The owner of the bookstore was amazing. He had this act that he did to keep my kids entertained while we looked around. He had amazing charisma and was a lovable librarian style. People like him make kids enjoy reading. I will be back here again. :)He said he wanted to make my kids his assistants. They could be his alphabetizers. It was cute. My kids loved it and I was laughing the whole while.My eldest son took the photos.

Its a must see when in Seattle. Lots of fun things to see and shop for. Try not plan on buying all your souvenirs here. You will pay a bit more. Walk to down to the waterfront and visit the shops there. Lots of places to eat chowder. Try them all. Make sure to write a review. I find it helps others. If your lucky you might see an events you werent expecting.

I absolutely love this place. I love the little shops and am really trying to support the small businesses. The best part is, by far, the flower marts. They have the most amazing dahlias.The only downside I would say is that due to the pandemic people are not being allowed to select their own vegetables. This is understandable, but I have received some pretty old vegetables as a result. This will not result in repeat business and has honestly caused me to go to local grocers instead. I would prefer to shop at these small businesses, but not if Im going to get wrinkled peppers or overpriced squishy tomatoes.I will continue to go here for the shops like the fish market, pepper jelly, artists, and, of course, flowers :-).

Visited just this past weekend, it was a beautiful day went pretty early in the morning maybe around 10-11 am. We were there for a good while, walked all around ate at a few of the shops sampling a little from here and there, prices are a little high, but you can get a beautiful bouquet of flowers for just $5. Sundays you don’t have to pay for parking if you find a foot spot and their are plenty all along the streets around the market.

This place is always fun! If I lived here I would be caught in this market all the time. Buying fresh flowers . Buying fresh seafood . Buying fresh fish . Buying fun things for my friends and family . There is so much stuff. You can’t go wrong!

Is it actually possible to say that Pikes Market Place was clean? It was actually really clean! No shoes sticking to the ground or stepping on something swishing underfoot. It was the cleanest that I have ever seen the market. Even the bathrooms were clean!!!!! People were respectful of distance and store owners were all smiles, welcoming the return of locals and tourist alike. With less of a crowd we actually got to really talk to some of the vendors which has always been a rarity before. No large crowds pushing and shoving their way up and down the aisles. ( And this was during the weekend!) I think we did more shopping at Pikes now then we ever did in the past. We actually went to every level and discovered a couple of new favorite stores. I know this wont last forever. But we will be returning as often as possible to take advantage of the cleaner and more open market.

Fun to explore with a nice view of the water from several spots. Amazing flowers at amazingly low prices and interesting shops. The gum wall is rather disgusting but its tucked away down below on the south end.

Such a great place to hang out. An absolute must see! Beautiful flowers, food, souvenirs. Something for everything! We did Seattle In a day, if we had more time, would have stayed a little longer. We visited during the fire season but still had a good time. I would love to go back with less smoke and better air quality.

It said online it was open till 10pm so we got there around 8pm and we’re super excited to get some fresh fruits and possibly fish. When we got there everything was already closed. I didn’t see anyone there either. It looked like it was open earlier but maybe it’s not actually open. Not sure but just don’t go that late at night, maybe you will have better luck!

Beautiful inexpensive flowers.Jumbo Shrimp. The first Starbucks is across the narrow street. Around the corner is the Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory. Walk down the stairs and youll find the famous Gum WallNice walk overall!

Right now a lot of things are closed or stands probably wont be popping up anytime soon but its still a beautiful place to go walk around buy some souvenirs and get a bite to eat with a good variety of foods. I have noticed more homeless downtown then the last time I was up here 2 years ago

Pikes place is now open! Although there isnt as many vendors available they still have great options. I did have some fantastic fresh donuts here though and of course the famous gum wall is here. Fresh fruits and veg available, not sure about meats I try to block that out as Im vegan. There also was a couple flower stalls open. There is free parking right accords they market but is very limited. There is also free parking at target on the corner 1-2hours is free if you are spending $20 in there. It will print out a pass at checkout l that you can scan in the parking payment machine prior to going to your car.

I absolutely love this market, the fresh flowers, fruits, veggies, pasta and who can forget the just straight up fresh seafood. This is honestly the coolest place for a city girl to get really fresh food all around. I love this market for the one stop shop for all the freshest products, even cheese and fresh pastries near by. A great spot to grab lunch or make the day of it, tons of restaurants and coffee shops near by including the first Starbucks. Great views of downtown Seattle and the beautiful water surrounding.

I love this market. Its big with many floors. Lots of food and crafts. The flying fish stand is always entertaining. So many treats to discover and enjoy. You can also find the gum wall there. Nice place to spend your time strolling the aisles.

Really nice and lovely place. Has so many good well rated restaurants. Sometimes I also get my groceries from here. The grocery and fish is very fresh.

Wish I could have spent more time here and felt the business from before COVID but so many cute shops still remain open. Defiantly a great place to visit

Absolutely obsessed with this market and wish I had one near my home from fresh food to beautiful flowers and unique souvenirs. Plenty of restaurants to grab a drink or meal with a water view too!

This is a really cool place to walk around and have some good Seattle coffee and food. We spent several hours just exploring around the area.

Love this place! Lots of shops, everyone is so nice and friendly. Great views!

Must visit while staying in Downtown Seattle!!! Highly recommend to spend at least half of the day if you really want to take in everything that is here. Multiple levels of shops and restaurants. People working here are great especially if you stop by the fruit stand. Free samples and wonderful explanation of the variety of fruit they sell.

Call me old-fashioned but I like strolling down open markets where I am not surrounded by high shelves stacked with packaged foods and the sound of running AC. The farmer market is a place to see fresh seafood sunbathe, do a bit of grocery shopping, admire the beauty of tulips, and have some human interaction. Pike Place Market is perfect in that way.

A definite must-do in Seattle! I would say it tops even the space needle. A massive collection of shops, ranging from fresh fish markets to candy stores and leather products. The market is 6 levels and can get slightly confusing waking inside but just enjoy the ride of getting lost in this fascinating paradise! The first starbucks is nearby, as is the famous gum wall.

Not the least expensive place in Seattle to grocery shop but with a little tenacity tou can find almost ANYTHING here. Amazing and helpful people almost everywhere. Pike Place Cheese is wonderful. Pearl is VERY knowledgeable and usually has some secret goodies hidden away.

One of the very popular and prime attraction in Seattle. It’s one of the main tourist attractions and you will find the place packed. The first day unfortunately when I reached there, it was 7 pm in the evening. So the place was closed. So Again I stopped by in the morning. However it was 8-8:30 am. So the market is just started to begin. Not all the vendors were there. But saw really good fresh fish stalls, along with flowers and fruits and vegetables and gourmet pasta etc. There are so many different food options. Some of them are really famous and rest might be little less famous. But it’s worth to take the time and slowly explore the entire place and taste different foods from different stalls.

Empty and safe right at opening time! We got our donuts, hum baos, and flowers before the crowds gathered. Beautiful morning!

Of course there’s Pike Place Market, pretty sure everyone who goes to Seattle can’t resist checking out this iconic staple. Highly recommend getting some of the most beautiful flowers as well.

Pikes place Market is amazing! We have an apartment 2 blocks from Pikes Place we stay every so often. And I go shopping for our groceries there. Fresh veggies, fresh milk shop with cheeses, sour cream. Steaks and fresh lobster. So much sea food.

You visit Seatown...you come to the market. Its that simple. Just try to pick a sunny day. Such a beautiful setting when the sun is out. Being that it is Seattle, you wont always have that option.

I was excited to visit this iconic place and it really did live up to my expectations. Lots of talented artists have booths there, really good food, and of course the famous fish toss. If I lived here I would go often. It made me very happy and I am not a shopper. Just the atmosphere and those little donuts did it for me.

Very neat place to go to. I like all the booths and the atmosphere of the market. Make sure you walk all around the area.

The shops remind me of the stores in a suburban mall circa 1990.. the mercy is dusty, random and mostly imported from China

Had a blast at the Pike Place Market! Lots of unique and interesting Artisans, as well as floral decor, and lots of yummy food. We were staying in a hotel so we could not buy any fresh fish, but if we had a kitchen I am sure that we would love to buy some of their fresh caught fish.

Way less vendors here because of Covid, but the ones who were here were friendly and had as great products. A lot less crowded which was nice!

Its nice, way to expensive and not the cleanest place but overall its a must see in Seattle. And a good attraction.

An entire week is not enough time to spend browsing the market, talking to vendors and discovering new products. There was always so much to do, and really phenomenal items to discover. A must see while in the area

Really cool place to walk around. Lots of shops. Lots of good food. And lots of sights to see. Wear walking shoes. And parking can be a nightmare. But other than that, nothing but good memories from there!

Cool place good trip. I wish we where there longer. Lots of cool things to see and we didnt get to them all but the market is much like a street fair or farmers market. There is a ton of different food option a spice store a place to get metal signs made. Definitely a little of everything for everyone. Check out the bubble gum wall and the roof top garden.

This market is full of surprising local eating places, little grocery stores with fresh fruit and food, beautiful shops, the original first,and a bunch of little merchants selling hand made thingsreminds me of fishermans warf in san francisco

Even after hours the market never ceases to amaze with breathtaking views... ️

Loved the played back city. People were very casual and were carefree about personal appearances. Didnt notice any barbershop or evidence of grooming establishment. If you dont care about your looks, this might be the place for you. Not even cool people watching.

It was so great lots of fresh food and fruits. It is indoors do its really comfortable weather wise

Absolutely love this place! Great fresh products!

Many shops of all varieties! Try to plan your visit out so you can try as many places as possible. The market does close fairly early so check the website for hours. Paid Street parking is available a block or two away but be prepared to walk up/down the hills to get here. Some of the stores in the market area have other branches so if you get here late, you can try to visit their other branch in the downtown area.

This was my first visit. This will be my last visit. I was very impressed with the. Quality of signers and the people playing instruments. That was very pleasant. However not much good caught my attention. Homeless people everywhere. A man went through a trash can and drank milk from a milk carton from trash can. The gum alley, gross. Theres no need to visit twice.

Something for everyone, the vendors are great and represent everything good and odd about Seattle. Your not looking if you cant find something amazing at pike place Market.

Wonderful place for a cute afternoon. Would recommend getting steamed BBQ Pork Buns from Mee Sum Pastry, the place across the street from the main market. Delicious buns!

Of course, Pike Place Market is a must for tourists. We didnt find many (if any) unique eats inside the actual market, but its still cool to walk around. Florists preparing various arrangements (it was poppin since we went right on Valentines Day), local artists, clothing, crafts, and of course all the fish stalls. Dont miss seeing all the giant snow crab legs, and the giant salmon. Try to go early - we went at around 3 and it was very crowded.

Very cool place in Seattle. Yummy food, cozy area, great views

WORLD FAMOUS PIKE PLACE MARKET IS A SENSATION TO THE EYE...FRESH PRODUCE & SEAFOOD DAILY...SIMPLE AMAZING !!!

Beautiful market that is filled with shops and cute boutiques. The food is all fresh and local and the market is huge. One of the must sees of Seattle and you could spend a whole day here just going through shops and eating local food. I loved just walking around and experiencing everything within. Have to stop here if you are in Seattle, even if just for a few hours.

Many shops and vendors open during covid many still closed or shut down. Good times. Cook finds. Good grindz.

Nice place to visit mainly due to the First Starbucks and Farmers Market. As a tourist its mainly for the First Starbucks. There are many other small shops and stores to check out. Can easily find parking across the street. Usually you will find a big line outside the Starbucks on weekends or perhaps long weekends when more tourists visits.

Great experience. So many cool things to see and delicious foods to eat. Must visit when in Seattle!

Less than half of the shops were open on a Thursday afternoon due to Covid19. Overall experience was just ok...

Fun lil place:) Lots of pretty things to look at! Make sure to pick up a bouquet of flowers in the market, most beautiful I’ve ever seen! Very vibrant

A MUST!! If you are visiting or in the Seattle area you MUST visit!! a ton of cool unique stores and vendors.. a local highlight!Take your family for the day but be prepared for a lot of walking and stairs and ramps..Not very clean restrooms but character outweighs cleanliness... cool art with music and sights to behold in every ditection!Tons of food choices all around!!

Wished I lived in an area like this. I wouldnt ever shop at a market for veggies or fish or flowers great selection and about anything you could want. Fish tossing was fun to watch. The rest of the market had some neat stuff in it. You can see the bay. Some vendors you can grab a snack at on other side of street. It was fun to see

Went just the other day to wander around. Such fun little shops and beautiful flowers. Lots of food options in the area!

What an amazing place Pike Place Market is. To spend time here taking in all the sounds, sights and smells of this spectacular place is a joy.The range of fruit, fish, shellfish and flowers are just amazing. To have so much delight in such close quarters is just astounding.

Delicious vintage fish market I imagine Fishermens wharf SF , CA was back in the day. Gum wall, first Starbucks, and The Purple Store were fun. The hi-light was definitely all the vintage neon signs around town.

Beyond great seafood, fresh produce and Grown in Washington goods, PPM also has a ton of amazing walk up and sit down restaurants. Today I enjoyed a delicious, stuffed lamb Gyro with Greek fries, sampled the fresh peaches, decided not to wait in line for Seattles best cheese (but Ill go back), boogied with a few talented street musicians and checked out a few stores. Always good times in Seattle, even with the rain.

How can you do anything but love this place? Historical, quirky, beautiful, unique, delicious, mysterious and so much fun! Plus everyone is so happy here, if you are feeling grumpy just go to Pike Place and let yourself get swept up into the tourists joy and wonder!

Love this market so much! My kids do too. Love the diversity and amazing shops. Must visit the original Starbucks

A Seattle institution for a reason. I’ve traveled the world and there is no market quite like Pike Place. Something for everyone and a must see if you’re coming to the city for your first time. Get lost in the dozens of corridors. You can sample anything you want and I’m not talkin Costco samples, I’m talking local honey, fresh produce, smoked salmon, and on and on.

This place is the shyt! It was mostly closed due to Rona but I had a great tourist experience. Ill be back!!

We had a great time going through Pike Place Market. The vegetables were brilliant colors. I wish we had a market like this back at home. If you come to Seattle you have to go and visit. Make sure you see them throwing the fish. It is a fun time plus plenty to eat and drink. Very busy all the time.

Lots off different shops and places to eat...i went to a herbal shop and they had lots of different kind of read and oils, they were extremely helpful...i also, had the chance to visit, a small little kinda like jewelry store. They had different kinds of crystals and stones as well. The young lay behind the counter was extremely helpful!!! Check out the food kiosks, they have plenty!!!

Pikes place has a little bit of everything for just about anyone. It has trinkets, coffee, toys, souvenirs, candy, food (lots of food), the most beautiful flowers I have ever seen) and beautiful views of both the water and the snow capped mountains towering in the distance. I spent several hours here and still dont believe I saw everything it had to offer!

Very interesting shops! Not all of them were open due to Covid but enough to make it worth the trip. Parking was easy and a good walk through several levels made for an easy outing.

Absolutely wonderful! you haven’t been in Seattle if you don’t visit this place. This market is full of local produce like seafood, honey and vegetables. You can find also some hand craft, souvenirs and t-shirts to remember your visit. There are also a lot of good restaurant in the market or nearby if you want to eat something

We had an interesting visit to the market. Being first timers, we didnt know what to expect other than reading some rebooted from others. The market is challenging full of unique, of and beautiful items and people. When we venture to a place like this, we do more people watching than anything else and let me tell you, it was a blast. We sampled and purchased a number of items and were overall excited that we braces the weather to visit

Not very crowded anymore. Most places are still open a few closed. Some small places you cannot go in but order things at the door. Original Starbucks still has a line of people waiting to go in.

Its worth visiting. Everyone in the market is very friendly and joyful. They have a variety of restaurants, handmade stuff, gorgeous flowers, and good views outside. Try to visit both daylight and at night.

So many options, so many great restaurants, you honestly cant go wrong with any of them. Cant wait to get back on that side of town and dive into some more of the options they have there.

Cov. 19 is the only reaso that I didnt have a star on this place. Every day I have been there before Cov 19 , I give it 5 stars.Personally, I think the trouble of keeping Me safe at the time of my visit, and the helpful information that I received, I THINK THAT IS WORTH 5 STARS IN ITSELF.

Fun market to walk through if you are in Seattle. Check out the great restaurants in this area. If you want to see something gross... you can visit the Gum Wall. Otherwise, I recommend checking out the great shops here. They have some cool and interesting little places with unique items. Also had great prices on flowers and plants.

Tourist spot. Go talk to the artists experience all it has to offer. Night is great too, just less artists.

Fantastic market for seafood, handmade arts and crafts, flowers, and tons and tons of options for food! We took an Uber to get here and it was very easy to get in and out of this area of town. Lots of options for fresh fish, or the ability to ship frozen fish back home.

Pine Place Public Market, a must do in Seattle for sure! Great experience, variety of shops with restaurant and view of the ocean while snacking or eating. It was fun to watch the flying Salmon Catch. And were proud to have eaten a Zagat Rated Blackened Salmon Sandwich. Before heading out make sure to buy some local Cherries, cant get better ones at home!

Great service. Always has an entertaining crowd to watch them throw the fish around to each other. Huge selection of just about every kind of seafood. Definitely a place worth going to if your in Seattle. Surrounded by lots of other great shops and boutiques.

All fresh food, lots of choices. Bread, fruits, vegetables. All kinds of meat. Delicious sea food. Beautiful flowers, whenever you need go there and you will find it.

Nothing disappointing when you eat the classic New England Clam Chowder. The clams are plentiful and the complimentary sourdough slice of bread is nice. The line may be long depending the day and time you visit. While waiting in line, we ordered online (you can only order the chowders). In less than 5 minutes my meal was ready. Enjoyed my lunch in the public eating tables when the sunshine kept me warm on a February day. Enjoy, you wont go wrong with having a bite here!

Cool place! Even during smoke from the western fires and a pandemic.

Although the pricing may not be the most pleasant, the variety of items like seafoods and vegetables are amazing. Its also a must stop for anyone travel to Seattle downtown. Theres some amazing shops here around the market waiting for you to explore. Have fun~

Its just not fun to visit a place where there is nowhere to go to the bathroom. I get it! But who wants to go dt dehydrated for a day to stay enough time to do anything. And its not really crowded, which would be great- if i didnt have a bladder

Do not miss a visit to Pike Place Market while you are in it close to Seattle. Go early if you can to avoid the crowds. You will see them doing the fish tossing which us hilarious. The flowers, fish, fruits & veggies are amazing. the original Starbucks is here - dont bother to join the crazy long lines (the coffee will taste just the same!). However, breakfast at the French Le Pannier cafe is a must!

What a gem. Always heard about this place so I was a bit skeptical (Tourist Trap, anyone??) but my crew and I had a BLAST here. So many awesome food and gift options...simply a Seattle Treasure!!!

I go to the bakery right of the pig at the entrance. They are Fantastic, and I love their Cinnamon Walnut pull-apart pastry! Delicious!

Love love this place. One of a kind market. I got to see the tossing of the fish and saw a man play his piano. Great atmosphere! Great flowers and food. An amazing place to spend a day. There is everything here for everybody! A must see!

A local market center with dozens of small local businesses and individuals selling various goods, a lot of which are handmade by themselves. Its one of the must visit when youre in Seattle! Plenty of places to eat and drink too, including the original Starbucks!

So much fun, even driving through the area and sight seeing on the go was a lot of fun, and tons of hidden little places I seem to find each visit. Been there about 5-6 times and never had the same experience twice (other than attempting to pass the insanity that is a block long line waiting for Starbucks)

Great vibe to the place. Lots of fresh produce and seafood straight from the farms and sea. Live music, art and lots of decent places to grab a quick bite. First Starbucks, Rachels Ginger beer right around the corner. French pastries and coffee also walking distance.

First time here. Boarded the fresh seafood and produce, there is a lot to choose from here. Lots of awesome shops and attractions to choose from. Definitely try the BBQ or seafood bake a Fishermans Restaurant and Bar.

I love walking through the farmers market. They were so passionate about their produce and so friendly, sharing their knowledge with you. Those fruits...were the best!

This a place Starbucks open a first store in 1971 near the historic pike place market Seattle! Its fun to visit.

A staple of Seattle, Pike Place Market has lots of little shops and great places to eat. Nice views of the city too from the outer balconies. Definitely worth a stop.

There is nothing remarkable in any way about Pike Place Market. Many major cities in the US have a comparable attraction and all of them are nicer. Wow, men mishandling seafood and a wall covered in chewed bubblegum, how exciting. Seattle in general is unappealing but Pike Place is in contention for Most Overrated Iconic Landmark in America.

Such a wonderful place to visit! Truly iconic! Cant wait to go back and see more!

As usual, this place is a blast. Definitely a money pit if you dont watch your spending. Theres literally tons of stuff for any persons tastes. Foods, crafts, clothes, books, music, all sorts of artwork, etc. Never a let down here!

Its a must see whether its your first or 100th trip to Seattle. The people, sights and sounds are an experience itself. Be sure to walk because parking is scarce, timed, and the visitors dont mind standing and walking through the middle of the road. If you do drive and park, check the # in the top left corner of posted signs. Parking tickets arent cheap. If you plan to look on your first trip and come back another day to buy, be sure to ask your favorite vendors which days they take off. You may miss out on another day. See something you love? Grab a business card. Most vendors also sell via a website and some will ship your purchase (like seafood). Ask local vendors about their studios as some offer classes. If its your first time or youre a foodie, local Seattle tours are a great intro to the market. Dont forget your appetite! There are plenty of vendors and restaurants inside the market, as well as the surrounding area. From bakeries to bavarian meats, fresh cheeses, fresh organic produce, seafood, and the first Starbucks. Dont forget fresh flowers, a trip through Post Alley, and the multi levels of shopping below the main market floor. Enjoy!