Pike Place Market

Pike Place Market

Pike Place Market
4.5
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
About
The Pike Place Market has been a defining Seattle icon for more than a century. Considered by many “the soul of Seattle,” the Market spans nine historic acres in the center of downtown where everyday locals and tourists alike shop, visit, eat and discover. Founded in 1907, the Market is one of the oldest and largest continuously operating public markets in the United States and is brought to life by the hundreds of farmers, crafters, small businesses, and residents that call it “home”. For more elbow room, visit on weekday mornings.
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  • Free Karma
    Illinois193 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Fun place to find unexpected things
    Actual visit was May 31, 2021. I have been several times and always go to store in photo. One of my favorite "finds" was a vial of neroli oil. Only had 1 bottle and had to look around to randomly find it... out of this world true oil at around $10. Top 5 stores at Pike Place Market.
    Visited March 2023
    Traveled solo
    Written February 25, 2024
  • Friedrich_MPA
    Munich, Germany1,568 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    The market is worth a sight seeing walk!
    As well-known as Seattle is, it doesn't have much to offer. The market above the harbor is worth a visit. The fish and seafood offerings are particularly worth seeing. The fish throwing show is probably a bit more for tourists.
    Visited March 2024
    Traveled with friends
    Written March 23, 2024
  • JRMADA
    United States3,461 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Vibrant Market
    This is a colorful and busy market. A must visit when in Seattle. There is something for everyone here form eateries to souvenir shops. The fish stand puts on a show and the flower stands will fill your eyes with color. The original Starbucks is here and one can spend a couple of hours visiting. Not a fun place for small children, people with limited mobility, or pets. Parking is very limited here, and not recommended.
    Visited March 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written April 4, 2024
  • Lydia Copeland
    Tampa, Florida140 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Be sure to visit during the day! Closes early
    Amazing market with a few hundred shops and vendors. Definitely worth a visit. Only downside is most of it closes at 5pm so be sure to visit during the day! There are 4/5 floors of vendors with elevators and ramps to help you get around too. I would not try to park near by, your best bet is to use public transportation, ridershare or walk to get there. Dont forget to check out the seating and views in the back!
    Visited March 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written April 14, 2024
  • Zitatravel
    London, United Kingdom837 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Busy place with lots to see .
    A very busy place full of tourists with lots to see. Grab a beer while enjoying the view. Visit the first Starbucks store ( although there was always a que). There is a chewing gum wall and lots and lots of market stores and places to grab tasty food. It is the Seattle thing to do.
    Visited April 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written April 22, 2024
  • Mae R
    Fernandina Beach, Florida54 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Food tour was fun!!!
    A fun day was had exploring the market. We did our own food tour having different dishes throughout the day. We started off early and first stop was the wonderful French bakery, La Panier. We had coffee, mushroom and spinach tartlets, and a chocolate croissant. Everything was delicious. Next stop was picking up mini donuts to share. We got the assortment. The cinnamon sugar donuts were still warm and melted in our mouth. We did lots of walking around looking at vendor booth items. We enjoyed sitting out on the deck on the waterfront. We were ready to switch over to lunch. We tried the ahi tuna at the Market. Next up was clam chowder from Pike Place Chowder. It was delicious and served with a piece of sourdough bread. We witnessed the infamous fish throw at Pike Place Fish Company. We stocked up on some fish jerky. We sampled fresh smoked salmon that is delicious. We had a mushroom and potato piroshki. We were too full to eat anymore, but we picked up gourmet sandwiches from the deli for dinner. We got a mozzarella sandwich and a portabella mushroom sandwich to go.
    Visited April 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written April 25, 2024
  • Brenda H
    Houston, Texas168 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    An Absolutely Lively Market
    What a fun place to explore. The vendors of flowers, vegetables and fruit mixed in with artisans. But when you get to the seafood market it is entertaining watching them throw the fish from each sell. Well worth it to spend time there. We did not know what to expect, but this was awesome. (May, 2023)
    Visited June 2023
    Traveled with family
    Written May 2, 2024
  • Tammy L
    Cary, North Carolina263 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A must do when in Seattle
    A touristy thing to do but worth it. The whole area can be covered in a couple of hours depending on the stops you make while walking through. There are numerous different food booths to try, fresh food to buy, crafts, etc.
    Visited May 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written May 8, 2024
  • Pippa H
    London, United Kingdom88 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Fun and friendly vendors!
    Best experience in Seattle! Love wandering round all the stalls with incredibly friendly and knowledgeable vendors, who love giving out a free sample! Try going early for a quieter experience.
    Visited May 2024
    Traveled with friends
    Written May 13, 2024
  • Rachel & Andy
    392 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Good for a nice walk for the atmosphere.
    Visited on 07/06/2023 Really interesting market with lots of different and varying stall holders selling their goods and products, and little food places to enjoy a bite to eat. There are lots of nooks and crannys to explore and it's quite big so you could easily get lost in there. We enjoyed the atmosphere and walking around it, finding the section so you could see the views over the city towards the ocean was nice. We also found the Bronze Pig, and managed to catch a glimpse of the fishermans flying fish performance they put on. Could very easily be a tourist trap, but not as much as the 1st Starbucks located across the road that seemed to have a permanent line down the street. The market was much better. The gum wall was nice for a glimpse but not sure why photos are taken, as it's pretty gross knowing all of it was in people's mouths. Overall, it is nice to spend a morning of afternoon having a wander around.
    Visited June 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written May 25, 2024
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mamathoma
Ada, MI265 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2024 • Family
I stopped by the market earlt in the morning (approx 9am) and it was quiet, but I couldn't stay long due to a scheduled event I needed to be at. After that event, I went back to the market about noon and it was so, so crowded. People were packed in making it less enjoyable. There are some great shops and food areas, and lots to look at (finding the lamp lighters in the back area was fun), but I highly recommend arriving early. Lunch was a Greek place outside of the market where we sat on a picnic table and listened to a busker.
Written September 12, 2024
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Ichiro@Japan
Japan3 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2023 • Solo
The market is home to the first store of the famous Starbucks Coffee. There is always a long line in front of the store as many customers visit. However, you can enter the store after waiting for 20 to 30 minutes. Eating and drinking are not allowed inside the store. All drinks are take-out. In addition, original goods of the first store are sold. However, most types of tumblers were sold out. I stayed in Seattle for a week and visited every day during that time, but the sold-out tumblers were never restocked. All the staff were helpful and friendly. During the daytime there is a large line of customers, but in the evening it is quite empty. However, most of the other markets are closed in the evening, so you won't be able to enjoy shopping.
Written June 29, 2023
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drewzy
Sainte Genevieve, MO548 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2024 • Family
We enjoyed our visit at Pike Place. I was interesting to see the variety of shops, food markets, and restaurants. There is a variety of restaurant options with varying price ranges. We were there on a Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning and it was busy both times. So much to see and observe. A great place to people watch.
Written September 19, 2024
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carrie
Dallas, NC12 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2024 • Couples
My husband was really looking forward to visiting the fish stalls in Seattle's Pike Place Market, as he had heard so much about the workers throwing fish back and forth. Unfortunately, our experience was a bit of a letdown. The marketplace was extremely crowded and everything seemed overpriced. It was hard to move around amidst the crowds, and we couldn't even see much because of the sheer number of people. If you don't like crowded places, I wouldn't recommend visiting. Despite this, I have to admit that Seattle is a beautiful city, despite being quite expensive in terms of dining, activities, and shopping.
Written August 28, 2024
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focusport22
250 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2024 • Couples
It is a very large market spread out over several floors and buildings. Since it was so crowed it was hard to explore. If you are able to see it on a slow day it could be fun. I don’t know if it is one of those must visits.
Written September 7, 2024
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TodandTiff
Lubbock, TX104 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2024 • Couples
I would not say this was the best market I have been to but it was one of the most interesting. We bought some unique goodies. Something that was surprising was the price of banquets of flowers. $10-$20 dollars for some of the most beautiful flowers I have ever seen. We are flying so we couldn’t buy any but we would have if we could get them home. I was told they throw fish but we never saw that happened but overall, it’s a fun day to spend at the market and on the waterfront.
Written August 17, 2024
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Luana K
1 contribution
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2023 • Couples
The walk through the Market in mid September was interesting, entertaining and enjoyable. We were mainly attracted to the seafood vendors but enjoyed sampling other food options as well. Pikes Place Market has much to offer and you would need a couple of days to see it all. Metered parking for your car is available in several locations nearby for a nominal fee. It’s also an easy walk from a number of downtown Seattle hotels and from the Light Link Rail station. I would recommend taking a small backpack for carrying drinks and other items you might purchase. A small folding umbrella came in handy because it rained during our visit. No trip to the Market would be complete without a quick visit to the infamous Gum Wall! The street vendors also are a must see if they are there.
Written October 4, 2023
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Ron G
73 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2023 • Couples
Pike place market is a must see stop while in Seattle. The local restaurants and fish market are amazing! They have an entire section of beautiful fresh cut flowers for purchase at great prices. We were there on a Saturday full of people with some live music being played out front on the street. I will definitely visit again if I'm back in Seattle.
Written April 26, 2023
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dreamspeaker
Middleton, WI540 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2024 • Family
We were told in forums and here to arrive early to the market, so we arrived at 8 AM. Big mistake. Things didn't open (some vendors didn't even arrive) until between 9-10 AM. We ended up waiting until 9 AM, then heading to Piroshky Piroshky when they opened because, again, we'd heard of crazy lines. There was no line at 9 AM... I just walked right up and ordered. We got some lovely cider as well at a cider stand (lady let us taste them all before choosing one!), and sat overlooking the water until about 10 AM when more things opened. Then we did a full round. It got a little crowded in some spots (the flower row, for example) but that's only because the aisle is narrow and people are also kind of being oblivious and stopping in the middle of the aisle. It wasn't more crowded than other markets I'm used to such as the Charleston city market or my local farmer's market (it's a big one where I live). Around 11 AM, most shops would be open in the lower levels.
What I didn't realize until later in the day when we were walking up from the waterfront is exactly how many levels of shops there are. We thought there were two. There are eight. And they look pretty cool, but most were closed when we walked through that morning around 10:30ish and again that evening.
One could easily spend an entire day here, especially if exploring the shops or taking breaks to sit out by the water. We spent about 3.5 to 4 hours, saw the fish throwing, had cider, piroshkies, mac and cheese from Beecher's, sat a lot by the water, bought bing and rainier cherries, and explored all the main level stands. We loved it.
Written June 28, 2024
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rexpig
Wilmington, DE300 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Couples
Pike Place Public Market is an experience to be had. Built as a multi-storeyed shopping arcade organized almost as streets including an excellent flowers-selling section and a fruits and vegetables sector. Two brass statues of the pig can be seen, but the visitor is left unclear why this is a mascot. Park early and long for $13. There’s lots of public seating on the terrace and a great view of Puget Sound. Elsewhere, a buffoonish display of fish-tossing prompts questions of why, and of who among tourists would buy a large salmon to take home to their temporary accommodations. Prices in the stalls are sky high. A bagel sandwich with egg and smoked salmon at a stall costs as much as an entree at a sit down place back home
Written August 20, 2023
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