Named after the world's first computer programmer Ada Lovelace, Ada's Technical Books used to primarily be a bookstore haven for Seattle’s science-obsessed. Then last year, Ada’s moved to new digs in Cap Hill and opened a cafe to go along with their books. Now, it’s a gathering space for book lovers and food enthusiasts alike. The store is part bookstore, part cafe, part gift shop; it's the perfect destination for anyone who craves a curated selection of books, cool home architecture, great food, and/or a cozy place to hang out.

I don’t know what I like better, the great wine selection at this bar in Melrose Market or the five dollar serrano ham and butter sandwich served on a crusty baguette. Venture a few steps from the bar and you can pick up an aged Manchego from Calf and Kid or some meat from Rain Shadow to throw on the BBQ at home. Walk the other direction and you can grab a bite at Sitka and Spruce and pick up some flowers from Marigold and Mint. You can also head upstairs and visit with Butter, a cute home decor shop where you can snag a letterpress card or a dishtowel for a friend.

Lines are a buzz kill, unless it gives you time to scope out all of the latest and greatest culinary books. Every Saturday, pastry extraordinaire Rachael Coyle is greeted with a line full of hungry pastry seekers who are crazy for her pretzel croissants, olive oil Bundt cake, and passion fruit tarts. The line serpentines through the book displays, giving you plenty of time to peruse ice cream cookbooks to cooking memoirs. Time passes so quickly you’ll almost wish you had a few extra minutes to stand in line.

Where else can you get a beautiful floral arrangement, watch a bread maker churn out signature loaves, pick up pie dough and stash away some pastries for later, all before your order arrives? Located in the brick-laden Occidental Square in Pioneer Square, this mini bustling marketplace is as gorgeous as it is functional. One-stop shopping has never been so elegant.

Picnic is one of the best stops you can make on the way to a friend’s house. Anything you get is sure to impress because owners Jenny and Anson Klock carefully curate every item in the store. Culinary treasures include Anson’s legendary pate, Jacoben’s black salt licorice, Ballard Bee honey, and carefully selected wine. The Klocks know the story behind all of their products and can help you find the item that best suits the occasion. Make sure you buffer in a few extra minutes to sit in the cafe and have Anson make you one of his signature sandwiches. And hey, you deserve it after all that thoughtfulness.

People sometimes ask, “Is Vif a coffee shop, cafe or wine shop?” The answer—It’s all of the above. This is Fremont’s all-in-one breakfast, lunch, and happy hour spot. Vif embodies a lot of what the good people of Fremont have been craving: Pourover coffee, a Zen place to cuddle up with a pastry and a book, wine tastings, and a laid back casual spot to order wine and a charcuterie plate. And bring a few bottles home with you as Vif has a wide selection of natural wines. Early bird special: Get 10 percent off any bottles you purchase before 9 a.m.