Eric F.'s Profile

I had the Chilean Sea Bass and it was excellent.  Lots of butter, but well seasoned.  The rum drink menu was amazing.  I loved the atmosphere.  Very laid back and cool.

This is just a great place.  The atmosphere is lovely and warm, there is outdoor and indoor seating, a very friendly and helpful staff, and a massive gluten-free menu (yes, they have an entire menu for it).  This is one of my default places to take visitors.  Always a great experience.

I have tried this particular location on six separate occasions.  I would not have returned after the first were it not for the many gift certificates I had.  My commentary is to do with the Service area, and not the retail portion of the store.  Quite simply, the staff in the service area is over-worked and the management is not supplementing them with enough assistance.  I have now heard this from five (5) separate employes during my visits, and it really shows.

My visits:

1. Replaced brakes in car.

2. Returned with excessive brake squeaking.  They kept it a day and said it's just due to the dry air in the desert.  I'm not talking about a little squeaking - this was the kind where you are embarrassed to pull-up to a light.  After pointing out that this was not the case on my other vehicles when their brakes were replaced, I was told that it was probably because a woman drives that car and they "tend to drive more recklessly".  Insulting.

3. Returned with the squeaky brakes after 2-weeks time.  Noise got louder and not quieter.  They said it was from the heat in the desert.  Just as with our dry air, heat does not have this effect on other vehicles in the same environment so I asked that they disassemble and re-examine.  Guess what?  One of the parts had been installed backwards.  They fixed this.

4. Took car to an alternate mechanic who told me that I needed to get a number of the brake parts replaced as the improper install had actually damaged the system.  Took it in.  Had to really persist and fight for it, but got the damned brake issue behind me - finally.

5. Standard oil change, except the drain plug was left in the shop.  Made for an interesting day.

6. Took over three hours to remove current battery and install new one.

I have now spent my gift certificates and will not return.

An incredible selection, crazy variety, good prices and tasty to boot.  They supplied the wedding party with tasty breakfasts!

Pretty preppy atmosphere.  I hear that their breakfasts are great, but I was too late in the day and had pasta.  It was alright.  Great view, ok food.

We had the Salted Caramel, Balsamic Strawberry and Honey Lavender and damn was it ever good!  Cool atmosphere - very neighborhood feeling.  Great diversity in there, both in patrons and flavors.  Awesome value.  Nice.

Sweet little gem right near Volunteer Park, I really dug this place.  Good cheerful service, a real hometown/local vibe and wonderful coffee/food.  While we were there, we watched various deliveries arriving and the banter between the delivery guys and staff was familiar and just the kind of laid-back mentality that makes Seattle such a great place to hang in.

Went on a Tuesday morning with family to this park and had a grand time.  It screamed "Seattle" to us, affording great views of the Space Needle and of the entire area from the top of the old water tower.  The conservatory was just outstanding - we mulled around in it for an hour and were sad to go as it was practically our last stop in town.  The park staff were very courteous (lady couldn't unlock the tower at 10 so she got another guy over with another key - gotta love that mentality anywhere).

My brother lives in Seattle and thought I would appreciate this place.  I surely did!  The Loveless building is a beautiful building, the servers were very friendly and our group had outstandingly good coffee.  My only complaint is that Palm Springs coffee now tastes like acid by comparison... :)

I LOVE this place and always make it an early morning breakfast stop when in Seattle and anywhere near Capitol Hill.  The Salmon Omelet is to die for - just outstanding.  reasonable prices, a very talented cook, and always a good time.  My thanks!