Laura & Josh’s Seattle Guidebook
Our Favorite Restaurants
These are some of our favorite spots! You'll find restaurants, cafes and brunch spots on this list.
Delicious Mediterranean/Middle Eastern food! Josh's favorite is the gyro fries :)
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Zaina
8000 Lake City Way NEDelicious Mediterranean/Middle Eastern food! Josh's favorite is the gyro fries :)
With a short (but steep) walk up the hill, you'll land right at Growler Guys! They have tons of beer options and a rotating food truck, and great outdoor seating!
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The Growler Guys
8500 Lake City Way NEWith a short (but steep) walk up the hill, you'll land right at Growler Guys! They have tons of beer options and a rotating food truck, and great outdoor seating!
We both love ramen, and this is our favorite ramen spot! It might be fun to check out the Ballard neighborhood while you're there!
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Arashi Ramen
5401 20th Ave NWWe both love ramen, and this is our favorite ramen spot! It might be fun to check out the Ballard neighborhood while you're there!
If you're looking for dessert, this is the place to go! They have dozens of fresh baked (to die for!) cookies! Their specialty is cookie ice cream sandwiches - made with local Molly Moon's ice cream.
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Hello Robin
522 19th Ave EIf you're looking for dessert, this is the place to go! They have dozens of fresh baked (to die for!) cookies! Their specialty is cookie ice cream sandwiches - made with local Molly Moon's ice cream.
Best tacos in town (and we're both native Californians, so we have high standards)! We recommend the house tacos :) There are two other locations: Queen Anne and Central District. This location is where we went on our first date!
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Tacos Chukis
219 Broadway EBest tacos in town (and we're both native Californians, so we have high standards)! We recommend the house tacos :) There are two other locations: Queen Anne and Central District. This location is where we went on our first date!
Our favorite Indian restaurant! We recommend the pesto naan and butter chicken - delish!
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Cedars in University District
4759 Brooklyn Ave NEOur favorite Indian restaurant! We recommend the pesto naan and butter chicken - delish!
This a great local place with delicious breakfast sandwiches, smoothies and coffee drinks! Hang out at the cafe or grab something to go and head over to Maple Leaf Park!
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Cloud City Coffee
8801 Roosevelt Way NEThis a great local place with delicious breakfast sandwiches, smoothies and coffee drinks! Hang out at the cafe or grab something to go and head over to Maple Leaf Park!
There are two cafe locations close by! This is a favorite spot of Laura's! Favorite breakfast sandwich - the Monte Cristo! And not to mention the dozen crepe options...
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Cafe Javasti - Maple Leaf
8410 5th Ave NEThere are two cafe locations close by! This is a favorite spot of Laura's! Favorite breakfast sandwich - the Monte Cristo! And not to mention the dozen crepe options...
One of our favorite brunch spots! Anything you order here will blow your mind. Be prepared to wait a little bit for a table.
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Meet the Moon
120 Lakeside AveOne of our favorite brunch spots! Anything you order here will blow your mind. Be prepared to wait a little bit for a table.
Josh's favorite burger spot! Come for a fancy (and still very filling) burger, or build your own. You'll leave happy and full! Their brussel sprouts are tasty too!
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8oz Burger & Co
1401 BroadwayJosh's favorite burger spot! Come for a fancy (and still very filling) burger, or build your own. You'll leave happy and full! Their brussel sprouts are tasty too!
Known for their biscuits, Morsel has some of the best biscuit sandwiches around! But come early, because when they run out of biscuits, you're out of luck!
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Morsel
5000 University Way NEKnown for their biscuits, Morsel has some of the best biscuit sandwiches around! But come early, because when they run out of biscuits, you're out of luck!
Portage Bay is a Seattle brunch icon! They're known for their endless "toppings bar" when you choose a certain dish. They are always busy, so make a reservation! There are also several other locations to choose from.
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Portage Bay Cafe - 65th
900 NE 65th StPortage Bay is a Seattle brunch icon! They're known for their endless "toppings bar" when you choose a certain dish. They are always busy, so make a reservation! There are also several other locations to choose from.
A great local sports bar! Tasty food, awesome beer selection, and lots of TV's! They even have a yummy brunch on the weekends.
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The Westy
1215 NE 65th StA great local sports bar! Tasty food, awesome beer selection, and lots of TV's! They even have a yummy brunch on the weekends.
In a cute, renovated cottage, this place might have some of the best pasta we had outside of Italy! But be sure to make a reservation. And let your wallet be warned (it's worth it!).
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San Fermo
5341 Ballard Ave NWIn a cute, renovated cottage, this place might have some of the best pasta we had outside of Italy! But be sure to make a reservation. And let your wallet be warned (it's worth it!).
It's hard to describe how amazing this food is - if you've been to southeast Asia, you'll understand! Get the rice bowl, a fried egg and extra green sauce (unless you don't like cilantro), and get ready to be wowed!
Sizzle&Crunch Vietnamese Grill
1313 NE 42nd StIt's hard to describe how amazing this food is - if you've been to southeast Asia, you'll understand! Get the rice bowl, a fried egg and extra green sauce (unless you don't like cilantro), and get ready to be wowed!
The Great Outdoors!
If you enjoy the outdoors, you've come to the right place! If you're here to hike or get in the woods, reach out to us for more "intense" hike suggestions.
One of our favorite places! Perfect for a walk or run or sit. The loop around the lake is 2.8 miles. You'll often see people hammocking or on the water during the summer. In the fields you can join a pick up volleyball or spike ball game. There's something for everyone here!
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Parque do Lago Verde
7201 East Green Lake Dr NOne of our favorite places! Perfect for a walk or run or sit. The loop around the lake is 2.8 miles. You'll often see people hammocking or on the water during the summer. In the fields you can join a pick up volleyball or spike ball game. There's something for everyone here!
This is the best spot to experience a true PNW hike without leaving the city! This 534-acre park has everything from beaches and a lighthouse, to cliff views and 12 miles of trails.
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Parque Discovery
3801 Discovery Park BlvdThis is the best spot to experience a true PNW hike without leaving the city! This 534-acre park has everything from beaches and a lighthouse, to cliff views and 12 miles of trails.
This is the closest "big" park to us! There is a great running loop, picnics areas and a playground. On a nice day you might catch a glimpse of Mount Rainier!
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Parque Maple Leaf Reservoir
1020 NE 82nd StThis is the closest "big" park to us! There is a great running loop, picnics areas and a playground. On a nice day you might catch a glimpse of Mount Rainier!
This is a great, intermediate/difficult hike if your view of choice is water. Please check the stats and trip reports to ensure the hike is a safe choice for you: https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/oyster-dome
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Oyster Dome Trailhead
Pacific Northwest TrailThis is a great, intermediate/difficult hike if your view of choice is water. Please check the stats and trip reports to ensure the hike is a safe choice for you: https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/oyster-dome
This is quite a drive, but it one of the most beautiful (and not too difficult hikes) hikes we've done! We also approve of its namesake :)
Blue Lake Trailhead
This is quite a drive, but it one of the most beautiful (and not too difficult hikes) hikes we've done! We also approve of its namesake :)
One of the more popular hikes just outside of Seattle! It's intermediate difficulty, and has quite a rewarding view! People enjoy this hike because its proximity to Seattle.
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Rattlesnake Ridge Trail
Rattlesnake Ridge TrailOne of the more popular hikes just outside of Seattle! It's intermediate difficulty, and has quite a rewarding view! People enjoy this hike because its proximity to Seattle.
If you want to get out to the Olympic Peninsula, Hurricane Ridge is a great destination! There are tons of trails in this area, and you can make the trip out here in one day. You will need a pass to enter the Olympic National Park (you can purchase this at the entrance to the park).
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Centro de Visitantes de Hurricane Ridge
3002 Mt Angeles RdIf you want to get out to the Olympic Peninsula, Hurricane Ridge is a great destination! There are tons of trails in this area, and you can make the trip out here in one day. You will need a pass to enter the Olympic National Park (you can purchase this at the entrance to the park).
If you want a PNW beach experience without leaving the city, this is the place to go. In the summer, this park is packed with beach volleyball, picnics and bonfires - be warned, it can get crazy on nice days and parking can be tricky. It's great place to go for a stroll or to camp out and grill.
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Parque dos Jardins Dourados
8498 Seaview Pl NWIf you want a PNW beach experience without leaving the city, this is the place to go. In the summer, this park is packed with beach volleyball, picnics and bonfires - be warned, it can get crazy on nice days and parking can be tricky. It's great place to go for a stroll or to camp out and grill.
This is a great zoo! There's a large variety of animals, and if you catch them on a good day you might see a lot of action!
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Zoo de Woodland Park
5500 Phinney Ave NThis is a great zoo! There's a large variety of animals, and if you catch them on a good day you might see a lot of action!
This is hands down one of the coolest places in Seattle! You'll find insane views of downtown Seattle and Lake Union. This place is unique with it's gasworks turned massive art installation. There are big, grassy fields for picnicing or tossing a football around. Stand on Kite Hill and snap some priceless photos - but bring a coat, they call it Kite Hill for a reason!
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Parque Gas Works
2101 N Northlake WayThis is hands down one of the coolest places in Seattle! You'll find insane views of downtown Seattle and Lake Union. This place is unique with it's gasworks turned massive art installation. There are big, grassy fields for picnicing or tossing a football around. Stand on Kite Hill and snap some priceless photos - but bring a coat, they call it Kite Hill for a reason!
So You Really Like Coffee?
We are self-professed coffee snobs (especially Josh!), so we go for pour overs and third waves shops. This list consists of places that fall into that category. If you're looking for a local spot to grab a cup of joe, reference "Our Favorite Restaurants" list.
Quality coffee and quality staff! And a beautiful space to hang out!
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Santo Coffee Co
1325 NE 65th StQuality coffee and quality staff! And a beautiful space to hang out!
Elm Coffee Roasters
240 2nd Ave SMilstead & Co.
754 N 34th StIt's a drive, but if you're headed north this is a great spot for quality coffee.
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Narrative Coffee
2927 Wetmore AveIt's a drive, but if you're headed north this is a great spot for quality coffee.