Discover 10 Businesses Open on Western Avenue
With beautiful art and gourmet treats, to plants, hats, and more, the shops of Western Avenue are a sequestered peaceful stretch in Pike Place Market’s historic district awaiting your discovery.
Welcome yourself to a delightful walkabout down this colorful band of unique storefronts open for snacking, shopping, and more.
Stop by this unique street any day of the week to check out the latest shop updates, meet the business owners both new and established, and enjoy explore the hidden gem that is Western Ave.
New Colorful Storefronts!
If you haven’t been to Western Avenue recently, you will be in for a treat! Each business owner has painted their storefront a new color.
Inspired by European storefronts this rainbow of color is a great photo op and testament to this creative group.
Meet the Businesses
Brooke Westlund Studio & Gallery
1516 Western Avenue
Stop by Brooke’s studio to see her new vibrant works alongside new guest artists in the gallery. Colorful swathes find movement and texture in her abstract paintings that brighten the studio space with spirited zeal.
Cobb’s Popcorn
1500 Western Avenue
Catch a whiff of the delicious aroma wafting down Western and follow your nose to this vibrant pink storefront, where gourmet popcorn is popped fresh daily. Whether your palate prefers sweet or salty, Cobb’s has the flavor you’ll savor. Owner Erin Cobbs is happy to share samples of their signature varieties and chat with you about their process.
Eclipse Hat Shop
1518 Western Avenue
Freshly expanded, Sharon brings her expertise for fitting and finding the perfect hat for patrons to greater heights with a brand new workshop build-out. This extended space offers greater room for the former quaint shop literally filled to the brim with fedoras, custom felt and straw, and so much more! You can even bring in your worn and torn hats for cleaning and blocking renovation services to refresh beloved vintage pieces.
Freya Bakery & Café
1426 Western Avenue
Catch a respite at this cozy café with comfortable seating to kick back and enjoy daily baked pastries, bread, and specialty coffee drinks. Freya Bakery combines organic and locally sourced ingredients inspired by Scandinavian recipes to create some unique baked goods on-site! Peep through the viewing windows to see their bakers at work while you wait for your order.
Kubode
1529 Western Avenue
Having just recently celebrated its first anniversary, owner Kamille melds style and sustainability in her bright and airy plant shop. Find flora presented using a Japanese-style technique called kokedama, which mounts plants in a ball of moss rather than a traditional pot. This tradition started by exhibiting the exposed root ball of bonsai trees to highlight its elegant root system, and provides a unique display that’s beautiful for any home. Stop in to polish your green thumb and be sure to say hi to shop dog Pablo!
Madame Lazonga’s Tattoo
1527 Western Avenue
Madame Vyvyn Lazonga, also known as “Seattle’s First Lady of Tattoo,” has been considered an icon in the realms of tattoo artistry since 1972, earning a range of industry awards over her decades of practice. In commemoration of her 50 years of tattooing, Madame Lazonga invites guests to explore her shop and see the catalog of work that has made up her career.
Magpie Mouse Studios
1516 Western Avenue
Magpie Mouse Studios offers private workshops making enamel jewelry! Magpie Mouse Studios is an enamel jewelry business started by Sarah Meranda. Sarah’s colorful and vibrant enamel jewelry line combines her love of nature and cityscapes. Each piece is handmade and one-of-a-kind.
Seattle Messenger Cooperative
1522 Western Avenue
Worker-owned and operated, count on the members of the messenger cooperative for any of your professional delivery service needs. Their clients include law firms, ad agencies, architectural and design firms, and government agencies who all entrust their secure documents with this reliable and fast service! Stop by and meet the team.
Ugly Baby
1430 Western Avenue
Owners Rosalie and Douglas Gale bring art with a wink in their little shop of curiosities. Find their signature shower art inventions, featuring waterproof silly compositions of adult humor perfectly made for an endearing gag gift or self-positivity boost. Their store also features the works of a range of independent artists offering craft kits, jewelry, stickers, and other novelty items. It’s a hoot for anyone looking for unique treasures!