
Traver Gallery: Northwest Studio Glass Fills A Canal Yards
Traver Gallery is a gallery at 1100 West Ewing Street, Suite 160 in Seattle. Set within Canal Yards, the space pairs its main collection with well-curated artist exhibitions that showcase a broad range of work, from ceramics to featured pieces by Singletary. Broad floor space gives room to wander comfortably between selections, backed by knowledgeable owners who keep the environment welcoming.
Is it worth the trip?
Yes — Traver Gallery is a gallery at 1100 West Ewing Street, Suite 160 in Seattle, rated 4.7 out of 5 across Google reviews. Set within Canal Yards, the space pairs its main collection with well-curated artist exhibitions that showcase a broad range of work, from ceramics to featured pieces by Singletary. Broad floor space gives room to wander comfortably between selections, backed by knowledgeable owners who keep the environment welcoming. It works equally well as a relaxed weekday stop or a central destination during a local art walk. The schedule is spread across the week, with 7 service days, so the visit fits an ordinary afternoon rather than a planned night out. Plan the visit around the hours rather than a reservation, and keep a backup option nearby in case the wait runs long. A phone call before you travel settles the two questions that change a trip: whether it is open and whether it is taking walk-ins today. It sits at 1100 West Ewing Street, Suite 160 in Seattle, close enough to fold into an ordinary walk rather than a dedicated trip.
Quick facts
Traver Gallery is a gallery at 1100 West Ewing Street, Suite 160, Seattle, Seattle. Hours: Mon: Closed, Tue: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Wed: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Thu: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Fri: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Sat: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Sun: Closed. Hours differ by day, so check the day you plan to travel rather than assuming the weekend pattern. Phone: (206) 587-6501. Rating: 4.7 out of 5 across Google reviews. Website: https://www.travergallery.com/.
What do regulars say?
Regulars put Traver Gallery at 4.7 out of 5 across Google reviews, and the comments repeat the same handful of details rather than a long list of complaints. Set within Canal Yards, the space pairs its main collection with well-curated artist exhibitions that showcase a broad range of work, from ceramics to featured pieces by Singletary. Broad floor space gives room to wander comfortably between selections, backed by knowledgeable owners who keep the environment welcoming. It works equally well as a relaxed weekday stop or a central destination during a local art walk. Reviews describe a place that rewards a simple plan rather than a long one. Plan the visit around the hours rather than a reservation, and keep a backup option nearby in case the wait runs long. A phone call before you travel settles the two questions that change a trip: whether it is open and whether it is taking walk-ins today. It sits at 1100 West Ewing Street, Suite 160 in Seattle, close enough to fold into an ordinary walk rather than a dedicated trip.

How does ordering work?
Ordering is straightforward once you know the pattern: counter service and counter service. You queue, you say what you want, you pay, and the food arrives at the counter or the table depending on the setup. If you are with a group, send one person to hold a table while another orders — the queue moves faster than the kitchen does. Plan the visit around the hours rather than a reservation, and keep a backup option nearby in case the wait runs long. A phone call before you travel settles the two questions that change a trip: whether it is open and whether it is taking walk-ins today. It sits at 1100 West Ewing Street, Suite 160 in Seattle, close enough to fold into an ordinary walk rather than a dedicated trip. Hours run Mon: Closed, Tue: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Wed: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Thu: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Fri: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Sat: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Sun: Closed, so the two questions worth settling before you travel are the day and the time.
When should I go?
Traver Gallery keeps a weekly schedule: Mon: Closed, Tue: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Wed: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Thu: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Fri: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Sat: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Sun: Closed. It works equally well as a relaxed weekday stop or a central destination during a local art walk. A weekday visit is usually calmer than a weekend one, and the first hour after opening is the safest bet if you want the room to yourself. Plan the visit around the hours rather than a reservation, and keep a backup option nearby in case the wait runs long. A phone call before you travel settles the two questions that change a trip: whether it is open and whether it is taking walk-ins today. It sits at 1100 West Ewing Street, Suite 160 in Seattle, close enough to fold into an ordinary walk rather than a dedicated trip. Hours run Mon: Closed, Tue: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Wed: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Thu: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Fri: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Sat: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Sun: Closed, so the two questions worth settling before you travel are the day and the time.
Before you go
Is Traver Gallery cash only? No — card payment is accepted, though it is worth checking before a large order.
Do I need a reservation? No — walk in and order at the counter.
Can I take the food to go? Ask at the counter; takeout is not guaranteed at every hour.
What are the hours? Mon: Closed, Tue: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Wed: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Thu: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Fri: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Sat: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Sun: Closed.
Where exactly is it? 1100 West Ewing Street, Suite 160, Seattle, Seattle, reachable at (206) 587-6501.
What should I order first? Start with the item the counter is known for and keep the first order short.
Is it good for a group? Yes, though the room is small, so a group should arrive early or split up.
What if the line is long? The queue moves quickly because the order is taken at the counter.
Can I call ahead? Yes — (206) 587-6501 is the number the counter answers, and a quick call settles whether today's hours differ from the posted ones.
Is the schedule the same every day? No — the days differ, so check the one you plan to travel.
What should I check before leaving? Two things: the day's hours and the payment setup. Both are listed above, and both are the usual reasons a trip gets wasted.
Is it worth a special trip? If you are already in Seattle, yes; the visit is short by design, so it fits into a larger afternoon rather than replacing it.
More Seattle pages
Five more Seattle pages worth opening next: Detour Gallery: A Chelsea Gallery Built for the Unexpected; Gagosian's Two Massive Rooms, and Staff Who Explain Them; Your First David Zwirner Visit, from Subway to Gallery Door; A Free Chelsea Gallery with Bright Rooms and Rotating Shows; Contemporary Art Meets Social Justice at John Jay. Each one is a single place rather than a list, so you can check the hours, the payment setup and the walk from the train before you leave the house. Read the closest match first, keep a second as backup, and treat the rest as a shortlist for a day when the first room is full. Each is a single place you can check before you leave.
Detour Gallery: A Chelsea Gallery Built for the UnexpectedEasy subway access · Dine in · Walk-in
Gagosian's Two Massive Rooms, and Staff Who Explain ThemFree admission · West 21st · Mon to Fri
Your First David Zwirner Visit, from Subway to Gallery DoorFree entry · West 19th · Until 6pm
A Free Chelsea Gallery with Bright Rooms and Rotating ShowsNo ticket · West 19th · Closed Sunday
Contemporary Art Meets Social Justice at John JayGallery exhibitions · Human rights · 4.8 rating
