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Hidden Gems

Hidden Gems

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Created by Jon Culver • Updated On: November 7, 2011

Some out-of-the-way or otherwise hidden gems in Emerald City.

Cilantro Cocina Mexicana Taco Truck is one of Hidden Gems.

1. Cilantro Cocina Mexicana Taco Truck

15220 SE 37th St, Bellevue, WA
Food Truck · 4 tips and reviews

Jon C.Jon Culver: Best Mexican food in Seattle. Really unfortunate it's in Factoria.

Boxcar Ale House is one of Hidden Gems.

2. Boxcar Ale House

7.3
3407 Gilman Ave W (at W Bertona St), Seattle, WA
Karaoke Bar · Magnolia · 17 tips and reviews

Jon C.Jon Culver: Pretty killer songlist. Pretty 'meh' service.

Picnic Point Park is one of Hidden Gems.

3. Picnic Point Park

7.1
12001 Picnic Point Road (Possession Lane), Lynnwood, WA
Beach · 6 tips and reviews

Jon C.Jon Culver: Nice views of Whidbey & Puget Sound.

Pike Place Bar & Grill is one of Hidden Gems.

4. Pike Place Bar & Grill

6.5
90 Pike St (btwn Western Ave & Post Aly), Seattle, WA
American Restaurant · Pike Place · 16 tips and reviews

Jon C.Jon Culver: Completely hidden, right in the middle of the market. Great food, good low-key hideout.

St. Clouds is one of Hidden Gems.

5. St. Clouds

1131 34th Ave (at E Union St), Seattle, WA
American Restaurant · Madrona · 35 tips and reviews

Jon C.Jon Culver: Everything on the breakfast menu is delicious, and their scotch selection inspires confidence.

Rob Roy is one of Hidden Gems.

6. Rob Roy

8.6
2332 2nd Ave (at Battery St), Seattle, WA
Cocktail Bar · Belltown · 97 tips and reviews

Jon C.Jon Culver: Easy to walk right past it, but easily among the best cocktails in Seattle.

Kate's Pub is one of Hidden Gems.

7. Kate's Pub

8.1
309 NE 45th St, Seattle, WA
Bar · Wallingford · 38 tips and reviews

Jon C.Jon Culver: Good service, friendly vibe, and karaoke on Wednesdays. Everything you could ever want from a neighborhood dive bar.

Ezell's Famous Chicken is one of Hidden Gems.

8. Ezell's Famous Chicken

8.6
501 23rd Ave (at E Jefferson St), Seattle, WA
Fried Chicken Joint · 66 tips and reviews

Jon C.Jon Culver: Ezell's is not on most "Top 10 Things You Must Do in Seattle" lists, but it damn well should be. Trust me that you want the Spicy.

9. Uptown Espresso

1933 7th Ave (Westlake Ave & Virginia St), Seattle, WA
Coffee Shop · Belltown · 4 tips and reviews

Jon C.Jon Culver: There's a lotta good espresso in this town — Uptown is the ticket.