Pike Place Market ★ 5.0
Pike Place Market in Seattle is the 1907 public market on the bluff above Elliott Bay: 200 vendors, the fishmongers tossing salmon, the chowder line, the bouquet stalls.
Go for: Fish, Produce, Flowers, Cheese, Charcuterie
Food markets, farmers markets and covered halls: where Seattle shops, snacks and lunches.
Markets to wander
Ballard Farmers Market ★ 4.7
Ballard Farmers Market in Seattle is the Sunday-only producers-only market on Ballard Avenue: 70 stalls, Washington produce exclusively, the city's most reliable weekend morning.
Go for: Produce, Cheese, Bread, Seafood, Flowers
Uwajimaya ★ 4.6
Uwajimaya in Seattle's International District is the 1928 Moriguchi family Asian grocery: sushi-grade fish, Japanese pantry, a food court, a Kinokuniya bookshop in the same complex.
Go for: Japanese groceries, Sushi-grade fish, Asian pantry, Cookware
Melrose Market ★ 4.5
Melrose Market in Seattle's Capitol Hill is the 2010 covered food hall on Melrose Ave: Taylor Shellfish oyster bar, Rain Shadow Meats, a tight cheese counter, all under one roof.
Go for: Oysters, Butcher, Wine, Cheese, Bar food
Capitol Hill Farmers Market ★ 4.4
Capitol Hill Farmers Market in Seattle is the Sunday Broadway market on the Seattle Central plaza: a 50-stall producers-only line, the city's hilliest weekend grocery run.
Go for: Produce, Cheese, Flowers, Bakery
U District Farmers Market ★ 4.5
U District Farmers Market in Seattle is the original Seattle Neighborhood Farmers Market from 1993: 60 producers-only stalls on University Way every Saturday morning.
Go for: Produce, Mushrooms, Flowers, Bread
Markets in Seattle, FAQ
When is the best time to eat in Seattle?
Peak food season in Seattle is year-round.
What time do people eat in Seattle?
Local dining hours: lunch around 12:30, dinner from 19:30.
How does tipping work in Seattle?
service is typically included; small extra is welcome but not expected.
What is the one dish to try in Seattle?
Ask the next local you meet what they would order. Seattle rewards trust.