Food Scene
La Medusa
4857 Rainier Ave SOne of the city's most highly rated restaurants.
Join the neighborhood's independent literati for quiet study or work.
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Empire Espresso
3829 S Edmunds StJoin the neighborhood's independent literati for quiet study or work.
One of the best breakfasts in the city. Try to catch them during the week as there is always a wait on weekend.
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Geraldine's Counter Restaurant
4872 Rainier Ave SOne of the best breakfasts in the city. Try to catch them during the week as there is always a wait on weekend.
Arts & Culture
Rainier Arts Center
3515 S Alaska StA beautiful auditorium sponsoring a wide range of performance.
The CCT often keeps two shows rotating at a time, one out front adjacent to the bar and the other in the main performance venue around back. They regularly sponsor weekend music festivals.
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Columbia City Gallery
4864 Rainier Ave SThe CCT often keeps two shows rotating at a time, one out front adjacent to the bar and the other in the main performance venue around back. They regularly sponsor weekend music festivals.
A destination music venue with interesting acts almost every night of the week. I have been coming here for years, even before being in the neighborhood.
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The Royal Room Seattle
5000 Rainier Ave SA destination music venue with interesting acts almost every night of the week. I have been coming here for years, even before being in the neighborhood.
Essentials
The best grocery chain in the region. Pick up something from the deli and enjoy it on their patio.
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PCC Community Markets - Columbia City
3610 S Edmunds StThe best grocery chain in the region. Pick up something from the deli and enjoy it on their patio.
Drinks & Nightlife
Columbia City Ale House
4914 Rainier Ave SMy neighborhood pub. As friendly as they come.