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My Favorite Places in Seattle
Grand Central Bakery is one of My Favorite Places in Seattle.

1. Grand Central Bakery

8.4
1616 Eastlake Ave E (at E Garfield St), Seattle, WA
Bakery · South Lake Union · 34 tips and reviews
Voxx Coffee is one of My Favorite Places in Seattle.

2. Voxx Coffee

2245 Eastlake Ave E (at E Lynn St), Seattle, WA
Coffee Shop · Eastlake · 44 tips and reviews
Red Light Vintage Clothing is one of My Favorite Places in Seattle.

3. Red Light Vintage Clothing

312 Broadway E, Seattle, WA
Boutique · Capitol Hill · 5 tips and reviews
Marination Station is one of My Favorite Places in Seattle.

4. Marination Station

1412 Harvard Ave (at Broadway and Pike), Seattle, WA
Hawaiian Restaurant · First Hill · 80 tips and reviews
Hot Mama's Pizza is one of My Favorite Places in Seattle.

5. Hot Mama's Pizza

8.4
700 E Pine St (at Boylston Ave), Seattle, WA
Pizzeria · Capitol Hill · 72 tips and reviews
Li'l Woody's is one of My Favorite Places in Seattle.

6. Li'l Woody's

8.6
1211 Pine St, Seattle, WA
Burger Joint · Capitol Hill · 109 tips and reviews
Linda's Tavern is one of My Favorite Places in Seattle.

7. Linda's Tavern

8.5
707 E Pine St (at Boylston Ave), Seattle, WA
Dive Bar · Capitol Hill · 105 tips and reviews
Auto Battery Bar is one of My Favorite Places in Seattle.

8. Auto Battery Bar

1009 E Union St (btwn 10th & 11th), Seattle, WA
Sports Bar · First Hill · 30 tips and reviews
Garage Billiards is one of My Favorite Places in Seattle.

9. Garage Billiards

7.7
1130 Broadway (btwn Union & Madison), Seattle, WA
Bowling Alley · First Hill · 71 tips and reviews
Po Dog is one of My Favorite Places in Seattle.

10. Po Dog

1009 E Union St (btw 10th and 11th), Seattle, WA
Hot Dog Joint · First Hill · 47 tips and reviews
Poquitos is one of My Favorite Places in Seattle.

11. Poquitos

7.6
1000 E Pike St (at 10th Ave.), Seattle, WA
Mexican Restaurant · Capitol Hill · 116 tips and reviews
Capitol Club is one of My Favorite Places in Seattle.

12. Capitol Club

414 E Pine St, Seattle, WA
Bar · Capitol Hill · 25 tips and reviews
Dick's Drive-In is one of My Favorite Places in Seattle.

13. Dick's Drive-In

8.7
115 Broadway E (E Denny), Seattle, WA
Burger Joint · Capitol Hill · 113 tips and reviews
Madison Pub is one of My Favorite Places in Seattle.

14. Madison Pub

8.3
1315 E Madison St (at E Union St), Seattle, WA
Gay Bar · 36 tips and reviews
McMenamins Six Arms is one of My Favorite Places in Seattle.

15. McMenamins Six Arms

7.4
300 E Pike St (at Minor Ave.), Seattle, WA
Pub · Capitol Hill · 72 tips and reviews
Bathtub Gin & Co. is one of My Favorite Places in Seattle.

16. Bathtub Gin & Co.

8.7
2205 2nd Ave (at Blanchard St), Seattle, WA
Speakeasy · Belltown · 117 tips and reviews
Bauhaus Books & Coffee is one of My Favorite Places in Seattle.

17. Bauhaus Books & Coffee

414 E Pine St, Seattle, WA
Coffee Shop · Capitol Hill · 88 tips and reviews
Starbucks is one of My Favorite Places in Seattle.

18. Starbucks

1600 E Olive Way (Summit & Olive), Seattle, WA
Coffee Shop · Capitol Hill · 83 tips and reviews
Redwood is one of My Favorite Places in Seattle.

19. Redwood

514 E Howell St (at Belmont Ave.), Seattle, WA
Dive Bar · Capitol Hill · 46 tips and reviews
The Living Room is one of My Favorite Places in Seattle.

20. The Living Room

1355 E Olive Way (btw Melrose & Bellevue), Seattle, WA
Lounge · Capitol Hill · 13 tips and reviews
Serious Pie is one of My Favorite Places in Seattle.

21. Serious Pie

8.9
2001 4th Ave (btwn Virginia & Lenora), Seattle, WA
Pizzeria · Belltown · 269 tips and reviews
Barnes & Noble is one of My Favorite Places in Seattle.

22. Barnes & Noble

600 Pine St #107 (Pacific Place), Seattle, WA
Bookstore · Seattle Central Business District · 27 tips and reviews
City Market is one of My Favorite Places in Seattle.

23. City Market

7.5
1722 Bellevue Ave, Seattle, WA
Convenience Store · Capitol Hill · 10 tips and reviews
Whole Foods Market is one of My Favorite Places in Seattle.

24. Whole Foods Market

8.7
2210 Westlake Ave (at Denny Way), Seattle, WA
Grocery Store · Belltown · 107 tips and reviews
Ralph's Grocery & Deli is one of My Favorite Places in Seattle.

25. Ralph's Grocery & Deli

2035 4th Ave (at Lenora St.), Seattle, WA
Grocery Store · Belltown · 26 tips and reviews
QFC is one of My Favorite Places in Seattle.

26. QFC

6.8
417 Broadway E (btwn E Republican & E Harrison St), Seattle, WA
Supermarket · Capitol Hill · 37 tips and reviews
B&O Espresso is one of My Favorite Places in Seattle.

27. B&O Espresso

5404 Leary Ave NW, Seattle, WA
Café · Ballard · 69 tips and reviews
Remedy Teas is one of My Favorite Places in Seattle.

28. Remedy Teas

345 15th Ave E (at E Harrison St.), Seattle, WA
Tea Room · Capitol Hill · 65 tips and reviews
Stumptown Coffee Roasters is one of My Favorite Places in Seattle.

29. Stumptown Coffee Roasters

1115 12th Ave (at Spring St), Seattle, WA
Coffee Shop · First Hill · 74 tips and reviews
Cinerama is one of My Favorite Places in Seattle.

30. Cinerama

2100 4th Ave (at Lenora St), Seattle, WA
Movie Theater · Belltown · 120 tips and reviews
Boeing IMAX Theater is one of My Favorite Places in Seattle.

31. Boeing IMAX Theater

8.8
200 2nd Ave N (in Pacific Science Center), Seattle, WA
Movie Theater · Lower Queen Anne · 38 tips and reviews
Paramount Theatre is one of My Favorite Places in Seattle.

32. Paramount Theatre

9.1
911 Pine St (at 9th Ave), Seattle, WA
Performing Arts Venue · Seattle Central Business District · 94 tips and reviews
Pioneer Square Art Walk is one of My Favorite Places in Seattle.

33. Pioneer Square Art Walk

7.4
(Occidental Ave S and S Washington St.), Seattle, WA
Art Gallery · Pioneer Square · 2 tips and reviews
Seattle Center is one of My Favorite Places in Seattle.

34. Seattle Center

9.3
305 Harrison St (at 5th Ave), Seattle, WA
Plaza · Lower Queen Anne · 79 tips and reviews
International Fountain is one of My Favorite Places in Seattle.

35. International Fountain

9.0
305 Harrison St (Seattle Center), Seattle, WA
Fountain · Lower Queen Anne · 36 tips and reviews
Volunteer Park is one of My Favorite Places in Seattle.

36. Volunteer Park

9.5
1247 15th Ave E, Seattle, WA
Park · Capitol Hill · 62 tips and reviews
Olympic Sculpture Park Pocket Beach is one of My Favorite Places in Seattle.

37. Olympic Sculpture Park Pocket Beach

8.8
Seattle, WA
Beach · Belltown · 6 tips and reviews
Cal Anderson Park is one of My Favorite Places in Seattle.

38. Cal Anderson Park

8.9
1635 11th Ave W (btwn E Denny Way & E Pine St), Seattle, WA
Park · Capitol Hill · 53 tips and reviews
Raven Cuts, Color, & Conversation is one of My Favorite Places in Seattle.

39. Raven Cuts, Color, & Conversation

7.4
1213 Pine St, Seattle, WA
Hair Salon · Capitol Hill · 5 tips and reviews
The Tin Table is one of My Favorite Places in Seattle.

40. The Tin Table

6.8
915 E Pine St, Seattle, WA
New American Restaurant · Capitol Hill · 34 tips and reviews
Still Liquor is one of My Favorite Places in Seattle.

41. Still Liquor

7.6
1524 Minor Ave (btwn Pike & Pine), Seattle, WA
Bar · Capitol Hill · 28 tips and reviews
Café Presse is one of My Favorite Places in Seattle.

42. Café Presse

1117 12th Ave (btwn Madison & Spring), Seattle, WA
French Restaurant · First Hill · 130 tips and reviews
Olympic Sculpture Park is one of My Favorite Places in Seattle.

43. Olympic Sculpture Park

8.8
2901 Western Ave, Seattle, WA
Sculpture Garden · Belltown · 141 tips and reviews
Alki Beach Park is one of My Favorite Places in Seattle.

44. Alki Beach Park

9.4
1702 Alki Ave. SW, Seattle, WA
Beach · Alki · 102 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: This two-and-a-half-mile strip of sandy beach is one of the most popular beaches in the area, and it was also where Seattle's first non-Native American settlers spent their first winter.

45. Green Lake Park

9.3
7201 E Green Lake Dr N, Seattle, WA
Park · Green Lake · 113 tips and reviews
Discovery Park is one of My Favorite Places in Seattle.

46. Discovery Park

9.5
3801 Discovery Park Blvd, Seattle, WA
Park · Magnolia · 83 tips and reviews
Golden Gardens Park is one of My Favorite Places in Seattle.

47. Golden Gardens Park

9.4
8498 Seaview Pl NW, Seattle, WA
Beach · Sunset Hill · 82 tips and reviews
Barrio Mexican Kitchen & Bar is one of My Favorite Places in Seattle.

48. Barrio Mexican Kitchen & Bar

1420 12th Ave (at E Pike St), Seattle, WA
Mexican Restaurant · Capitol Hill · 135 tips and reviews

Seattle MetSeattle Met: Grandly scaled, candle-bedecked locations on both sides of Lake Washington have a touch of corporate chill, but the tequila-focused bar program is on par with the best in town. Read more.

Bathtub Gin & Co. is one of My Favorite Places in Seattle.

49. Bathtub Gin & Co.

8.7
2205 2nd Ave (at Blanchard St), Seattle, WA
Speakeasy · Belltown · 117 tips and reviews

Seattle MetSeattle Met: The most easygoing of the speakeasy set, rollicking Bathtub Gin—and especially the subterranean back room—is where icy Seattle finds its inner friendly. Read more.

The Harvest Vine is one of My Favorite Places in Seattle.

50. The Harvest Vine

8.3
2701 E Madison St (at 27th Ave E), Seattle, WA
Spanish Restaurant · 41 tips and reviews

Seattle MetSeattle Met: Your old Iberian favorite is enjoying a performance renaissance, in tiny quarters as thick with old-country mood as any place in Seattle. And these days, there’s simply no going wrong with any of it. Read more.

Quinn's Pub is one of My Favorite Places in Seattle.

51. Quinn's Pub

8.5
1001 E Pike St (at 10th Ave), Seattle, WA
Gastropub · Capitol Hill · 142 tips and reviews

EaterEater: The beer list is a thing of beauty & the burger is one of the best around. If you're feeling adventurous: the $30 chefs choice menu, essentially a tasting menu inside a burger. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Brave Horse Tavern is one of My Favorite Places in Seattle.

52. Brave Horse Tavern

310 Terry Ave N (btwn Harrison & Thomas), Seattle, WA
Gastropub · South Lake Union · 166 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Brave Horse offers a well-curated list of local beers, amazing pretzels & impressive bar food. Check out the full calendar of special beer dinners and other events. [Eater 38 Member]

Captain Blacks is one of My Favorite Places in Seattle.

53. Captain Blacks

8.1
129 Belmont Ave E (btw E Olive Way & E Denny Way), Seattle, WA
Bar · Capitol Hill · 42 tips and reviews
Neighbours Nightclub is one of My Favorite Places in Seattle.

54. Neighbours Nightclub

6.1
1509 Broadway, Seattle, WA
Gay Bar · Capitol Hill · 48 tips and reviews
Havana is one of My Favorite Places in Seattle.

55. Havana

5.8
1010 E Pike St (at 10th Ave.), Seattle, WA
Night Club · Capitol Hill · 38 tips and reviews
Cha Cha Lounge is one of My Favorite Places in Seattle.

56. Cha Cha Lounge

6.5
1013 E Pike St (btwn 10th & 11th), Seattle, WA
Dive Bar · Capitol Hill · 48 tips and reviews
Unicorn is one of My Favorite Places in Seattle.

57. Unicorn

8.1
1118 E Pike St (btwn 11th Ave & 12th Ave), Seattle, WA
Lounge · Capitol Hill · 188 tips and reviews
The Crocodile is one of My Favorite Places in Seattle.

58. The Crocodile

8.3
2505 1st Ave (at Wall), Seattle, WA
Rock Club · Belltown · 55 tips and reviews
Peso's Kitchen & Lounge is one of My Favorite Places in Seattle.

59. Peso's Kitchen & Lounge

605 Queen Anne Ave N (at W Mercer St), Seattle, WA
Mexican Restaurant · Lower Queen Anne · 131 tips and reviews
Brouwer's Cafe is one of My Favorite Places in Seattle.

60. Brouwer's Cafe

400 N 35th St (at Phinney Ave. N), Seattle, WA
Pub · Fremont · 106 tips and reviews
Barça is one of My Favorite Places in Seattle.

61. Barça

6.0
1510 11th Ave (btwn Pike & Pine), Seattle, WA
Lounge · Capitol Hill · 25 tips and reviews
Knee High Stocking Co. is one of My Favorite Places in Seattle.

62. Knee High Stocking Co.

8.5
1356 E Olive Way (at Bellevue Ave), Seattle, WA
Speakeasy · Capitol Hill · 66 tips and reviews
Victory Lounge is one of My Favorite Places in Seattle.

63. Victory Lounge

6.5
433 Eastlake Ave E (Republican St), Seattle, WA
Dive Bar · South Lake Union · 19 tips and reviews
Irwin's Cafe at Hydro House is one of My Favorite Places in Seattle.

64. Irwin's Cafe at Hydro House

1201B Eastlake Ave E, Seattle, WA
Café · South Lake Union · 3 tips and reviews
Tavern Law is one of My Favorite Places in Seattle.

65. Tavern Law

8.0
1406 12th Ave (at Madison St), Seattle, WA
Speakeasy · Capitol Hill · 114 tips and reviews

Seattle MetSeattle Met: Tavern Law attracts a comely crowd that sips expertly wrought flips, slings, sours, and punches while snacking on small plates rich enough to hold up against those potent pre-Prohibition potables. Read more.

Tap House Grill is one of My Favorite Places in Seattle.

66. Tap House Grill

1506 6th Ave (btwn Pike St & Pine St), Seattle, WA
Beer Bar · Seattle Central Business District · 119 tips and reviews
Lumen Field is one of My Favorite Places in Seattle.

67. Lumen Field

9.2
800 Occidental Ave S, Seattle, WA
Stadium · Pioneer Square · 273 tips and reviews
Lynn Street Mini Park is one of My Favorite Places in Seattle.

68. Lynn Street Mini Park

7.3
E Lynn St. & Fairview Ave. E, Seattle, WA
Park · Eastlake · 2 tips and reviews
Illumina Lake Union Apartments is one of My Favorite Places in Seattle.

69. Illumina Lake Union Apartments

219 E Garfield St (Eastlake), Seattle, WA
Apartment or Condo · South Lake Union · 2 tips and reviews
Microsoft Store is one of My Favorite Places in Seattle.

70. Microsoft Store

2624 NE University Village St (at 26th Ave NE), Seattle, WA
Electronics Store · 25 tips and reviews
Apple University Village is one of My Favorite Places in Seattle.

71. Apple University Village

8.4
2651 NE 49th St, Seattle, WA
Electronics Store · University Village · 48 tips and reviews
Columbia Center is one of My Favorite Places in Seattle.

72. Columbia Center

701 5th Ave (at Columbia St), Seattle, WA
Structure · Seattle Central Business District · 26 tips and reviews
Space Needle is one of My Favorite Places in Seattle.

73. Space Needle

8.8
400 Broad St, Seattle, WA
Monument · Lower Queen Anne · 424 tips and reviews
Seattle City Hall is one of My Favorite Places in Seattle.

74. Seattle City Hall

600 4th Ave (btwn Cherry & James), Seattle, WA
City Hall · Pioneer Square · 5 tips and reviews
Terry's 14 Carrot Cafe is one of My Favorite Places in Seattle.

75. Terry's 14 Carrot Cafe

7.3
2305 Eastlake Ave E (at E Lynn St), Seattle, WA
Sandwich Spot · Eastlake · 25 tips and reviews
Alaska Airlines Arena is one of My Favorite Places in Seattle.

76. Alaska Airlines Arena

3910 Montlake Blvd NE (at HEC Edmundson Pavilion), Seattle, WA
College Basketball Court · University District · 14 tips and reviews
The Pine Box is one of My Favorite Places in Seattle.

77. The Pine Box

8.5
1600 Melrose Ave (at Pine St), Seattle, WA
Beer Bar · Capitol Hill · 75 tips and reviews
1201 Third Avenue Building is one of My Favorite Places in Seattle.

78. 1201 Third Avenue Building

1201 3rd Ave (btwn University & Seneca), Seattle, WA
Structure · Seattle Central Business District · 1 tip
Pamela's Fine Foods is one of My Favorite Places in Seattle.

79. Pamela's Fine Foods

607 Stewart St, Seattle, WA
Sandwich Spot · Belltown · 8 tips and reviews
Eastlake Chiropractic and Massage Center is one of My Favorite Places in Seattle.

80. Eastlake Chiropractic and Massage Center

6.0
2722 Eastlake Ave E Ste 360 (at Hamlin), Seattle, WA
Chiropractor · Eastlake · 80 tips and reviews
Nordstrom is one of My Favorite Places in Seattle.

81. Nordstrom

8.0
500 Pine St, Seattle, WA
Department Store · Seattle Central Business District · 103 tips and reviews
Top Pot Doughnuts is one of My Favorite Places in Seattle.

82. Top Pot Doughnuts

8.2
720 3rd Ave (at Columbia), Seattle, WA
Donut Shop · Seattle Central Business District · 14 tips and reviews
Seattle Ferry Terminal is one of My Favorite Places in Seattle.

83. Seattle Ferry Terminal

801 Alaskan Way (at Pier 52), Seattle, WA
Marine Terminal · 134 tips and reviews
Tower Deli is one of My Favorite Places in Seattle.

84. Tower Deli

7.3
1809 7th Ave (Olive Way), Seattle, WA
Deli · Belltown · 9 tips and reviews
Pike Place Fish Market is one of My Favorite Places in Seattle.

85. Pike Place Fish Market

9.0
86 Pike Pl, Seattle, WA
Fish Market · Pike Place · 73 tips and reviews
Hattie's Hat Restaurant is one of My Favorite Places in Seattle.

86. Hattie's Hat Restaurant

8.3
5231 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA
Bar · Ballard · 58 tips and reviews
Tractor Tavern is one of My Favorite Places in Seattle.

87. Tractor Tavern

8.8
5213 Ballard Ave NW (at 20th Ave NW), Seattle, WA
Rock Club · Ballard · 27 tips and reviews
Mediterranean Avenue is one of My Favorite Places in Seattle.

88. Mediterranean Avenue

400 Pine St (in Westlake Center), Seattle, WA
Mediterranean Restaurant · Seattle Central Business District · 8 tips and reviews
Magnuson Park Off-Leash Dog Park is one of My Favorite Places in Seattle.

89. Magnuson Park Off-Leash Dog Park

8.5
6000 NE 74th St (at 70th Ave NE), Seattle, WA
Dog Park · Sand Point · 21 tips and reviews
Columbia City Theater is one of My Favorite Places in Seattle.

90. Columbia City Theater

8.5
4916 Rainier Ave S (S Ferdinand St), Seattle, WA
Music Venue · Columbia City · 15 tips and reviews
Volunteer Park Conservatory is one of My Favorite Places in Seattle.

91. Volunteer Park Conservatory

9.0
1402 E Galer St, Seattle, WA
Garden · Capitol Hill · 21 tips and reviews
Pike Place Market is one of My Favorite Places in Seattle.

92. Pike Place Market

9.3
85 Pike St (at Pine St), Seattle, WA
Market · 719 tips and reviews
La Carta De Oaxaca is one of My Favorite Places in Seattle.

93. La Carta De Oaxaca

8.5
5431 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA
Mexican Restaurant · Ballard · 108 tips and reviews
Old School Frozen Custard is one of My Favorite Places in Seattle.

94. Old School Frozen Custard

34th street (Fremont Ave), Seattle, WA
Ice Cream Parlor · Fremont · 8 tips and reviews
Washington Park Arboretum is one of My Favorite Places in Seattle.

95. Washington Park Arboretum

9.4
2300 Arboretum Dr E, Seattle, WA
Botanical Garden · Madison Park · 49 tips and reviews
The 5 Point Cafe is one of My Favorite Places in Seattle.

96. The 5 Point Cafe

8.5
415 Cedar St (at Denny Way), Seattle, WA
Bar · Belltown · 198 tips and reviews
Lake Union Park is one of My Favorite Places in Seattle.

97. Lake Union Park

8.9
860 Terry Ave N, Seattle, WA
Park · 43 tips and reviews
University Village is one of My Favorite Places in Seattle.

98. University Village

8.9
2623 NE University Village St, Seattle, WA
Shopping Plaza · 71 tips and reviews
D'ambrosio Gelato is one of My Favorite Places in Seattle.

99. D'ambrosio Gelato

1542 12th Ave (at E Pine St.), Seattle, WA
Ice Cream Parlor · Capitol Hill · 19 tips and reviews
Uwajimaya is one of My Favorite Places in Seattle.

100. Uwajimaya

8.9
600 5th Ave S (at S Dearborn St), Seattle, WA
Supermarket · International District · 107 tips and reviews
Green Lake Loop is one of My Favorite Places in Seattle.

101. Green Lake Loop

9.6
7201 E Green Lake Dr N (path around Green Lake), Seattle, WA
Hiking Trail · Green Lake · 43 tips and reviews
Elysian Brewing Company is one of My Favorite Places in Seattle.

102. Elysian Brewing Company

7.6
1221 E Pike St (at 13th Ave E), Seattle, WA
Brewery · Capitol Hill · 127 tips and reviews
REI is one of My Favorite Places in Seattle.

103. REI

9.4
222 Yale Ave N (at Eastlake Ave E), Seattle, WA
Sporting Goods Retail · South Lake Union · 93 tips and reviews
14 Carrot Taco Stand is one of My Favorite Places in Seattle.

104. 14 Carrot Taco Stand

2305 Eastlake Ave E, Seattle, WA
Taco Restaurant · Eastlake · 1 tip
Alaska Airlines Field at Husky Stadium is one of My Favorite Places in Seattle.

105. Alaska Airlines Field at Husky Stadium

3800 Montlake Blvd (at Pacific Pl.), Seattle, WA
College Football Field · University District · 29 tips and reviews
AMC Seattle 10 is one of My Favorite Places in Seattle.

106. AMC Seattle 10

8.1
4500 9th Ave NE, Seattle, WA
Movie Theater · University District · 46 tips and reviews