Safeway
Neighborhood: Ballard

1423 NW Market St
Seattle, WA 98107

Jasmine M. writes: The remodel a year or so ago was really odd as the store was hardly 5 years old at that point. But whatev, here it stands now with narrower aisles and more stuff. The majority of the stars is for convenience and the employees tend to be friendlier…

T. M. Dessert Works
Neighborhood: Phinney Ridge

6116 Phinney Ave N
Seattle, WA 98103

Lamis H. writes: Best cake ever! Beautiful cakes that taste as good as they look.

Full Circle Farm CSA

PO Box 608
Carnation, WA 98014

Chloe H. writes: I've been a member of FCF for a few months now, and I think that it is genius.  
See, I got all fired up about joining a CSA some time in February, but after doing a bit of research, I realized that many traditional CSAs have prescribed times that…

Quality Cheese
Neighborhood: Downtown

1508 Pike Pl
Seattle, WA 98101

Jessica Y. writes: It really wouldn't have taken much for this place to win me over. I mean, come on. It's cheese. Actually, it's *quality* cheese.

But what pushes it from "hey, I like cheese" goodness to "OMG! Cheese!" greatness is the service. I approached the…

Sunset Hill Greenmarket
Neighborhood: Ballard

6405 32nd Ave NW
Seattle, WA 98107

Ian K. writes: Being right across from Rain City, I've always glimpsed at this place, wondering what it was. NO MORE!

I strode inside, knocking cans and fruit to the floor with my massive wrestler's hands, demanding to know whose business this was. The "owner" said…

Safeway Pharmacy
Neighborhood: Roosevelt

7300 Roosevelt Way NE
Seattle, WA 98115

Joel H. writes: Best. Safeway. Ever.

I love my local Safeway! The staff are awesome -- I have not met a one of them who aren't nice and friendly, helpful and great to chat to while they scan your groceries. The pharmacy is staffed by the best people as well -- Aaron…

Larry's Markets

7320 170th Ave NE
Redmond, WA 98052

Eva K. writes: If you've read my letter to the management of Gelson's Market (Pasadena, CA) you'll know that I'm a snob when it comes to grocery stores. Admittedly I have yet to go to Metropolitan which was recommended to me on several occasions but damn it it's…

Monkey Grind Espresso Bar
Neighborhood: Greenwood

518 N 85th St
Seattle, WA 98103

Mike M. writes: Fair trade, shade grown coffee that is brewed up well and delivered by friendly folks makes this a place worth going, but beware - if you are creeped out, unnerved or otherwise put off by monkey images, entering here will put you face to face with…

Trader Joe's 132

12632 120th Ave NE
Kirkland, WA 98034

Steve M. writes: This is apparently the busiest Trader Joes in Washington State.  That's not too surprising - it is very convenient if you are communing on I-405 Northbound.  

There is plenty of parking, as they're one of the few tenants on their side of the strip…

Costco Wholesale

24008 Snohomish-Woodinville Rd SE
Woodinville, WA 98072

Julia Z. writes: It's pretty new, but don't even imagine you'll be the first to discover it! This Costco is nearly ALWAYS busy, with the huge range of items that they carry and the convenient location just off 522. The prices are good, the selection is so-so (if they…

Qfc-Quality Food Centers Pharmacies

3550 Factoria Blvd SE
Bellevue, WA 98006

Julia Z. writes: I used to live in this neighborhood (well, nearby anyway) and my daughter still goes to school half a mile away so we're in here somewhat regularly.

It's clean, it's well-stocked, the people working there are helpful and friendly. The seafood guy is…

Cafe Neo
Neighborhood: Maple Leaf

9172 Roosevelt Way NE
Maple Leaf, WA 98115

Maria C. writes: Brand new place in Maple Leaf, like a week old, and after driving by their "Grand Opening Soon" sign for MONTHS, I just had to do a quick swerve today when it looked open. Finally. It's cute. Lots of wood, a couple of counters in front of the light…

Boulangerie Nantaise
Neighborhood: Belltown

2507 4th Ave
Seattle, WA 98121

Jennifer P. writes: I sure hope nobody asks me where my favorite place to grab lunch in Belltown is, because I can't pronounce it. (Boolongery Nontaze? Boolaundry Nontease? Gah! Me no speaky the French!)

So... If I tell you about this place, do you promise not to go in…

Faire Gallery Cafe
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill

1351 East Olive Way
Seattle, WA 98122

Matt R. writes: Hello.  My name is Matt and I am a Nutella fiend.
Everyone else at Nutella Anonymous Meeting:  Hello, Matt!

I heard, through Yelp, that this coffee shop has a Nutella mocha.  I had to try it.  I went here and it was disappointingly bland.  It was a…

Nibbana Thai Cookery

527 108th Avenue NE
Bellevue, WA 98004

John C. writes: So for some reason on a Sunday Night you wait in line for movie tickets at Lincoln Square....only to have the show sell out, take your happy ass around the corner to this little Thai joint.

Juicy Satay, Tasty Soups & Noodles...plenty of hot & spicy to…

Cascioppo Bros Italian Meat Market
Neighborhood: Ballard

2364 NW 80th St
Seattle, WA 98117

Anthony D. writes: See my review for Fresh Fish Company!

I can't say enough great things about Cascioppo Bros! Their hot Italian sausage is just like Grandma used to make from scratch. But there is more to this little gem than just sausage. The chops, steaks, and ground…

Cupcake Royale
Neighborhood: West Seattle

4556 California Avenue SW
Seattle, WA 98116

Maia. J. writes: The cupcakes get one star. We only went here because Bakery Nouveau was closed and I couldn't get a chocolate tart. *CRIES*

I had a chocolate cupcake with lavender frosting. It was dry and crumbly and crumbled all over the gd table making a huge mess…

El Mercado Latino
Neighborhood: Downtown

1514 Pike Place
Suite 6
Seattle, WA 98101

megan w. writes: As you may already know, yuca frita is the new french fries. French fries are so last year. French fries are for philistines.

So where would one procure some yucca (and perhaps some plantains, since they are also very tasty when fried)??  At the…

Queen Anne Specialty Market
Neighborhood: Queen Anne

300 2nd Ave W
Seattle, WA 98119

Jessi M. writes: Any place where I can pick up cleaning products, toothpaste, and serves gyros is Ok by me. On my way back from the gym, I popped in here. I probably threw away my entire 45 mins of cardio, just ordering this meat stuffed sammich. But it was worth it.…

Caffe Bella

2621 5th Ave
Seattle, WA 98121

John C. writes: I am a coffee whore...I could not say it more plainly....There are at least 8 coffee shops within a 4 block walk of my apartment(unfortunately 2 are dinero estrella...how's that for Spanglish)...and I have different uses for all of em....

This one is…

Impromptu Wine & Art Bar
Neighborhood: Madison Park

4235 E Madison St
Seattle, WA 98112

Corinne H. writes: This place is fantastic!  I actually am not a big wine person, but am very into great food and so I was both educated and made  ridiculously happy by my visit to Impromptu.  The sommelier was very patient with helping us pick our wine (something…

The Cheese Cellar

100 4th Avenue
Suite 150
Seattle, WA 98109

Alyson L. writes: Not too many people know this about me, but I LOOOOOOVE good cheese. As a matter of fact, I've been known to drive to freakin' Montesano to buy it in bulk from my favorite creamery.

Lucky for me, Seattle Cheese Cellar carries some of the more popular…

Kahili Coffee

105 South Lake Street
Kirkland, WA 98033

Derek C. writes: Once, a place where I would travel to for many reasons: baristas that had a passion for making good coffee and a calm/relaxing atmosphere to name a few.

Times have changed.

Now, I would still drop by if it were on the way simply because of the great…

Shell Food Mart and Gas

1505 N.E. 205th Street
Lake Forest Park, WA 98155

patrick g. writes: Don't wanna pay those jacked up prices for soda pop, candy and various goodies at the Regal Mountlake 9 Cinema?  Stop here on your way and stock up and shove it in your purse, back pack or what have you.  It's really the smart thing to do.  

I've…

Brown & Haley

1940 E 11th St
Tacoma, WA 98421

Jami K. writes: Wow, what an amazing place. I've lived here almost all of my life and this past weekend marked my first visit to this great place.

I'd given my boyfriend Mountain Bars before and he loved it. I mentioned that their factory was in Tacoma. He joked…

Wild Salmon Seafood Market
Neighborhood: Magnolia

1900 W. Nickerson Street
Seattle, WA 98119

William F. writes: I don't give 5's... but this place is worth it.  Closer than Pike's and actually have FREE parking! That alone is worth 5 stars.

I spoke with Tyler. I asked if they sold sashimi grade salmon. He said no, but other people have eaten it raw without a…

The Confectionery

4608 26th Ave NE
Seattle, WA 98105

Maria C. writes: Walking by I saw saltwater taffy and nearly ran into the window glass. I'm going through a large bag now of assorted flavors as I type. The kids keep asking for some because they ate all theirs, but these are MINE. I love saltwater taffy. Reminds me…

Opa Beppo's Coffee Shop

1083 Lk Washington Blvd North
Suite 50
Renton, WA 98056

Alvin N. writes: After My Adventure @ Fry's Electronics, I was craving some Espresso.

Opa Beppo's Coffee Shop is tucked away by the Boeing Building & situated inside the Bristol Apartments Bottom floor, its close to Coulon Park which makes it perfect to go…

Aurora Oriental Market

15202 Aurora Ave N
Shoreline, WA 98133

Joolie T. writes: rare finds, even being a Korean myself... this place has products that are rare to find. i love their BanChan (side dish) selections. they sell my favorite Banana Milk there. i could never find it at BooHan or Hodori.

Capers
Neighborhood: West Seattle

4521 California Ave SW
Seattle, WA 98116

Mitzie H. writes: Last night I had some time to kill before meeting a girlfriend for dinner at Mashiko's so I decided to check out a few of my favorite shops in the Junction.  

Capers is another happy place of mine, I just wish my bank account allowed me to get…

Minglement

20316 Vashon Hwy SW
Vashon, WA 98070

Maria C. writes: When I was a kid and I was very good, my mom would buy me a Tiger Milk bar when we shopped at the Minglement. It was a carob kind of childhood. I always bought her homemade soaps for Christmas from here. We like to think we made eachother happy, but…

Star Lite on the Oasis
Neighborhood: University District

1405 N.E. 50th Street
Seattle, WA 98105

Robyn H. writes: Great place to grab a cup of cappucino before the movie showing at the Grand Ilusion Theater. Since both businesses share the same space, then that makes it super easy.  
Smooth espresso makes for a good cappucino and the barista who made mine was an…

Sunney's Cafe
Neighborhood: University District

4736 University Way N.E.
Seattle, WA 98105

Brian P. writes: ESL Alert:  This is not a cafe, it is a Korean restaurant.  That being said, its pretty good food.  

Unlike so many of the pseudo-Korean places on the Ave which hide their Korean food behind teriyaki dishes , Sunney's stays true to its Korean roots…

Baker's Restuarant
Neighborhood: Lake City

12534 Lake City Way NE
Seattle, WA 98125

jaci d. writes: Family restaurant and candy shop. Went there on a staff outing and we all wound up with ice cream sundaes the size of our heads. Beware! Sugar rush! The selection was truly mind-boggling.

I've been there once for breakfast & had amazing potato…

Tully's Coffee

10500 NE 8th St
Bellevue, WA 98004

Steve G. writes: This is the Tully's in the Bellevue Place complex (same building as Daniels).  They are such great folks in there - they make you feel like Norm walking into Cheers.

What would a coffee place be without great coffee???  They have incredible coffee…

Oh! Chocolate

2703 76th Avenue S.E.
Mercer Island, WA 98040

Elsa B. writes: MMMMM!!!  I love chocolate and for those who think that Hershey bars taste like brown wax, there is a solution!  Try out Oh Chocolate on Mercer Island or in the Hyatt building in Bellevue. Tasty!!

Corner's Grocery & Dairy

8460 164th Ave NE
Redmond, WA 98052

Kate M. writes: It isn't often that you see a review for a convenience store. However, this litle market is definitely worthy. This family run business really does have every little thing you need on the fly. Avoid a trip to QFC and pop on in for your ice cream,…

60th Street Desserts
Neighborhood: Sand Point

7401 Sand Point Way NE
Seattle, WA 98115

Starla S. writes: Eeency weency is the footprint. Ginormous is the yummines. These guys serve THEE best bftst burritos of anywhere. The sandwiches and pastries never fail to satisfy me and the freezer holds many options for a quick dinner. Absolutely the best…