Factoria village was very convenient during my bi week stay at Extended stay up the hill. Yep, just…read morea walk down the hill and you have just about everything you need and if it's not there perhaps is across the way at Factoria marketplace/mall which has several places as well. Plenty of things are in the 'village' which is basically a squared strip mall. There are places to eat including two Pizza spots, Applebee's, Vietnamese food and more. For drinks there is sideline bar, groceries and convenience - QFC and Bartell. Coffee? Starbucks. So on and so forth. Across the way there is target, famous footwear and more which is relatively close, it could be walked which is what I did when since I never needed too much at a time. There are plenty of parking spaces and fairly easy to get in and out of. Given how filled up it gets I'd say it's a convenient place as it was for me as well as the folks who regularly come here.

This used to be called Loehmann's Plaza except the Loehmann's store is no longer here, wow I've…read morebeen around this long to know that. I've seen it go through all the changes from old stores going out and new stores coming in to the Keg getting knocked down to make room for several extra commercial retail space to the parking lot getting renovated. This place thrives because of T-Mobile's headquarter right next door, during the day, it's an invasion from the employees everywhere. Avoid lunch rushes if you're in a rush. People complain about parking, but there's plenty of parking if you just circle around a bit, since it's a pretty in and out area, somebody will be out in a minute. It's convenient for me to walk here without having to go through any crosswalk. There's 3 Starbucks within this complex, one on each side and one inside QFC. Tell me about your experience if you've been here or is going to after reading this review:)

This is a shopping center in the Overlake area on the border between Bellevue and Redmond. It is…read moreoccupied by chain store anchor businesses, including Walgreens and Trader Joe's, as well as by AT&T, Petsmart and Potbelly. Parking here is good as there is a sufficient number of spaces available. Although, Microsoft traffic tends to make it difficult to enter and exit easily during rush traffic hours. Otherwise, it is not a problem getting in and out.

Timing is everything here when it comes to parking but I love the selection of stores: REI,…read moreHomeGoods and Trader Joes. More coming soon across the street. On the other hand, how did anyone think we needed elevator music at the outdoors parking deck? So that people wouldn't sit in their cars making phone calls? Horrendous.

What a pretty place to walk around. There of lots of open air restaurants and cute stores. Worth…read morethe time to stroll around and grab a bite

Great restaurants and a movie theater all within walking distance of each other. So many delicious…read moreplaces to eat from Bai Tong Thai to Mod Pizza. Yum. There's even a cupcake shop! I can be found at least once a month strolling the aisles at the Best Marshall's Homes Store in the area. Impressive sporting goods store next door too.

I'm not a big mall person. Usually I go with a purpose and destination. This mall houses…read morerestaurants, stores and my eye doctor. The Christmas decorations were lovely. The photos show a fairly empty mall mid day. Huge and wide open spaces. Good lighting too. The value would depend on which store you're looking at. The parking lot around this mall is always busy. Which leads me to believe it's a fairly popular place. I do frequent the Amazon Fresh not necessarily connected directly to the mall but next door. There is a Nordstrom Rack, lakeshore education store, and of course the T&T Supermarket on one end of the mall. So yes, a large selection of shopping choices with various values. Any stores I've visited had good service. Security is always seen circulating the area which makes me happy too. Enjoy life! SYOY!

Factoria is a neighborhood of Bellevue, WA, and has a dedicated shopping mall (Marketplace at…read moreFactoria) that people around the area will go to. Recently, a large Asian grocery opened as one of the outdoor anchors, so we decided to come down. We noticed right away how crowded the outdoor surface lots were, and that there was a line extending outside to get into the grocery store, so we nixed that idea. Instead, we found a less crowded parking area on the other side of the mall. It is a one story indoor mall, with a mix of small businesses, kiosks, and big anchor stores. The layout is definitely from an earlier time, but unlike malls like this in California which are closed or just empty, this one had a fair amount of shoppers milling around. One thing to note are that some of the anchor stores are not connected to the indoor mall at all, instead requiring you to walk outside and through parking to get where you want to go. Like I said, not a great layout.

Stopped in as part of the Puget Sound LYS Tour and was delighted to find the yarn store, Hooks &…read moreNée,es (also terrific) inside. A few good eateries (Greek, dump,inns and a bakery) plus a very excellent open air book store inside - that description makes sense when you it- offering a wonderful community space for all. There was a bunch of people doing what seemed like scrapbooking, and lots of people just hanging out comfortably. Every town should have something patterned after this center. I wish there was something like it near me.

I like this town center. It's a great pit stop for neighbors, commuters, and cyclists and there…read moreare a variety of shops for various interests from the bike shop, third place books, a fishing store, ACE, and Ross. It's a suburb vibe and it's reminiscent of my visits to Poulsbo and Kitsap. The farmers market is the best thing during the summer and there is always ample parking. For this small town center there is a good variety of food options including Mod Pizza, Starbucks, Subway, dumplings, gyros, and breakfast fare at Honey Bear.

This is a neighborhood shopping center in East Bellevue near Bellevue College. It is anchored by a…read moreQFC grocery store which also has a pharmacy and Starbucks. There are an array of businesses here including a barber, dentist and dry cleaner. It also has some casual eateries, including a Papa Murphy's, Tokyo Stop Teriyaki and the popular Japanese sandwich place, TRES. Parking is easy as I have never seen it full. There has been no business turnover as the tenants have been there for many years. It is not an exciting place to shop, but you appreciate its consistency.

The Woodinville Plaza, Hair care, Tire center, and Airport...just kidding. You will find it very…read morediverse. A place where the promise of quaint charm meets the delightful reality of... well, it depends on the day and the store , doesn't it? It's like that quirky aunt you love, but who occasionally wears mismatched socks and tells slightly inappropriate jokes at family gatherings. On the surface, it's got all the right ingredients for a delightful stroll. You've got your charming cafes, your promise of artisanal this and locally-sourced that. You can almost picture yourself leisurely browsing, perhaps sipping a locally roasted coffee and pondering the merits of over priced comic books or bargain stuff you don't need but had to buy at Value Village because it was only $5,99. You might even stumble upon a truly unique gift, a delicious pastry that makes you question all your previous life choices, or a friendly shopkeeper who genuinely seems happy you've wandered into their haven of wonders. Some of the best food can be found at the Woodinville Cafe. On these days, Woodinville Plaza feels like a hug in retail form. However, let's not sugarcoat it (unless we're talking about the aforementioned pastry). Sometimes, Woodinville Plaza feels a bit more stressful. The guys in the DOL seem cranky most of the time and the parking situation is hit and miss. Sometimes parking is good. Lately, not do much. It's a delicate dance of circling, squinting at vaguely marked spots, and silently judging the parallel parking skills of your fellow shoppers. It's a microcosm of Woodinville itself - a lovely place that occasionally forgets how many people want to visit its lovely places. And let's talk about the "plaza" aspect. It's less a grand, open square for community gatherings and more a... well, a collection of buildings huddled together, like they're sharing secrets about the best wine tasting down the road. Which, let's be honest, is probably what they are doing. But here's the thing about Woodinville Plaza: it has potential! It's like that slightly awkward friend who has a heart of gold. You root for it. You want it to thrive. You appreciate the glimpses of its charm, even if they're sometimes hidden beneath a layer of quietude or a slightly confusing parking layout. So, should you visit Woodinville Plaza? Absolutely! Just go in with an open mind, a good pair of walking shoes (for the potential parking trek), and maybe a backup plan for entertainment in case the comic shop and Value Village is having an off day. You might just discover a hidden gem, or at the very least, you'll have a story to tell about your slightly surreal, yet ultimately endearing, Woodinville Plaza experience. And hey, there's probably some excellent wine nearby to make it all worthwhile

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