Communique Toys
Neighborhood: Queen Anne

2215 Queen Anne Ave N
Seattle, WA 98109

Margarita V. writes: I love this store and so do my boys. I like that they have a great range of products and many price points. You would automatically assume that being on Queen Anne, that it would be a lot more expensive. When we are browsing and the boys ask for…

Little Red Studio
Neighborhood: Queen Anne

750 Harrison St
Seattle, WA 98109

Sarah B. writes: The Little Red Studio is not for the closed minded patron.  This is a wonderful erotic performance art studio that occasionally does performances for the public.  Space is always limited and tickets do go fast, so plan ahead.

This little hide-away…

Betty
Neighborhood: Queen Anne

1507 Queen Anne Ave N
Seattle, WA 98109

Andrew E. writes: Crow's (http://www.yelp.com/bi...) little sister Betty is all grown up and lookin' fine. She's serving up the same simple Northwest bistro cuisine as her moody big brother, but with a lighter style and elegance that will find a nice niche on the…

Portage
Neighborhood: Queen Anne

2209 Queen Anne Ave N
Seattle, WA 98109

Andrew E. writes: Newly opened Portage has taken over the intimate space formerly occupied by Barbacoa, and despite my affinity for heaps of molten Queso Fundido, I am pleased with the change.  The atmosphere remains much the same, bright and simple with outdoor…

TAP Plastics

710 9th Avenue N
Seattle, WA 98109

elle b. writes: "I just want to say one word to you. Just one word. 'Plastics.'"

So yeah, this is THE place for all your plastics needs. The guys at Home Depot told me about it. It's not a huge space, but it's packed with all sorts of stuff. Sheets of plastic, globes…

The Cheese Cellar

100 4th Avenue
Suite 150
Seattle, WA 98109

Alyson L. writes: Not too many people know this about me, but I LOOOOOOVE good cheese. As a matter of fact, I've been known to drive to freakin' Montesano to buy it in bulk from my favorite creamery.

Lucky for me, Seattle Cheese Cellar carries some of the more popular…

Roy Potter Insurance
Neighborhood: Queen Anne

412 Queen Anne Ave N
Seattle, WA 98109

Maria C. writes: When you buy insurance it should be from people who are knowledgeable, helpful, friendly and most importantly can explain things in clear easy to understand terms. This place does all those things. And in these days of rising premiums, they can find…

Rock Salt Steak House
Neighborhood: Queen Anne

1232 Westlake Ave N
Seattle, WA 98109

Brian M. writes: Normally, I wouldn't eat at a place like this. I'm a poet and work at a non-profit (Read: Broke.). I live on Vietnamese sandwiches and frozen pizza, but it was the Fourth of July, and my cousin Lauren was in town, so we decided to hit Rock Salt…

Mother Nature's Natural Foods
Neighborhood: Queen Anne

516 1st Ave N
Seattle, WA 98109

Amanda B. writes: I love the smell of health food stores.  It's a cozy combination of  black licorice, carob and vitamins.  It reminds me of my childhood, when my mom would take me to the local health food store and allow me a "treat", which was usually a sesame snap…

Olympia Pizza & Spaghetti House
Neighborhood: Queen Anne

1502 Queen Anne Ave N
Seattle, WA 98109

Ron M. writes: Pagliacci or Atlantic Street? Romio's or Pegasus? Fat Slice or Blondie's? But can anyone top Zachary's? New York style or Chicago? More sauce or less? Anchovies?

Pizza is a subject that people get so passionate about and I don't want to argue. I like…

Panda Photographic Lab
Neighborhood: Queen Anne

533 Warren Ave N
Seattle, WA 98109

Serene C. writes: If you pine for the high of waiting several days for your film to be developed and yearn for the texture of contact sheets, this is your place.

A bit difficult to find (walk around to the back of the QFC), but worth the time spent, it's a nice…

Urban Kids Play
Neighborhood: Queen Anne

1805 Queen Anne Ave N
Seattle, WA 98109

Krissi P. writes: I am utterly clueless when it comes to shopping for small children, most likely because I don't have one - I'm sure I'll probably end up buying my 5 year old nephew a power drill or something equally age-inappropriate. Which is why I love stores like…

Montlake Bicycle Shop
Neighborhood: Montlake

2223 24th Ave E
Seattle, WA 98112

Anthony P. writes: These people know exactly what their talking when it comes to bicycles.  If you have a big infatuation with Bianchi bicycles come here, they have a really big variety of bicycles.  Everything you need, whether it been mountain, road, hybrid,…

Rainbow Grocery
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill

417 15th Ave E
Seattle, WA 98112

Jonah B. writes: Rainbow is my favorite place for lunch on 15th.  You can get soup with bread or rice with sauce for under $4.  Or go for one of the prepared sandwiches, many less than $3.  For groceries, though, Rainbow is too rich for my blood.  I shop here when I…

Conscious Body Pilates
Neighborhood: Madison Park

2921 E Madison St
Seattle, WA 98112

Heather S. writes: We are a new Pilates studio located in the heart of Madison Valley next to City People's Garden Store and Cafe Flora. We offer small group mat classes (5 people maximum) and private and duet instruction on the Reformer, Cadillac, and Chair. Our…

Taqueria Pancho Villa

8064 Lake City Way NE
Seattle, WA 98115

Mira H. writes: I really like Pancho Villa.  We used to live close and would always walk over for dinner.  The burrito colorado is my favorite.  The servers are all pretty nice, however they don't really speak much English.  They make all the tortillas from scratch…

Kona Kitchen
Neighborhood: Maple Leaf

8501 5th Ave NE
Seattle, WA 98115

D.J. Y. writes: Slow down, you move too fast....  I think this is the theme song of this place at times....VERY Island style service here, that's for sure, plenty of ALOOOOOOOOOOOOHA!!!

The Huli-huli chicken was a huge portion and very good.  Reminded me of my…

Impromptu Wine & Art Bar
Neighborhood: Madison Park

4235 E Madison St
Seattle, WA 98112

Corinne H. writes: This place is fantastic!  I actually am not a big wine person, but am very into great food and so I was both educated and made  ridiculously happy by my visit to Impromptu.  The sommelier was very patient with helping us pick our wine (something…

Cafe Neo
Neighborhood: Maple Leaf

9172 Roosevelt Way NE
Maple Leaf, WA 98115

Maria C. writes: Brand new place in Maple Leaf, like a week old, and after driving by their "Grand Opening Soon" sign for MONTHS, I just had to do a quick swerve today when it looked open. Finally. It's cute. Lots of wood, a couple of counters in front of the light…

Swedish Physicians
Neighborhood: Roosevelt

7210 Roosevelt Way NE
Seattle, WA 98115

Joel H. writes: These doctors are a no-brainer for me, since the office is like just down the end of my block! But they could be crappy, so it's just as well that Dr Belcher here rocks. He's friendly, caring, and seems to take a genuine interest. This is no…

Martha E Harris Flowers & Gifts At Madison Park
Neighborhood: Madison Park

4218 E Madison St
Seattle, WA 98112

Taina P. writes: For our anniversary, my husband sent me the biggest and most gorgeous arrangement hat I've ever received.  It was at least 3 feet tall and it nearly took 2 people to carry it.  The design was very modern and unique.  I couldn't identify half of the…

Montlake Ale House
Neighborhood: Montlake

2307 24th Avenue E.
Seattle, WA 98112

Felecia C. writes: Hey, it's not so bad. Points for being a no-frills local place.

There's potential to be a sports bar, but the family-fun-time feel deters from that.

The trivia is sort of challenging, but mostly easy.  At least they offer better prizes than Finn's.…

Cascade Bicycle Club
Neighborhood: Sand Point

7400 Sand Point Way NE
Seattle, WA 98115

mark l. writes: I have been a member of Cascade Bicycle Club since I participated in the STP (Seattle To Portland) when I was 12.
It is the largest cycling club in the United States with over 7,000 members. Through advocacy and education, it has been a big influence…

Vintage Costumers
Neighborhood: Roosevelt

7011 Roosevelt Way NE
Seattle, WA 98115

Adam C. writes: These guys are downright amazing. I've only been there twice, but I get the impression that every time you walk in, completely different and fascinating costumes will greet you. The first time I walked in, there was a predominant foreign…

Julia's Indonesian Kitchen
Neighborhood: Roosevelt

910 NE 65th St
Seattle, WA 98115

Karl H. writes: I'm Dutch / Indonesian for the most part.  There's some other white parts in there that we just don't really talk all that much about.  Anyway, I have grown up with a grandmother and auntie's always cooking in the kitchen.  Some of my fondest…

Circus Contraption

3400 Phinney Ave N
Seattle, WA 98103

Heigh Z. writes: Wow! The show at Theo Chocolate was superb! Real homemade, hand-crafted old timey, up-to-datey enjoyment. The show is not appropriate for kids under 18 in my mind b/c there is a intentionally raunchy scene. A little uncomfortable for a first date b/c…

Crash Landing Pizza
Neighborhood: Ballard

702 NW 65th St
Seattle, WA 98117

Sprizee V. writes: When I moved to the neighborhood last fall I stumbled upon this place. And for a good couple of months every Friday night after a long week at work, I'd walk down here to reward myself with yummy New York style pie.  

Crash Landing Pizza is…

Cafe Bambino
Neighborhood: Ballard

405 NW 65th St
Seattle, WA 98117

Andrew F. writes: Once upon a time there was a boy named Andrew who loved to drink.   As spring approached, however, the boy foolishly decided to see if he could go for a month without the alcohol that he loved so much.  Two weeks into this crusade, Andrew found…

Stacia's Gourmet Pizza & Pasta
Neighborhood: Greenwood

305 NW 85th St
Seattle, WA 98117

tony g. writes: Rebecca dumped me and went lesbian for Stacia.

Friday night I was tired from work, hungry, and a tad bit grumpy. I got home from work a little late and decided that I should eat even though I wasn't super hungry. So we got in my car and drove around…

Crown Hill Chiropractic
Neighborhood: Greenwood, Ballard

9776 Holman Rd NW Ste 109
Seattle, WA 98117

Lily S. writes: Dr Scott ROCKS!  As does his staff!

Quizno's
Neighborhood: Greenwood, Ballard

9776 Holman Road NW
Ste 111
Seattle, WA 98117

Laina B. writes: Quizno's makes a great sandwich! This location is no exception, they make good sandwiches and the staff is really nice. Also, remember a few years back that Quizno's that made the news about the owner who abandoned their store and stopped ordering…

A Perfect Fit
Neighborhood: Ballard

8329 15th Ave NW
Seattle, WA 98117

mel r. writes: "Alice, come out of your hole" ...

that was one of the first things Pauline said to me. She's a bit of a character, that one, providing interesting little insights and probably shnapps induced pearls of wisdom, but she's a peach all the same

First time…

Cascioppo Bros Italian Meat Market
Neighborhood: Ballard

2364 NW 80th St
Seattle, WA 98117

Anthony D. writes: See my review for Fresh Fish Company!

I can't say enough great things about Cascioppo Bros! Their hot Italian sausage is just like Grandma used to make from scratch. But there is more to this little gem than just sausage. The chops, steaks, and ground…

Galway Traders
Neighborhood: Ballard

7518 15th Ave NW
Seattle, WA 98117

Patty W. writes: I found Gallaway traders online while trying to find a place for my first ever Happy St Pattys Day gift. It was a cramped place but in the best sense. It made me wish I was Irish and the lady who worked the counter made me feel right at home…

Pacific Dental Care
Neighborhood: Ballard

1421 NW 85th St
Seattle, WA 98117

Laina B. writes: I started going to Dr Dzon Nguyen at the recommendation of an ex boyfriend who didn't particularly like going to the dentist. I, on the other hand, am very particular when it comes to dentists and enjoy going. I have a bit of 'teeth phobia'. I brush…

Soprano's Pizza & Pasta
Neighborhood: Ballard

7729 24th Ave NW
Seattle, WA 98117

Laina B. writes: Oh wow! This place is seriously good! It's been on my list of places to try pretty much since we moved nearby, over a year ago. We finally got around to trying it tonight, mainly because one of my co-workers also lives nearby and said the food here…

Library Cafe / Crown Hill Bistro
Neighborhood: Ballard

850 NW 85th St
Seattle, WA 98117

Jessica H. writes: Open letter to the Library Cafe:

Dear Library-
I wanted to write and tell you that I love you. It's sort of a shallow, meaningless sort of love because I am really using you for your grilled tuna sandwich and your mimosas. The rest of the time I am…

Nordic Heritage Museum
Neighborhood: Ballard

3014 NW 67th St
Seattle, WA 98117

Sonya L. writes: Ah, the good ol' Nordic Heritage Museum.  I have been a volunteer here for almost two years now and I love it!  The museum is a great place to go for everything relating to Nordic history, especially the immigration of Scandinavians to the Pacific…

Carkeek Park Veterinary Hospital
Neighborhood: Greenwood, Ballard

9756 Holman Rd NW
Seattle, WA 98117

natalie l. writes: My dog totally hates his tempature taken in the butt- who could blame him really? So here they cater to him and put the thingy in his ear-he is much happier-he gets treats there, too.  They seem to remember who he is and it seems like a family…