If you’re exploring Seattle for the first time, come spend a day in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood. Also known as “Cap Hill”, Capitol Hill is one of the liveliest neighborhoods in Seattle. There are many coffee shops, bars, restaurants, eateries, vintage stores, and things to do in Capitol Hill. You’ll find rainbow sidewalks and hidden gems in every corner.
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Wunderground Cafe:
Address:1111 E Pike St #111, Seattle, WA 98122
Wunderfround Cafe is a mushroom coffee shop. Founded by Jody Hall, you can find featured shroom drinks like the Brain Wash Latte or Strange Magic Mocha. They also offer classic coffee, non-coffee drinks, toasts, and seasonal bites.
Wunderground Coffee uses apoptogenic mushrooms, which can help ease body stress responses.
Elliott Bay Book Company:
Address:1521 10th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122
If you’re a book lover wandering through Capitol Hill, stop by Elliott Bay Book Company. Founded in 1973, Elliott Book Company used to be located in Seattle’s Pioneer Square neighborhood. In 2010, the bookstore relocated to Capitol Hill.
Elliott Book Bay Book Company offers author reading sessions, over 150,000 books in its collection, and seasonal Staff Recommendations both in-store and on its website.
Sankaku in Melrose Market:
Address: 1527 Melrose Ave, Seattle, WA 98122
If you’re near the Starbucks Roastery or walking down Pine and Melrose Street, stop by Melrose Market. Melrose Market is an indoor retail and food market. We’re stopping by Sankaku Onigiri Cafe & Bar for a quick bite.
While Sankaku originally started as a pop-up, founder Rie Otsuka opened Sankaku to offer Japanese rice balls and Japanese-style home cooking.
Volunteer Park
Address: 1247 15th Ave E, Seattle, WA 98112
If you’re looking for the Seattle Asian Art Museum, the Conservatory, or Bruce Lee’s grave site, you’re looking for Volunteer Park. Volunteer Park is a designated Seattle Landmark. One of the key sights in the park is the Water Tower. You can climb up the water tower.
There are so many other incredible Seattle coffee shops, restaurants, and local businesses in Capitol Hill. For more Seattle recommendations, check out:
4 Things You Don’t Want to Miss in Seattle: Exploring the Seattle Waterfront
5 Spots to Check Out in Pike Place Market
Things to Do in Seattle’s Fremont neighborhood
Thank you for reading!
Sincerely,
Emma
