Seattle’s Best 100 Eat See the list →
Olympia Coffee Roasters climbs three.
- Climbs Olympia Coffee RoastersSeattle Was No. 71 No.68
The Seattle Edition
Sunday, October 4
Local press Secret Seattle
A new Seattle Monopoly game is coming—and locals are invited to nominate the places and businesses that should go on the squares
Seattle is getting its very own Monopoly board, and locals are invited to have a say in what ends up on the board. Top Trumps USA, the American division of Winning Moves International, plans to release MONOPOLY: Seattle Edition next year…at Secret Seattle
Kelly Dougher
Saturday, October 3
Seattle’s Best 100 Eat See the list →
Olympia Coffee Roasters slips to No. 71.
- Slips Olympia Coffee RoastersSeattle Was No. 68 No.71
Local press Secret Seattle
From the beloved Seattle chef behind Local Tide, GoodMart is a new Japanese-inspired seafood deli and cafe in Ballard
If you love Local Tide, there’s a newly-opened seafood spot in Ballard that is worth the hype. GoodMart, the latest venture from Seattle chef Victor Steinbrueck, is now in its soft-opening phase on Ballard Ave. The 40-seat cafe is part…at Secret Seattle
Kelly Dougher
Friday, October 2
Local press Secret Seattle
The top 20 things to do in Seattle this Halloween 2026, from free kid-friendly events to seriously scary haunts
Kelly Dougher
Local press The Stranger
The Stranger’s Noise Complaint: Bering Sea
Welcome to Noise Complaint, The Stranger‘s new audio and video music podcast featuring live performances right here at The Stranger HQ. Streamed live and released every other Friday, we invite a great band, musician, or wonderfully weird…at The Stranger
Stranger Staff
Thursday, October 1
Seattle’s Best 100 Eat See the list →
Olympia Coffee Roasters climbs three.
- Climbs Olympia Coffee RoastersSeattle Was No. 71 No.68
- Slips Olympia Coffee RoastersSeattle Was No. 68 No.71
Local press Secret Seattle
Taking over a stunning church in Ravenna, Seattle’s new Cafe Blameless is officially soft-opening with board game nights, jazz dancing, and co-working Wednesdays
If you’re looking for a beautiful setting to drink coffee and get your work done in Seattle, look no further. Cafe Blameless just launched its soft opening inside a 100-year old Ravenna church, transforming part of the beautiful space into…at Secret Seattle
Kelly Dougher
Local press Secret Seattle
Celebrate the upcoming release of Sense and Sensibility with a Jane Austen-inspired Candlelight Concert in Seattle
Calling all Jane Austen fans – this one is for you. As we eagerly await the release of Sense and Sensibility, only in theaters October 16, there is a very special Candlelight Concert to get you even more excited in the lead-up. On October…at Secret Seattle
Brooke Houghton
Local press Secret Seattle
The Seattle Public Library just rolled out six new library cards, with designs by local artists and a nostalgic ’90s throwback
Seattle Public Library just gave its library cards a seriously fun makeover. Seattleites can now choose from six new library card designs, including options created by local artists. Whether you’re into retro ’90s nostalgia, playful…at Secret Seattle
Kelly Dougher
Local press Seattle Met
Seattle's Best Haunted Houses and Frightful Draws
Things are getting spooky.at Seattle Met
Wednesday, September 30
Local press Secret Seattle
“Nine times higher than the wild”: A new study just revealed why a growing urban coyote population is thriving in Seattle
Seattle may be known for its coffee, rain, and evergreen trees, but it’s also home to a surprisingly large coyote population. In fact, researchers estimate that coyote density in Seattle is about nine times higher than in some of…at Secret Seattle
Kelly Dougher
Local press Secret Seattle
Trailing only Miami, Portland, and San Francisco, Seattle was just ranked the fourth-best city for food lovers in the country—Here’s why
Seattle may not be the cheapest place to eat, but it’s still one of the best cities in the country for food lovers. According to a new WalletHub ranking, Seattle comes in at No. 4 among 182 U.S. cities for the best and cheapest foodie…at Secret Seattle
Kelly Dougher
Local press The Stranger
Pop Loser: Where Are They Now? (Albino Burmese Python Edition)
Welcome back to Pop Loser! Spiritually, I’m in a place of the 2001 VMAs when Britney Spears debuted “I’m a Slave 4 U,” and apparently I’m not alone—the track is having a moment with Gen Z. I’ll dive into some herstory about the albino…at The Stranger
Audrey Vann
Local press Secret Seattle
There’s nothing spooky about the Seattle Scream Club—Here’s how to join this October’s “scream therapy” in two city parks
Sometimes you just need to let it out. That’s the idea behind Scream Club® Seattle, a free, monthly gathering where people come together outdoors to scream, release some emotional tension and connect with others. The concept is simple:…at Secret Seattle
Kelly Dougher
Tuesday, September 29
Seattle’s Best 100 Eat See the list →
Olympia Coffee Roasters climbs three.
- Climbs Olympia Coffee RoastersSeattle Was No. 71 No.68
- Slips Olympia Coffee RoastersSeattle Was No. 68 No.71
Local press Secret Seattle
Slashing fares by 25% for Seattle travelers, Amtrak is rolling out a massive fall ticket sale for scenic train routes like the Coast Starlight to Los Angeles
Amtrak is offering a fall fare discount on select trips booked by Sept. 30, 2026. The “Falling Fares” Amtrak sale provides at least 25% off the Flex fare amount for eligible coach tickets. Note that the discount is for travel taking place…at Secret Seattle
Kelly Dougher
Monday, September 28
Seattle’s Best 100 Eat See the list →
Olympia Coffee Roasters climbs three.
- Climbs Olympia Coffee RoastersSeattle Was No. 71 No.68
- Slips Olympia Coffee RoastersSeattle Was No. 68 No.71
Local press Secret Seattle
“Mysteries from the Deep”: Taking visitors below the waves to explore ancient submerged cities and shipwrecks, Seattle’s Pacific Science Center is opening a new interactive exhibit this October
What’s hiding beneath the ocean’s surface? At Pacific Science Center, visitors can soon explore that question through Mysteries from the Deep: Exploring Underwater Archaeology, a new all-ages exhibit opening October 2. Included with…at Secret Seattle
Kelly Dougher
Local press Secret Seattle
Seattle’s beloved Halloween Pet Parade is bringing food trucks, live music, and a free costume contest to Volunteer Park this Sunday
Cute pets in costumes are bringing Halloween spirit back to Seattle’s Volunteer Park this first weekend of October. The annual Halloween Pet Parade takes over the Capitol Hill park on Sunday, October 4, from 11 AM to 2 PM, inviting Seattle…at Secret Seattle
Kelly Dougher
Local press Secret Seattle
Transforming the Ave into a massive car-free street party this Saturday, Seattle’s U District is celebrating with a beer garden, live music, and $6 bites
If you need an excuse to spend a Saturday eating your way through the U District, this is it. The U District Chow Down & Street Party returns Saturday, October 3, bringing 78 neighborhood restaurants, $6 food specials, live entertainment,…at Secret Seattle
Kelly Dougher
Seattle’s Best 100
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- 1 CanlisSeattle · Pacific Northwest Eat score, 93
- 2 ArchipelagoSeattle · Filipino Eat score, 91
- 3 Communion Restaurant & BarSeattle Eat score, 90
- 4 AtomaSeattle Eat score, 87
- 4 MusangSeattle · Filipino Eat score, 87
- 4 PancitaSeattle Eat score, 87
- 4 The Walrus and the CarpenterSeattle · Oyster Bar Eat score, 87
- 8 SurrellSeattle Eat score, 86
- 9 Barking FrogWoodinville Eat score, 85
- 9 FamilyfriendSeattle · Hawaiian Eat score, 85
The full 100 → 306 ranked
- 1 RoquetteSeattle · French Cocktail Bar Drink score, 90
- 2 Rob RoySeattle · Classic Cocktail Bar Drink score, 88
- 3 L'OursinSeattle · French Drink score, 83
- 3 MomijiSeattle · Japanese Drink score, 83
- 5 Paper Fan Cocktail BarSeattle Drink score, 82
- 6 SophonSeattle Drink score, 81
- 7 Bar BayonneSeattle · Spanish Cocktail Bar Drink score, 80
- 7 Blue MoonSeattle Drink score, 80
- 7 Dark RoomSeattle · Korean Cocktail Bar Drink score, 80
- 7 FamilyfriendSeattle · Hawaiian Drink score, 80
The full 100 → 76 ranked
- 1 Four Seasons Hotel SeattleSeattle Stay score, 88
- 2 Lotte Hotel SeattleSeattle Stay score, 85
- 3 Thompson SeattleSeattle Stay score, 84
- 4 1 Hotel SeattleSeattle Stay score, 78
- 4 Hotel 1000Seattle Stay score, 78
- 4 Populus SeattleSeattle Stay score, 78
- 7 Salish Lodge & SpaSnoqualmie Stay score, 76
- 8 The Lodge at St. Edward ParkKenmore Stay score, 75
- 9 Ace Hotel SeattleSeattle Stay score, 74
- 9 Ändra Seattle - MGallerySeattle Stay score, 74
The full 100 → 27 ranked
- 1 The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel SeattleSeattle Do score, 86
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