George's Place Guidebook
Coffee, cafes, bakeries...
Favorite coffee spots all within walking distance of the house
Nice little corner coffee spot about about 1 min walk away. No seating, so grab a cup to go.
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Katy's Corner Cafe
2000 E Union StNice little corner coffee spot about about 1 min walk away. No seating, so grab a cup to go.
Super close coffee shop open Tuesday-Sunday. Known for their Macarons, but I recommend their twice baked almond croissant. It's one of the best!
Alexandras Macarons & Cafe
1410 18th AvenueSuper close coffee shop open Tuesday-Sunday. Known for their Macarons, but I recommend their twice baked almond croissant. It's one of the best!
Just a 5 min walk down the hill from the house. Has a great lofted space for studying and fast wifi.
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Union Coffee
2407 E Union StJust a 5 min walk down the hill from the house. Has a great lofted space for studying and fast wifi.
5 min walk away on Union. Good tasting coffee and across the street from PCC grocery store.
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Squirrel Chops
2201 E Union St5 min walk away on Union. Good tasting coffee and across the street from PCC grocery store.
Bakery Nouveau
Fuel Coffee
Macrina Bakery & Cafe
Raised Doughnuts
2301 23rd AveSightseeing
Always a fun place to take visitors. Walk along Pike or Pine from my house for a more interesting walk.
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Starbucks Reserve Roastery
1124 Pike StAlways a fun place to take visitors. Walk along Pike or Pine from my house for a more interesting walk.
Fun spot spot to stop and take a picture while exploring the Fremont neighborhood.
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Fremont Troll
Troll Avenue NorthFun spot spot to stop and take a picture while exploring the Fremont neighborhood.
Must see. Typically very busy and full of tourists, but still worth it. Newly remodeled with great views of the Seattle Waterfront.
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Mercado Pike Place
1531 Western AveMust see. Typically very busy and full of tourists, but still worth it. Newly remodeled with great views of the Seattle Waterfront.
One of Seattle's favorite thing to do on a nice day. Grab a coffee and walk around Greenlake with some friends.
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Green Lake
One of Seattle's favorite thing to do on a nice day. Grab a coffee and walk around Greenlake with some friends.
Most iconic building in Seattle. Spend some time walking the ground of the Seattle Center and see the Space Needle from up close.
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Space Needle
400 Broad StMost iconic building in Seattle. Spend some time walking the ground of the Seattle Center and see the Space Needle from up close.
Legal Marijuana Dispensary. 21+
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Uncle Ike's Central District Marijuana Dispensary
2310 E Union StLegal Marijuana Dispensary. 21+
Highly unique to Seattle. See where the Puget Sound meets Lake Union and walk across as sailboats are being lowered and raised by water to meet sea level.
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Ballard (Hiram M. Chittenden) Locks
3015 NW 54th StHighly unique to Seattle. See where the Puget Sound meets Lake Union and walk across as sailboats are being lowered and raised by water to meet sea level.
Breakfast, Brunch or Lunch
Local gem. Fantastic sandwiches. Go there on a good weather day and sit on a picnic table outside, or take to go and enjoy at the local Volunteer Park just up the hill with a view of Seattle.
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Volunteer Park Cafe & Marketplace
1501 17th Ave ELocal gem. Fantastic sandwiches. Go there on a good weather day and sit on a picnic table outside, or take to go and enjoy at the local Volunteer Park just up the hill with a view of Seattle.
Solid breakfast spot, about 6 min walk away. Nice clean establishment with friendly service. Usually has a line out the door on the weekends.
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Skillet Diner
1400 E Union StSolid breakfast spot, about 6 min walk away. Nice clean establishment with friendly service. Usually has a line out the door on the weekends.
My personal favorite breakfast/brunch spot in Seattle. If there's a line, put your name on the list and then explore the Elliott Bay book store located next door.
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Oddfellows Café + Bar
1525 10th AveMy personal favorite breakfast/brunch spot in Seattle. If there's a line, put your name on the list and then explore the Elliott Bay book store located next door.
Located in downtown Madrona, (~20 min walk or 5 min drive).
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Hi-Spot Cafe
1410 34th AveLocated in downtown Madrona, (~20 min walk or 5 min drive).
Amazing breakfast spot in Eastlake. Great owners and friendly staff. Ask for Paulie and tell him George sent you....
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14 Carrot Cafe
2305 Eastlake Ave EAmazing breakfast spot in Eastlake. Great owners and friendly staff. Ask for Paulie and tell him George sent you....
Parks and Views
Most recognizable view of Seattle. Take a walk around the Queen Anne neighborhood and gawk at some of the stunning home in the are while you search for this tiny park with an unbelievable view.
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Kerry Park
211 W Highland DrMost recognizable view of Seattle. Take a walk around the Queen Anne neighborhood and gawk at some of the stunning home in the are while you search for this tiny park with an unbelievable view.
Very popular and fun park to visit in the summer time. Great place for a picnic with a view.
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Volunteer Park
1247 15th Ave EVery popular and fun park to visit in the summer time. Great place for a picnic with a view.
On Lake Washington and next to restaurants and shops.
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Madison Park Bakery
4214 E Madison StOn Lake Washington and next to restaurants and shops.
Great walking path around the park that follows around Lake Washington.
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Seward Park Audubon Center
5902 Lake Washington Blvd SGreat walking path around the park that follows around Lake Washington.
Great park next to the MOHAI (Museum of History and Industry). Almost guaranteed to see seaplanes taking off and landing overhead from Lake Washington.
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Parque del Lago Unión
860 Terry Ave NGreat park next to the MOHAI (Museum of History and Industry). Almost guaranteed to see seaplanes taking off and landing overhead from Lake Washington.
Home to the Space Needle and Climate Pledge Arena (aka The KeyArena).
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Seattle Center
305 Harrison StHome to the Space Needle and Climate Pledge Arena (aka The KeyArena).
Has a fantastic path that goes along Puget Sound. Especially fun in the Spring and Summer when you'll have great views of the water and see Ferry's coming and doing from the islands.
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Parque de Esculturas Olímpicas
2901 Western AveHas a fantastic path that goes along Puget Sound. Especially fun in the Spring and Summer when you'll have great views of the water and see Ferry's coming and doing from the islands.
Located in Magnolia, this is a huge park with many trails and open grassy area. You can find your way down to the beach and a light house with many spots to stop and take in views along the way.
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Discovery Park
3801 Discovery Park BlvdLocated in Magnolia, this is a huge park with many trails and open grassy area. You can find your way down to the beach and a light house with many spots to stop and take in views along the way.
Grocery
Trader Joe's
1700 E Madison St6 minute walk from my place.
PCC Community Markets - Central District
2230 E Union St6 min walk from my place
Whole Foods Market
2210 Westlake Aveabout 20 min walk from my place or 6 min drive.
Amazon Fresh
2301 S Jackson StTo be honest, I've never been here. Haha!
Food scene
Osteria la Spiga
1429 12th AvePersonal favorite.
Located on 15th in an fun area of capital hill. Great Italian food and nice atmosphere.
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Rione XIII
401 15th Ave ELocated on 15th in an fun area of capital hill. Great Italian food and nice atmosphere.
Highly recommend. Great local spot with big selection of wine and intimate atmosphere.
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Bottlehouse
1416 34th AveHighly recommend. Great local spot with big selection of wine and intimate atmosphere.
Nice area on Lake Washington to visit on a sunny Saturday or Sunday. Good food.
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Meet the Moon
120 Lakeside AveNice area on Lake Washington to visit on a sunny Saturday or Sunday. Good food.
"Global Street Food Eatery". Always serving up unique dishes it's a fun place to try new things in a casual setting.
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Nue
1519 14th Ave"Global Street Food Eatery". Always serving up unique dishes it's a fun place to try new things in a casual setting.
Personal favorite. Amazing local spot. Located on the corner of Pine St. and 14th with a nice atmosphere and amazing food.
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Artusi
1535 14th AvePersonal favorite. Amazing local spot. Located on the corner of Pine St. and 14th with a nice atmosphere and amazing food.
Mexican food with a big bar in the very heart of Capital Hill.
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Poquitos, Capitol Hill
1000 E Pike StMexican food with a big bar in the very heart of Capital Hill.
Blotto
Tacos Chukis
Best tacos in town