Sit in a comfortable chair with a cup of hot coffee and salted caramel treat while gazing out onto the streets of Seattle. Top Pot Doughnuts provides a cozy atmosphere for its patrons; the tall bookshelves brimming with hard-cover books and soothing lights make it hard to leave this doughnut shop. Pick one from their wide range of flavors while you inhale the aroma of organic coffee. At Top Pot Doughnuts, an over-stay is a regular phenomenon.

This independent bookstore is one of the best in the city. Its inventory boasts a fabulous range of books on Seattle and the Northwest, and if you're lucky you may come across limited editions or signed books. The bookstore also frequently hosts poetry readings, book signings and literary events for contemporary authors.

A classy and elegant venue, this bistro is a favorite of many locals. It serves a healthy brunch comprising of french toasts, crepes and sandwiches, salads and ample gluten-free options. The bar has a popular happy hour menu that one can avail. Dine outdoors in the summer months in the cool patio. A few recommended dishes from the menu include Giant Caper Linguini, Tangy Pepper Seitan and Red Lentil Ravioli. It provides sharing platters too which can be enjoyed by groups. Plum Bistro is a good choice if one is looking for a peaceful meal with plenty of options to choose from.

This bakery is well received by locals for its beautiful baked creations consisting of cakes, pastries, muffins and plenty of other offerings. Starting at 7a daily, the cafe serves a delightful breakfast of eggs, waffles, salmon and vegetables on toast. The food is delicious and attracts plenty of diners who love to read the morning papers while savoring the fine coffee. The pastries, especially the Italian plum roll, cocoa puff, gluten free biscuits and apple turnovers are great to take back and eat at leisure.

Wine connoisseurs are in for a treat at McCarthy & Schiering, one of the world’s leading wine manufacturers and producers. The shop, which has been offering its customers fine wines sourced from all around the world since the 1980s, has received many prestigious awards. Wines from New Zealand, Austria, Germany, South Africa, Australia and California can be found here. They also conduct free wine tasting events every alternate weekend at this location as well as at their other branch.

Located in the Green Lake area, Simply Desserts is known far and wide for their sinfully delicious treats. This simple bakery features yummy items like raspberry chocolate cake, red velvet brownies, Bailey's Irish Cream cheesecake and even fudge cookies. Patrons have the choice between ordering just once slice or taking home an entire bakery box filled with a dozen cookies, brownies or cake. Share with your friends and make your next party or event a smash hit with desserts from this popular bakery. Be advised, Simply Desserts accepts cash and checks only.

At Geraldine's Counter, breakfast is served all day! Surprised? Craving breakfast at 4p during the day will not have you make awkward choices anymore. The culinary experts at Geraldine's Counter understands your need for a hearty breakfast at any time of the day, something that is not too heavy but leaves you satisfied at the same time. Emerald Scrambled eggs or the Bacon Arugula Sandwich will give you that coveted sense of having a great breakfast. The cute decor of this eatery exudes a pace of its own which is neither too frantic or dull. Fresh and locally-sourced ingredients will make for a wonderful meal, only at Geraldine's Counter restaurant.

Featuring a charming French exterior, Bakery Nouveau is a popular bakery in West Seattle. With everything baked fresh daily, owners William and Heather Leaman have created a neighborhood hotspot. The display of macaroons, twice-baked almond croissants, creamy pastries with generous doses of caramel and cinnamon and heavenly breads are only a few of the luscious confections on offer. Don't be intimated by queues in front of the store, as the line moves swiftly, taking you ever-so-closer to your Nouveau dream. These flaky, buttery pieces of bliss will leave you wanting more each and every time.

For all the folks out there in Seattle with a sweet-tooth that doesn't seem to lull anytime soon, this dessert and bakery shop will be a welcome delight. A colorful and tasty assortment of flavorful pies and a decadent variety of ice cream will keep you on your toes. A la Mode Pies has gained recognition as one of the most popular pie restaurants in all of Seattle. The divine array or pies, at USD5 per slice may seem to be a tad bit expensive. However eating at this sweet shop will completely floor you with its authenticity and sheer genius that comes through with each bite of their peach pie, apple-ginger, sour cherry or even the Mexican chocolate mousse.

Offering a delectable range of cakes, pastries and sweetmeats, Hot Cakes is a hit with locals who throng here to indulge their sweet-tooth. The most ordered item on their menu is the molten cake that come with melt-in-the-mouth chocolate. Choose from a range of delicious milkshakes to quench your thirst. Wines are also available, though you can try a 'spiked' drinking caramel as well.

For more than 22 years (and through three owners), this bookstore has been delighting parents and children alike with its wonderful collection of hand-picked books. For children there are non-fiction, biography and poetry books. For adults there are books on parenting and about children, plus general-interest books. But for children and adults, the emphasis here is on literature. The shop regularly invites school groups to meet authors for readings and workshops.

Feel as if you were transported to a neighborhood bar in Spain as you enter Ocho. The menu has traditional Spanish dishes and tapas plates cooked to perfection with authentic ingredients. While here, one can never go wrong with staples like patatas bravas, tortilla espanola and ensalada. You can wash these down with the innovative, premium cocktails on offer.