American Music
Neighborhood: Fremont

4450 Fremont Ave N
Seattle, WA 98103

Kat H. writes: My roommate's new puppy got out. I was the only person home. It wasn't my fault--I swear...the wind blew the door open, which hadn't latched properly! Apparantly, the 4-footed golden girl made her way to busy Fremont Ave. The golden boys of American…

Tawon Thai Restaurant
Neighborhood: Fremont

3410 Fremont Ave N
Seattle, WA 98103

Josephine M. writes: I've heard it said before that there are more thai resturants than children in Fremont, and I'm pretty sure it's true.  I have tried all of them now, to the best of my knowlege, and Tawon is the cream of the crop.

The atmosphere here is just awesome,…

Guild-Forty-Fifth St Theatre
Neighborhood: Wallingford

2115 N 45th St
Seattle, WA 98103

Mitzie H. writes: If you want to check out high quality, independent films and first-run foreign films this is your place.

This theater has comfy, stadium seating, perfect for the vertically challenged like myself, you won't have to worry if the Jolly Green Giant sits…

Video Isle
Neighborhood: Fremont

4459 Fremont Avenue N.
Seattle, WA 98103

Aaron M. writes: Hot damn a local video store where they give a damn.  They have a decent selection great prices staff who actually know movies.  Best of all they have free bag of popcorn and dog treats if you bring your pooch.

Fremont Antique Mall
Neighborhood: Fremont

3419 Fremont Ave N
Seattle, WA 98103

abigail l. writes: If you were to ask me "If there was a ration on Tom and Jerry episodes and I was only allotted one for the rest of my days, which one should I watch?" I would answer "'Solid Serenade', 1946 (Technicolor), in which Tom woos his ladycat with a…

Cherry Street Coffee House
Neighborhood: Pioneer Square

103 Cherry St
Seattle, WA 98103

Jessica B. writes: This places coffee is great! One of the most beautiful latte's served!  But some of the people are just mean...and not in that I give bad service...but just in that "I don't really like you or anyone way" I feel like I am always going to order my…

Espresso Splendido
Neighborhood: Wallingford

4110 Stone Way N
Seattle, WA 98103

Tim O. writes: After driving by this cafe a thousand times, I decided today was day to stop in. It always looked nice and inviting, but either I already had my morning fix or I spotted it AFTER I drove by it already. D'oh!

Today, I made sure to slow down, spot the…

Ophelia's Books
Neighborhood: Fremont

3504 Fremont Avenue
Seattle, WA 98103

Shoshanna L. writes: cat cat cat cat cat cat cat
come here cat
I must bother you
no don't run out the door!
cat cat cat cat cat cat cat

Bookstores should have staircases and cats.  This bookstore has several of each.

Petapoluza
Neighborhood: Fremont

114 36th St N
Seattle, WA 98103

Amy W. writes: Any pet store that carries Tiki Cat is alright in my book. The shop carries items for cats, dogs and small pets, but as with most pet stores-particularly in the Seattle area-the selection of items for dogs is considerably larger than the selection…

Railey's Leash & Treat
Neighborhood: Fremont

513 N 36th St
Seattle, WA 98103

J V. writes: Let me begin by saying I love dogs. Love them. This is how much: I actually went Christmas shopping in Fremont for my sister's dog, Lucy. I walked into Railey's figuring I'd pick up some toy made of rubber that she could gnaw on with her sweet little…

Dad Watsons
Neighborhood: Fremont

3601 Fremont Ave N
Seattle, WA 98103

ian m. writes: The CoolEST place I have ever been.  My server Hutch was a blond guy who was from Boston or Kanas or something was all scaterbrained which I thought was funny.  He kept walking a few steps in one direction, stopping and scratching his head then…

City Cellars Fine Wines
Neighborhood: Wallingford

1710 N 45th St Ste 1
Seattle, WA 98103

Akiva S. writes: One of the best features of my new neighborhood is City Cellars.  They have a fantastic selection of wine in a store that's not crowded and not claustrophobic.  The owners are very knowledgeable and can translate your requests into wine with ease.…

Vegetarian Bistro
Neighborhood: International District

668 S King St
Seattle, WA 98104

michelle r. writes: Xie xie!!!  Oh, how I love dim sum.  

Before going Vegan, I was a dim sum junkie, & I just wasn't sure if I would get to experience dim sum at a restaurant the way I used to when I still ate meat & seafood.  I remember how hard it was when I brought a…

Ye Olde Curiosity Shop
Neighborhood: Downtown

1001 Alaskan Way
Seattle, WA 98104

scott k. writes: When I was a little kid the store was in a GIGANTIC wooden warehouse at the end of the piers. Naturally, it was far more cavernous inside, and because it was so old and creaky, it was pretty much 100% scarier and cooler then the building it's in now.…

Cocoa Banana
Neighborhood: Pioneer Square

611 2nd Ave
Seattle, WA 98104

Ariel S. writes: A clean and fresh and tasty salad bar lunch spot with fresh-squeezed juices and the friendliest service ever ... this is a sneaky little hole in the wall that more people should know about.

Grand Illusion Cinema
Neighborhood: University District

1403 NE 50th St
Seattle, WA 98105

Tiffany S. writes: Perfect snowy day movie theater. Chris and I saw "The Piano Tuner of Earthquakes" there and enjoyed the plush comfy seats and intimate setting. With the right films, you won't really miss the gargantuan screen. The popcorn smell was so strong I…

The Monkey
Neighborhood: University District

5305 Roosevelt Way NE
Seattle, WA 98105

Peter W. writes: I used to come here all the ding dong time.... Then I moved.  So don't think my cutbacks in visits is a bad thing.  The place is Heaven.  During the weekend there is live music (cheap too).  They have a Taco Bar on Mondays, there is an awesome…

Sidecar For Pigs Peace
Neighborhood: University District

5270 B University Way NE
Seattle, WA 98105

Faith G. writes: I didn't even know vegetarian dog food existed until I went to Sidecar.  Wow.

City People's
Neighborhood: Laurelhurst

5440 Sand Point Way NE
Seattle, WA 98105

terrell m. writes: Last weekend I went here to pick up some office supplies, candles, an Ugly Doll for my mom, and a hostess gift. I left with all that plus some odds and ends I couldn't live without: some fancy matches, a pocket mirror and artsy-fartsy postcards.

It…

Pair

5501 30th Avenue N.E.
Seattle, WA 98105

carrie L. B. writes: The three of us walked in bold as brass at 5.05p because the sign said they opened at 5 and we were cold and hungry and didn't have time to dilly-dally. Gah.

The glum looks from the bar were misleading. So was the grumpy let me show you to your table…

Pudge Brothers Pizza
Neighborhood: Wallingford

269 NE 45th St
Seattle, WA 98105

John H. writes: Who woulda thunk it?  The best pizza slice I've had in Seattle was from this dinky little place in Wallingford I've passed a million times and wondered how they stay in business.  Guess they've managed to do so by having really good pizza.  Go…

Capitol Club
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill

414 E Pine St
Seattle, WA 98122

Maia. J. writes: For some reason Capitol Club makes me feel sexy. It's all cozy and mysterious like you're about to embark on a hot Moroccan escapade. Maybe it's the bongos! Great hh til' 7, great drinks, great music, great ambiance, great times.

On my last visit I…

Northwest Film Forum
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill

1515 12th Avenue
Seattle, WA 98122

Mary T. writes: Back in my younger days, we had this repertory cinema in Cincinnati where any day of the week you could arrive and see any number of rotating films ranging from foreign to artsy to "what the hell is this?" I was bored once and just went to the next…

Atlas Clothing
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill

1513 Broadway
Seattle, WA 98122

Prema J. writes: This place made me want to quite my job and dress outrageous all the time. I would describe Atlas clothing as recycled aggressive unusual urban affordable garments. I want to use more adjectives but I think I'll stop there. No I lied I want to use…

Michelle B

Broadway
Seattle, WA 98102

Jon L. writes: Michelle is one of the __[adjective]__, most  __[adjective]__ and __[adjective]__ people I know. She loves to __[verb]__, __[verb]__ and __[verb]__. Her ability to __[verb]__ and __[verb]__ are __[adjective]__.

I once heard that she __[verb]__ a…

Belle Epicurean
Neighborhood: Downtown

1206 4th Ave
Seattle, WA 98101

Jessica Y. writes: This is the perfect place for lunch with your pretentious girlfriends from Bellevue. I say that in the best possible way.

It's adorable. There are beautiful French pastries in glass cases, high stools around marble-topped tables, and young,…

Bliss Soaps
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill

619 Broadway E
Seattle, WA 98127

Michelle B. writes: Do not try to eat the cupcakes in here.

I mean it.

No matter how good they look.

They are made of soap.

The Hideout
Neighborhood: First Hill

1005 Boren Avenue
Seattle, WA 98127

Katie S. writes: If bars were boyfriends, mine would be The Hideout.

It meets all my criteria, which would be:

Sexy and mysterious with an artistic edge.
Loves good music and has great style.
Not pretentious and makes a mean drink.

Now, if they just served breakfast in…

Lincoln Park
Neighborhood: West Seattle

8011 Fauntleroy Way SW
Seattle, WA 98136

Mitzie H. writes: I love Lincoln Park!  It has parking!  It has trails!  It has ball fields!  It has tennis courts!  It has children play areas!  It has a heated outdoor, salt water pool!  It has picnic areas!  It has amazing views of the sound!  It has just about…

Crest Cinema Center

16505 5th Avenue NE
Shoreline, WA 98155

Lydia P. writes: Sure the seats are a little suspect...  and the floors aren't clean...  but tix are only 3 bucks!  And I'm only a teeny bit afraid of the (possibly imagined) snack police when I'm opening my ziploc baggie of homemade caramel corn.

I won't even hold…

Third Place Books

17171 Bothell Way NE
Lake Forest Park, WA 98155

Mr. Robot O. writes: Dear Third Place Books,
I wish I could purchase a book from you, and when I'm done, get my money back.  I love reading, but not spending money.  And my tiny living space does not allow me to keep all the books I read, especially with my Bowflex taking…

Carkeek Park
Neighborhood: Broadview

950 NW Carkeek Park Road
Seattle, WA 98177

Michelle B. writes: Yeah, yeah, it's pretty, it's got trees, if you have a dog you can walk it there.

But, what really sets this park apart from all the others is the natural clay beds in the creeks. If you scrape at the walls of the creeks you'll come up with not mud,…

Ivar's Salmon House
Neighborhood: Wallingford

401 NE Northlake Way
Seattle, WA 98105

Stephanie P. writes: "Buffet" has become a term loaded with a pretty heavy social stigma.  I say "buffet" and you think things like "greasy," "cheap," "white trash," or "Nevada."  But it doesn't have to be that way!  No, there are buffet experiences out there that are…

Pacific Science Center
Neighborhood: Queen Anne

200 2nd Ave N
Seattle, WA 98109

Stephanie P. writes: Growing up in the Bay Area, I used to go to the Exploratorium as often as I could drag my grandma there.  Don't get me wrong, I'm totally science-dumb, but I LOVE LOVE LOVED the optical illusions and lightning ball that made your hair stand up and…

Ototo Sushi
Neighborhood: Queen Anne

7 Boston St
Seattle, WA 98109

Ron M. writes: This is another of my favorite places to eat on the hill. It's good quality Japanese food that doesn't break the bank. Plus their sushi is super fresh.  I like its modern decor and the atmosphere isn't as loud and chaotic like Chinoise across the…

Crush
Neighborhood: Central District

2319 E. Madison Street
Seattle, WA 98112

Tyler H. writes: My wife and I were a little hesitant to go to Crush, because only about half the people we talked to had really had a good experience there. But, it was our first wedding Anniversary, and Crush had the reputation of bringing the Sexy(tm), and…

Rainbow Natural Remedies
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill

409 15th Ave E
Seattle, WA 98112

Krissi P. writes: I used to work in a health food store/vitamin shop, which is a great way to learn about natural medicine, good and reliable brands, and what to avoid (for example, don't waste your time buying vitamins at a drugstore - you may as well just flush them…

Seattle Asian Art Museum
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill

1400 E Prospect St
Seattle, WA 98112

Rachel S. writes: I crane my neck to read the plaque down by the camel's feet.

"For the enjoyment of the children of Seattle," I tell Laurie.

But we enjoy it as well, not just the camel (still radiating heat after an afternoon in the sun), but the whole museum, and…

Math'n'stuff
Neighborhood: Maple Leaf

8926 Roosevelt Way NE
Seattle, WA 98115

scott k. writes: Being diagnosed with mathematical dyslexia can leave you out of certain experiences. The joy of balancing a check-book... jokes about Pi.... that sort of thing.

That said, I'm pretty sure math is great?
People seem to build a lot of amazing things…