Not For Tourists Guide to Seattle (2016)

West & South Seattle

Map 41

You know real estate prices are insane when few can afford homes even in this predominantly low - to middle-income area. The exception is the recession-proof string of waterfront homeowners bordering Lake Washington. Kubota Gardens and the Rainier Beach Library are lovely and the public boat launch is handy.

✵ Jet Fuel Espresso ✵

11234 Tukwila International Blvd

206-764-4944

Drive thru.

✵ Cafe Vignole ✵ 9252 57th Ave S

206-721-2267 ✵ $$$

Y’all ready to mangia?

✵ Hong Kong Seafood Restaurant ✵

9400 Rainier Ave S

206-723-1718 ✵ $$

Great Cantonese dim sum and noodles.

✵ King Donut ✵ 9232 Rainier Ave S

206-721-3103 ✵ $

Terrific trifecta of donuts, teriyaki, and laundromat. We kid you not.

✵ Maya’s Mexican Restaurant ✵ 9447 Rainier Ave S

206-725-5510 ✵ $

Seafood is the speciality; wash it down with a fresh-queezed ‘rita.

✵ Nate’s Wings and Waffles ✵ 9261 57th Ave S

206-629-2051 ✵ $

Veg friendly Nate slings everyone’s favorite sweet/savory power couple.

✵ Pho Van ✵ 9150 Rainier Ave S

206-725-2989 ✵ $$

Vietnamese soup. The perfect hangover cure!

✵ Sunset Cafe ✵ 8115 Rainier Ave S

206-722-0342 ✵ $$

Where else can you get Ethiopian food OR chicken and waffles? I love America!

✵ Tammy’s Bakery ✵

7101 Martin Luther King Jr Way S

206-760-1172 ✵ $

Vietnamese baked goods and sandwiches (banh mi).

✵ Taqueria Costa Alegre Taco Bus ✵

9000 Rainier Ave S

206-725-0300 ✵ $

Board the awesome taco bus. Literally.

✵ Van Asselt Beauty Salon ✵ 7136 Beacon Ave S

206-725-2058

They are committed to you looking fabulous.