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Best Bakeries in Washington From alia zaita | Varedelo
This guide turns my seattle guide | EVERYTHING you should EAT + DO in seattle from alia zaita into a practical bakery & cafe map with 22 saved spots around Downtown Seattle, Capitol Hill, and Central District. The mapped places include a bagel shop, a bakery stop, a clothing store, and an ice cream shop. Use it to understand the places, dishes, and trip context before saving the map in Varedelo.
What this map is good for
- Planning a bakery stop or short itinerary in Downtown Seattle.
- Comparing food stops from a creator or saved local map before you commit time in the city.
- Saving 22 mapped spots into Varedelo so the list stays usable on the ground.
- Using the original video as context, then turning it into a clean place-by-place map.
Featured spots on this map
- Slow Dance
Clothing Store in 909 E Pike St, Seattle, WA 98122, USA, First Hill, Washington, United States
Hours: Hours available - Salt & Straw
Ice Cream Shop in 714 E Pike St Suite A, Seattle, WA 98122, USA, Capitol Hill, Washington, United States
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available - Pasta Casalinga
Italian Restaurant in 93 Pike St #201, Seattle, WA 98101, USA, Downtown Seattle, Washington, United States
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available - Ma’ono Fried Chicken
Restaurant in 2112 7th Ave, Seattle, WA 98121, USA, Downtown Seattle, Washington, United States
Price level: Cheap
Hours: Hours available - Little Oddfellows
Coffee Shop in 1521 10th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122, USA, Capitol Hill, Washington, United States
Price level: Cheap
Hours: Hours available - Westman’s Bagel & Coffee - Capitol Hill
Bagel Shop in 1509 E Madison St, Seattle, WA 98122, USA, Minor, Washington, United States
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available - Bake Shop
Bakery in 221 1st Ave W #100, Seattle, WA 98119, USA, Uptown, Washington, United States
Hours: Hours available - Happy Lemon South Lake Union
Juice Shop in 2245 8th Ave R1-1A, Seattle, WA 98121, USA, Downtown Seattle, Washington, United States
Price level: Cheap
Hours: Hours available - Isarn Thai Soul Kitchen
Thai Restaurant in 170 Lake St S, Kirkland, WA 98033, USA, Moss Bay, Washington, United States
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available - Mt. Bagel
Bagel Shop in 801 26th Ave E, Seattle, WA 98112, USA, Madison Valley, Washington, United States
Hours: Hours available - Eres Boutique SLU
Store in 2252 7th Ave, Seattle, WA 98121, USA, Downtown Seattle, Washington, United States
Hours: Hours available - Late Night Vintage Mall
Electronics Store in 517 E Pike St, Seattle, WA 98122, USA, Downtown Seattle, Washington, United States
Hours: Hours available - 10 more spots
Open the map in Varedelo to see the full saved list.
Planning notes for Downtown Seattle
Downtown Seattle is located on the traditional lands of the Coast Salish peoples, including the Duwamish and Suquamish tribes. The district's modern development followed the 1851 arrival of the Denny Party at Elliott Bay. After the Great Fire of 1889.
Must-try foods nearby
- Seattle-Style Hot Dog
An iconic local staple found at late-night street carts throughout Downtown. This grilled bratwurst or hot dog is split down the middle and slathered with cream cheese. - World's Best Mac & Cheese at Beecher's
A must-try in Pike Place Market, this ultra-creamy dish uses Beecher's signature Flagship and Just Jack cheeses. - Dungeness Crab & Corn Chowder
While clam chowder is a classic, the Dungeness Crab variety—often found at waterfront institutions like Anthony’s Pier 66 or Pike Place Chowder—showcases Washington's prized. - Seattle Teriyaki
The city's signature comfort food, originally popularized by Toshi Kasahara. This dish features charbroiled chicken marinated in a sweet, garlic-and-ginger soy glaze. - Smoked Salmon Piroshky
A standout from the famous Piroshky Piroshky bakery, these hand-held Russian-style pies are stuffed with local smoked salmon, cream cheese, and dill.
When to go: The best time to visit Downtown Seattle is from July through September for sunny, mild weather and peak outdoor activity, though late spring offers beautiful blooms with fewer crowds. If you prefer "cozy cafe weather.
Local tips
- Use the Link light rail or King County Metro buses for downtown travel, as parking is expensive and you can now pay by simply tapping any contactless credit card or mobile wallet.
- Expect to tip between 18% and 22% at full-service restaurants, but be aware that many establishments now include a mandatory 3-5% service fee to support higher staff wages.
- Avoid referring to the city's iconic landmark as 'Pike's Place' or the main highway as 'the 5' if you want to sound like a local.
- Stay alert and stick to well-lit main streets after dark, particularly avoiding the intersection of 3rd Avenue and Pine Street which is known for higher activity.
What travelers are noticing
- Reopening of the historic Starbucks Pike Place store as a 'reimagined immersive coffee experience' with curated handcrafted menus and guided coffee discovery.
- Viral 'Campfire Mochas' and 'Campfire Milkshakes' featuring toasted marshmallow and oat milk, trending at specialty roasters like Caffé Vita.
- High-end 'Nordic-style' light roasts and specialty multi-roaster bars like Slow Day and Gloom in the Pioneer Square and Downtown districts.
Planning questions
What is this video map?
It is a crawlable guide to the mapped places from my seattle guide | EVERYTHING you should EAT + DO in seattle, with the creator video, a static map preview, and selected spots from the trip.
Can I save these spots?
Yes. Open the map in Varedelo to save the places, keep planning notes, and revisit the guide from your phone.
Does this replace watching the video?
No. The video remains the source, and the map makes the places easier to scan, compare, and save while planning.
Use it on your trip
Save this bakery & cafe map before you go
Keep the mapped spots, creator context, food notes, and planning details together. Varedelo turns the page into a phone-friendly map you can revisit when you are choosing where to go.