Guidebook for Seattle
Drinks & Nightlife
Great place for board games, craft beer, and breakfast/brunch/dinner.
28 molta ag muintir na háite
The Leary Traveler
4354 Leary Way NorthwestGreat place for board games, craft beer, and breakfast/brunch/dinner.
Bad Jimmy's Brewing Co.
4358 Leary Way NWFriendly 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 molta ag muintir na háite
The Noble Fir
5316 Ballard Ave NWGreat beer selection. Go and get inspired for your next adventure with their selection of travel books and maps to peruse while you drink.
King's Hardware
5225 Ballard Ave NWGood bar, great jukebox.
Pacific Inn Pub
3501 Stone Way NGreat dive bar, best fish and chips in Seattle.
Hilliard's Beer
1550 Northwest 49th StreetOne of our favorite local breweries. Try the Saison.
The Sixgill
3417 Evanston Avenue NorthIncredible beer selection
Bourbon & Bones
4350 Leary Way NWBBQ, 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 molta ag muintir na háite
Revel
401 North 36th StreetOur 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.
Homegrown
3416 Fremont Avenue NorthBest breakfast sandwiches in Seattle
Milstead & Co.
754 N 34th StSeattle's latest, greatest coffee shop.
Top Pot Doughnuts
609 Summit Ave ELocal favorite donuts and coffee.
The best mex-mex in Seattle. Buzzing, delicious, and cost-effective.
100 molta ag muintir na háite
La Carta De Oaxaca
5431 Ballard Ave NWThe best mex-mex in Seattle. Buzzing, delicious, and cost-effective.
Joule
3506 Stone Way NDon't miss the chorizo rice cake.
The Walrus and the Carpenter
4743 Ballard Ave NWA must-eat for oyster fans.
The Whale Wins
3506 Stone Way NDelicious, 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 molta ag muintir na háite
Bastille Cafe & Bar
5307 Ballard Ave NWModern, 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 molta ag muintir na háite
PCC Community Markets - Fremont
600 N 34th StOrganic 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.
Caffe Ladro
452 N 36th StCoffee, tea, baked treats, wifi.
Staple & Fancy
4739 Ballard Ave NWModern italian. Ethan Stowell can do no wrong.
Caffe Fiore
224 W Galer StCoffee, treats, wifi
Fresh Flours Ballard
5313 Ballard Ave NWCoffee, treats, wifi
Delicious for brunch and dinner. Great, artisanal pasta, pizza, and veggies. Delicious cocktails.
67 molta ag muintir na háite
Stoneburner
5214 Ballard Ave NWDelicious for brunch and dinner. Great, artisanal pasta, pizza, and veggies. Delicious cocktails.
Ballard's newest boutique coffee shop, just a couple blocks away.
49 molta ag muintir na háite
Slate Coffee Bar
5413 6th Ave NWBallard's newest boutique coffee shop, just a couple blocks away.
Anchored Ship Coffee Bar
5308 Ballard Ave NWTiny shop, great local coffee.
Giddy Up Burgers
4600 Leary Way NWDelicious burgers and a huge local beer selection
Easy diner breakfast. The wait gets long really quickly, so arrive early.
52 molta ag muintir na háite
Dish
4358 Leary Way NWEasy diner breakfast. The wait gets long really quickly, so arrive early.
Brimmer & Heeltap
425 NW Market StGourmet 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 molta ag muintir na háite
Billy Beach Sushi & Bar
5463 Leary Ave NWDelicious, no-frills sushi. Try the Seattle Crunch roll and go on Sunday for all-day happy hour menu.
Tarsan i Jane
4012 Leary Way NWSpanish cuisine in the heart of Frellard
Frēlard Pizza Company
4010 Leary Way NWGreat 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 molta ag muintir na háite
Ballard Sunday Farmers Market
5345 Ballard Ave NWThe 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 molta ag muintir na háite
CorePower Yoga
1455 NW Leary WayAwesome yoga studio - less granola, more glam. One week free for new students.
Shakti Vinyasa Yoga Seattle
2238 NW Market StHighly recommended yoga studio.
Trader Joe's
1700 E Madison StSnax.
Peddler Brewing Company
1514 NW Leary WayTasty craft brews.
Get your gym on. Free 3-day guest pass here: https://www.lafitness.com/Pages/freepass.aspx?clubID=455
21 molta ag muintir na háite
LA Fitness
1416 NW Ballard WayGet 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 molta ag muintir na háite
Olympic Athletic Club
5301 Leary Ave NWGreat 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 molta ag muintir na háite
Páirc Dealbhóireachta Oilimpeacha
2901 Western AveStunning 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 molta ag muintir na háite
Burke Gilman Trail
Burke-Gilman TrailThe 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 molta ag muintir na háite
Golden Gardens Park
8498 Seaview Pl NWNo better place to watch a summer sunset over the mountains.
Gas Works Park
2101 N Northlake WayGorgeous 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 molta ag muintir na háite
Discovery Park
3801 Discovery Park BlvdThe 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 molta ag muintir na háite
Fremont Sunday Street Market
3401 Evanston Ave NGreat market for an easy Sunday morning walk. Less fruits/veggies, more food trucks and vintage/homemade/indie gifts.
Ballard Sunday Farmers Market
5345 Ballard Ave NWThe best farmer's market in America
Arts & Culture
Best place in Seattle for country and americana concerts.
165 molta ag muintir na háite
Tractor Tavern
5213 Ballard Ave NWBest place in Seattle for country and americana concerts.
Majestic Bay Theatres
2044 NW Market StCatch a movie.
Shopping
Great retail experience, check out the art and culture of the PNW snow people.
10 molta ag muintir na háite
evo Seattle Store
3500 Stone Way NGreat retail experience, check out the art and culture of the PNW snow people.
Bop Street Records
2220 NW Market StThe best record store in town.
Cool hipster store that carries one of Melanie's favorite local Jewelry brands: Baleen.
15 molta ag muintir na háite
Prism
5208 Ballard Ave NWCool hipster store that carries one of Melanie's favorite local Jewelry brands: Baleen.
Pipe and Row
611 N 35th StHip, edgy women's wear
Gold Dogs
5221 Ballard Ave NWVintage boots and other Americana
Patagonia Ballard
5443 Ballard Ave NWLucca Great Finds
5332 Ballard Ave NWCurated stationary, cards, books, and trinkets
Tides & Pines
5410 22nd Ave NWKiller Instagram-worthy boutique
Baleen
6418 20th Ave NWHip, 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 molta ag muintir na háite
Fred Meyer
915 NW 45th StGiant 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 molta ag muintir na háite
New Seasons Market
951 NW Ballard WayHigh-end grocery store with amazing baked goods, salad bar, and burrito/teriyaki bar
Trader Joe's
1700 E Madison St