I will be posting tips about things to do and not to do in Seattle. We kick it off with the Pike Place Market. If there's one thing you need to do in Seattle, it's go to Pike Place Market.
Important Safety Note: Do NOT walk from the Convention Center to the Pike Place Market or the Waterfront. It’s tempting to walk right down Pine. It’s not very far, but you DO not want to be anywhere near 2nd and 3rd Avenue between Pike and Pine. Armed robbery, pick pockets, drug dealers, selling stolen goods, everything bad is going on in this area. The area around the Pike Place Market on 1st Avenue is okay. The area around Westlake Mall on 4th and 5th is fine too. But you don’t want to walk between those two area.
-Stand around and watch them throw the salmon at Pike Place Fish. Buy one and have it shipped home.
-Marekesh Leather, around the corner from the fish throwing guys is a great little stall that sells really nice quality hand made leather products.
-Do you love tea? Market Spice is also right by the fish throwers. They have been selling tea in the Market for over 100 years. They also have lots of spices. I hate tea, but I love to go smell this store!
-Skip the “1st Starbucks” the line to get in gets insanely long. It is just a Starbucks. It isn’t the actual first Starbucks store. The truly original location was a few blocks away and they moved the store to this location. So this is the second location
-Don't miss the lower levels of the Market. If you enjoy anything from nerd culture don’t miss Golden Age Collectibles on the lower level of Pike Place Market. https://goldenagecollectables.com They claim to be the world's oldest comic shop. But it's so much more, vintage action figures, collectibles, movie scripts, games, CCGs, replica props, there’s a little bit of everything for every fandom. It’s my favorite part of the Market.
-The gum wall. It’s a wall covered in gum. Yeah it’s gross, but you know you want to see it.
-Next to the gum wall is Unexpected Productions who have been doing Theater Sports and Improv since the 1980’s. Catch a show! https://www.unexpectedproductions.org/ Bored audience members started the gum wall.
-It’s a short walk down to the Seattle Art Museum. I’ve been a couple of times, art museums are not really my thing, but I still enjoyed it.
Food at Pike Place:
Three Girls Bakery. Lots of great little cookies and things like that.
Crepe de France. Sweet and savory options are available.
Get yourself some hot fresh cinnamon doughnuts at “Daily dozen Doughnuts”
The Pink door is a nice Italian dinner with a dash of speak easy, cabaret. You will probably need to ask for help finding it. Sometimes they have live entertainment and you never know if it’ll be some sort of trapeze or music, tarot… it’s a little bit of everything. If you are looking for a nice meal and a bit of an adventure go to the Pink Door. https://www.thepinkdoor.net/welcome/
Honest Biscuits. I haven't been there yet, it's fairly new, but I hear it's amazing.
Jack’s Fish and Chips at Jack’s Fish Spot. It’s a tiny counter, covered but there are no walls in this area so it gets cold, located on the back side of a fish stall, and think they only clean the counter once a month. But the halibut fish and chips are fantastic. Fish doesn't get much fresher or better.
Cutter's Crab House is a long time Seattle favorite for a fine seafood meal with a view. https://www.cutterscrabhouse.com/
Gaff’s walking lunch. My three favorite foods at Pike Place Market are all counter service foods to eat as you walk. They are all located fairly close to each other on the side of the Pike Place cobble stone street opposite of the water. If you are near the Fish throwing guys it's on the other side of the road.
1st) Stop is Mee Sum Pastry for a BBQ pork hum bow. You are allowed to get the Curry Beef if you must. But the BBQ Pork is my jam.
2nd) A short distance away is Beechers Cheese. You can watch them making cheese in the window. Get a Mac and Cheese. It's the best I've ever had.
3rd) For dessert hit up Piroshky Piroshky for an apple cinnamon roll. https://piroshkybakery.com The savory menu is awesome too, but the cinnamon roll is why I go there.
Important Safety Note: Do NOT walk from the Convention Center to the Pike Place Market or the Waterfront. It’s tempting to walk right down Pine. It’s not very far, but you DO not want to be anywhere near 2nd and 3rd Avenue between Pike and Pine. Armed robbery, pick pockets, drug dealers, selling stolen goods, everything bad is going on in this area. The area around the Pike Place Market on 1st Avenue is okay. The area around Westlake Mall on 4th and 5th is fine too. But you don’t want to walk between those two area.
-Stand around and watch them throw the salmon at Pike Place Fish. Buy one and have it shipped home.
-Marekesh Leather, around the corner from the fish throwing guys is a great little stall that sells really nice quality hand made leather products.
-Do you love tea? Market Spice is also right by the fish throwers. They have been selling tea in the Market for over 100 years. They also have lots of spices. I hate tea, but I love to go smell this store!
-Skip the “1st Starbucks” the line to get in gets insanely long. It is just a Starbucks. It isn’t the actual first Starbucks store. The truly original location was a few blocks away and they moved the store to this location. So this is the second location
-Don't miss the lower levels of the Market. If you enjoy anything from nerd culture don’t miss Golden Age Collectibles on the lower level of Pike Place Market. https://goldenagecollectables.com They claim to be the world's oldest comic shop. But it's so much more, vintage action figures, collectibles, movie scripts, games, CCGs, replica props, there’s a little bit of everything for every fandom. It’s my favorite part of the Market.
-The gum wall. It’s a wall covered in gum. Yeah it’s gross, but you know you want to see it.
-Next to the gum wall is Unexpected Productions who have been doing Theater Sports and Improv since the 1980’s. Catch a show! https://www.unexpectedproductions.org/ Bored audience members started the gum wall.
-It’s a short walk down to the Seattle Art Museum. I’ve been a couple of times, art museums are not really my thing, but I still enjoyed it.
Food at Pike Place:
Three Girls Bakery. Lots of great little cookies and things like that.
Crepe de France. Sweet and savory options are available.
Get yourself some hot fresh cinnamon doughnuts at “Daily dozen Doughnuts”
The Pink door is a nice Italian dinner with a dash of speak easy, cabaret. You will probably need to ask for help finding it. Sometimes they have live entertainment and you never know if it’ll be some sort of trapeze or music, tarot… it’s a little bit of everything. If you are looking for a nice meal and a bit of an adventure go to the Pink Door. https://www.thepinkdoor.net/welcome/
Honest Biscuits. I haven't been there yet, it's fairly new, but I hear it's amazing.
Jack’s Fish and Chips at Jack’s Fish Spot. It’s a tiny counter, covered but there are no walls in this area so it gets cold, located on the back side of a fish stall, and think they only clean the counter once a month. But the halibut fish and chips are fantastic. Fish doesn't get much fresher or better.
Cutter's Crab House is a long time Seattle favorite for a fine seafood meal with a view. https://www.cutterscrabhouse.com/
Gaff’s walking lunch. My three favorite foods at Pike Place Market are all counter service foods to eat as you walk. They are all located fairly close to each other on the side of the Pike Place cobble stone street opposite of the water. If you are near the Fish throwing guys it's on the other side of the road.
1st) Stop is Mee Sum Pastry for a BBQ pork hum bow. You are allowed to get the Curry Beef if you must. But the BBQ Pork is my jam.
2nd) A short distance away is Beechers Cheese. You can watch them making cheese in the window. Get a Mac and Cheese. It's the best I've ever had.
3rd) For dessert hit up Piroshky Piroshky for an apple cinnamon roll. https://piroshkybakery.com The savory menu is awesome too, but the cinnamon roll is why I go there.
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