A Morning Walk Through Seattle’s Pike Place Market

This is a follow-up to the blog post, An Evening In Seattle & Pike Place Market.  In the blog post, I talked about my weekly shopping trip to the market many years ago.  I wanted to be able to get what I needed and leave within an hour including finding a place to park my car.  Other times I would linger for awhile and enjoy an early morning latte with a fresh baked almond croissant.

On a recent Saturday, I asked Bill if he would like to accompany me early in the morning to Seattle for coffee at Pike Place Market and stroll through the streets before heading home {and before the kids start to wonder what’s for breakfast}.  Bill thought that will be a nice morning excursion and came with me.  We had a great time that morning.  The only minor set back for Bill  was when I decided to do a little shopping, he was a trooper about it.

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Places to Visit at Pike Place Market

hover/click on any of the numbers 1-11 or the skybridge on the map above to open an image
{print map Here}

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Come with us on our walk and use the map above to guide you.

Pike Place Market is a busy place, especially during the summer months.  People come from all over the world or from just down the street to experience the market, shop or see all that it has to offer.  Not having a plan or not familiar with the area, the trip can be overwhelming and stressful.  I hope the information in this blog post will be helpful for you if and when you decide to visit the market. .

Pike Place Market, parking garage skybridge

The best time to go to Pike Place Market is in the morning before the crowd and traffic.  Once there, The Market Parking Garage {blue star ★ on the map} on Western Ave. is a great place to park for a few reasons.  The parking garage has an elevator to take you up to the skybridge that will connect you directly to the market. .

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view of Mount Rainier from skybridge

The view from the skybridge of the the waterfront and the surrounding area is incredible.  I used the “zoom” feature on the camera to get this picture of Mount Rainier and the Seattle Seahawks football stadium {Century Link Field}. .

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Pike Place Market, skybridge

Another reason to park here is the easy access to the waterfront from the lower level of the garage.

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Start the tour . . . . .

We will begin our walking tour at the bottom of the map at Dilauranti ❶ and work our way to the top of the map at Cutters ⓫.

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DeLaurenti

DeLauenti Specialty Food & Wine ❶ is the place to find a large selection of cheeses, olive oil, wines, cured meats, pasta, and other specialty foods.

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At 1st Ave. and Pike Pl.  {left-Newsstand (not shown), center-to Gum Wall, right-Information Center}

Here we were standing near the corner of  1st Avenue and Pike Place.  To the left of this picture is First & Pike News⑬ {not shown}.   This cobblestone street {Post Alley} will lead you down to the lower level and around the corner to the Gum Wall⑫.  The Information Center⑭ is to the right next to the fence.

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MarketSpice

MarketSpice❷  has been selling teas and spices since 1911 with over 200 varieties to choose from.  Their signature MarketSpice  Tea is a sweet blend of black tea with cinnamon and orange.

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World Famous Pike Place Fish Market

Below the Public Market sign is the World Famous Pike Place Fish Market ❸ where you will see fishmongers tossing fish up to the counter to be prepared for packaging.  The reaction of the audience is just as much fun to watch.

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Beecher’s Handmade Cheese

On the corner of Pike Pl. and Pine St. is Beecher’s Handmade Cheese❹.  Through the large glass windows you can see cheese being made.  They opened their doors to the public on November 20, 2003. Over the years they have won numerous awards for their handmade cheeses.  Beecher’s cheeses are made from milk without bovine growth hormones, hydrogenated oils, nitrous and polysorbate.  The milk supplier is located in a nearby town of Duvall, just 20 miles from where we live.  Their signature cheese, Flagship is a favorite of mine to serve with other cheeses and crackers when entertaining.

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Sur La Table

Sur La Table❺ opened its first store here in the market in 1972 offering cooking and baking supplies from around the world.

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Sur La Table

They have expanded to over 100 stores across the country and their products are also availble through their catalog and online.

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Cafe Campagne

 A wonderful place to stop for lunch/brunch or dinner is at  a little French bistro Cafe Campagne❻, located on the corner of Post Alley and Pine St.

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Inn At The Market

 To be in the heart of Pike Place Market and close to all the attractions of downtown Seattle, Inn At the Market❼ is the ideal place to stay at while visiting the city.

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Inn At The Market courtyard

At the entrance of the hotel is a tranquille and airy outdoor courtyard.

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Inn At The Market rooftop deck

Guests can enjoy the view of Elliott Bay, Puget Sound, Olympic Mountains and the city skyline from the fifth floor deck.  This is one of the reasons why I like to stay here ….. especially during the summer time. .

Marche {Inn At the Market courtyard}

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Marche’s kitchen, display of copper pots and pans {Bill & Kay at Inn At the Market courtyard}

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Watson Kennedy {Inn At the Market courtyard}

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Watson Kennedy {Inn At the Market courtyard}

Watson Kennedy❽ is a little gift shop located in the courtyard at Inn At the Market.  They carry a nice variety  of new and vintage products.

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Le Panier

We finally reached our destination at the little French bakery, Le Panier ❾ and enjoyed some time together with our hot lattes, croissants …..

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Le Panier

…. and macrarons.

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Le Panier

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Le Panier

Our purchases from the bakery.

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Starbucks

This is the original/first Starbucks❿ coffee shop {1971}. I decided not to attempt to go in or wait in the long line that was forming out the front entrance.  As many as 7 other people near me were taking pictures of the store front.  A popular tourist attraction.

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Pike Place Market

We {I} did a little bit of shopping before Bill hinted that it was time to head back home.

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flowers at Pike Place Market

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flowers at Pike Place Market

Always a welcoming sight to see rows and rows of fresh flowers throughout the market.

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Cutters Crabhouse

After a long day of walking and touring Pike Place Market,  the last stop to end the day and enjoy a Northwest dinner overlooking Puget Sound is at Cutters Crabhouse ⓫.

 I hope the tour was enjoyable and  informative for you.
{Pike Place Market map, print Here}

image sources:  Cutters

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posted by: Bill & Kay