Silver City Restaurant and Brewery

2799 NW Myhre Rd
Silverdale, WA 98383

Alain L. writes: I was staying not too far from here and stolled in around 6:30. First off parking is at a premium, the lot for the restuarant is not even adequate. Since it's in a mall area, I'd recommend parking where they seem to be building a Kohl's or closing a…

Commuter Comforts

PO Box 11694
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110

Barb B. writes: I am SO looking forward to getting my quadruple shot thunder thighs mocha with whipped cream, thank you very much, in t-minus two days now....I can't wait.  
Also, no "tude" found here like with the occasional Pegasus and Blackbird barista's. Just…

Friendly Food Mart

4800 Jackson Ave SE
Port Orchard, WA 98366

Rance M. writes: Store is operated by the two propriators, Sam and Young who are truely wonderful people; the prices are as expeted as is at any convienience store;  comparable choices are good.
The store is clean and neat and yes, there is a public "clean" bathroom…

Tully's Coffee

4800 Jackson Ave SE Ste 101
Port Orchard, WA 98366

Rance M. writes: Great coffee bar, there is plenty of room for sitting and drinking a good cup of drip or specially blended coffee; the store is clean neat and employees friendly.
Quiet enough to sit and read with no interruptions. Has a good accessable drive through…

Java Jazz
Neighborhood: Queen Anne

3457 15th Avenue W
Seattle, WA 98119

Rassamee H. writes: This is the place to go when you want to splurge on a dark mocha with whip. They give out free chocolate covered coffee beans with your drink, so you get extra caffeinated. Plus they give you a cute little sticker on your coffee lid, which I decorate…

Chatter Creek

18659 142nd Ave NE
Bldg E
Woodinville, WA 98072

Carly L. writes: It was Washington wine Passport weekend, and there were LOTS of wines to be tasted. Being the wine snob I am, I researched alot of the places to taste, and this wasn't participating in the "passport" aspect of the weekend, but due to the location,…

Woodhouse Family Cellars

15500 Woodinville Redmond RD. NE
Suite C600
Woodinville, WA 98072

Carly L. writes: This would be a wonderful place to hold an event... tall ceilings, a huge kitchen, and windows to the back area to see all the barrels. The wine wasn't terrible, in fact, I was a big fan of the tempranillo. But being the second to last stop of the…

Caffe Ladro
Neighborhood: Queen Anne

2205 Queen Anne Ave N
Seattle, WA 98109

Michelle B. writes: The axis of coffee evil is situated at the intersection of Queen Anne Ave N and Boston Street. Here, you will find a Starbucks, a Peet's, and a Tully's all vying for your attention with their slick attempts at brand differentiation.

It's kind of…

Moe's Market

15620 Hwy 99
Ste 7
Lynnwood, WA 98046

Karl H. writes: Maybe I'm just romanticizing this and have watched one too many episodes of HBO's The Wire and maybe Moe's truly is just a local convenience store. But, can we say bodega?

Don't get me wrong, you can buy the single roll of toilet paper, the single can…

Double D D Meats

5602 232nd St SW
Ste 104
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043

D.J. Y. writes: While I have yet to step inside, I always seem to drive by this place when they are closed, damn....

Oh, they sell Bacon Salt: http://www.baconsalt.com/

That alone has to be worth 5 stars!

Caffe Ladro- Issaquah Highlands

1200 10th Ave NE
Issaquah, WA 98027

K D. writes: I'm ashamed to admit that I'm a bit of a Starbuck's junkie. I work just 2 doors down from one, and as much as I try to convince myself that the coffee "really isn't very good" (honestly, it really isn't!) or "It's too expensive to get 2 venti Mochas…

Starbucks Coffee Company
Neighborhood: Downtown

PO Box 34067
Seattle, WA 98124

Grace K. writes: God did good.  He created one hell of a world, and one mighty fascinating creature called "man".  (OK, man, woman, human, whatever - "man".)

Man, on the other hand, doesn't do many altogether great things, in my opinion.  But one good invention that…

Boehm's Chocolates & Gift Store

148 S.W. 148th Street
Suite B120
Burien, WA 98166

Veronica S C. writes: I just found out there's a Boehm's in Burien!  If you're not familiar with this place, it's a pretty good local chocolatier based out of Issaquah.  I didn't realize they had other locations until I happened upon it tonight- what a treat!  The…

Sweet Addition, Inc

317 NW Gilman Blvd
Ste 43
Issaquah, WA 98027

Jen C. writes: It's funny that someone said that the salad portions are small because I always think if you get a salad sampler it's WAY too much food.. they heap on the salad portions. That being said.... it's a pretty good lunch spot. Too expensive for everyday…

Tully's Coffee

4500 NE Sunset Blvd
Renton, WA 98059

Amy B. writes: I know that I should only drink fair-trade organically shade grown coffee - but honestly I just can't care that much about everything.  I should - but I don't.  So instead of going to my local small business coffee shop - I go to Tully's.  I like it…

Revolutions Espresso and Bakery

7012 Woodlawn Avenue N.E. near Greenlake
Seattle, WA 98115

Robyn H. writes: Great little cafe, love the decor and best of all....it isn't a carbon copy of Starbucks!  They serve Caff Vita coffee and have sumptuous bakery goods to choose from.  The barista was a little slow the last time I went but maybe he was distracted by…

Online Coffee Company
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill

1720 E Olive Way
Seattle, WA 98102

Tynesha G. writes: What more can a person ask for?

glass of vino (if you so desire), or a good cuppa joe, and the internet to play on.

4 stars...rock on.

Punjab Sweets

23617 104th Ave SE
Ste C
Kent, WA 98031

J.D. D. writes: Beyond fantastic.  Make any ridiculous excuse you want to go here.  
First, the actual restaurant has a case full of Indian candies, just about every color of the rainbow, and very fragrant...save that thought for the end of your meal, then get a box…

Ly's Donuts
Neighborhood: University District

4336 Roosevelt Way N.E.
Seattle, WA 98105

audrey w. writes: For 65 cents, the glazed _____  at Ly's Donuts, provides a cheap and delicious ____.  

a. Crueller; thrill
b. Drop Donut; meal, so that I may afford my gym dues (see review for club Zum).
c. French Donut; substitute for a foreign lover.
d. Cruella de…

New York Cupcakes

175 Bellevue Square
Bellevue, WA 98004

Sophia S. writes: They're little packages of perfection.  Cupcakes beautifully topped with buttercream frosting.  I usually get the Long Island Lemon and it's like taking a moment out just to be happy.  
Everybody seems to go to Cupcake Royale, but I like the cupcakes…

Sunflour Bakery Cafe

3118 NE 65th St
Seattle, WA 98115

Corey W. writes: Crab cakes were delicious.  
Great red potatoes.
Pesto scrambled eggs were solid, but not what I would ever order again.
Wheat toast needed more butter, but the homemade jelly at the table helped a lot.  

Strawberry rhubarb pie was excellent...crust was…

Madrona Homemade Deli Market
Neighborhood: Madrona/Leschi

3309 E Union St
Seattle, WA 98122

Lisa F. writes: The local go to store for beer, wine, cigs, drinks, snacks and deli sandwiches. Its a really clean, nice shop and some items are overpriced, but that is to be expected for this type of convenience store.

Sixth Avenue Wine Seller
Neighborhood: Downtown

600 Pine St
Seattle, WA 98101

Maria C. writes: Went to see a movie and found a new wine shop. A fun wine shop that also sells cigars. I don't smoke cigars, but I guess it adds to the atmosphere. They carry an extensive and excellent selection of champagnes - most of which I couldn't possibly…

Port Gamble General Store

32400 Rainier Ave, #3
Port Gamble, WA 98364

Tiffany S. writes: I had to make my own iced coffee with a handful of little creamers and ice from the soda machine, but they serve huckleberry ice cream so all is forgiven.

Scottish Tea Shop
Neighborhood: Madrona/Leschi

1121 34th Ave
Seattle, WA 98122

Lisa F. writes: This is a cute little shop in Madrona where they sell Scottish Tea and Scottish specialty items. The women who owns the shop gave me step by step instruction on how to brew the perfect pot of Edinburgh tea.

Fred Meyer One Stop Shopping

1900 SE Sedgwick Rd
Port Orchard, WA 98366

marie b. writes: I love going here for the bulk food section. It's the best in the area, I have found. There are grains here that even 'health food stores' don't carry. Plus, the prices are SO GOOD!! If there is something they don't carry, ask an associate. I have…

Fraiche Cup

105 Washington Ave
Bremerton, WA 98337

Ray C. writes: An odd little establishment located in an odd part of town where nothing outside of a 1-block radius of the terminal stays open past the afternoon on Saturday (and perhaps other days as well); it was d-e-a-d. We arrived in search of a…

Austin Chase Coffee

19723 10th Ave NE Ste 200
Poulsbo, WA 98370

Jacob S. writes: I have only recently visited the Austin Chase Poulsbo location, and was quite pleased with my beverage and the friendly barista.  

This particular location offers 7 or 8 tables and a couple of chairs in the corner.  The best thing?  FREE Wi-fi!

Poulsbo Tea House and Art Gallery

19132 NE Jensen Way
Poulsbo, WA 98370

marie b. writes: Take a break from 'walking the street' and enjoy this beautiful atmosphere. It offers a high tea and scones, and is also known for their quiche. It's a phenomenally relaxing and wonderful atmosphere!

There's bulk tea available along with gift items.…

Juan Valdez Cafe
Neighborhood: Downtown

1427 Fifth Ave
Seattle, WA 98101

Rachel S. writes: THEY HAVE CARDAMOM COFFEE!! THEY HAVE CARDAMOM COFFEE!! THEY HAVE CARDAM . . . er, sorry, perhaps I'd better try this again a little later, when I've had a chance to calm down.

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All right, here we go again, sedately:

There was a time, oh, long, so…

Barbacoa
Neighborhood: Queen Anne

2209 Queen Anne Ave N
Seattle, WA 98109

Justin C. writes: Barbacoa is slightly hidden (just north of Boston St) in Queen Anne.  But the place is always packed and rightly so.  They serve a great mix of Southwest inspired dishes at reasonable prices.  From the name I thought it was going to be more of a…

Uwajimaya Inc
Neighborhood: International District

519 6th Ave S
Seattle, WA 98104

Jonathan P. writes: When I first arrived to Seattle after coming from Hawaii, as far as the food goes - there was little here for me to be excited about.  But then I found out about Uwajimaya.  They've got all kinds of treats that a local kid needs when they're far away…

R & R Espresso

13410 NE 175th St
Woodinville, WA 98072

Julia Z. writes: R & R Espresso brews a good cup of coffee and has a wide range of other items too. They have a variety of teas, many sugar-free and regular flavoring syrups, and a lot of baked goods, although quite a few of those do come from Costco -- that doesn't…

Market Cafe
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill

1501 17th Avenue East
Seattle, WA 98112

Jolene N. writes: Fun little place. Use to be old "grouchos" that as kids in the 70s-80s we used to frequent to buy candy on our way home from Stevens primary school nearby. Just a few blocks from Volunteer Park, you can get a nice sandwich and coffee and enjoy a…

Neptunes Juice
Neighborhood: Downtown

808 2nd Ave
Seattle, WA 98104

Tom E. writes: Great place for smoothies! Very, very tasty with a wide variety of selicious flavors. They are attached to the Pure Fitness, and so they also have many protein bars and extra protein that you can add to your smoothie. They also have a small menu of…

Dilettante Mocha Cafe
Neighborhood: Madrona/Leschi

400 Pine St
Bellevue, WA 98004

Sam H. writes: I like my coffee like my women. Black and Bitter. OK not really, but it's a good joke. The coffee is much smoother than the 5(!) Starbuck's within a block of this place serve. I go here whenever I need something different. My favorite three drinks…

Dale's Delicatessen Restaurant

632 NW Richmond Beach Rd
Shoreline, WA 98177

Candice R. writes: Nice, local atmosphere with a dash of class. This place is great for its sandwiches and the waffle fries... OH THE WAFFLE FRIES (best with tartar sauce). It's pricey, but it's worth it. Close to the beach, it's a nice place to grab a bite then head…