Get the cardamom cinnamon braid and pair it with a chai latte from the original Starbucks.
Try the Treasure Cove oysters if they're on the menu. Salty and refreshing. Great clams too!
The museum takes you through music history by immersing you in nearly 80,000 artifacts including photos, sound archives, costumes and musical instruments from notable artists.
The seminal Seattle seafront restaurant, has a family-friendly happy hour with dishes up to half off, including the clam chowder. Try the blackened Alaska cod tacos. Happy hour 3-7 M-Th, 3-11 F Read more.
A unique park at the north end of Seattle's Lake Union. It was built on the site of an old coal gasification plant; many of the remnants of the plant are incorporated into the park. 19 acres of fun! Read more.
Amazing fresh seasonal local produce, cheeses, fresh pastas, smoked salmon and hand dipped ice cream.
Completely gorgeous Seuss-like glass exhibits from the glass master. A must if you're in Seattle.
An organic, fair-trade, kosher chocolate factory. For $6 a person, you get an hourlong factory tour, samples included, personal fragrances forbidden. Fair warning: You will be asked to don a hairnet. Read more.
Put yourself in a coma with the DARK chocolate gelato. Follow with Tea at Kuan Yin teahouse.
A Tuscany-inspired Italian restaurant. Has exemplary house-made pastas, and nearly half the menu is vegetarian friendly. A wine list that gives equal weight to Northern Italy and Washington state. Read more.
Love the Sunset Dinner. The clam chowder is super flavorful and the oysters are grilled to perfection. It's an excellent choice all around.
Cozy up by the bar downstairs for free wine from 5-6! Cheers :)
Take in an espresso and their sweeping views of the Space Needle. Read more.
Try Pike Kilt Lifter Scotch Style Ale. The in-house brew is some of the best beer in Seattle! Read more.
No matter how we sliced it, these pies were knockouts: Seduced with a foraged-mushroom truffle pizza. Smoky crust with chanterelles, black trumpet mushrooms and an intoxicating truffle-scented cheese. Read more.
The donuts are a must, even if dining alone. Order the donuts w/ a half order of Eggs Benedict. The donuts w/a dollop of marscapone and jam are decadent w/o being overly sweet
Grab a pint of cheese curds and pull up a milk jug stool by the window to watch the mad cheese scientists at work.
Hands down one of the best maple bars I've ever had. Not to mention the largest
Hip modern restaurant with seasonal dishes and serious cocktails. The halibut I had was perfectly seasoned and cooked.
Loved the Tree Rolls and Provincial Rolls, scarfed down the pork and egg roll noodle bowl in approximately 30 seconds because it was so tasty. Affordable and not touristy.
Look for the audio tour signs--all you need is your phone. Call the number and learn about this crazy building.
Awesome local food in a food court environment. Veggie burger is fantastic, fries are all herby and delicious.
Great place to grab a fancy coffee and read a book. Warning: all of the male customers look like architects.
Solid diner. Smoked salmon scramble tasted really fresh, and the staff was super nice.
There are 6 locations within a two block radius of this original Starbucks. No possibility of caffeine withdrawal in Seattle!
Relaxed coffee shop in the craziness of Pike Place. Good choice if you feel like sitting down and not having to wait in line. Plus, cool art on the walls!
