Chelsea Suite Seattle Guidebook
Salons & Spas
Whether your sprucing up for an event, looking for a new look, doing some maintenance or simply want to relax and be pampered, these are our favorites!
The Collective is a small salon with experienced, top stylists. And we’re so lucky it’s just a block away! Melanie Wade is the stylist we see. When she’s not in Seattle, she’s training stylists in New York.
https://www.thecollectiveseattle.salon/
1823 Eastlake Ave. E. Suite 154
Seattle, Washington 98102
The Collective Salon Seattle
1823 Eastlake Avenue EastThe Collective is a small salon with experienced, top stylists. And we’re so lucky it’s just a block away! Melanie Wade is the stylist we see. When she’s not in Seattle, she’s training stylists in New York.
https://www.thecollectiveseattle.salon/
1823 Eastlake Ave. E. Suite 154
Seattle, Washington 98102
Craft Coffee & Tea
Seattle is known for Starbucks and there’s one nearly everywhere, but Seattlites love our craft coffee!
Delicious coffee roasted daily and served by legit baristas.
https://armisticecoffeeco.com
2201 Eastlake Ave E, Seattle, WA 98102
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Armistice Coffee Roaster
2201 Eastlake Ave EDelicious coffee roasted daily and served by legit baristas.
https://armisticecoffeeco.com
2201 Eastlake Ave E, Seattle, WA 98102
Mr. West serves craft coffee, tea, and kombucha all day. In the afternoon and evening, they also serve wine and some craft cocktails. They have a small menu with delicious food and snacks.
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Mr. West Cafe Bar
720 Olive WayMr. West serves craft coffee, tea, and kombucha all day. In the afternoon and evening, they also serve wine and some craft cocktails. They have a small menu with delicious food and snacks.
Sweets
This local ice cream shop is so completely yummy! They change flavors every month plus have a few standard flavors. There’s always a coconut-based vegan option, too. All their ice creams are creamy and delicious. It’s hard to pick a favorite!
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Molly Moon's Homemade Ice Cream
917 E Pine StThis local ice cream shop is so completely yummy! They change flavors every month plus have a few standard flavors. There’s always a coconut-based vegan option, too. All their ice creams are creamy and delicious. It’s hard to pick a favorite!
Salt & Straw makes great ice cream and their flavors are untraditional. Don’t be afraid to try their Sea Salt ice cream. It’s really good!
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Salt & Straw
714 East Pike StreetSalt & Straw makes great ice cream and their flavors are untraditional. Don’t be afraid to try their Sea Salt ice cream. It’s really good!
Cupcake Royale
1111 E Pike StIn March, they sell an Irish Whiskey cupcake. Mmmm!
Hands down, my favorite Trophy cupcake is the triple coconut — moist coconut cake, coconut frosting, and moist shredded coconut. They only sell it a few days each week. It’s so good!
Trophy Cupcakes & Party - University Village
2612 NE University Village StHands down, my favorite Trophy cupcake is the triple coconut — moist coconut cake, coconut frosting, and moist shredded coconut. They only sell it a few days each week. It’s so good!
This is place is great for people with allergies, food restrictions, and those who prefer to eat vegan. The ice cream is good.
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Frankie & Jo's Capitol Hill
1010 E Union StThis is place is great for people with allergies, food restrictions, and those who prefer to eat vegan. The ice cream is good.
Spinnaker Chocolate
Local chocolate company for connoisseurs. Mmmm!
Flight Wine + Chocolate
A very highly rated that I hope to try soon.
The Chocolate Market
It’s a delicious treat in the heart of Pike Place Market.
Dolcetta Artisan Sweets
Molly Moon's Homemade Ice Cream
917 E Pine StMacrina Bakery & Cafe
2408 1st Aveindi chocolate
1901 Western AveLa Parisienne French Bakery
2507 4th AvePie Bar
1361 E Olive WayFood scene
This is a hole-in-the-wall place and not a great in-house dining experience, but the Poke is phenomenal. FOB stands for Fresh Off the Boat, and it definitely tastes that way!
I recommend using take out and enjoying it here in Chelsea Suite or in a nearby park. You can also use Grubhub to have it delivered.
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FOB Poke Bar
220 Blanchard StThis is a hole-in-the-wall place and not a great in-house dining experience, but the Poke is phenomenal. FOB stands for Fresh Off the Boat, and it definitely tastes that way!
I recommend using take out and enjoying it here in Chelsea Suite or in a nearby park. You can also use Grubhub to have it delivered.
This is a Seattle classic and such a wonderful Italian restaurant. With live jazz, cabaret, and other entertainment, it's a fantastic experience and a very romantic restaurant.
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The Pink Door
1919 Post AlleyThis is a Seattle classic and such a wonderful Italian restaurant. With live jazz, cabaret, and other entertainment, it's a fantastic experience and a very romantic restaurant.
Our favorites include a salad with powdered, freeze dried, local berries. The food at Conversation is witty, delicious, and flavorful.
Conversation, a Downtown Seattle Restaurant
110 Stewart StOur favorites include a salad with powdered, freeze dried, local berries. The food at Conversation is witty, delicious, and flavorful.
RAZZi’s makes delicious pizza and has extensive menus — one for those with no food restrictions and many for people with food restrictions or diet preferences. http://www.razzispizza.com
RAZZíS DOWNTOWN
1314 Howell St.
Seattle, WA 98101
By E-mail: downtown@razzis.com
By Phone: (206) 588-2425
By Fax: (206) 624-0654
RAZZíS PIZZERíA DOWNTOWN
1314 Howell StreetRAZZi’s makes delicious pizza and has extensive menus — one for those with no food restrictions and many for people with food restrictions or diet preferences. http://www.razzispizza.com
RAZZíS DOWNTOWN
1314 Howell St.
Seattle, WA 98101
By E-mail: downtown@razzis.com
By Phone: (206) 588-2425
By Fax: (206) 624-0654
Taylor Shellfish farms and harvests shellfish commercially and this location is a store that has a small dining section. You can pick your shellfish and crab or ask them to do so. And if you’d like, they’ll shuck it and serve you a great wine paring, so you can enjoy the freshest sushi you’ll ever have. My favorite is the scallops.
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Taylor Shellfish Oyster Bar
1521 Melrose AveTaylor Shellfish farms and harvests shellfish commercially and this location is a store that has a small dining section. You can pick your shellfish and crab or ask them to do so. And if you’d like, they’ll shuck it and serve you a great wine paring, so you can enjoy the freshest sushi you’ll ever have. My favorite is the scallops.
Love garlic? Mamnoon has delicious, very garlicky Middle Eastern food. It’s fantastic!
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Mamnoon
1508 Melrose AveLove garlic? Mamnoon has delicious, very garlicky Middle Eastern food. It’s fantastic!
Mmmm! Dumplings made while you wait — you can even watch them being made. They serve other things, too. Soups, cocktails, frozen drinks, and wonderful Chinese foods. The dining room is huge and there’s a small bar. Sometimes the wait can be insane, but there’s dining in the bar and take out is an option.
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Din Tai Fung
600 Pine StMmmm! Dumplings made while you wait — you can even watch them being made. They serve other things, too. Soups, cocktails, frozen drinks, and wonderful Chinese foods. The dining room is huge and there’s a small bar. Sometimes the wait can be insane, but there’s dining in the bar and take out is an option.
Really delicious Italian food is just a short walk away on Eastlake. 2043 Eastlake Ave E, Seattle
Enjoy jazz duos & trios on the weekends.
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Serafina
2043 Eastlake Ave EReally delicious Italian food is just a short walk away on Eastlake. 2043 Eastlake Ave E, Seattle
Enjoy jazz duos & trios on the weekends.
Outlier
1101 4th AvenueFresh, delicious, masterfully crafted meals and cocktails. https://outlierseattle.com/
This restaurant is phenomenal! The menu changes regularly and the food is always excellent. Their cocktails and non-alcoholic concoctions are equally delicious.
The dining room is nice and there’s rooftop eating as well.
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Terra Plata
1501 Melrose AveThis restaurant is phenomenal! The menu changes regularly and the food is always excellent. Their cocktails and non-alcoholic concoctions are equally delicious.
The dining room is nice and there’s rooftop eating as well.
La Cocina Oaxaquena
1216 Pine StSolid Mexican food.
Steak perfection and a Seattle institution.
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Daniel's Broiler - South Lake Union
809 Fairview Pl NSteak perfection and a Seattle institution.
Shiro, the chef and owner, is a Seattle culinary king. His sushi is perfect. Just perfect.
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Sushi Kashiba
86 Pine StShiro, the chef and owner, is a Seattle culinary king. His sushi is perfect. Just perfect.
This is not a Seattle nor Pacific Northwest spot, but is centrally located, has incredibly great and massive selection of beers on tap, and solidly good food.
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Yard House
1501 4th AveThis is not a Seattle nor Pacific Northwest spot, but is centrally located, has incredibly great and massive selection of beers on tap, and solidly good food.
Taqueria Cantina
89 University Streethttps://taqueriacantina.com/
A guilty pleasure and some of the best (and completely unhealthy) sandwiches you can get. Don’t tell your doctor!
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HoneyHole
703 E Pike StA guilty pleasure and some of the best (and completely unhealthy) sandwiches you can get. Don’t tell your doctor!
Ray’s in Ballard has gorgeous views and great seafood. The dining room is more formal (in Seattle, this means nice jeans and a button down shirt).
However my favorite is the outdoor Cafe. It overlooks the Puget Sound and the entry to the Ballard Locks, so there’s a gorgeous view of the Sound and boats of all kinds. The food is more casual and fantastic.
If it’s cold out, they have blankets and turn on outdoor heaters. When it’s raining they tent the dining space.
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Ray's Cafe
6049 Seaview Ave NWRay’s in Ballard has gorgeous views and great seafood. The dining room is more formal (in Seattle, this means nice jeans and a button down shirt).
However my favorite is the outdoor Cafe. It overlooks the Puget Sound and the entry to the Ballard Locks, so there’s a gorgeous view of the Sound and boats of all kinds. The food is more casual and fantastic.
If it’s cold out, they have blankets and turn on outdoor heaters. When it’s raining they tent the dining space.
This chef is James Beard awarded and my favorite chef in Seattle. His downtown restaurant, Rider, sadly closed at the very beginning of the pandemic and he didn’t reopen it.
I used to go to Rider several times a week. I haven’t yet been to Eight Row, his newer restaurant, but the menu is very similar and definitely shows his unique, fresh style and presentation.
https://www.eightrow.com
Eight Row
7102 Woodlawn Avenue NortheastThis chef is James Beard awarded and my favorite chef in Seattle. His downtown restaurant, Rider, sadly closed at the very beginning of the pandemic and he didn’t reopen it.
I used to go to Rider several times a week. I haven’t yet been to Eight Row, his newer restaurant, but the menu is very similar and definitely shows his unique, fresh style and presentation.
https://www.eightrow.com
This is a restaurant on my bucket list. It's not pricey, but I just haven't had the chance to go. It's supposed to be amazing Mexican food. Yum!
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Sal Y Limón
10 Mercer StThis is a restaurant on my bucket list. It's not pricey, but I just haven't had the chance to go. It's supposed to be amazing Mexican food. Yum!
Beecher's Handmade Cheese
1600 Pike PlRachel’s Ginger Beer
1610 12th AvePiroshky Piroshky
1908 Pike PlSalish Lodge & Spa
6501 Railroad AveIf you haven't eaten at a Jewish deli, don't miss the chance to try it. If you already know the joy of the Jewish deli, you'll appreciate what a great one this is.
Zylberschtein's
11752 15th Ave NEIf you haven't eaten at a Jewish deli, don't miss the chance to try it. If you already know the joy of the Jewish deli, you'll appreciate what a great one this is.
One of the best steakhouses in Seattle is located in this eclectic neighborhood.
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FlintCreek Cattle Co
8421 Greenwood Ave NOne of the best steakhouses in Seattle is located in this eclectic neighborhood.
Great Lebanese food in the heart of Seattle's Scandanavian neighborhood, Ballard, is a delight for foodies everywhere.
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Cafe Munir
2408 NW 80th StGreat Lebanese food in the heart of Seattle's Scandanavian neighborhood, Ballard, is a delight for foodies everywhere.
Peasant is hidden inside the butcher shop Beast and Cleaver. Peasant is open on weekends with a thoughtful tasting menu and some weeknights as a wine bar.
The Peasant
Peasant is hidden inside the butcher shop Beast and Cleaver. Peasant is open on weekends with a thoughtful tasting menu and some weeknights as a wine bar.
TOMO
Small Japanese restaurant and James Beard Award Finalist, Tomo, opened in 2021.
This restaurant is named by the New York Times as one of the 50 best restaurants in the country. It's small, so book your reservation now.
Off Alley
This restaurant is named by the New York Times as one of the 50 best restaurants in the country. It's small, so book your reservation now.
Their soba is one of the reasons Kamonegi was chosen as one of the top restaurants in the US by Eater.
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kamonegi
1054 N 39th StTheir soba is one of the reasons Kamonegi was chosen as one of the top restaurants in the US by Eater.
Bon Apetit Magazine recently named this Vietnamese restaurant as one of the top restaurants in America.
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Bon Apetit Magazine recently named this Vietnamese restaurant as one of the top restaurants in America.
Known best for its expertise with local fish, Eastlake restaurant Sushi Kappo Tamura has been a James Beard Finalist.
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Sushi Kappo Tamura
2968 Eastlake Ave EKnown best for its expertise with local fish, Eastlake restaurant Sushi Kappo Tamura has been a James Beard Finalist.
Meesha
Modern East Indian food... yum!
The owner of Saffron Grill is likely the patriarch of Indian/Pakistani food in Seattle. You can expect delicious food, extraordinary chai, and impeccable service at Saffron Grill. And the rare friend or family member who oddly doesn't adore Indian cuisine can order American food while you enjoy your dreamy East Indian delights.
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Saffron Grill
2132 N Northgate WayThe owner of Saffron Grill is likely the patriarch of Indian/Pakistani food in Seattle. You can expect delicious food, extraordinary chai, and impeccable service at Saffron Grill. And the rare friend or family member who oddly doesn't adore Indian cuisine can order American food while you enjoy your dreamy East Indian delights.
Spice Waala
340 15th Ave ESpice Waala
Shops
Magic Mouse Toys
603 1st AveThis is huge toy store with unique and standard toys and games.
Mercato domenicale di Fremont Street
3401 Evanston Ave NSouth Lake Union Saturday Market
139 9th Avenue NorthMade In Washington
Gift shop specializing in... wait for it... items made in Washington state.
Velouria has a great collection of women's clothing from local designers. The aesthetic is mostly Mid-century Modern.
Velouria
145 S King StVelouria has a great collection of women's clothing from local designers. The aesthetic is mostly Mid-century Modern.
Venue is a great place to find works from lesser-known local artists. It's perfect for unique gifts and also for take-home treasures.
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Venue
5408 22nd Ave NWVenue is a great place to find works from lesser-known local artists. It's perfect for unique gifts and also for take-home treasures.
fruitsuper
Practical, functional items you'll quickly come to wonder how you did without.
Glazer's Camera
This is the camera shop of most local photographers.
Located in Pike Place Market, this may be one of the oldest comic book stores in the world. Really.
Golden Age Collectables
Pike StreetLocated in Pike Place Market, this may be one of the oldest comic book stores in the world. Really.
Freeman
713 Broadway ERain jackets and outerwear
Eames NW
Men's clothing
Throwbacks Northwest
1507 11th AveThis is where to find throwback sports fan gear.
Something Silver
Unique jewelry, often from local artists.
The Pacific Northwest Shop
4411 Wallingford Ave NWell-curated, local gifts.
You can buy, watch pieces being made, and even take a class on glassblowing here.
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Seattle Glassblowing Studio
2227 5th AveYou can buy, watch pieces being made, and even take a class on glassblowing here.
The flagship REI store is an outdoor enthusiast's dream. Check out the climbing wall, bike trail, and children's play structure.
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REI
222 Yale Ave NThe flagship REI store is an outdoor enthusiast's dream. Check out the climbing wall, bike trail, and children's play structure.
Nordstrom started in Seattle as a local shoe store from money earned in the Gold Rush. They've become a luxury department store known for stellar customer service. Their flagship store is located at 6th & Pine Street.
Nordstrom
Nordstrom started in Seattle as a local shoe store from money earned in the Gold Rush. They've become a luxury department store known for stellar customer service. Their flagship store is located at 6th & Pine Street.
Small Boat & Kayak Launch
Waterway 8
Cheshiahud Lake Union LoopTerry Pettus Park
2001 Fairview Ave EDay Hikes
This is really a gorgeous view hike that allows hikers to see Mt. Rainier Mt. Baker, and more. Here's a description of the hike: https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/mount-pilchuck
Mt Pilchuck Lookout Tower
This is really a gorgeous view hike that allows hikers to see Mt. Rainier Mt. Baker, and more. Here's a description of the hike: https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/mount-pilchuck
The Discovery Park Loop trail is in Seattle and has stunning views of the Puget Sound. Here's more information: https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/discovery-park-loop-trail
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Parco Discovery
3801 Discovery Park BlvdThe Discovery Park Loop trail is in Seattle and has stunning views of the Puget Sound. Here's more information: https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/discovery-park-loop-trail
This is a beautiful forest trail that passes three waterfalls. Here's more information: https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/wallace-falls
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Parco Statale delle Cascate di Wallace
14503 Wallace Lake RoadThis is a beautiful forest trail that passes three waterfalls. Here's more information: https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/wallace-falls
Hike and swim on this great hike: https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/cherry-creek-falls
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Cherry Creek Falls Trailhead
16538 Kelly Rd NEHike and swim on this great hike: https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/cherry-creek-falls
When I think of hiking, I don’t typically think of botanical gardens, but this huge in-city park has multiple trails and so much to offer. Nearly all of the park is free to see, so there’s no need to pay to see the Japanese botanical garden, however that’s quite beautiful, too. In the main park (not the Japanese garden) you can hike out to Lake Washington and continue on a lake trail over floating pedestrian bridges, as well.
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Giardino botanico dell'Università di Washington nel parco di Washington
2300 Arboretum Dr EWhen I think of hiking, I don’t typically think of botanical gardens, but this huge in-city park has multiple trails and so much to offer. Nearly all of the park is free to see, so there’s no need to pay to see the Japanese botanical garden, however that’s quite beautiful, too. In the main park (not the Japanese garden) you can hike out to Lake Washington and continue on a lake trail over floating pedestrian bridges, as well.