Elliott Bay Book Company is one of The 15 Best Places to Shop 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

AlisonAlison: A wonderful bookstore.. Love the staff recs and the open, welcoming space!

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.

underU4men Seattle is one of The 15 Best Places to Shop in Capitol Hill, Seattle.

2. underU4men Seattle

8.5
709 Broadway E (Roy), Seattle, WA
Men's Store · Capitol Hill · 3 tips and reviews

Ryan H.Ryan Hsu: Great collection of Aussiebum and other fun label underwear for men.

Sofie G.Sofie Gogic: Who's that hottie sales associate??

Justin B.Justin Bonzai: My favorite underwear store in all the land. Very friendly staff and underoos of hotness

Ada's Technical Books and Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places to Shop 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

Stacy H.Stacy Hotes-Aprato: Books, toys, drinks, and food-- all are good! A great environment. I'm currently enjoying the seasonal S3 (S cubed) drink.

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!

Twice Sold Tales is one of The 15 Best Places to Shop in Capitol Hill, Seattle.

4. Twice Sold Tales

8.1
1833 Harvard Ave (at E Denny Way), Seattle, WA
Used Bookstore · Capitol Hill · 17 tips and reviews

Caroline B.Caroline Blicq: Books & cats, and plenty of both. Don't wear dark clothes unless you have a lint brush handy.I *love* this place, and could spend hours here -- plus, the staff is *super* helpful.

Keith C.Keith Cote: Beware of the golden cat that lurks around the checkout counter; it likes to leap and perch on shoulders. Just wants some attention.

John H.John Hershberger: Be sure to pet the giant cow-cat

Retail Therapy is one of The 15 Best Places to Shop in Capitol Hill, Seattle.

5. Retail Therapy

8.1
905 E Pike St (Pike & Broadway), Seattle, WA
Clothing Store · Capitol Hill · 4 tips and reviews

Rocket H.Rocket Hulsey: Lovely shop with unique gifts. Great place to stop off and browse, and of course dream. Pick up the perfect gift. For that perfect person in your life.

Think LocalThink Local: This shop doubles up as an art gallery and community space with monthly rotating art shows and girls nights inviting locals for a bite to eat and a chance to play dress-up and connect.

Justin H.Justin Hou: Amazing collection of fun socks and other gifts and cards for all occasions

Fleet Feet is one of The 15 Best Places to Shop in Capitol Hill, Seattle.

6. Fleet Feet

8.1
911 E Pine St (btwn 10th & Broadway), Seattle, WA
Shoe Store · Capitol Hill · 4 tips and reviews

Ben L.Ben Loeb: Super helpful staff and good selection of running gear.

Charissa E.Charissa Eckhout: Great people work here! Not your usual running store attitude. They're more than willing to help!

Robert W.Robert Watson: Group runs every Tuesday and Thursday at 6pm! Coming here has been a great way to meet new people.

Goodwill Capitol Hill is one of The 15 Best Places to Shop in Capitol Hill, Seattle.

7. Goodwill Capitol Hill

8.1
115 Belmont Ave E Seattle (btwn Olive & Denny), Seattle, WA
Vintage and Thrift Store · Capitol Hill · 6 tips and reviews

Sandy W.Sandy Whittington: Swooooon. Everything is clean, in good shape, and pretty well priced. A++, my favorite thrift store in Seattle.

Maayan S.Maayan Sheinfeld: Such a great store.

Maria N.Maria Nichol: Pretty uppity and more expensive than usual but quality stuff

Lifelong Thrift Store is one of The 15 Best Places to Shop in Capitol Hill, Seattle.

8. Lifelong Thrift Store

7.9
312 Broadway E (btwn E Thomas St & E Harrison St), Seattle, WA
Vintage and Thrift Store · Capitol Hill · 2 tips and reviews

Lindsey S.Lindsey S: Always find a good deal on a vinyl in the basement!

Taylor W.Taylor Winn: Always finding great stuff here

Pretty Parlor is one of The 15 Best Places to Shop in Capitol Hill, Seattle.

9. Pretty Parlor

7.7
119 Summit Ave E (at E Olive Way), Seattle, WA
Boutique · Capitol Hill · 8 tips and reviews

William B.William Blair: Absolutely incredible vintage clothes. Anna Banana is the owner, stop by and say hi. She's amazing.

Nathaniel L.Nathaniel Luke: Men, this place is your secret weapon for tie shopping. Perfect for special occasions!

Pretty P.Pretty Parlor: YEAH foursquare! Here we are!!!

Spin Cycle is one of The 15 Best Places to Shop in Capitol Hill, Seattle.

10. Spin Cycle

7.6
321 Broadway E (at E Harrison St), Seattle, WA
Record Store · Capitol Hill · 7 tips and reviews

George T.George Turner: Great DVD and vinyl sellection...some games and anime boxsets...and a few 8 track tapes...but not much else...

Erika Rae W.Erika Rae Wulfert: Cheap movies and records, well worth a visit!

Glenn N.Glenn Newcomer: Very rare Fela Kuti. Good dollar bins. Extra smart staff ✌🏻️

Throwbacks Northwest is one of The 15 Best Places to Shop in Capitol Hill, Seattle.

11. Throwbacks Northwest

7.4
1205 E Pike St (at 12th Ave.), Seattle, WA
Boutique · Capitol Hill · 3 tips and reviews

Barry H.Barry Hott: Cool vintage and retro apparel, definitely worth a stop if you're nostalgic or in the market for a cool hat.

Virgil A.Virgil Alonso: Each piece he has in there has a story. Be sure to ask him about each one! I bought a sweater there that used to be owned by Detlef Schrempf of the Super Sonics. That's what makes it special.

james h.james hamlin: Mark - real nice guy & free yo mtv raps cards with every buy. U must stop by if you're in the city - get ya vintage on!!

Zions Gate Records is one of The 15 Best Places to Shop in Capitol Hill, Seattle.

12. Zions Gate Records

7.2
1100 E Pike St (11th Ave), Seattle, WA
Record Store · Capitol Hill · 3 tips and reviews

Mike C.Mike Calcagno: Great little record store with a good collection of rare S-P.

Jon B.Jon B: The cashier is a prick

charlie g.charlie gower ⚡: Great metal selection

Salon Swagger is one of The 15 Best Places to Shop in Capitol Hill, Seattle.

13. Salon Swagger

8.8
201 Summit Ave E (East John), Seattle, WA
Hair Salon · Capitol Hill · 11 tips and reviews

Tiff N.Tiff Napolitano: Brock and all the other stylists are awesome!

Sean D.Sean Delahunt: Nathan is at the top of his craft.

Katie T.Katie Toft: Rachel is a genius. Highly recommend trusting her with decisions about your hair.

Ghost Gallery is one of The 15 Best Places to Shop in Capitol Hill, Seattle.

14. Ghost Gallery

8.6
1111 E. Pike St Suite B (11th Ave), Seattle, WA
Art Gallery · Capitol Hill · 9 tips and reviews

Arnold F.Arnold Farrell: Fantastic rotating shows curated by a charming local. The place is neatly tucked away in a little secret garden and sort of hard to find. Lots of affordable small pieces and jewelry you can take home.

Kaleem R.Kaleem Rahman: There's a box full of awesome vintage photos and postcards in the back!

Lauren A.Lauren Albrecht: Great art show up now of works by Counsel Langley - a must see this May! (via Scoville) Read more.

Scream Salon is one of The 15 Best Places to Shop in Capitol Hill, Seattle.

15. Scream Salon

9.0
819 E Thomas St (at Broadway), Seattle, WA
Hair Salon · Capitol Hill · 12 tips and reviews

Alicia N.Alicia Neutrino: Heather just gave me one of the best haircuts I've ever had. She actually LISTENS to what you want, and then brainstorms based on what she hears, and then you get to make the final choice.

Foximus P.Foximus Potter: Go for the uber crazy color, you're in good hands here!

Scotland i.Scotland is and isn't: This is the only place to get your hair fixed. Everyone here is awesome and you should totally try some fun hair color.