Best Shopping Tips in Seattle

Explore the best local shops in Seattle. Whether you’re looking for small boutiques, vintage treasures or local markets, the city has something for everyone. Visit Beecher Handmade Cheese for a taste of locally crafted cheeses or stop by Lifelong Thrift for unique secondhand finds. Discover these and many more local gems for a unique shopping experience in the city!

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Lifelong Thrift

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"Lifelong Thrift" in Seattle's Capitol Hill is one of the most well managed and organised thrift shops I have ever been to, while still being a nonprofit.

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Apr 16, 2025

Fran's Chocolates

Indulgent dessert

"Fran's Chocolates" Seattle is a local legend, much like Dick's Drive-In. Many stores in town carry her famous salted caramel chocolates...

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Apr 11, 2025

The Confectionery

A sweet tooth's dream/downfall

"The Confectionery" Seattle is old-school candy shop and a great place for RC's (recovering candy-aholic) like me...

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Apr 11, 2025

20/20 Cycles

Vintage bikes and solid service

"20/20 Cycles" in Seattle is my go-to bike shop. They sell quirky, reframed and overhauled '70s-'80s bikes - I don't need many excuses to just stop by!

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Apr 11, 2025

Melrose Market

Restaurants and butcher

"Melrose Market" Seattle: a one-stop shop for shoppers and diners in the heart of the city. The vendors are all friendly, knowledgeable and unpretentious.

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Apr 11, 2025

Beecher Handmade Cheese

Perfect gift for friends

"Beecher Handmade Cheese" in Seattle is a famous cheese shop among locals. I love seeing the cheesemaking process live. Just try their flagship!

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Apr 11, 2025

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Best Shopping Tips in Seattle

City guides by those who know the city in and out!

Our Locals' Favorite Shopping

Aarin

Diya

You?

Munya

Vidhi

Daniel

City guides by those who know their city best!

Why not just trust our Locals?

Aarin

Diya

You?

Munya

Vidhi

Daniel

Lifelong Thrift

Shop donate educate

Diya

Khanna

Fran's Chocolates

Indulgent dessert

Munya

Souaiaia

The Confectionery

A sweet tooth's dream/downfall

Munya

Souaiaia

20/20 Cycles

Vintage bikes and solid service

Daniel

Lim

Melrose Market

Restaurants and butcher

Diya

Khanna

Beecher Handmade Cheese

Perfect gift for friends

Diya

Khanna

Heading to Shopping?

... for just €9.99

Going to Shopping?

✓ Escape the Crowds

✓ Find Spots nearby

✓ Authentic Stories

... for just €9.99

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