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By Citysearch Editors, Seattle

Bauhaus by Gordon Mueller
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From places to shop to cool restaurants and bars, our guide to Seattle's hippest neighborhood.
On This Page: Pike & Pine Corridor, On and Off Broadway, 15th Avenue, 12th Avenue

Pike & Pine Corridor

The epicenter of Seattle's hipster scene, this eclectic streets house everything from vintage clothing to Neapolitan-style pizza.

  1. Atlas Clothing Co.

    1515 Broadway, Seattle, WA
    The Dorothy Hamill haircut may be history, but clothes from the '70s and '80s are back.

  2. Le Frock

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    317 E Pine St, Seattle, WA
    No must, no dust: This Capitol Hill vintage-to-contemporary veteran sticks to the classics.

  3. Via Tribunali

    913 E Pike St, Seattle, WA
    Seductive, upscale ambience and Old-World authenticity have fused perfectly into the Emerald City's hottest pizza place.

  4. Area 51

    401 E Pine St, Seattle, WA
    Classy-yet-quirky home furnishings make this Capitol Hill's antidote to the Ikea-ization of Seattle homes.

  5. Babeland

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    707 E Pike St, Seattle, WA
    A women-geared shop that strips the sleaze factor from sexual accessory shopping.

  6. Edie's

    319 E Pine St, Seattle, WA
    Up-to-the-minute, trendy Euro-shoes with a cult following hit Capitol Hill.

  7. The Baguette Box

    1203 Pine St, Seattle, WA
    Big messy sandwiches with sophisticated Asian and Italian flavors keep Capitol Hill happy morning, noon and late.

  8. Elysian Brewing Company and Public House

    1221 E Pike, Seattle, WA
    Open setting and wide selection of brews make this a Capitol Hill favorite.

On and Off Broadway

Hipsters and queens parade this funky street, home to one of Seattle's most legendary shopping promenades.

  1. Blooms On Broadway

    433 Broadway E, Seattle, WA
    Avant-garde florist creates masterpieces on colorful and sometimes seedy Broadway.

  2. Twice Sold Tales

    905 E John St, Seattle, WA
    This fiercely independent bookstore--crawling with cats and attitude--sells used books into the night.

  3. Metro

    231 Broadway E, Seattle, WA
    Drag queens, dancers, goths and punks can find that special ensemble to make a real fashion statement.

  4. Cafe Septieme

    214 Broadway E, Seattle, WA
    Sleek, stylish and comfortable as old boots, everyone on Capital Hill stops in for cocktails--and breakfast the morning after.

  5. Espresso Vivace Sidewalk Bar

    321 Broadway E, Seattle, WA
    Many locals insist that this beloved Broadway stand is Seattle's best coffee, hands down.

  6. Red Light

    312 Broadway E, Seattle, WA
    Two huge floors of campy, used and new vintage clothing create unlimited possibilities for outrageousness.

  7. Steve's Broadway News

    204 Broadway E, Seattle, WA
    The world and its words are at your fingertips at this international newsstand in the heart of Capitol Hill.

  8. Piroshki On Broadway

    128 Broadway E, Seattle, WA
    Straight out of the oven, the Russian pastries from this small Capitol Hill shop are great on a cold day accompanied by a bowl of fresh, ruby-red borsht.

15th Avenue

Set back from the rest of the Broadway frenzy, this avenue is home to quiet boutiques and friendly watering holes.

  1. Liberty

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    517 15th Ave E, Seattle, WA
    A laid-back lounge on the quieter side of Capitol Hill swears by fresh cocktails and sushi.

  2. Remedy Teas

    345 15th Ave E, Seattle, WA
    Brilliantly painted in tea green, this Capitol Hill cafe offers more than 150 organic teas, botanicals and blends.

  3. Rainbow Natural Remedies

    409 15TH Ave E, Seattle, WA
    A natural health store that takes the confusion out of alternative remedies with help from the pros.

  4. Coastal Kitchen

    429 15th Ave E, Seattle, WA
    An ambitious mishmash that stays true to its name, tracing the cuisine of diverse, ocean-bordering regions.

  5. 22 Doors

    405 15th Ave E, Seattle, WA
    Potent cocktails and a select menu liven up the quiet side of Capitol Hill.

  6. Canterbury Ale & Eats

    534 15th Ave E, Seattle, WA
    Tudor-style Capitol Hill tavern offers local beer on tap, British pub grub, two pool tables and plenty of hipsters.

12th Avenue

This quietly up-and-coming offshoot of Pike & Pine has quality restaurants and a healthy dose of indie cred.

  1. Cafe Presse

    1117 12th Ave, Seattle, WA
    Casual French cafe on Capitol Hill overflows with bargain-lovers and Francophiles all hours of the day (and night).

  2. Osteria la Spiga

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    1429 12th Ave, Seattle, WA
    Well-executed Italian specialties and a gorgeous interior make this a favorite for Capitol Hill dining.

  3. Crave

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    1621 12th Ave, Seattle, WA
    This tiny establishment is beloved on Capitol Hill for excellent, updated versions of classic comfort food.

  4. Cafe Stellina

    1429 12th Ave, Seattle, WA
    Cozy Capitol Hill breakfast and lunch spot is beloved for its hearty cooking and friendly ambience.

  5. Lark

    926 12th Ave, Seattle, WA
    Trendsetters migrate toward the minimalist decor and sharable plates at Chef Jonathon Sundstrom's impressive nest near Seattle University.

  6. Northwest Film Forum

    1515 12th Avenue, Seattle, WA
    Capitol Hill's most independent movie theatre shows art house, foreign and revival films on two screens; also offers film-related classes.

  7. 1200 Bistro & --CLOSED

    1200 E Pike St, Seattle, WA
    A stylish and sultry urban bistro serving elegant Northwest cuisine to an equally hip Capitol Hill crowd.

  8. Retrofit Home

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    1419 12th Ave, Seattle, WA
    Furniture shop sells fun, functional and affordable pieces.

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