Pioneer Square, Seattle Shopping Guide

A map some of the coolest independent shops in Pioneer Square, Seattle.

Betty Lin

You don't want Marc by Marc, you just want Marc. You wish Yohji would have the decency to write his full name on a piece of your clothing. For those tired of diffusion brands but not quite...

Bud's Jazz Records

Imagine if you had a friend named Bud and he had a massive record collection. This is what Bud's house would look like. The fact that they're a retail store seems beside the point at...

Laguna

Try to imagine a time when every plate didn't have "Made in China" stamped on the back--difficult, we know. Upto the 1970s, America had a thriving ceramics industry with classic,...

LIMN

Is it a New York furniture showroom you want? A massive space complete with massively expensive avant-garde furniture, conceptual design accessories and a demure staff clad in back? LIMN is...

The Elliott Bay Book Company

The Elliott Bay Book Company is the very definition of a quality neighborhood bookstore. High ceilings, wood floors and room after room of books await you. The books are brought to life with...

Betty Lin

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You don't want Marc by Marc, you just want Marc. You wish Yohji would have the decency to write his full name on a piece of your clothing. For those tired of diffusion brands but not quite ready for flagship brand prices, Betty Lin provides a tempting alternative. The store takes top tier designer clothing from previous seasons and makes them available for 60-75% off. A huge rack of...

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Address:
608 2nd Avenue
Seattle WA 98104

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Phone: 1-206-442-688 or 1-877-422-6888
Hours: Mon-Sat: 10-6 Sun: Closed

Tags: avant-garde, discount, men's clothing, women's accessories, women's clothing

Bud's Jazz Records

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Imagine if you had a friend named Bud and he had a massive record collection. This is what Bud's house would look like. The fact that they're a retail store seems beside the point at Bud's Jazz Records--think labor of love. The subterranean store is just stuffed silly with jazz vinyl, thousands in all, covering all the major sub-genres of jazz.

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Address:
102 South Jackson Street
Seattle WA 98104

Phone: 1-206-628-0445
Hours: Mon-Sat: 11-7 Sun: 12-6

Tags: music

Laguna

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Try to imagine a time when every plate didn't have "Made in China" stamped on the back--difficult, we know. Upto the 1970s, America had a thriving ceramics industry with classic, colorful tableware being made by producers from California to Ohio. Laguna is a celebration of that bygone era. Stacked on tables and shelves, in cases and corners are bright, pristine examples of...

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Address:
116 South Washington Street
Seattle WA 98104

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Phone: 1-206-682-6162
Hours: Mon: 11-3 Tue-Sat: 11-5:30 Sun: Closed

Tags: america, ceramics, mid-century modern, tableware, vintage ceramics, vintage home accessories, vintage tableware

LIMN

Is it a New York furniture showroom you want? A massive space complete with massively expensive avant-garde furniture, conceptual design accessories and a demure staff clad in back? LIMN is everything you're looking for and more. Browse clever design accessories from world renowned industrial designers and high-concept furniture and lighting straight from the Milan Furniture Fair in a...

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Address:
629 Western Avenue
Seattle WA 98104

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Phone: 1-206-696-7077

Tags: design, europe, furniture, home accessories, italy, lighting, modern

The Elliott Bay Book Company

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The Elliott Bay Book Company is the very definition of a quality neighborhood bookstore. High ceilings, wood floors and room after room of books await you. The books are brought to life with informative displays, frequent readings, and an intelligent, bibliophile staff. There's even a café downstairs among the used book section.

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Address:
101 South Main Street
Seattle WA 98104

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Phone: 1-206-624-6600 or 1-800-962-5311
Hours: Mon-Sat: 9:30-10 Sun: 11-7

Tags: books, cafes
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