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Left Bank Books Collective
Neighborhood: Downtown

92 Pike St
Seattle, WA 98101

Serene C. writes: Some non-political readers may roll their eyes at the obvious nod to liberal thinkers in the name, but I promise there are other treasures to be found in this bookstore that keeps on giving.

Sex positive books, comic books, zines, cookbooks and…

Metsker Maps
Neighborhood: Downtown

1511 1st Ave
Seattle, WA 98101

Paul M. writes: Looking for gift-wrapping ideas? Searching for a mesmerising map that will ease stomach pains whilst in the loo? Do you want to see how your hometown looked like 149 years ago? Then you've serendipitously wandered into the right place at Metsker…

The Elliott Bay Book Company
Neighborhood: Pioneer Square

101 S Main St
Seattle, WA 98101

Betsey S. writes: One of Seattle's best places to spend all your money. Did you know when you are on jury duty for the city court they give you %15 off at Elliott Bay Book Co and a two hour lunch every day?

So yeah, Seattle has lots of rainy days. That is why we…

Pike Place Market
Neighborhood: Downtown

85 Pike Street
Seattle, WA 98101

Michelle B. writes: Happy 100th Birthday Pike Place Market.

Happy 500th review me!

Here is how to enjoy the Pike Place Market if you are a local:

Grab a coffee and crumpet at The Crumpet Shop
Walk down Pike Place
Stare in horrid fascination at all the live shell fish!
Stop…

White Horse Trading Company
Neighborhood: Downtown

1908 Post Alley
Seattle, WA 98109

Scott N. writes: The White Horse feels like a surreal storage room in the basement of an elegant English hunting lodge. The torn vinyl sofas, the darkness, the beer barrel tables and the generous crust of Anglo-themed artifacts (saddles, golf clubs, books, Courier…

Babeland
Neighborhood: First Hill

707 E Pike St
Seattle, WA 98122

Kerrie L. writes: Because Ari C nicknamed me the "closet pervert" (http://www.yelp.com/bi...), I had to come out and write the ol' Babeland review.

When we went up to Seattle way back when, we were walking around Cap Hill when we spotted the store and walked…

Scarecrow Video
Neighborhood: University District

5030 Roosevelt Way NE
Seattle, WA 98105

Danika M. writes: The best selection in town. The worst late fees. I haven't rented here under my own name since 1999. I have a pending $60 late fee that I don't feel like paying ever. I brought the damn movies (2 of 'em) back four days late (couldn't find 'em..)…

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…

Bulldog News
Neighborhood: University District

4208 University Way NE
Seattle, WA 98105

scott k. writes: This place once saved my life.

Is there a better review?

IS THERE?

I was out with a bunch of strangers in my 20's drinking all night long and generally doing the types of things guys who dream about being a pick-pocket do. When I was invited back to one…

Archie McPhee
Neighborhood: Ballard

2428 NW Market St
Seattle, WA 98107

Miss Mary Ann D. writes: Huh??
I don't get it.

Not being a fan of brightly colored plastic doo-daas, I don't get why this place is so beloved.

Although, I do have to say, there is a Yelp lady whom I adore that has this stuff all over her car, which I find charming.

I think the…

Sonic Boom Records
Neighborhood: Ballard

2209 NW Market St
Seattle, WA 98107

Katie S. writes: Yeah.. I already wrote up this fuggin' ROCK STAR of an institution via the Fremont Loc already.. but I can't help myself. Ballard, here I GOOOOooo-

10 stars (they didn't all fit) b/c:

*They will special order anything for you.
*Best selection of music…

Top Ten Toys
Neighborhood: Greenwood

104 N 85th St
Seattle, WA 98103

Michelle B. writes: Home of the Top Ten:

Ant Farms!
Slinkies!
Bryer Horses!
Erector Sets!
Pop-Up Books!
Wooden dolls that look like they are committing suicide!
Recorders!
Puppets!
Train Sets!
Leggos!

Everything in this toy store is fantastic! Not many things flash, make noise,…

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.

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…

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…

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…

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,…

Kinokuniya Book Stores of America
Neighborhood: International District

525 S Weller St
Seattle, WA 98104

Michelle B. writes: They have all sorts of books and erasers and magazines and pencils, but to explain how cool it is you should check out this t-shirt.

It has a robot on it!

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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…

Artist & Craftsman Supply
Neighborhood: University District

4350 8th Ave NE
Seattle, WA 98105

Tiffany D. writes: Clerk walks up - "Need some help?" I answer - "I do. I want to unleash the artist within me." (Ok, YOU can stop laughing now.) The clerk didn't laugh at me, didn't even show a hint of amusement. He kindly asked me what kind of artist did I…

Gargoyle Statuary
Neighborhood: University District

4550 University Way NE
Seattle, WA 98105

patrick g. writes: Got a gargoyle here once. Things haven't been the same since.

Laura Bee Designs
Neighborhood: Ballard

6418 20th Ave NW # B
Seattle, WA 98107

Michelle B. writes: Honestly, I wasn't so sold on this store at first. It sounded a little too girly, a little too DIY, a little too...I dunno...a little too not me.

I was wrong.

The foreshadowing of my wrongness was when Ian K told me to go check it out. Seriously,…

Easy Street Records
Neighborhood: Queen Anne

20 Mercer St
Seattle, WA 98109

Victoria L. writes: Yeah yeah yeah. I know. Additional reviews not required.

(CHECK!)

I wandered in here yesterday just to wander in and realized that I had never wandered in.

(CHECK! ONE!)

There were racks and racks of tunes, awesome music related attire, mints in tins…

Super Jock 'n Jill
Neighborhood: Green Lake

7210 E Green Lake Dr N
Seattle, WA 98115

Will L. writes: The first time I decided I was finally going to train for a marathon, I consulted with a friend and long time runner in L.A. He offered me a training schedule and some advice:

"Find a place in town where they'll evaluate your stride and will only…

City People's
Neighborhood: Madison Park

2939 E Madison St
Seattle, WA 98112

Will L. writes: I'm writing this on Mother's Day, 2008. It's been four years since my dear ol' mum passed away. She was an amazing gardener: the house I grew up in was spread out over a huge lot, split in two by a garage and a wall. When we first moved in, our yard…

Bluebottle Art Gallery & Store

415 E. Pine Street
Seattle, WA 98122

stephy s. writes: What a cool little store!

As the other reviewers point out, this is a fantastic little find if you are on the hunt for a great gift for someone. I loved the unique jewelry and while it wasn't cheap, it was the kind of stuff that you didn't really…

Bauhaus Books & Coffee
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill

301 E Pine St
Seattle, WA 98122

Kate M. writes: Ever notice that whenever someone has a beef with a Capitol Hill business, they immediately reach for the goddamn trusty "hipster" card? As if that wasn't the most blanket, overused generalization anyone could possibly make? I'm glad most of the…

Party @ Display & Costume
Neighborhood: Northgate

11201 Roosevelt Way NE
Seattle, WA 98125

Diana L. writes: More thanks to Baby Jesus for finding it within his providence to place Display and Costume in the Seattle Metro area.

I am a little distracted these days BJ, so it was just further proof of your divine omnipresence when I was able to find not one,…

Goodwill

1400 S Dearborn St
Seattle, WA 98144

patrick g. writes: Sometimes when I'm on a lunch break, I go looking for some good will and I can usually find some here. Even for a bastard like me.

This place is nice and huge, roomy. Requisite funky thick smelly air. Plenty of parking. Lots of registers. LP…

Henry Art Gallery, Faye G. Allen Center for the Visual Arts
Neighborhood: University District

15th Ave NE & NE 41st St.
University of Washington
Seattle, WA 98195

Geoff N. writes: The Henry is a fantastic place to visit and an even more fantastic place to work. One of my absolute favorite things to do in Seattle is to attend the exhibit openings at the Henry. You just can't beat an open bar and expensive cheese plates while…

McLendon Hardware

440 Rainier Ave S
Renton, WA 98057

Sasha D. writes: In a country where everyone thinks they can do any task formerly reserved for a tradesman, Mclendons is the place to help you tread water maybe even float for a while.

Please don't try to tell me Home Despot or Lowes (less of everything) has…

Lush
Neighborhood: Downtown

400 Pine St
Westlake Center Ste 100
Seattle, WA 98101

Mitzie H. writes: Where else downtown can you SKINNY DIP IN THE NUDE with a TRAMP of a ROCK STAR in your SILKY UNDERWARE while receiving LIP SERVICE from a SWEET JAPANESE GIRL giving you ALMOND KISSES on the TEMPLE OF TRUTH? LUSH that's where, ITS A PLEASURE TREASURE…

Aprie
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill

310 Broadway E
Seattle, WA 98102

shaun k. writes: i've said it before, and i'll say it again...

this store makes me wish i had a vagina.

Nordstrom

100 Bellevue Sq
Bellevue, WA 98004

sarah l. writes: nordy's does right by me. when i hate a tube of lipstick-but have had it for 2 months...and can not find the receipt or box in which lipstick came-they will still take it back and assist me with a smile.
it embarasses me that i have had to do such…

Lush

128 Bellevue Sq
Bellevue, WA 98004

Alix H. writes: I'm a lush for Lush
Sex Bomb fizzles in my tub
Certified hottie

Buttery soft skin
Loves Skins Shangrila la la
Pores sing songs of joy

Items for men too
Cosmetic Lad supple-ize
Preserves his sexy

Fresh yummy products
Not tested on animals
Worth your dime at…

Peter Miller Architecture and Design Books
Neighborhood: Downtown

1930 1st Ave
Seattle, WA 98101

Katie S. writes: I did a little searching online and found that there was a book about the Seattle Central Library at Peter Miller, which would serve as a perfect gift for my friend in Japan.

I was pleasantly surprised with the store. I've always wanted to go in b/c…

The Erotic Bakery
Neighborhood: Wallingford

2323 N. 45th Street
Seattle, WA 98103

Michelle B. writes: Answer in the form of a question:
What scarred little Michelle B at a young age and caused her to be the type of person that snickers every time someone says "balls?"

The Erotic Bakery!

Sometime in the mid-80's I dropped my Speak & Spell to go off in…

Greenwood Space Travel Supply Co.
Neighborhood: Greenwood

8414 Greenwood Ave N
Seattle, WA 98103

scott k. writes: Your first response when looking in the window is, "Weird store".

The second response when you enter is "what the hell is this about?"

Let me save you from the third response I had when I couldn't figure out what was going on. (We lost a lot of good…

Amazon.com
Neighborhood: Beacon Hill

1200 12th Ave S
Ste 1200
Seattle, WA 98127

msbeesknees x. writes: i purchased my death stick DOTIC titanium hammer [http://www.amazon.com/...] at a great price from amazon.com.

this light-weight, easy-to-swing weapon, er... hammer with its serrated S-7 tool steel face and its "dead on skull logo" almost makes me…

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