Guidebook for Greenwood, Seattle, and beyond
Greenwood - drinks
Latin & American pub food pairs with craft beers & spirits in a hip tavern setting with outdoor patio.
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The Yard Cafe
8313 Greenwood Ave NLatin & American pub food pairs with craft beers & spirits in a hip tavern setting with outdoor patio.
Craft brewery in North Seattle, focused on Belgian and French-style beers. Limited indoor and outdoor seating as well as beer to-go. Closest brewery to Greenwood studio, just a few blocks away.
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Lantern Brewing
938 N 95th StCraft brewery in North Seattle, focused on Belgian and French-style beers. Limited indoor and outdoor seating as well as beer to-go. Closest brewery to Greenwood studio, just a few blocks away.
American Craft Beer Bottle Shop and Tap House! 21+. Outdoor seating available and often has food trucks outside.
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Chuck's Hop Shop & Kegs To Go
656 NW 85th StAmerican Craft Beer Bottle Shop and Tap House! 21+. Outdoor seating available and often has food trucks outside.
Snapshot Brewing
8005 Greenwood Avenue North Brewery, Art Gallery, Bar, Beer Bar. Outdoor seating available.
Flying Bike is a cooperatively owned brewery, where the beers we brew are the product of member home-brew competitions which are judged by members.
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Flying Bike Cooperative Brewery
8570 Greenwood Ave NFlying Bike is a cooperatively owned brewery, where the beers we brew are the product of member home-brew competitions which are judged by members.
Greenwood - theater activities
AMC Oak Tree 6
10006 Aurora Ave NGo see a movie while you're here!
Neighborhood theatre in Greenwood: Taproot Theatre Company is a professional, nonprofit theatre company in Seattle, Washington, with a multi-faceted production program.
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Taproot Theatre Company
212 N 85th StNeighborhood theatre in Greenwood: Taproot Theatre Company is a professional, nonprofit theatre company in Seattle, Washington, with a multi-faceted production program.
Greenwood - food
Vibrant mom-&-pop featuring a simple menu of Turkish, Greek & Italian fare plus cocktails & wine.
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The Olive and Grape
8516 Greenwood Ave NVibrant mom-&-pop featuring a simple menu of Turkish, Greek & Italian fare plus cocktails & wine.
Relaxed restaurant offering hefty, housemade Latin American specialties & a take-out option.
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Tropicos Breeze
9710 Aurora Ave NRelaxed restaurant offering hefty, housemade Latin American specialties & a take-out option.
Casual standby serving large portions of Mexican fare made with healthier ingredients. Don't miss the baby burrito, which is the size of a baby!
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Gorditos
213 N 85th StCasual standby serving large portions of Mexican fare made with healthier ingredients. Don't miss the baby burrito, which is the size of a baby!
Truffled popcorn & grilled cheese are among the small plates served in a hip, loungey space.
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Oliver's Twist
6822 Greenwood Ave NTruffled popcorn & grilled cheese are among the small plates served in a hip, loungey space.
CHOCOLATE!!!!! Handmade chocolates and fresh roasted coffee in Greenwood, Green Lake, Wallingford, and Downtown Seattle. chocolati.com
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Chocolati Café
8319 Greenwood Ave NCHOCOLATE!!!!! Handmade chocolates and fresh roasted coffee in Greenwood, Green Lake, Wallingford, and Downtown Seattle. chocolati.com
Local go-to for gourmet small-batch ice creams & house-brewed sodas & beers, plus coffee drinks.
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Bluebird Ice Cream
3515 Fremont Ave NLocal go-to for gourmet small-batch ice creams & house-brewed sodas & beers, plus coffee drinks.
High-quality coffee house in Greenwood-Phinney neighborhood. Order a double espresso, latte to go, or the bag of beans.
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Herkimer Coffee
7320 Greenwood Ave NHigh-quality coffee house in Greenwood-Phinney neighborhood. Order a double espresso, latte to go, or the bag of beans.
Specializes in handmade pastries, cakes, tarts, savories and sweets inspired by French, English and American baking.
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Coyle's Bakeshop
8300 Greenwood Ave NSpecializes in handmade pastries, cakes, tarts, savories and sweets inspired by French, English and American baking.
Gourmet brick-oven pizza served in a cozy, bi-level space with a bar & a garage door to the patio.
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The Alibi Room Greenwood
10406 Holman Rd NGourmet brick-oven pizza served in a cozy, bi-level space with a bar & a garage door to the patio.
Pilgrim is just a short walk from our studio! Pilgrim roasts their own coffee and serves it up in a comfortable, inviting coffee house. Order your favorite drink and stay awhile.
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Pilgrim Coffeehouse
10002 Aurora Ave NPilgrim is just a short walk from our studio! Pilgrim roasts their own coffee and serves it up in a comfortable, inviting coffee house. Order your favorite drink and stay awhile.
Lofty, stylish New American kitchen emphasizing sustainably raised beef, plus game & cocktails. Great atmosphere!
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FlintCreek Cattle Co
8421 Greenwood Ave NLofty, stylish New American kitchen emphasizing sustainably raised beef, plus game & cocktails. Great atmosphere!
Family owned traditional curries, noodles & seafood dishes served in a modestly appointed Thai restaurant.
Thai Thai
9525 Aurora Ave NFamily owned traditional curries, noodles & seafood dishes served in a modestly appointed Thai restaurant.
Family-run Greek restaurant serving classic dishes in a small space with nostalgic decor.
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Yanni's Greek Cuisine
7419 Greenwood Ave NFamily-run Greek restaurant serving classic dishes in a small space with nostalgic decor.
Casual, family-run cafe is a go-to for all-day breakfasts & other comfort foods in a simple space.
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Pete's Eggnest
7717 Greenwood Ave NCasual, family-run cafe is a go-to for all-day breakfasts & other comfort foods in a simple space.
Sizable servings of Mediterranean cuisine in a quaint eatery with large windows & homemade desserts.
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Gorgeous George's
7719 Greenwood Ave NSizable servings of Mediterranean cuisine in a quaint eatery with large windows & homemade desserts.
Casual counter-service cafe offering creative, hearty sandwiches & sides in low-key environs.
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Valhalla Sandwiches
8202 Greenwood Ave NCasual counter-service cafe offering creative, hearty sandwiches & sides in low-key environs.
Serving artisan pizza right in the center of the Greenwood neighborhood of North Seattle.
Pizzeria La Rocca
8404 Greenwood Avenue NorthServing artisan pizza right in the center of the Greenwood neighborhood of North Seattle.
Italian & Turkish dishes share a menu with steaks, lobster bisque & salads along with full bar.
Ada's Restaurant & Bar
5910 Phinney Avenue NorthItalian & Turkish dishes share a menu with steaks, lobster bisque & salads along with full bar.
Greenwood - grocery essentials
Seattle's premier natural & organic grocery store. Locally grown and community-owned, the co-op has 15 stores in Greater Seattle.
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PCC Community Markets - Green Lake Aurora
7504 Aurora Ave NSeattle's premier natural & organic grocery store. Locally grown and community-owned, the co-op has 15 stores in Greater Seattle.
Grocery superstore with sections for clothing, auto, household, and garden.
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Fred Meyer
915 NW 45th StGrocery superstore with sections for clothing, auto, household, and garden.
Supermarket chain based in Washington, with 62 stores in the Puget Sound region.
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QFC
11100 Roosevelt Way NESupermarket chain based in Washington, with 62 stores in the Puget Sound region.
Greenwood - trails
Beach and hiking trails very close to Greenwood studio! Carkeek Park is 216 acres park located in the Broadview neighborhood of Seattle, Washington. The park contains Piper Orchard, Pipers Creek, play and picnic areas, picnic shelters, and hiking trails. A pedestrian bridge across the main lines of the BNSF Railway connects to the Carkeek Park sand beach on Puget Sound.
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Parco Carkeek
950 NW Carkeek Park RdBeach and hiking trails very close to Greenwood studio! Carkeek Park is 216 acres park located in the Broadview neighborhood of Seattle, Washington. The park contains Piper Orchard, Pipers Creek, play and picnic areas, picnic shelters, and hiking trails. A pedestrian bridge across the main lines of the BNSF Railway connects to the Carkeek Park sand beach on Puget Sound.
North Seattle Neighborhoods
You can walk, run, bike, or skate the 2.8 mile loop around Greenlake in North Seattle (https://www.seattle.gov/parks/find/parks/green-lake-park). You can rent a kayak or paddle board on the lake, too. Hang out for a bit longer and grab a bite to eat at Shelter (http://www.shelterlounge.com/greenlake/) or a Brazilian coffee at Kitanda (https://www.kitanda.com/green-lake). You’ll also find yoga and other shops around Greenlake. Learn more on the Greenlake blog (https://www.seattlegreenlaker.com/).
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Green Lake
You can walk, run, bike, or skate the 2.8 mile loop around Greenlake in North Seattle (https://www.seattle.gov/parks/find/parks/green-lake-park). You can rent a kayak or paddle board on the lake, too. Hang out for a bit longer and grab a bite to eat at Shelter (http://www.shelterlounge.com/greenlake/) or a Brazilian coffee at Kitanda (https://www.kitanda.com/green-lake). You’ll also find yoga and other shops around Greenlake. Learn more on the Greenlake blog (https://www.seattlegreenlaker.com/).
Ballard has exploded in growth in the last 10 years so you’ll find fun shops, some of the best restaurants in town, good coffee and so much more. Check out Portage Café for the best breakfast in town (https://www.portagebaycafe.com/) and enjoy the beach at Golden Gardens (https://www.seattle.gov/parks/find/parks/golden-gardens-park). Learn more on the Ballard blog (http://www.myballard.com/).
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Ballard
Ballard has exploded in growth in the last 10 years so you’ll find fun shops, some of the best restaurants in town, good coffee and so much more. Check out Portage Café for the best breakfast in town (https://www.portagebaycafe.com/) and enjoy the beach at Golden Gardens (https://www.seattle.gov/parks/find/parks/golden-gardens-park). Learn more on the Ballard blog (http://www.myballard.com/).
If this is your first visit to Seattle then you need to trip-trap over to the Fremont Troll! He lives under the Aurora Bridge. You may also enjoy the all-seasons Fremont Sunday Market (http://www.fremontmarket.com/), and pay a stop at Theo Chocolate Factory for delicious local chocolate and tours (https://www.theochocolate.com/). Grab a drink at Brouwer’s for an incredible list of craft brews on tap (https://www.brouwerscafe.com/). Sit by the canal and watch the boats go by, or take a stroll through Gas Works Park (https://www.seattle.gov/parks/find/parks/gas-works-park). Learn more on the Fremont blog (https://fremontuniverse.com/).
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Fremont
If this is your first visit to Seattle then you need to trip-trap over to the Fremont Troll! He lives under the Aurora Bridge. You may also enjoy the all-seasons Fremont Sunday Market (http://www.fremontmarket.com/), and pay a stop at Theo Chocolate Factory for delicious local chocolate and tours (https://www.theochocolate.com/). Grab a drink at Brouwer’s for an incredible list of craft brews on tap (https://www.brouwerscafe.com/). Sit by the canal and watch the boats go by, or take a stroll through Gas Works Park (https://www.seattle.gov/parks/find/parks/gas-works-park). Learn more on the Fremont blog (https://fremontuniverse.com/).
Wallingford is a quieter neighborhood, near to Greenlake and right before the University District. Grab a bite to eat at a restaurant, or a scope of ice cream at Molly Moon’s (https://www.mollymoon.com/). Visit famous Archie McPhee’s for some laughs and novelty items (https://mcphee.com/). Learn more on the Wallingfood blog (https://www.wallyhood.org/).
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Wallingford
Wallingford is a quieter neighborhood, near to Greenlake and right before the University District. Grab a bite to eat at a restaurant, or a scope of ice cream at Molly Moon’s (https://www.mollymoon.com/). Visit famous Archie McPhee’s for some laughs and novelty items (https://mcphee.com/). Learn more on the Wallingfood blog (https://www.wallyhood.org/).
Queen Anne Ave and lower Queen Anne are home to many great restaurants and the city’s best spot for viewing the space needle at Kerry Park (https://www.seattle.gov/parks/find/parks/kerry-park). Pick up a treat at Top Pot Donuts flagship store (http://www.toppotdoughnuts.com/). You’ll also be steps away from Seattle Pacific University (https://spu.edu/). Learn more on the Queen Anne neighborhood blog (https://queenanneview.com/).
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Queen Anne
Queen Anne Ave and lower Queen Anne are home to many great restaurants and the city’s best spot for viewing the space needle at Kerry Park (https://www.seattle.gov/parks/find/parks/kerry-park). Pick up a treat at Top Pot Donuts flagship store (http://www.toppotdoughnuts.com/). You’ll also be steps away from Seattle Pacific University (https://spu.edu/). Learn more on the Queen Anne neighborhood blog (https://queenanneview.com/).
We like to call this the hipster-land because all the young people love this area. There’s lots to do from shopping to eating. Enjoy a stop at Volunteer Park and Café (https://www.seattle.gov/parks/find/parks/volunteer-park) while you’re there. Learn more on the Capitol hill blog (http://www.capitolhillseattle.com/).
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Zona autonoma di Capitol Hill
We like to call this the hipster-land because all the young people love this area. There’s lots to do from shopping to eating. Enjoy a stop at Volunteer Park and Café (https://www.seattle.gov/parks/find/parks/volunteer-park) while you’re there. Learn more on the Capitol hill blog (http://www.capitolhillseattle.com/).
The University of WA (https://www.washington.edu/) has a beautiful campus to explore any day of the year. If you like dinosaurs or other fun facts, check out the UW Burke Museum (https://www.burkemuseum.org/)! You can also walk through the UW Arboretum (https://botanicgardens.uw.edu/washington-park-arboretum/) or have a picnic at the UW Center for Urban Horticulture (https://botanicgardens.uw.edu/center-for-urban-horticulture/). Get your shopping on at the popular U-Village Shopping area (https://uvillage.com/).
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University District
The University of WA (https://www.washington.edu/) has a beautiful campus to explore any day of the year. If you like dinosaurs or other fun facts, check out the UW Burke Museum (https://www.burkemuseum.org/)! You can also walk through the UW Arboretum (https://botanicgardens.uw.edu/washington-park-arboretum/) or have a picnic at the UW Center for Urban Horticulture (https://botanicgardens.uw.edu/center-for-urban-horticulture/). Get your shopping on at the popular U-Village Shopping area (https://uvillage.com/).
Here are some of our favorite stops in downtown Seattle!
Pike Place Market (http://pikeplacemarket.org/)
Space Needle landmark (https://www.spaceneedle.com/home/)
Chihuly Glass Garden (https://www.chihulygardenandglass.com/)
Seattle Art Museum (http://www.seattleartmuseum.org/)
Seattle Symphony (https://www.seattlesymphony.org/)
Olympic Sculpture Garden (http://www.seattleartmuseum.org/visit/olympic-sculpture-park)
Centennial Park (https://www.portseattle.org/places/centennial-park)
Starbucks Reserve Roastery (https://www.starbucksreserve.com/the-seattle-roastery/)
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Downtown Seattle
Here are some of our favorite stops in downtown Seattle!
Pike Place Market (http://pikeplacemarket.org/)
Space Needle landmark (https://www.spaceneedle.com/home/)
Chihuly Glass Garden (https://www.chihulygardenandglass.com/)
Seattle Art Museum (http://www.seattleartmuseum.org/)
Seattle Symphony (https://www.seattlesymphony.org/)
Olympic Sculpture Garden (http://www.seattleartmuseum.org/visit/olympic-sculpture-park)
Centennial Park (https://www.portseattle.org/places/centennial-park)
Starbucks Reserve Roastery (https://www.starbucksreserve.com/the-seattle-roastery/)
Hikes - within 1 hour drive
These are some of our favorite hikes within a 1 hour drive of Seattle. The closest in-city hikes are Carkeek park and Discovery park, both listed in our guide. Check these trail details (or find more!) at https://www.wta.org/ and AllTrails https://www.alltrails.com/.
Snow Lake Trailhead
Alpental Access RoadPunto di partenza del sentiero di Poo Poo
11400 Issaquah-Hobart Road SoutheastParco Statale delle Cascate di Wallace
14503 Wallace Lake RoadLittle Si Trailhead
44030 SE Mt Si RdTiger Mountain Trailhead
Tiger Mountain TrailFranklin Falls
Twin Falls Trailhead
Southeast 159th StreetDiscovery Park is one of our closest in-city hikes, located in the beautiful Magnolia neighborhood (https://www.seattle.gov/parks/find/parks/discovery-park). There are several trails, including a 3-mile loop with sweeping views of Puget Sound, and other trails that lead to the beach.
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Parco Discovery
3801 Discovery Park BlvdDiscovery Park is one of our closest in-city hikes, located in the beautiful Magnolia neighborhood (https://www.seattle.gov/parks/find/parks/discovery-park). There are several trails, including a 3-mile loop with sweeping views of Puget Sound, and other trails that lead to the beach.