The Yupster's Guide to Seattle

by Whitney Ricketts - Citysearch Contributor - 30 Reviews - 63 Lists

Updated: December 11, 2008

Keep the hipster dream alive! So you've got a cushy Microsoft job and an Audi, but "Reality Bites" is still your favorite movie, and you hit up Chop Suey to see what the kids are listening to these days (answer: TMTS! The Virgins!).

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Where to Party Like You're Cory Kennedy

  1. 1 3.5 Star Rating: Average Chop Suey
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    1325 E Madison St, Seattle, WA 98122 (map)

    Okay, so the Cobrasnake's not hounding the scene at Chop Suey, but by all appearances, he should be. Mullets? Check. Checkered vans? Check. Chop Suey books up and coming national acts like The Virgins, as well as local greats These Arms are Snakes and Throw Me the Statue.

  2. 2 3 Star Rating: Average Cha Cha Lounge
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    1013 E Pike St, Seattle, WA 98122 (map)

    A hipster watering hole rife with Mexican kitsch, punk-minded patrons and stiff drinks. Pound back a few Tecates before you vogue it up in the retro photo booth. Usually packed on the weekends, avoid the crowd and stop in early for happy hour.

  3. 3 3.5 Star Rating: Average War Room
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    722 E Pike St, Seattle, WA 98122 (map)

    The War Room hosts a booty-shakin' hip hop night every Saturday. Tired of folk and/or "eclectic pop" and just want some basic bass thumping music? The War Room is the place to find it, along with throngs of twentysomething year olds who match their hats to their kicks.

Ryan Adams Wants His Shirt Back

  1. 4 4 Star Rating: Recommended ian
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    1919 2nd Ave, Seattle, WA 98101 (map)

    Carrying wallets made from duct tape by db clay to plaid puffy vests by Penfield, ian's downtown location has all the fixins for hip outfits for both girls and guys.

  2. 5 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Polite Society
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    1924 First Ave, Seattle, WA 98101 (map)

    Grownup hip: Belltown's Polite Society offers some polish to the ubiquitous trends. Adorn yourself with Rachel Berklund jewelry or a silky Catherine Malandrino frock. This shop shows Seattle hip doesn't have to mean scruffy.

  3. 6 3.5 Star Rating: Average Blackbird
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    5410 22nd Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107 (map)

    Find the perfect plaid shirt at this Ballard boutique, shilling delightful wares like 70s bad ass Boeing aviators, tailored Wings + Horns jackets, and manly claw necklaces.

Mullets Are Timeless

  1. 7 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Rudy's Barber Shop
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    4738 University Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105 (map)

    This chop shop on the Ave is one of the many hipster outposts around town. With a funky retro barber shop vibe and spunky stylists, you can't get a hipper chop than this. Rumer Willis ain't got nothin on you after your Rudy's appointment.

  2. 8 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Vain
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    2018 First Ave, Seattle, WA 98121 (map)

    This Belltown salon boasts a defiant, DIY haircare ethos with supplies for creating looks Mother Nature never intended. Want a mohawk? Vain can help. Learn how to style your office-friendly bob for a night out at the Cha Cha from Vain's friendly staff.