Featuring Pike Pine, Broadway, and 15th Avenue East neighborhoods.
See below for food, fun, and more!
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Music History
Jimi Hendrix Statue (1604 Broadway): A statue honoring the Seattle-born rock icon near where he grew up.
Neumos (925 East Pike Street): Formerly Moe's Mo'Roc'N Café, this central music venue helped define the Capitol Hill music scene in the 1990s.
Linda's Tavern (907 East Pike Street): Known as a favorite haunt of grunge musicians, it is famously noted as one of the last places Kurt Cobain was seen alive.
Dick’s Drive-in (115 Broadway): The backdrop for Sir Mix A Lot’s 1989 Rocket (Music Mag) Cover Photo + location of Macklemore’s White Walls video.
Black Sun Sculpture (Volunteer Park): A popular spot for fans of Soundgarden, as this sculpture is rumored to have inspired the song "Black Hole Sun".
Comet Tavern (922 East Pike Street): One of the oldest bars in Seattle dating back to the 1930s, it served as a “living room” for artists and hosted many musicians during the grunge era.
Arts & Culture
Seattle Asian Art Museum (Volunteer Park): home to an extensive collection of Asian art and special exhibits.
Emerald City Comedy Club (210 Broadway): live standup comedy with weekly showcases.
LoveCityLove (432 15th Avenue East): a nomadic art gallery, music venue, and coffee shop.
Club Comedy (328 15th Avenue East): cozy, boutique comedy club owned and run by comedians.
Punk Rock Flea Market (416 15th Avenue East): With a $1 entry fee, this bizarre bazaar celebrates 20 years of cultural force.
Bruce Lee’s gravesite (Lakeview Cemetery): this Hong Kong-American martial artist and actor is buried alongside his son.
The AMP: Aids Memorial Pathway (920 East Barbara Bailey Way): public art and technology create a place for remembrance and reflection in Seattle about the AIDS epidemic.
For Nature and Park Lovers
Volunteer Park: an Olmstead Legacy Park, with lots of walking paths and a conservatory for plant lovers. Summers often feature theatrical performances in the amphitheater.
Cal Anderson Park: named after the state’s first LGBTQIA+ legislator, Cal Anderson sits in the heart of Capitol Hill and was built over a functioning reservoir.
A fun Night Out
Blade and Timber Axe Throwing (206 Broadway): throw an axe, have a beer, eat a “lumbersnack”.
Time Warp (1420 10th Avenue): cyberpunk pinball and noodle bar.
Raygun Lounge / The Tilted Table (501 East Pine Street): dog-friendly pinball arcade and table top game bar (all ages).
Garage Bowling Alley & Billiards (1130 Broadway): 20 bowling lanes, 25 pool tables, 6 bars, and pub grub.
For Foodies
Breakfast/brunch
Glo’s Cafe (928 East Denny Way): a popular diner serving high quality ingredients.
Volunteer Park Café & Pantry (1501 17th Avenue East): this cornershop restaurant is walking distance to Volunteer Park and sits on a quiet treelined street surrounded by Capitol Hill’s Victorian homes. Try experimental coffee and teas along with toasts, soups, and one of the best breakfast sandwiches in town.
Bakery
Bakery Nouveau (137 15th Avenue East): an award winning French bakery offering many laminated confections.
The French Guys Bakery (810 East Roy Street): breads, pastries, and desserts with imported French ingredients.
Takeaway
Spice Bliss (1520 Broadway): classic Indian curries and tandoori.
Dick’s Drive-in (115 Broadway East): a hometown classic serving burgers, fries, and sodas.
Jamjuree Thai Cuisine (509 15th Avenue East): noodles, curries, and more in a relaxing diner setting with the whole menu available to go.
Spice Waala (340 15th Avenue East): popular Indian street food offering kathi rolls, chaat, and creative soft serve ice cream.
Teriyaki Madness (111 15th Avenue East): an influencer-favorite teriyaki shop, a Japanese-American dish that began in Seattle.
Casual eatery
Bimbo’s Cantina (1013 East Pike Street): known for boozy margaritas and their inferno burrito, this Mexican spot is popular before and after a show at Neumo’s.
Deluxe Bar and Grill (625 Broadway East): enjoy a trivia night along with a burger and other pub fare.
Kobuta & Ookami (121 15th Avenue East): elevated katsu and other Japanese cuisine.
Al Bacha (1833 Broadway): counter service-style mediterranean fare with a neighborhood following.
Poquitos (1000 East Pike Street): margaritas and Mexican classics served on festively tiled tables, plus atrium seating.
Date night
Terra Plata (1501 Melrose Avenue): founded by James Beard-award-winning chef Tamara Murphy.
Lark (952 East Seneca Street): John Sundstrom (Best Chef Northwest 2007) relocated his fanatically beloved Lark, spinning out a starlit space—indigo banquettes and white linens.
Spinasse (1531 14th Avenue): celebrated northern Italian eatery, a favorite for special meals.
Capitale Pizzeria (426 Broadway East): pizza, elevated.
Plenty of Clouds (1550 15th Avenue): contemporary Chinese cuisine inspired by Sichuan and Yunnan provinces.
Ltd Edition Sushi (1641 Nagle Place): an award-winning Japanese omakase experience.
Bar Cantinetta (555 15th Avenue East): local Italian restaurant serving Tuscan-inspired fresh pasta and wine.
Rione XIII (401 15th Avenue East): Seattle chef Ethan Stowell’s Italian restaurant specializing in Roman cuisine.
Quinn’s Pub (1001 East Pike Street): gastropub featuring a curated beer selection.
Cocktails, beer, & wine
Smith (332 15th Avenue East): new American pub fare and cocktails in a rustic setting.
Nomadic Wine Dispensary (700 Broadway East): Seattle’s largest self-pour wine bar.
Stoup Brewing (1158 Broadway): family- and dog-friendly beer hall and brewery.
Liberty Bar (517 15th Avenue East): a neighborhood gem specializing in whiskey, cocktails, and sushi.
Harry’s Bar (514 15th Avenue East): the bar to Olympia Pizza, serving beer, whiskey, pizza, and pasta. Open late.
Tavern Law (1406 12th Avenue East): high-end vintage cocktails with a speakeasy upstairs.
Artusi (1535 14th Avenue): truly unique Italian-inspired cocktails, snacks, and dinner.
Soccer Watch Parties
Stoup Brewing (1158 Broadway): showing most matches
Life on Mars (722 East Pike Street): enjoy most games alongside cocktails, a non-alcoholic drink list, and vegan pub fare.
15th Ave E BIA (Quality Flea Center / 416 15th Avenue East): enjoy a free watch party for the USA vs Paraguay game on June 12.
For Coffee Lovers
Espresso Vivace (532 Broadway): where latte art got its start.
Victrola Coffee Roasters (411 15th Avenue East): the “living room of Capitol Hill” since 2000. Come for the coffee, stay for the art.
Analog Coffee (235 Summit Avenue East): as hip as it gets. Serving PNW roasters, records, and newspapers.
Overcast Coffee (312 15th Avenue East): top tier coffee, breakfast, and smoothies with sidewalk seating.