2026 U District Cherry Blossom Festival | Event Guide
FEATURED BUSINESSES
MUDDY WATERS COFFEE COMPANY 23 YAN TEA
79 SIZZLE & CRUNCH
68 SWEET ALCHEMY ICE CREAMERY
38 TIME BISTRO
ENJOY THE BLOSSOMS!
Spring has arrived in Seattle, and nowhere is it more spectacular than right here in the U District. The beautiful Yoshino cherry trees lining the UW Quad have been welcoming visitors for nearly 90 years! A living tradition originally gifted from Japan, the trees were replanted on campus in 1964, where they continue to dazzle each season. But the cherry blossom experience extends well beyond the Quad, with blossoms throughout the neighborhood. The U District is truly at the heart of Seattle’s cherry blossom season—welcome!
HOW TO CELEBRATE THE CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL
The U District is one of Seattle’s most vibrant and eclectic neighborhoods, home to over 170 restaurants and 360 ground floor businesses—and this blossom season, there’s even more reason to explore. 90 local businesses are celebrating the festival with exclusive cherry and blossom-themed food, drink, and retail specials, available only during the U District Cherry Blossom Festival. Use the map on the previous page and legend below to find participating businesses near you, and be sure to check their website or Instagram page for current hours. There’s never been a better time to discover something new in the U District!
COCKTAILS & BREWS
BLOSSOM SHOPPING
FITNESS PROMOS
GREAT EATS & SAVORY SPECIALS
LATTES, MATCHA & SPECIALTY DRINKS
SWEET TREATS & DESSERTS
PARTICIPATING BUSINESSES
COCKTAILS & BREWS
9 A Pizza Mart
90 Agua Verde Cafe
81 Big Time Brewery
50 Blue Moon Tavern
26 Cheba Hut
86 College Inn Pub
59 Earl’s on the Ave
Elixir Dessert & Bar 51 Ladd & Lass Brewing
83 Shultzy’s Bar & Grill
BLOSSOM SHOPPING
36 Al’s Music & Games
6 Centerstage Dance Shop
87 College Inn Hotel
3 Danaca Design
60 Davis Optical
5 Fancy Plants Seattle
34 Gargoyles Statuary
37 HiFi LoFi
12 Jet City Improv 35 Luminati Labs 77 Magus Books 69 Muse Crush 1 Nook & Cranny Books 54 Residence Inn by Marriott U District
Scarecrow Video 64 Shiga’s Imports
Ted Brown Music
65 The Woolly Mammoth 61 University Book Store 11 University District Farmers Market
GREAT EATS & SAVORY SPECIALS
Arepa Venezuela Kitchen
Bite & Bento
Cafe on the
Call a Chicken
Cold Plate
Daddy Tacos & Cuban
Just Burgers
FITNESS PROMOS
LATTES, MATCHA &
SWEET TREATS & DESSERTS
COCKTAILS & BREWS
44 ELIXIR DESSERT & BAR
4524 University Way NE | @elixirdessertandbar
Sakura Bloom
Roku gin, sake, lemon, Luxardo syrup, and orange blossom make this the sophisticated tribute to the cherry blossom season.
9 A PIZZA MART
5240 University Way NE Suite D | apizzamartuniversity.com
Cherry Blossom Highball
A featured cocktail reflecting the sweet yet gentle complexity of the cherry blossom flavor.
90 AGUA VERDE CAFE
1303 NE Boat St | @aguaverdecafeseattle
Blossom Daiquiri
A special rum daiquiri, best enjoyed on the waterfront.
81 BIG TIME BREWERY
4133 University Way NE | @bigtimebrewery
Tart Cherry Margarita or Cherry Blossom Saison
A special margarita and fan-favorite cherry saison for beer lovers, plus festive cherry food bites for all.
50 BLUE MOON TAVERN (21+)
712 NE 45th St | @bluemoonseattle
Cherry Berry Vodka Soda
A sweet and tangy blend of cherry and raspberry goodness.
26 CHEBA HUT
4730 University Way NE | @seattleudistrictchebahut
Blossom Drop & Brownie Knockout
A vodka-based cherry drop cocktail and a fudgy brownie, complete with a cherry on top.
86 COLLEGE INN PUB (21+)
4006 University Way NE | @thecollegeinnpub
Sakura Martini
Featuring floral cherry blossom notes, this elegant martini delivers a smooth, subtly sweet finish.
59 EARL’S ON THE AVE (21+)
4333 University Way NE | @earlsontheave
The Blossom
A light and refreshing blend of vodka, grenadine, and Sprite!
51 LADD & LASS BREWING
722 NE 45th St | @laddandlass
Blossom Hunter Fruited Sour
Tart and sweet, Blossom Hunter features over 420 pounds of tart, sweet cherry puree and Madagascar vanilla beans.
83 SHULTZY’S BAR & GRILL
4114 University Way NE | @shultzys
Shinkansen Express
A simple and refreshing cocktail featuring Roku Gin, fresh lime, and simple syrup.
BLOSSOM SHOPPING
64 SHIGA’S IMPORTS
4306 University Way NE | @shigasimports
20% off Sakura-Themed Items
A variety of cherry blossom-themed treasures, now 20% off during the festival.
36
AL’S MUSIC & GAMES
4547 University Way NE | @alsmusicandgames
Free Acrylic Pin with $10 Purchase
Score an acrylic pin with any $10 purchase of music or games, while supplies last.
6 CENTERSTAGE DANCE SHOP
5267 University Way NE | @centerstagedanceshop
The “Anything Pink” Discount
10% off any dancewear clothing item in a shade of pink.
87 COLLEGE INN HOTEL
4000 University Way NE | collegeinnseattle.com
10% Off Hotel Stay During Cherry Blossom Festival
Stay close to the cherry blossoms! 10% off your stay at the College Inn, one block from the UW Campus (Book online using code BLOSSOM).
3 DANACA DESIGN
5625 University Way NE | @danacadesignstudio
Sakura Splash Collection
A curated selection of handmade jewelry inspired by the charm of sakura blossoms.
60 DAVIS OPTICAL
4325 University Way NE | davisoptical.com
$50 Off Pink or Red Glasses
$50 off any pair of pink or red-framed glasses or sunglasses.
5 FANCY PLANTS SEATTLE
5505 University Ave NE | @fancyplants_seattle
25% Off All Pink Plants
A wide selection of unique tropical plants, with all pink plants 25% off.
34 GARGOYLES STATUARY
4550 University Way NE | gargoylestatuary.com
Featured Cherry Blossom Art and More
A one-of-a-kind magical selection of cherry blossom artwork and more from PNW artists!
37 HIFI LOFI
4544 University Way NE | @hflf.online
Free Sakura Risograph Art Print with $10 Purchase
One free limited-edition Sakura Risograph Art Print with any $10 purchase, while supplies last.
12 JET CITY IMPROV
5031 University Way NE | @jetcityimprov
A Cherry Good Deal on Improv
20% off all shows and classes April-June at JetCityImprov.org using code “CHERRY” at checkout.
35 LUMINATI LABS
4546 University Way NE | @luminatilabs
Cherry Berry Facial & Cherry Yum Yum Smoothie
A refreshing facial that includes cherry pro peel and face massage, or a Cherry Yum Yum Smoothie, featuring a blend of cherry, cacao, and almond milk.
77 MAGUS BOOKS
1408 NE 42nd St | @magus.books1978
Cherry Blossom Candles and Cards
A wide variety of rare books, cherry blossom-themed candles, and greeting cards.
69 MUSE CRUSH
1313 NE 43rd St | @musecrush_
Cherry Blossom Accessories
A variety of cherry blossom-themed jewelry, stickers, keychains, blind boxes, and more.
1 NOOK & CRANNY BOOKS
5637 University Way NE | @nookandcrannyseattle
Limited Edition Cherry Blossom Bookmark
Page-turning stories and an exclusive, limited edition cherry blossom bookmark perfect to hold your place.
Spacious suites and a special blossom-themed welcome amenity when you book during the festival.
13 SCARECROW VIDEO
5030 Roosevelt Way NE | @scarecrow.video.official
Curated Shelf of Cherry Blossom Cinema
Explore Scarecrow’s legendary media library and discover a seasonally curated selection of cherry blossom-themed films from around the world!
16 TED BROWN MUSIC
1006 NE 50th St | @tedbrownmusic
Cherry-Red Yamaha Soprano Recorder
A seasonal cherry-colored Yamaha soprano recorder.
65 THE WOOLLY MAMMOTH
4303 University Way NE | woollymammothshoes.com
20% Off One Item
Top-brand, comfortable, and athletic footwear. Enjoy 20% off one item during the festival.
61 UNIVERSITY BOOK STORE
4326 University Way NE | @ubookstoreseattle
Official Cherry Blossom UW Merch
Official UW Cherry Blossom apparel and home goods—exclusively at University Book Store.
11 UNIVERSITY DISTRICT FARMERS MARKET
5031 University Way NE | @seattlefarmersmkts
Spring Husky Bucks
$4 in Farm Bucks/Market Money for students with Husky Cards.
GREAT EATS & SAVORY SPECIALS
40
FIREBITE BURGER
4537A University Way NE
Cherry Blossom Firebite Burger
Signature flame-torched pepper burger with a cherry blossom–inspired pink fruit sauce.
24 MANAGER’S PIZZA
4741 12th Ave NE | @managerspizzaseattle
The Hamazon Pizza
Colorful and sweet, the Hamazon pizza features a spicy base in this flavorful combination of ham, pineapples, onion, and bacon.
39
MASTER BING
4537A University Way NE | @masterbing8888
Cherry Blossom Jianbing
Fresh handmade Chinese crepe featuring egg, a crispy fried cracker, and a subtle pink hue inspired by cherry blossoms, filled with your choice of meat or veggies.
22 NOM NOM SANDO
4744 University Way NE | @nomnomsando.uw
Sakura Plum Popcorn Chicken
Crispy Taiwanese popcorn chicken dusted with a sweet and tangy sakura plum powder.
47 AREPA VENEZUELA KITCHEN
4500 9th Ave NE, #200 | @arepa.vk
Cherry Blossom Arepa Combo
Arepa Combo with a free drink (limited options) and half-off one appetizer.
71 BITE & BENTO
4241 University Way NE
Festival Chicken
A new pineapple chicken flavor created for Cherry Blossom Festival, served with noodles or rice.
76 CAFE ON THE AVE
4201 University Way NE | @cafeontheave_seattle
Sakura Corn Dog & Sakura Cream Soda
Corn dog with sakura sugar and sakura cream soda made with Cherry Coke and sakura cream.
72 CALL A CHICKEN
4237 University Way NE | @callachicken.usa
Sakura Chicken Dip
Sweet pink cherry blossom sauce, perfect to pair with fried chicken. Festival limited.
8 COLD PLATE
5240 University Way NE | @coldplatedessert
Cherry Blossom Crystal Boba with Soft Serve Ice Cream
Your choice of soft serve ice cream topped with cherry blossom crystal boba.
19 DADDY TACOS & CUBAN
1405 NE 50th St
Blossom Festival Combo
Free drink (limited options) when you purchase a meal at Daddy Tacos during the festival.
Fan-favorite, crispy Japanese-style chicken katsu served burger-style with a sweet and tangy katsu sauce.
66 KAI’S BISTRO & LOUNGE
1312 NE 43rd St | kaithaistreetfoodandbars.com
Cherry Blossom Fried Rice
Stir-fried rice with your choice of meat, tomatoes, onions, green onions, and egg, all tossed in a flavorful pink cherry blossom house sauce.
78 LITTLE THAI RESTAURANT
4142 Brooklyn Avenue NE #105 | littlethaiseattle.com
Cherry Blossom Tapioca Pudding
Sweet pink tapioca and taro simmered in coconut milk for a creamy, comforting dessert.
89 MIDNIGHT BAGELS
1410 NE 40th St
Bagel with Cherry Blossom Cream Cheese
A fresh bagel topped with sweet cherry blossom-infused cream cheese.
10 PI VEGAN PIZZERIA
5301 Roosevelt Way NE | @pivegan
Cherry Blossom Special Pizza Pi
House-made mozzarella, sun-dried and cherry tomato “cherry blossoms,” decoratively arranged over basil, spinach, and a creamy tomato garlic sauce.
28 PUDGY PHO
4708 11th Ave NE | @pudgypho
Blossom Pho Cup
A cherry blossom-inspired pho cup with rich aromatic broth, rice noodles, tender protein, and a delicate seasonal garnish.
67 SAMIR’S MEDITERRANEAN GRILL
1316 NE 43rd St | samirsmediterranean.com
Blooming Garlic Fries
Samir’s famous garlic fries now with a festive pink garlic sauce.
30 SLURP STATION ABURASOBA
4701 Brooklyn Ave NE | @slurpstation_seattle
Tokyo Ganso Aburasoba
Thick noodles topped with Parmesan cheese, crispy onions, and an onsen egg.
20 TOASTED. BAGELS & COFFEE
4756 15th Ave NE | @toasted.seattle
Matcha Blossom Bagel
Pink bagel with house-made matcha honey cream cheese and strawberry jam.
7 XI’AN NOODLES
5259 University Way NE | @xa_noodles
Spring Beef Noodles & Broccoli Salad
Liang Pi cold noodles topped with tender beef and crisp broccoli salad.
FITNESS PROMOS
56 BOULDERING PROJECT U DISTRICT
4502 University Way NE | @seattleboulderingproject
First Visit Free
One free visit to experience bouldering, yoga and fitness classes, a full fitness center, co-working spaces, and community events (valid for in-state residents only).
52 INDUSTRIOUS U-DISTRICT
4501 Roosevelt Way NE | @industrious_u_district Bloom Into Fitness – New Member Offer
20% off membership for new members! Experience the innovative HALO system featuring personal workout spaces within high-energy group classes.
4 INSIDEOUT YOGA
5623 University Way NE | ioystudio.com Ground & Bloom
Three free yoga classes inviting you to slow down, settle into the earth, and gently reconnect—no experience needed.
33 THE YOGA SHALA
4556 University Way NE | @yogashalaseattle
Introductory Yoga Class
A drop-in pass to one of The Yoga Shala’s guided classes.
LATTES, MATCHA & SPECIALTY DRINKS
80 BOBA UP
4141 University Way NE, #103 | @bobaupseattle
Pink Blossom with Vanilla Ice Cream
A refreshing strawberry slush with coconut lychee jelly and vanilla ice cream in a heart-shaped cup.
New to the U District, this gourmet coffee shop serves up an energizing blend of cherry, almond, vanilla, and White Lotus base.
23 YAN TEA
4744 University Way NE | @yantea_seattle
Cherry Blossom Yogurt Smoothie
A rich strawberry yogurt smoothie with a strong floral rose aroma.
42
ANCIENT GATE COFFEE
4530 University Way NE | @ancientgatecoffeeco
Cherry Blossom Sparkling Espresso
House-made cherry syrup with espresso and sparkling water, served iced.
32 AVOLE COFFEE
4555 University Way NE | @avolecoffee
Sakura Cold Foam White Chocolate Mocha
A white chocolate mocha topped with sakura cherry-flavored cold foam.
62 BOON BOONA COFFEE
4326 University Way NE | @boonboonacoffee
Pink Berry Matcha or Latte
Sweet strawberry puree blended with milk, finished with either matcha or espresso.
75 BULLDOG NEWS
4208 University Way NE | @bulldog_news
Cherry Lotus Refresher
Refreshing blend of cherry syrup, Pink Lotus Energy concentrate, and sparkling club soda over ice.
74 CAFE ALLEGRO
4214 University Way NE, Alleyway | @seattleallegro
Cherry Blossom Cold Brew
House-brewed nitro cold brew topped with cherry blossom-infused cold foam available in Seattle’s oldest espresso bar—accessible through the alley.
82 CAFE SOLSTICE
4116 University Way NE | @cafesolstice
Cherry White Mocha
A smooth white chocolate mocha with a swirl of cherry syrup for a sweet festive treat.
18 CEDARS
4759 Brooklyn Ave NE | @cedarsseattle
Cherry Mango Lassi
Cedars’ famous mango lassi elevated with the deliciousness of cherries for a unique twist on a traditional favorite.
85 CHAYAN
4106 Brooklyn Ave NE Suite 103A | @chayan_seattle
Blossom Oolong Milk Tea Frappe
Peach oolong tea blended with fresh milk, topped with whipped cream and honey-roasted pecans – light-bodied, fruity, and smooth.
46 DONT YELL AT ME
4511 University Way NE | @dontyellatme.usa
Sakura Lychee Sparkling Drink
Taste the flavors of spring with a refreshing sparkling black tea featuring sakura syrup and foam.
45 GREAN MATCHA CAFE
4524 University Way NE | @drinkgrean
Pink Matcha Latte
Creamy matcha latte infused with sweet strawberry for a fruity, floral twist.
25 JEWEL OF INDIA
4735 University Way NE | @jewelofindia.seattle
Cherry Blossom Lassi
Smooth, creamy yogurt lassi infused with delicate spring cherry blossom flavor.
58 LEON COFFEE HOUSE
1309 45th St NE | @leoncoffeehouse
Cherry Cafe Madrid
A sweet and creamy Mexican-style espresso drink infused with cherry.
14 LUNE CAFE
5000 University Wy NE Suite E | @lunecafe_glow
Cherry Blossom Matcha Latte with Foam
Handcrafted ceremonial matcha latte topped with house cherry blossom foam.
53 MACU TEA
1100 NE45th St | @macutea_uw
Cherry Blossom Ruby Grapefruit Series
Fresh ruby grapefruit juice and floral green tea make this drink perfectly pink.
63 OFF THE REZ CAFE
4303 Memorial Way NE | @offtherez
Cherry Blossom Latte
Cherry and elderflower syrup added to Off the Rez’s signature espresso roast with your choice of milk. Hot or iced available.
17 SIP HOUSE
5001 Brooklyn Ave NE | @siphousewa
Cherry Blossom Frappe
A refreshing blend of creamy sweetness with delicate cherry blossom notes, this frappe is lightly floral, smooth, and perfectly chilled for a springtime treat.
41 SUNRIGHT TEA STUDIO
4545 Roosevelt Way NE #103 | @sunrightteastudio.wa
Sakura Cloud Jasmine Milk Tea
Jasmine tea with sakura floral aroma, finished with creamy house milk and sakura bud QQ jelly.
43 TEA REPUBLIK
4527 University Way NE | @tea.republik
Irish Cream Cherry Tea
Irish breakfast black tea with local honey, cream and cherry flavor.
15 TIMELESS TEA
1000 NE 50th St | @timelessteaseattle
Sakura Shake
Smooth and creamy sakura shake with subtle cherry blossom flavor.
55 TP TEA
1312 NE 45th St | @tptea.washington
Spring Velvet Osmanthus Milk Tea
Four Seasons Spring tea paired with osmanthus blossoms creates a smooth, silky milk tea with a gentle yet rich aroma.
SWEET TREATS & DESSERTS
79 SIZZLE & CRUNCH
1313 NE 42nd St | @sizzleandcrunchseattle
Sakura Cream Puff
Fluffy vanilla cream puffs dusted with sakura powder and topped with a sweet strawberry drizzle.
68 SWEET ALCHEMY ICE CREAMERY
4301 University Way NE | @sweetalchemyseattle
Sakura Ice Cream or Cherry Blossom-Themed Pastries
Small-batch ice cream made with dried cherries macerated in sake overnight with a hint of orange blossom water.
38 TIME BISTRO
4537B University Way NE | @timebistro_us
Pink Sakura Pudding
Silky sakura milk pudding topped with chantilly cream and fresh strawberry.
2 BIRRIERIA PEPE EL TORO
5628 University Way NE | @birrieriapepeeltoro
Blossom Berry Concha
A soft buttery concha Mexican bread, filled with homemade creamy cream cheese and fresh strawberries, finished with a decadent drizzle of melted chocolate.
70 CEDARS OF LEBANON
1319 NE 43rd St | cedarsoflebanonuw.com
Blossom Fest Baklava Bonus
Free piece of baklava, layered filo pastry dessert with syrup and chopped nuts, with any purchase.
57 DONUT FACTORY
4336 Roosevelt Way NE Suite D | @donutfactoryinc
Cherry Fritter
Donut filled with sweet cherry and cinnamon, finished with a light glaze.
31 GEORGE COFFEE & PASTRIES
1317 NE 47th St | @georgecoffeeandpastries
Cherry Blossom Croissant
A cherry blossom-inspired croissant—crispy and flaky on the outside, filled with sweet house-made cherry crème.
27 OH! BEAR CAFE & TEAHOUSE
4708 11th Ave NE | @uw_ohbearcafe
Croissant Taiyaki with Sakura Ice Cream
Level up your blossom walk with a hot, crispy croissant taiyaki with house-made sakura ice cream.
73 PANDA YOGURT
4237 University Way NE | @panda_yogurt_usa
Sakura Peachy Bloom
Pink yogurt with peach and strawberry, a limited-time cherry blossom festival treat.
21 SCORPIO CAFE
4754 University Way NE | @scorpiocafe2024
Cherry Blossom Toast
Crispy toast spread with creamy goat cheese and house-made cherry jam.
91 SAINT BREAD
1421 NE Boat St | @saintbreadseattle
Sakura Swiss Roll
Vanilla bean chiffon, tart rhubarb jam, and sakura mascarpone whipped cream.
84 SHAKE & STACK BURGERS
4106 Brooklyn Ave NE #101A | @shakeandstackburgers
Cherry Blossom Milkshake
A thick, creamy milkshake blended with sweet cherry flavor.
U DISTRICT 2026
NIGHT BLOSSOMS
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For one night, the UW Quad’s iconic cherry trees will light up the night in soft pink — 29 Yoshino blossoms glowing like never before. Join us for Night Blossoms and see a Seattle tradition in a whole new light.
