Guidebook for Columbia City

Mark
Guidebook for Columbia City

Drinks & Nightlife

A nano-brewery tucked away in an old strip mall. Worth a trip if you like trying new beer. They don't serve food, only free pretzels, but you can bring your own take out and eat it there. Definitely order a beer flight. Kids are welcome.
53 recommandé par les habitants
Flying Lion Brewing
5041 Rainier Ave S
53 recommandé par les habitants
A nano-brewery tucked away in an old strip mall. Worth a trip if you like trying new beer. They don't serve food, only free pretzels, but you can bring your own take out and eat it there. Definitely order a beer flight. Kids are welcome.
They sell good beer by the pitcher, and at a reasonable price. It's kind of a hole-in-the-wall place with nice people and shuffleboard.
28 recommandé par les habitants
The Hummingbird Saloon
5041 Rainier Ave S
28 recommandé par les habitants
They sell good beer by the pitcher, and at a reasonable price. It's kind of a hole-in-the-wall place with nice people and shuffleboard.
They sell hoity toity cocktails, with sometimes too many savory ingredients for my taste, but it's always buzzing late with locals and the atmosphere is good.
88 recommandé par les habitants
Lottie's Lounge
4900 Rainier Ave S
88 recommandé par les habitants
They sell hoity toity cocktails, with sometimes too many savory ingredients for my taste, but it's always buzzing late with locals and the atmosphere is good.
No movies here. An historic burlesque theater this is a quintessential Seattle music venue that occasionally features surprisingly famous groups. We usually end up here because we have a night off from the kids, and we're like, "I wonder what's playing at the theater?" So we go and sometimes it's an amazing musical discovery, other times not so much. They also still have a regular rotation of burlesque shows, which are a hoot. You should check it out.
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Columbia City Gallery
4864 Rainier Ave S
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No movies here. An historic burlesque theater this is a quintessential Seattle music venue that occasionally features surprisingly famous groups. We usually end up here because we have a night off from the kids, and we're like, "I wonder what's playing at the theater?" So we go and sometimes it's an amazing musical discovery, other times not so much. They also still have a regular rotation of burlesque shows, which are a hoot. You should check it out.
First run movies in the historic Ark Lodge building. Thankfully, you don't have to drive to the 'burbs to catch a great flick. The staff is super nice and it has a very local vibe. Walk down and grab some popcorn, then splurge on an ice cream from Molly Moon's after (next door)
114 recommandé par les habitants
Ark Lodge Cinemas
4816 Rainier Ave S
114 recommandé par les habitants
First run movies in the historic Ark Lodge building. Thankfully, you don't have to drive to the 'burbs to catch a great flick. The staff is super nice and it has a very local vibe. Walk down and grab some popcorn, then splurge on an ice cream from Molly Moon's after (next door)
We have two great choices for ice cream in C-City. Molly Moon's has recently usurped Full-Tilt due to its convenient proximity to the Ark Lodge movie theater.
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Molly Moon's
4822 Rainier Ave S
85 recommandé par les habitants
We have two great choices for ice cream in C-City. Molly Moon's has recently usurped Full-Tilt due to its convenient proximity to the Ark Lodge movie theater.
My soccer team met here on Wednesday nights before karaoke drowned us out. Otherwise, great spot with a wide beer and spirits selection and darts and pool/ping-pong. Love their brisket poutine!
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Backyard
3820 S Ferdinand St
8 recommandé par les habitants
My soccer team met here on Wednesday nights before karaoke drowned us out. Otherwise, great spot with a wide beer and spirits selection and darts and pool/ping-pong. Love their brisket poutine!
53 recommandé par les habitants
Rookies Sports Bar & Grill
3820 S Ferdinand St
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Hill City Tap House & Bottle Shop
5303 Rainier Ave S
15 recommandé par les habitants
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NW Peaks Brewery & Taproom
5718 Rainier Ave S
9 recommandé par les habitants

Parks & Nature

This used to be an island before they connected Lake Washington to the Puget Sound with the ship canal. The only place in Seattle that hasn't been logged - so also our only old-growth forest. You can run the 2.5 mile path around it, or explore the myriad trails that run through it. Feed the ducks, go for a swim, or let the kids play on the awesome playground (with a zip-line).
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Seward Park
5900 Lake Washington Blvd S
477 recommandé par les habitants
This used to be an island before they connected Lake Washington to the Puget Sound with the ship canal. The only place in Seattle that hasn't been logged - so also our only old-growth forest. You can run the 2.5 mile path around it, or explore the myriad trails that run through it. Feed the ducks, go for a swim, or let the kids play on the awesome playground (with a zip-line).
If you're headed to Seward Park, pop into the Audubon Center. They have some interesting displays and, sometimes, activities for kids.
10 recommandé par les habitants
Seward Park Audubon Center
5902 Lake Washington Blvd S
10 recommandé par les habitants
If you're headed to Seward Park, pop into the Audubon Center. They have some interesting displays and, sometimes, activities for kids.
A short walk north from our house, walk along a gravel path through a meadow to Lake Washington.
28 recommandé par les habitants
Parc et terrain de jeu de Genesee
4316 S Genesee St
28 recommandé par les habitants
A short walk north from our house, walk along a gravel path through a meadow to Lake Washington.
202 recommandé par les habitants
Kubota Garden
9817 55th Ave S
202 recommandé par les habitants
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Jefferson Park
3801 Beacon Ave S
101 recommandé par les habitants

Essentials

A very convenient place to get groceries. Excellent deli, pizza, and taco bar for a quick lunch too. If you're driving, know that there is ample space in the underground parking garage in addition to the impossibly small spaces at street level.
243 recommandé par les habitants
PCC Community Markets - Columbia City
3610 S Edmunds St
243 recommandé par les habitants
A very convenient place to get groceries. Excellent deli, pizza, and taco bar for a quick lunch too. If you're driving, know that there is ample space in the underground parking garage in addition to the impossibly small spaces at street level.
Forget something? This is the closest place to get a lot of stuff one might leave behind.
87 recommandé par les habitants
Walgreens
2400 S Jackson St
87 recommandé par les habitants
Forget something? This is the closest place to get a lot of stuff one might leave behind.
PCC to organic/expensive for your taste?
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Safeway
2201 E Madison St
445 recommandé par les habitants
PCC to organic/expensive for your taste?
So amazing to have a local butcher. With a little heads-up, they'll cut you anything you want.
20 recommandé par les habitants
Bob's Quality Meats
4861 Rainier Ave S
20 recommandé par les habitants
So amazing to have a local butcher. With a little heads-up, they'll cut you anything you want.
More than 40 farmers, food & craft vendors populate this Wednesday market early May to mid-October, from 3-7pm.
54 recommandé par les habitants
Columbia City Farmers Market
37th Avenue South
54 recommandé par les habitants
More than 40 farmers, food & craft vendors populate this Wednesday market early May to mid-October, from 3-7pm.

Getting Around

The station is about 15 minutes walk downhill from our house. Trains run about every 10-15 minutes toward downtown and the airport. Once on the train, the ride to the center of downtown is about 20 minutes.
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Columbia City station
54 recommandé par les habitants
The station is about 15 minutes walk downhill from our house. Trains run about every 10-15 minutes toward downtown and the airport. Once on the train, the ride to the center of downtown is about 20 minutes.

Food scene

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Columbia City Bakery
4865 Rainier Ave S
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Spice Room
4909 Rainier Ave S
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Wabi-Sabi Sushi Bar & Restaurant
4909 Rainier Ave S
42 recommandé par les habitants
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El Sombrero | Family Mexican Restaurant
4868 Rainier Ave S
25 recommandé par les habitants
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Tutta Bella Neapolitan Pizzeria
4918 Rainier Ave S
128 recommandé par les habitants
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Pho Bo Restaurant
4732 Rainier Ave S
19 recommandé par les habitants
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Empire Espresso
3829 S Edmunds St
85 recommandé par les habitants
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Caffe Vita
5028 Wilson Ave S
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Raconteur
5041 Wilson Ave S
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La Medusa
4857 Rainier Ave S
102 recommandé par les habitants
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Flying Lion Brewing
5041 Rainier Ave S
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Super Six
3714 S Hudson St
89 recommandé par les habitants
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Geraldine's Counter Restaurant
4872 Rainier Ave S
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BluWater Bistro - Leschi
102 Lakeside Ave
55 recommandé par les habitants
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Pagliacci Pizza
1614 W Dravus St
229 recommandé par les habitants
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Taqueria El Asadero
3513 Rainier Ave S
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Sam Choy's Poke to the Max
5300 Rainier Ave S
34 recommandé par les habitants
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Full Tilt Columbia City
5041 Rainier Ave S
94 recommandé par les habitants