This 72-Hour Guide Proves There’s Something for Everyone in Seattle

Ahead of the city hosting multiple FIFA World Cup™ 2026 games, Hypebeast hits up Seattle for our first-ever travel series exploring the city’s best attractions. A stone’s throw from Canada, nestled between the mountains and the sea, we take a closer look into its unique cultural scene to give visitors an insight into what to expect on their travels to the Emerald City.

To kick off the series, Hypebeast curates a 72-hour guide spotlighting the breadth of hotspots that have been building on Seattle’s celebrated legacies in music and sport as well as cultivating communities of their own. One scene, in particular, that has grown over the years is the arts with global artist Ai Weiwei recently exhibiting Ai, Rebel at Seattle Art Museum and “Master of Light” James Turrell bringing his Light Reign to a permanent spot in the Henry Art Gallery.

Elsewhere, Seattle stands out as a food lover’s haven, with a rise of new restaurants competing against the culinary offerings in New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. Its variety of spots range from experimental eateries, such as Filipino-inspired Archipelago, to humble neighborhood restaurants that celebrate the origins of its diverse population.

Next summer, as all eyes turn to the FIFA World Cup™ 2026, Seattle prepares to host matches between Belgium, Egypt, Iran, Qatar, Australia and USA at Seattle Stadium. If you’re heading to Seattle for the games, be sure to read the full list of restaurants, fashion boutiques and coffee shops below.

Shopping

In The Comfort Of

In The Comfort Of is more than a furniture showroom. Located in a cozy loft in Chinese International District, it acts as a place for visitors to escape to, where they can discover the most unique vintage goods, including mid century homeware, Danish mirrors, and contemporary sculptures.

In The Comfort Of
913 S Jackson St. Unit F
Seattle, WA 98104

Glasswing

Bringing Seattle’s scenic landscape indoors, Glasswing offers a carefully considered curation of natural design goods from artisans in food, wine, clothing, fragrance, and home decor. The store also provides a plant design service for those who want a one-of-one arrangement.

Glasswing
1525 Melrose Ave
Seattle, WA 98122

Blue Owl

Blue Owl sources premium denim by emerging Japanese designers, comprising an ever-growing library of natural dyed, sashiko and other unique varieties of selvedge jeans. As well as shopping the denim pieces, you can find mid-layers and footwear from Engineered Garments, visvim, Paraboot.

Blue Owl
124 NW Canal St.
Seattle, WA 98107

35th North

35th North is a cornerstone of Seattle’s skate scene. The store’s wide range of decks, trucks and wheels come together with sportswear from Thrasher and Stussy as well as sneakers from Vans to equip riders with a head-to-toe skating uniform.

35th North
1100 E Pike St.
Seattle, WA 98122

Frida

Set on Pioneer Square, Frida has become a go-to for vintage fashion enthusiasts on the lookout for the most rare designer pieces. Stocking Diesel tops, Prada cardigans and Burberry trench coats, the retailer’s latest arrivals are perfectly curated to be styled alongside today’s revival Y2K pieces.

Frida
113 1st Ave S
Seattle, WA 98104

Home Team Seattle

Whether it’s the NFL or the 2026 World Cup that you’re visiting Seattle for, get your choice of sports souvenirs from Home Team Seattle. The multi-brand store compiles athletic goods from various sportswear brands as well as its own Home Team apparel.

Home Team Seattle
300 Occidental Ave S
Seattle, WA 98104

Drinks

Bonito Café y Mercadito

The Mexican influences behind neighborhood coffee shop, Bonito Café y Mercadito, don’t stop at its name. Choose from a long menu of Bonita cold brews, horchata chais and tropical juices and kick start your morning with a delicious, custard-filled brioche.

Bonito Café y Mercadito
1351 E Olive Wy
Seattle, WA 98122

Otherworld

It goes without saying that wine bars are having a moment. This particular wine bar specializes in obscure labels by established and independent winemakers from across the world. If you’re in town during one of Otherworld’s famous tasting nights, be sure to swing by.

Otherworld
1406 E Pike St.
Seattle, WA 98122

Yoka Tea

Yoka Tea’s vibrant refreshments don’t just look good, they taste good too with infusions of strawberry, yuzu, lychee and ube in handwhisked matcha and coffee. This season, the café is also serving up seasonal sips of banana bread latte and pumpkin spiced matcha.

Yoka Tea
1101 34th Ave
Seattle, WA 98122

Dining

Fats Chicken & Waffles

Fats Chicken and Waffles is sure to hit the spot. The restaurant’s chicken wings, catfish and shrimp come deep-fried and smothered in syrup or sandwiched between a sweet biscuit, just as Southern-style cooking dictates.

Fats Chicken & Waffles
2726 E Cherry St.
Seattle, WA 98122

Taylor Shellfish Bar

Since 1890, this family-owned company has been farming oysters and other shellfish across the Pacific northwest coast. Today, its produce can be enjoyed across five different locations including Taylor Shellfish Bar on Melrose Avenue.

Taylor Shellfish Bar
1521 Melrose Ave
Seattle, WA 98122

The Butcher’s Table

The Butcher’s Table is perhaps the only place in Seattle where you can order premium Mishima Reserve American Wagyu beef with a side of smoked bone marrow. The indulgent menu also features oysters, steak tartare, and a steak tasting flight.

The Butcher’s Table
2121 Westlake Ave N
Seattle, WA 98121

Maneki Seattle

Having served customers for over 120 years, Maneki Seattle is the city’s oldest – and most popular – sushi spot. The neighborhood restaurant typically garners crowds of diners who line-up for a seat in its authentic Japanese-style tatami rooms.

Maneki Seattle
304 6th Ave S
Seattle, WA 98104

Familyfriend

As its name suggests, Familyfriend is a humble, no-frills restaurant focusing on Guamanian delicacies. Its dishes range from fresh tostadas and tacos to hearty kewpie burgers and rice bowls. After feasting on the flavorsome meals, you can then head to Jefferson Park, just a short walk away from the dining spot.

Familyfriend
3315 Beacon Ave S
Seattle, WA 98144