Tour De Seattle

Food and Drinks

Un Bien

A little sandwich shop that serves Cuban cuisine style sandwiches. The cashier gives off Guy Fieri vibes and the Palomilla Sandwich brings you to flavortown. (They would recommend the Caribbean Roast)

Windy City Pie

Deep dish pizza that's better than anything in Chicago. Get the Sweet Pete or the Meatza.

Cloudburst Brewing / Fremont Brewing

On the hand drawn map, the picture is where Cloudburst brewing is and we believe it to be one of the better breweries in Seattle. The atmosphere is fun and a great place to walk into when visiting the Ballard area. Fremont Brewing is located nearby and is probably better. It has a misty and plant filled patio that makes it a great spot to drink outside.

Salt & Straw

Best ice cream in Seattle and offers a lot of variety, they also have seasonal flavors. Kristina's go-to is the Lavender Honey. If you want some hot cakes there is a great place across the street called…. Hot cakes.

Ooink

Ryan’s favorite ramen in Seattle (FYI: the only meat they serve in the ramen is pork)

Cornelly

An intimate, dine-in Italian restaurant. Our Favorite Date night and worth splurging to get something for every course (10/10 warm chocolate chip cookie). They open at 5:00 pm everyday, but due to it being so small there is a line outside sometimes starting at 4:30. If you do not get here early enough (probably no later than 4:45 and you will need to find parking) you will need to wait over an hour for a table. There is a cool tiki bar next door where you can wait it out with a beverage.

Umi Sake House

Called a Sake house but we go there mainly for the sushi. It's a little pricey but has good sushi (and a solid happy hour from 4-6 everyday) and has some great sake too. Bar seating is available, but reservations are encouraged.

Peloton

Half bike shop, half breakfast cafe. Cool spot for some good coffee and breakfast. Our favorite is the Basic Breakfast Sandwich with sausage.

Marination

Great Korean/Asian/Hawaiian food located right next to Alki Beach. Great for a nice lunch outside and has views of downtown Seattle.

Calozzi's

Area’s sketchy, restaurant is connected to a broken-down motel, they might give you the ol' Philly Wave, but all this makes it the perfect location for a Cheesesteak.

Coffee

Santo Coffee

Has great coffee and seasonal drink offers. Try the Chaggacino, you won't regret it!

Milstead & Co.

Perfect place to grab a coffee and walk around the surrounding neighborhood (near the Fremont troll and waterfront).

Volunteer Park Cafe

Probably the cutest coffee shop around Seattle and is right by Volunteer Park, Seattle Arboretum, and the Seattle Japanese Garden.

Peloton

Very solid coffee and a great selection of breakfast with tons of choices (basic breakfast sandwich with sausage is delicious). I don't think you can go wrong with any order. Bonus points for it having a lot of vegan options.

Storyville Coffee

Hard to find place in Pike Place market and easily the most expensive coffee in Seattle. Although, if you buy one of their bags of coffee you get your drink for free (Their Mocha is made from their own chocolate, please get it with the Coconut Cashew Mylk)

Tourist Spots

Before visiting museums and other tourist destinations in Seattle please look into the “Seattle City Pass”, where you can see up to 5 destinations for a low price.

The Space Needle

When you think of Seattle, this is what picture comes to mind. Please go on a good day and take in the view. There is also a rotating glass floor if you’d like to look straight down (don't forget to get a cocktail while you’re up there)

Chihuly Garden and Glass

The name speaks for itself.

MoPop

The Museum of PopCulture features iconic bands such as Nirvana but also has attractions related to SciFi and Horror movies.

Fremont Troll

A troll statue located under a bridge in Fremont. Grab coffee from Milstead and keep walking down the hill for a nice walk along the river.

Pike Place Market

Famous for fish throwing and tons of vendor booths but offers a lot more: Storyville Coffee - Hard to find place in Pike Place market and easily the most expensive coffee in Seattle. Although, if you buy one of their bags of coffee you get your drink for free (Their Mocha is made from their own chocolate, please get it with the Coconut Cashew Mylk) Apple Cider - Vendors on the street sell fresh apple cider with flavor add-ins. Gum Wall - If you need gum to stick to the wall (gross but you have to), walk inside pike place market from the alley and try to find the comic book/ anime store. They should have a gumball machine outside of it. Ghost Alley Coffee - Never had the coffee but it looks cool (right next to the gum wall) The First Starbucks - Has the original Starbucks logo and offers specialty mugs (the line is unnecessarily long). Piroshky Piroshky - The name says it all.

Parks

Golden Gardens

A state park and is one of the only “beaches” in Seattle. This park offers a beach, trees, and a view of the mountains located in Olympic National Park. Restrooms are available.

Green Lake

A well-known lake that has a large pedestrian road spanning a little over 2 miles that wraps around. Our favorite for nice walk. At the north end there are cute stores and restaurants.

Discovery Park

A state park that has great views of the Puget Sound and Olympic National Park. Getting to the lighthouse is a bit of a trek but is great for a little trek or running.

Gas Works

One of Kristina and Ryan’s favorite parks. It is well known for the gas light making structures and has a beautiful view of downtown Seattle. Perfect for a picnic and more than likely will see a water plane land in the river.

Kerry Park

Located just north of the Space Needle, Kerry Park offers one of the best views of Seattle with Mount Rainier in the background (on a clear day).

Volunteer Park & Seattle Japanese Garden

Both located in about the same area, these parks offer so much. Volunteer Park contains so much in such a small area. It has a conservatory, an asian art museum, and an amphitheater. The Seattle Japanese Garden is located in the arboretum and is well maintained and offers tea ceremonies (have to schedule in advance). The garden itself is small but the scenery is beautiful.

Alki "Beach"

Again, one of the two “beaches” Ryan and Kristina have come to enjoy. The area actually does feel like a small beach town, and it offers another great view of downtown. There are local breweries and food located along the beachfront for a nice afternoon of relaxation. There is also a paved trail if you would like to ride scooters up and down the coast.

Seward Park

A park that is located farther away from downtown Seattle but has some of the best views of Mount Rainier.