Category Archives: Restaurants & Shops

Restaurant and Shops features the commercial businesses found in the Madrona neighborhood. The Madrona business district is relatively small. The centered of the business district is located at the corner of 34th and Union and basically forms a “T” with the business stretching one block north, one block south, and one block west. Although small, the Madrona business district is very active with numerous restaurants and shops. There are approximately 10 Seattle restaurants / food establishments within a block of 34th and Union. In addition, there are numerous shops and businesses including a corner market, pilates studio, barber, dry cleaner, laundry mat, jewelry, home decor store, doggie daycare, children’s boutique, plus other businesses including the home of the world famous Glassybaby.

In addition to what is considered the Madrona business district there are several other businesses on the edge of the Madrona neighborhood. Just south on 34th and Cherry (Cherry is generally considered the border of Madrona and Leschi neighborhood) there is a small commercial building and along Cherry there are some other businesses as well. Also on Union and Martin Luther King Way (MLK is generally considered the border of Madrona and the Central District) there is a Grocery Outlet as well as some other businesses.

Summer Rose Days Launch Party at Bottlehouse

I’m mostly a Pinot Noir and Malbec kind of gal, but nothing screams summer quite like a nice glass of Rose; better yet, a fine glass of Rose on Bottlehouse’s outdoor patio. This Friday June 21st, Madrona’s favored wine curators … Continue reading

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Outdoor Dining for Madrona Residents

With summer around the corner and the upcoming (knock on wood) sunny weather that is expected for Seattle, we wanted to remind everyone of the great Madrona restaurants where you can sit outside and enjoy the sun.  Here is a link - Outside Dining - to … Continue reading

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New Madrona Business Coming Soon

There has been a lot of change to the Madrona business district the last couple months, on the south side of Union Street.  Honestly, I have not been keeping up on the topic with the Madrona blog as well as … Continue reading

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Madrona Maps Available at Participating Restaurants & Shops

Several of the Madrona businesses came together and produced a map of the Madrona Business District.  The map features most of the Madrona restaurant and shops located between Al Larkins Park and Madrona Playground.  The map includes Pritty Boys Pizza, … Continue reading

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New Bakery Open on 29th and Cherry Street

If you’re one of many in the neighborhood who have kept your eye on this storefront in the corner pocket of Madrona, you’ll be pleased to hear that a new bakery has opened up on at 2908 E. Cherry Street! … Continue reading

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Uh-oh, Madrona Restaurants Fighting for Most Family-Friendly Title

There are other Seattle restaurants in the field, but two Madrona restaurants are vying for the title of Seattle’s Most Family Friendly Restaurant.  We are not taking sides on this battle royale, but are crossing our fingers that either Madrona … Continue reading

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Nena’s Gift Shop Literally Broken Into

Some startling news; another Madrona Business was literally broken into this weekend. Nena’s Gift Shop next to Verité on 34th Avenue near Spring Street was burglarized on Saturday night. From what information I was able to gather, it seems that only $40 was … Continue reading

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Seattle Magazine Dubs Hitchcock Madrona Best Jewelry Boutique

Some family secrets are not meant to be kept in the family; and we’re glad that cousins Erica Nelson and Dustin Nelson shared their expertise for fine jewelry with the Madrona community in their one of a kind storefront, Hitchcock … Continue reading

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Another Pritty Boys Pizza Daily Deal!

Looking for an after the holidays gift? Our delicious Madrona Pizza hub Pritty Boys has another daily deal out! This one is with Living Social, and the deal is $20 to spend on pizza, pasta, and other food and drink … Continue reading

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Farewell Party for Birth & Beyond Today!

Today everyone in the community is invited to a farewell and thank you party for Birth and Beyond  and owner, Ms. Lyndsey Starkey. Birth and Beyond has had a retail storefront to go with their classroom, which offers pregnancy & … Continue reading

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