Caffe Vita
Since its 1995 conception, Caffe Vita has grown from its single Queen Anne location to nine cafes throughout the Pacific Northwest. All roasts are made in hous…
1005 E Pike St
Capitol Hill
206-709-4440
Capitol Hill
206-709-4440
Big Little News
This newsstand and bottle shop has taken the place of the former space of the vintage store No Parking on Capitol Hill. According to Capitol Hill Seattle, the …
1102 E Pike St
Seattle
Seattle
Cafe Nordo
The Culinarium serves as the "crossroads between the culinary and performing arts." Chef Nordo serves up some delicious modern foods. Programs include live cab…
109 S Main St
Pioneer Square
206-579-6215
Pioneer Square
206-579-6215
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
Rendezvous
Rendezvous presents everything from live music to comedy to burlesque in a charming little theater space.
2322 Second Ave
Belltown
206-441-5823
Belltown
206-441-5823
Eastern Cafe
This spacious, high-ceilinged ID spot has coffee, tea, sandwiches, crepes, and gelato, plus beer, wine, and cocktails, too.
510 Maynard Ave S
Chinatown-International District
206-623-1776
Chinatown-International District
206-623-1776
Victrola Coffee & Art
Coffee shop that occasionally hosts art shows and always has a selection of local art on the walls to create a more intimate environment.
411 15th Ave E
Capitol Hill
206-325-6520
Capitol Hill
206-325-6520
Ada's Technical Books
This beautiful, smart, science-obsessed bookshop—where Horizon Books used to be on Capitol Hill's 15th Avenue East—sells technical electronic manuals, computer…
425 15th Ave E
Capitol Hill
206-322-1058
Capitol Hill
206-322-1058
Caffe Ladro
This intimate coffee shop is located on Queen Ann. It serves up a good cup of coffee, a comfortable ambiance, and a carefully curated selection of visual art.
600 Queen Anne Ave N
Uptown
206-282-1549
Uptown
206-282-1549
Queen Anne Book Company
This general interest bookstore is surprisingly well-stocked for such a cozy space. While under totally new management, QABC lives in the same site as (and is …
1811 Queen Anne Ave N
West Queen Anne
206-284-2427
West Queen Anne
206-284-2427
Estelita’s Library
This Beacon Hill library and bookstore is stocked with books on social justice, ethnic studies, and liberation movements.
2533 16th Ave S
North Beacon Hill
415-342-9009
North Beacon Hill
415-342-9009
Ophelia's Books
This shop promises used books of all genres. It's staffed by "two knowledgeable women and a very chatty cat."
3504 Fremont Ave N
Fremont
206-632-3759
Fremont
206-632-3759
Pegasus Book Exchange
This family-owned West Seattle bookstore primarily offers used books, along with some new releases "to meet local demand."
4553 California Ave SW
Junction
206-937-5410
Junction
206-937-5410
East West Bookshop
The website for this bookstore says that it has been "serving the community's mind, body & spirit since 1989." It hosts yoga and meditation, events with spirit…
6407 12th Ave NE
Northeast Seattle
206-523-3726
Northeast Seattle
206-523-3726
Island Books
This beautiful general interest bookstore is maybe the single best reason to visit Mercer Island.
3014 78th Ave. SE
Mercer Island
206-232-6920
Mercer Island
206-232-6920
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