Collective
Neighborhood: Ballard

5339 Ballard Ave
Seattle, WA 98107

Mary T. writes: Yeah, I really liked Collective. We went in here during the Ballard Art Walk and spent way too much time, because we had to sit on every single couch, bentwood chair, and molded plastic round moco doohickey. We escaped with some minor weirdness --…

West Seattle Vet Clinic
Neighborhood: West Seattle

5261 California Avenue SW
Seattle, WA 98127

bonne b. writes: Fabulous vet clinic!!!
I finally couldn't stand the commute into West Seattle, and switched, but they are superb. Try Tracy Tomlinson.

Grocery Outlet
Neighborhood: Bitter Lake

13201 Aurora Ave N
Seattle, WA 98133

tony g. writes: Lately, I have been spending way too much eating out. That really adds up, especially when you make just a little over minimum wage. Luckily, I found the Grocery Outlet where I can really stretch my dollar.

A bag of drumsticks for $2.99! (excited) A…

Thai Go
Neighborhood: Northgate

401 NE Northgate Way
Seattle, WA 98133

D.J. Y. writes: You know, mall food courts are a challenge.  My fav, yes I have a favorite food court, so sue me....  Bad part is the mall, along with the beloved food court in located in Vancouver BC!!

Anyway, they serve up Thai, not the best, but not the worst…

Seattle Restaurant Store

14910 Aurora Ave N
Shoreline, WA 98133

D.J. Y. writes: I luv this place, we don't really buy much here unless we are looking for a specialty item or professional grade skillets on the rare occasion.  This place is HUGE, as Maria notes, and the staff is very friendly and extremely helpful.  If you need…

Pho Of Aurora
Neighborhood: Bitter Lake

12752 Aurora Ave N
Seattle, WA 98133

Mr. Robot O. writes: Until you actually come here, you'll never know what I'm talking about.  This guy, http://jeremydenk.blog...  knows what I mean.
Now, Vietnamese food, I'm not a connoisseur, but I do really enjoy it.  I eat it ALL THE TIME...  The food here IS…

Northwest Hospital
Neighborhood: Haller Lake

1550 N 115th St
Seattle, WA 98133

Joie P. writes: I was born here.
My brother was too.
So I can safely say that I have been to this hospital at least twice.
I can really only go off of my mothers and fathers memory of the place but I do know that this hospital was the first time my grandpa called me…

Kidd Valley Burgers & Shakes

14303 Aurora Ave N
Seattle, WA 98133

Amy W. writes: With a car full of hungry kids and out-of-town guests saying, "it doesn't matter" to the question "what would you like for lunch?" I told myself I'd pull into the next place that was kid-friendly and not a McDonalds. So happy there was a Kidd Valley…

Morning Glory

15214 Aurora Ave
Shoreline, WA 98133

Joolie T. writes: it's 1998 and you're looking for Korean Magazines so you can drool over bands like: H.O.T., 6 Kies, Turbo, NRG, DJ DOC, Shin Hwa, etc. where do you go? obviously to MORNING GLORY!!!!

i used to work at a Hello Kitty store. however, i always wanted to…

John & Joseph Photography

Seattle, WA 98127

Quyen T. writes: John K. Hong, of John and Joseph Photography/JKH Photo. Overall grade = 5 Stars+++++++++++

If you're shopping for a wedding photographer, STOP!  Now that you've happened to come across my review of JKH photo, you can stop and relax.  These folks are…

Crown Black Car

Seattle, WA 98127

Lindi M. writes: FUCK TAXIS!!! Wanna roll in style? Call these guys. You've probably seen them around town in their black Lincoln Town Cars driving around the likes of Joan Jett...oh, and me.

Why I love Crown Black Car:
1. They drive fast
2. Black Lincoln with tinted…

The Crescent Lounge
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill

1413 E Olive Way
Seattle, WA 98122

Drue C. writes: It is a damn good thing I do not live in Seattle. I would be a raging alcoholic. What?? Oh, I already am? Well, then you should take my advice as expert and drink at the Crescent.

On the particular morning drinking marathon that landed me and my…

Speranza Coffee House
Neighborhood: West Seattle

2735 California Avenue SW
Seattle, WA 98127

Vanessa H. writes: NOTE: this place is now coffee chop called "Freshy's." I haven't been, but I miss Speranza.

I came here a lot when I lived on Alki and it was to closest coffee that gives you the  semi-orgasmic rush at the first taste, like Vivace does. The internet…

Star at the Crescent Lounge
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill

1413 E Olive Way
Seattle, WA 98127

Gawd Anastasia B. writes: You sit in the corner wearing big dark sunglasses and various wigs--a white bouffant, a bright blue bob--and have flashing nipple lights on.  You sing horribly & unintelligibly. You reference body parts that may or may not tie back to the song. You…

Seaport Deli & Teriyaki
Neighborhood: West Seattle

7801 Detroit Ave SW
Seattle, WA 98127

Alyson L. writes: This is my farewell to the glorious deli located smack dab in the Shell Station across the parking lot from my work. I write this in the hopes that others may visit and know the joys that have driven my waist measurement up slowly but surely. Now…

Squid & Ink
Neighborhood: Georgetown

1128 S Albro Pl
Seattle, WA 98108

Mary T. writes: Sounds like a seafood restaurant. Looks like a tattoo parlor. Feels like you're a regular. Eats like a meal.

I'm not sure how I'll feel when I go there for breakfast, but I am a full-on meat-eater, and I am planning to go back there for breakfast…

The Ugly Mug Coffee House

11425 Rainier S
Seattle, WA 98127

Mary T. writes: If 90 percent of life is showing up, I got an A today for finally stopping into the Ugly Mug, whose "Stop thinkin' about it and come on in!" sign out front finally got through to me. At 11 on a Friday the place was empty save for me and Willie, the…

Clover Toys
Neighborhood: Ballard

5335 Ballard Avenue. NW
Seattle, WA 98127

Sarah B. writes: Buying stuff for babies is fun and this store is one of the reasons why.

We ended up here after a romp at "The Other Coast".  I had heard from several other moms that this was the place to get your imported wooden toys.  And it truly is.

Lots of…

Matt's Gourmet Hot Dogs
Neighborhood: Ballard

2325 NW Market St
Seattle, WA 98127

nicole j. writes: Ah deliciousness. Oh how I love cream cheese and onions on a hot dog. Their relish is rather strange though as it's a perfect shade of spring green. That's ok. I'll still eat it!

Clementine
Neighborhood: West Seattle

4447 California Ave SW
Seattle, WA 98127

Maia. J. writes: Stylish original shoes and handbags. I'll admit I think many of the shoes seem a bit too stylish and impractical for my taste but if I was looking for something really funky I'd try here first.

On that note, I got an awesome leather purse-belt here…

Blackbird Bistro
Neighborhood: West Seattle

2329 California Ave SW
Seattle, WA 98116

Gregor G. writes: I have four words for you: banana bread French toast. This was a great choice for brunch in that we didn't have to wait and received attentive service amongst a mellow mid-morning crowd. Food was just standard breakfast stuff, aside from the…

Bag Borrow or Steal
Neighborhood: SODO

1930 6th Avenue South, Suite 104
Seattle, WA 98127

m e l i s s a A. writes: Oh my gosh!

I just came across this website a week or two ago.  I plan on "stealing" a purse! LoL!

So, basically...it's a website where you can LEASE an uber expensive designer bag!  CRAZY, right?!  The other option is purchasing (steal) a pre-leased…

Lioe's Automotive
Neighborhood: Beacon Hill

2400 Beacon Ave S
Seattle, WA 98144

Jason L. writes: This is a review from someone who knows almost nothing about cars and has heard horror stories of mechanics negotiating bad faith. I found a used '00 Honda Civic from a private party that I wanted to buy. I also wanted to have a mechanic do a buyer's…

Delite Bakery
Neighborhood: Beacon Hill

2701 15th Ave S
Seattle, WA 98144

Mitzie H. writes: Best pan de sal* in all of Seattle, OK well it's the only place I've ever bought them from but they are good, damn good.  

As odd as it might sound pan de sal is some what of a comfort food for me.  Every Christmas my dad cooks a big ham and than for…

CityDog Magazine

PO Box 46416
Seattle, WA 98146

John S. writes: Dog owners have got to check out City Dog Magazine.  It's a 'what's what' guide to owning a dog in the city, specifically, the dog-friendly cities of the PNW.  Plus City Dog features all the great adventures you can find outside the city; in the…

White Center Pizza & Spaghetti House

10231 16th Ave SW
Seattle, WA 98146

Tori J. writes: Spiro's and Olympia's kind of prepped me on this, walking in I noticed what many people with a fairly good eye for detials must have before me- I was in a Greek Pizza place. Huzzah! My only good pizza experiences have been American or Greek style…

Miyabi Restaurant

16820 Southcenter Pkwy
Tukwila, WA 98188

Mitzie H. writes: I always forget about this place because well I don't know why I do, I just do.  It is kind of hidden in the Half Price Books strip Mall near Toys R Us so you kind of have to know it's there to find it, kind of like Bai Tong, also in the same strip…

Sharps Roaster & Alehouse

18427 International Blvd
Seatac, WA 98188

Austin H. writes: Salad in a cup!
Say it again, kids...Salad in a cup!

The only notable thing about this joint is the fact that they put a few of their salads together in a huge, handled beer mug and then serve it on your plate in one swift motion.
Plop.

The food is ok,…

Dania Home & Office Interiors

1251 Andover Park W
Tukwila, WA 98188

Shan C. writes: Dania not only offers spectacular furniture you won't find anywhere else, their customer service is out of this world.  You need it, they will find a way to get it.  Have problems with your furniture, they do whatever it takes to make you happy.…

Red Robin

17300 Southcenter Pkwy
Tukwila, WA 98188

Julia Z. writes: September update: We had dinner here Sunday night and got some of the best service we've ever had at a family restaurant from a bright funny gal named Alissa. ASK FOR HER if you dine here!! We had a great conversation with her and even though she was…

Ezell's Famous Chicken
Neighborhood: Rainier Beach

11805 Renton Ave S
Seattle, WA 98178

scott k. writes: Oprah had me slobbering all over myself for some of this deep fried meat! She was telling everyone how that  it's so good she had to have   a private plane fly it in to her! That's just GOT to be some damn good fried chicken I thought to myself! So I…

ACME Bowling, Billiards & Events

100 Andover Park W
Tukwila, WA 98188

Mitzie H. writes: Acme Bowl is a pristine bowling alley if I ever saw one.  After Red Robin we decided to go bowling here.  I walk in and am amazed at how clean and modern and cutting edge the place is.  I'm clearly in bowling alley awe at this point.  We walk past a…

Bai Tong Restaurant

16876 Southcenter Pkwy
Tukwila, WA 98188

Mitzie H. writes: Ok so I lied the other day when I said I normally hit Red Robin when I'm in Southcenter and hungry I forgot about Bai Tong if I make a run to Half Price Books I make a point of grabbing a bite to eat in here if I'm hungry.

Their crab wontons are…

Simply Thai

375 Strander Blvd
Tukwila, WA 98188

mike b. writes: I've eaten here about 5 times for lunch, once for delivery, and once for dinner.
Without exception, the food is flavorful, reasonably priced, and with decent service.
Chicken Satay at $5.95.  Spareribs at $6.95.  Hot and sour or Sweet and Sour soup…

El Ranchon
Neighborhood: Magnolia

3416 W McGraw St
Seattle, WA 98199

Mitzie H. writes: A not so bad Mexican place in Magnolia of all places.

Good chips and salsa - Check!
Good service - Check!
Good Sangria - Check!
Good dry shrimp fajita burrito minus bell peppers - Check!

The place was great; we walked in and were greeted with a "Hola…

Magnolia Ace Hardware Co
Neighborhood: Magnolia

2420 32nd Ave W
Seattle, WA 98199

Pamela L. writes: Better than the big stores with not so much walking..  They can get more stuff in a small place than any store I have ever been to.  Ace is an old school neighborhood store with anything you could possibly need in the hardware department. And the…

Magnolia Thriftway
Neighborhood: Magnolia

3830 34th Ave W
Seattle, WA 98199

Dave A. writes: Dudes.  By FAR the HOTTEST grocery checkers in the Pacific Northwest.  I go there even when I don't need anything.  Highly recommended.