Pistil Books
An indie bookstore that is sadly now mostly online-only, barring a few open events a year.
1415 E Union St
Central District
Central District
Quick Pack Food Mart
While this little grocery on South Jackson Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Way doesn’t offer seating, it “induces a good hang.” We watched neighborhood folks…
2616 S Jackson St
Central District
206-328-2127
Central District
206-328-2127
East African Imports and Restaurant
This Ethiopian restaurant inside a cheerful import shop at 23rd and Jackson is run by Berhane Amanuel and Megan Eyre, who grind and blend their own spices (wit…
306 23rd Ave S #104
Central District
206-322-7717
Central District
206-322-7717
Molly Moon's Ice Cream
Molly Moon’s offers gourmet handmade ice cream, with special flavors rotating seasonally and an unchanging list of “classics,” including Scout mint, salted car…
1408 34th Ave
Central District
206-324-0753
Central District
206-324-0753
Columbia City Bouquet
The Columbia City location of this local flower shop, which specializes in "custom, unique arrangements with a flair for the natural and organic, while keeping…
4873 Rainier Ave S
Columbia City
206-722-2200
Columbia City
206-722-2200
LEMS: Life Enrichment Bookstore
Once the only Black-owned bookstore in the Pacific Northwest, LEMS closed its doors after its original owner, Vickie Williams, passed away in 2017. Now it's ba…
5023 Rainier Ave S
Columbia City
206-722-1700
Columbia City
206-722-1700
NW Peaks Brewery & Taproom
A taproom and nano-brewery producing small, limited-edition batches of beer.
5718 Rainier Ave S
Rainier Valley
206-725-2337
Rainier Valley
206-725-2337
RidgeWood Bottle & Tap
This "draft-focused bottle shop" in Phinney offers a selection of beer, wine, and cider, both from local producers and from all over the world. Plus, they have…
316 N 67th St
Phinney Ridge
206-453-4838
Phinney Ridge
206-453-4838
Couth Buzzard Books Espresso Buono Cafe
This used bookstore is quite the neighborhood hub, hosting a bunch of readings and open mics. There's a tasty cafe, too.
8310 Greenwood Ave N
Greenwood
206-436-2960
Greenwood
206-436-2960
Seattle ReCreative
The recycled-material shop, an absolute must-visit for thrifty DIYers, also conducts single-day workshops on subjects like art journaling and bookmaking.
8408 Greenwood Ave N
Greenwood
Greenwood