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Food Downtown, Seattle

Pike Place Market

A place to eat in Downtown, Seattle, budget-friendly ($) and worth about 1.5 hours. Best time to go: Weekday morning.

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Pike Place Market in Downtown, Seattle
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Why go

Century-old public market with fishmongers, produce stalls and the original market arcades over Elliott Bay.

It is one of 19 curated places we feature in Seattle, alongside 7 places to eat, 7 sights and 1 activity. 6 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Le Panier and Piroshky Piroshky.

Type
Food
Neighborhood
Downtown
Price
$
Time needed
1.5 hr
Best time
Weekday morning

Nearby

Our closest curated picks, including 4 beyond Seattle. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.

  1. 1
    Le Panier

    French bakery on Pike Place since 1983, known for croissants and baguettes baked on site.

    Food · Pike Place Market & Waterfront · 0.0 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Piroshky Piroshky

    Russian bakery in the market selling fresh beef-and-cheese and salmon piroshky.

    Food · 0.0 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Pike Place Market

    Farmers market, fishmongers and small shops on several levels under the Public Market clock and neon sign.

    Shopping · Pike Place Market & Waterfront · 0.0 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Cafe Campagne

    Parisian-style cafe in Post Alley, known for oeufs en meurette and croque madame at brunch.

    Food · Pike Place Market & Waterfront · 0.0 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Pike Place Chowder

    Award-winning New England clam chowder stall in Post Alley.

    Food · 0.0 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    The Pink Door

    Italian-American trattoria behind an unmarked pink door in Post Alley since 1981, with cabaret acts and a terrace.

    Food · Seattle Center & Queen Anne · 0.1 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Pike Place Market features on 3 of our curated routes, each with a day-by-day plan you can copy to your crew.

More places to eat in Seattle

5 more curated places to eat in Seattle. See the full Seattle guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Seattle run from 44°F in December to 75°F in August; November is usually the wettest month. For Pike Place Market itself, we suggest: Weekday morning.

Modelled monthly averages for Seattle from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Seattle weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Pike Place Market, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
Pike Place Market, Seattle, WA, USA
Coordinates
47.60967, -122.34217
Destination
Seattle, Washington
Website
pikeplacemarket.org

Pike Place Market: quick answers

How much time do you need at Pike Place Market?

Plan on about 1.5 hours at Pike Place Market. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Pike Place Market?

Our pick: Weekday morning. Insider tip: Go before 10am to beat cruise crowds; lower levels are quieter.

Where is Pike Place Market?

Pike Place Market is at Pike Place Market, Seattle, WA, USA, in Downtown. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Pike Place Market?

Pike Place Market appears on Pacific Northwest, Puget Sound Islands and Seattle, Snoqualmie Pass & Leavenworth, curated routes you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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