Pike Place Market
Pike Place Market
4.5
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
About
The Pike Place Market has been a defining Seattle icon for more than a century. Considered by many “the soul of Seattle,” the Market spans nine historic acres in the center of downtown where everyday locals and tourists alike shop, visit, eat and discover. Founded in 1907, the Market is one of the oldest and largest continuously operating public markets in the United States and is brought to life by the hundreds of farmers, crafters, small businesses, and residents that call it “home”. For more elbow room, visit on weekday mornings.
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- EdwelshNorth Canton, Ohio7,156 contributionsYou can easily get lost in thereWe were told to go around 11 AM and plan on spending a couple of hours, then sit down and grab some lunch. So that’s what we did and it seemed like good advice. It’s large, several blocks long and several floors high. Of course, there is the fresh fish being tossed. So much fresh seafood on ice, it’s hard to imagine. There is also a huge selection of fresh fruit, vegetables and especially flowers at really good prices. Plus arts and crafts, shops of all varieties, restaurants, novelty stores, to name a few. And in my opinion, the gum wall is as disgusting as it sounds.Visited September 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 18 September 2023
- StacieA915Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin168 contributionsDefinitely a must see!I've always wanted to come to this place, and several of the locals weren't too positive about coming here. They said don't go, there's a lot of homeless, it isn't like it used to be. Well, we went anyway and I'm so glad! It was full of vendors with various arts and craft work, bouquets of beautiful flowers, restaurants to eat at, seafood stands and I even saw the one place throwing a fish! I really liked it here. There were a lot of people and that's to be expected. We also took a boat tour with Salish Boat Tours while we were in that area and it was great as well. It was a beautiful day that was relaxing and very enjoyable.Visited September 2023Travelled with familyWritten 21 September 2023
- Grover RPensacola, Florida22,047 contributionsIconic Seattle Attraction - Must VisitThis is an iconic Seattle landmark in the northern part of downtown just off the water and up the hill. For over 115 years a market has operated in this part of Seattle, and it is one of if not the oldest continuous markets in our country. While the market has evolved and more permanent structures have become part of it, it continues to have stalls that are used for farm produce harvested from the land and all types of food harvested from the sea. In addition, there are flowers, arts and crafts and books and trinkets. It is fun to walk through. Some of the highlights are the Seafood Market in the front where fish are thrown, public art both statues and live performing, the infamous Gum Wall, and food you can eat straight from the counter. Over time buildings around market were built for retail like the corner market. These also have several great restaurants like Radiator Whiskey where we ate dinner. This is simply a place you have to visit when you go to Seattle. How much time you spend is up to you. We did visit at several different times as it is also great for pictures and the way it changes during the day.Visited September 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 21 September 2023
- Gary WRichmond, Australia868 contributionsTouristyWalked around the market. Lots of different stalls and shops. Large queues for Starbucks and other famous spots which reduces enthusiasm to further explore. Not far from the cruise terminals. Well worth a visit.Visited August 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 24 September 2023
- William SClinton, New Jersey401 contributionsHave fun for an hour breezing through famous marketPikes Market is still buzzing after all these years, although clearly touristy. Still fun to watch fishmongers throwing sizable fish 20 or so feet to colleagues. Market has fresh fish, meat, and vegetables as well as many textile and other items. Another plus is it is opposite Beecher's Creamery, one of the finest cheese emporiums, as well as the original Starbucks.Visited September 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 29 September 2023
- The Happy TravelerChicago, Illinois3,000 contributionsFun must go place for a day out!Pike Place Market is such a great place to spend the day. I haven’t been here in ages. So many more purveyors of seafood, meat, flowers, honey, jewelry and every other thing under the sun! Beautiful flower stalls with every different flower variety. Nice snack shops, food stalls and restaurants too!Visited September 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 29 September 2023
- Luca E10 contributionsMissing this place!Amazing view, great food and so much to discover in this market! Ended up going back there 3 times within a month and I am now missing it! Better with a tour to fully understand the history of this market though!Visited August 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 29 September 2023
- Laura WDenver, Colorado50 contributionsSo funA classic must do. Take a pic in front of the sign. Watch the fish throwing. Eat. Shop. It can get busy so be prepared. Lots of shops close around 4-5pm so be aware.Visited October 2023Travelled soloWritten 4 October 2023
- Luana K1 contributionFirst Time Visit to Pikes Place Market in September.The walk through the Market in mid September was interesting, entertaining and enjoyable. We were mainly attracted to the seafood vendors but enjoyed sampling other food options as well. Pikes Place Market has much to offer and you would need a couple of days to see it all. Metered parking for your car is available in several locations nearby for a nominal fee. It’s also an easy walk from a number of downtown Seattle hotels and from the Light Link Rail station. I would recommend taking a small backpack for carrying drinks and other items you might purchase. A small folding umbrella came in handy because it rained during our visit. No trip to the Market would be complete without a quick visit to the infamous Gum Wall! The street vendors also are a must see if they are there.Visited September 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 4 October 2023
- FFBSingapore184 contributionsGreat place to visitVery interesting market with lots of stalls selling a variety of items from seafood to souvenirs. There is also the OG Starbucks store which has long queue all the time. The area around the market also has many shops/bakeries/restaurants - you can easily spend 2-3 hours there. Personally enjoyed visiting the market and would highly recommend it!Visited October 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 7 October 2023
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Melanie T
New York City, NY6,949 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
Of course, Pike Place Market is a must for tourists. We didn't find many (if any) unique eats inside the actual market, but it's still cool to walk around. Florists preparing various arrangements (it was poppin' since we went right on Valentine's Day), local artists, clothing, crafts, and of course all the fish stalls. Don't miss seeing all the giant snow crab legs, and the giant salmon. Try to go early - we went at around 3 and it was very crowded.
Written 27 February 2020
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Sue S
Herstmonceux, UK160 contributions
Mar 2020
What an excellent place to visit! I have never been in such a vibrant place. Everything is so well displayed - I’ve never seen so many different types of fruit and vegetables neatly displayed in one place! Also the fish counters again beautifully displaying their wares and had quite an audience when they started throwing fish around! snowflakes in England wouldn’t allow the fish throwing! But it all adds to the atmosphere of the place. We visited the Athena restaurant where apparently some of Sleepless in Seattle was filmed and they were very accommodating as we only wanted a coffee! However all the food looked delicious! A great place well worth a visit!
Written 10 March 2020
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Michael B
Bellflower, CA24,411 contributions
Apr 2019
Walking down Capitol hill to Pikes market on a spring morning we were just like any of the other annual 10 million visitors who visit it each year. Opened in 1907 on the edge of a steep hill overlooking Elliott bay, it is one of the oldest continuously operated public markets in the Country. It consists of several levels, with a variety of unique shops, ranging from food vender to restaurants, flower sellers, book stores and flower stalls. The Street level is the most popular, with its Fish throwing venders and pig with its brass plaque for market foundation Piggy Bank. When we arrived, there were street musician’s sitting outside playing lively jigs. After walking around for a couple of hours we had Lunch at Athenian Seafood Restaurant, a great place to take a break from being a tourist and watch the Ferries sail by in comfort.
TIP: This Restaurant featured in Sleepless in Seattle, and has a plaque so you can take a photo sitting where Tom Hanks’ sat
TIP: This Restaurant featured in Sleepless in Seattle, and has a plaque so you can take a photo sitting where Tom Hanks’ sat
Written 15 March 2020
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C M
Howard, OH3,210 contributions
Oct 2019
We were at Pike Place Market around 5 pm. It was insanely busy on a week day in early October. Fortunately, we had a handicap parking pass and there was 1 spot left just right of the main entrance, otherwise we might of had to skip this place. I would definitely recommend going earlier in the day. Most of the shops were empty or closing up shop when we got there. The fish shop was closing, the flower shop was open. There's all kinds of interesting stores there...magic shop, food places, candy store, etc. There was a neat sitting area where you could see the harbor and the big ferris wheel. It is an iconic Seattle landmark, and it's close to Seattle's Gum Wall. Security was patrolling the area outside and inside of the market.
Written 9 June 2020
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anjbee
Detroit, MI174 contributions
Oct 2020 • Family
This is an open market venue with every.thing. Food, flowers, sundries, restaurants. Large with several levels of shops and bakeries. This is popular amongst locals and tourists. The Starbucks line is looking long each time we went and we tried a few of the food stalls and restaurants. Seating is extremely limited to nonexistent. Don't plan on sitting to eat. Parking is A BEAR! Flowers are the most inexpensive I've seen anywhere and a large assortment of boquets. Recommended visit!
Written 3 October 2020
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dominic kwong chak
11 contributions
Oct 2019
Every city has one. Los Angeles has the Redondo Beach, San Francisco has the Fisherman's Warf & Seattle has the Pike's market ! The Pike's marker reflect the unique personality of the city of Seattle. Of course, the usual fish market, the florist plus many specialty shops besides of the first Starbuck coffee shop ! Summer time is always a mad house where tourist stops to take pictures at every corner !!!! Definitely a cool place for Seattle visitors to spend half a day !!
Written 17 February 2020
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Ian T
Wallasey, UK209 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
This is essentially a local food market but there are many stalls and shops offering handcraft and tourist gifts. As a result there are a mix of locals and tourists milling through the stalls set over a number of floors. (There are a number of floors dropping down behind the front fascade). The original Starbucks is opposite as are a number of popular eateries so be prepared to queue. Nevertheless this is a nice place to visit for a couple of hours. Window shopping is cheaper as there are no bargains as you perhaps would expect at a market elsewhere.
Written 23 February 2020
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Susieq4187
Seattle, WA36 contributions
Dec 2019 • Family
We visit pretty frequently as we have a lot of out of town guests visit. Go see the gum wall and add a piece; try the pork buns, listen to the street piano player, and pick up some gorgeous flowers at the market. We've never actually bought fresh seafood here, but we have bought some of the more exotic fruits. The Starbucks is always busy and has a huge line but the employees are super friendly and helpful.
Written 23 February 2020
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ianwyj
Singapore5,188 contributions
Oct 2019
The Pike Place Market is easily one of Seattle's most interesting attractions. It's just a hunch on my part but I figure that there are usually more tourist than local visitors there on any given day. The central focus is the section just under the enormous market sign with the bronze statue of Rachel the pig positioned in front of a rather well-known fresh seafood stall where staff impress with their fish tossing skills. Other stalls include florists, greengrocers, artisans, candy specialists, and clothing stalls. But there are many more sections both one floor down and around the section with barbers, souvenir shops, and more clothing stalls. And it was in one of the quieter stalls in the arcade-like corridors downstairs that I received a very personalised welcome to the city by the store owner (such a nice lady). And don't forget the food stalls on the periphery of the market - it's not possible to go hungry on any visit.
Written 29 February 2020
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rmpaul
Ponce Inlet, FL529 contributions
Sept 2021 • Couples
This market is like no other! We took a walking food tour. Having a guide to point things out and answer questions is the way to go. We were able to sample food from several different restaurants. Our guide was on her game when two restaurants weren’t able to accommodate us with sample, even though they were on the schedule, she was able to quickly find replacements. Made for an enjoyable walk through the market.
The flower vendors are amazing. Large bouquets of fresh colorful flowers for $10. I’m not sure why a flower market like this doesn’t happening other places I’ve been to.
The flower vendors are amazing. Large bouquets of fresh colorful flowers for $10. I’m not sure why a flower market like this doesn’t happening other places I’ve been to.
Written 11 September 2021
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Are taxis available at Pike Place?
Written 31 January 2023
Planning a trip for June 2021. Is it better to visit during the week as less busy, or is more open during the weekends? Thx!
Written 4 February 2021
I think it’s better during the week. I didn’t see any places only, open on weekends.
Written 19 March 2021
I wanted to go to the Pike Place Market after 5pm on Saturday. Or will most of the shops be closed already? Thanks!
Written 4 September 2020
Most of the shops will be closed already due to COVID. It depends on when you go and what phase the state is in. We were there around noon and there were 3 other families. Most of the shops were open but not the market.
Written 26 September 2020
Is pike market open due to covid 19 we are wondering since we will be in Seattle aug 14
Written 7 August 2020
PikePlaceMarket
Seattle, Washington
Pike Place Market is open! And we're excited to welcome our visitors and businesses back. Every day is different in the Market but most of the Market is active from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with many of our restaurants staying open until 10 p.m. for dine-in and takeout. Learn more on our website,
Written 7 August 2020
When do the vendors actually open? We're going on a Sunday and want to know what time in the morning we can go.
Written 4 March 2020
Search for Pike Place Market. All hours and more info is listed on the official site.
General Market Hours
Breakfast: 6 a.m.
Fresh Produce & Seafood: 7 a.m.
Official Market Bell: 9 a.m.
Crafts Market: 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Farm Tables: 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Merchant Hours:
Mon-Thur 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Fri-Sun 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
Restaurants: 6 a.m.-1:30 a.m.; varies
The Market is open 363 days a year, closed only on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.
Written 5 March 2020
We think if you want to see the majority of it plan on 5 to 6 hours. After only a couple of hours we had just barely begun to skim the surface of what was all there. Get there early to avoid some of the crowds. Plenty of places to eat breakfast lunch or dinner.
Written 5 March 2020
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Written 2 October 2019
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