(Updated October 2023)
It’s time for a very special round-up today of my absolute favorites in Seattle. That’s right, a little hometown guide, from a born-and-raised Seattle girl.
Combining the best of all things in a healthy life:
Food. Travel. Wine. Neighborhoods. Best cocktails. Restaurants. Ambiance. Sunsets. Healthy spots. Hipster Coffee Bars. Cute Shopping. Fun Workouts. GF Treats (GFT’s).
And the best areas in Seattle to hang out, visit and stay.
Also, did I say, ambiance? Hi, my name is Sarah and I’m an ambiance freak.
It’s true: I always make Kyle circle the block a few times, just to find the perfect spot: relaxing and gorgeous, easy on the eyes, but never too fancy or fussy.
It has to make me feel something. You know, with a few good options on the menu for this gluten-free lady.
So many of you have asked for recommendations– both from those of you that live here too, and those of you that come here to visit.
So I thought, why not put it all in ONE PLACE that will always exist?
But, before we jump in, just to note: this is not at all an exhaustive list– there are always new places, restaurants & things to try in this beautiful city (which I always love to try), but instead, this is a little medley of my tried and true favorites. The hidden gems, and special spots I’ve found over the years, and the places I so dearly love– for their quality, the people behind them, the food, the ambiance and overall experience, and the ones that we go back to, over and over again.
best healthy spots for breakfast, brunch, lunch & lighter dins:
oddfellows
vif
bounty kitchen
volunteer park cafe
the london plane
deru market (kirkland)
ben’s bread (not gf)
places that serve great matcha & matcha lattes:
mabel coffee
amadine bakeshop
miro tea
little brother (kirkland)
woodland coffee
citizen
jujubeet cafe
best coffee shops:
caffe fiore (for organic cold brew that tastes like a dark chocolate bar)
vif coffee & wine
miir (the best peppermint tea of my life, also kombucha and rose on tap)
la marzocco
preserve & gather
amadine bakeshop
best artisan cocktails:
barnacle bar
essex
artusi
joule
franks oyster house
canon
san fermo
best & favorite date night spots:
san fermo
walrus & carpenter
single shot
canlis bar
artusi
terra plata
bar melusine
flink creek cattle co
westward
frank’s oyster house
the pink door (patio)
serafina
cascina spinasse
como (kirkland)
casual restaurants/fun with groups:
mioposto (also a great date night, and GF pizzas, multiple locations)
goldfinch tavern
marjorie
terra plata
gracia
stoneburner
revel
manolin
real-food dessert/GFT’s (gluten-free treats):
frankie & jo’s
hot cakes
macrina (gf cranberry current scone, gf raspberry jam biscuit & gf blueberry muffin)
coyle’s bakeshop
flying apron bakery
nuflours (they have everything gf: special cakes to order, breads savory and sweet, cookies, brownies, muffins, scones, etc)
wildflour baking company (bellevue)
natural spas
city sweats
sarah kahn hair salon
juniper natural nail bar
greenhouse nail spa
workouts:
Studio 45 pilates
bala yoga (fremont & kirkland)
gluten-free hot spots & supplies
nu-flours (the best gf crostini & cookies)
razzi’s pizzeria (cauliflower crust, gluten-free, egg-free and/or dairy free pizza options for everyone)
flying apron bakery (a vegan GF bakery for those people that can’t do either!)
capitol hill cider (entire menu is gluten and nut-free)
umi sake house (gf sushi)
itto’s tapas
ghostfish brewing (gf brewery)
cute shops & boutiques owned by amazing seattle women:
pipe n row
queen anne frame company
book larder (an entire specialty shop dedicated to only cookbooks)
totokaelo
glassybaby
best walks:
olympic sculpture park
greenlake
golden gardens
discovery park
volunteer park & planatarium
burke gilman bike ride
alki beach
ballard farmers market
university district farmers market
fremont sunday flea market
best picnics:
gasworks park
golden gardens
olympic sculpture garden
Other Simply Real Health Healthy Travel Guides:
The Palm Springs Travel Guide
The Greek Islands Travel Guide
The Walla Walla Travel Guide
17 Ways To Stay Healthy While Vacationing
What other spots are so worth trying? Leave a comment below and let me know!
