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Easy Street Records & Cafe sits in the heart of West Seattle Junction at 4559 California Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116. Part record store, part cafe, and a longtime haven for live, in-store performances, this venue blends casual listening with intimate live moments. The upstairs vinyl room adds a dedicated lounge space for memorable performances, while the main floor remains a bustling hub for shoppers and music lovers alike.
Whether you’re stopping by for a coffee, digging through new vinyl, or catching an in-store show, we’ve got you covered with practical details to help you plan your visit. We’ll share seating expectations, parking options, transit routes, and nearby hotel and dining picks to make your trip easy and enjoyable.
Seating at Easy Street Records & Cafe is informal for most in-store shows, with standing/general-admission crowds and no published seating chart. Capacity is not officially published, though larger in-store events have drawn a few hundred attendees in the past. If you’re hoping for a quieter perch, arrive early to secure a spot in the main area or check for reserved lounge access in the upstairs vinyl room during select shows.
Parking options exist in the West Seattle area, with nearby lots and garages listed through SpotHero and local parking guides. For easy access, consider public transit: West Seattle bus lines (C LINE, 50, 57, 128, 773) serve the area, and Water Taxi routes are nearby for a scenic link to downtown. Moovit provides current transit details and routing tips.
Plan your stay with nearby hotels and dining. Downtown Seattle hotels such as The Westin Seattle and Hyatt Regency Seattle are within a short drive, offering convenient options after an evening of music. For a broader choice, central Seattle hotels are reachable by a brief ride, and there are plenty of nearby dining spots from casual cafes to sit-down restaurants to pair with your concert-night plans.
Notable moments at Easy Street include Pearl Jam’s Coalition of Independent Music Stores appearance in 2005 and The Sonics with Eddie Vedder at a 2015 Record Store Day event. Other artists who have graced the store’s in-store stage include Elvis Costello, The Shins, Brandi Carlile, and Yo La Tengo, reflecting the venue’s rich history as a community hub for music lovers.
If you’re looking for a straightforward, friendly ticket-buying experience for a show at Easy Street Records & Cafe, you’ve got a guy. We’ll help you secure your seats, provide up-to-date venue details, and point you toward trusted local hotel and dining partners to enhance your visit.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: 4559 California Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116 (West Seattle Junction).
- Venue type: record store with a cafe; hosts in-store performances and includes a standalone upstairs vinyl room/lounge.
- Capacity: no official public capacity published; anecdotal estimates for large in-store events suggest a few hundred attendees (e.g., ~400–500 people for a 2005 in-store show discussed by the owner).
- Seating/chart: no public seating chart published; events typically use informal, standing/general-admission arrangements.
- Parking: nearby parking options exist in the West Seattle area; SpotHero lists several lots/garages nearby.
- Transit: served by West Seattle bus lines (C LINE, 50, 57, 128, 773) and nearby Water Taxi routes; transit details available from Moovit.
- Nearby hotels: Downtown Seattle hotels (e.g., The Westin Seattle, Hyatt Regency Seattle) are within a short drive; other central Seattle hotels are accessible by a short ride.
- Notable events hosted: Pearl Jam performed at Easy Street in 2005 for the Coalition of Independent Music Stores; The Sonics with Eddie Vedder performed at a Record Store Day event in 2015; Elvis Costello, The Shins, Brandi Carlile and other acts have played in-store; Yo La Tengo headlined the Queen Anne storefront’s final in-store in 2013.