Fran's Chocolates
Neighborhood: University District

2626 NE University Village St
Seattle, WA 98105

Joolie T. writes: i'm not much a a chocolate fan. shocking, i know.
i used to walk by this place all the time during college. one day for valentine's day- my friends and i all decided to get our "then" beau's some chocolate delights.

all the chocolates we tried were…

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

mel r. writes: Booze-check
No parasites or as people call them, children-check
Chilled glasses for your candy-check
Ottomans in the front row-check
no previews-check

Watching Forgetting Sarah Marshall and seeing Jason Segal's twig and berries a handful of times within…

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

Miss Mary Ann D. writes: It's just breakfast.

I mean, it IS a fine breakfast, but I can go to the market, go home, and make my breakfast faster than I can get a table here on a weekend.

i can mix up the groceries, so that's not a big deal.

I have never been here on a weekend.

I…

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…

Seattle Cinerama Theater
Neighborhood: Belltown

2100 4th Ave
Seattle, WA 98121

Michelle B. writes: Have you seen WALL-E? Have you seen the comfortable chairs they zip around in while a screen is attached to their faces as they eat "lunch in a cup" on their way to the virtual spa and salon?

I did, I saw it today at the Cinerama, and I thought that…

Frites
Neighborhood: First 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

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

15505 Westminster Way N
Shoreline, WA 98133

Tim O. writes: Recipe for a great grocery shopping experience:

2 part QFC
2 part Whole Foods
1 part Uwajimaya
pinch of Sur La Table
season to taste with a fresh fish/meat department

Roll all ingredients together and drop into a large parking lot in Shoreline.

John Fluevog Shoes
Neighborhood: Downtown

205 Pine St
Seattle, WA 98101

Miss Mary Ann D. writes: "I want those ruby red slippers!"

Look no further than here for ruby red slippers and other kicky, cool, and *comfy*  fashion for da feets.

I love love love my Lily Darling pumps - essential footwear for an evening out that includes running like MMAD…

Michou Fresca
Neighborhood: Downtown

1904 Pike Pl
Seattle, WA 98101

Matt R. writes: After ingesting too much mouthwatering cheese at the Cheese Festival this past glorious and hot Saturday (I want to go there right now and get more samples), I realized I was thirsty.

Walking through Pike Place Market, this was the one place that…

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.

What??

Pike Place Fish Market
Neighborhood: Downtown

86 Pike St
Seattle, WA 98101

mel r. writes: Come for the fresh well displayed fish being flung around-what a treat

Stay for the fresh well displayed man meat

AY-O

Cal Anderson Park
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill

1635 11th Ave
Seattle, WA 98102

Diana L. writes: For the past month or so, I've been making a habit of hitting Vivace and then Cal Anderson on the way home. The evenings are just so fucking beautiful lately, and well, you know - the kid likes his coffee. And I love my monkey bars. So there you have…

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

Riss J. writes: I'm really surprised how all over the board the reviews are for this place, because after visiting and experiencing Pomodoro's last night on route to my b-day event I can't imagine this place ever not being a great meal.

It was empty when we arrived,…

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

Diana L. writes: I have come to the conclusion that my previous review does not give this location the credit it deserves. Certainly not the gluing of dollars part. Hence the update with no change in stars.

The coffee is exquisite. We all get that. You can have your…

Gas Works Park
Neighborhood: Wallingford

2101 North Northlake Way
Seattle, WA 98103

Kimberly K. writes: If a Bladerunner industrial post-coital architortural rusted Stud mated with a stunningly beautiful blue skied Garden with a view you would be staring directly into the eyes of this cunning 19 acre mysterious Vixen.  

Gas Works Park was where I woke…

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 - Central Library
Neighborhood: Downtown

1000 4th Ave
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

abigail l. writes: Persistently special, visit after visit. More often than not, I get a piece so fresh and so soft that I want to kiss the fish all over. But that would be wrong. (?)

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

Riss J. writes: Another difficult review.

The initial reaction was very positive. It smelled amazing and it was cram packed full of nice on the eyes "ambience".

We ordered up and the guys working here work their magic with both food and flirt quickly.

We sat outside…

Rancho Bravo Tacos
Neighborhood: Wallingford

211 NE 45th St
Seattle, WA 98105

Akiva S. writes: RESUME OF AKIVA 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

Flor D. writes: Leather seats, student discount, and a new guy who didn't know what nachos were.  My movie selection sucked, but my nacho story will go down in history.  

Who doesn't know what nachos are??? Really.  Chips, cheese, guacamole, sour cream, salsa,…

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…