Your Staycation Pike Place Market Itinerary
Posted September 4, 2020
Squeeze the most out of summer at the Market. Whether you're using up vacation days or looking for something fun to do in your own city, Pike Place Market has you covered with the ultimate staycation itinerary. Take advantage of what is in your own backyard and Make it a Market weekend.
At Pike Place Market, there are so many things to do; shop Seattle’s largest and most diverse Crafts Market, pick up the freshest ingredients for a special night in, dine outside with unobstructed views of Puget Sound and so much more!
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Day 1
If you’re here for the whole weekend, we recommend starting your day in the Market! Grab breakfast at Lowell’s Restaurant & Bar, The Athenian, or Sound View Cafe as you watch the ferries come in. Lowell’s opens at 8 a.m. Friday through Sunday and 9 a.m. the other days of the week. The Athenian and Sound View Cafe open at 10 a.m. on the weekends.
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After breakfast, stretch your legs and let your food digest as you browse the Crafts Market. More than 30 crafters and 20 farmers set up on our Daystall tables Thursday through Monday. Pro Tip: Check our Instagram Stories in the morning to see who’s set up that day.
By 11 a.m. the DownUnder and shops inside the Sanitary Market and on the North end of the Market are open. Spend hours getting lost in our independent book stores (BLMF Literary Saloon, Lamplight Books, and Lion Heart Book Store) or finally buy that kimono from Eastern Mood you’ve been eyeing for years.
For lunch, grab the world-famous blackened salmon sandwich from Market Grill, a delicious gyro from Mr. D’s Greek Delicacies, or pizza and a salad from Pizza and Pasta Bar. Pro Tip: JarrBar and Place Pigalle have collaborated on a new venture and their tacos are a can’t miss. All four locations have outside seating. Find your patio at PikePlaceMarket.org/Outdoor-Dining
Need a pick me up? Stop by the First Starbucks (they have a new Rachel the Piggy Bank tumbler) or head down to Western Avenue for a cup of joe and a macron from Barque Brontes Bakery Cafe.
Once caffeinated, grab a beer at Old Stove Brewing on the MarketFront or people watch with a cocktail on Copacabana’s balcony or head up to 1st Ave. for a margarita at El Borracho.
End the evening with a delicious meal on the cobblestones at either Radiator Whiskey, Matt’s in the Market, or IL Bistro. This is your limited-time opportunity to snap a picture dining under the famous Clock & Sign.
Day 2
Start Day 2 off with a dirty chai or americano from Ghost Alley Espresso or Storyville Coffee Company before picking up a light breakfast at The Crumpet Shop, Seattle Bagel Bakery, Three Girls Bakery or Le Panier. Pro Tip: grab a pain au chocolat from Three Girls Bakery & Le Panier and do a mini taste test.
Next, hit all the shops you didn’t see on the first day. Metsker Maps on 1st Avenue, Raven’s Nest Treasure behind MarketSpice, and Studio Solstone in the Economy Building, where you can pick up your 2021 calendar and maybe a few postcards.
For lunch, head into the Atrium and order a sweet or savory crepe from Crepe de France or one of 5 mouthwatering pasta dishes from Pasta Casalinga. Both restaurants have outdoor patio seating in our “Secret Garden.” Pro Tip: Pasta Casalinga also offers local microbrewed beer and wine.
After lunch, stock up on hard-to-find and one-of-a-kind items at our specialty groceries and food stands.
- Chukar Cherries
- DeLaurenti Food & Wine
- El Mercado Latino
- MarketSpice
- Oriental Mart
- Pappardelle’s Pasta of Pike Place Market
- Simply the Best
- The Souk
- Sunny Honey Company
- Tenzing Momo
- Uli’s Famous Sausage
- Woodring Northwest
Set up on our Daystall tables
Indulge in our produce stands too. Right now, stone fruits like peaches and plums are in season.
Don’t forget to pick out the perfect bouquet or two from our local family farmers before doing a final lap around the Crafts Market.
Treat yourself to a sweet treat before or after dinner. Shug’s Soda Fountain & Ice Cream and Bottega Italiana are both open until 8 p.m.
End the day with a relaxing patio dinner overlooking the Sound at Maximilien, The Pink Door or Place Pigalle. Or stroll up 1st Avenue for dinner and cocktails at Le Pichet or The Virginia Inn. Pro Tip: make a reservation so you have something to look forward to all day.
Breakfast Ideas
- The Athenian Seafood Restaurant and Bar
- Barque Brontes Bakery Cafe
- Crepe de France
- The Crumpet Shop
- Daily Dozen Doughnut Company
- Ghost Alley Espresso
- Honest Biscuits
- Indi chocolate
- Le Panier
- Los Agaves
- Lowell’s Restaurant & Bar
- Market Diner
- Michou Deli
- Piroshky Piroshky
- Seattle Bagel Bakery
- Sister’s European Cafe
- Sound View Cafe
- Starbucks
- Storyville Coffee Company
- Three Girls Bakery
Lunch Ideas
- The Athenian Seafood Restaurant and Bar
- Cafe Campagne
- Copacabana
- Country Dough
- Crepe de France
- The Crumpet Shop
- DeLaurenti Food & Wine
- El Borracho
- Emmett Watson’s Oyster Bar
- Falafel King
- Farvahar Persian Cafe
- Honest Biscuits
- Jack's Fish Spot
- JarrBar
- Jasmine Thai Restaurant
- Le Panier
- Le Pichet
- Los Agaves
- Lowell’s Restaurant & Bar
- Market Diner
- Market Grill
- Matt’s in the Market
- Maximilen
- Mee Sum Pastry
- Michou Deli
- Miss Cafe
- Mr. D’s Greek Delicacies
- Old Stove Brewing
- Oriental Mart
- Pasta Casalinga
- Pike Place Bar & Grill
- Pike Place Chowder
- Pike’s Pit BBQ
- The Pink Door
- Piroshky Piroshky
- Pizza and Pasta Bar
- Place Pigalle
- Rachel's Ginger Beer
- Seattle Bagel Bakery
- Sister’s European Cafe
- Sound View Cafe
- Taproom at Pike Place
- Three Girls Lunch Counter
- Uli’s Famous Sausage
- Umai Sushi & Teriyaki
- Virginia Inn
Dinner Ideas
- Alibi Room
- El Borracho
- Falafel King
- IL Bistro
- JarrBar
- Le Pichet
- Los Agaves
- Matt’s in the Market
- Maximilien
- Miss Cafe
- Mr. D’s Greek Delicacies
- Old Stove Brewing
- Pike Place Bar & Grill
- The Pink Door
- Piroshky Piroshky
- Pizza and Pasta Bar
- Place Pigalle
- Radiator Whiskey
- Virginia Inn
Must Stop Shops (Main Arcade and DownUnder)
- 3D Wood Puzzles
- Afghani Crafts
- At Random Productions
- Animal Gifts & Collectibles
- Antique Touch
- Atlantis Studio & Gallery
- Benavi’s
- BLMF Literary Saloon
- Chin Music Press
- Dave Ryan Pop Art
- F&J Great Trading Company
- Gem Heaven
- Golden Age Collectables
- Gradient Art Gallery
- Hands of the World
- Holy Cow Records
- House of Silver & Gold
- Lion Heart Book Store
- Marakesh Leather
- Market Magic Shop
- MarninSaylor
- Merry Tails
- The Miniature Car Dealer
- Moon Valley Organics
- Old Seattle Paperworks
- Orange Dracula
- Osara Commissary
- Pike Place Bags
- Pike Place Gifts
- Polish Pottery Place
- Raven’s Nest Treasure
- Rings N Things
- Rummage Around
- Solstice Designs
- Studio Solstone
- Sunshine Jewelry
- Sweetie’s Candy
- Ventures Marketplace
Must Stop Shops (Sanitary and Corner Market)
- Earth Wind & Fire Boutique
- Lamplight Books
- Made in Washington Stores
- Metsker Maps
- Robot vs Sloth
- Silver & Salt
- So Much Yarn
Must Stop Shops (North End of the Market)
- Eastern Mood
- Lungu Gifts and Antiques
- Market Tobacco Patch
- The Soap Box
- The Souk
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