{"id":159,"date":"2018-08-10T21:12:26","date_gmt":"2018-08-10T21:12:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.statehotel.com\/blog\/?p=159"},"modified":"2018-12-13T20:14:42","modified_gmt":"2018-12-13T20:14:42","slug":"pike-place-market-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.statehotel.com\/blog\/pike-place-market-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Here’s How to Experience Pike Place Market Like a Local"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Pike Place Market is amazing. Full stop.<\/p>\n

There’s a reason why a trip to this iconic open-air market is so sought after by people visiting Seattle.<\/p>\n

Going to the market is like jumping off a rock into a rushing river of culture, color, and vibrancy below.<\/p>\n

And that’s an apt metaphor: after all, there are fish flying in both places.<\/p>\n

There’s so much going on, so much to see, and so much to do at once that it can even be a little bit intimidating.<\/p>\n

It’s easy to convince yourself that you’re somehow missing out, or that you’re not experiencing the market as you should be.<\/p>\n

Enter, us.<\/p>\n

We know every nook and cranny of the Pike Place Market. All of its twists and turns, and all the shops lining those turns in all of their quaint glory.<\/p>\n

So here’s your guide to one of the world’s most oddly wonderful commercial centers, and how to experience it like a local.<\/p>\n

Follow along, try to keep up, and don’t get pushy through the crowds. Elbows down.<\/p>\n

Beat the rush
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Speaking of crowds, or lack thereof, if you want to experience the market without wending your way through all the tourists, swing by early in the morning. Mid-morning typically starts to see more foot traffic, and by lunch it\u2019s a fully bustling bazaar.<\/p>\n

Visit a unique coffee shop<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Le Panier. Seattle Coffee Works. Storyville. Caffe Ladro. Fonte. Cherry Street Coffee. DeLaurenti\u2019s. Ancient Grounds. Bacco. The Crumpet Shop. Bottega Italiana. Those are just a few of the many coffee joints in and around Pike Place Market where you can grab a cup of the good stuff. Notice how none of those were named \u201cStarbucks?\u201d Exactly.<\/p>\n

Get lunch at the delightfully strict Pike Place Market Oriental Mart<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Best Filipino food in town, no questions asked. No, seriously, don\u2019t ask any questions. According to the big board of rules behind the counter, \u201cinformation costs $1, but it\u2019s free across the street.\u201d Also, don\u2019t ask to use the microwave, make eye contact when you order, there\u2019s no Wi-Fi password because there\u2019s no Wi-Fi (talk to each other), your portion depends on your attitude, and if you don\u2019t know how to eat the salmon sinibang, don\u2019t order it. Best service ever.<\/p>\n

Use the crosswalk
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There\u2019s a crosswalk right up the street from the \u201cPublic Market Center\u201d sign that makes for a primo photo-op. For serious #moodygrams, take one at night in the rain. The red sign light reflects off the wet pavement for that extra film noir<\/em> feel.<\/p>\n

Go deep<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Past the crowds of tourists and photographers out front, there\u2019s a whole \u2018nother market down on the lower levels that\u2019s every bit as awesome as the one up top. So, don\u2019t be a tourist by getting your \u201cPublic Market Center\u201d sign photo then leaving. Do a Market deep dive.<\/p>\n

Gum up the works at the Gum Wall
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In the early \u201890s, an improv comedy group began sticking their gum to the wall to deter theater goers from putting their gum under the seats, and the idea \u201cstuck.\u201d Sorry.<\/p>\n

Look for a Pink Door
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Nestled away in Post Alley, you\u2019ll find a pink door. The<\/em> Pink Door, to be specific. Delicious Italian food, and so much quaint and rustic charm you\u2019ll swear your Pinterest boards came to life. Did we mention the trapeze, cabaret, and burlesque? Now we have.<\/p>\n

Meet Rachel
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Everyone who\u2019s anyone knows Rachel. You can find her right out front under the \u201cPublic Market Center\u201d sign; she doesn\u2019t tend to move around too much. Also, she isn\u2019t very chatty. Maybe she\u2019s just shy. Or maybe it\u2019s because she\u2019s an inanimate bronze pig statue. Still though, she\u2019s very charitable, collecting change from passersby which goes toward the Pike Place Market Foundation.<\/p>\n

Grab a meat pastry
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Two words: Piroshky Piroshky. One word twice, you get the idea. It\u2019s the Market\u2019s premier spot to grab one of those deliciously versatile Russian puff pastries. Choose a meat, a sweet, or a veggie. \u041f\u0440\u0438\u044f\u0442\u043d\u043e\u0433\u043e \u0430\u043f\u043f\u0435\u0442\u0438\u0442\u0430!<\/p>\n

Find the Pike Place Urban Garden
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Southwest corner of the market. Look for the \u201cMaximilien Restaurant Outdoor Seating Spectacular View\u201d sign. Follow the hallway behind it, turn left, and there you are. Your own little slice of urban tranquility.<\/p>\n

Get frugal
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Set a spending limit for yourself, whether it be $10, $15, or $20. Then, see how much food you can sample while not going over that limit. Extra brownie points if you start hungry then finish full. Apologies for mentioning brownies if you\u2019re just starting.<\/p>\n

Buy your produce by what\u2019s in season<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Staying with us in winter? Great time for root vegetables and mushrooms. Spring? Excellent for leafy greens like spinach or rhubarb. Summer? Berry bonanza. Just about everything except gourds. Fall? Just about everything except berries, with the one exception being cranberries.<\/p>\n

Indulge your sweet tooth at Shug\u2019s Soda Fountain
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Based on the amount of delicious dessert treats at Shug\u2019s, you may need plural sweet \u201cteeth.\u201d Enjoy ice cream cocktails, coffee, and affogato in a space that\u2019s both modern in its design, and nostalgic in its pastel, malt shop feel.<\/p>\n

Ride a ferry
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Put an exclamation point on the end of your day with a ride on the iconic Washington State Ferries. Enjoy incredible views of Puget Sound, the setting sun, and the Seattle skyline in the background. Heads up: there\u2019s no Wi-Fi on the ferries, so you\u2019ll have to go full 20th<\/sup> century and talk to people. The Oriental Mart would be proud.<\/p>\n

Take in the sights at the new MarketFront
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Okay, this might get a little confusing. The most iconic image of the Pike Place Market is the open-air market underneath the \u201cPublic Market Center\u201d sign. That\u2019s typically considered the front of the market. Based on that, the new MarketFront<\/em> is actually in the back<\/em>. No matter the direction though, the new Market\u201dFront\u201d still offers stunning views of Elliott Bay and a slew of new stalls and shop space. Arguably just as good of an Instagram opportunity as \u201cThe Sign.\u201d<\/p>\n

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