Mario’s guidebook
Food scene
Temple Pastries
2524 S Jackson StOur favorite pastry and coffee spot.
Reckless Noodle House and Cocktails
2519 S Jackson StExcellent asian fusion and cocktails.
Very cool craft brewery with indoor and outdoor spaces. Creative food menu made to order.
100 locals recommend
Standard Brewing
2504 S Jackson StVery cool craft brewery with indoor and outdoor spaces. Creative food menu made to order.
Cupcake Royale
1111 E Pike StCupcakes and coffee!
Charming restaurant built into a residential house, with large wine selection, nice cocktails, and good food. Indoor and outdoor seating options.
104 locals recommend
Bottlehouse
1416 34th AveCharming restaurant built into a residential house, with large wine selection, nice cocktails, and good food. Indoor and outdoor seating options.
Red Cow
1423 34th AveDecadent french food with indoor and outdoor seating options.
Madrona Arms
1138 34th AveNeighborhood pub with food menu and a great burger!
Clean and well stocked fish shop with sustainably sourced fish, artisanal snacks (cheese, bread, wines, crackers). All their food stuff is really good. Some food made to order.
6 locals recommend
East Anchor Seafood
1126 34th AveClean and well stocked fish shop with sustainably sourced fish, artisanal snacks (cheese, bread, wines, crackers). All their food stuff is really good. Some food made to order.
Vendemmia
1126 34th AveExcellent food, great service! One of our favorite spots in the city!
Molly Moon's
4822 Rainier Ave SDelicious local ice cream shop.
Hi-Spot Cafe
1410 34th AveBreakfast, brunch, and lunch spot. Good food, friendly staff.
WOOD SHOP BBQ
2513 S Jackson StVery good barbecue and beers!
Cafe Selam
2715 E Cherry StGreat local Ethiopian food
Great, fresh doughnuts. Get there early on the weekends, or they'll sell out!
18 locals recommend
Raised Doughnuts
2301 23rd AveGreat, fresh doughnuts. Get there early on the weekends, or they'll sell out!
Meet the Moon
120 Lakeside AveGood cocktails and food, down by the water.
Local cafe and juice bar with premade food and sandwiches made-to-order.
7 locals recommend
Central Cafe and Juice Bar
2509 E Cherry StLocal cafe and juice bar with premade food and sandwiches made-to-order.
Great tap house with dozens of beers on tap, and tons more in bottles and cans. Can have a drink to stay, or beers to-go. They typically also have a food truck on site.
182 locals recommend
Chuck's Hop Shop & Kegs to go
2001 E Union StGreat tap house with dozens of beers on tap, and tons more in bottles and cans. Can have a drink to stay, or beers to-go. They typically also have a food truck on site.
COMMUNION Restaurant & Bar
2350 East Union StreetAward winning southern food restaurant.
Jackson Street Pizza Lounge
We love this place for the great pizza and awesome neighborhood vibe!
Neighborhoods
Very charming high street with cafes, restaurants, pubs, and some cool small clothing shops.
19 locals recommend
Madrona
Very charming high street with cafes, restaurants, pubs, and some cool small clothing shops.
Beautiful parks, stunning waterfront public spaces, relaxed waterfront restaurants and bars.
18 locals recommend
Leschi
Beautiful parks, stunning waterfront public spaces, relaxed waterfront restaurants and bars.
Central District
Diverse and cool neighborhood in Central Seattle.
Union Street
Union StreetHip neighborhood with plenty of restaurants and bars.
South Jackson Street
South Jackson StreetCool, diverse neighborhood with a few restaurants and bars.
Other places we like
Madrona Wine Merchants
1127 34th AveHuge selection of wine!
Ponder Cannabis Shop
2413 E Union StOur local pot shop!