SEATTLE, WA
I had wanted to visit Seattle for a long time. When you love the rain as much as I do, there simply isn’t a better place to enjoy a good book and cup of coffee.
Shortly after deciding to start this blog, I came across an Instagram photo of The Breakfast Club (featured image) at Wayward Vegan Cafe. Social media influencers are no joke! That image inspired me to finally make the trip to the Emerald City for a chance to taste the multi-layered French toast concoction myself.
My mom traveled with me, and this was her first (intentionally) vegan meal EVER. Go Mom! She went with the Country Bumpkin: scrambled tofu and country-style sausage gravy over a warm herb biscuit. Also on the menu are classic plates like French Toast, The Reuben and the Mac Daddy Burger—two no-beef patties, 1000 island sauce, lettuce, cheddar cheese, pickles, and onion on a sesame seed bun. Sound familiar?
Country Bumpkin
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner options are served all day. Chiggen & Waffle in the evening or Wayward Street Tacos in the morning? You got it!
For more deliciously kind vegan food in Seattle, check out Veggie Grill.
Exploring the city
We did a lot of walking during our short, two-day tour of Seattle. After leaving Wayward Vegan Cafe’s old home in Green Lake, our first stop was the lake shore. It was a hot day. From beneath a shady canopy of leaves, we watched people lining up to jump off diving boards a few yards out. Everywhere you go in this city is absolutely beautiful, with glistening water and gorgeous trees in all directions.
Green Lake
Smell the roses in Seattle’s Woodland Park
We followed the edge of the lake to Woodland Park. Tucked inside is a romantic rose garden, with over 200 varieties. By far my favorite flower, I was left only to decide which color I loved best. And, here, there was every shade that nature so elegantly painted.
What’s in a name! That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet.
Woodland Park Rose Garden
Home of music royalty
Besides Grey’s Anatomy, Starbucks, and the Seahawks, Seattle is also well-known for being home to music legends like Nirvana, Jimi Hendrix, and Heart. No doubt the city is proud of the talent that’s flourished within its limits. Visit the Museum of Pop Culture and you’ll find exhibits like We Are 12 and Wild Blue Angel: Hendrix Abroad, 1966-1970. We later came across a bronze statue of the soulful guitarist on the corner of Broadway and Pine.
Museum of Pop Culture
Jimi Hendrix on Broadway
Catch a sunset from Kerry Park
As the sun began to set, we rushed over to Kerry Park to take in the famous view of the Seattle skyline. We watched the horizon change from blue to pink to violet. And with Mt Rainier in the distance, the sight was simply breathtaking. The perfect end to a perfect day!
There may be so much of the world left for me to see, but Seattle has rightfully made its way into my top three favorite cities.
Seattle Skyline from Kerry Park
Best spot for coffee, food, and fresh flowers
Before moving on to Canada, we had to stop by Pike Place Market . Although it’s probably best known for the fish-slinging shenanigans of guys in bright orange overalls (RIP little fishies 💔), it was the fresh flowers that caught my attention. There were hundreds of rainbow-colored arrangements for only $10 each!!
FYI… Pike Place Market is home to the original Starbucks cafe. Yes, I love my Iced Brown Sugar Oatmilk Shaken Espressos but not enough to stand in line with the other 50 or so tourists. Maybe next time!
Pike Place Market
