" Everything from the food to our wonderful guide was amazing! "
- Tripadivsor
Seattle Food Tours 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 with you entertaining stories of the market’s checkered history, it’s legendary characters and one of kind small businesses.
You’ll always receive a warm welcome here, the tasting counter is ideal for learning about the many varieties of different teas they sell. The staff is well-informed and happy to share their knowledge of tea.
4 to 5 different varieties of tea
Great knowledgeable staff makes tea tasting fun.
A foodie destination for over 65 years, this Italian/Mediterranean grocery features a variety of hand-selected cheeses, prosciuttos, local artisan salami, an inexpensive deli, the best Italian wine selection in Seattle.
Local Salumi salami & artisanal cheese
One of Seattle's culinary jewels - Seattle Dining
Cheese, Wine, Gourmet foods - Examiner
Food lovers head to Pike Place Market - Specialty Food
Read DeLaurenti Specialty Food and Wine Reviews at Yelp
Read DeLaurenti Specialty Food and Wine Reviews at Urban Spoon
Conceived by three homesick Italians, Bottega Italiana is regarded as the best gelato shop in the city. Using seasonal fruits, and never any corn syrup or artificial colors their authentic gelati produces pure flavor.
Authentic Italian gelato
"Best dessert in town" - citybest.com
“The ultimate gelato experience in Washington state”- Abbondanza magazine
Founded in 1976, this family business continues to make all their crumpets from scratch daily, using only organic ingredients. You will be hard pressed to find another shop like this one anywhere in the world.
Organic honey & butter crumpet
The Crumpet Shop has become a city institution - Gas-Tron-o-my
Pike Place Market is a wonderland of food - Michael Stern Roadfood.com
Voted the best New England Style Clam Chowder three years in a row at the prestigious Great Clam Chowder Cook Off in Newport, Rhode Island and later inducted to the Clam Chowder Hall of Fame (yes there is one). America’s best chowder is right here in Seattle.
Best Clam Chowder in America
Ranked #1 restaurant out of 2,097 entries on Tripadvisor
3 time winner of prestigious Great Clam Chowder Cook-off
Since 1914, locals in the know have been buying their fish from the Amon family, Sol Amon who is often referred to as the “Cod Father” has been tending shop for over 56 years. His recipe for Alder-Smoked Salmon is the best I’ve ever tasted.
Alder wood smoked wild king salmon
Selling fish still his "first love" - Seattle Times
Locals guide to Pike Place Market - Seattle Met
“We sell only the things we’ve fallen in love with. That’s our promise to you: 100% satisfaction – whether you buy our Italian truffles and pate, or an affordable bottle of wine with a bag of Croccantini, you can be sure that you’re getting the best.” – Rei Hanscomb Aka Truffle Queen.
Truffle oil & salt, potato leek soup, 10 year balsamic vinegar
This is where you go to satisfy all your cravings you develop walking through the Pike Place Market. Seattle’s top restaurateur Tom Douglas is a huge fan and supporter of the Pike Place Market and the Rub Shack may well be his culinary serenade. The restaurant is all about rotisserie meats that are rubbed with love from Tom’s proprietary spice line.
Chef's selection
an enticing new restaurant near Pike Place Market - New York Times
It's a diner at heart, but a classy one, complete with cheery servers - Seattle Times
As a matter of fact, just about everything at Seatown is good - Seattle Weekly
When Leslie arrived here to attend graduate school at the UW, she never imagined she would begin a love affair with Seattle that would last 25 years (and counting)! She is a lifetime foodie and avid cook with years of experience in restaurants and catering, and has her own business baking artisan tea cookies and wedding cakes. Leslie is also a professional stage actress, director and producer, and has been active in the vital theater scene in the NW for over twenty years. Her first years in town were spent working here at Pike Place, and she is thrilled to share her enthusiasm for this one of a kind market and all its culinary delights!
Penny has been giving tours in Seattle since 1995 after growing up in multiple countries around the world. Her family will tell you she was born to be a guide (Her very first word was “Look”). She is in an on going love affair with her adopted city and is honored to share a taste of Seattle life with you.
Weekend only parking at SAM 1St Ave. and Union St. Rates $8.00 for over 3 hours.
Monday thru Friday rates are more reasonable further away from Pike Place Market. Lots located on 1st Ave between Battery St. & Bell St are well priced.
phone / 206.725.4483 email / info@SeattleFoodTours.com
