELIVERY in the area.
If you are down on the waterfront, Ivar's is a Seattle institution. Go for lunch after hitting the aquarium, order fish n' chips and watch the ferries come in and out. Best of the touristy options.
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Ivar's Acres of Clams
1001 Alaskan WayIf you are down on the waterfront, Ivar's is a Seattle institution. Go for lunch after hitting the aquarium, order fish n' chips and watch the ferries come in and out. Best of the touristy options.
Fantastic little deli on Bainbridge Island. A fun outing for the whole family - take a ferry ride over to the island, walk around and grab lunch at Hitchcock.
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Hitchcock Deli
6003 12th Ave SFantastic little deli on Bainbridge Island. A fun outing for the whole family - take a ferry ride over to the island, walk around and grab lunch at Hitchcock.
All City Coffee
1205 S Vale StGreat coffee shop in Georgetown.
One of the best coffee shops in Seattle, serving a variety of coffee from around the world. Made with lots of love by incredibly friendly baristas - how refreshing is that?! Beautiful pour overs.
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Milstead & Co.
754 N 34th StOne of the best coffee shops in Seattle, serving a variety of coffee from around the world. Made with lots of love by incredibly friendly baristas - how refreshing is that?! Beautiful pour overs.
Delicious thai food in the heart of Madrona, eat-in or take-out. We especially love the fresh rolls, larb gai, and divine beef.
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Naam Thai Cuisine
1404 34th AveDelicious thai food in the heart of Madrona, eat-in or take-out. We especially love the fresh rolls, larb gai, and divine beef.
Hand-crafted Japanese restaurant with a lovely courtyard. Beautiful sushi, rolls, and omakase prepared from great Northwest ingredients. Fun space, delicious food.
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Momiji
1522 12th AveHand-crafted Japanese restaurant with a lovely courtyard. Beautiful sushi, rolls, and omakase prepared from great Northwest ingredients. Fun space, delicious food.
Hip ramen shop which is a local branch of a Tokyo chain, with modern steel-&-wood surrounds in Capitol Hill.
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Kizuki Ramen & Izakaya
4203 SW Alaska StHip ramen shop which is a local branch of a Tokyo chain, with modern steel-&-wood surrounds in Capitol Hill.
boom noodle
1121 E Pike StStandard Tokyo style ramen shop, good for kids.
The wildly popular Taiwanese-based dumpling chain known far and wide for its Shanghai-style soup dumplings & noodles. DELICIOUS. Always a wait, go early and shop while you wait.
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Din Tai Fung
2621 NE 46th StThe wildly popular Taiwanese-based dumpling chain known far and wide for its Shanghai-style soup dumplings & noodles. DELICIOUS. Always a wait, go early and shop while you wait.
In the warmer months, enjoy a bite and a glass of wine on the beautiful rooftop dining area, surrounded by an edible garden.
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Terra Plata
1501 Melrose AveIn the warmer months, enjoy a bite and a glass of wine on the beautiful rooftop dining area, surrounded by an edible garden.
New Leschi restaurant on the waterfront from the owners of Barrio and Purple Cafe - a very welcome addition to the neighborhood. Kid-friendly.
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Meet the Moon
120 Lakeside AveNew Leschi restaurant on the waterfront from the owners of Barrio and Purple Cafe - a very welcome addition to the neighborhood. Kid-friendly.
Get your coffee fix while strolling along Lake Washington. A local meeting spot for cyclists before departing for their rides, usually around Mercer Island or the south end of the lake.
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Starbucks
1912 Pike PlGet your coffee fix while strolling along Lake Washington. A local meeting spot for cyclists before departing for their rides, usually around Mercer Island or the south end of the lake.
Family friendly burger joint serving up some amazing burgers. Vegan and gluten free options, kid-friendly.
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Two Doors Down
2332 E Madison StFamily friendly burger joint serving up some amazing burgers. Vegan and gluten free options, kid-friendly.
Seattle's favorite fast food burger joint. Perfect for late night cravings.
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Dick's Drive-In
115 Broadway ESeattle's favorite fast food burger joint. Perfect for late night cravings.
General Porpoise Doughnuts
401 1st Ave SDoughnuts for days.
Drinks & Nightlife
Located in a cozy old Seatte house, it’s the perfect space to “dwell, drink and be well”. Our favorite wine bar with an outdoor patio, great wine and great selection of small plates. Amazing service.
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Bottlehouse
1416 34th AveLocated in a cozy old Seatte house, it’s the perfect space to “dwell, drink and be well”. Our favorite wine bar with an outdoor patio, great wine and great selection of small plates. Amazing service.
Beer hall with 50 beers on tap! Kid-friendly, hipster-friendly. Check out the website for the calendar of food trucks. We especially love the New Orleans food from the "Where Ya At Matt" food truck.
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Chuck's Hop Shop & Kegs to go
2001 E Union StBeer hall with 50 beers on tap! Kid-friendly, hipster-friendly. Check out the website for the calendar of food trucks. We especially love the New Orleans food from the "Where Ya At Matt" food truck.
Tavern Law
1406 12th AveMade to order cocktails in the secret speakeasy upstairs.
Comet Tavern
922 E Pike StGrungy tavern and music venue.
Spinasse
1531 14th AveSmall intimate restaurant. Great for romantic date!
Family-owned and kid-friendly craft brewery in Fremont. Great beers in a fun setting with indoor and outdoor seating. The Interurban IPA is our favorite.
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Fremont Brewing Company
1050 N 34th StFamily-owned and kid-friendly craft brewery in Fremont. Great beers in a fun setting with indoor and outdoor seating. The Interurban IPA is our favorite.
Neighbor Lady
1133 E Union StLocal dive bar just a short walk from the house.
One of our all time favorite bars. Top-notch craft cocktails, the perfect and dare I say, slightly glamorous, spot to catch up with friends.
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The Hideout
1005 Boren AveOne of our all time favorite bars. Top-notch craft cocktails, the perfect and dare I say, slightly glamorous, spot to catch up with friends.
Neighborhood dive bar with an outdoor patio and pinball machines.
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Twilight Exit
2514 E Cherry StNeighborhood dive bar with an outdoor patio and pinball machines.
Classic Seattle tavern in the heart of Capitol Hill. Local scene.
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Linda's Tavern
707 East Pine StreetClassic Seattle tavern in the heart of Capitol Hill. Local scene.
Iconic 1950's bar and lounge with great cocktails and live music most nights.
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Vito's
927 9th AveIconic 1950's bar and lounge with great cocktails and live music most nights.
Shopping
Amazing little shop with a selection of jewelry and accessories unmatched in Seattle, featuring unique pieces. Erica, the friendly owner, will help you find the perfect subtle or statement piece.
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Hitchcock Madrona
34th AvenueAmazing little shop with a selection of jewelry and accessories unmatched in Seattle, featuring unique pieces. Erica, the friendly owner, will help you find the perfect subtle or statement piece.
20/20 Cycle
2020 E Union StExcellent bicycle repair. Friendly and the affordable.
Not just your standard votive holder, glassybabies are a Seattle favorite (we have several in the house!). You can watch the glassblowers in action in the hot shop, and 10% of all sales go to charity.
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glassybaby madrona
3406 E Union StNot just your standard votive holder, glassybabies are a Seattle favorite (we have several in the house!). You can watch the glassblowers in action in the hot shop, and 10% of all sales go to charity.
This beautiful boutique stocks “modern equipment for the American Man”. Great selection of men’s clothing and accessories with a focus on craftsmanship - perfect place to find a gift for your guy.
Hammer + Awl
1137 34th AveThis beautiful boutique stocks “modern equipment for the American Man”. Great selection of men’s clothing and accessories with a focus on craftsmanship - perfect place to find a gift for your guy.
The most exquisite women’s consignment shop in Seattle, featuring amazing finds and some high-end designer gems. Run by the sweetest husband and wife duo around.
Driftwood Consignment
1135 34th AveThe most exquisite women’s consignment shop in Seattle, featuring amazing finds and some high-end designer gems. Run by the sweetest husband and wife duo around.
After your meal at the London Plane, head around the block to E Smith Mercantile for a fine selection of men’s clothing and accessories and a secret bar with craft cocktails in the back.
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E. Smith Mercantile
208 1st Avenue SouthAfter your meal at the London Plane, head around the block to E Smith Mercantile for a fine selection of men’s clothing and accessories and a secret bar with craft cocktails in the back.
REI's flagship store and the best place to get outfitted for your next outdoor adventure.
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REI
222 Yale Ave NREI's flagship store and the best place to get outfitted for your next outdoor adventure.
Area 51
401 E Pine StGreat spot to find new, reclaimed and Mid-Century inspired furniture.
In case you haven't heard, marijuana is now legal in Washington. Voted Seattle's #1 pot shop, just a short walk from the house. Just don't smoke inside :)
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Uncle Ike's Central District Marijuana Dispensary
2310 E Union StIn case you haven't heard, marijuana is now legal in Washington. Voted Seattle's #1 pot shop, just a short walk from the house. Just don't smoke inside :)
Beautiful boutique featuring designers such as 3.1 Phillip Lim, Rachel Comey and Isabel Marant.
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Totokaelo
1523 10th AveBeautiful boutique featuring designers such as 3.1 Phillip Lim, Rachel Comey and Isabel Marant.
Contemporary clothing store for men and women that features independent designers from around the globe. Shopping tip: Spend $100 and get free shipping anywhere in the U.S.
Veridis
1205 E Pike StContemporary clothing store for men and women that features independent designers from around the globe. Shopping tip: Spend $100 and get free shipping anywhere in the U.S.
Featuring home goods like wall art, mirrors, furniture, decorative accents, clocks, candles and more.
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Retrofit Home
1103 E Pike StFeaturing home goods like wall art, mirrors, furniture, decorative accents, clocks, candles and more.
Next to Oddfellows, this great little boutique sells only U.S.-sourced, milled, and made inventory that includes sustainable home wares, crafty gifts, kids goods, handmade bags and jewelry.
NUBE
1527 10th AveNext to Oddfellows, this great little boutique sells only U.S.-sourced, milled, and made inventory that includes sustainable home wares, crafty gifts, kids goods, handmade bags and jewelry.
One of my absolute favorites in Capitol Hill, featuring retail clothing, furniture, plants and other home goods. Beautiful store next to Taylor Shellfish.
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Glasswing Shop
1525 Melrose AveOne of my absolute favorites in Capitol Hill, featuring retail clothing, furniture, plants and other home goods. Beautiful store next to Taylor Shellfish.
Salua Lingerie
2809 East Madison StreetBeautiful lingerie and one-of-a-kind women's swimsuits.
BAIT
915 E Pike StThe place to find your next favorite pair of sneakers.
Salt House Mercantile
2812 E Madison StBeautiful home goods and food items like local honey and salt.
Everything Else
Grocery Outlet
1126 Martin Luther King Jr WayNearby low cost grocery store for essentials.
Fun and convenient local movie house. Great for a show after dinner.
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Central Cinema
1411 21st AveFun and convenient local movie house. Great for a show after dinner.
Healeo
1520 15th AveFantastic smoothies!
OOLA Distillery
4755 12th Ave SLocal distillery is a fun visit.
The Asian Art Museum is a beautiful space, located in the heart of Volunteer Park. Directly across the entrance are beautiful views of downtown, a perfect spot to watch the sun set over the city.
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Asian Art Museum (temporarily closed)
1400 E Prospect StThe Asian Art Museum is a beautiful space, located in the heart of Volunteer Park. Directly across the entrance are beautiful views of downtown, a perfect spot to watch the sun set over the city.
No reason to miss your barre workout while traveling. Sarah Rose and Datza are the best instructors.
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barre3
1404 12th AveNo reason to miss your barre workout while traveling. Sarah Rose and Datza are the best instructors.
Clothing optional beach- not for everyone, but if bathing in the buff is your jam, this is the place.
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Denny Blaine Park
200 Lake Washington Blvd EClothing optional beach- not for everyone, but if bathing in the buff is your jam, this is the place.
Sometimes clothing optional, and off of what looks like a short dead-end street is actually a hidden waterfront park surrounded by multi million dollar homes. Not wheelchair or stroller accessible.
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Howell Park and Beach
1740 Howell PlSometimes clothing optional, and off of what looks like a short dead-end street is actually a hidden waterfront park surrounded by multi million dollar homes. Not wheelchair or stroller accessible.
Family friendly waterfront park with a beach and swimming platform in Lake Washington. Can get crowded on hot summer weekends.
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Madrona Park
853 Lake Washington Blvd SFamily friendly waterfront park with a beach and swimming platform in Lake Washington. Can get crowded on hot summer weekends.
Long beach in West Seattle with fantastic views of Seattle. You can drive or take the water taxi over from pier 50.
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Alki Beach
Long beach in West Seattle with fantastic views of Seattle. You can drive or take the water taxi over from pier 50.
Enjoy watching the parade of boats passing through as the locks' water levels are adjusted to allow their safe passage. Watch the salmon jump the fish ladder as they pass between fresh and salt water.
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Ballard (Hiram M. Chittenden) Locks
3015 NW 54th StEnjoy watching the parade of boats passing through as the locks' water levels are adjusted to allow their safe passage. Watch the salmon jump the fish ladder as they pass between fresh and salt water.
Frenchy's Day Spa
3131 E Madison StOne of Seattle's best mani-pedi shops conveniently located in Madison Park.
Hoa salon
Great mani-pedi's and great service at a reasonable price. A local's favorite.
Sandy beach and swimming spot for kids and families in the summer.
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Madrona Beach
853 Lake Washington BlvdSandy beach and swimming spot for kids and families in the summer.
Arts & Culture
Neumos
925 E Pike StFun concert venue.
Wonderful sit-down music venue/lounge with drinks and delicious dinner service from well-known Wild Ginger Restaurant upstairs.
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The Triple Door
216 Union StWonderful sit-down music venue/lounge with drinks and delicious dinner service from well-known Wild Ginger Restaurant upstairs.
Hidden gem of a museum, free to the public. It's small size makes it easy for kids to navigate, and make sure you take in all 140 paintings packed tightly and covering the walls of the Frye Salon
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Frye Art Museum
704 Terry AveHidden gem of a museum, free to the public. It's small size makes it easy for kids to navigate, and make sure you take in all 140 paintings packed tightly and covering the walls of the Frye Salon
Seattle's largest museum, the SAM is downtown and has great permanent Native American collection among others. Check the website for the current exhibit. Great gift shop and restaurant as well.
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Seattle Selfie Museum
92 Union StSeattle's largest museum, the SAM is downtown and has great permanent Native American collection among others. Check the website for the current exhibit. Great gift shop and restaurant as well.
Contemporary pop-culture museum founded by Paul Allen, designed by Frank Gehry.
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I-Museum of Pop Culture
325 5th Ave NContemporary pop-culture museum founded by Paul Allen, designed by Frank Gehry.
Dale Chihuly, a Seattle local, and his glass sculptures are known worldwide. The Chihuly Garden and Glass is a permanent exhibit at the Seattle Center and definitely worth visiting.
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I-Chihuly Garden and Glass
305 Harrison StDale Chihuly, a Seattle local, and his glass sculptures are known worldwide. The Chihuly Garden and Glass is a permanent exhibit at the Seattle Center and definitely worth visiting.
I-Museum of Flight
9404 E Marginal Way SFantastic flight museum that kids and adults will enjoy.
I-Paramount Theatre
911 Pine StLandmark music venue with big name shows.
Essentials
Madrona Market & Deli
3309 E Union StGood small market for milk, beer, wine and snacks.
Looking for fresh dungeness crab? King Chinook Salmon? Kumomoto, Penn Cove, or Quilcene oysters? This is the place. Seattle insider tip.
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Mutual Fish Co
2335 Rainier Ave SLooking for fresh dungeness crab? King Chinook Salmon? Kumomoto, Penn Cove, or Quilcene oysters? This is the place. Seattle insider tip.
Amazing Asian speciality grocery store - you can easily spend all morning perusing the amazing goods. Great for fresh fish & perfectly thinly sliced beef for your shabu shabu dinner. A Seattle staple.
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Uwajimaya
600 5th Ave SAmazing Asian speciality grocery store - you can easily spend all morning perusing the amazing goods. Great for fresh fish & perfectly thinly sliced beef for your shabu shabu dinner. A Seattle staple.
Entertainment & Activities
The neighborhood playground for all the kids of Madrona - always busy, always fun.
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Madrona Playground
917 E Spring StThe neighborhood playground for all the kids of Madrona - always busy, always fun.
Best ice cream in Seattle with a little shop right in the heat of Madrona. You can smell the waffle cones from down the street. We love their salted carmel & balsamic strawberry flavors.
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Molly Moon's
4822 Rainier Ave SBest ice cream in Seattle with a little shop right in the heat of Madrona. You can smell the waffle cones from down the street. We love their salted carmel & balsamic strawberry flavors.
Great park with a kids playground and wading pool in the summertime. Don't miss the Conservatory where you can find orchids, fern, cacti, and carnivorous plants. It's a little local treasure.
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I-Volunteer Park
1247 15th Ave EGreat park with a kids playground and wading pool in the summertime. Don't miss the Conservatory where you can find orchids, fern, cacti, and carnivorous plants. It's a little local treasure.
Great aquarium for the whole family to enjoy. Our kids love the aquarium, lunch at nearby Ivar's, and a ride on the Great Wheel.
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Seattle Aquarium
Great aquarium for the whole family to enjoy. Our kids love the aquarium, lunch at nearby Ivar's, and a ride on the Great Wheel.
A wonderful place to spend time with kids. Lots of rotating exhibits, an IMAX theatre, and a tropical butterfly house. Grab lunch at the Armory - the fanciest found court you've ever seen - delicious.
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Pacific Science Center
200 2nd Ave NA wonderful place to spend time with kids. Lots of rotating exhibits, an IMAX theatre, and a tropical butterfly house. Grab lunch at the Armory - the fanciest found court you've ever seen - delicious.
Hands-on maritime museum in South Lake Union. Rent classic boat, or watch the kids play in the boat pond. Also a great splash pad for kids to run around and cool off on a hot summer day.
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The Center for Wooden Boats
1010 Valley StHands-on maritime museum in South Lake Union. Rent classic boat, or watch the kids play in the boat pond. Also a great splash pad for kids to run around and cool off on a hot summer day.
The Museum of History and Industry (MOHAI) at South Lake Union Park. Great for families.
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I-Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI)
860 Terry Ave NThe Museum of History and Industry (MOHAI) at South Lake Union Park. Great for families.