Shopping and dining in Seattle, Washington…read more.. My high school classmate suggested that we meet at Southcenter for dinner. I asked him, "Do you think that my niece will know that place?" He said "yes" and asked her to pick a place. My niece provided a list of restaurants: Mr. Dimsum Marugame Udon Cheesecake Factory Sushi Hanami Kizuki Ramen and Izakaya We met for ramen... even though there's an Olive Garden at this mall... LOL! Parking was free, easy, and plentiful! Inside, Southcenter was beautiful, modern, gigantic, clean, air-conditioned, and well-lit. We'll have to return when we have more time! I saw some cute stores (like Pop Mart, Daiso, BoxLunch, and Build-a-Bear) as we walked to the restaurant!

They've turned a simple mall into a labyrinth of idiocy and confusion!…read more I WILL NEVER BE BACK! I came in looking for warby parkers and left completely pissed off! I asked a security guard where it was, she directed me to Lens Cracters...I ASKED for directions to warby parkers! I went into Lens Crafters and asked where Parkers was...this yahoo said to go out, take a right, another right and 1 more right. That basically put me back where I initially started but more pissed off than before. When I finally found it I was completely blown by their response to Molina or having Medicare. Apparently, after giving my personal information, I'm ineligible to receive services without having to pay full price and hope for reimbursement...Yeah, I'm Spent!!

Wow, this mall use to be bustling with shoppers & business's. Sad to see a prime retail center…read moreuninhabited. Now it's an empty space waistband expect theater & dining spaces. Parking however is great below the building and hopefully someday tenets will come back to this shopping mall.

Went here for a SIFF movie. Mall was clean however I noticed there wasn't much businesses inside…read more I really liked the cheddar cheese popcorn with butter. Service was quick. Will be back

Really cool indoor market that has neat little shops and a great Seattle vibe. Always stop in here…read morewhen I'm in the area. Cute spots in here and has a variety of shops to browse through.

I was in the area with a friend perusing the nearby shops after lunch at nearby Taylor Shellfish…read more She wanted to show me this little marketplace and my gosh, can this place be any cuter? It's a hip little indoor market at Capitol Hill with a few restaurants and a handful of retail shops. Although we mainly window shopped and just browsed around, I couldn't help but fall in love with all the lovely aesthetics. There were meats, cheeses, wine, cute little household goods, art pieces, oh my! I also noticed a few familiar names like Sitka and Spruce, a popular restaurant that I stumbled upon while researching 'must eat' spots in Seattle. I wish we had more time to look around. We didn't get to go upstairs, but I'll just have to plan for that on my next visit to Seattle. It's just down the street from the Starbucks Reserve and an easy add-on to any itinerary. Whether you're looking for snacks, coffee, or a complete dining experience -- you'll find something to enjoy here.

Bellevue Square Mall is one of the nicer malls in Washington. They have a wide selection of stores…read moreand are always adding more! Their food/drink stores are also great; they have a variety of different boba stores, which I love! Every store I walk into, I always feel welcomed! I've never ran into any issues or problems at Bellevue Square. I love how they host events for different cultures/holiday events. Finding parking is always easy! And comparing this place to other malls, there's never been any huge incidents or any violent mishaps like (shootings). Bellevue Square always feels safe!

Bellevue Square mall somehow manages to feel both overcrowded and lifeless at the same time. The…read morestore selection is incredibly repetitive... just the same upscale yuppy chains over and over so nothing really stands out or feels worth browsing if you're not there to buy generic clothes. On top of that, the layout isn't at all confusing but because everything looks so similar it's surprisingly easy to get turned around and lose your sense of direction. Many of the stores were uncomfortably warm, which made it hard to spend much time inside without wanting to leave. The crowds only make things worse, people seem completely unaware of their surroundings and stand directly behind you, constantly cutting you off or walking straight into you without a second thought. For a place that's supposed to be a premium shopping destination, the overall experience felt chaotic, uncomfortable, and yet boring. In every store, employees kept asking if we needed help, even after we repeatedly said no. Prices were consistently high for no apparent reason, and it was all frustrating enough that we ended up not buying anything at all. One nice thing I can say is that it is very tidy.

So beautiful with the holiday lights up! Bundle-up & go enjoy the lights & shopping!…read more https://www.instagram.com/reel/ClZn9Mhghdv/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

I grew up in the 90's when Westlake used to be the place to hang out. There were actual shops and…read morekiosks and the food court was like a Stranger Things 80's vibe with Sbarro's and McDonald's. It really felt family friendly and the candy shop upstairs next to the monorail was packed. I remember wanting to hang out on all levels of this mall and there was Crabtree and Evelyn, B Dalton books, and so many options. I even got my ears pierced here 3 x at Claire's. The wing that connect to Subway and Taco Del Mar was also a hang out spot and it was fun to have a Seattle home base to chill. Westlake was next to Macy's, and Gap was cool back then. I didn't shop there but remember the scent of Heaven and the super perfumy scents of the 90's and Tommy Hillfiger and Nautica jackets that I wore. Jay Jacob's was the spot for Tolo and Winter formal wear and Frederick's and Nelson's felt so bougie but special. I could even get all of my specialty 90's Timberland boots. Over the decades, Westlake reminded me of a mall that was taken over by a post apocalyptic crisis. Shops were empty, the decent ones that made malls cool left such as Foot Locker, and random swap meet looking stores and other junky stores popped up. There isn't the same feel and it feels like a random hodgepodge of leftovers. I remember when Lush was in the mall and the whiff of the essential oils made things feel festive during the holidays. With so many stores and shops having to leave, Westlake is still a shell of its former felt. Who knows what it will look like in the next 10 years. If you're from out of town, I would suggest skipping Westlake. Go to Chop House Row, Melrose Market for indie and local and SouthCenter or Bellevue Square for the all American mall experience.

I have been coming to University Village, and its surroundings, in Seattle for approximately over…read more30 years now. The store offerings have changed over the years, though not everything. Parking has been consistently stubborn. The parking garage I used on my visit today, North Garage on Tuesday 24 March 2026, had themed levels. I opted for the C Level which was color of pink and animal of cow. At the elevator, a cow "moo" sounded when I pressed the button for the elevator. By this level, more spaces were opened up, so a better day for parking of recent times. Walkways in the village are open to the natural elements. Some of the businesses have umbrellas available for use in shopping. The grounds and pedestrian spaces have tended to be clean in my experiences. In 2010 and 2011 when I was a student at the University of Washington, I walked to University Village so parking was a non-issue, those were quicker turn around in time visits though I did not have the carrying/storage space of a vehicle.

Wow, this is a great outdoor shopping mall with a whole bunch of businesses that range from apparel…read moreto food/dining and even cars? (there's a Rivian and Tesla shop here). It's a good mix and something is bound to catch your eye even if you weren't planning on getting something in particular. I came here for lunch over the weekend and it was bustling. There was plenty of seating around outside for people to lounge around with their families. It appears pretty kid friendly too, with some water installations for children to jump around. There are also courtesy umbrellas to use for inclement weather - a thoughtful gesture. I'm not sure how they manage cold-ish weather though. Probably not as fun to shop when it's freezing out, although this is a pretty rare situation. I also spotted a security guard, but I felt pretty safe throughout my visit.

A convenient one stop shop for Metropolitan Market, Bartell Pharmacy, a handful of fast food places…read moreand more. Also conveniently located along bus route to Ballard and downtown Seattle. And in a pocket of cute residential area.

This place is large, clean, and they have a great deli, bakery, salad bar, and a good selection of…read morehot fresh soup there. The selection of sushi is nice too. They had a small package of salmon sashimi there in a small pack with two pieces in it for $3.49. The produce section was nice too. The beer & liquor selection is huge, but they don't have any light beer a available there. Weird. They sell fresh flowers and plants there too. The cashier was friendly. He wrapped up the soup in rubber bands so it wouldn't spill. There are more stores in this shopping center as well as some teriyaki place upstairs. I think that this place is open 24/7, or late at least.

I have no clue on what happened to Northgate. I used to love this cozy alley way of a mall and it…read morewas vibrant and rich with diversity in shops and clientele. The kiosks were fun and it was one of the only places I could get a watch chrystal replaced. JC Penney's used to be cool and the smell of Ivars, Subway, Taco Bell and Panda Express brought back the 90's nostalgia of cd's and getting new kicks. Fast forward to 2025 and the indoor mall has been closed for a long time. The only thing left is a shell of Red Robin's, Nordstrom Rack, and the outside businesses such ad chipotle AT and T and Barnes and Nobles. I was reminiscing on Blue Finn buffet, Azteca and Bed Bath. I guess there's lots of remodeling going on and the Kraken ice rink is built which draws a different vibe. It feels more disjointed as a mall and more of a huge lot with random businesses that are mismatched. Target across the way is still going strong but the crime in that area is high. I miss the old Northgate and the community vibe it attracted.

A mall. It has mall-walkers, stores, fast-food, and large hallways with fluorescent lighting…read more Not unique by any means, it gets the job done when you need to pick something up, find a gift, have a snack or meal, and get a sample at See's candy! It's a great alternative for indoor play space in the small play area at one end of the mall, but can get busy and the older children have a tendency to plow into the smaller ones.

Although Seattle is known for being diverse, with a fair number of ethnic retailers including a…read morevariety of East Asian and Southeast Asian supermarkets, this shopping center is especially popular with Asian and Asian-American locals since it combines many retailers and restaurants under one roof. It's a one-stop shop for groceries, baked goods, bubble tea and other Asian drinks, multiple Vietnamese, Chinese, Japanese and Korean restaurants, a Chinese apothecary, and home goods (from furniture and decor to a kitchen stove store), a couple hair salons, a nail salon, karaoke restaurant and last but not least a bank branch. 99 Ranch is a big draw as the largest Chinese supermarket in the nearby area, both it and Mei Wa bakery next door carry Chinese steamed buns and pastries. I'll be honest in terms of selection, prices (and flavors/techniques for Mei Wa), these are kinda average though are enough to satisfy if you have a craving. Mama Dough and Seoul Tofu are solid restaurants from eating at each 2-3 times. Mia Sugarcane produces some delicious sugarcane drinks though nowadays on the pricier side. Boba Tea Lab is pretty standard bubble tea. I've yet to try Big Bowl Spicy Cuisine and several others, including LiuYiShou Hotpot which is one of the newer restaurants, that also has 22 other locations in North America including NYC, SF, Chicago, Boston, and Vancouver and Toronto areas in Canada. All in all very convenient and generally clean and easy to get around. Very popular so during peak weekend times expect a very full parking lot; the spaces are also tight so you have to be careful when parking and opening car doors.

All I can say is that the parking situation has remained the same, where the right side of the…read moreGreat Wall shopping center is a big mess, with very tight spaces with cars parked really close to another, almost hitting each other. The rest of the spaces are somewhat bigger, but anytime we go, whether early in the morning, afternoon or evening time, the place is hella crowded!!! Hard to find a frickin' parking space. The different restaurants, Bubble Tea places and 99 Ranch Asian grocery store inside the shopping mall are fine to go to from time to time. There are a number of Boba joints, Chinese bakeries, a Dumpling place, Chinese food places, a hair salon, an herbal medicine store, and a few other vendors. Has a good variety of Asian retail businesses. Been to Mama Dough, Bambu, 99 Ranch and a couple of others and have received great customer service for the most part. The Korean restaurant was my favorite when it was open, but their service was so-so even though the food was great. Prices kept increasing every year and portion sizes kept getting smaller, though.

I visited chophouse row for the first time yesterday for the fashion show and it was so fun! There…read moreare so many fun shops around here and a cute Photo Booth too. I will definitely be back here to explore!

Long overdue Yelp post as I have been an admirer of Chophouse Row and its collection of various…read moreonsite and adjacent businesses. It uniquely links 11th, 12th, with Pike on Capitol Hill since 2018 (5/30/23). I am fond of urban architecture, but in ways that helps preserve the historical bones of the structure and continues to contribute to the neighborhood. Best summed up from an excerpt from the Dunn & Hobbes website, "Chophouse Row puts the "mixed" in "mixed-use", featuring state-of-the-art creative office space, an extensive retail marketplace and residential penthouses in the heart of the Pike-Pine neighborhood of Capitol Hill. The project combines the historic Chophouse building, built as an auto parts store in 1924 and used for decades as iconic band practice space, with a new office tower that features open plan workspaces with floor to ceiling windows and exposed steel structure. Salvaged materials were used throughout and the building features highly sustainable energy and water systems. A pedestrian mews and mid-block courtyard connects Chophouse Row through to Dunn & Hobbes' other 12th Avenue Marketplace properties." I do miss shuttered businesses such as Amandine, By Tae, Petti-Rosso, and Kurt Farm Shop, but I enjoy revisiting to see what new businesses have taken their place and newer ones to wander through. A big plus is the juxtaposition of the surrounding mixed materials and the sky above. It brings out my inner photographer. Also, the open courtyard is a great getaway especially during warmer months with their variety of outdoor seating and even during crisp autumn evenings when the firepit is lit.