Mix Ice Cream Bar
Neighborhood: University District

4507 University Way NE
Seattle, WA 98105

Ian S. writes: I've never eaten at Coldstone, though I have been inside.  It isn't like ice cream preparation is some innovative concept that has just been worked out.  Places like this have been doing it for a long time, obviously.

I imagine this is the white-belt…

Veggie Veggie
Neighborhood: University District

4537 University Way NE
Seattle, WA 98105

Sita J. writes: If you love cheap, fast, vegetarian food this is the place to go! I was surprised how delicious the food was for being only about $7 an entree. And i never knew there was so many kinds of soy meat! Chicken, Beef, ect - who knew.
The only weird thing…

Bean & Bagel
Neighborhood: University District

1410 NE 40th St
Seattle, WA 98105

Ian K. writes: A toasted bagel with PB & J for $1.50? Will someone slap me in the face with a diabetic hooker's severed leg and wake me up?

I wasn't aware of the B & B till recently, but I've been missing out on some serious bagel action, not to mention some cute…

Ho Ho Seafood Restaurant
Neighborhood: International District

653 S Weller St
Seattle, WA 98104

Joolie T. writes: wow... so many jokes came out of this place's name. i've been coming here since High School- after school dances or the club. the food is consistently average- nothing stands out too much except for the Peking Duck. (which i don't consume)

the…

Cafe Paloma
Neighborhood: Pioneer Square

93 Yesler Way
Seattle, WA 98104

James E. writes: Okay, so I was addicted to yelp on this daily basis kind of way? And now I'm all, like, it's been too long since we've seen each other! I think the recent heat wave just killed any desire for manual effort, like typing and thinking and...…

Stonington Gallery
Neighborhood: Pioneer Square

119 S Jackson St
Seattle, WA 98104

Colby S. writes: Native American art...say WOW.  High quality with a high price...something tells me Stonington marks up their art somewhere in the range of...oh let's just say 1000% of what the Natives commission.  Anyways, the gallery is well layed out and quite…

Market Fresh
Neighborhood: Pioneer Square

701 5th Ave
Ste 107
Seattle, WA 98104

Maia. J. writes: So I'll admit, I have not been eating from the healthy end of the food pyramid lately. Perhaps it's the 5 happy hours a week? Well I need to lay off of them b/c the waistline is expanding and I am not trying the pull out the fat jeans mid-August.

It…

Okinawa Teriyaki
Neighborhood: Downtown

1022 Alaskan Way
Seattle, WA 98104

Maria C. writes: I just stumbled on to one of the best kept teriyaki secrets in the city today. I've been smelling this place from a couple of blocks away all week, and finally asked my co-workers if it was any good. Their enthusiastic raves had me out the door while…

Synapse 206
Neighborhood: Pioneer Square

206 1st Ave S
Seattle, WA 98104

all-i s. writes: I owned a womens' ready-to-wear line in LA for two years so I have done a lot of browsing in designer boutiques on the West Coast.  That said, I have to say that Synapse 206 is a store I would visit Seattle just to shop at if I didn't live here…

Tsukushinbo
Neighborhood: International District

515 S Main St
Seattle, WA 98104

Karen R. writes: A little family-run Japanese joint that makes me forget I'm in America.  The size of this place, the food... it reminds me of being back in Japan.  

Come here for good SIMPLE but delicious food; cooked and uncooked :)  You know what I mean by…

Oasis Tea Zone
Neighborhood: International District

519 6th Ave S
Seattle, WA 98104

Janeane S. writes: This was my first experience with Bubble Tea.  For real.  I got the "cofee milk tea," which was really delicious.  A nice balance of both tea and coffee flavors.  Interesting.  

But what surprised me were the little chewy, fun balls they have at the…

Court In the Square
Neighborhood: Pioneer Square

401 2nd Ave S
Seattle, WA 98104

Tyler H. writes: You're looking for the perfect location to hold your wedding in Downtown Seattle, right? Admit it! That's why everyone comes to Yelp! To help plan their weddings!

I had my Best Wedding Ever(tm) here! OK, so it was my only wedding... but even in…

Sake Nomi
Neighborhood: Pioneer Square

76 S Washington St
Seattle, WA 98104

Maureen H. writes: As some have said, it is the only saké store in Seattle.  Other than what Uwajimaya sells.

Johnny and Taiko are awesome!  They really care that the people who come in leave knowing more about saké than when they came in.  They are the kind of people…

Snowboard Connection Seattle
Neighborhood: Downtown

604 Alaskan Way
Seattle, WA 98104

Lindi M. writes: I would LOVE this store if only the staff didn't act like they were too cool to talk to you.

Oh, you're friends with Peter Line? Oh, you've been skating for 10 years? Oh, you have that badass Subaru outside with stickers all over it? Oh, you can do a…

Capelli's - A Gentlemen's Barbershop
Neighborhood: Downtown

925 4th Ave
Suite 400
Seattle, WA 98104

Gavin N. writes: Came here a couple weeks back because I wanted to get all spiffy before a vegas trip. The people working at Capelli's are all very professional and courteous. I will also note that I was surprised that for such an upscale barber shop everyone seemed…

YMCA of Greater Seattle
Neighborhood: Downtown

909 4th Ave
Seattle, WA 98104

Denny C. writes: There are many good things about the downtown Y and just a few drawbacks. (I've been a member of this Y for over 10 years).

First, there is a wide array of classes, best of which, in my opinion, are the yoga classes, mostly clustered around the noon…

Northwest Women's Health Care
Neighborhood: Pioneer Square

1101 Madison St Ste 1150
Seattle, WA 98104

L.J. M. writes: I used this practice with my second baby.  My first was born in Michigan at the University- I DO NOT recommend having a baby at a teaching hospital unless you want about 100 people staring at your Va-jay-jay (seriously. 100 or more over the three…

Sound Transit

401 S Jackson St
Seattle, WA 98104

Mo H. writes: After just being in New York and riding a very efficient system, I wanted to recall a trip recently taken on the Bus & Sounder commuter train.

For fun, yes FUN, we took the commuter bus south from Everett to Seattle for shopping in the International…

Tai Tung Restaurant
Neighborhood: International District

659 S King St
Seattle, WA 98104

iTesh Y. writes: This place was recommended on a travel brochure as being Seattle's oldest Chinese restaurant.  And so I trekked through some dicey areas of town to find a rather small restaurant with menu items posted on a wall from your Kung Pao chicken to Chow…

Fenix Tattoo
Neighborhood: Pioneer Square

614 1st Ave
Seattle, WA 98104

jen l. writes: I have two tattoos from this place. I brought in images of what I wanted and Ty did them perfectly and quickly (which is important when you are gritting your teeth from the pain).
My 88 year-old Grandma liked my hibiscus tattoo so much that I took her…

Sea Garden Restaurant
Neighborhood: International District

509 7th Ave S
Seattle, WA 98104

Mitzie H. writes: I came here one day by not really accident but sort of.  I was walking around the ID with Lydia and we were both hungry and wanted to try Maneki but it didn't open for another 30 minutes.  What to do, what to do?  We decided to try it yelp un-scene.…

George's Sausage & Delicatessen
Neighborhood: First Hill

907 Madison St
Seattle, WA 98104

Ron M. writes: I used to frequent this place a lot when I worked in the financial area of town and it was just a short four block walk. I still go there, but not as much since I work in Pioneer Square. It's a great one mile walk on a sunny day though! Plus I can…

Sorrento Hotel
Neighborhood: First Hill

900 Madison St
Seattle, WA 98104

patrick g. writes: Never stayed here but visited this total jerk while he was staying here.  He totally didn't deserve to be staying here.  I did.  I wanted to collect all his stuff and throw it out the window and immediately take over the suite.  But you know what I…

Al Boccalino
Neighborhood: Pioneer Square

1 Yesler Way
Ste 100
Seattle, WA 98104

Ian S. writes: I dropped in on this place for some dessert and an espresso.

This place is awesome.

It's a tiny little venue, so it will be fairly quiet unless it's completely packed.  They can also cook at your table.  I was served a diabetic shock attack that…

Paper Cat
Neighborhood: Pioneer Square

214 1st Ave S.
Seattle, WA 98104

Les S. writes: A fantastic little shop in Pioneer Square! Wonderful selection of greeting cards, and tons of things for those that are into the paper-related crafts, as well as journals, books and magazines. Wonderful staff that's full of suggestions and ideas.…

Preston Gates & Ellis Llp
Neighborhood: Downtown

925 4th Ave Ste 2900
Seattle, WA 98104

Megan V. writes: This firm has a new name - Kirkpatrick & Lockhart Preston Gates Ellis LLP.  It is marketing itself as K&L Gates

Ichiban
Neighborhood: International District

601 S Main St
Seattle, WA 98104

D.J. Y. writes: ROCK STAR SERVICE!  ROCK STAR FLAVA!!!  And NO Sushi!!  Read the sign in the window!!

Holla!!  This is my new FAV on the block!  Talk about authentic, "old-skool": charm, service, flavor, menu, and smells!!  And the owner/mistress of the place speaks…

Greg Kucera Gallery
Neighborhood: Pioneer Square

212 3rd Ave S
Seattle, WA 98104

Barb B. writes: I always seem to have a favorite gallery in major cities I repeat visit to. In Seattle, it is Greg Kucera. This place always seems to have work a cut above the rest.

Zaina
Neighborhood: Pioneer Square

108 Cherry St
Seattle, WA 98104

Alix H. writes: Lamb or chicken Shwarma, baby!  Stuffed grape leaves (Dolmas), superb!   Or the baba ganoush, fantastico!   If you go around 11:30, you should be able to get your food within 5 minutes.  In the winter time, don't sit by the window cuz it gets breezy.…

20/20 Eyecare Center
Neighborhood: Downtown

999 3rd Ave
Seattle, WA 98104

Ashley W. writes: Well, everyone...I'm sorry to be the one to tell you this, but there's been a little change.  You're going to need to tweeze your brows perfectly, exfoliate daily (men, i'm lookin' at you!), and take care in dotting every last little "i," because…

Hing Loon Restaurant
Neighborhood: International District

628 S Weller St
Seattle, WA 98104

Joolie T. writes: gah-damnnnnn!
the noodles here are yum! if you want a big bowl of Wonton Noodle Soup or Pan Fried Noodles w/ veggies or seafood- tis should be your #1 stop. i family favorite of all my Cantonese friends, we always opted for this specialty noodle…

Bush Garden Restaurant
Neighborhood: International District

614 Maynard Ave S
Seattle, WA 98104

scott k. writes: Everyone will tell you it's the best Karaoke in town... but what they won't tell you is why.

Let me preface this review with the simple fact that I think Karaoke is for people that are delusional.

It's silly, and painful and strange. I've never been…

Soup Daddy Soups
Neighborhood: Pioneer Square

106 Occidental Ave S
Seattle, WA 98104

Victor T. writes: I love this place. The soups are great.  The soup master here has a smashed up looking face, like he just sniffs the soup so much his face got squished and stayed there.  He is a soup genius.  There are many different types available, lots of…

Ten Ren Tea Co
Neighborhood: International District

504 S King St
Seattle, WA 98104

sarah l. writes: i love ten ren. my roommate who is a tea fanatic introduced it to me back when i was in college-and bubble tea was so unknown that trying to find a good bubble tea shop was equivalent to finding a secret cool club that only the beautiful people can…

Ambrosia Cafe
Neighborhood: International District

619 S King St.
Seattle, WA 98104

Jim C. writes: I'm a big pearl milk tea fan and didn't think I could find anything comparable to the good stuff you can find in the San Francisco Bay area (like Fantasia). But walking around Seattle Chinatown, we happened to run into this place and their jasmine…

Pho Hoa Restaurant
Neighborhood: International District

618 S. Weller Street
Seattle, WA 98104

Kevin S. writes: Pho Hoa is a decent chain pho place.  So if you're wondering if all the other places are affiliated - they are.

That said, the food is pretty decent and while not as good as the Thahn brother's pho still worth a stop in if you're craving noodles.  I…

Subway
Neighborhood: Downtown

808 3rd Ave
Seattle, WA 98104

tony g. writes: $5 footlongs! Not the greatest sandwiches in the world, but it does the trick. They were pretty speedy with their service and it is close to me. Sweet!

On the way out I saw a take home menu. Who doesn't know what kind of sandwiches are at Subway? Who…

Diva Dollz
Neighborhood: Pioneer Square

624 1st Ave
Seattle, WA 98104

Hanna W. writes: When I lived in New Orleans I used to covet Diva Dollz sister's store Trashy Diva.  I could never afford the dresses but I still had to go in and look at them.  Luckily, Diva Dollz seems to be a little more reasonable in price and is right around the…

Laurelhurst Oil Fueling Station

4550 Union Bay Place NE
Seattle, WA 98105

Billy A. writes: Biodiesel fueling station here in Seattle!  24/7.  Credit/debit card.

Clean up the air: Get a diesel and fill up with biodiesel here.