Maureen's Guidebook
Food Scene
My favorite place for breakfast is The Hi Spot on 34th in Madrona. The coffee is amazing. The raspberry jam is delicious and the pastries come from a bakery downtown. My favorite breakfast item is Huevos a la Mexicana.
Tip - you can call ahead to put your name on the wait list.
It's a fun and hearty walk up Pine Street. it will take you on various walking paths.
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Hi-Spot Cafe
1410 34th AveMy favorite place for breakfast is The Hi Spot on 34th in Madrona. The coffee is amazing. The raspberry jam is delicious and the pastries come from a bakery downtown. My favorite breakfast item is Huevos a la Mexicana.
Tip - you can call ahead to put your name on the wait list.
It's a fun and hearty walk up Pine Street. it will take you on various walking paths.
Yummy cupcakes. My favorite is the salted carmel. Adirondack chairs outside to relax on.
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Cupcake Royale
1111 E Pike StYummy cupcakes. My favorite is the salted carmel. Adirondack chairs outside to relax on.
This is my favorite thai food place in Seattle and it's so close to home. I typically get take out to enjoy at home.
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Naam Thai Cuisine
1404 34th AveThis is my favorite thai food place in Seattle and it's so close to home. I typically get take out to enjoy at home.
This is another favorite spot of mine. I love to walk down and enjoy a drink or grab breakfast or dinner. I love their chopped salad.
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Meet the Moon
120 Lakeside AveThis is another favorite spot of mine. I love to walk down and enjoy a drink or grab breakfast or dinner. I love their chopped salad.
This is my go to local grocery store. They have anything you need AND an amazing wine section, cheese section, beer selection and deli.
Friday evenings at 4 they start selling prime rib and sell until it's gone. It's usually only a couple of hours and you can't reserve it. The a jus is amazing.
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Leschi Park
201 Lakeside Ave SThis is my go to local grocery store. They have anything you need AND an amazing wine section, cheese section, beer selection and deli.
Friday evenings at 4 they start selling prime rib and sell until it's gone. It's usually only a couple of hours and you can't reserve it. The a jus is amazing.
Cactus is my favorite restaurant in Madison Park. I love their steak salad. If I have time I like to walk over along the lake. There are some pocket parks along the way and you pass by the WA Tennis Club if you stick close to the shoreline.
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Cactus Madison Park
4220 E Madison StCactus is my favorite restaurant in Madison Park. I love their steak salad. If I have time I like to walk over along the lake. There are some pocket parks along the way and you pass by the WA Tennis Club if you stick close to the shoreline.
If you like crispy classic pizza this place is great. There meatballs are also excellent.
We usually get take out and sit at the bar while waiting. Their Paloma cocktail drink is refreshing.
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Central Pizza
2901 S Jackson StIf you like crispy classic pizza this place is great. There meatballs are also excellent.
We usually get take out and sit at the bar while waiting. Their Paloma cocktail drink is refreshing.
Our favorite bbq in town. They have limited hours. Staff are super nice and love what they do.
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WOOD SHOP BBQ
2513 S Jackson StOur favorite bbq in town. They have limited hours. Staff are super nice and love what they do.
Closest Starbucks, in Leschi.
Seats outside. Cyclists often stop here on weekends. I like to order ahead and pick up.
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Starbucks
1912 Pike PlClosest Starbucks, in Leschi.
Seats outside. Cyclists often stop here on weekends. I like to order ahead and pick up.
Saigon Deli has my favorite bon mi sandwiches in the city. There are lots of other selections but the bon mi is my favorite and the family who run the deli are wonderful people.
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Saigon Deli
1237 S Jackson StSaigon Deli has my favorite bon mi sandwiches in the city. There are lots of other selections but the bon mi is my favorite and the family who run the deli are wonderful people.
Columbia city is a great area to visit. Geraldine's has fabulous brunch. Their omelets are amazing. My favorite is the herb omelet. There is often a wait, but it's worth it. The owner is a great guy. Counter seats typically have a shorter wait.
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Geraldine's Counter Restaurant
4872 Rainier Ave SColumbia city is a great area to visit. Geraldine's has fabulous brunch. Their omelets are amazing. My favorite is the herb omelet. There is often a wait, but it's worth it. The owner is a great guy. Counter seats typically have a shorter wait.
They deliver. Their pizza is very good, there are lots of options, some with unusual toppings. There is one fairly close on Madison St, but they have several around the city. One of my favorites is the agog. -Their Pagliacci Salad is very good (salami, provolone, etc).
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Pagliacci Pizza
1614 W Dravus StThey deliver. Their pizza is very good, there are lots of options, some with unusual toppings. There is one fairly close on Madison St, but they have several around the city. One of my favorites is the agog. -Their Pagliacci Salad is very good (salami, provolone, etc).
I love the location of this restaurant for an amazing meal ($$$) and also for their happy hour in the bar. I also love the big E on the roof. Make it a few hour trip and take a walk north to the Seattle Art Museum Sculpture Park. It is one of my favorite outdoor sculpture parks in the USA (after Storm King in NY and the outdoor sculpture park in DC on the mall).
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The Edgewater Hotel
2411 Alaskan WayI love the location of this restaurant for an amazing meal ($$$) and also for their happy hour in the bar. I also love the big E on the roof. Make it a few hour trip and take a walk north to the Seattle Art Museum Sculpture Park. It is one of my favorite outdoor sculpture parks in the USA (after Storm King in NY and the outdoor sculpture park in DC on the mall).
If you want an upscale French meal, this is the place to go. It's in Pike Place Market and looks out over the sound. So beautiful and I love their French Onion Soup.
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Maximilien Restaurant
81A Pike StIf you want an upscale French meal, this is the place to go. It's in Pike Place Market and looks out over the sound. So beautiful and I love their French Onion Soup.
A bit over a mile away, their burgers are yummy with some non-traditional toppings.
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Feed Co Burgers
1190 24th AveA bit over a mile away, their burgers are yummy with some non-traditional toppings.
This is one of my "go to" restaurants if I want to go out for something special. I love their food. On certain nights they have trapeze artists performing above the dining tables in the main dining area. They also have a great but small bar and they have expanded to an area that overlooks the Puget Sound.
Reservations here and at most places downtown are recommended.
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The Pink Door
1919 Post AlleyThis is one of my "go to" restaurants if I want to go out for something special. I love their food. On certain nights they have trapeze artists performing above the dining tables in the main dining area. They also have a great but small bar and they have expanded to an area that overlooks the Puget Sound.
Reservations here and at most places downtown are recommended.
I just love this neighborhood gem. I go there just for the atmosphere and the prosecco cocktail. It's classic and SO good.
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Bottlehouse
1416 34th AveI just love this neighborhood gem. I go there just for the atmosphere and the prosecco cocktail. It's classic and SO good.
BluWater Bistro - Leschi
102 Lakeside AveClose to house, lake views, open late.
Neighborhoods
34th ave at Union has the majority of shops and restaurants. Hi Spot is a popular breakfast place. Bottle House has a wide wine collection and bites to eat. There are 2 women's consignment shops, a jewelry shop, two cafes, a cookie store to name a few of the places.
The farmer's market is every Friday in the Parking Lot at Grocery Outlet.
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Madrona
34th ave at Union has the majority of shops and restaurants. Hi Spot is a popular breakfast place. Bottle House has a wide wine collection and bites to eat. There are 2 women's consignment shops, a jewelry shop, two cafes, a cookie store to name a few of the places.
The farmer's market is every Friday in the Parking Lot at Grocery Outlet.
A busy beach with sand. Plenty of restaurants, the closest pharmacy, tennis courts, playground and beautiful homes to view if you wander through the neighborhood.
Also has a very large Starbucks.
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Madison Park
A busy beach with sand. Plenty of restaurants, the closest pharmacy, tennis courts, playground and beautiful homes to view if you wander through the neighborhood.
Also has a very large Starbucks.
This neighborhood south of the house is one of my favorites. There are great restaurants, an amazing farmer's market on Wednesdays and a nice vibe. For a great Italian Dinner Medusa's is very good. Geraldine's is a brunch favorite of mine, listed earlier in my guide. The pizza and atmosphere in Tutabella is great. It's close to Seward Park, one of my favorite parks in Seattle. The drive along the lake to get to Columbia City and Seward Park is beautiful.
NOTE - in late spring/summer lake washington blvd starting in Mt. Baker to Seward Park is closed to bikes and pedestrians only. NO CARS. Perhaps you'll enjoy renting a bike and enjoying the day
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Columbia City
This neighborhood south of the house is one of my favorites. There are great restaurants, an amazing farmer's market on Wednesdays and a nice vibe. For a great Italian Dinner Medusa's is very good. Geraldine's is a brunch favorite of mine, listed earlier in my guide. The pizza and atmosphere in Tutabella is great. It's close to Seward Park, one of my favorite parks in Seattle. The drive along the lake to get to Columbia City and Seward Park is beautiful.
NOTE - in late spring/summer lake washington blvd starting in Mt. Baker to Seward Park is closed to bikes and pedestrians only. NO CARS. Perhaps you'll enjoy renting a bike and enjoying the day
Sightseeing
Seward Park is 5.5 miles from my house. It's a great flat, beautiful training run. I love to ride my bike there. If you go around the park you add 1.5 miles I think. The walk around the park is stunning with views of Mt. Rainier at the South side. There are Eagle's nests in the interior, old growth forests, so don't just walk around the outer rim. Many owls also live here. It's one of the only places in the Puget sound region where you can anchor over night. This is why you will see lots of boats in the bay, especially during the weekends. A nice walk is to drive or uber to Mt. Baker Boat house and walk to and from Seward Park. On 50th you'll find a lovely book store Third Place books and Ike'sHop shop; where I think they have food. It's close by to seward park.
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Seward Park
5900 Lake Washington Blvd SSeward Park is 5.5 miles from my house. It's a great flat, beautiful training run. I love to ride my bike there. If you go around the park you add 1.5 miles I think. The walk around the park is stunning with views of Mt. Rainier at the South side. There are Eagle's nests in the interior, old growth forests, so don't just walk around the outer rim. Many owls also live here. It's one of the only places in the Puget sound region where you can anchor over night. This is why you will see lots of boats in the bay, especially during the weekends. A nice walk is to drive or uber to Mt. Baker Boat house and walk to and from Seward Park. On 50th you'll find a lovely book store Third Place books and Ike'sHop shop; where I think they have food. It's close by to seward park.
A beautiful place to walk, both outdoor sculptures and Puget Sound Views.
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Parque de Esculturas Olímpicas
2901 Western AveA beautiful place to walk, both outdoor sculptures and Puget Sound Views.
grocery
This is the closes natural food market at 23rd and Union. You can take the #2 bus there or drive. They do have a parking garage. It's a little over a mile away. Exceptional produce, local wines, beers, bakery etc. Their deli is wonderful.
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PCC Community Markets - Central District
2230 E Union StThis is the closes natural food market at 23rd and Union. You can take the #2 bus there or drive. They do have a parking garage. It's a little over a mile away. Exceptional produce, local wines, beers, bakery etc. Their deli is wonderful.
Activities
This is a fun place to visit. The food options are great and you can try some limited edition coffees. It's fun to see the roasting machines and the space is very inviting to sit and take in the scene.
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Starbucks Reserve Roastery
1124 Pike StThis is a fun place to visit. The food options are great and you can try some limited edition coffees. It's fun to see the roasting machines and the space is very inviting to sit and take in the scene.
Barcos de bañera caliente en el lago Union
2401 N Northlake WayI hear this is a super fun experience!
I always rent kayaks from here. You can go to Lake WA or to Lake Union. They are both very different experiences. Lake Union has the house boats.
Given construction by Lake Washington right now, I suggest Lake union.
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Agua Verde Paddle Club
1307 NE Boat StI always rent kayaks from here. You can go to Lake WA or to Lake Union. They are both very different experiences. Lake Union has the house boats.
Given construction by Lake Washington right now, I suggest Lake union.
Such a fun Sunday activity. Food & flowers & veggies and produce.
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Ballard Sunday Farmers Market
5345 Ballard Ave NWSuch a fun Sunday activity. Food & flowers & veggies and produce.
This market has everything you can imagine from local art to antiques to fruits and vegetables and great truck food.
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Fremont Sunday Street Market
3401 Evanston Ave NThis market has everything you can imagine from local art to antiques to fruits and vegetables and great truck food.