Torrefazione Italia Coffee
Neighborhood: Fremont

701 N 34th St
Seattle, WA 98103

Brenna F. writes: I really miss this place.  :(

The Erotic Bakery
Neighborhood: Wallingford

2323 N. 45th Street
Seattle, WA 98103

Michelle B. writes: Answer in the form of a question:
What scarred little Michelle B at a young age and caused her to be the type of person that snickers every time someone says "balls?"

The Erotic Bakery!

Sometime in the mid-80's I dropped my Speak & Spell to go off in…

The Fremont Troll
Neighborhood: Fremont

N. 36th St
Seattle, WA 98103

Miss Mary Ann D. writes: Best Neighbor EVER!!

He's kinda hawt too -all big and hulky and his eye is D R E A M Y.

Seriously, I never hear a peep outta him..

Well, other than the occasional crunching sound -

If you listen closely, you'll hear it during the wee hours of every…

Asteroid Ristorante e Bar Italiani
Neighborhood: Fremont

3601 Fremont Ave N
# 207
Seattle, WA 98103

Andrea D. writes: I honestly feel that, if you manage to find the Asteroid Cafe without consulting your smart phone or a GPS unit, you should get 10% off of your bill. I don't know how they managed to find the one restaurant space in Fremont that is both utterly…

Tilth Restaurant
Neighborhood: Wallingford

1411 N 45th St
Seattle, WA 98103

Diana L. writes: On April 1st a certain young lady of Yelp celebrated her birthday. This kid is no fool - often the only voice of reason I am able to hear, she is indeed wise beyond her 26 years. She is a dear girl and deserving of only the best on any occasion, and…

The Hi-Spot Cafe
Neighborhood: Madrona/Leschi

1410 34th Ave
Seattle, WA 98122

Mitzie H. writes: It's Saturday morning and GBF#1 and I wanted breakfast and since I'm currently over all the West Seattle breakfast spots I drag him to Madrona to try The Hi-Spot Cafe.

We walk in and Jack Johnson is playing, this makes me happy because I love Jack…

Amazon.com
Neighborhood: Beacon Hill

1200 12th Ave S
Ste 1200
Seattle, WA 98127

msbeesknees x. writes: i purchased my death stick DOTIC titanium hammer [http://www.amazon.com/...] at a great price from amazon.com.

this light-weight, easy-to-swing  weapon, er... hammer with its serrated S-7 tool steel face and its "dead on skull logo" almost makes me…

Nordstrom

100 Bellevue Sq
Bellevue, WA 98004

sarah l. writes: nordy's does right by me. when i hate a tube of lipstick-but have had it for 2 months...and can not find the receipt or box in which lipstick came-they will still take it back and assist me with a smile.
it embarasses me that i have had to do such…

Mora Iced Creamery - CLOSED

NE 8th St
Bellevue Square Mall
Bellevue, WA 98004

Michelle B. writes: This ice cream was so good we had to institute rules for how to share.

Basically we each get one of those little tasting spoons, and we put the ice cream bowls/cups on the table at an equal length away from both of us, and no one is allowed to pick…

Chace's Pancake Corral

1606 Bellevue Way SE
Bellevue, WA 98004

Amy W. writes: The menu is typical of most pancake-house menus--circles in the center of the menu with (x) amount of pancake choices. Then off to the sides are the eggs, omelet and other choices like "Dieters Platter" with the hamburger steak, cottage cheese and…

Lush

128 Bellevue Sq
Bellevue, WA 98004

Alix H. writes: I'm a lush for Lush
Sex Bomb fizzles in my tub
Certified hottie

Buttery soft skin
Loves Skins Shangrila la la
Pores sing songs of joy

Items for men too
Cosmetic Lad supple-ize
Preserves his sexy

Fresh yummy products
Not tested on animals
Worth your dime at…

The Woodmark Hotel On Lake Washington

1200 Carillon Pt
Kirkland, WA 98033

Julia Z. writes: My plastic surgeon http://www.yelp.com/bi... presented me with a gift certificate to this hotel after I'd referred more than a dozen clients to him... it was a total surprise, but much appreciated. My former boyfriend and I have birthdays four years…

Olympus Spa

3815 196th St. SW
Suite 160
Lynnwood, WA 98036

Rachel B. writes: Olympus Spa is an oasis in a strip mall. It is a wonderful place to relax and rejuvenate.

My first trip to an Olympus Spa was many years ago to the one in Tacoma. Recently, I had the pleasure of experiencing the "new" one in Lynnwood.

What I like about…

Lynn's Bistro

214 Central Way
Kirkland, WA 98033

Chris O. writes: Wow what a treat.  Nice ambiance, small, cozy, nice but not stuffy.  Good service, strange yet clean restroom.

The food is the reason to come here.  It's consistently great.  Here's how we liked our Valentine's Day dinner:

9    bread (hot and moist)
9  …

Cactus Restaurant

121 Park Ln
Kirkland, WA 98033

Doni W. writes: Apparently the previous reviewers have a nasty habit of smoking a wee bit of crack before they came to this place, so I'm here to give a (now) sober review on their behalf.  You're welcome.

WHERE:  Cactus in downtown Kirkland (shudder)
WHEN:  Friday,…

Daiso

3000 184th Street SW
Suite 398
Lynnwood, WA 98037

D.J. Y. writes: I have to wonder about the "greeting" you get at the front counter has you move up the line to pay.  In Engrish:  "Ha-row, no takey backs, all sails finals, okay?"  Uh...well I guess so, since I have yet to figure out why I need a handful of assorted…

Uncle's Games

16495 NE 74th Street
Redmond Town Center
Redmond, WA 98052

Julia Z. writes: This is THE game store in the Seattle area if you like board and card games. It's also going to hit the spot if you like to do jigsaw puzzles or play chess.

The staff knows a lot about games;  not only are they all avid game players, but every staff…

Malay Satay Hut

15230 NE 24th St Ste K
Redmond, WA 98052

Ken K. writes: MSH is located on a strip mall on a slope part of the road that has a few shops and other restaurants. It is next to a vegan restaurant called Teapot which an Indian vegetarian coworker raved to me (though I didn't get a chance to dine there).…

Preet's Casual Indian Dining

8440 160th Ave NE
Redmond, WA 98052

Michelle B. writes: I was so excited to go here that I actually went to Redmond.

Unfortunately I cannot say that it was worth the drive...to me. Perhaps this is the most authentic Indian food (authentic != good) in all of King County but it just didn't hit the spot for…

Kanishka Indian Restaurant

16101 Redmond Way
Redmond, WA 98052

Sean C. writes: For almost 2 years, Kanishka and I were an Indian food "item" and we met for the lunch buffet on a near-weekly basis. This was before Cedars/Taste of India, Taj Palace, Preet's, and an upturn in regular exercise. At some point, our…

Mikie's Brooklyn Bagel

16640 Redmond Way
Redmond, WA 98052

Sylvia L. writes: My good friend and I used to skip classes and have breakfast here back in high school. I don't remember much except that the breakfast bagels are very very good.

Mind you, I love McDonald's, which is only few blocks away. It says a lot when we picked…

Naan-n-Curry

709 S 3rd St
Renton, WA 98057

Mitzie H. writes: I thought I had remembered seeing good reviews about Naan N Curry, I thought Beau R and Mary T both wrote good reviews of this place.  Hmm do I risk it or don't I?  It doesn't look like much from the outside and the inside was full of people like me.…

Simply Desserts
Neighborhood: Fremont

3421 Fremont Ave N
Seattle, WA 98103

veronica a. writes: Divine!

I love this place. I was visiting my hubby for lunch and decided to do some shopping in Fremont with my daughter. The cake was incredible. It was so good I asked to have them make my birthday cake. Although it was pricey, it was worth every…

H-Mart

31217 Pacific Hwy S.
Federal Way, WA 98003

Lisa V. writes: Dang their advertising.  I got sucked into watching Korean dramas while at home with my Mom and these ads were on after each 30 minute episode would air.  

And of course it is pronounced as H-Mart-uh.  Yep.

I have been here though grocery shopping…

Mirak Restaurant

31260 Pacific Hwy S Ste 1
Federal Way, WA 98003

Erin V. writes: Fantastic!

I cannot even begin to describe the huge array of pickled and sliced goodies that came to the table - I'm not sure of the names, and I don't even know what was in most of them. I DO know that they were almost all super-delicious!

Big,…

Downtown Park and Rose Garden

10201 NE 4th Street
Bellevue, WA 98004

Amie S. writes: This is a pretty little oasis in the middle of the steel & concrete jungle that is downtown Bellevue.

When I want to escape my cubicle (which I don't do often enough!), I trot down here past all the noisy multi-tower construction, grab a bench and…

Specialty's Cafe and Bakery

126 Bellevue Sq
Bellevue, WA 98004

Maia. J. writes: I've had a rough day.  I have a part-time job that I hate and threaten to quit every day. Said part-time job requires me to commute to Bellevue which I hate as well. Today I just wanted a nice half sandwich and a cup of soup on my lunch break.…

Marymoor Park

6046 W Lake Sammamish Parkway N.E.
Bellevue, WA 98004

Maia. J. writes: This review aint' about no stinkin' dog park.

It's about the concert series at Marymoor and seeing Wilco, ow ow ow!

I like the rolling grassy green hills of Marymoor and the outdoor picnic concert set up. I skipped the 'voluntary' bag check and…

Porcella Urban Market

10245 Main St
Bellevue, WA 98004

Sarah C. writes: Tasty. Variety. MMM.

The menu was a bit overwhelming to me (looks good, but what is it? Uh oh, my roots are showing) but I easily solved that dilemna by going to the deli case and getting some quiche. (Wait, is that a cod quiche? Oops, better have the…

SEVEN Salon

101 Bellevue Square
Bellevue, WA 98004

Andrea D. writes: I first ducked in here to escape a mob of angry fashionistas who were chasing me through Nordstrom in a hail of empty latte cups and large sunglasses. I can't say that I blame them - I was wearing Crocs, and I should know better than to (1) wear…

Sushi Yama

304 105th Ave NE
Bellevue, WA 98004

Alvin N. writes: If your craving sushi, why not check out Sushi Yama!

A Conveyor Belt Sushi Restaurant which has a belted table that rotates around you and allows you to choose what you desire. All the plates are color-coded to let you know how much they cost. You are…

Seastar Restaurant and Raw Bar

205 108th Ave NE
Bellevue, WA 98004

Dimitry P. writes: lets just start off by saying i love this place and recommend this to everybody, friends, family, business, etc.

I work at a Marriott hotel and im always being asked for restaurant recommendations, and Seastar is at the top of my list. I've been here…

Crate & Barrel

555 Bellevue Sq
Bellevue, WA 98004

Joshua M. writes: Lots of nice stuff here.  There return policies for wedding registries are awesome as well.

Zizo Market

10204 Main St
Bellevue, WA 98004

Sarah C. writes: I love this store. They have great sandwiches and the side salads are great too. Also, I love trying new things, and I always find interesting (and inexpensive) items on the shelves that I take back to the office for my coworkers in the afternoon.…

I Love Sushi

23 Lake Bellevue Dr
Bellevue, WA 98005

Margie M. writes: To sum it up: great sushi, fresh ingredients, and knowledgeable and attentive service.  I had the Blue Fin Tuna sampler special and the Paradise roll, both of which were delicious and beautifully presented.  I really wish I had my camera to take…

Kiku Sushi

15555 NE 24th St
Bellevue, WA 98007

Val R. writes: Pros:  Authentic food at good prices.  Great sushi.
Cons:  Sushi Chef Tora, he's a dick!

Ok.  So I am biased.  I used to work there.  One of the biggest reasons that I chose to work at Kiku is because I have not seen another Japanese restaurant on the…

Sephora
Neighborhood: Downtown

415 Pine Street
Seattle, WA 98101

mel r. writes: Sephora is a beauty mecca without the hassle of the department store. That being said, this location is BUSY. So I highly suggest you know your shit before walking in. I would suggest that you not ask for help on color matching, unless you know the…