The Original Pancake House
Neighborhood: Ballard

8037 15th Ave NW
Seattle, WA 98117

Lydia P. writes: Ooohh...  I don't feel so good now.

I wonder if the servers here often walk away laughing to themselves after taking a first time visitors order for a full portion of pancakes.  What the hell was I thinking?  I didn't even ask how big a full sized…

Greenwood Market
Neighborhood: Greenwood

8500 3rd Ave NW
Seattle, WA 98117

Michelle B. writes: They are currently selling 50 gallon rain barrels at Greenwood Market. If you are wondering why one would want a 50 gallon rain barrel, you are most likely not the type that likes shopping at Greenwood Market. Or are you...

If you head to the back of…

Value Village
Neighborhood: Ballard

8700 15th Ave NW
Seattle, WA 98117

tony g. writes: I got this pretty fucking cool red "leather" jacket here that looks kind of like the Michael Jackson Beat It jacket. The sleeves come off as well. I bought this motherfucker for an 80's party this weekend but I doubt I will use it after that. I just…

Dick's Drive In
Neighborhood: Ballard

9208 Holman Road North West
Seattle, WA 98117

scott k. writes: I'd like to publicly apologize to Cici for the single oily Dicks fry I dropped in her new car. Apparently in my haste to wolf it all down, a fry jumped ship?

Look... I was stranded on a Caribbean island for six months and it's the only fast food I've…

Top Banana
Neighborhood: Ballard

6501 15th Ave NW
Seattle, WA 98117

Carrie H. writes: I LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE Top Banana.

I mean LOVE.  I would buy Top Banana a big ol' diamond ring, take it out to Morton's, and fly off to a romantic trip to Italy if it were possible.  

The produce here is always cheaper than the grocery stores, and is…

QFC Quality Food Center
Neighborhood: Greenwood, Ballard

9999 Holman Road NW
Seattle, WA 98117

Erik T. writes: Like a tard I wrote an awesome review of QFC but I wrote it for the wrong location. No problem, I thought to myself, I'll just copy my previous review and then add it to Yelp! under the correct address and phone number. But then I found that the QFC…

Myrtle Edwards Park
Neighborhood: Belltown

3130 Alaskan Way W
Seattle, WA 98121

John C. writes: Apparently I am a barfly...at least that is what my last 5 reviews say about me....Anyhow Im not your 12-Step church type so I followed up with a place where I go to get "dry"...

The Myrtle Edwards Temple of Waterfront Magical Homelessness.

I moved to…

Assaggio Ristorante
Neighborhood: Belltown

2010 4th Ave
Seattle, WA 98121

Sarah M. writes: I did not expect to give this place five stars, but I was won over by its charm and gourmet delectability.

From start to finish Tiffany gave us warm and highly competent service. Our diet cokes remained full, our appetizer was steaming hot, our salad…

Black Bottle
Neighborhood: Belltown

2600 1st Ave
Seattle, WA 98121

Michelle B. writes: Generally when I go out to a dinner I have a strict "you must share your food with me" policy. It is a reciprocal policy. It requires a certain amount of discussion to take place before ordering to ensure the perfect combination of food is ordered…

Rendezvous
Neighborhood: Belltown

2322 2nd Ave
Seattle, WA 98121

Peter W. writes: I live dive bars
I hate this street
Give beer to me
I bite the Mac
This drunken form
Where I was born
I now repent

Rendezvous
Rendezvous
Rendezvous

Repent
Re-pe-ent

Give me music
Jewelbox to sit
And foregone
Lets me drink
drink me lets
I will get
What I like

Rendezvous…

Roy's BBQ
Neighborhood: Columbia City

4903 1/2 Rainier Ave S
Seattle, WA 98118

Will L. writes: Note: the coupon for Roy's you might get in one of those value packs that show up in the mail from time to time might not be valid anymore. Apparently it's a huge hassle to remove your business from their system.

Another note: the service at Roy's is…

Geraldine's Counter
Neighborhood: Columbia City

4872 Rainier Ave S
Seattle, WA 98118

Laura P. writes: I'll have a side of breakfast with my sweet potato fries, please.

And some pineapple coffee cake, thanks.

PCC Natural Markets
Neighborhood: Seward Park

5041 Wilson Ave S
Seattle, WA 98118

Diana L. writes: With my office mere steps from the latest Whole Foods installation, you would think that I would just jump across the street and do all my shopping before running to pick up the mini hero from day care right?  Wrong.   Why do that when I have the…

The New Face of Dentistry
Neighborhood: Queen Anne

200 W Mercer St.
Suite 205
Seattle, WA 98119

Craig H. writes: Dr. Ryan has just opened his new, state-of-the-art dental office (if you can even conceive of such a thing) in Lower Queen Anne, and it's worth a visit for the tour alone even if you don't make an appointment. They've reorganized the traditional…

Tup Tim Thai
Neighborhood: Queen Anne

118 W Mercer St
Seattle, WA 98119

Mitzie H. writes: A tasty Thai place in lower Queen Anne.  We walk in and are seated right away.  My eating companion for the nice went with the Chicken Panang, I went with George's Special which was tilapia over rice noodles with, I believe, a Panang curry.  What…

Stell's Burgers & More
Neighborhood: Queen Anne

3310 3rd Ave W
Seattle, WA 98119

Laura L. writes: This is fast food, but it's fresh, family made, and packed with flavor. This place serves burgers and Greek-style gyros and salads. They make their own humice, Greek dressing, gyros meat, burgers, baklava, and I think they make their own pitas.

It's…

Macrina Bakery & Cafe
Neighborhood: Queen Anne

615 W McGraw St
Seattle, WA 98119

Valentina V. writes: I love singing to my food. Nobody knows though...because I do it silently, in my mind.

My Sunday morning began with a walk from the bottom to the top of the Queen Anne hill, along with my super sporty BF (I'm sporty-lazy) and a…

Circa
Neighborhood: West Seattle

2605 California Ave SW
Seattle, WA 98116

Jake R. writes: Mmm Circa!
I was a bit skeptical of this place as a good breakfast joint with the name Circa and the fact that it's more of a bar than anything. But it was here that I had one of the best breakfasts that I have had in a long time!

It was a lazy Sunday…

La Rustica
Neighborhood: West Seattle

4100 Beach Dr SW
Ste A
Seattle, WA 98116

Mitzie H. writes: I've been driving by La Rustica for years but never stopped in.  I'd heard wonderful things about the place and finally was able to have dinner there this past weekend.  Since they do not take reservations and it's a pretty small place we arrived at…

Revolution Coffee & Art
Neighborhood: West Seattle

4217 Admiral Way SW
Seattle, WA 98116

Craig H. writes: One of those narrow storefronts right in the heart of Admiral Junction, easy to miss if you've never been there before even if you're looking for it. (Hint: it's in that row of shops between the flower shop/WaMu and the JackInTheBox, in front of the…

Spiro's Pizza & Pasta
Neighborhood: West Seattle

3401 California Ave SW
Seattle, WA 98116

Delilah R. writes: Let's just say, Spiro's is working on more stars....sort of like cub scouts and badges.

I've enjoyed:
The stuffed calzone with pepperoni and sausage.
Spaghetti with marinara and green salad. (vinaigrette dressing)
Tortellini with white sauce and green…

Lee's Asian Restaurant
Neighborhood: West Seattle

4510 California Ave SW
Seattle, WA 98116

Andrew F. writes: I will be honest, I've never had anything but the General Tso.  Why would I want anything else?  When the General gives you an order, you have to obey.  Seriously, the best I have ever had, by a long shot.  It is hot and red and comes with crisp…

The Matador
Neighborhood: West Seattle

4546 California Ave SW
Seattle, WA 98116

Bryan K. writes: I was only gonna give this place two stars until I remembered their White Sangria, an extra star just for that.

Sunday afternoon was a good time to go because every other time I've ever been here it's been swarming with hip West Seattlites.  It was…

Azuma Sushi
Neighborhood: West Seattle

4533 California Ave SW
Seattle, WA 98116

Mitzie H. writes: On Saturday afternoons when I'm craving sushi this is where I go.  It's always fresh and full of flavor.  Their Tropicana roll made spicy is delightful I can't get enough.  

Their bento meals are also very tasty I've never had a bad meal here.  A few…

Second Time Around Records
Neighborhood: University District

4209 University Way NE
Seattle, WA 98105

Darryl Q. writes: yeah ok, so there is way to much snobbed out attitude, and it may take a good five minutes to get the wanna be rock star behind the counter to even notice you wanna give this place your cash, but trust me it's worth it.  A serious place for serious…

Sureshot
Neighborhood: University District

4505 University Way NE
Seattle, WA 98105

JAYCE B. writes: Ah yes...

My coffee home away from home.
Every time I head through Seattle I try to stop by Sureshot. Come on, it is rad. The coffee is good (great depending on how long I've been drinking shitty coffee on the road). Grab a latte after driving all…

New Seattle Massage
Neighborhood: University District

4519 University Way NE
Seattle, WA 98105

Kevin S. writes: Let me first disclose that I'm very used to Japanese style shiatsu massage with tends to apply a lot of pressure at key pressure points to stimulate circulation.  As a result, the whole swedish style of massage was a bit new to me and while i still…

Aladdin Gyro-Cery
Neighborhood: University District

4139 University Way NE
Seattle, WA 98105

Yoeun P. writes: Like places such as Thai Tom, Than Brothers and Solstice, Aladdin is a U District institution! Every year a new batch of green UW freshmen is initiated into the wonderful world of gyros. Aladdin is where my addiction began. Euros? Yee-roes? Gee-roes?…

Stella's Trattoria
Neighborhood: University District

4500 9th Avenue N.E.
Seattle, WA 98105

Justin H. writes: Was just planning my trip (move back?) to Seattle and came across this.  Sad.  R.I.P.  Last time I stopped by it just looked like they were remodeling.  Forever in my late-night college eating memories you'll be Stella *throws rose while talking like…

Samir's Mediterranean Grill
Neighborhood: University District

1316 NE 43rd St
Seattle, WA 98105

calamity chang c. writes: I wish I were to have the pleasure of being the first.
I don't go out much to eat lunch anymore, but I have been here twice now and I think it is where I will be going everytime I have $4 to burn.

This used to be a sandwich shop, now it's the best…

Allegro Espresso Bar
Neighborhood: University District

4214 University Way NE
In Alley
Seattle, WA 98105

Meghan G. writes: It is my opinion that Allegro is the best cafe in the U-District. Whenever I go there I always pass the people sitting at the Starbucks a block away and wonder why they choose crappy corporate cafe chain over a place that is uniquely Seattle (Sorry,…

Children's Hospital & Regional Medical Center
Neighborhood: Laurelhurst

4800 Sand Point Way NE
Seattle, WA 98105

Diana L. writes: When I was told I was having a boy, I immediately ran through the following emotional gamut:

1. Disappointment - Don't judge, that only lasted a second.
2. Happiness at thought I might be having a Gayby - Again, don't judge. I just want someone to take…

Jak's Grill
Neighborhood: Laurelhurst

3701 NE 45th St
Seattle, WA 98105

Lindi M. writes: Before I write a long and drawn out review, I'll save you some time and let you know the food was 5 stars, hands down! But, the service was about 3 stars.

I tried Jak's in West Seattle over a year ago and I was thrilled when I started seeing reviews…

Padi Indonesian Cuisine
Neighborhood: University District

5004 University Way NE
Seattle, WA 98105

Ari C. writes: When I found out that Seattle actually has Indonesian restaurants, I immediately put one of them on my to-do list when I visited Seattle. After reading yelp reviews I decided to choose Padi over Julia's Kitchen and Indo Cafe, and I'm happy so say…

Dante's Inferno Dogs
Neighborhood: Ballard

Ballard
Seattle, WA 98107

Carrie H. writes: Hungry, perhaps a little drunk, and tired Carrie

+

One Dante's dog

=

A match made in heaven.

Dante's, I promise I won't touch the condiments, as long as you promise to be there for me when I need you most.

Epilogue Books
Neighborhood: Ballard

2001 NW Market Street
Seattle, WA 98107

terrell m. writes: Oh my. This store reminds me of college, when I used to go to random used books stores searching for bargains on text books. I guess I have a thing about spending my time looking for a good deal on a used book when I can pay a little extra for a new…

Zerene Salon
Neighborhood: Ballard

1540 NW 56th St
Seattle, WA 98107

dana b. writes: Valerie just dyed my hair a red so fabulous that I got a round of applause when I walked into work the next day.

Floating Leaves Tea
Neighborhood: Ballard

1714 NW Market St
Seattle, WA 98107

Serene C. writes: I am in love. With a store. It's a torrid affair; I dream of the warmth from the cups, the sounds of mah jong being played around me, the smell of loose tea leaves, and the sounds of laughter and joy from the patrons.

One cold and blistery afternoon…

Damsalfly
Neighborhood: Ballard

5346 Ballard Ave NW
Seattle, WA 98107

Bernadette E. writes: i come in with my sunday market partner-in-crime and was just browsing when i happened upon this lovely purse...

*first thought: this has to be pricey... things are ALWAYS pricey when you walk into cute little boutique-y shops like this

**second…