Elliott Bay Book Company is one of The 15 Best Attractions in Capitol Hill, Seattle.

1. Elliott Bay Book Company

9.6
1521 10th Ave (btwn Pike & Pine), Seattle, WA
Bookstore · Capitol Hill · 113 tips and reviews

L. T.L. T.: Super knowledgeable staff! Looks like a great spot for reading and grabbing a coffee with a friend or two.

Rachel C.Rachel Chambers: I love this place-everything to love about a local bookstore. They also have great gifts. Locally made Torch candles and a ton of fun, handmade cards are perfect for anyone.

Craig M.Craig McKenney: They no longer have used books as part of an agreement with other used bookstores on the Hill, FYI, but still a great store.

Volunteer Park is one of The 15 Best Attractions in Capitol Hill, Seattle.

2. Volunteer Park

9.5
1247 15th Ave E, Seattle, WA
Park · Capitol Hill · 63 tips and reviews

S. Z.S. Zorn: One of my favorite parks in Seattle. Beautiful panoramic views of the city from the tower. Located by the reservoir, greenhouse, and museum. Nicely maintained and lots of activities.

Alex H.Alex Hillinger: Go to Volunteer Park water tower. Climb to the top. Find your neighborhood. Imagine Seattle 100 years ago.

ドーラドーラ: This park is home to one of Seattle's best views, a historic water tower, a conservatory built in 1912, and Seattle Asian Art Museum.

Ada's Technical Books and Cafe is one of The 15 Best Attractions in Capitol Hill, Seattle.

3. Ada's Technical Books and Cafe

9.4
425 15th Ave E (btwn E Republican St & E Harrison St), Seattle, WA
Bookstore · Capitol Hill · 50 tips and reviews

Patricia L.Patricia Lee: The best place to nerd out. It's a cozy, clean cafe with a wonderful staff, good wifi, and amazing house made baked goods. My favorite spot in Seattle!

Think LocalThink Local: New, used, & rare books on Computers, Electronics, Physics, Math, and Science as well as hand-picked inspirational and leisure reading, puzzles, brain teasers, gadgets, and gifts.

Jay B.Jay Beale: Best bookstore ever! The owners are a pair of geniuses too!

Bakery Nouveau is one of The 15 Best Attractions in Capitol Hill, Seattle.

4. Bakery Nouveau

9.2
1435 E John St (at 15th Ave E), Seattle, WA
Bakery · Capitol Hill · 93 tips and reviews

S. Z.S. Zorn: Best bakery in Seattle. Great for a pastries, sandwiches, and cheesecake. There's even pizza! I recommend the cheesecake, california club sandwich, and the double chocolate cookie.

Serious EatsSerious Eats: We love the Junction Croissant at Bakery Nouveau, which combines an otherworldly croissant with a complete breakfast.

Jenna W.Jenna Weiner: The twice baked chocolate croissant is the best thing I've put in my mouth.

Salt & Straw is one of The 15 Best Attractions in Capitol Hill, Seattle.

5. Salt & Straw

9.2
714 E Pike St Ste A, Seattle, WA
Ice Cream Parlor · Capitol Hill · 26 tips and reviews

Mel L.Mel Landquist: You can sample as many as you like until you decide what you want. All the flavors are great!

Daniel M.Daniel Mejia: The fresco chocolate one was great!

Kerry G.Kerry Gip: You can smell the freshly made waffle cones here

Spinasse is one of The 15 Best Attractions in Capitol Hill, Seattle.

6. Spinasse

9.1
1531 14th Avenue (at Pine St), Seattle, WA
Italian Restaurant · Capitol Hill · 105 tips and reviews

Angela G.Angela Gee: Try the Caramelle Di Agnello - Lamb caramelle w pine nuts. Nom Nom Nom!!! Sooooo divine must get

Anthony G.Anthony Garcia: Antipasto misto della casa is definitely the way to start...

Lauren A.Lauren Albrecht: Best restuarant i know of. Read more.

Tamari Bar is one of The 15 Best Attractions in Capitol Hill, Seattle.

7. Tamari Bar

9.1
500 E Pine St, Seattle, WA
Japanese Restaurant · Capitol Hill · 14 tips and reviews

KaitlinKaitlin: Come for fabulous happy hour specials like a highball with karaage for just $12, stay for the incredibly fresh fish in the bento ju-boxes. Loved the umami explosion with wagyu and uni!

Celinka T.Celinka To: Rockin Wagyu Beef, Bento Box, Whiskey, Beer, Sushi rolls, Happy Hour, Shishito Peppers, Wasabi Tako

f7of7o: Bento box was amazing, you have to try this

Analog Coffee is one of The 15 Best Attractions in Capitol Hill, Seattle.

8. Analog Coffee

9.1
235 Summit Ave E (at Thomas St), Seattle, WA
Coffee Shop · Capitol Hill · 73 tips and reviews

TrevorTrevor: Wonderful espresso prepared with lots of care in a relaxing environment with lots of reading material on a quiet leafy street.

Patrick V.Patrick Valenzuela: Order a cold brew iced coffee.

DanielDaniel: Tell Danny you like his haircut.

Molly Moon's Homemade Ice Cream is one of The 15 Best Attractions in Capitol Hill, Seattle.

9. Molly Moon's Homemade Ice Cream

9.1
917 E Pine St (at 10th Ave), Seattle, WA
Ice Cream Parlor · Capitol Hill · 259 tips and reviews

Keri D.Keri Ding: Earl grey and honey lavender are my personal favorites

L T.L T: salted caramel. no other flava.

Natalie E.Natalie E: try the salted caramel!

Tacos Chukis is one of The 15 Best Attractions in Capitol Hill, Seattle.

10. Tacos Chukis

9.0
219 Broadway E (btwn Thomas & John St.), Seattle, WA
Taco Restaurant · Capitol Hill · 107 tips and reviews

Corrie W.Corrie Wilson: Delicious, no frills spot for awesome street tacos

Mike P.Mike Pantoliano: This place is damn good. Eat here. That's my tip.

Benjamin C.Benjamin Chaykin: The house taco is the best taco in this whole damn city.

General Porpoise Coffee & Doughnuts is one of The 15 Best Attractions in Capitol Hill, Seattle.

11. General Porpoise Coffee & Doughnuts

9.1
1060 E Union St (11th Ave), Seattle, WA
Donut Shop · Capitol Hill · 71 tips and reviews

Yaeka K.Yaeka Katsuta: Vanilla custard is heavy with real vanilla flavor. Lemon custard is so tart and delicious! Great place for a little extra special breakfast treat.

Marion D.Marion D: Get the lemon curd donut. It's the chef's favorite as well!

annie .annie 🧸: Friendly friendly friendly. Worth noting that there is seating even though it might not seem like it from user pics

Hello Robin is one of The 15 Best Attractions in Capitol Hill, Seattle.

12. Hello Robin

8.9
522 19th Ave E (btwn Mercer & Republican), Seattle, WA
Bakery · Capitol Hill · 41 tips and reviews

Olivia G.Olivia Green: try the lavender honey ice cream!! it's the perfect spring flavor. also, this place just put in a walk up ice cream window. go check it out!

Deanna B.Deanna B: All the bakery treats are nut-free!

Bex B.Bex Bradley: Orange habanero chocolate chip cookies are AMAZING!!

Volunteer Park Conservatory is one of The 15 Best Attractions in Capitol Hill, Seattle.

13. Volunteer Park Conservatory

9.0
1402 E Galer St, Seattle, WA
Garden · Capitol Hill · 21 tips and reviews

Jennifer B.Jennifer Burlington: Very relaxing and beautiful Little flower house. Great cacti and a fun little gift shop.

Todd L.Todd Lee: Look at it!

Seattle MetSeattle Met: At the greenhouse modeled on London’s Crystal Palace, display plans include illegal orchids seized by U.S. Fish and Wildlife officials. Read more.

Espresso Vivace is one of The 15 Best Attractions in Capitol Hill, Seattle.

14. Espresso Vivace

9.0
532 Broadway E (at E Republican St), Seattle, WA
Coffee Shop · Capitol Hill · 156 tips and reviews

Riona M.Riona MacNamara: Mighty-O vegan doughnuts, hemp milk, great coffee.

Tatiana G.Tatiana Gill: Double mocha all the way

Rob D.Rob Dyson: rock some spressssso

Fogón Cocina Mexicana is one of The 15 Best Attractions in Capitol Hill, Seattle.

15. Fogón Cocina Mexicana

9.0
600 E Pine St, Seattle, WA
Mexican Restaurant · Capitol Hill · 90 tips and reviews

Andrew S.Andrew Sprung: One of the better happy hours on capitol hill. Cheap margaritas and amazing tortilla soup.

Keegan L.Keegan Laux: Best Mexican food on the hill!

Tevin A.Tevin Anderson: Great happy hour everyday from 3-6 and 9-close. Go with a $2 Tecate, and $5 tacos. Or spice up your night with a 32oz beer, and a shot of tequila for rent bucks. Oh yeah, chips and salsa!