Fran's Chocolates
Neighborhood: University District

2626 NE University Village St
Seattle, WA 98105

Michelle B. writes: It is with a heavy heart that I let the good Yelpers of Seattle know about some very sad news. Fran's is no longer allowed to make ice cream.

There is a sign above the ice cream case that explains that the health department said "No More" and that…

University Book Store
Neighborhood: University District

4326 University Way NE
Seattle, WA 98105

Ian S. writes: Eh.  If I was buying a textbook for my course, I guess I would come here if I couldn't get it for cheaper online.

The free gift wrapping that others mention is pretty cool, but in this intarwebb age, I don't really care.  Most of my gifts are…

Slave To The Needle
Neighborhood: Wallingford

403 N.E. 45th Street
Seattle, WA 98105

Jasmine M. writes: One day when I was 14 and I stood looking at my horrid, doom-and-gloom self in a mirror  while I pierced my nose with the gold star earring that was used to originally pierce one of my ears when I was 10 (from Spencer's). I had been holding an ice…

Big Picture
Neighborhood: Belltown

2505 1st Ave
Seattle, WA 98121

John C. writes: So you say you want a Manhattan, a Movie, and some delicious white cheddar popcorn...Do you happen to live Downtown? Because it could be closer than you think...or at least closer than I thought for 6 months...

Thanks to Yelp I feel like an insider in…

Discovery Park
Neighborhood: Magnolia

3801 W Government Way
Seattle, WA 98199

Michelle B. writes: Where in the hell am I?

On a recent sunny clear day I went to Discovery Park to clear my head and ponder life, little did I know I would get lost despite my best efforts to stay on the trail. Sure, sure, laugh at me all you want, I got lost in a park…

The Dish
Neighborhood: Ballard

4358 Leary Way NW
Seattle, WA 98107

Bryan K. writes: Maybe I'm wrong and maybe I'm blind, but I didn't see pancakes on the menu, hence the 4 stars.  I was kind of in the mood for a breakfast combo type thingee, but sadly, no pancakes.  Wah!  

But I went with the Eggs Benedict, it was out of this world…

Super Jock 'n Jill
Neighborhood: Green Lake

7210 E Green Lake Dr N
Seattle, WA 98115

Tiffany S. writes: So nice that they treated me like an athlete instead of the couch potato that I'm fighting not to be. I'm on a heavy walking routine these days so I needed really good shoes. I tried a number of pairs before I hit the right combination, but then I…

Jak's Grill
Neighborhood: West Seattle

4548 California Ave SW
Seattle, WA 98116

Katie S. writes: Number #1 on Yelp right now.. Excellent!

Jak's is easily the best 'steak/ ambiance/ value/ service' for your money steakhouse I've ever been to. Other steakhouses 'jak' up their prices.. not here!

I've only been to the W. Seattle loc, which you'll…

Easy Street Records and Cafe
Neighborhood: West Seattle

4559 California Ave SW
Seattle, WA 98116

Mary T. writes: Dave is making us move to West Seattle so he can live here.

Restaurant Zoe
Neighborhood: Belltown

2137 2nd Ave
Seattle, WA 98121

Lainie L. writes: Very rarely there is that perfect storm of a gorgeous fall night, beloved company, a rock star staff, wonderful wine and cocktails and luscious food.  When all those elements come together it makes for a perfect evening.

My sweetheart and I were on…

Cinerama
Neighborhood: Belltown

2100 4th Ave
Seattle, WA 98121

Sean M. writes: I went here last week to see Transformers. A true geek flick. Really what this theater is made for. (Thank you Paul Allen.) The fact of the matter is I didn't really want the movie to start because I was having so much fun listening the people around…

Frites
Neighborhood: First Hill, Capitol Hill

925 E. Pike Street
Seattle, WA 98122

Michelle B. writes: These are the french fries that they serve in Heaven. I heard that Frites has an exclusive contract with the main Man himself and that his favorite dipping sauce is tartar too. You could get something else, you can always repent later.

We truly do…

Espresso Vivace Roasteria Cafe
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill

901 E Denny Way
Seattle, WA 98122

Michelle B. writes: WARNING: There is no longer wi-fi on the weekends until after 6:00. Grrrrr.....

Dappled sunlight people! Seriously, what is better than school chairs, dappled sunlight, good music, and fanfuckingtastic coffee? Nothing, nothing at all.

Hands down my…

Zero Zero
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill

1525 Summit Avenue
Seattle, WA 98127

Alyson L. writes: After wearing my hair in a ponytail or under a hat for MONTHS because my stylist moved to Oregon, I finally decided to buck up and get a damn haircut from someone else...Thank the Internet Gods for Yelp, otherwise I would have been at a total loss as…

Kerry Park
Neighborhood: Queen Anne

211 W. Highland Drive
Seattle, WA 98127

Tim O. writes: The quintessential view of Seattle - Space Needle, downtown, the stadiums, Mt. Rainier (if you're lucky), islands, and water.

Also the reason everyone who hasn't been here thinks the Space Needle is the largest building in Seattle. Our old friend…

Central Market At Shoreline

15505 Westminster Way N
Shoreline, WA 98133

Michelle B. writes: Oooohhh Aaaahhhh...

Fantastic fish, amazing produce, an entire wall devoted to cheese. I started to fall in love...until I looked a little closer.

Picking out fruits and veggies wasn't a mindless task. If I'm paying these types of prices I want to be…

John Fluevog Shoes
Neighborhood: Downtown

205 Pine St
Seattle, WA 98101

Jessi M. writes: Insta boner, Shoe porn...
I feel like I'm walking in the red light district everytime I pass Fluevog.
Yesterday..I about humped the window. the salesman noticed me but didn't even seem phased, you know he sees it all the time.
 So I started a Fluevog…

Michou Fresca Inc.
Neighborhood: Downtown

1904 Pike Pl
Seattle, WA 98101

Mitzie H. writes: Another tasty lunch spot in the Market that should not be missed.  Their sierra chicken sandwich is mmm mmm good and how can I forget about their two tomato, basil and mozzarella sandwich oh so good.  Besides sandwiches they also have a deli case…

Mee Sum Pastry
Neighborhood: Downtown

1526 Pike Pl
Seattle, WA 98101

Carrie H. writes: Mmmm... I love MEE SUM hot, steamy, buns filled with meat.

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Pike Place Fish Market
Neighborhood: Downtown

86 Pike St
Seattle, WA 98101

WALTER P. writes: Bring on the main ingredient for my Hawaiian Style Salmon dish!  And if there's leftovers i'll make sinigang with it!

Met up with the fellas of Pike Place Fish Market and they hooked my up big time with their best salmon!     Fresh from the sea within…

Cal Anderson Park
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill

1635 11th Avenue
Seattle, WA 98102

Emily T. writes: I walk through this park at least once almost every single day of my life. It's probably the loveliest part of my commute. Last Sunday I was up early, there was a light flurry of snow blustering around, and the water in one part of the reservoir pool…

Half Price Books
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill

115 Belmont Ave E
Seattle, WA 98102

Michelle B. writes: Somewhere in between Elliott Bay Books and the Seattle Public Library you can find my adoration of Half Price Books.

If I am to cheap to pay full price for a book and I don't have the patience to wait for it to come in at the Library then this is the…

Piroshki On Broadway
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill

128 Broadway E
Seattle, WA 98102

Julea R. writes: Borscht!
I know I probably only love it because of the 1/2 Ukrainian uranium enriched blood pumping through my veins, but slurping down a nice hot bowl of deep red beet stew puts me in my Happy Place.
(One of them)  
Piroshki!
Oh, hot dough filled with…

Bailey-Coy Books
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill

414 Broadway E
Seattle, WA 98102

Jessi B. writes: a conversation...

me: "do you have 100 years of solitude? i couldn't find it under 'G' on the shelf."
*we go look for it together.*
her: "sorry, here it is under 'M'. some silly anglo didn't shelf it properly."

i love this place. just wish their…

Pomodoro Ristorante Italiano
Neighborhood: Eastlake

2366 Eastlake Ave E.
Suite 101
Seattle, WA 98102

Jessie D. writes: I'm glad that my latest visit to Pomodoro wasn't my first visit, because I may not have gone back. It must have been an off night, as we waited 45 minutes for our entrees AFTER our tapas and palate cleansers had been cleared. The server was…

Volunteer Park
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill

1247 15th Ave E
Seattle, WA 98102

Matt R. writes: Is it sunny outside with clear skies and you happen to be in Capitol Hill?  Get here if at all possible!  The various means of entertainment are endless:

1)  Go into the water tower for some of the most amazing views of Seattle and surrounding areas…

Espresso Vivace Sidewalk Bar
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill

321 Broadway E
Seattle, WA 98102

Michelle B. writes: One of the main selling points of my condo is that it was located within a stones throw of this place. I'm not sure how I will ever move off the hill now...

I hate this place. I hate that it has spoiled me so completely that I honestly have a hard…

Gas Works Park
Neighborhood: Wallingford

2101 North Northlake Way
Seattle, WA 98103

Sean M. writes: I've read that they have just discovered tar bubbling up from the grounds. This used to be a gas refinery in the 1950's until the city bought it and turned it into a park.

Based on that shady history who knows what kinds of horrors lurk in the area.…

Greenlake Park
Neighborhood: Green Lake

7201 E .Green Lake Drive N.
Seattle, WA 98103

scott k. writes: I THINK GREENLAKE IS HAUNTED! BE CAREFUL!

I've been walking around Greenlake every morning with a very trustworthy stiltwalking, fire breathing, interior designer for the last 4 months (it only sounds dangerous)!
She can attest to the fact that it…

Seattle Public Library
Neighborhood: Downtown

1000 Fourth Avenue
Seattle, WA 98104

Dan T. writes: Lately, I can't believe how much excitement I'd hear about the Seattle Library. And it was amazing.. IN A TWILIGHT ZONE type of way!

When I got there instead of being welcomed by Rod Serling I got saw a group of shady guys loitering outside. Unlike…

Il Terrazzo Carmine
Neighborhood: Pioneer Square

411 1st Ave S
Seattle, WA 98104

Miss Mary Ann D. writes: NOTE:  skip to *** for the useful part.

Mariaaaaaa.
I just met a girl named Maria,
and suddenly I find,
her nose is in my wine...

This is what happens when you invite a bunch o' yelpers out to dinner, and that's okay, cuz I don't mind nosey broads.

I do…

Magic Mouse Toys
Neighborhood: Pioneer Square

603 1st Ave
Seattle, WA 98104

Peter W. writes: I used to work for F.A.O. Schwarz a long long time ago in downtown, and we'd recommend people to this place.  I also love action figures... Yet still shop here (they don't carry action figures).  Why?  It's two floors of toys new and classic.  We're…

Sichuanese Cuisine Restaurant
Neighborhood: International District

1048 S Jackson St
Seattle, WA 98104

D.J. Y. writes: 5 star service, 5 star flavor, 5 star spicy goodness!!

OMG!!  This place is the bomb!!  Two words, HOT POT!!!  HOLLA!!!

This tiny hole in the wall serves of some of the finest Ma Po Tofu this side of heaven!  Tasty and spicy yet you could still feel…

Kisaku
Neighborhood: Wallingford

2101 N 55th St
Seattle, WA 98103

Ken K. writes: New yelp facelift for 2007.

Owner Ryuichi Nakano prior to starting up Kisaku restaurant, spent quite a bit of time at another place, it was either I Love Sushi or We Be Sushi (the one that has multiple locations). I'm not sure if he has any formal…

Fremont News
Neighborhood: Fremont

3416 Fremont Ave N
Seattle, WA 98103

Dan P. writes: fremont has a bizarre jekyll-and-hyde personality.

during the day - great place: coffee shops, good local record store, arty-interesting people wandering around.  at night - f'in awful: bands of backward-cap-wearing meat-heads roaming the streets,…

Mr. Gyros
Neighborhood: Greenwood

8411 Greenwood Ave N
Seattle, WA 98103

Matt R. writes: Have you ever tasted perfection?  You know, the type of thing where it seems like everything freezes and you expect to look up and see Agent Smith holding a pistol to your head and Morpheus saying, "Distracted much, you dumbass*?"

That is how I feel…

Rancho Bravo Tacos
Neighborhood: Wallingford

211 NE 45th St
Seattle, WA 98105

Akiva S. writes: RESUME OF RANDY S. FROM YELP

OBJECTIVE:  To review the Rancho Bravo Tacos Taco Truck on 45th in Wallingford, Seattle, Washington

QUALIFICATIONS:  I'm from the south and I lived with a Spanish family for many years.  This means that I expect you to…

Lincoln Square Cinemas

700 Bellevue Way NE
Bellevue, WA 98004

mel r. writes: Yes, stadium seating. Yes imitation leather reclining seats. Yes all the popular concessions that make your tongue scream 'YES' and your wallet 'NO'.

It has to be a seriously wicked blockbuster hit that makes me wanna drop my panties and get me to go…

Mediterranean Kitchen

103 Bellevue Way NE
Ste 1
Bellevue, WA 98004

Stephanie P. writes: "Do you like garlic?" asked my dining companion as we walked in.  "I mean, REALLY like garlic?"  Not to worry, I assured him, garlic was a good friend of mine.  But even with the warning, I wasn't fully prepared for how stinky my car, my kitchen, and…