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Discover our locals' 94 hidden gems in Seattle

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Frans-Chocolates
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Fran's Chocolates – Indulgent dessert

"Fran's Chocolates" Seattle is a local legend, much like Dick's Drive-In. Many stores in town carry her famous salted caramel chocolates...

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Coffee & tea
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Shopping
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Snacks

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Munya

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Oct 10, 2024
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Blaine St. Stairs/Streissguth Gardens – 293 steps

Blaine St. Stairs/Streissguth Gardens Seattle is a beautiful garden that a local Seattle couple donated to the city almost 20 years ago...

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Relaxing

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Munya

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Oct 10, 2024
Dicks
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Dick's – Seattle's iconic burger

"Dick's Drive-In" is how I like to imagine the 1950's were. Opened in 1954, Dick's is a local institution, and everyone has at least one special memory here.

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Restaurants

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Munya

Souaiaia

Oct 10, 2024
Rachels-Ginger-Beer
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Rachel's Ginger Beer – Drinks and dessert

"Rachel's Ginger Beer" Seattle is where I go when I'm craving dessert-in a cup. Every day they have at least five different ginger beer flavors on tap...

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Bars
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Snacks

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Munya

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Oct 10, 2024
Tutta-Bella
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Tutta Bella – Comfort food in a casual atmosphere

"Tutta Bella" Seattle is one of the first places that crosses my mind when I can't decide where to eat. One of my regular choices is the pizza bianca...

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Bars
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Restaurants

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Munya

Souaiaia

Oct 10, 2024
Biscuit-Bean
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Biscuit & Bean – Seattle's best biscuit and gravy

"Biscuit & Bean" is my favorite biscuit and gravy breakfast place in Seattle. These people really know how to make great biscuits -- and lemonade...

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Coffee & tea
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Snacks

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Vidhi

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Oct 10, 2024
Roccos
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Rocco's – Gourmet pizza by the slice

"Rocco's" in Seattle is one of my go-to places for a slice of pizza or a drink. I also like their garlic bread and Caesar's salad...

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Bars
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Restaurants
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Snacks

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Vidhi

Bhagdev

Oct 10, 2024
Magnolia-Park
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Magnolia Park – Views over Puget Sound

"Magnolia Park" in Seattle is a small, casual, intimate green space with sweeping views. It's never too busy, well spread out and peaceful enough for a nap

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Relaxing

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Diya

Khanna

Aug 15, 2024
FlintCreek-Cattle-Co
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FlintCreek Cattle Co – Sustainable meat

"FlintCreek Cattle Co" in Seattle is a new American steakhouse with a sustainable and ethical approach and killer cocktails. Perfect for a rainy evening...

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Restaurants

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Diya

Khanna

Aug 15, 2024
Alki-Beach-Park
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Alki Beach Park – Fish n' chips on the Boardwalk

"Alki Beach Park" offers spectacular views of the Seattle skyline. I love going there for a walk and some fish and chips or kayaking...

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Relaxing

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Diya

Khanna

Aug 15, 2024
Lifelong-Thrift
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Lifelong Thrift – Shop donate educate

"Lifelong Thrift" in Seattle's Capitol Hill is one of the most well managed and organised thrift shops I have ever been to, while still being a nonprofit.

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Shopping

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Diya

Khanna

Aug 15, 2024
Robert-Ramsay-Cellars
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Robert Ramsay Cellars – A small craft winery

"Robert Ramsay Cellars" in Seattle is a little hidden from the outside but absolutely worth it. You can try wine flight or pours - the Mouvedre is my fav.

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Bars

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Diya

Khanna

Aug 15, 2024
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