Chipotle

4120 196th St
Ste 150
Lynnwood, WA 98036

Don L. writes: It's fast, it's food, it's Mexican fast food!

Urban legend has it that McDonald's owns this corporation and spun it out to capture another demographic. True? I dunno - but the food is tasty and I like the catchy slogans. I love the cilantro rice, and…

Todo Mexico

4926 196th St SW
Lynnwood, WA 98036

Jennifer K. writes: Pico de Gallo here is the best I've ever had. I loved the dish I got, but I could make a meal out of the Gallo alone. Just the right amount of lime and cilantro to make it tangy and perfect.

REI

3000 184th St SW
Ste 952
Lynnwood, WA 98037

Sonya L. writes: So I bought myself an awesome old fashioned cruiser bicycle.  Problem is, it needs the spokes tightened, right?  So I figure I'll take it to REI - easy answer.  

Well, I didn't really take into account the Lynnwood REI's change in location.  The old…

Alderwood

3000 184th St SW
Lynnwood, WA 98037

Diana L. writes: 5 stars - no malls are not my favorite, but this is my favorite mall.

I love this place because they have everything from Penny's to Nordstrom with plenty of little boutiquey chains in between.  If I have to find a specific pair of say - black cropped…

California Burger Company

3333 184th St SW
Lynnwood, WA 98037

Heidi B. writes: sometimes you have to wait awhile for a table, But thats the only negative.  The Peanut Butter Cheese burger is amazing, I hear.  But I havent gotten up the courage to try it.  I usually get the Teriyaki burger.  And it comes with Bottomless fries.…

Sammamish Club

2115 NW Poplar Way
Issaquah, WA 98027

Kevin W. writes: This is the most expensive fitness center on the Eastside, but with good reason. The facilities are top-notch, there are 4 indoor tennis courts (additional monthly fee), and a rock climbing wall.

I am used to paying the same monthly dues in the Bay…

Vino Bella

99 Front Street North
Issaquah, WA 98027

Linda L. writes: Overall: Nice little place with a good atmosphere and friendly service

This little wine and espresso bar fits nicely in downtown Issaquah and is a great place to visit after dinner or the theater. The decor is tasteful and the worn orange/red bricks…

Target Stores

755 NW Gilman Blvd
Issaquah, WA 98027

Alix H. writes: Nintendo Wii!  Of all the stores around the greater Seattle area that are constantly out of stock on Wii's, I keep finding them at this Issaquah Target on a Friday night or Saturday day.  Not once, not twice, but three spankin' times!  Yep, this…

Issaquah Cafe

1580 NW Gilman Blvd
Issaquah, WA 98027

Julia Z. writes: This member of the "town" cafe family (including Village Square Cafe in Redmond and the Woodinville Cafe) succeeds in creating a comforting diner-food atmosphere in a cozy firelit space. When you're inside, it's easy to forget you're in a strip-mall…

XXX Rootbeer

98 NE Gilman Blvd
Issaquah, WA 98027

Beau R. writes: This was my 5 year old's choice for his birthday dinner - I'm so glad he didn't choose McDonalds.

This is a cool place with lots of 50s and 60s car memorabilia.  During the summer lots of different car clubs have small shows here and the MINI owners…

Doubletake Vintage & Consignment

1175 NW Gilman Blvd Ste B6
Issaquah, WA 98027

John M. writes: This shop is located in the strip mall along with G.I. Joes and Rite Aid. Connie, the owner, usually wearing pajama pants, specializes in individual items of vintage and used contemporary clothing and accessories, plus small furniture and decorative…

Boehm's Homemade Swiss Candies

255 NE Gilman Blvd
Issaquah, WA 98027

Michelle B. writes: I recommend yodeling your order to the girls dressed up like Swiss Miss working behind the counter of this chalet chocolate shop.

When I first wandered into the shop it was just me and the cutest old couple you ever did see. They were shopping for…

Trader Joe's

1495 11th Ave NW
Issaquah, WA 98027

Beau R. writes: I was planning a picnic for my wife for Mother's Day and what better place to pick up nice cheeses than TJs.  I'm so happy that there is a TJs close to our house.
This Trader Joes is much like any other TJs - lots of good stuff crammed into a small…

Saint Edward State Park Kid's Playground

North end of Lake Washington
Kenmore, WA 98028

Tom M. writes: February in Seattle.  Even the shut-in's are getting restless.

Parents who are pitted in the yearly battle with their young children's need to stage an in-home version of the "Running of the Bulls" will find the drive north to St. Edward State Park a…

Gene Juarez Salons & Spas

2222 S 314th St
Federal Way, WA 98003

tony g. writes: Probably the only place where I would get a haircut. Cheap haircut, and like most guys, I dont have too complicated of a hairstyle so it always comes out looking nice.

Big plus...chicks there are pretty hot.

Rock!

Learning Garden the

505 106th Ave NE Ste 100
Bellevue, WA 98004

Sam H. writes: What an amazing place to take your little ones when you have to work! My son has been going to the Learning Garden (part of the Bright Horizon's chain) for 2 1/2 years now and I couldn't be happier.

He started there with a couple of grandmas that…

The Eating Factory

10630 NE 8th St
Bellevue, WA 98004

Laura L. writes: Can't wait for them to reopen in Northgate in the fall: http://seattlepi.nwsou...

I know there is great, heated, passionate debate about the quality of sushi buffets.

Yet, the Eating Factory has a faithful following, and I have been one of them for…

Bis on Main

10213 Main St
Bellevue, WA 98004

cat b. writes: It was good 6 years ago, and it's still good.  This is one of few elegant yet un-stuffy business lunch places on the Eastside.  It's quaint, but not chintzy.  The service is formal and prompt.  White tablecloths, some ladies who lunch, employees who…

Gene Juarez Men's Salon

550 106th Ave Ne #105
Bellevue, WA 98004

Don L. writes: The Men's Salon is located inside of the "regular" Gene Juarez, which presumably - inferred by the absence of gender clarification - is the "Women's Salon". The men's portion is stereotypically laid out for guys, all leather, dark wood, low lighting…

Illusionz Magical Entertainment Center

1025 NW Gilman Blvd
Issaquah, WA 98027

Kevin W. writes: I had a buddy who visited me from out of town and he is a self-described "Bemani" game addict. For those that don't know, bemani is a video game series centered around musical rhythm. You've probably seen those arcade "dance" machines where people…

Issaquah Brew House

35 W Sunset Way Ste C
Issaquah, WA 98027

michelle r. writes: Dammit!  Why did my halibut have to suck ass?  It was so dry, but yet, I cleaned my plate, including the average steamed vegetables on the side.  The risotto wasn't too bad though.  I guess I was starving.  Then again, I came here for the ROGUE.  So…

Massimi's

3080 148th Avenue SE
Bellevue, WA 98007

Janor H. writes: Massimi's Ristorante in Bellevue is hands-down my favorite Italian restaurant in greater Seattle.  The food speaks for itself.  The place has a romantic atmosphere with soft lighting and italian music playing. The chef owner is a real character and…

Bellevue Paldo Restaurant

549 156th Ave SE
Bellevue, WA 98007

Christine S. writes: Let me first start off with the disclaimer that this place plays operatic gospel music.  Second, it is appropriate because after my first bite of rice cake + ramen, I had to thank a higher power for  this insanely good and cheap meal.  Plus, it's…

Stamos Cafe - CLOSED TEMPORARILY FOR REPAIRS

555 156th Ave SE
Bellevue, WA 98007

Julia Z. writes: This family-run Greek restaurant is all about breakfast, or at least, that's the way it seems to me. Stamos really reminds me of an old-school New Jersey diner. It's cheap, friendly, and good, without putting on any airs.

Everything is tasty here;…

Golden Steer Choice Meats Inc

15255 Bel Red Rd
Bellevue, WA 98007

Danika M. writes: My fam's been going here for like 20 years.  Golden Steer is a real butcher shop.  They have the best cuts of meat.  Their bacon and jerkys and sausage etc., etc., etc. are AWESOME. MMMMM, Golden Steer...   *DROOL*  In Overlake by Kidd Valley.

Best Wok

19 148th Ave NE
Bellevue, WA 98007

Rachel G. writes: This is my first ever yelp review...I just have to tell about the goodness that is the BEST WOK.

I live in California now, but when I lived in Bellevue this was THE BEST place to get quick chinese food. Not only are the prices great, the food and the…

Silver Platters

Crossroads Mall
15600 NE 8th St
Bellevue, WA 98008

Julia Z. writes: I buy 50-100 CDs a year, and I buy 90% of them from Silver Platters (almost all of the rest are independent or small releases, and I get them from http://www.cdbaby.com). Needless to say, most of the staff at the Bellevue store knows me, though Dean…

Uncle's Games

Crossroads Mall
15600 NE 8th Ave, Ste K10
Bellevue, WA 98008

Michael J. writes: There's lots of really fantastic board games being produced in Europe right now.  Locally, the only place you can get them is Uncle's Games, and Gizmo's (in Redmond.)  

Gizmo's is nerd testosterone center.  If someone blew up Gizmo's, ADD…

Baskin-Robbins 31 Ice Cream Stores

1400 156th Ave NE
Bellevue, WA 98007

Julia Z. writes: Regular commercially-produced ice cream, it doesn't touch homemade but it will certainly do on a hot summer night.

This location was close to my house in Eastgate so we used to walk up there for ice cream. The service is your average teenage-gal best…

Goodwill Industries

14515 NE 20th St
Bellevue, WA 98007

megan d. writes: the good will in bellevue is super top secret. people just give a way vintage cartier and chanel pieces , it does invole so devotion but stuff you CAN find here beats any where else.

Samurai Sam's

3205 148th Ave SE Ste B
Bellevue, WA 98007

Julia Z. writes: This is my favorite teriyaki, bar none. The meat is tender and fresh, the rice is perfect, and the sauce, OH! YUM!! They also steam vegetables (carrots, zucchini, etc.) and put them into the teriyaki with the meat, which is delicious, and a wonderful…

Starbucks Coffee

3181 156th Ave SE
Bellevue, WA 98009

Bernadette E. writes: ok ok ok...
we all know what starbucks is all about so i'll make this one quick...

* you are close to work
* you have a drive thru

THANK YOU STARBUCKS GODS!!!!
: )

Bellevue Arts Museum

510 Bellevue Way NE
Bellevue, WA 98009

Beau R. writes: The Bellevue Art Museum is a nice, but small, museum with a leaning towards the modern.

I learned a great deal about Chihuly glass making and his school in the woods and saw some disturbing macrame.

The price of admission was not unreasonable, given…

Facing East Taiwanese Restaurant

1075 Bellevue Way NE
B-2
Bellevue, WA 98009

Veronica S. writes: This place gets 4 stars. The 5th star will always belong to all the night market vendors in Taiwan. :-) I decided to ordered a few simple items as "the test." It's not home, but pretty darn close... well, as close as I'll ever get in this state,…

Crazy Rock-Stacking Guy
Neighborhood: Fremont

459 1/2 N 36th St
Seattle, WA 98103

Miss Mary Ann D. writes: He spends all day stacking rocks and sucking on a harmonica in one of my favorite Seattle neighborhoods..

He yells at people who do not respect the rock, and they give him money.

He had him built a website where folks can and do donate to his cause via…

Wallingford Dry Cleaners
Neighborhood: Wallingford

1724 N 45th St
Seattle, WA 98103

Kiran C. writes: I went to a white theme party a few weeks ago with some friends.  For some reason my closet is full of white things.  I hooked up my friend with a white sheet as a toga and a friend borrowed the cream white pants from an Indian suit I have.  My…

Peet's Coffee and Tea
Neighborhood: Fremont

3401 Fremont Avenue N
Seattle, WA 98103

Jessica H. writes: Talking through the night to someone on IM who's witty, clever and sweet- typing questions and responses and then changing to writing end of quarter essay responses for final the next morning...

4 am comes around and I just have to hear the voice of…

Fremont Sunday Market

400N 34th St
Seattle, WA 98103

Maia. J. writes: So the fact that I met a boy selling shirts and fell in love with him has little to do with my star rating, nope, no sireee. Ok maybe it does just a scosh.

Well, that was my purpose for coming to this market. I met a boy selling…

Duke's Chowder House
Neighborhood: Green Lake

7850 Green Lake Dr N
Seattle, WA 98103

Nina N. writes: Where do we go after a nice long stroll around greenlake, and hope that it is time for happy hour???

Duke's I tell yah!! Dukes!!!!

Some people are haters and will say that duke's is a chain, and their chowder isn't that great, well f that!! duke's is…

Moto International

7701 Aurora Ave N
Seattle, WA 98103

T N. writes: I recently purchased an Aprilia scooter from Dave Richardson of Moto International. While you may have to wait a bit in order to talk to him in the shop, once he is available he is super. Very knowledgeable, very friendly, and easy to work with. I…