Celebrating the fall equinox goes back millennia. The ancients tracked the sun’s path and used their knowledge to schedule plantings and festivals. Nowadays, the equinox — which takes place Sept. 23 this year — ushers in the cozy comforts of fall.
In the spirit of the changing season, Hoodline — using Yelp data and our own methodology — presents this roundup of the top establishments in Seattle to get the most out of the first day of autumn.
The fall equinox and freshly roasted coffee go hand-in-hand. So grab a scarf, slip into some wool socks and put on your favorite kaftan before heading to one of these popular Seattle coffee shops.
1. Monorail Espresso
Topping the list is Monorail Espresso. Located at 510 Pike St. (between Fifth and Sixth avenues) in Central Business District, the spot to score coffee, tea and more is the highest-rated coffee spot in Seattle, boasting 4.5 stars out of 487 reviews on Yelp.
2. Milstead
Next up is Fremont's Milstead, situated at 754 N. 34th St. (between North Aurora and North Fremont avenues). With 4.5 stars out of 431 reviews on Yelp, the spot to score coffee and tea has proven to be a local favorite.
3. Espresso Vivace Sidewalk Bar
Capitol Hill's Espresso Vivace Sidewalk Bar, located at 321 Broadway East (between Thomas and Harrison streets), is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the spot to score coffee, tea and more 4.5 stars out of 408 reviews.
Like it or not, the days are about to get shorter. As daylight begins to fade, stock up on reading material at one of these top Seattle bookstores.
1. Queen Anne Book Company
Topping the list is Queen Anne Book Company. Located at 1811 Queen Anne Ave. North in Queen Anne, the bookstore is the highest-rated bookstore in Seattle, boasting 4.5 stars out of 41 reviews on Yelp.
2. Peter Miller Architecture And Design Books
Next up is Pioneer Square's Peter Miller Architecture and Design Books, situated at 304 Alaskan Way, Post Alley (between Main and Jackson streets). With four stars out of 29 reviews on Yelp, the bookstore has proven to be a local favorite.
3. The Elliott Bay Book Company
Capitol Hill's The Elliott Bay Book Company, located at 1521 10th Ave. (between Pike and Pine streets), is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the bookstore and stationery spot 4.5 stars out of 577 reviews.
What screams fall more than a quality cider? Check out these top spots to quench your thirst.
1. Seattle Cider Company
Topping the list is Seattle Cider Company. Located at 4700 Ohio Ave. South (between South Diagonal Avenue and Alaska Street), the cidery is the highest-rated cidery in Seattle, boasting 4.5 stars out of 57 reviews on Yelp.
2. Schilling Cider House
Next up is Fremont's Schilling Cider House, situated at 708 N. 34th St. (between North Aurora and North Fremont avenues). With 4.5 stars out of 327 reviews on Yelp, the bar and cidery has proven to be a local favorite.
3. The Woods Tasting Room
The Woods Tasting Room, located at 4660 Ohio Ave. South (between South Diagonal Avenue and Alaska Street), is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the brewery and cidery 4.5 stars out of 42 reviews.
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