Guidebook for Seattle
Food Scene
I love this place, because it's very close to us, and has a super fun and hip vibe, but is also kid friendly. They have an amazing grilled cheese and tomato soup combo, and their Asian noodle dish is to die for. They have a great outdoor patio also, and delicious weekend brunch.
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Noble Barton
9635 16th Ave SWI love this place, because it's very close to us, and has a super fun and hip vibe, but is also kid friendly. They have an amazing grilled cheese and tomato soup combo, and their Asian noodle dish is to die for. They have a great outdoor patio also, and delicious weekend brunch.
Best pizza in the city, I'd say. I also love Stellar's Pizza in Georgetown, but it's not nearly as close to us as this place. For local delivery, go with Olympia Pizza and Pasta.
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Proletariat Pizza
9622-A 16th Ave SWBest pizza in the city, I'd say. I also love Stellar's Pizza in Georgetown, but it's not nearly as close to us as this place. For local delivery, go with Olympia Pizza and Pasta.
They have amazing Eggplant Parmesan...just be a cheese lover! This is our go to pizza delivery spot.
Olympia Pizza & Pasta
5605 Delridge Way SWThey have amazing Eggplant Parmesan...just be a cheese lover! This is our go to pizza delivery spot.
Best view of the city, and pretty good food. Decor is from the early 90's, but still lovable. The all you can eat buffet brunch is expensive, but to die for, I've heard. I know that Saturday is the less busy day for brunch. Sundays and holidays are nearly impossible. Go for happy hour on a budget! They have GREAT food specials...fish tacos are the best! Make a reservation for dinner or brunch. Happy hour is open seating and never a problem, and they have it every day of the week.
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Salty's on Alki Beach
1936 Harbor Ave SWBest view of the city, and pretty good food. Decor is from the early 90's, but still lovable. The all you can eat buffet brunch is expensive, but to die for, I've heard. I know that Saturday is the less busy day for brunch. Sundays and holidays are nearly impossible. Go for happy hour on a budget! They have GREAT food specials...fish tacos are the best! Make a reservation for dinner or brunch. Happy hour is open seating and never a problem, and they have it every day of the week.
IMO, best Mexican food joint around. Cheap, delicious and low key. Prepare for loud metal music and free flowing cocktails, but it's also totally kosher to take your kids. I ONLY get the Chimichanga. It's the best you'll ever have. It's also on Alki Beach, which is a great place to walk around. Avoid the weekend if you can though - it's a nuthouse in the summer on weekends.
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El Chupacabra
2620 Alki Ave SWIMO, best Mexican food joint around. Cheap, delicious and low key. Prepare for loud metal music and free flowing cocktails, but it's also totally kosher to take your kids. I ONLY get the Chimichanga. It's the best you'll ever have. It's also on Alki Beach, which is a great place to walk around. Avoid the weekend if you can though - it's a nuthouse in the summer on weekends.
The BEST cafe and bakery! We were so happy they opened one in our neighborhood. :)
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Fresh Flours West Seattle
9410 Delridge Way SWThe BEST cafe and bakery! We were so happy they opened one in our neighborhood. :)
Starbucks
15838 1st Ave SDrinks & Nightlife
GREAT place for a drink with friends, and a fun karaoke scene on Friday nights. Food is pretty good too, though there are other food places nearby I prefer. This is awesome for the whiskey lovers. :)
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The Company Store
9608 16th Ave SWGREAT place for a drink with friends, and a fun karaoke scene on Friday nights. Food is pretty good too, though there are other food places nearby I prefer. This is awesome for the whiskey lovers. :)
This is the best dive karaoke place right near our house. This is a strictly locals spot.
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Mac's Triangle Pub
9454 Delridge Way SWThis is the best dive karaoke place right near our house. This is a strictly locals spot.
The Westy Sports & Spirits
7908 35th Ave SWGood food. Good drinks. Local spot.
Great little wine bar with a rotating menu of great small plates. Low key local spot.
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Locöl Barley & Vine
7902 35th Ave SWGreat little wine bar with a rotating menu of great small plates. Low key local spot.
This place is the new hip spot, and it can be hard to get a table, but the food AND drinks are amazing, so if you're into where the locals hang, this is THE spot. Their on tap slushee drinks are amazing. I like the Hurricanes and their veggie noodle dish is spicy delicious, as are their garlic prawns and honey walnut prawns.
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New Luck Toy
5905 California Ave SWThis place is the new hip spot, and it can be hard to get a table, but the food AND drinks are amazing, so if you're into where the locals hang, this is THE spot. Their on tap slushee drinks are amazing. I like the Hurricanes and their veggie noodle dish is spicy delicious, as are their garlic prawns and honey walnut prawns.
Sightseeing
LOVE the falls. It's a 45 minute drive from our house, and free to view. If you have a car, this is a must see...the drive out there takes you over the I-90 floating bridge, which is one of the best ways to see Mt. Raininer also. :)
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I-Snoqualmie Falls
6501 Railroad AveLOVE the falls. It's a 45 minute drive from our house, and free to view. If you have a car, this is a must see...the drive out there takes you over the I-90 floating bridge, which is one of the best ways to see Mt. Raininer also. :)
We love taking our kids to the Science Center. It's an older facility, but is still pretty fun. I prefer it over the aquarium, personally.
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Pacific Science Center
200 2nd Ave NWe love taking our kids to the Science Center. It's an older facility, but is still pretty fun. I prefer it over the aquarium, personally.
I haven't been here yet, but EVERYONE says it's amazing, so I recommend checking it out if you're interested in glass art.
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I-Chihuly Garden and Glass
305 Harrison StI haven't been here yet, but EVERYONE says it's amazing, so I recommend checking it out if you're interested in glass art.
Essentials
QFC
2500 SW Barton StWalk to this from our house - 2 blocks away. :)
Trader Joe's
4545 Fauntleroy Way SWShopping
Target
2800 SW Barton StWalk to this from our house - 2 blocks. :)
Bed Bath & Beyond
1930 3rd AveMarshalls
2600 SW Barton StChico's
2600 SW Barton StCarter's
2600 Southwest Barton StreetGreat kid's clothes!
Entertainment & Activities
This historic theater has just been remodeled and is showing first run movies. WAY less hassle than going downtown for a movie. We love our little local theater. :)
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Admiral Theater
2343 California Ave SWThis historic theater has just been remodeled and is showing first run movies. WAY less hassle than going downtown for a movie. We love our little local theater. :)
Great spot for kids 5 and under. Tons of stuff to do for several hours.
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Seattle Children's Theatre
201 Thomas StGreat spot for kids 5 and under. Tons of stuff to do for several hours.
Getting Around
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
6313 35th Ave SW