I usually shop at Puyallup or Federal Way location as they are closer to home, however Bellevue is…read moreright next to my work. So it's convenient at the end of the day. I must say the last few times I've been in there the customer service needs some work. When you ask somebody how they are or say hello you assume you'd get a response ?? Nope! Literally crickets. Nobody asked me if I needed help. I wasn't greeted when entering the store, the other locations are always way busier and always say hello and go the next step to ask if I need help or they can point me in a direction . Working in customer service myself; it's not hard to give a smile and say hello. Select selection is great most of the time.

The facade is crumbling. Check your hiring practices. The guy upfront doing the tasting needs to…read moreget his eyes checked. The pin he's wearing says they ID under 30. Period. No way I look under 30. He insisted I show him my ID even though im disabled and it was clearly a struggle to get to it. He didnt card the white people whom tasted before me. And could barely understand his bad English. He had no answer when I pointed out what his pin said. This is a very bad look. Oh and why isn't your main tasting bar open on a busy Friday afternoon? So many misses this time around!

Gabriel and the owner of this store were very honest and helpful they made my experience much more…read morelovely and I will be a returning customer. This shop is more reliable on smoke products than other shops that I've been to.

This place is in its own league. The prices are consistently lower than alternatives, but that's…read morenot the best part. Their selection is EXTENSIVE. Brands I didn't even know existed. It's like the owner made it her life mission to sniff-out and stock every brand in existence. Cool spot.

One of my favorite experiences in Italy was visiting the small merchants and spending several hours…read moretalking to them while enjoying their wares. This store, located on Main Street in Bellevue, has a lot of similar vibes - including friendly staff, one of a kind Italian imports and a relaxed and yet elegant environment. We had a wonderful time, talking with the owner about some of his favorite offerings, and getting to know some of the wine makers that he has met personally. This is one of my favorite things to do with wine makers, importers, and other aficionados. We picked up 6 bottles ones based on their recommendations, and every single recommendation was a great choice. This is definitely one of my go-to stops when visiting the Seattle-Bellevue Metro Area.

Delightful new wine shop discovered on a walk-about among the newly-sprouted highrises in old…read moreBellevue. The personable owner will tell you stories about the vintners while you sample their wine. Located on the ground floor of the new "yellow" brick apartment building on Main St, directly across the street from relocated Pagliacci Pizza. Park in the building or in the Pagliacci lot while you pick up a pizza. Stop by, you will be glad you did!

It's a small room in Old Town. It's comfortable and if you get a window booth, there can be some…read moregood people watching. They run with flights and they are big pours. We were late and were headed to dinner afterwards, so I couldn't finish. Bleah. Some mix up because even though my friend had reserved a place for us, it was nowhere to be found.

Come for the flight, stay for the appetizers!…read more This spot is nestled in old Bellevue next to London Bellevue. I was totally just expecting wine and maybe a charcuterie board, but this come to find out, they had steak bites as well! Food--5/5 I thoroughly enjoyed the steak bites, but the bread??? And the meat and cheese???? Honestly you can go just there just for the food. Service--5/5 I don't remember who severed us, but he gave us a detailed run down of the menu, and always made sure our plates were packed up and water was full. Also gave some light conversation as well Ambiance -- 4/5 I don't know if rustic is the word, but it felt very appropriate for the service provided. All in all, I give this place a 5/5 would recommend!

I took my mother and grandmother to this winery on a Friday afternoon and we were able to be seated…read moreright away. The interior was laid out very nicely with high top seatings, decorations, etc. Our server, Nick, was absolutely amazing! I told him that my grandmother preferred wines that were on the sweeter side and he was very accommodating and created a flight just for her. My mother ordered the Reserve Red Flight. As for food, we ordered bread with butter and the Charcuterie Board. The wines came out in this fun display and my mother and grandmother enjoyed the tasting! As for the bread, it's warm and soft on the inside and has a slightly crunchy exterior. The butter that came with it was also perfect. As for the charcuterie board, it was delicious but I wish there was more meat instead of six pieces of salami. Other than that, there was a great variety of fruits! I know I already mentioned Nick being a great server but he really made our experience at Rocky Pond Winery fantastic! He had such great energy and was very knowledgable about the wines. Overall, a fun and relaxing experience and I hope to come back again and try more things on the menu!

Service was 4.5 stars- they got us our flight which we shared- it was the final of four on our Toys…read morefor Tots punch card from last winter that they were participating in. We wanted to give them a try since we never had visited. It was close to closing time but they served us the flight and just let us chill out on the couches. I appreciate when servers don't hover and constantly ask how the wine is. Everyone's tastes are different and for us the wine was 3 stars...some maybe 2...since we don't finish some of them because they just weren't to our liking but that's why having so many wineries in the area is great. **Glacier Treasures white 2022: nice aroma with hints of pear and melon and a bit of acidity going down; lingering citrus aftertaste that wasn't great **Stratastone white 2022: bright aroma; smoothe going down with light fruit tastes but not the same aftertaste as the Glacier Treasure; very subtle bubbly but I don't love bubbles in my drinks so it wasn't my favorite; fruity flavor combo wasn't my fav either **Grenache: this one was not good at all-- aroma of rubber and new plastic; taste of dark plum and blackberries with a dryness...just off with the aroma being so intense (we didn't finish this one) **11 Dams 2021: this one also was not good at all-- rubber smell; smooth going down but weird aftertaste; not great taste (we didn't finish this one) **Malbec 2020: better aroma of dark fruit than the other two reds; bold flavor that intensifies after with a hint of dryness- better taste that first two reds but still not our cup of tea for red wine Another reason they earn 4 stars is participating in the punch card for toys for tots. Kudos to businesses that are willing to participate in philanthropy. Like I mentioned- the wines might be to your liking, just not for our tastes.

Cute gift in home store on Main Street in old town, Bellevue. Even though I work in Bellevue, I…read moreprobably haven't been to this neighborhood since before Covid. I used to come down here often but now it takes 20 minutes to get there instead of five in the old days. The window display grabbed my attention because it had a lot of cute new jellycats. Went inside and they had a small section of new Jellycats, picked up two of the Valentine's Day macaroons and looked at a couple others. They had several great sale items at 70% off. Overall, the store is super cute and the owner and the person that were working there were super nice and friendly. I find the other reviews hard to believe but maybe they've changed over the years. Would definitely stop in here again if I was looking for a gift or the latest in JellyCats..

I had a very disappointing and uncomfortable experience at Hedge & Vine in Bellevue…read more When we walked in, the white woman working there did not greet us at all. No "hello," no acknowledgment nothing. Almost immediately after, another white customer came in and she greeted her and began helping her right away. The difference in treatment was very noticeable. Throughout the time we were in the store, she kept looking at me in a strange and uncomfortable way. It felt like we were being judged rather than welcomed as paying customers. There was no effort to assist us, check on us, or make us feel comfortable in the space. Customer service should be equal and respectful to everyone who walks through the door. Instead, I left feeling ignored and singled out. I don't take accusations like this lightly, but the experience genuinely felt discriminatory. I hope management takes this seriously and evaluates how customers are being treated. No one should feel unwelcome in a business because of how they look.

Occasionally I like to stop in and see what's new. Today I was looking for Korean gimbap in their…read morefrozen section, and the new holiday foaming hand soap. But no luck, they were out of both. Also scanned some items I haven't seen before in the frozen section like honey walnut shrimp, mushroom risotto (they were also out of stock). I put this on my list to try. So what did I end up buying? Frozen beef tamales, and chicken tamales and a cantaloupe! Would definitely recommend this grocery store they have a lot of decent Asian frozen foods to try. For example, We like the kung pow chicken and pot stickers dumplings a lot!

I have no issue with the store itself nor the pleasant helpful staff. That gets five stars!…read more Unfortunately, tonight's TJ-acquired meal wiped out three of them. I grabbed a meat Pizza Parlanno and Caesar salad pack, expecting to have a simple but tasty meal. At one point I asked my wife, "My God, do you think I have Covid? I can't taste a thing!" She said she thought the same. I've never had such a box and bag of bland in my life! Kraft Mac & Cheese runs circles round this - I wish we just made that!

Such a fun and unique wine-tasting experience at Sama Cellars in Redmond!…read more We tried both the Light & Bright Flight and the Mixed Flight, with five tastes in each. My favorite white was the Rhône Blanc--not too dry, with a light citrusy touch that made it really easy to enjoy. For the reds, the 2023 Grenache was definitely my favorite. The location is a little unexpected for a winery since it's in a shopping center next to Starbucks, but I actually loved the setting. There's nice outdoor seating right by the kids' fountain, which makes it especially convenient if you're visiting with little ones. Inside has a completely different feel--quiet, cozy, and perfect for a small gathering or even sitting with a book and a glass of wine. The coolest part is the presentation! The tasting experience feels a little like being in a wine lab. Your pours come in little test tubes, and you pour each one into your own glass as you taste. Such a creative detail that made the whole experience more memorable. A relaxed, approachable spot for trying different wines without the formality of a traditional winery.

Went here last week and was really impressed! Sat by the window, it was nice and bright inside. I'm…read morea big Rose lover, so I got the light and bright tasting flight. Our server was great, super knowledgeable, and personable! All the wines were delicious as well. Normally in a flight there's always one or two wines I don't really enjoy, but I can honestly say they were all great. Love the option of choosing my category of tasting (I'm always try to avoid the reds haha). All the wines were served in a test tube, which was a fun experience. Had a lot of time to sit and chat, didn't feel rushed at all which I loved.