A popular neighborhood bakery that’s family friendly, Grateful Bread has a play area with toys, and offers great food, cookies, sweets, coffee, and soups. One word of warning: don’t go when you’re in a rush. The counter service makes snails look fast.
Contact no: (206) 525-3166
Location: 7001 35th Avenue NE, Seattle, WA 98115
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One of the family of Chow Foods neighborhood restaurants including Atlas Foods and Coastal Kitchen, this West Seattle eatery treats grandchildren with the same care as their discerning grandparents. There’s a long kids menu with cleverly named dishes and children get crayons and a mat to color while they wait for their meals.
Contact no: (206) 937-5637
Location: 9261 45th Avenue SW, West Seattle, WA 98136
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Tell your grandchild about how you used to go to the malt shop to hang out and listen to the jukebox, then recreate the experience with a new spin by taking them to a record store where people shop for albums, hang out and get a bite to eat. This weekend community gathering spot has CDs for all ages, great food and waitresses who will add a smiley face to a pancake for your favorite munchkin.
Contact no: (206) 938-3279
Location: 4559 California Avenue SW, West Seattle, WA 98116
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A cupcake is perhaps nature’s most perfect food. It’s perfectly round, it’s made out of cake, it has creamy frosting, and if you’re a kid, what more do you really need? Three local bakeries seem to have taken the message to heart and offer only the tasty, cakey treats; so now you’ll be able to give your grandchild a smell-memory to cherish. The bakery also has locations in Madrona and West Seattle.
Contact no:(206) 782-9557
Location: 2052 Northwest Market Street, Seattle, WA 98107
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A fun-filled day on the town with the grandchildren usually requires a coffee break, and Cloud City offers an atmosphere that grandchildren can enjoy, with an area filled with children’s toys and, more often than not, children. Let them run around while you kick back on the couch with a book or magazine, or sit down and play one of the many board games the coffee house keeps on hand.
Contact no: (206) 527-5552
Location: 8801 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115
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Why take your grandchild to a large, anonymous multi-screen multiplex when you can catch a movie in a smaller space and get a good meal as well? You won’t see the latest blockbuster at central cinema, but you will be able to see second-run and classic movies in a relaxed atmosphere and order from a kid-friendly menu.
Contact no: (206) 686-6684
Location: 1411 21st Avenue, Seattle, WA 98112
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If your grandchild plays basketball or enjoys womens’ sports, take him or her to a game for inspiration and maybe even some role models. The Storm’s NBA counterpart, the Supersonics, have moved away for good, making these women the only professional hoops in town. The world’s best female cagers put on a good show and play a fundamentally sound game that is focused more on strategy and execution rather than aerial acrobatics — much like when your grandchildren play.
Contact no: (206) 281-5800
Location: 305 Harrison Street, Seattle, WA 98109
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Football fanatics won’t want to miss out on the Seahawks, some of Seattle’s finest athletes. Winning their first NFC conference championship in 2006, the team has been part of the NFL since 1976 and boasts one of the league’s loudest fan bases. You and your grandchildren will enjoy seeing the Seahawks play at the beautiful Qwest Field, which seats 72,000 people. Pull out your team colors and get ready for some rowdy competition.
Contact no: (888) 635-4295
Location: 800 Occidental Ave S, Seattle, WA 98134
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An old wag once said that no sport could jam pack a half hour’s worth of action into three hours the way baseball can. Fortunately, Seattle’s major league team has the Children’s Hospital Playfield for kids who can’t sit still that long. The area features a playground, wishing well and kids’ concessions. If you’re a fan you can play with the grandchildren and still watch the game. The team also offers discounted tickets on Monday nights and family packages on Wednesday nights.
Contact no: (206) 346-4001
Location: 1250 First Avenue, Seattle, WA 98134
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You just heard your favorite band is coming to town; maybe Great Big Sea or They Might Be Giants. The challenge is, you’ve already agreed to hang out with your favorite youngster. What will you do? If it’s a Zoo Tunes concert, you’re in luck. The summer shows on the grounds of the Woodland Park Zoo are kid-friendly and allow adults to see some of their favorite performers while enjoying them with some of their favorite people. The concerts are done before bedtime, and you can chalk it up to introducing them to more culture.
Contact no: (206) 615-0076
Location: 5500 Phinney Avenue N, Seattle, WA 98103
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