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Pike Place Market

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Pike Place, Seattle

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Pike Place Market

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Ranked #2 for seafood in Seattle
Has a stamp of approval from The Wall Street Journal and Serious Eats
"Check out the original Starbucks & get all sorts of fresh foods"(21 Tips)
"check out the everchanging graffiti @ the gum wall ^_^"(19 Tips)
"... coffee from the first Starbucks, mac'n'cheese from Bleecher's, best Chowder..."(15 Tips)
"Go early and enjoy the fish throwing & enjoy some fresh food."(10 Tips)

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HISTORYSeptember 24, 2012
Pike Place Market is home to the first Starbucks, Rachel the Pig, numerous street performers and entertainers, and the Pike Place Fish Market, which features the fish-throwing fishmongers.
CamillaApril 16, 2016
This is a must if you are visiting Seattle! Omg, all the food! And small nice shops, you can walk around for hours! Fish Market, flowers, the first starbucks and much much more.. Love it here
Upvoted 1 week ago
Joseph CAugust 12, 2014
Fish throwing happens various times throughout the day! Volunteer or cheer them on! Expensive but, high quality Pike, Lobster Tail, various fish, white fish, etc. Daily Dozen Doughnut C🍩 is a must🐟!
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Luke WangApril 3, 2016
Come early in the morning to beat the crowd and enjoy the beautiful sight of flower vendors setting up. Come again later in the day to see all the shops set up and time to grab some snacks and lunch.
Beth BondJuly 13, 2018
Loved Pike's and it's not just about one stall throwing fish. A couple of city blocks and multiple levels a must visit. Fresh cherries and everything else, Starbucks 1 and lots of quirky shops!
Lucille FisherMarch 18, 2017
My favorite destination in Seattle! Fresh seafood, gourmet meals, artisan bake shops, cheese, chowder, handicrafts & more! I can spend days exploring this placel
Christopher BestJuly 21, 2015
Impressed with the selection of fresh meats and produce at great prices. The flower bouquets are surprisingly inexpensive. I recommend having Hungarian sausage and draft beer at Uli's Famous Sausage.
KarenJanuary 27, 2018
Been here 5+ times
There's so much to eat, it's so hard to decide what to buy! Fun fact: the fish thrown in the market is the same one thrown around all day because catching fish by hand actually causes it to bruise.
Jay JayOctober 3, 2018
Had a really great time at the market, there was fresh cider, roasted corn, apples, this amazing Filipino market stand in there, but don't just take pictures of the fish monger and not buy anything :(
Lhot SarnoJuly 15, 2015
Love Pike Place Market. I can come here everyday and still enjoy it. Make sure to try the greek yoghurt, piroshky, original starbucks and a lot more!
BillMarch 30, 2019
Been here 100+ times
The quintessential stop in Seattle for culture, diversity, festivity, and delicious food! Are you a local like me? Enjoy being a regular with local farmers and mongers.
Kaede BalazsNovember 14, 2013
A Seattle institution! The market is always bustling and full of great fresh seafood and produce, as well as artisan goods. Get your fresh flowers here- beautiful bouquets for as little as $5!
Mark BJuly 29, 2017
Awesome fish markets and craft vendors throughout. Make sure you have time to wander around as there are a lot of vendors and nook and crannys to explore.
Caroline DengJuly 2, 2015
So many things to do and see! Flower bouquets for $5, $10, and $15! The Gum Wall is nearby, and so is the original Starbucks! It does get very crowded.
Chris CalderonOctober 28, 2018
The market has a little bit of everything... fresh seafood & flowers, fresh fruits & vegetables, jewelry, books, restaurants & great views of the waterfront!
Allie CaudleAugust 17, 2018
Pike Place Market has been the heartbeat of Downtown Seattle since the city's inception. Take in the varying cultures and traditions of the city at the market. A long line indicates a hot spot!
Throw like a GRLJanuary 23, 2017
If you're coming to Seattle, you must go here. It's the home of the first Starbucks. We took a food tour and even got to throw a fish! Favorite places to eat here were Cinnamon Works and Beecher's!
KaitlinJuly 11, 2017
Been here 10+ times
My #1 recommended tourist attraction. There's just so much to see here, and even as a local, I feel like I discover something new each time. Also, flower bouquets are a steal here!
Allie CaudleMarch 6, 2019
Seattle's original farmers market. Home to hundreds of vendors, cultures and traditions. Take a picture in front of the iconic sign, watch fish being thrown and dive into tasty food and drink options.
VolgarJuly 12, 2020
According to Olof Hellman in the context of guiding tours for blind folks, it's important here to "taste the coffee and the piroshky and the crumpets and the nectarines and the chowder."
_May 22, 2015
Great place for local handmade goods and foods! Right by the water. Will take a few hours to explore!
Connie ChiuSeptember 29, 2017
Love public markets! The flowers here are beautiful and tons of food options around. Too bad I don't live here; can't buy the produce and seafood, which all look delicious!
Paul CullinSeptember 10, 2013
The main level of the Market has many must-see tourist attractions, but if you're looking for a more unique experience, head down to Western Avenue for some amazing local handmade art, gifts and food!
Kristine GelsanoNovember 19, 2014
One of Seattle’s most iconic attractions and it’s filled with tasty treats. Aisles of gleaming fruits and vegetables, tables overflowing with fresh floral bouquets, clothing and gifts..
Maria NicholMay 18, 2016
super cool place to make occasional trips to for specialty items but most of the fresh foods are pretty overpriced, especially the big seafood stall right by the entrance. Love everything about it
Elliot WehnerApril 9, 2015
Eclectic mix of locals and tourists. Great eats (try Matt's across the street from the neon sign and clock) and a fun place to putz around
Richard EllisFebruary 11, 2015
Fantastic venue for shopping, drinking, socializing or just people watching. And restaurant where scenes from "When Harry Met Sally" where shot, it has great beer and views of the water inlet.
AFAR MediaAugust 4, 2014
You'd be hard-pressed to find a better deal than the mostly Hmong flower sellers whose stalls fill the main aisle of the market. Huge, dazzling bouquets are shockingly affordable. Read more
Bob CareyMarch 10, 2015
Can't say enough good things about the market. Prices are a bit high, but you won't find fresher seafood anywhere. Check some of the lesser known seafood restaurants for no waiting
Jamie LynnApril 10, 2017
Been here 10+ times
Some of my faves include Sosio's produce, Los Agaves Mexican Street Food, Uli's Sausage, the chowder sampler at Pike Place Chowder and of course, fresh market flowers!
Brian FlockNovember 28, 2015
Go early to beat the crowds of tourists. It's truly a great place to find produce and fish. Get some fresh cracked crab for dinner! Just ask th email fishmonger to crack and clean 'em!
From East CoastAugust 29, 2014
I could live in this place. The flowers are amazing prices ! If you're just visiting I would still grab some for your hotel room. So worth it
Gaston Motola AcunaJanuary 23, 2016
Great place to get seafood, and food in general, it can be a bit on the pricey side. Good experience! Definitely worth checking out if you're just visiting.
J JohnFebruary 16, 2019
A beautiful throwback type of market, in many ways it’s nicer than the one at the Ferry Building in SF. Great food choices, this place is a great way to spend a cloudy ☁️ morning in Seattle
Phuong NguyenMay 16, 2018
A Seattle staple. Avoid it on weekends if you can, for it can get pretty crowded. Walk through all the flower vendors to find your favorite. Must get donut holes here!
Dorothy RSeptember 12, 2016
So much to see and do!! The first Starbucks is here. You can find the best bouquets and the price is reasonable. The German store brought back memories. The gum walls. So much more!!!
IrinaAugust 15, 2014
A lovely tourist staple. A crowd's enthusiasm during the fish-throwing is palpable. It's an interactive show, so don't stand too close, unless you want to get a little fish on you ;)
Olivia SnyderFebruary 13, 2013
You cannot go wrong visiting this famous market! Buy some fresh fruit from one of the vendors and find a seat with an umbrella- enjoy the tulips and the rain as you watch the people go by!
Paul RothFebruary 9, 2018
Very touristy, very fun, just like the tour pamphlet. Good restaurants, walk to waterfront. A must see Seattle classic.
Bite SquadMarch 25, 2014
Just as awesome to walk through on a rainy day than it is on a sunny day. Order delivery from a few awesome Market Place restaurants on bitesquad.com use code CHECKIN for $10 OFF!
ThrillistJune 14, 2013
One of the oldest farmers markets in the United States! It's always worth a walk-through in good weather.
Arwa AlghamdiMarch 27, 2017
It's wonderful how it's stuffed with all these great cafés and restaurants! They are hidden yet worth looking for!
Jon B.September 5, 2017
Incredible selection of purveyors, but overall crowded and extremely touristy. I would love to go back when I am actually looking to buy food. I can pass on the touristy nicknacks.
Darwin PalmaJune 3, 2018
Great place to walk around. Several levels. Indoor, outdoor. Flowers, fish. A little of everything for everyone
Serious EatsJanuary 26, 2014
This must-see market has everything from freshly fried doughnuts to sit-down restaurants with some of the best views in the city.
Christina TroitinoAugust 11, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Great cheap flowers. Must eat: piroshky, watermelon juice, sesame red bean balls, mini doughnuts. Avoid the fish throwing and check the modernist cuisine lab downstairs
John HankusNovember 8, 2014
Worth the visit. Checkout the seafood vendors, flower shops, and gum wall. This place is a cool way to spend a morning. Go early before lunch for smaller crowds.
Lilli RoseDecember 31, 2015
Get the mini-soft, fluffy, warm, sweet-fresh made doughnuts just inside after the news paper stand <3 cinnamon, powdered sugar, plain, etc. Made to order hot fresh, in front of you, doughnuts<3 love
The Wall Street JournalAugust 3, 2014
The seafood's really good, there's a lot of local artists, a lot of beautiful jewelry. The most encompassing Seattle way to spend an afternoon. Read more
Luis VJanuary 19, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Obligated spot for visitors to Seattle. Great views of the puget sound, and the colors, smells and taste of the pacific northwest.

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