Ella Bailey Park is one of The 15 Best Places for Hidden Spots in Seattle.

1. Ella Bailey Park

8.8
2601 W Smith St., Seattle, WA
Playground · Magnolia · 11 tips and reviews

Valentina V.Valentina Vitols: A hidden gem with one of the coolest views of Seattle's skyline, picnic tables and a playground.

Kristin M.Kristin M.: Great place for a BBQ with friends or family. A hidden gem of Seattle!

Peter W.Peter Watson: One of the 10 best parks in Seattle.

Storyville Coffee Company is one of The 15 Best Places for Hidden Spots in Seattle.

2. Storyville Coffee Company

8.8
94 Pike St #34 (1st Ave (Pike Place Market)), Seattle, WA
Coffee Shop · Pike Place · 164 tips and reviews

Becca H.Becca H: Long line but such a cozy hidden gem at the market.

Lyne M.Lyne Marie: Everything great, espresso, view, granola, staff, setting. A bit hard to find, it is on top floor, a well hidden gem!

Paul M.Paul Mederos: Hidden oasis of delicious cold brew coffee and espresso drinks. The breakfast sandwiches are so tasty.

Sol Liquor Lounge is one of The 15 Best Places for Hidden Spots in Seattle.

3. Sol Liquor Lounge

8.7
607 Summit Ave E (at E Mercer St), Seattle, WA
Cocktail Bar · Capitol Hill · 53 tips and reviews

Mike B.Mike B.: A hidden gem!! Try out Libby's Mai Tai.

Daniel L.Daniel Lemor: Amazing cocktails with fresh squeezed juices and home made mixers. It’s a small hidden gem with amazing cocktails. Highly recommend a visit.

Curtis D.Curtis Dickie: For the best Whiskey Sours in Seattle, fresh squeezed fruit and premium whiskey.

Maharaja is one of The 15 Best Places for Hidden Spots in Seattle.

4. Maharaja

8.5
4542 California Ave SW (at Alaska), Seattle, WA
Indian Restaurant · West Seattle · 23 tips and reviews

Tim A.Tim Aidlin: Sorry if I ruin it for those in-the-know, but this place has the best "secret bar" in West Seattle, IMHO (and *awesome* food.)

Carrie S.Carrie Shevelson: Secret bar in the back. Great Tikka. Saag is perfect. Hey, you can even get the glory delivered!

Aaron W.Aaron Wheeler: Love the vegetarian dishes, samosas, and aloo ghobi!

Warren G. Magnuson Park is one of The 15 Best Places for Hidden Spots in Seattle.

5. Warren G. Magnuson Park

9.4
7400 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA
Park · Sand Point · 32 tips and reviews

Celeste T.Celeste Thayer: Lots of good wandering, nice hidden gems such as the children's garden

SooFabSooFab: Beautiful Park with tons of activities, lake swimming, soccer and baseball parks as well as a bunch of hiking trails.

HISTORYHISTORY: Named for Sen. Magnuson, creative force behind the Pacific Science Center, the park is home to Sound Garden, a collection of oscillating aluminum tubes that, when wind passes over them, hum hauntingly

Bathtub Gin & Co. is one of The 15 Best Places for Hidden Spots in Seattle.

6. Bathtub Gin & Co.

8.2
2205 2nd Ave (at Blanchard St), Seattle, WA
Speakeasy · Belltown · 117 tips and reviews

Mingfei Y.Mingfei Yan: Really need to be patient to find this place. It is at a valley - opposite of a parking lot. But definitely a hidden gem.

LindaLou H.LindaLou Holley: Cute, little speakeasy with fantastic drinks.

Bob Wan Qi K.Bob Wan Qi Kim: Do NOT tell anyone about BG&Co. I will hurt you.

Jefferson Park is one of The 15 Best Places for Hidden Spots in Seattle.

7. Jefferson Park

9.1
4165 16th Ave. S, Seattle, WA
Park · North Beacon Hill · 10 tips and reviews

Zoe B.Zoe B: A hidden gem.

Genevieve C.Genevieve Chan: Such a great park! Lots of open spaces and a great panoramic view of the Olympics and downtown. Can't wait for the spray park to be open!

Jef D.Jef Dela Cruz: Bring a camera, there's a great view of dtown there

Zig Zag Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Hidden Spots in Seattle.

8. Zig Zag Cafe

8.8
1501 Western Ave, Seattle, WA
Cocktail Bar · Pike Place · 143 tips and reviews

TimTim: A hidden gem. Great ambience.

Carl F.Carl Figueiredo: HIDDEN GEM. So good. Staff are cocktail pharmacists that offer thoughtful consultation followed by sublime execution. Do not miss this place if serious about the cocktail craft.

elizabeth S.elizabeth Scott: Great place for a cocktail... nice ambiance, great bartenders, delicious drinks! Read more.

Lagunitas Seattle Taproom & Beer Sanctuary is one of The 15 Best Places for Hidden Spots in Seattle.

9. Lagunitas Seattle Taproom & Beer Sanctuary

8.4
1550 NW 49th St (at 17th Ave NW), Seattle, WA
Brewery · Ballard · 7 tips and reviews

John W.John Ware: A hidden gem (in a large purple building). Play bocce or corn hole while you're enjoying a few beers.

Chris K.Chris Kelner: Amazing spot, great beer, live music, protector in the back, food truck

Drew M.Drew Milam: Meh beers... San Diego brewery in Seattle. Definitely recommend trying out the numerous local breweries (Reubens, Peddler, Stoup) nearby instead of this spot.

Streissguth Gardens is one of The 15 Best Places for Hidden Spots in Seattle.

10. Streissguth Gardens

8.3
1640 Broadway, Seattle, WA
Garden · Capitol Hill · 5 tips and reviews

Jason H.Jason Horowitz: One of Seattle's hidden gems. Take some extra time to explore the narrow, winding paths through the hillside.

CrawdaddyCrawdaddy: This is one of the best places to watch the sunset in my opinion. You don't have a good view of the city however the view over Queen Anne and the Olympic Mountain peaks and ridges are incredible.

DenMom & MoMo W.DenMom & MoMo W: Fairies must live here. So amazing.

ETG Coffee & Bakery is one of The 15 Best Places for Hidden Spots in Seattle.

11. ETG Coffee & Bakery

8.0
3512 Fremont Pl N (Evanston), Seattle, WA
Coffee Shop · Fremont · 24 tips and reviews

Gvn G.Gvn Geist: One of the best Americanos in Seattle. A hidden gem!

Sian K.Sian Kennedy: best espresso best drip best baked goods best place to feel good

Erik P.Erik P: An "authentic" Fremont experience. Awesome baked goods that are made on-site!

Take 5 Urban Market is one of The 15 Best Places for Hidden Spots in Seattle.

12. Take 5 Urban Market

8.5
6757 8th Ave NW (at 70th St NW), Seattle, WA
Deli · Ballard · 16 tips and reviews

Felicity M.Felicity Mould: This is a hidden gem! Awesome selection of sandwiches, soups, beer, wine and dairy. Gluten free bread available! Big thumbs up.

Royal S.Royal Stuart: The sandwiches are fantastic at the Take 5, but do yourself a favor and get the Mac & Cheese. It's to die for.

In BallardIn Ballard: Homemade meals and all the essentials- this is the cornerstone of a great neighborhood!

The Birdhouse is one of The 15 Best Places for Hidden Spots in Seattle.

13. The Birdhouse

8.5
3507 SW Henderson St (35th Ave Sw), Seattle, WA
Coffee Shop · Fauntleroy · 15 tips and reviews

Jonathon C.Jonathon Colman: A hidden gem in southwest Seattle.

Lisa S.Lisa Smith: Egg ham cheese and greens on a croissant. Nutella Americano. Friendly staff. Cute little patio of corrugated steel.

Eric T.Eric Tigre: Bird on a Wire Coffee captures genuine cafe spirit as a social salon gathering friends and neighbors together over espresso. It's bird-themed crafty-kitsch room pulses with good vibes and good cheer. Read more.

Ballard Market is one of The 15 Best Places for Hidden Spots in Seattle.

14. Ballard Market

8.8
1400 NW 56th St (at Market), Seattle, WA
Supermarket · Ballard · 25 tips and reviews

John W.John Ware: Great beer selection (bring your growler), great meat and produce. Hidden gem: bulk herbs & spices.

Jeff H.Jeff Hackmeister: Beat grocery option in Ballard. Great produce, big selection of prepared food and an impressive selection of beer and wine!

Troy M.Troy Morris: Leave plenty of time for wonderment and debate if you plan on visiting the beer section.

Baja Bistro is one of The 15 Best Places for Hidden Spots in Seattle.

15. Baja Bistro

7.8
2710 Beacon Ave S (Mc), Seattle, WA
Mexican Restaurant · North Beacon Hill · 31 tips and reviews

Robert G.Robert Goodnight: Hidden gem. Short walk from the light rail.

Melissa G.Melissa Goodnight: Right off the light rail. The iced tea was a little murky, but the chicken burrito was really good. Also, the salsa they use is amazing! I'd consider this a hidden gem, for sure.

Eli M.Eli Martin: Try a latte! One of the better latte's I've had lately... Pleasant surprise for sure!