Local businesses in SW Seattle, Seattle: 10 spots to know
A guide to 10 local businesses in SW Seattle, covering cafes, a bookstore, a dental practice, a taproom, a chiropractor and more, with what each offers.
10 local businesses · Updated November 2026 · From Our Local Spotlight
These businesses cover everyday needs in West Seattle, from coffee and breakfast to burgers and beer, new books and natural wine, home furnishings, and dental and chiropractic care. Hours, locations and services vary, so check each listing before you plan a visit. When choosing among them, confirm what you need first. For care providers, ask whether they are taking new patients and how emergency visits are booked. For food and drink, check hours, since some shops close early, and look at ordering options such as pickup, catering or gift cards before you go.
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CAPERS Home
Gift shop SW Seattle, WACAPERS Home is a West Seattle shop for home decor, furnishings, rugs, lighting, candles and gifts. It takes custom upholstery orders for sofas and reading chairs, with pricing quoted after a call or email to choose fabrics.
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Highland Park Corner Store
Café SW Seattle, WAHighland Park Corner Store is a neighborhood spot for coffee, sandwiches, grocery staples, beer and wine. Its ice cream shop, Tip Top, offers dairy-free and regular flavors, and the store hosts weekly food trucks.
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Kyle A. Smits DDS PLLC
Dentist SW Seattle, WAKyle A. Smits DDS PLLC is a West Seattle family dental practice that treats adults and children. Dr. Kyle Smits, a third generation dentist, offers cleanings, implants and crowns, and the practice keeps emergency spots available.
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Lady Jaye
Burger joint SW Seattle, WALady Jaye is a West Seattle restaurant known for Wagyu smash burgers pressed onto a flat-top, plus wood-smoked dishes, bologna sandwiches and cocktails. It takes reservations and has patio seating, with dinner Wednesday through Saturday.
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New Balance Chiropractic
Chiropractor SW Seattle, WANew Balance Chiropractic in Seattle treats back and neck pain along with injuries from car accidents, falls, sports or work. Staff speak English and Spanish, and massage is available without a chiropractic visit.
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Ounces Taproom & Beer Garden
Bar SW Seattle, WAOunces is a West Seattle taproom pouring Washington-only beer, cider and wine on 30 taps. The outdoor beer garden is dog-friendly, and guests can bring in their own food or order in, with smash burgers from Burbs' Burgers.
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Paper Boat Booksellers
Bookstore SW Seattle, WAPaper Boat Booksellers is an independent new-book store in the West Seattle Junction, run by co-owners Eric and Desirae. It has a local author shelf, free gift wrapping, special orders and author events.
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Realfine Coffee
Café SW Seattle, WARealfine Coffee is a locally owned cafe with shops in West Seattle and on Capitol Hill. Seattle Met Magazine featured it in its 2016 Coffee Edition, and the Fauntleroy shop opens early on weekdays and closes mid-afternoon.
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Sebastiano's Natural Wines
Liquor store SW Seattle, WASebastiano's Natural Wines is an owner-operated wine shop and tasting bar on California Avenue. Flights and glass pours change daily, and the shop runs a wine club, a monthly newsletter and a happy hour.
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The Fit Bar Superfood Cafe
Café SW Seattle, WAFit Bar Superfood Cafe serves superfood bowls, smoothies and coffee, with catering for events and online ordering for pickup. The West Seattle cafe sells gift cards, including e-gift cards, and is open daily through the morning and early afternoon.
Details come from each business’s own listing in Seattle Local Directory. Businesses don’t pay to be in our guides.