University District Holiday Shopping Guide
Seattle’s University District is full of eclectic shops, bookstores, cafes, restaurants, and entertainment venues. We hope you will spend some time shopping in our neighborhood this holiday season!
JEWELRY AND HOME DECOR
Danaca Design, visit a showroom of fine jewelry by local artists or shop online
StudioLife, shop for plants and crafts in the store or purchase an art class or a gift card online
Gargoyles Statuary, browse paintings by local artists, sculptures for home and garden, gifts with cat, dragon, goddess and gargoyle themes or shop online
CLOTHING
Goodwill, find great bargains on clothing and accessories
Lucky Dog Clothing, visit this premium men’s thrift shop for its selection of Sonics tee shirts and Burberry jackets; clothing and gift certificates also available online
Target, shop for clothing, home furnishings, gifts and groceries
Urban Outfitters, shop for clothing for men and women, home furnishings, gifts
Woolly Mammoth, stop by to shop for shoes, accessories and gift cards
ENTERTAINMENT
Al’s Music Video & Games, shop a great collection of video game, dvds, vinyl records, and gifts
Grand Illusion Cinema, support this non-profit volunteer-run theater by purchasing tickets and memberships
Jet City Improv, buy tickets and gift certificates for an always changing selection of improv shows
Laughs Comedy Club, buy tickets for live stand-up comedy shows
Scarecrow Video, gifts of dvds, memberships, and gifts certificates
Ted Brown Music, find musical gifts including instruments, sheet music, music lessons
UHeights Center, find music, movies and theater for all ages
Varsity Theater, buy gift cards to first-run movies
LITERARY
Bulldog News, browse Seattle’s best selection of newspapers and magazines or order online
Magus Books, find a thoughtful and vast selection of used books in the store or shop their online book sales
University Book Store, shop for books, clothing, accessories and Husky gear
HEALTH
University Family YWCA, give a membership for an individual or a family
SUSTENANCE
Take a break from shopping at these fine establishments, plus many more!
Big Time Brewery, order a keg for your holiday party
Cafe Allegro, buy fresh roasted coffee beans in the cafe or online
Floating Bridge Brewing, sample an excellent selection of beers, have a meal, order beer to go or send an e-gift card
Shultzy’s, fortify yourself with a bratwurst plate, burger or cheesesteak
Sweet Alchemy, treat yourself to small-batch ice cream made from scratch and buy a gift card for a friend
Xi’an Noodles, enjoy Chinese hand-pulled noodle dishes and pot stickers
Yi Fang Fruit Tea, replenish with customized fruit tea drinks