46. Queen Anne Farmers’ Market
City: Seattle, WA
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (206) 428-1983
Description: Queen Anne exemplifies the little market that could, completely powered by the local community to bring a farmers’ market to this neighborhood. After keeping a large Kroger grocery store out of the area in favor of the small, local Metropolitan Market, the Queen Anne Neighbors for Responsible Growth developed an association that brought the first farmers’ market to the hill in 2007. You’ll find street eats, farm-fresh fruits and vegetables, meats, dairy products, baked goods, herbs, and flowers. This is strictly a farm-only market; there are no craft vendors accepted, unless their items are made with farm products. Local chefs, authors, musicians, and nonprofit organizations are also represented. The market is open on Thurs from 3 to 7 p.m., between late May and early Oct.
City: Seattle, WA
Category: Shopping
Address: 1815 N. 45th St., Wallingford Center (No
48. Alpine Hut
City: Seattle, WA
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (206) 284-3575
Address: 2215 15th Ave. West (Central)
Description: For 40 years, family-owned and -operated Alpine Hut has served Seattle skiers and bicyclists. Both the sales and service staff are made up of experts in skiing and cycling gear, and they are extremely knowledgeable and helpful. The store carries a large selection of road and mountain bikes for men, women, and children and has expert mechanics to tune them (no appointment necessary). The ski gear includes lines such as K2, Nordica, Rossignol, and Tyrolia, with technicians for tuning and fitting. There is also a good collection of clothing and accessories.
City: Seattle, WA
Category: Shopping
Address: 1555 4th Ave. South
50. Evo
City: Seattle, WA
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (206) 973-4470
Address: 122 NW 36th St. (North)
Description: A cool company with an interesting philosophy, Evo is much more than a gear shop. It’s a community that explores the collaboration between sport and culture, by joining skiing, snowboarding, wakeboarding, and skateboarding enthusiasts with fashion, music, arts, and events. The staff of 40-plus team members are dedicated to building a community of people who share diverse interests, and in addition to selling a great line of gear, they also promote adventure trips, movie screenings, exhibitions, parties, and partnerships for the ski and board enthusiasts who flock here. It’s all very, very cool—but avoids hipper-than-thou attitude simply by the refreshing passion that staff and customers alike show for the lifestyle.
City: Seattle, WA
Category: Shopping
Address: 222 Yale Ave. North (Central)
52. Second Ascent
City: Seattle, WA
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (206) 545-8810
Address: 5209 Ballard Ave. NW (North)
Description: The great name of this shop was inspired by the fact that it sells quality secondhand gear for climbing, snowboarding and skiing, cycling, and other outdoor recreation. All equipment is thoroughly examined and reconditioned, and the store does sell some brand-new items as well. The prices are good, and in-store mechanics and technicians offer services to customers.
53. 20/20 Cycle
City: Seattle, WA
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (206) 568-3090
Address: 2020 E. Union St. (Central)
Description: This magnet for cycling enthusiasts is much more than a store—it’s a community gathering place with a fireplace, DSL, and a lounge. Granted, the lounge is just a beat-up couch and coffee table, but regulars seem to always be hanging out there. Owner Alex Kostelnik services bikes and does custom installations and modifications. Repairs are done right out in the open because, according to Kostelnik, it’s a great way for customers to learn how to maintain their own bikes.
City: Seattle, WA
Category: Shopping
Address: 1530 Post Alley (Central)
55. Simply Seattle
City: Seattle, WA
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (206) 448-2207
Address: 1600 1st Ave. (Central)
Description: This store is a treasure trove of gifts and artwork to commemorate Seattle and the Pacific Northwest, housed in a store with a maritime motif. From local food and wine products to T-shirts and beautiful prints, it’s easy to find something that is of quality, rather than a cheesy souvenir. A second location is on Pier 56.
56. Area 51
City: Seattle, WA
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (206) 568-4782
Address: 401 E. Pine St. (Central)
Description: This spacious store with high ceilings and a concrete floor is home to a collection of both vintage and new furniture, lighting, and home accessories. Most pieces are decidedly midcentury modern, although there are finds through the ’70s and right up to today. Area 51 also has a great line called the Sustainable Collection, featuring pieces made from salvaged wood by local woodworkers.
57. Atlas Clothing
City: Seattle, WA
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (206) 323-0960
Address: 1419 10th Ave. (Central)
Description: Atlas is somewhat of a rarity in vintage shops—fairly spacious with plenty of room to browse. An oversize garage door is opened to the street scene in good weather, a nice touch. A pretty wide selection usually fills the Fremont space, with items ranging from 1950s dresses to motorcycle boots and vintage Louis Vuitton bags. There’s also a good selection of both vintage T-shirts and new, handmade organic-cotton tees.
58. Diva Dollz
City: Seattle, WA
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (206) 652-2299
Address: 624 1st Ave. (Central)
Description: This amazing little shop near Pioneer Square specializes in, of all things, corsets and ’20s–’30s burlesque-inspired items. The store was opened by New Orleans natives Shay Cemo and Steven Adams, who relocated their home and shop after Hurricane Katrina. This is a great place to get a unique dress for a special occasion. There is also an extensive collection of jewelry, gloves, and hats, which they will even custom make for you, as Cemo is an accomplished milliner.
59. Emma Jean’S Consignments & Antiques
City: Seattle, WA
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (206) 782-1926
Description: Although a few vintage household items and furniture pieces are thrown in, Emma Jean’s is primarily about the clothing, shoes, and jewelry. It’s cramped but not so much that you can’t look around, and most items are reasonably priced. The selection moves through quickly, so there is always the promise of something new every week.
60. Fremont Vintage Mall
City: Seattle, WA
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (206) 329-4460
Address: 3419 Fremont Place North (North)
Description: This spacious store is filled with all kinds of things vintage, from clothing and furniture to home accessories, random knickknacks, and a great collection of vinyl records. After you make your way down a dark flight of steep steps to reach the showroom, prepare for the possibility of spending hours meandering around the maze of this seriously fun assortment. There’s also a really great hand-painted mural that begs a Kodak moment, featuring artist renderings of everything from Wonder Woman to John Lennon in a Roy Lichtenstein style.