Pike Place Market is a top tourist destination and one of my favorite spots in Seattle. It is home to over 200+ independently owned businesses and restaurants (not including local farmers and craftspeople). I always recommend visiting Pike Place Market if you’re visiting Seattle for the first time.
Many people come to Pike Place Market to visit the Gum wall or see the fish being thrown. While I still recommend going to see the first Starbucks and the Gum Wall, I recommend venturing deeper into the Market. It’s easy to miss hidden gems at Pike Place Market. Today, I’m sharing a mini guide to Pike Place Market.
Here are ten spots to check out in Pike Place Market:
1. Pike Street Coffee
1501 Western Ave Suite 300, Seattle, WA 98101
One Pike Place Market coffee shop to check out is Pike Street Coffee, which opened in 2022 in Seattle. This shop offers specialty coffee and products made by or designed by local artists.
2. Freya Bakery & Café
1426 Western Ave, Seattle, WA 98101
This Scandinavian-inspired Seattle cafe is an excellent spot for breakfast sandwiches, matcha/coffees, and pastries.
3. B L M F Literary Saloon
1501 Pike Pl #322, Seattle, WA 98101
B L M F stands for Books Like a Mother Fucker. This Seattle bookstore is one of six bookstores inside Pike Place Market. They have new and used books and are open seven days a week.
4. Lamplight Books
1514 Pike Pl # 14, Seattle, WA 98101
Lamplight Books has a great mix of new and used books. Their shelves are also well-labeled. This bookstore in Seattle is a must for any book lovers!
5. Indi Chocolate
1901 Western Ave D, Seattle, WA 98101
My sister proclaimed that her favorite hot chocolate spot is Indi Chocolate. I tried their hot chocolate and loved it! This Seattle cafe offers a range of chocolate goods and coffee.
6. Three Girls Bakery
1514 Pike Pl, Seattle, WA 98101
This Seattle bakery was established in 1912. It was the first business licensed to women in Seattle and is the oldest operating business in Pike Place Market! They sell delicious pastries at the walk-up window and a Luncheonette in the back.
7. Made in Washington
1530 Post Alley, Seattle, WA 98101
If you’re looking for local souvenirs, gifts, food, and art, stop by Made In Washington’s store in Post Alley. This store first opened in 1984, and today, they offer products that are designed, crafted, or Made In Washington.
8. KUBODE Plants & Design
Address: 1529 Western Ave, Seattle, WA 98101
This Seattle plant shop in Pike Place Market offers Kokedamas—a plant with roots enclosed in a moss ball. When you walk into Kubode, you’ll find almost all the plants encased in a sphere of soil, roots, and moss.
8. Copacabana Restaurant
Address: 1520 1/2 Pike Pl, Seattle, WA 98101
Suppose you’re looking for a Pike Place Market restaurant with a view. In that case, Copacabana is a Bolivian restaurant with a second-story patio overlooking the market. This family-owned restaurant has been operating at Pike Place Market since 1964.
10. MarninSaylor
Adddress: 1501 Pike Pl # 425, Seattle, WA 98101
It’s a local, small business based in Seattle. Donut Cat is the very first Pastry Pet they launched, and they also sell plush toys, stickers, hats, patches, totes, and more!
I hope you enjoyed this mini guide to Pike Place Market! Again, there are over 200+ businesses inside Pike Place Market. While this mini guide to Pike Place Market is just the tip of the iceberg, I hope it helps you include one of these local businesses in your visit.
For more Seattle focused content, check out:
10 AAPI Owned Local Seattle Businesses
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Thank you for reading!
Love,
Emma
