Ballard

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About this Neighborhood

Ballard is Seattle's beloved former fishing town turned café-and-market neighborhood, and its character comes through clearly: bakeries, bagel shops, and 6 coffee shops set the daily rhythm, feeding a neighborhood Yelp rating of 4.8 across more than 4,300 reviews. The famed Ballard Farmers Market is the community's heartbeat, backed by 4 parks and a handful of well-loved restaurants. It's a place that rewards slow mornings, market days, and a strong cup of coffee.