Experience Fall Delights In The Emerald City

Seattle is no stranger to sweater weather with the month of November generally accompanied by crisp air, the crunch of fallen leaves and the occasional hailstorm.

- Maggy Lehmicke

With snow in the mountains and pumpkin spice being served at every corner, it can be hard to know how to make the best of the season.

From the coziest bars (and drinks) to the best places to stock up on winter gear, we’ve compiled a list of our favorite ways to revel in the beauty of fall in the Pacific Northwest.

Comfort Food

If you’re looking to pair your meal with a brisk, scenic walk, Volunteer Park Café serves up a variety of casual, homey fare such as brioche French toast for breakfast and chicken pot pie in the afternoon. The queen of comfort food, however, might be The Fat Hen—a popular breakfast spot in Ballard offering baked egg skillets and Dungeness crab benedict with house-made hollandaise.

Pasta lovers should consider a date at Il Corvo—a Pioneer Square lunch spot that is known for its fresh-made noodles. If you’re on the hunt for the city’s best mac and cheese, Beecher’s Handmade Cheese is an obvious pick. For a more formal, sit-down experience, Purple Café And Wine Bar’s Maine Lobster Baked Mac & Cheese is to die for, as well as Smith’s gouda version of mac and cheese.