Seattle Tips from the Banana Cabana
Bakeries and Coffee
This great indoor/outdoor coffee shop is a quick walk down the street! Perfect spot for coffee and pastery or more substantial breakfast. Great outdoor courtyard space with firepit.
Red Arrow Coffee
425 NW Market StThis great indoor/outdoor coffee shop is a quick walk down the street! Perfect spot for coffee and pastery or more substantial breakfast. Great outdoor courtyard space with firepit.
One of our favorites for their European style pasteries and great coffee.
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Celine Patisserie
6801 Greenwood Ave NOne of our favorites for their European style pasteries and great coffee.
Great Danish bakery with large selection of pastries and breads. Pick up your selections and it's a quick drive from here down to Golden Gardens park.
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Larsen's Bakery
8000 24th Ave NWGreat Danish bakery with large selection of pastries and breads. Pick up your selections and it's a quick drive from here down to Golden Gardens park.
Hole in the wall bakery and coffee. Excellent pastries. Can also grab a quick coffee here while waiting on a table across the street at the Fat Hen (full breakfast restaurant).
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Rosellini’s Fine Cakes & Baked Goods
1413 NW 70th StHole in the wall bakery and coffee. Excellent pastries. Can also grab a quick coffee here while waiting on a table across the street at the Fat Hen (full breakfast restaurant).
Pretty french marketplace restaurant - great for quick coffee or sitdown meal.
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Sabine Café Bar & Market
5307 Ballard Avenue NorthwestPretty french marketplace restaurant - great for quick coffee or sitdown meal.
If you're exploring nearby quirky Fremont, this place is a great stop for coffee. You'll get a fun picture drawn in your foam.
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Fremont Coffee Company
459 N 36th StIf you're exploring nearby quirky Fremont, this place is a great stop for coffee. You'll get a fun picture drawn in your foam.
Lovely Italian coffee shop on Ballard Ave. Great stop if you're here for Sunday Ballard Market.
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Caffe Umbria
1201 Westlake Ave NLovely Italian coffee shop on Ballard Ave. Great stop if you're here for Sunday Ballard Market.
Best Local Full Breakfasts
Our go-to weekend breakfast spot fav! "The Slacker" is my favorite here (with a giant scone). The rest of my family is partial to their yummy Eggs Benedicts. And of course a Mimosa is a must.
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Dish
4358 Leary Way NWOur go-to weekend breakfast spot fav! "The Slacker" is my favorite here (with a giant scone). The rest of my family is partial to their yummy Eggs Benedicts. And of course a Mimosa is a must.
Great small neighborhood breakfast spot. It's popular so definitely recommend reservations!
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The Fat Hen
1418 NW 70th StGreat small neighborhood breakfast spot. It's popular so definitely recommend reservations!
Great biscuit sandwiches for eating in or online order.
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Seattle Biscuit Company
4001 Leary Way NorthwestGreat biscuit sandwiches for eating in or online order.
Mexican brunch, breakfasts and all day dining at this popular spot on Leary Ave. Close to Ballard Ave. with many more shops, restaurants and bars.
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Senor Moose Cafe
5242 Leary Avenue NorthwestMexican brunch, breakfasts and all day dining at this popular spot on Leary Ave. Close to Ballard Ave. with many more shops, restaurants and bars.
A Seattle institution! You'll get a huge meal and great Bloody Mary. Try it for dinner as well.
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Hattie's Hat Restaurant
5231 Ballard Ave NWA Seattle institution! You'll get a huge meal and great Bloody Mary. Try it for dinner as well.
Sightseeing
This iconic marketplace is probably my favorite spot to take out of town visitors. You'll find the fish market (complete with the fish throwers), farmers offerings, the first Starbucks, crafts, restaurants, bars. Sign up for a ghost walk, check out the gum wall and enjoy the beautiful water view.
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Mercato di Pike Place
1531 Western AveThis iconic marketplace is probably my favorite spot to take out of town visitors. You'll find the fish market (complete with the fish throwers), farmers offerings, the first Starbucks, crafts, restaurants, bars. Sign up for a ghost walk, check out the gum wall and enjoy the beautiful water view.
This park is on the shore of Lake Union with a perfect view of downtown Seattle. Weekend picnics, paddle boarding, explore the former coal gasification plant. This is the site of many festivals and the 4th Fireworks.
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Gas Works Park
2101 N Northlake WayThis park is on the shore of Lake Union with a perfect view of downtown Seattle. Weekend picnics, paddle boarding, explore the former coal gasification plant. This is the site of many festivals and the 4th Fireworks.
Check out shops and restaurants along the piers, visit the Aquarium, hop on a ferry for a classic Puget Sound experience. The Wheel is a great way to take in the views. Also many harbor tours to choose from.
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Seattle Waterfront
Check out shops and restaurants along the piers, visit the Aquarium, hop on a ferry for a classic Puget Sound experience. The Wheel is a great way to take in the views. Also many harbor tours to choose from.
Check out Volunteer Park on Capitol Hill. Visit the beautiful conservatory, walk trails through the park and take in views of downtown Seattle. On the way, admire the Capitol Hill mansions lining the streets.
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Volunteer Park Conservatory
1400 E Galer StCheck out Volunteer Park on Capitol Hill. Visit the beautiful conservatory, walk trails through the park and take in views of downtown Seattle. On the way, admire the Capitol Hill mansions lining the streets.
Built for the 1962 Worlds Fair, this center is still used for festivals and events. The Space Needle has just undergone a major renovation so the views are better than ever. The Chihuly Glass Garden is here, as well as the Museum of Pop Culture/Science Fiction Museum. You may catch a festival here on a holiday weekend.
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Centro di Seattle
305 Harrison StBuilt for the 1962 Worlds Fair, this center is still used for festivals and events. The Space Needle has just undergone a major renovation so the views are better than ever. The Chihuly Glass Garden is here, as well as the Museum of Pop Culture/Science Fiction Museum. You may catch a festival here on a holiday weekend.
Watch the ships pass through the Locks from Shilshole to Lake Union, go on the Tree I-D walk through the grounds and check out the fish ladder. Drive just a bit further down to Shilshole (park in Ray's Boathouse parking lot) and walk across the pier to check out our local Sea Lions.
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Chiuse di Ballard (Hiram M. Chittenden)
3015 NW 54th StWatch the ships pass through the Locks from Shilshole to Lake Union, go on the Tree I-D walk through the grounds and check out the fish ladder. Drive just a bit further down to Shilshole (park in Ray's Boathouse parking lot) and walk across the pier to check out our local Sea Lions.
Woodland Park is just a short distance up the hill from the Cabana and well worth a visit on a sunny day. It's a beautiful park to wander through with large natural enclosures for the animals.
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Zoo di Woodland Park
5500 Phinney Ave NWoodland Park is just a short distance up the hill from the Cabana and well worth a visit on a sunny day. It's a beautiful park to wander through with large natural enclosures for the animals.
Museums
This fun museum is dedicated to contemporary popular culture. From Rock and Roll or Science Fiction, you can explore many fun exhibits. Founded by Paul Allen from Microsoft. Visit the Seattle Center grounds as well during your visit.
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Museo della Cultura Pop
325 5th Ave NThis fun museum is dedicated to contemporary popular culture. From Rock and Roll or Science Fiction, you can explore many fun exhibits. Founded by Paul Allen from Microsoft. Visit the Seattle Center grounds as well during your visit.
One of the best flight museums around! If you're a fan of planes, space, etc, you'll definitely want to visit this one. It's a big one, so allow plenty of time!
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Museo del Volo
9404 E Marginal Way SOne of the best flight museums around! If you're a fan of planes, space, etc, you'll definitely want to visit this one. It's a big one, so allow plenty of time!
One of my favorite museums ... you'll find a lot of Seattle history, fun flashbacks in time and rotating exhibits. It is on the south shore of Lake Union next to the Wooden Boat Center which is also worth a look. In the summer, there is lots of activity down here from swimming to boat shows, paddle boarding and more. You can Dragonboat for free on Sunday afternoons (next to Kenmore Air) - usually at 3pm.
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Museo di Storia & Industria (MOHAI)
860 Terry Ave NOne of my favorite museums ... you'll find a lot of Seattle history, fun flashbacks in time and rotating exhibits. It is on the south shore of Lake Union next to the Wooden Boat Center which is also worth a look. In the summer, there is lots of activity down here from swimming to boat shows, paddle boarding and more. You can Dragonboat for free on Sunday afternoons (next to Kenmore Air) - usually at 3pm.
Collection of art from around the world and hosts traveling exhibits.
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Seattle Selfie Museum
92 Union StCollection of art from around the world and hosts traveling exhibits.
Live Entertainment at Local Bars
One of our favorites - live country music in Seattle. Come out an learn to dance with free couples dance lessons on Thursday night before the band begins. The dance scene here is a lot of fun - be prepared to dance! Live bands Thurs - Sat nights. Open Mic on Sunday, line dance Mondays and Karaoke Wednesday.
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Little Red Hen
7115 Woodlawn Ave NEOne of our favorites - live country music in Seattle. Come out an learn to dance with free couples dance lessons on Thursday night before the band begins. The dance scene here is a lot of fun - be prepared to dance! Live bands Thurs - Sat nights. Open Mic on Sunday, line dance Mondays and Karaoke Wednesday.
In the heart of Ballard, this historic place has free Country Dance night with live band every Tuesday. Almost every other night of the week, you'll find live music of all genres - check their calendar!
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Conor Byrne
5140 Ballard Ave NWIn the heart of Ballard, this historic place has free Country Dance night with live band every Tuesday. Almost every other night of the week, you'll find live music of all genres - check their calendar!
Live music most nights on Ballard Avenue. This is a popular spot that has many well know bands stopping to play. Check their schedule. Not much room to sit at this one.
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Tractor Tavern
5213 Ballard Ave NWLive music most nights on Ballard Avenue. This is a popular spot that has many well know bands stopping to play. Check their schedule. Not much room to sit at this one.
Fun mostly outdoor space with rusty shipyard decor, close to the canal. Multiple firepits, fairly young crowd ~ gets pretty busy. Friday/Saturday night music.
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Pono Ranch Restaurant & Bar
4502 Shilshole Ave NWFun mostly outdoor space with rusty shipyard decor, close to the canal. Multiple firepits, fairly young crowd ~ gets pretty busy. Friday/Saturday night music.
Free afternoon/early evening music by local talent with your beer on Friday - Sunday. Check their schedule.
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Lagunitas Brewing Company TapRoom & Beer Sanctuary
1550 NW 49th StFree afternoon/early evening music by local talent with your beer on Friday - Sunday. Check their schedule.
Hip hop, funk, 80's dance and more... This spot is hopping in Fremont.
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Nectar Lounge
412 N 36th StHip hop, funk, 80's dance and more... This spot is hopping in Fremont.
Check out Betty's Room Bar + music acts ranging from rock, alternative, punk, electronic acts and more.
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The Sunset Tavern
5433 Ballard Avenue NorthwestCheck out Betty's Room Bar + music acts ranging from rock, alternative, punk, electronic acts and more.
Fun spot for live music - Rockabilly, punk, country - usually high energy! Check out the out early Thursday show at 5:30. Currently with Billy Joe from and the Dusty 45s - one of the most fun bands in Seattle!
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Slim's Last Chance
5606 1st Ave SFun spot for live music - Rockabilly, punk, country - usually high energy! Check out the out early Thursday show at 5:30. Currently with Billy Joe from and the Dusty 45s - one of the most fun bands in Seattle!
Favorite Seattle Parks
3 miles away in Magnolia neighborhood across Ballard Bridge. Largest park in Seattle at 534 acres on the former Fort Lawton site. Situated on Magnolia Bluff overlooking the Puget Sound offers spectacular views, protected tidal beaches, forest hiking trails and open meadows.
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Parco Discovery
3801 Discovery Park Blvd3 miles away in Magnolia neighborhood across Ballard Bridge. Largest park in Seattle at 534 acres on the former Fort Lawton site. Situated on Magnolia Bluff overlooking the Puget Sound offers spectacular views, protected tidal beaches, forest hiking trails and open meadows.
2.8 miles away on the other side of Woodland Park Zoo . Much loved 3 mile walking/bike path around the lake. Community Center with pool, boat rentals, swimming beach.
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Green Lake
2.8 miles away on the other side of Woodland Park Zoo . Much loved 3 mile walking/bike path around the lake. Community Center with pool, boat rentals, swimming beach.
4.5 miles away ~ An oasis on the shores of Lake Washington ~ 230 acres with beautiful collection of plants. Wander through the many trails. Also on the grounds, the Japanese Garden (with entrance fee).
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Giardino botanico dell'Università di Washington nel parco di Washington
2300 Arboretum Dr E4.5 miles away ~ An oasis on the shores of Lake Washington ~ 230 acres with beautiful collection of plants. Wander through the many trails. Also on the grounds, the Japanese Garden (with entrance fee).
4 miles away ~ Located in Ballard on the Puget Sound, this park offers extraordinary views of the sound and Olympic Mountains. Park features sand beach, two wetlands, short loop trail, fishing from pier and boat launch.
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Parco Golden Gardens
8498 Seaview Pl NW4 miles away ~ Located in Ballard on the Puget Sound, this park offers extraordinary views of the sound and Olympic Mountains. Park features sand beach, two wetlands, short loop trail, fishing from pier and boat launch.
5 miles away ~ Located on Capitol Hill with beautiful views of the city. This historic Olmsted Park is home to the Volunteer Park Conservatory, Asian Art Museum and Volunteer Park Water Tower (climb to top for amazing city views).
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Volunteer Park
1247 15th Ave E5 miles away ~ Located on Capitol Hill with beautiful views of the city. This historic Olmsted Park is home to the Volunteer Park Conservatory, Asian Art Museum and Volunteer Park Water Tower (climb to top for amazing city views).
14.6 miles away in West Seattle ~ On a bluff in West Seattle just north of Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal. Includes beautiful hiking and biking trails in a diverse setting of seawalls, rocky beaches, bluff of grassy forests and meadows. Large outdoor heated saltwater pool.
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Parco Lincoln
801 S 37th St14.6 miles away in West Seattle ~ On a bluff in West Seattle just north of Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal. Includes beautiful hiking and biking trails in a diverse setting of seawalls, rocky beaches, bluff of grassy forests and meadows. Large outdoor heated saltwater pool.
Great vacation feel on a sunny day. Beautiful views of the Seattle skyline.
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Spiaggia di Alki
Great vacation feel on a sunny day. Beautiful views of the Seattle skyline.
This park is on the shore of Lake Union with a perfect view of downtown Seattle. Weekend picnics, paddle boarding, explore the former coal gasification plant. This is the site of many festivals and the 4th Fireworks.
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Gas Works Park
2101 N Northlake WayThis park is on the shore of Lake Union with a perfect view of downtown Seattle. Weekend picnics, paddle boarding, explore the former coal gasification plant. This is the site of many festivals and the 4th Fireworks.
Favorite Special Occasion Restaurants
The gold standard for fancy dining in Seattle since the 1950's. A mid century modern styled restaurant with sweeping views over Lake Union. Amazing steak, craft cocktails. This one is pricy but a fun splurge.
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Canlis
2576 Aurora Ave NThe gold standard for fancy dining in Seattle since the 1950's. A mid century modern styled restaurant with sweeping views over Lake Union. Amazing steak, craft cocktails. This one is pricy but a fun splurge.
Dine in a beautiful replica of a NW Longhouse on the shores of Lake Union. A special NW experience and great place to sample some of our famous seafood.
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Ivar's Salmon House
401 NE Northlake WayDine in a beautiful replica of a NW Longhouse on the shores of Lake Union. A special NW experience and great place to sample some of our famous seafood.
Beautiful restaurant in the Magnolia Marina with lovely views of the water and downtown Seattle. Excellent food and NW atmosphere.
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Palisade
2601 W Marina PlBeautiful restaurant in the Magnolia Marina with lovely views of the water and downtown Seattle. Excellent food and NW atmosphere.
Cozy italian restaurant, just right for a romantic evening.
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Ristorante Picolinos
6415 32nd Ave NWCozy italian restaurant, just right for a romantic evening.
Right on the water in West Seattle with an amazing view of the Seattle skyline. Great choice for seafood and Sunday brunch.
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Salty's on Alki Beach
1936 Harbor Ave SWRight on the water in West Seattle with an amazing view of the Seattle skyline. Great choice for seafood and Sunday brunch.
This cozy little bar/restaurant is a 5 block walk around the corner (up 6th avenue). Great cocktails and food. Eat inside or in the pretty garden courtyard. In the mornings visit the Red Arrow Coffee shop in back of the courtyard.
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Brimmer & Heeltap
425 NW Market StThis cozy little bar/restaurant is a 5 block walk around the corner (up 6th avenue). Great cocktails and food. Eat inside or in the pretty garden courtyard. In the mornings visit the Red Arrow Coffee shop in back of the courtyard.