White Center

Visit the up-and-coming restaurants, bars, and retailers in this creative South Seattle neighborhood with vibrant Latino and Asian communities.

A happy tan and white dog on a leash stands with its front paws on a counter in a pet store, looking up with its mouth open. Colorful dog bone shapes decorate the counter. Shelves of pet products are in the background. courtesy A Dog's Dream Natural Pet Supply

Explore

Dick Thurnau Memorial Park features disc golf, walking trails, and the White Center Bicycle Playground, where kids can safely build their biking skills. Roxbury Lanes offers bowling and arcade games, while Southgate Roller Rink—proud home of the Rat City Rollergirls—features DJs spinning tunes. The Wednesday LGBTQIA+ Pride Skate Nights are a big hit. Seola Park beckons with a verdant ravine abundant with madrones and other stately trees.

Eat and Drink

Dubsea Coffee turns out well-crafted espresso drinks in an airy, plant-filled space. Wolfpack Cellars pours expressive Washington wines in a friendly contemporary storefront. Sap Sap Lao Deli & Cafe serves beautifully spiced Laotian dishes, while Seattle Lotus Vegetarian delights with colorfully plated meat-free Vietnamese and Thai dishes. Family-friendly Proletariat Pizzeria slings delicious thin-crust pies, and Future Primitive Brewing pours crisp ales in a festive beer garden. The Lumberyard Bar is a top pick for nachos, cocktails, and Ru Paul’s Drag Race viewing parties, while Whateke Sports Bar has icy beers and screens the latest games on TV.

Shop

The racks at Cartwheel Vintage & Consign and Cher Baby Vintage abound with fashion deals. Pick up toys and treats for your furry best buddy at A Dog’s Dream Natural Pet Supply and tortillas, sauces, and Latin American groceries at Carniceria El Paisano.

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