Guidebook for Seattle

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Guidebook for Seattle

Food Scene

Exceptional Thai food (all vegetarian, lots of vegan options!)
30 locals recommend
Jhanjay Vegetarian Thai Cuisine
1718 N 45th St
30 locals recommend
Exceptional Thai food (all vegetarian, lots of vegan options!)
Great tacos/burritos. And be sure to order some homemade chips! You won't be sorry! Not too much seating, so better to do as take-out.
44 locals recommend
TNT Taqueria
2114 N 45th St
44 locals recommend
Great tacos/burritos. And be sure to order some homemade chips! You won't be sorry! Not too much seating, so better to do as take-out.
Coffee! Yum!
78 locals recommend
Fuel Coffee
1705 N 45th St
78 locals recommend
Coffee! Yum!
I promise, you won't even notice that the donuts are vegan! Great treat for walking around the lake!
67 locals recommend
Mighty-O Donuts Greenlake
2110 N 55th St
67 locals recommend
I promise, you won't even notice that the donuts are vegan! Great treat for walking around the lake!
Coffee! Yum!
53 locals recommend
Zoka Coffee Roaster & Tea Company
2200 N 56th St
53 locals recommend
Coffee! Yum!
Vegetarian breakfast place, which we frequent at least once a weekend!
18 locals recommend
Silence Heart Nest Vegetarian Restaurant
3508 Fremont Pl N
18 locals recommend
Vegetarian breakfast place, which we frequent at least once a weekend!
Closest coffee to the house!
49 locals recommend
Diva Espresso
7916 Greenwood Ave N
49 locals recommend
Closest coffee to the house!
Great place to get a snack as you're walking around the lake!
25 locals recommend
Tacos Guaymas
6808 East Green Lake Way N
25 locals recommend
Great place to get a snack as you're walking around the lake!
Tiny bakery specializing in Japanese & European desserts, including green tea tiramisu.
20 locals recommend
Hiroki
2224 N 56th St
20 locals recommend
Tiny bakery specializing in Japanese & European desserts, including green tea tiramisu.
Straightforward sushi & contemporary cooked dishes are hallmarks of this popular neighborhood spot.
48 locals recommend
Kisaku Sushi
2101 N 55th St
48 locals recommend
Straightforward sushi & contemporary cooked dishes are hallmarks of this popular neighborhood spot.
Himalayan delicacies are on offer at this casual specialist from a chef who has climbed Everest.
8 locals recommend
Himalayan Sherpa House
2227 N 56th St
8 locals recommend
Himalayan delicacies are on offer at this casual specialist from a chef who has climbed Everest.
Inventive, European-inspired seasonal dishes, plus a large wine list & 5-course fixed-price menu.
19 locals recommend
Nell's
6804 East Green Lake Way N
19 locals recommend
Inventive, European-inspired seasonal dishes, plus a large wine list & 5-course fixed-price menu.
Berkeley-born chain featuring signature coffee, tea & blended drinks alongside baked goods.
22 locals recommend
Peet's Coffee
17887 Redmond Way
22 locals recommend
Berkeley-born chain featuring signature coffee, tea & blended drinks alongside baked goods.
Fish 'n' chips star on a seafood menu at this no-frills joint with Puget Sound views.
33 locals recommend
Spud Fish & Chips
6860 East Green Lake Way N
33 locals recommend
Fish 'n' chips star on a seafood menu at this no-frills joint with Puget Sound views.
Hip locale offering gourmet coffee, organic comfort food & beer, plus various events & theme nights.
24 locals recommend
Fix Coffeehouse
6900 East Green Lake Way N
24 locals recommend
Hip locale offering gourmet coffee, organic comfort food & beer, plus various events & theme nights.
Casual spot with a large selection of pizzas, including vegan & gluten-free, plus beer & wine.
9 locals recommend
Turnpike Pizza
6900 East Green Lake Way N
9 locals recommend
Casual spot with a large selection of pizzas, including vegan & gluten-free, plus beer & wine.
Colorful Hawaii-based fast-food chain serving creative burgers, plus sandwiches, fries & ice cream.
13 locals recommend
Local Bigger Burger
6900 East Green Lake Way N
13 locals recommend
Colorful Hawaii-based fast-food chain serving creative burgers, plus sandwiches, fries & ice cream.
A variety of classic Thai soups, seafood & curry dishes offered in cozy, decorative digs.
13 locals recommend
Thai Ocean
401 NE Ravenna Blvd
13 locals recommend
A variety of classic Thai soups, seafood & curry dishes offered in cozy, decorative digs.
Bright coffee shop offering espresso drinks, pastries & breakfast sandwiches in a comfortable space.
12 locals recommend
Revolutions Coffee
7208 East Green Lake Dr N
12 locals recommend
Bright coffee shop offering espresso drinks, pastries & breakfast sandwiches in a comfortable space.
Hearty Italian fare with daily specials & happy hour in a contemporary space with an outdoor patio.
23 locals recommend
Lucia Green Lake
7102 Woodlawn Ave NE
23 locals recommend
Hearty Italian fare with daily specials & happy hour in a contemporary space with an outdoor patio.
Bustling spot for live country music, line dancing & karaoke, serving up bar food & drinks.
36 locals recommend
Little Red Hen
7115 Woodlawn Ave NE
36 locals recommend
Bustling spot for live country music, line dancing & karaoke, serving up bar food & drinks.
Family-friendly spot with cantina setting serving Mexican standards & freshly made tortillas.
30 locals recommend
Benito's Chicago Eatery
6201 15th Ave NW
30 locals recommend
Family-friendly spot with cantina setting serving Mexican standards & freshly made tortillas.
Health-conscious bakery serving organic pies, vegan treats & soups, plus smoothies & coffee drinks.
Jodee's Desserts
7214 Woodlawn Avenue Northeast
Health-conscious bakery serving organic pies, vegan treats & soups, plus smoothies & coffee drinks.
Pizza delivery
Allegra Pizza & Pasta
7208 East Green Lake Dr N
Pizza delivery

Essentials

Closest grocery store (within walking distance, as well). Good selection of food, beer and wine. Natural food selection on 2nd floor.
768 locals recommend
QFC
1401 Broadway
768 locals recommend
Closest grocery store (within walking distance, as well). Good selection of food, beer and wine. Natural food selection on 2nd floor.
Great wine selection as well as lots of gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan options! Excellent produce.
221 locals recommend
PCC Community Markets - Green Lake Aurora
7504 Aurora Ave N
221 locals recommend
Great wine selection as well as lots of gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan options! Excellent produce.
Great selection of foods that are ready-made or just need to be heated. Perfect for vacation if you want to save some $ on eating out, but still want a tasty meal!
722 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
1700 E Madison St
722 locals recommend
Great selection of foods that are ready-made or just need to be heated. Perfect for vacation if you want to save some $ on eating out, but still want a tasty meal!

Everything Else

E Bus Line will take you to the Seattle Center / Downtown
N 46th St & Aurora Ave N station
E Bus Line will take you to the Seattle Center / Downtown
#44 Bus Line runs East/West (to University District and Ballard, respectively). #16 Bus Line runs North/South (to downtown). Both can be caught at the corner of Stone Way and N. 45th Street.
Stone Way N & N 45th St station
#44 Bus Line runs East/West (to University District and Ballard, respectively). #16 Bus Line runs North/South (to downtown). Both can be caught at the corner of Stone Way and N. 45th Street.

Entertainment & Activities

Playground/park. Great for picnics (has BBQ grills available). Playground has a toddler section and an older kid play area as well. Public bathrooms are available.
22 locals recommend
Meridian Playground
4920 Sunnyside Ave N
22 locals recommend
Playground/park. Great for picnics (has BBQ grills available). Playground has a toddler section and an older kid play area as well. Public bathrooms are available.
Great playground along the shore of the lake! Perfect for taking a break!
16 locals recommend
East Green Lake Beach
7201 East Green Lake Dr N
16 locals recommend
Great playground along the shore of the lake! Perfect for taking a break!
Frozen yogurt shop!
12 locals recommend
Zoëyogurt
6900 East Green Lake Way N
12 locals recommend
Frozen yogurt shop!

Sightseeing

Great zoo (within walking distance to the house!). Not too big, so you can definitely see most of the animals in one day! Tigers are here for the summer!
625 locals recommend
Woodland Park Zoo
5500 Phinney Ave N
625 locals recommend
Great zoo (within walking distance to the house!). Not too big, so you can definitely see most of the animals in one day! Tigers are here for the summer!

Drinks & Nightlife

Grab a drink to warm up or cool off after enjoying the Green Lake Trail!
58 locals recommend
Lunchbox Lab
7200 East Green Lake Dr N
58 locals recommend
Grab a drink to warm up or cool off after enjoying the Green Lake Trail!
Brewpub with full bar & outdoor seating offering site-brewed specialty beers & casual American fare.
37 locals recommend
Elysian Tangletown
2106 North 55th Street
37 locals recommend
Brewpub with full bar & outdoor seating offering site-brewed specialty beers & casual American fare.
Classic dive bar.
21 locals recommend
Leny's Place
2219 N 56th St
21 locals recommend
Classic dive bar.
Modern tavern serving craft beers & cocktails, bourbons & tequilas plus all-day breakfast & burgers.
41 locals recommend
Burgundian Bistro
2253 N 56th St
41 locals recommend
Modern tavern serving craft beers & cocktails, bourbons & tequilas plus all-day breakfast & burgers.
Restaurant dispensing gyros & Greek entrees in an unassuming setting with beer & wine.
13 locals recommend
Mykonos Greek Grill
310 NE 72nd St
13 locals recommend
Restaurant dispensing gyros & Greek entrees in an unassuming setting with beer & wine.

Arts & Culture

Local tennis court
Green Lake Park Tennis and Pickleball Courts
7201 East Green Lake Dr N
Local tennis court
Local tennis court
7 locals recommend
Upper Woodland Park Tennis Courts
1000 N 50th St
7 locals recommend
Local tennis court