my seattle guide | EVERYTHING you should EAT + DO in seattle
Explore the best of Seattle's culinary scene and unique shopping destinations with this curated guide. From fresh seafood at Pike Place Market to quirky vintage finds and delicious bubble tea, discover the Emerald City's vibrant eats and stylish finds.
Seattle Fish Guys
A seafood restaurant and market in the Central District, known for its incredible poke bowls with sweet shoyu salmon and spicy salmon.
Isarn
A Thai Soul Kitchen with several locations around Seattle, known for its shareable dishes like Chinese sausage fried rice and Thai steak salad.
Pasta Casalinga
A pasta bar located in Pike Place Market offering a rotating menu with pasta dishes from the ocean, farm, and garden.
Paju
A restaurant in Lower Queen Anne serving modern and unique takes on Korean dishes, popular for its squid ink fried rice and steak bulgogi with truffles.
Rachel's Ginger Beer
Known for its ginger beer and collaboration with Ma'ono Fried Chicken at its Capitol Hill and U Village locations, offering fried chicken sandwiches and chicken fingers.
Ma'ono Fried Chicken
Known for its fried chicken, which is available at Rachel's Ginger Beer's Capitol Hill and U Village locations.
Otherworld Wine Bar
A wine bar specializing in natural wines, offering a variety of rotating wines in a lovely space with great vibes.
Happy Lemon
An international bubble tea chain with multiple locations in Seattle, popular for its milk teas with boba and bubble waffles.
Mt Bagel
A bagel shop in Capitol Hill, known for its soft bagels with various flavors, including spicy scallion.
Salt and Straw
An ice cream shop known for its unique and rotating monthly flavors, with honey lavender being a consistently popular choice.
Nana's Green Tea
A matcha spot in downtown Seattle offering a variety of matcha-based items, including parfaits, ice cream, pastries, and savory dishes.
Little Odd fellows
A cafe located inside the Elliott Bay Bookstore in Capitol Hill, known for its coffee, pastries, lunch items, and study-friendly environment.
Meraki Tea
A bubble tea shop in the U District, popular for its mango passion fruit green tea.
Westman’s Bagel
A bagel shop known for its bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich (BEC) on an everything bagel, with seasonal smears and an extensive sandwich menu.
Temple Pastries
A pastry shop in the Central District offering high-quality pastries with interesting flavors, as well as indoor and outdoor seating.
Bake shop
A pastry shop in Lower Queen Anne that makes pastries, sandwiches, lunch items and coffee.
Eres Boutique
A consignment shop that sells fancy clothing.
Late Night Vintage Market
A large vintage market hosting various vendors with a wide range of clothing styles.
Fremont Vintage Mall
A vintage mall in Fremont offering a variety of items from homeware to clothing to accessories.
Slowdance
A curated vintage shop in Capitol Hill offering higher-quality vintage pieces with a focus on fancy items.
Redlight Vintage
A vintage store in the U District offering a variety of vintage tees, denim, and costumes.
Lake Union
A lake in the middle of Seattle, popular for paddle boarding with 360-degree views of the city.
Myrtle Edwards Park
A park that features the Elliott Bay Trail and extends to the Olympic Sculpture Park.
Olympic Sculpture Park
A park put together by the Seattle Arts Museum with different sculptures and open space.
Waterfront
An area with restaurants, coffee shops, and stores offering a Pacific Northwest vibe and access to Centennial Park and Pike Place.
Pike Place Market
A touristy market with various food spots, stores, and views connected to the Waterfront.
Fremont Sunday market
A market that sells food from local Seattle businesses.