Guidebook for Seattle
Food Scene
Friendly baristas and clientele, well designed neighborhood spot, free WiFi, good coffee and nosh. Bus #7 stops in front.
37 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Redwing Cafe
9272 57th Ave SFriendly baristas and clientele, well designed neighborhood spot, free WiFi, good coffee and nosh. Bus #7 stops in front.
Locally owned joint, way better than fast food chains, great yam fries, and the only place close to Seward Park (and beaches), think picnic on the water front.
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bent Burgers
5100 S Dawson StLocally owned joint, way better than fast food chains, great yam fries, and the only place close to Seward Park (and beaches), think picnic on the water front.
Friendly family style restaurant, great ambiance, best tiramisu in town, easy parking. Another young sprout from the Seattle "Garlic Belt".
35 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pizzutos
5032 Wilson Ave SFriendly family style restaurant, great ambiance, best tiramisu in town, easy parking. Another young sprout from the Seattle "Garlic Belt".
Friendly folks, wood fired oven, outdoors and indoors seating. The latest of Vince's Restaurants. Who knew Seattle had a "Garlic Belt" dating back to the 1950s?
61 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pizzeria Pulcinella
10003 Rainier Ave SFriendly folks, wood fired oven, outdoors and indoors seating. The latest of Vince's Restaurants. Who knew Seattle had a "Garlic Belt" dating back to the 1950s?
Neighbors rave about Waffles n Wings, Sweet n Savory at walking distance. We haven't been there since the original Lake Route Cafe closed, but will update with our notes when we've tried out the new menu!
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Drae's Lake Route Eatery
9261 57th Ave SNeighbors rave about Waffles n Wings, Sweet n Savory at walking distance. We haven't been there since the original Lake Route Cafe closed, but will update with our notes when we've tried out the new menu!
Nearby bakery/cafe and restaurant with terraces, and view of Lake Washington, and possibly summer nights and weekends with live music!
50 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Stonehouse Cafe
9701 Rainier Ave SNearby bakery/cafe and restaurant with terraces, and view of Lake Washington, and possibly summer nights and weekends with live music!
On the same floor as 3rd Place Books you'll find a coffeeshop and sit down restaurant with breakfast, lunch and dinner menu. Downstairs is a bar, with Happy Hour menu.
31 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Raconteur
5041 Wilson Ave SOn the same floor as 3rd Place Books you'll find a coffeeshop and sit down restaurant with breakfast, lunch and dinner menu. Downstairs is a bar, with Happy Hour menu.
Great place to catch up on email, or meet. Good coffee and tea selection, and variety of baked goods. Free wifi and good music.
116 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Caffe Vita
5028 Wilson Ave SGreat place to catch up on email, or meet. Good coffee and tea selection, and variety of baked goods. Free wifi and good music.
Entertainment & Activities
Recently opened pool (2014) part of Rainier Beach Community Center, on bustling #7 or #106.
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rainier Beach Pool
8825 Rainier Ave SRecently opened pool (2014) part of Rainier Beach Community Center, on bustling #7 or #106.
Essentials
One of 27 Seattle Public Library locations (don't miss Central, designed by OMA/LMN). Free WiFi, air-conditioned reading room with good number of periodicals.
Rainier Beach Branch - The Seattle Public Library
9125 Rainier Ave SOne of 27 Seattle Public Library locations (don't miss Central, designed by OMA/LMN). Free WiFi, air-conditioned reading room with good number of periodicals.
Eh, eh, NO dry cleaning. Some say King Donuts are the best in town. At this family owned and run business you can have your java & donut while doing your laundry. They serve a mean bowl of Teriyaki chicken as well.
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
King Donuts
7820 Rainier Ave SEh, eh, NO dry cleaning. Some say King Donuts are the best in town. At this family owned and run business you can have your java & donut while doing your laundry. They serve a mean bowl of Teriyaki chicken as well.
Puget Consumers Coop is our health food store. They have a great hot & cold deli, and indoors, as well as covered outdoors seating area. Great wine and beer selection, holistic gifts, reading materials, good coffee, breakfast pastries, a slice of pizza, grilled chicken, or a whole meal; take out or eat in.
243 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
PCC Community Markets - Columbia City
3610 S Edmunds StPuget Consumers Coop is our health food store. They have a great hot & cold deli, and indoors, as well as covered outdoors seating area. Great wine and beer selection, holistic gifts, reading materials, good coffee, breakfast pastries, a slice of pizza, grilled chicken, or a whole meal; take out or eat in.
Nearest grocery store, with pharmacy, organic produce, hot/cold deli (they make great affordable sandwiches), plus Starbucks. Purchase your ORCA card (for Public Transportation) at the Customer Service Desk. Store is in the bend of the road, near bus stop #8 #7 + on way to Rainier Beach Seattle Public Library, Light Rail + RB Community Center with Pool.
180 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Safeway
4011 S 164th StNearest grocery store, with pharmacy, organic produce, hot/cold deli (they make great affordable sandwiches), plus Starbucks. Purchase your ORCA card (for Public Transportation) at the Customer Service Desk. Store is in the bend of the road, near bus stop #8 #7 + on way to Rainier Beach Seattle Public Library, Light Rail + RB Community Center with Pool.
Sightseeing
Kubota is good place to unwind. Gate + more by sculptor Gerald Tsutakawa. Muse, write a poem or paint a picture. Drinking fountain + WC available. Walking distance or short drive from our home.
202 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kubota Garden
9817 55th Ave SKubota is good place to unwind. Gate + more by sculptor Gerald Tsutakawa. Muse, write a poem or paint a picture. Drinking fountain + WC available. Walking distance or short drive from our home.
Arts & Culture
Permanent exhibit of Japanese American experience during WWII, plus special interest shows and modern art.
97 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience
719 S King StPermanent exhibit of Japanese American experience during WWII, plus special interest shows and modern art.
Learn about the early Seattleites, what brought them to this outpost in the Pacific Northwest? What made them tick and what made this city big?
53 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park
319 2nd Ave SLearn about the early Seattleites, what brought them to this outpost in the Pacific Northwest? What made them tick and what made this city big?
Boeing was born in Seattle. You don't need to be an airplane buff to be awe struck by the early history of flying. Breath taking! And they have a nice cafe that offers view of Boeing Field.
433 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
El Museo del Vuelo
9404 E Marginal Way SBoeing was born in Seattle. You don't need to be an airplane buff to be awe struck by the early history of flying. Breath taking! And they have a nice cafe that offers view of Boeing Field.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Royal Room Seattle
5000 Rainier Ave SLow key, high notes.
Friendly neighborhood joint with beer tasting and creative nosh menu plus live music on Saturday, Open Mic on 1st and 3rd Saturdays. Showcase for talent in the hood. Ask for Duane, the poet/singer chef to perform!
38 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jude's Old Town
9252 57th Ave SFriendly neighborhood joint with beer tasting and creative nosh menu plus live music on Saturday, Open Mic on 1st and 3rd Saturdays. Showcase for talent in the hood. Ask for Duane, the poet/singer chef to perform!
Parks & Nature
Walk the loop of the peninsula in Lake Washington, if you're lucky you may see Mount Rainier in the distance on the south side. If you follow the trails around the central hill you'll pass by some old growth trees. On hot summer days a dip in the water works miracles.
477 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Seward Park
5900 Lake Washington Blvd SWalk the loop of the peninsula in Lake Washington, if you're lucky you may see Mount Rainier in the distance on the south side. If you follow the trails around the central hill you'll pass by some old growth trees. On hot summer days a dip in the water works miracles.