Things we Love in Seattle

Elaine & David
Elaine & David
Things we Love in Seattle

Food Scene

This Starbucks is located in the upstairs of the QFC, and has a great view of the neighborhood. The folks who work there are the nicest! And it's 2 blocks from our house, so convenient.
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Starbucks
1912 Pike Pl
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This Starbucks is located in the upstairs of the QFC, and has a great view of the neighborhood. The folks who work there are the nicest! And it's 2 blocks from our house, so convenient.
Very satisfying cheap Pho restaurant. Abundant noodle bowls are perfect on a cold evening, or anytime. The place has simple, functional ambience, but that's not the reason to go there.
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Than Brothers
2309 N 45th St
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Very satisfying cheap Pho restaurant. Abundant noodle bowls are perfect on a cold evening, or anytime. The place has simple, functional ambience, but that's not the reason to go there.
This adorable taqueria has a counter to order to go or eat in. You can eat at the counter by the sidewalk outside, or go in and get a table. Great food, reasonable prices - everybody loves it.
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TNT Taqueria
2114 N 45th St
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This adorable taqueria has a counter to order to go or eat in. You can eat at the counter by the sidewalk outside, or go in and get a table. Great food, reasonable prices - everybody loves it.
This place makes their own chocolates, and serves amazing pastries and coffee/tea. Folks go here to work or socialize. It's cozy and friendly.
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Chocolati Cafe Wallingford
1716 N 45th St
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This place makes their own chocolates, and serves amazing pastries and coffee/tea. Folks go here to work or socialize. It's cozy and friendly.
Because, cupcakes!
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Trophy Cupcakes & Party - Wallingford Center
1815 N 45th St
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Because, cupcakes!
There is always a line at Fainting Goat, but it always moves fast enough to make it entirely worth the wait. Great gelato, seasonal flavors and a good selection. TEMPORARILY CLOSED as of March 2024, they are moving up the street but have not yet re-opened.
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Fainting Goat Gelato - Wallingford
2210 N 45th St
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There is always a line at Fainting Goat, but it always moves fast enough to make it entirely worth the wait. Great gelato, seasonal flavors and a good selection. TEMPORARILY CLOSED as of March 2024, they are moving up the street but have not yet re-opened.
There is also always a line at Molly Moon's, because the ice cream is just that good. Seasonal flavors, very creative menu. The line here does not move so fast, though, so here is a tip: if you just want a pint (and not a hand dipped cone or sundae), you can skip the line, go grab the pint from the cooler, head straight to the cashier, and boom! you're outta there in no time flat.
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Molly Moon's Homemade Ice Cream
917 E Pine St
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There is also always a line at Molly Moon's, because the ice cream is just that good. Seasonal flavors, very creative menu. The line here does not move so fast, though, so here is a tip: if you just want a pint (and not a hand dipped cone or sundae), you can skip the line, go grab the pint from the cooler, head straight to the cashier, and boom! you're outta there in no time flat.
We have never eaten here, but there is always a long line of young folks outside waiting for a table, so we are guessing it is pretty good.
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Musashi's
1400 N 45th St
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We have never eaten here, but there is always a long line of young folks outside waiting for a table, so we are guessing it is pretty good.
Their pizza is good, and they make gluten free options that are actually tasty. Plus, the service is great.
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Olympia Pizza & Spaghetti House III
516 15th Ave E
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Their pizza is good, and they make gluten free options that are actually tasty. Plus, the service is great.
they make their own pasta, the food is great and the place has a fun quirky decor thing going on.
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Bizzarro Italian Cafe
1307 N 46th St
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they make their own pasta, the food is great and the place has a fun quirky decor thing going on.
Solid diner, breakfast is a treat.
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Blue Star Cafe & Pub
4512 Stone Way N
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Solid diner, breakfast is a treat.

Drinks & Nightlife

Mellow place, nice bar menu, decent wine list. Sometimes gets a little crowded. We have good luck getting a seat by going earlier.
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Russell's Tavern
4111 Stone Way N
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Mellow place, nice bar menu, decent wine list. Sometimes gets a little crowded. We have good luck getting a seat by going earlier.
Cause we like the funk! They regularly host a couple of bands that play old school funk music. Other stuff too, check out their calendar.
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Sea Monster Lounge
2202 N 45th St
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Cause we like the funk! They regularly host a couple of bands that play old school funk music. Other stuff too, check out their calendar.
Amazing food, from small plates to full meals and the best cakes. Relaxed neighborhood pub, with great beer selection and creative cocktail menu.
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Union Saloon
3645 Wallingford Ave N
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Amazing food, from small plates to full meals and the best cakes. Relaxed neighborhood pub, with great beer selection and creative cocktail menu.

Parks & Nature

One of the best views of downtown Seattle across Lake Union. Worth a picnic on a sunny day. Bring a kite, if that's your thing.
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Парк Газовых Работ
2101 N Northlake Way
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One of the best views of downtown Seattle across Lake Union. Worth a picnic on a sunny day. Bring a kite, if that's your thing.
A short walk (just over a half mile) gets you to the most heavily used park in Seattle. There is a trail around the perimeter of Green Lake for bikes & pedestrians, as well as a community center with a pool, basketball courts, soccer fields and more. Shops and restaurants across the street from Green Lake on the eastern and northern edges. There are often events there on weekends, especially in the summer, and the people watching is never dull.
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Green Lake
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A short walk (just over a half mile) gets you to the most heavily used park in Seattle. There is a trail around the perimeter of Green Lake for bikes & pedestrians, as well as a community center with a pool, basketball courts, soccer fields and more. Shops and restaurants across the street from Green Lake on the eastern and northern edges. There are often events there on weekends, especially in the summer, and the people watching is never dull.
Beautiful seaside park along Puget Sound, 20 minute car ride, 40 min bike ride or one hour bus ride from our home. Views of nearby islands and the distant Olympic Mountains on a clear day, as well as sailboats, ferries, kite surfing, wildlife and more. Coming soon (May 2024?) is a concession stand for sandwiches, drinks and snacks. Parking can take a minute to secure, but it's worth it.
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Парк Голден-Гарденс
8498 Seaview Pl NW
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Beautiful seaside park along Puget Sound, 20 minute car ride, 40 min bike ride or one hour bus ride from our home. Views of nearby islands and the distant Olympic Mountains on a clear day, as well as sailboats, ferries, kite surfing, wildlife and more. Coming soon (May 2024?) is a concession stand for sandwiches, drinks and snacks. Parking can take a minute to secure, but it's worth it.

Essentials

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QFC
1401 Broadway
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CVS

Shopping

fun socks! other stuff too.
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The Sock Monster
1318 N 45th St
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fun socks! other stuff too.
Your full service novelty store, complete with rubber chickens. Even if you don't buy anything, you will enjoy the visit.
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Archie McPhee
1300 N 45th St
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Your full service novelty store, complete with rubber chickens. Even if you don't buy anything, you will enjoy the visit.
It's not really a mall, because it is in an old school building, and not so big as a mall. There are a couple of nice clothing stores for women's clothes or children's, and an import store, a yarn store, and a place to get your kid's hair cut.
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Wallingford Center
1815 N 45th St
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It's not really a mall, because it is in an old school building, and not so big as a mall. There are a couple of nice clothing stores for women's clothes or children's, and an import store, a yarn store, and a place to get your kid's hair cut.

Sightseeing

You can rent these cute little boats for $139/hr with a two hour minimum. It's like driving a super slow car, very chill, and a very fun way to explore Lake Union, into Fremont and up to the Montlake cut in the other direction.
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The Electric Boat Company | Аренда лодок в Сиэтле | Аренда электрических лодок на озере Юнион
2046 Westlake Ave N
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You can rent these cute little boats for $139/hr with a two hour minimum. It's like driving a super slow car, very chill, and a very fun way to explore Lake Union, into Fremont and up to the Montlake cut in the other direction.