
Chona Kasinger
August 27, 2020
Pike Place Market Amidst COVID-19, In Pictures
A photo series covering what it looks like right now at Pike Place Market.
Businesses in Seattle have been struggling since the pandemic began in March. Unfortunately, Pike Place Market has been hit especially hard, as the produce stands, bakeries, restaurants, and other vendors here rely heavily on tourism that simply doesn’t exist right now.
We wanted to take a look around to see how the market is doing. From seasonal vegetables being purchased at the farm stands to masked customers lining up for pork hum bao at Mee Sum, it was great to see locals supporting their favorite vendors. As you think about how to spend your next free afternoon, consider doing the same and grabbing takeout from this iconic Seattle landmark.
For more information on how you can support Pike Place, click here.

Pedestrians wait at a crosswalk on Pike Street by Chona Kasinger

Makeshift patio seating by Chona Kasinger

A customer purchasing a bouquet of fresh flowers by Chona Kasinger

The line to grab dim sum from Mee Sum Pastry by Chona Kasinger

Ellenos Greek Yogurt by Chona Kasinger

Social distancing signage at Ellenos by Chona Kasinger

One-way pedestrian markers within Pike Place by Chona Kasinger

Shopping for seasonal produce by Chona Kasinger

Bubbles and market-goers on Post Alley by Chona Kasinger

El Borracho's outdoor seating by Chona Kasinger

Matt's In The Market's outdoor seating by Chona Kasinger

An outdoor eating area at full capacity by Chona Kasinger

Buying fresh pastries at Three Girls Bakery

An afternoon at Post Alley by Chona Kasinger

Radiator Whiskey’s outdoor seating at dinnertime by Chona Kasinger

A cyclist exits the market at sunset by Chona Kasinger