Capitol Hill, Seattle Shopping Guide

A map some of the coolest independent shops in Capitol Hill, Seattle.

Area 51

Area 51 is the furniture store those other furniture stores don't want you to know about. Practically the size of a small lake, the warehouse mixes a selection of vintage furniture with...

Bluebottle Art Gallery and Store

For many in the fine art world, functional art is anathema. For Bluebottle functional art seems a perfect, easy opportunity to introduce people to talented local artists. Come in to look at a...

Edie's

Do you pine to be a shameless hipster? If you've already bought the classic denim and the well-worn vintage T-shirt, you know what you need don't you? A pair of funky, sporty shoes....

Goods

Goods is urban style store executed to perfection. The white-walled, wood-floored spaces is a temple to urban style. Find the latest in limited-edition sneakers and skate shoes, T-shirts from...

Jive Time

We wouldn't necessarily know a rare import record from a poke in the eye, but we know enough to recognize Jive Time as the fine record shop that it is. Maybe it's the abundance of record...

Musicwerks

Musicwerks is a textbook case of why independent music shops thrive among national chains-they own their niche of goth and industrial music like general interest stores never could. In addition to...

Pretty Parlor

Pretty Parlor claims to be "where Audrey Hepburn meets Judy Jetson," but it's more likely where you'll meet your next fun outfit. The spacious boutique has item after item that...

Retrofit Home

Retrofit Home strives to give your home that retro feel. Sure, one way to get that retro feel is to buy mid-century modern, but alas it's also a quick way to bankrupt. Retrofit's...

Sonic Boom

Sonic Boom is the kind of independent record store you would hope to see in Seattle. The cozy (relative to mega-stores) spaces house a little bit of everything. You'll find some pop, but...

Square Room

The room is about the only thing that's square at Square Room. The intimate gallery is filled with nature-inspired art and objects. This could be a raven sculpture hanging from the ceiling...

Standard Home

In a perfect world, all homes would come standard with an Eames chair and Nelson clock. In this regard, Standard Home is one small step towards perfection. The bright store is all mid-century...

Wall of Sound

Wall of Sound is that rare store that is both generalist and specialist all at the same time. It's hard to categorize a store that seems to sell whatever they feel like. There are plenty of...

Zion's Gate Records

If Dub-wise, Electroclash or IDM mean anything to you, then Zion's Gate will mean the world to you. The bumpin' record shop focuses on reggae, dance hall, and other club-ready tracks....

Area 51

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Area 51 is the furniture store those other furniture stores don't want you to know about. Practically the size of a small lake, the warehouse mixes a selection of vintage furniture with modern, vintage-inspired furniture and accessories. The vintage stuff is a mish-mash of iconic pieces, retro curiosities and charming appliances. The new furniture pieces are sufficiently minimalist, the...

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Address:
401 East Pine Street
Seattle WA 98122

Phone: 1-206-568-5782
Hours: Mon-Tue:11-7 Wed: Closed Thu-Fri: 11-7 Sat: 12-6 Sun: Closed

Tags: furniture, home accessories, mid-century modern, modern, vintage furniture

Bluebottle Art Gallery and Store

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For many in the fine art world, functional art is anathema. For Bluebottle functional art seems a perfect, easy opportunity to introduce people to talented local artists. Come in to look at a coin purse, creative postcards and greeting cards and elegant letterpress coasters. Stay for the beautiful, intriguing art on the wall and the rotating exhibit of fine art in their loft space.

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Address:
415 East Pine Street
Seattle WA 98122

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Phone: 1-206-325-1592
Hours: Mon: Closed Tue-Fri: 1-7 Sat-Sun: 12-6

Tags: art, crafts, women's accessories

Edie's

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Do you pine to be a shameless hipster? If you've already bought the classic denim and the well-worn vintage T-shirt, you know what you need don't you? A pair of funky, sporty shoes. Edie's will abet your hipster imperative. Browse shoes from Sparin, Italy, France and Scandinavia, well-made and in bold colors and quirky styles.

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Address:
319 East Pine Street
Seattle WA 98122

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Phone: 1-206-839-1111
Hours: Mon-Sat: 10-7 Sun: 12-5

Tags: men's shoes, women's shoes

Goods

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Goods is urban style store executed to perfection. The white-walled, wood-floored spaces is a temple to urban style. Find the latest in limited-edition sneakers and skate shoes, T-shirts from streetwear lines big and small, loud music, cool decks, skating tapes on their in-store monitor, Japanese denim, art shows and more.

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Address:
1112 Pike Street
Seattle WA 98101

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Phone: 1-206-622-0459
Hours: Mon-Sat: 11-7 Sun: 12-5

Tags: men's shoes, skating, sneakers, streetwear, t-shirts

Jive Time

We wouldn't necessarily know a rare import record from a poke in the eye, but we know enough to recognize Jive Time as the fine record shop that it is. Maybe it's the abundance of record geeks, thumbing through the collections with purpose. Or the overflowing 99-cent bin, that keeps us smiling with its eclectic mix of music we'd forgotten about. Or the esoteric conversations to...

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Address:
411 East Pine Street
Seattle WA 98122

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Phone: 1-206-329-5167
Hours: Mon-Sat: 11-8 Sun: 12-6

Tags: music, vinyl

Musicwerks

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Musicwerks is a textbook case of why independent music shops thrive among national chains-they own their niche of goth and industrial music like general interest stores never could. In addition to your favorite goth records, the store carries low-run (or rather no-run) CD-Rs from live shows and rare EPs. Besides just selling you CDs, the store sponsors, supports and promote the (louder)...

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Address:
612 East Pine Street
Seattle WA 98122

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Phone: 1-206-320-8933
Hours: Mon-Sun: 12-8

Tags: goth, industrial, music

Pretty Parlor

Pretty Parlor claims to be "where Audrey Hepburn meets Judy Jetson," but it's more likely where you'll meet your next fun outfit. The spacious boutique has item after item that we're sure someone will fall in love with. The Audrey Hepburn comes from a girly, inspired vintage collection flaunting slinky dresses, bouncy skirts and glamorous patterns. The Judy Jetson...

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Address:
119 Summit Avenue East
Seattle WA 98102

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Phone: 1-206-405-2883
Hours: Mon-Sun: 12-7

Tags: girly, vintage clothing, women's clothing

Retrofit Home

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Retrofit Home strives to give your home that retro feel. Sure, one way to get that retro feel is to buy mid-century modern, but alas it's also a quick way to bankrupt. Retrofit's approach is fairly simple--new products in decidedly retro shapes, colors and fabrics. A couch is upholstered in familiar round and square patterns. Molded plastic chairs come in a rainbow of colors....

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Address:
1419 12th Street
Seattle WA 98122

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Phone: 1-206-568-4663
Hours: Mon: Closed Tue-Fri: 11-6 Sat: 12-8 Sun: 12-4

Tags: furniture, home accessories

Sonic Boom

Sonic Boom is the kind of independent record store you would hope to see in Seattle. The cozy (relative to mega-stores) spaces house a little bit of everything. You'll find some pop, but that's among a nice contingent of indie rock and electronic. Seattle indie label Subpop is well represented, as are many other indie labels and artists.

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Address:
514 15th Avenue East
Seattle WA 98112

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Phone: 1-206-568-2666
Hours: Mon-Sat: 10-10 Sun: 10-7

Tags: indie, music

Square Room

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The room is about the only thing that's square at Square Room. The intimate gallery is filled with nature-inspired art and objects. This could be a raven sculpture hanging from the ceiling or diorama-like boxes filled with lengths of tree branch. Glass vases resemble sea urchins, while jewelry incorporates coral. If that isn't natural enough for you, how about real objects from...

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Address:
910 East Pike Street
Seattle WA 98122

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Phone: 1-206-267-7120
Hours: Mon: Closed Tue-Sat:11-7 Sun: 12-6

Tags: art, home accessories, women's accessories

Standard Home

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In a perfect world, all homes would come standard with an Eames chair and Nelson clock. In this regard, Standard Home is one small step towards perfection. The bright store is all mid-century modern all the time, from rare Herman Miller pieces, Eva Zeisel and Russell Wright ceramics to more affordable Danish wooden furniture.

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Address:
1108 Pike Street
Seattle WA 98101

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Phone: 1-206-464-0850
Hours: Mon-Tue: Closed Wed-Fri: 12-6 Sat-Sun: 12-5

Tags: mid-century modern, vintage furniture

Wall of Sound

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Wall of Sound is that rare store that is both generalist and specialist all at the same time. It's hard to categorize a store that seems to sell whatever they feel like. There are plenty of obscure records, experimental jazz, electronic, and a bunch of Deep South blues and folk. But this is a store not afraid to carry a pop band that makes good music. All told, shopping at Wall of...

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Address:
315 East Pine Street
Seattle WA 98122

Phone: 1-206-441-9880
Hours: Mon-Sat: 11-8 Sun: 12-5

Tags: music

Zion's Gate Records

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If Dub-wise, Electroclash or IDM mean anything to you, then Zion's Gate will mean the world to you. The bumpin' record shop focuses on reggae, dance hall, and other club-ready tracks. The mix of new releases and cool rare vinyl (even some rare Nirvana for good measure) will keep you coming back.

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Address:
1100 East Pike Street
Seattle WA 98122

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Phone: 1-205-568-5446

Tags: dance, dance hall, music, reggae
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