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For a true taste of the town, join one of Seattle’s food and drink tours for a guided eating excursion.

Foodies can enjoy in-depth pike place market tours that offer a variety of samples and a healthy dose of history, chocolate-themed tours at sweet spots around town, and brewery, distillery, and winery tours for a taste of washington’s finest sips. no matter what you choose, it’s sure to be delicious., pike place market, atrium kitchen.

Atrium Kitchen is a state-of-the-art kitchen located right in the heart of Pike Place Market. Join Chef Traci Calderon for the Market to Table Tour and Cooking Class , a one-of-a-kind experience where you will learn the history and little known secrets of the Market while sourcing fresh ingredients to use. The outcome is delicious with memories you won’t soon forget.

Eat Seattle

Become an honorary insider with Eat Seattle ‘s chef-guided food tours of Pike Place Market. Get the inside scoop on where chefs shop and locals hang out, uncover hidden gems, and interact with local vendors—all while indulging in many delicious treats from carefully selected stops.

Savor Seattle Tours

Journey through the lively and bustling Pike Place Market with Savor Seattle Tours and get an insider’s look at eight Market vendors. Enjoy entertaining stories and food tastings while learning about the history of the iconic Market.

Show Me Seattle

While their tour options extend beyond food and drink, Show Me Seattle offers two tours of Pike Place Market, one of them providing early bird access. If you have a sweet tooth, be sure to check out their new wine+chocolate experience in historic Pioneer Square.

Underground Donut Tour

If you’re a donut fan, this is the tour for you! The Underground Donut Tour takes you on a 2 hour donut adventure around Seattle, ending at Pike Place Market. Throughout your journey, you’ll sample donuts and beignets from several local shops with some hot and fresh donuts at the end of your tour to cap it all off. Tours run throughout the week. Check their website for the latest schedule.

Bon Vivant Wine Tours

Bon Vivant Wine Tours caters to experienced wine connoisseurs and eager beginners alike, with a diverse selection of Washington wineries and tasting rooms from which to choose. In between stops you will hear the stories behind favorite Washington winemakers, wineries and vineyards.

Wine Tasting Shuttle

Discover some of the regions best boutique wineries and tasting rooms with Wine Tasting Shuttle . Offering several tours including private and customizable options, enjoy visiting locations in nearby Woodinville and urban tasting rooms in Seattle paired with delicious restaurants.

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Wing luke museum.

Explore the flavors of the CID with the Wing Luke Museum’s very popular seasonal food tours . From dumplings to rice to noodles, find new favorites as you taste mouth-watering dishes, make cultural connections, and hear stories from fantastic guides.

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• Address Pike Place Market, 1st Ave and Pike Street, Seattle, WA 98101
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Eat Seattle Tours

• Address 1600 First Ave, Seattle, WA 98101
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Diane’s Market Kitchen

• Address 1101 Post Ave, Seattle, WA 98101
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Seattle Cultural Food Tours

• Address Central District, Seattle WA. 98122, Seattle, WA 98118
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Exploring a new city on your own can be intimidating. No matter how many online reviews you read, you never know if you’re getting a truly authentic experience. Sum Good Tours is the best way to connect directly into the unique rhythm of the Emerald City.

Sum Good offers walking food tours with guided tasting menus from a hand selected list of Seattle’s most beloved restaurants. Your local guide will move you in-between stops, helping to tell the story of the food within the context of the region’s history.

Sum Good Tours is permitted and licensed by the Pike Place Market Preservations and Development Authority (PDA) to operate tours in the Pike Place Market Historical District. The PDA requires any businesses or person conducting paid tours within its properties and in the public areas of the historical district to be pre-approved and to have a license for this activity.

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7 Best Food Tours in Seattle Washington – By a Hungry Local

Looking for the best food tours in Seattle?

You’ve come to the right place because I lived in Seattle for 9 years, and still visit the city frequently since I still live in Washington, so I am very familiar with foods that can be found here and the tours that will take you there!

Seattle, Washington is known for its food scene, especially in the coffee and seafood department. But there is so much more to taste than that, like donuts, chocolates, comfort foods, and street foods!

Here are 7 of the best guided food tours to eat your way through the Emerald City.

If you don’t have time to read the whole article, my top food tour pick in Seattle is:

Chef Guided Food Tour

Let a food professional guide your tastebuds through Pike Place Market. I love having an actual chef talk me through the flavors I’m experiencing!

My Top 3 Favorite Stops on a Seattle Food Tour

There’s so many good restaurants on a Seattle walking food tour that it can be difficult to choose my favorite stops. Plus, not every tour can hit them all.

But, if I had to choose just 3 stops, these would be it:

• Pike Place Chowder – I’m not the biggest seafood fan, but oh my! Their clam chowder is my par for all other clam chowders. I have not found one I like better!
• Dahlia Bakery – a Tom Douglas bakery, there is just superb quality in these pastries. I could eat their beignets and jam all day!
• Rachel’s Ginger Beer – I love all their different flavors of ginger beer and the array of colors they come in. And when some booze is added, I am one happy girl!

Now it’s time for you to find your favorite stops!

BEST FOOD TOURS IN SEATTLE

1. underground donut tour.

⭐ Rating: 5 out of 5 stars ⏳ Tour Length: 2 hrs ⚠️ Likely to Sell Out!

>> Check Rates and Availability for the Underground Donut Tour Here! <<

Why Choose This Tour? I had so much fun this tour as we walked from bakery to bakery tasting a variety of locally made donuts (my kryptonite!).  We learned about the history of some of the landmarks we passed, and even as a local I learned something new!

The Underground Donut Tour includes:

• 5 donut tastings
• Free espresso drink
• Max. group size 15ppl  
• Food vendors could include: Top Pot Doughnuts, Dahlia Bakery, Oh! Mochi, Daily Dozen Donuts

What Past Foodies Have Said: “ Nice, delicious donut variety and walking distance. Scott was great: had an excellent balance of history and comedy as he kept us moving through the tour…learned so much along the way. Really felt like being shown around town by a friend. ” – Christine (read more reviews )

🍩 Check out my comprehensive review for the Underground Donut Tour

2. Chef Guided Food Tour with Eat Seattle

>> Check Rates and Availability for Chef Guided Food Tour Here! <<

Why Choose This Tour? I was impressed that this tour was established by a culinary expert trained at Cordon Bleu Paris and guided by local chefs. It was a foodie’s dream to not only get to taste incredible food, but also gain access to some exclusive “insider knowledge” about what we were devouring.

It’s also cool that $1 from my ticket went to helping to keeping the market alive by directly supporting Pike Place Market. 

The Chef Guided Food Tour includes:

• 9 different Pike Place Market food vendor samples (every guide has their own food route, so it will be a surprise which ones you hit)
• Max. group size 10ppl
• Food vendors could include: Ellenos, Simply the Best, Pike Place Chowder, MarketSpice, Truffle Queen, Frank’s Quality Produce, Beecher’s Handmade Cheese, Chukar Cherries, Indi Chocolate
• 10% discount to Pike Place Market vendors to continue eating after the tour

What Past Foodies Have Said: “ Sylas was wonderful, knowledgeable, and had great info about local history as well as cuisine! Food was delicious and samples were a meal! ” – Stanton (read more reviews )

3. Street Food Tour of South Lake Union with Eat Seattle

⭐ Rating: 5 out of 5 stars ⏳ Tour Length: 2 hrs

>> Check Rates and Availability for Street Food Tour of South Lake Union Here! <<

Why Choose This Tour? As South Lake Union has expanded into Amazon and Google campuses, so has the surrounding vibrant street food scene to satiate lunch breaks. We indulged in 6 tantalizing tastings from Korean-Hawaiian fusion to Mediterranean appetizers and our tour guide told interesting stories behind each local business along the way.

We ended at the Amazon Spheres, very artsy architectural structure.

The Street Food Tour of South Lake Union includes:

• 6 food tastings from South Lake Union/Belltown vendors
• Max. group size 5ppl
• Food vendors could include: Rubinstein, Marination, Rachel’s Ginger Beer, Mamnoon Street, Ma’ono Fried Chicken, Lady Yum

What Past Foodies Have Said : “ The food was amazing. My favorite place was the Marination, because the flavors were incredibly unique. The commentary on the tour was amazing and helped showcase the Seattle culture. ” – Valerie (read more reviews )

4. Seattle Chocolate Tour with Sum Good Tours

⭐ Rating: 5 out of 5 stars ⏳ Tour Length: 2.5 hrs

>> Check Rates and Availability for Seattle Chocolate Tour Here! <<

Why Choose This Tour? Attention Chocoholics! You’re gonna go coo-coo for cocoa stuff on this guided tour! We were taken to 8 different chocolatey locations and sampled 12 different cocoa flavored samples like a chocolate corn drink or a chocolate coconut cream pie.

Our guide told backstories of these confectionaries along the way!

The Seattle Chocolate Tour includes:

• 12 chocolate samplings
• Max. group size 12ppl
• Chocolate vendors could include: Fran’s Chocolates, Cupcake Royale, The Confectional, Indi Chocolate, Truffle Queen, Maiz, Dahlia Bakery, Serious Pie

What Past Foodies Have Said: “ Will is a superb guide, and this tour is much more than chocolate…it is about the special small shops and artisans making amazing food in Seattle. He knows so much about food, about the latest research into everything food lovers want to understand ” – Spha (read more reviews )

5. Seattle Coffee Culture Tour with WeVenture

>> Check Rates and Availability for Seattle Coffee Culture Tour Here! <<

Why Choose This Tour? If there’s one food Seattle is known for, it’s coffee! I am both a coffee addict and snob. It was great walking around Capitol Hill and learning (almost) everything about this caffeinated drink. We tried a range of styles from single-origin coffee to mushroom coffee (not my fav, but very interesting taste).

Of course the Seattle coffee tour ended at the Starbucks Reserve Roastery, as you would expect lol!

The Seattle Coffee Culture Tour includes:

• 3 styles of coffee tastings
• Coffee vendors could include: Wunderground Coffee, Victrola Coffee Roasters, Ghost Note Coffee, Little Oddfellows

What Past Foodies Have Said: “ The tour was very informative on the history of coffee, the history of Seattle, and even went over current trends in coffee. It was a great experience and would recommend to anyone who is coming to Seattle for a visit. ” – Joseph (read more reviews )

6. Happy Hour Tour (21+) with Sum Good Tours

>> Check Rates and Availability for Happy Hour Food Tour Here! <<

Why Choose This Tour? I think we drank an equivalent of 3 cocktails as we happy hour’d our way from restaurant to restaurant around Pike Place Market. Besides amazing drinks, there was even delicious food pairings to go with them.

It wasn’t all fun and games though. We got a lesson on the historical importance of alcohol in Seattle too (who knew?!).

The Happy Hour Tour includes:

• 4 wine, beer, and cocktail tastings (non-alcoholic drinks available upon request)
• 4 food pairings with drinks
• Happy Hour vendors could include: Rachel’s Ginger Beer, The Truffle Queen, El Baracho
• Discounts at tour partners so Happy Hour can continue on your own

What Past Foodies Have Said: “ We had an awesome time with Will!!! His knowledge of Seattle and the market is impressive. We got to taste and sample at several restaurants. The portions were impressive. Would highly recommend this tour!! ” – Ann (read more reviews )

7. Gourmet Comfort Food Restaurant Tour with Sum Good Tours

>> Check Rates and Availability for Gourmet Comfort Food Restaurant Tour Here! <<

Why Choose This Tour? We tried a myriad of different classic comfort food favorites with a Pacific Northwest twist. There was gourmet pizza, messy barbecue, and good ol’ fried chicken. Our tour guide was fun and informative tell us all about the influences on the local culinary scene.

The Gourmet Comfort Food Restaurant Tour includes:

• 6 comfort food restaurants (every tour switches up the stops)
• Food vendors could include: Bottega Italiana, Turkish Delight, Etta’s Big Mountain BBQ, Cupcake Royale, Serious Pie

What Past Foodies Have Said: “ My family always loves a good food tour and this one was great. Our guide Will was amazing, he had great knowledge about both Seattle and it’s food scene. He took us to a diverse selection of restaurants and food stops that highlighted the food possibilities available in the area. ” – Brett (read more reviews ) 

Know Before You Go on a Food Tour in Seattle

Seattle food tours are a fun way of sampling all the flavors in the city led by local experts who know the vendors personally and will share their knowledge of Seattle history along the way. 

What to Wear on a Seattle Walking Food Tour

These will all be walking food tours, so make sure you can stay on your feet for about a mile or so over a period of 2 hours. Most of it will be flat, but there will probably be a steep hill or two. Wear comfortable shoes!

In the Pacific Northwest, rain is a part of life, so tours will operate in all weathers. But don’t let bad weather dampen your tour experience. Keep an eye on the weather and dress appropriately. I always suggest wearing layers to adapt to changing conditions.

What to expect on a Food Tour in Seattle

You’ll meet your tour guide and small group at a clear, pre-designated address. They are always super knowledgeable professionals who know a great deal on Seattle’s history and secrets. I always recommend asking them to point you in the direction of local recommendations.

Your culinary journey ushers you from one delightful food stop to another. Your guide will reveal the unique qualities that make each sampling extraordinary and assist you in fully savoring and appreciating every bite. Perhaps you’ll even be introduced to the cuisine artists.

At times, you may have to wait outside the shop while your guide gathers your food samples, sparing you from navigating through bustling crowds indoors.

Let your tour operator know prior to the tour if you have any dietary restrictions. Some accommodations can usually be made, especially for vegetarians.

Specific food tour stops are never guaranteed as life happens and substitutions sometimes need to be made. If you don’t hit a particular restaurant you were hoping form, try not to be too disappointed and enjoy the adventure of the unknown!

Because you’ll be sampling so many different foods, you usually end up eating about a light meal’s worth. You’ll undoubtedly feel full and satisfied afterwards.

Best Seattle Food Tours FAQs

Is a seattle food tour worth it.

If you love trying new foods and want to be guided by a professional to sample a variety of eats you wouldn’t necessarily try on your own and also give you some local, insider knowledge on the city, then a Seattle food tour is definitely worth it!

If you are more of a DIY tourist, you could definitely save money by purchasing dishes to split with your party on your own.

Even if you are a Seattlite, like me, I would highly suggest taking a tour to enjoy your own backyard.

What is a foodie tour?

A foodie tour is when a professional guide takes you around an area of a city and works with local businesses to give tour groups a sampling of their dishes. As a bonus you’ll usually learn about the local history as well.

Looking to Eat Your Way Through Pike Place Market? Check Out More Market Food Tours Here!

Epilogue: Best Food Tour in Seattle

Whether you’ve never left home or traveled the world, you’ll have fun on a guided tour, tasting the best food in Seattle where innovative flavors and diverse cuisines thrive!

Food tours in Seattle take you from bustling Pike Place Market to hidden gems tucked away in charming neighborhoods, offering a delightful exploration of the city’s gastronomic treasures. As you meander through the streets, guided by passionate expert guides, you’ll encounter a tantalizing array of delectable bites and immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Seattle’s food culture.

Book your Seattle food tour today!

🌲 Washington Travel Planning Guide 🌲

🚨  Should I buy Washington travel insurance?

YES  — I recommend  Travel Insurance Master  because you can compare multiple options with one click. With plans starting at $5/day per person, why not give yourself piece of mind? Better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it!

 🚗  Is it safe to rent a car in Washington?

YES  — It’s totally safe to drive in Washington. And unless you are planning to just stay in Seattle, renting a car is pretty much a necessity! Beware of tolls whether crossing bridges or driving in HOV lanes. I recommend Discover Cars as they have some of the best prices around.

📞  Will my phone work in Washington?

YES  — All major cell providers work in Washington. However, be prepared for some dead spots in the more remote parts like in the middle of the cascades.

🛏️  What’s the best way to book my Washington accommodations?

For Washington hotels,  Booking.com  is amazing because you can often reserve your room with no money down. If you are looking at Airbnbs for a more home-like stay, don’t forget to check  VRBO  for potentially better prices and options.

✈️  What’s the best site to buy Washington flights?

I recommend looking at  Skyscanner  for finding cheap flights.  Pro Tip : check if flying into Everett is cheaper than flying into Seattle.

🛂  Do I need a passport to visit Washington?

NO  — If you are a US citizen, you do not need a passport as Washington is part of the United States. If you are from out of the country, the same passport and visa requirements are the same as entering anywhere in the United States from your country.

🧳 What should I pack to Washington?

Layers! Layers! Layers! Weather can get finnicky, so prepare for both rain and sunny warm days. Wear comfortable walking shoes that can go from city strolls to mountain hiking.

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• Hour Glass Duration: 2 hours
• Clock Start Time: 10 a.m. , 1:30 p.m. , 2 p.m. , 10:30 a.m. , 2:30 p.m.
• Map Marker Meeting Place: Pike Place Market (details given upon reservation)
• Info Inclusions: Expert local guide, 8+ tastings, guest discount at participating vendor partners

Join Seattle’s #1 Pike Place Food Tour

Discover hidden gems at the pike place seattle market.

Show Me Seattle invites you to join us on an intimate, guided food tour of the world-famous Pike Place Market as we explore the back alleys, narrow corridors, and tiny storefronts in search of our favorite places. Taste the best the market has to offer while a friendly local guide shares entertaining stories of the market’s checkered history, its legendary characters, and one-of-a-kind small businesses with you.

We’ve Curated 8+ Tastes From Our Favorite Vendors – Tour Partners Include:

Bottega Italiana       Pike Place Fish       Market Spice       Three Girls Bakery       Los Agaves       The Confectional      Pike Place Chowder

Beecher’s Cheese       Chukar Cherries       Tiny’s Organic     Saffron Spice           Honest Biscuits       Pike Fish Bar        Pike’s Pit BBQ

[Lineup is based on day, tour time and partner availability]

Important Note: Let us know in advance if you have any dietary restrictions and we will do our best to arrange a substitution.

What to Bring on the Pike Place Food Tour:

• Gratuity for the tour guide
• Comfortable walking shoes
• Refillable water bottle [water also available for purchase – public water fountains not available]
• If it is hot outside, please remember your hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen.
• If it is cold, remember your hat, gloves, and layers!
• Tours operate rain or shine (it’s Seattle, after all!) and much of the tour is outside – so please dress accordingly.

What Not to Bring on the Pike Place Food Tour:

• A printed ticket or voucher is not required as your tour guide will have your name on their manifest
• Strollers are discouraged due to uneven surfaces, stairs and tight spaces

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Unfortunately uneven roads and tight spaces make navigating the Market with a wheelchair difficult. However there are elevators and routes can be adjusted in some cases. Please notify us if you have particular mobility needs and we are happy to discuss options.  Call 206-633-2489 during business hours 8am-3pm PST, or email [email protected]

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Stroll through seattle’s historic central district (cd) on a neighborhood walking food tour where eating is discovering just 10-minute drive from downtown seattle. the soul of the cd is the collective passion of the diverse business owners who have grown roots in this neighborhood. you'll have food tastings from local restaurants and eateries. learn about the famous garfield high school where alumnus like quincy jones, bruce lee, and jimmy hendricks were students and other historical sites. this tour is the perfect adventure for visitors, single travelers, companions and locals alike., request date, pre & post conference / custom & private tours.

Spring/Summer | Central District                                6 to 10+ Food Tastings     

Seattle Cultural Food Tours offers the best curated customized and private walking food tours suited to your group's interests. It’s the best way to explore and sample more of what makes the city special.

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A food trail of 6 to 8 food tastings with Seattle Cultural Food Tours. A culinary food tour experience unique to the rich flavors of Seattle's local neighborhood, while fostering community building, education, and sustainability.

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$ 12.95

If you want to avoid tourist traps and find the best food in Seattle, this self-guided Seattle walking food tour of Ballard is for you.

It includes 39 pages to help you explore the artsy Ballard neighborhood of Seattle like a local. It’s a digital download (PDF) that takes you on 8 stops to the best restaurants in Ballard and includes 14 “worthy mentions” in case you’re extra hungry. You can also expect recommendations of what to order, mouthwatering photos, interviews with some of the restaurants, and pro tips to make sure you don’t look like a tourist.

Oh, and I update this guide regularly to keep it fresh. There’s no need to buy again. You get automatic access to the most recent guide when you purchase. No businesses paid to be in this guide. It’s just an ode to my favorite places to eat and drink in Ballard.

Is this a gift? Email me after you complete your order and I’ll send you a custom digital gift certificate. It’ll include the download link directly on it so your loved one can access the most up-to-date version of the food tour anytime.

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What you get in this Seattle walking food tour

After you purchase this guide, you’ll be able to download a mobile-friendly PDF with all of the following:

• A self-guided itinerary for visiting my 8 favorite local restaurants and bars
• A map to help you get a sense of where everything is
• 14 extra “honorable mention” restaurants to help you customize your tour
• Recommendations of what to order and how to avoid crowds
• Interviews with my favorite restaurants
• Drool-worthy food photos to help you know what to expect
• Ideas for non-eating activities to do between eats
• Tips for how to get to Ballard and the best time to visit
• A look inside Ballard’s historic past and how it became the vibrant neighborhood it is today

You can expect to cover about 1.5 miles over the course of about 5 hours on this Seattle walking food tour. Note that a few of the recommendations are only open for dinner , but there are plenty of alternate suggestions to swap in depending on when you’re available to do the tour.

The benefits of a self-guided food tour

• You can avoid shuffling around a neighborhood in a large group.
• It offers the flexibility to go at your own pace or customize the adventure.
• It’s more affordable.
• You pay the restaurants directly (there’s no middle man to take a “cut”).
• You don’t have to make small talk with strangers.
• It reveals the  best  places, not just the ones that will accommodate larger groups.

About Ballard

All the guide books will tell you to visit downtown Seattle. But insiders know the best way to experience Seattle is through its surrounding neighborhoods.

Ballard is the #1 neighborhood I tell both visitors and locals to go. It has the city’s best farmer’s market, an incredible craft beer scene, and is home to my favorite restaurants in Seattle. It also has an adorable downtown area that makes it perfect for walking, eating, popping into shops, and then eating again.

It’s home to James Beard-winning chefs, restaurants that brought Seattle its first cupcake and food truck, and craft cocktail bars regularly on “best bars in America” lists. Whether you’re a family with little ones in tow or a hip young adult looking to experience Seattle like a local, there’s something for everyone in Ballard.

About your guide

The Fremont and Ballard neighborhoods have been my home for more than a decade, which means I know where to find the best eats. And since I care deeply about small businesses, I decided to create self-guided walking tours to connect you with my favorites.

I considered hosting in-person Seattle walking tours, but I discovered some things about the industry that made me uncomfortable.

First, there’s an issue with some food tour companies trying to get discounts from restaurants with promises of “exposure”. Second, tours tend to cater to large groups. As a result, some businesses aren’t willing to work with food tours.

To better align with my values of supporting small businesses and authentically sharing the best of the best, I decided to offer self-guided walking tours of Seattle instead. I hope you love them as much as I do, and take pride knowing you are supporting small businesses directly.

Tons! The benefit of a self-guided tour is you can customize the itinerary to eat as much or as little food as you want. This tour has 8 stops and assumes at least 4 hungry adults attend. However, I’ve taken it with one other person and got through it all by splitting everything and taking some leftovers home.

You’ll also get 13 honorable mentions so you can try even more places if you’re in a large group. Since this is self-guided, you’ll get full-sized portions when you order. So start hungry!

Oh yes! I include one bar on the itinerary and most of the restaurant serve alcoholic drinks.

It is! However, I’d recommend skipping the one bar on the itinerary and swapping it with one of the honorable mentions instead. Also note some of the restaurants are fancier and don't have kids menus.

This tour is good for all physical abilities! It’s about 1.5 miles on flat ground with a lot of stops for resting.

While the recommended dishes on this tour do not take into account any specific dietary restrictions, you’ll find a mix of meat, vegetarian, and gluten free options. And the best part is you can order whatever you want at these restaurants because this is a self-guided walking tour! I’d say vegans will have the hardest time finding dishes at the recommended restaurants.

If you order all the recommended dishes on this walking tour, you’ll spend about $200 not including gratuity. If you’re taking this with just one other person, that’s about $100 pp and I’d be really impressed if you can finish eating everything!

Since this is self-guided, you can mix and match your itinerary to fit any budget. Most dishes recommended are under $15, with a few pricier options at the nicer restaurants.

There are a few I recommend that you do, yes. I note which ones in the guide so you can plan ahead! However, most stops don’t need reservations.

Absolutely not. I believe strongly that the best food tours include stops that a local would tell their best friends to visit. That means they shouldn’t be recommended places that give them kickbacks!

Yes! Since this is self-guided, you can bring your furry friend along. Some restaurants will allow them inside, but for those that won’t, there are plenty of places to tie them up outside.

Unfortunately no. Hopefully you’ll find this jam packed with enough recommendations and insider tips that you’ll think it’s worth the nominal fee that compensates me for my time putting it together!

I’d really appreciate if you didn’t. It took me more than 80 hours to put this guide together and the small fee I charge compensates me for that effort. Just as I’m trying to help small businesses grow by featuring them in this guide, I hope you’ll help me grow by not sharing this with others unless you buy it as a gift.

I'm not hosting tours at this time, but I host in-person overnight small group tours to foodie destinations around Washington from time to time. Join me on those for a food trip you’ll never forget!

Absolutely! I offer personal travel planning services for more than just food tours, but am happy to hone in on a food crawl if you'd like.

2 reviews for Ballard Self-Guided Food Tour

Jasmine – May 11, 2021

I bought this tour guide as a birthday gift for a friend who always wants to go to new places, but has a hard time deciding where to go. He was so excited to have a suggested direction to wander and has referenced it several times over to inspire him to go to Ballard for dinner.

Adam LaPitz (verified owner) – August 12, 2021

As someone that loves going out in Ballard, I was able to discover several new gems that I had missed in places that I been to before and discovered new places to go to. I’d highly recommend you check out this guide if you are new to Seattle or even a Seattle foodie.

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