Jodi's Guidebook
Food scene
Crepes and coffee just a few blocks away! (5 blocks up the hill on 5th and 85th)
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Cafe Javasti - Maple Leaf
8410 5th Ave NECrepes and coffee just a few blocks away! (5 blocks up the hill on 5th and 85th)
A great neighborhood coffee shop within a 10 minute walk. (Less than 5 min drive)
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Cloud City Coffee
8801 Roosevelt Way NEA great neighborhood coffee shop within a 10 minute walk. (Less than 5 min drive)
Gorgeous waterfront views at this Ballard restaurant. Choose the more casual upstairs space or the more formal downstairs space (reservations are a good idea). Easy, free parking. (20 min away)
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Ray's Boathouse
6049 Seaview Ave NWGorgeous waterfront views at this Ballard restaurant. Choose the more casual upstairs space or the more formal downstairs space (reservations are a good idea). Easy, free parking. (20 min away)
Indoor koi pond, gorgeous waterfront views. Splurge on Sunday brunch or a romantic night out. Reservations are a good idea. Huge lot with free parking (valet available). Located in Magnolia. (30 min away)
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Palisade
2601 W Marina PlIndoor koi pond, gorgeous waterfront views. Splurge on Sunday brunch or a romantic night out. Reservations are a good idea. Huge lot with free parking (valet available). Located in Magnolia. (30 min away)
Delicious Vietnamese restaurant in the International District with outdoor seating. Try the potstickers, (a fave with our kids) and their fresh spring rolls with a touch of crunchy wonton in the center - unique and yummy! The restaurant itself is in the back corner of the lot, not easily visible from the street. Free parking if you can get a spot in their lot - we go for lunch and have always found a space. (25+ min away)
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Tamarind Tree
1036 S Jackson StDelicious Vietnamese restaurant in the International District with outdoor seating. Try the potstickers, (a fave with our kids) and their fresh spring rolls with a touch of crunchy wonton in the center - unique and yummy! The restaurant itself is in the back corner of the lot, not easily visible from the street. Free parking if you can get a spot in their lot - we go for lunch and have always found a space. (25+ min away)
This Maple Leaf Indian restaurant is exceptional. Great food and a lovely spot for date night (don’t be fooled by the unattractive parking lot). You can also stay in and order delivery (via an online service like Grubhub) or drive over to pick up your order. Free parking. (5 min away)
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Saffron Grill
2132 N Northgate WayThis Maple Leaf Indian restaurant is exceptional. Great food and a lovely spot for date night (don’t be fooled by the unattractive parking lot). You can also stay in and order delivery (via an online service like Grubhub) or drive over to pick up your order. Free parking. (5 min away)
Make sure to reserve a table at this charming walk up/drive up/tie-your-boat-up spot on Lake Union. A great date night destination when you’re not in a rush. (20 min away)
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Westward
2501 N Northlake WayMake sure to reserve a table at this charming walk up/drive up/tie-your-boat-up spot on Lake Union. A great date night destination when you’re not in a rush. (20 min away)
Venture to Queen Anne for a low-key brunch at this fun local diner. They change their theme regularly to give their decor and menu a geographical flair. Free street parking but you’ll likely have to go a couple blocks up the hill for a spot. (20 min away)
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5 Spot
1502 Queen Anne Ave NVenture to Queen Anne for a low-key brunch at this fun local diner. They change their theme regularly to give their decor and menu a geographical flair. Free street parking but you’ll likely have to go a couple blocks up the hill for a spot. (20 min away)
Bar food in big, comfy booths. Cross the street to Green Lake and walk off your burger and fries. :) Street parking is busy around the lake, but is free in the neighborhood behind the restaurant. (Less than 10 min away)
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JaK's Alehouse
7900 East Green Lake Dr NBar food in big, comfy booths. Cross the street to Green Lake and walk off your burger and fries. :) Street parking is busy around the lake, but is free in the neighborhood behind the restaurant. (Less than 10 min away)
If you’re in the mood for romantic lighting and a glass of wine try this Pike Place restaurant. It’s in a quirky spot on the sloped street at the epicenter of the market. Call for directions. No parking. (25+ min away)
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IL Bistro
93 Pike StIf you’re in the mood for romantic lighting and a glass of wine try this Pike Place restaurant. It’s in a quirky spot on the sloped street at the epicenter of the market. Call for directions. No parking. (25+ min away)
Sightseeing
If you like quirky art, make a quick stop at the troll in Fremont. (15 min away)
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Fremont Troll
Troll Avenue NorthIf you like quirky art, make a quick stop at the troll in Fremont. (15 min away)
This ocean beach has fine sand and beautiful views. Walking paths are flat. For parking closest to the action, drive all the way to the end of the lot (north side of the beach) until you’ve reached the playground. (20 min away)
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Parque de los Jardines Dorados
8498 Seaview Pl NWThis ocean beach has fine sand and beautiful views. Walking paths are flat. For parking closest to the action, drive all the way to the end of the lot (north side of the beach) until you’ve reached the playground. (20 min away)
This huge ocean park has a parking area at the entrance and shuttles down to the beach. Gorgeous views! (25 min away)
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Discovery Park
3801 Discovery Park BlvdThis huge ocean park has a parking area at the entrance and shuttles down to the beach. Gorgeous views! (25 min away)
A massive ocean park! The drive over the West Seattle bridge is well worth it to spend the day hiking, exploring the beach, and swimming in Seattle’s saltwater pool (Colman). The beach is rocky (for sandy beach try Golden Gardens) with lots of driftwood and logs. Parking is free and you can generally get a space, but there is a hike down to the beach area and to the pool. (30+ min away)
Lincoln Park
8011 Fauntleroy Way SouthwestA massive ocean park! The drive over the West Seattle bridge is well worth it to spend the day hiking, exploring the beach, and swimming in Seattle’s saltwater pool (Colman). The beach is rocky (for sandy beach try Golden Gardens) with lots of driftwood and logs. Parking is free and you can generally get a space, but there is a hike down to the beach area and to the pool. (30+ min away)
Hang out at the lake for great people watching, a 3 mile walk/jog, a dip in the lake, or a trip to Evans Pool. Rent a paddle boat - Green Lake boat house is behind the tennis courts. Parking can be dicey in the tiny parking lot, so be prepared to drive around looking for a space or park on a neighborhood street. (5 min away)
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Green Lake Park
7201 East Green Lake Dr NHang out at the lake for great people watching, a 3 mile walk/jog, a dip in the lake, or a trip to Evans Pool. Rent a paddle boat - Green Lake boat house is behind the tennis courts. Parking can be dicey in the tiny parking lot, so be prepared to drive around looking for a space or park on a neighborhood street. (5 min away)