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Chocolati Café
Hot cocoa paradise
"Chocolati Café" in Seattle... well, there are no words to describe my love for it. I love its house hot chocolate most of all. It's so cozy on a rainy day
Coffeemind
Tucked away Turkish coffee
"Coffeemind" has become one of my favorite morning spots in Seattle. If you're searching for Turkish coffee in the city, look no further...
Gainsbourg
Parisian bar meets Seattle
"Gainsbourg" in Greenwood, Seattle is a hip spot with delicious French food for an incredible price. The whole place is like a living work of art...
Wallingford Sign
Better than Hollywood's
The "Wallingford Sign" in Seattle has always been my favorite landmark, though it's always surprised me how such a small urban center has such a big sign!
Gorditos
Home of the Baby Burrito
"Gorditos" Seattle known for the footlong 'baby burritos'. They've got wall-to-wall framed photos of newborns lying next to their burritos. Unforgettable..
Grand Illusion
Longest-running indie cinema
"Grand Illusion" in Seattle is the city's oldest independent movie house. Opened in 1968 from a converted dentist office, it's a film lovers' institution.
Lucca
Oddities for purchase
"Lucca" Seattle is part vintage-art shop, part lavish gift shop. The curation of items is impeccable & I always come here to buy unique, curious presents!
Scarecrow Video
Film rental behemoth
"Scarecrow Video" in Seattle is one of the few survivors of online streaming. It's truly massive and stomps the Netflix experience into the ground...
Showbox At The Market
Enjoy it while you can
"Showbox At The Market" is one of Seattle's most iconic music venues. Everything abut it is high-quality, but it might not be around for much longer...
Fremont Coffee Company
A big, true coffee house
"Fremont Coffee Company" is by far the biggest coffee shop I've come across in Seattle. It's built inside a house. I love the multi-level patio outside!
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The Neptune Theatre
Live music landmark
"The Neptune Theatre" in Seattle used to be a cinema and now is a city landmark of a multi-use art and concerts venue! I love going up to the mezzanine...
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