12th Ave, Downtown (Central Business District)

On 12th Ave you have Seattle's premier Jesuit University, aptly named Seattle University. A few blocks north west and you have Seattle Central Community College, making 12th Ave rife with late night hangouts, cheap eats, studio apartments and convenient laundry. The area around SU is my place to hang out. There is this restaurant/bar called Cafe Presse that has teeny plates for a little more than you would feel comfortable paying, but it's worth it for the interesting fare. Next to it is Stumptown, a little coffee shop with daily tastings and macha pound cake to die for. There are also vietnamese restaurants, and a pizza place with delicious build your own pizza called Ti Amo. If you like the college town atmosphere then this your area.