Summer Hot Spots Around Seattle

Summer has officially arrived in Seattle, albeit a bit early. To celebrate, I would like to share some of my favorite spots around the city that you should check out this summer, from hidden hiking spots to the best happy hours around.

BEST Restaurants with Outdoor Patios

Westward Seattle - Wallingford
Mezcalaria Oaxaca - Capitol Hill
Mbar - South Lake Union


BEST Coffee Shops

Coyle's Bakeshop - Greenwood
Cafe Barjot - Capitol Hill
Milstead & Co. - Fremont
 

BEST Hiking Trails

Twin Falls - North Bend
Paradise Park, Skyline Trail - Mount Rainier National Park
Discovery Park Loop Trail - Discovery Park
 

BEST Breweries

Fremont Brewing - Fremont
Cloudburst Brewing - Belltown
Georgetown Brewing Company - Georgetown

BEST Happy Hours

Spirit in the Bottle - Capitol Hill
Tavolàta - Belltown & Capitol Hill
Kraken Congee - Pioneer Square


BEST Dessert SPOTS

Choukettes - Pike Place Market
Parfait - Ballard
Intrique Chocolate - Pioneer Square
 

BEST EXHIBITS & EVENTS

Watch the hydroplanes race on Lake Washington during Seafair
"Yayoi Kusama Infinity Mirrors" exhibit at the Seattle Art Museum
Bite of Seattle at Seattle Center