Loved this place! How lucky that office workers around this building has this high-end cafeteria to…read morerun to for a break! Lots of choices from Indian, Italian, salad (evergreens!!!), coffee, pizza, burger, Japanese, etc! All affordable lunch options and nice spots to reset and sit quietly. Will come again next time I'm in the vicinity.

I like the space and find it strangely comforting. There are different levels to sit at and a…read morevariety of spaces to fit your needs. Sometimes I feel like being alone and sit in a secluded corner. Other times I'm feeling social and sit in the middle where all the activity is buzzing. This is a great place to meet folks for lunch because it's fairly accessible - on bus lines, good walkability, and a few blocks away from the tunnel. If driving is more your jam, there is a built in garage or a super expensive lot across the street. The variety of food choices is good but I'll be honest - I only eat at about 3-4 places here. Basil Box has good basil fried rice. Masala has decent butter chicken. Pallino upstairs has a decent lunch special. I've eaten at other places here but I've stopped trying. I always find it to be a waste of money and a frustrating experience so I stick to what I know.

Large indoor space with a handful of eating options. This was a convenient spot to grab lunch…read morebetween museum hopping. We came during the crowded winter holiday season, and it was very crowded, but it wasn't terrible. My baby needed a nap and I didn't want to walk with her outside where it was cold, so luckily there was some quick space in the back on the 2nd floor.

This armory use to store arm. But now is a food court, museum, activity center. The lower level is…read morea children museum. The hallway has a miniature train set. It attracts a lot of children and adults. The hallway also has a stage for show and event. The side store mostly food vendors. It is interesting to see this museum.

This is every food-lover's dream....a casual one-stop shop with a wide range of eats! Among the…read morevariety, offerings include pizza, tacos, ramen, salad, poke, burgers, sandwiches and baked goods - definitely something to fit everyone's preferences! Prices here are on the steeper end but this food hall provides an elevated experience compared to your typical food court. It defies the stereotype that one would normally associate with food courts by proving that the term "fast food" shouldn't imply compromised quality nor level of service. The food I've tried here so far has been crafted with fresh ingredients although the flavors have been hit-and-miss. For example, I loved Barrio Luchador's tacos, but the Brawler Burger was a little too salty and oily, while the whole roast duck at Fat and Feathers was quite bland. Service is top-notch! Not only are the employees at each individual eatery friendly and helpful, but there's a wonderful cleaning staff that ensures the entire food hall space is well-kept and spotless. There are are at least a few employees who stroll around gathering empty plates and cups with a smile. I just wish there was room for more seating since during peak lunch time, the food hall becomes packed and it's difficult to find an open table. If unable to find a seat, each of the eateries can pack your food to go. Otherwise, this is a wonderful spot for a quick lunch, catching up with a friend or an informal meeting.

So far, so delicious, and almost just right…read more I've been SO excited to actually eat here after passing through to eat elsewhere. We ate at Crosta and La Baguette. Drank at Dote and eyed the Burger Bar. The HH pizzas are delicious and an excellent quality and price unmatched anywhere I've seen in the area. I enjoyed the mushrooms but would have loved them fresh and not marinated. The kids were very happy with their cheese and pepperoni (contact pizza as she called it). The French bakery next door has an awesome croque madame sandwich with bechemel sauce over the entire thing (I opted for the sauce on the side and they decided to put my cheese on the side too, which was a bad choice I didn't request). The sauce wasn't even warm and I missed my cheese on the sandwich. Next time I'll say easy sauce. They have a super delicious "hot fudge" dessert that is a brownie with a chocolate and cream mousse covered with a few brownie pieces and chocolate ganache. Oh my, I'm a baker and it was delicious! Also very grateful to find a Full Tilt ice cream selection on the east side for the first time! Baby girl was so thankful to find her blue moon front and center at La Baguette. The beer menu draft list at the burger bar was very tempting for my honey, he found a couple of new ones to try. They offer pints up to growlers. Also, my honey loves his lattes at Dote Coffee Bar. They take the time to make plenty of tasty foam for me that's well flavored and decorated with a whole bear face! The quality of food and presentation is outstanding at this food court, and I can't wait to make our way around each "station" so I can speak to all of the various tastes.

This place is absolutely amazing. It has an amazing selection and the prices are very reasonable…read more Wonderful selection of poke, fresh seafood, and just everything Asian. We don't have anything this big from my neck of the woods. I would say I might move to Seattle for this market and the attached bookstore.

Nice grocery store in Chinatown. Parking lot right in front. Very convenient…read more Spacious inside. Clean and bright. They have many sections, grocery, snacks, drinks, kitchen supplies, stationery and more. I definitely love the chips section. More options than NJ. I would have bought the whole shelf if I can. I didn't have much interaction with the staff but they seemed nice.

There are a variety of products, satisfy most of our needs. The favorite includes some unique…read morefruits, spices and beans from China

I tried these claw machines called Amusy. Turns out it's a scam...it's clear that the claw…read morelegitimately grabbed on to the squishy bread THEN dropped it THEN the claw closed it again like it's suppose to in the first place- To be clear, I'm talking about these machines that are in the hallway that have the Asian Family Market and other places at Aurora Ave N, Seattle (5 stars for Asian Family Market tho!!! Not Amusy)

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.

Combination of outdated indoor shopping mall with a transit center. The actual mall only has the…read moremonorail on the top floor as a connection, but the Westlake Center station for the 1 line is below ground beneath, and all the major bus lines from across the county end up in the area. So it's an excellent place to connect, even during non-mall hours. Came here before mall opening at 10am, and was able to find a side entrance that takes you only to the 3rd floor where you can start your ride on the mono-rail.

This place has been on my to-try list for 5 or so years, and my friend and I finally got to have it…read moreon a Saturday morning around 11:40am. It serves classic Filipino comfort food, similar to the likes of Ludi's and Sizzling Asian Grill. The only difference is that this place has been around for a really long time, and is tucked away inside part of Pike Place beyond some groceries and next to a yogurt place. It's noisy around here, and there's limited seating just around the corner of the kitchen and some straight ahead. Menu is pretty small, which is already a good thing since that means the dishes are gonna be high quality. After placing your order, the staff make your food and then call your name out when your food's ready. Both my friend and I got their longanisa plate, which comes with rice and pancit. Rice is standard and has some sauce on it, while the pancit is lightly salted and makes for a great palette cleanser. The real winner was the longanisa, and you get three thick pieces of them for around $18 after tax! Each piece was sweet, tender and juicy all around, and I could see some fat inside when I was biting into each one. They're so packed with flavor that I wish there were five pieces instead! Portions here are deceptively big even though the plate is small, so expect to struggle finishing it if you're not a big eater. I can't believe it's taken me this long to finally try here, and now that I have it's something else to cross off my really long list of Seattle places I've neglected to try over the years. Even with just one visit, I'd take family, friends, and visitors to Seattle here for one of their meals!

This isn't a standard pike place food stall--it's a high-stakes audition where the prize is lunch…read more The line moves best when everyone is understands what's at stake. You're expected to know your order, say it clearly, pay immediately, and slide down the counter like you've trained for it. Hesitate, ask a question, or make a joke and you can feel Auntie Lie, the owner, giving you the once over. I ordered the salmon sinigang and the longanisa, unfortunately, they were amazing. This is Filipino home style food- rustic, rich, flavorful, well seasoned--and after walking all day in the cold rain, it was like coming home. Auntie Lie behind the counter served it like she was issuing a warning, not a meal. Just kidding- she actually was warm and friendly. She said, "you come here before? You know exactly the right things to order". I didn't tell her it was out of fear and admiration for how she handled the tourist in front me. Just kidding . I sat at the side bar, enjoyed my meal and enjoyed reading her many notes and pictures with folk who've been longtime fans. This stall has baked in character, and in the bustle of tourists, eating here and watching it all was a great ambience. Worth it? Yes. This is a must needed spot to visit at pike place. If it isn't, don't tell Auntie Lie.

Got to bring one of my friends here for her first time and it did not disappoint! I always enjoy…read moregetting to see all the different vendors, whether they're food or art related. And honestly, every time I've come here, it still feels like I don't have enough time to make it through each section and floor of the market to properly see and enjoy everything. So I'll just have to keep coming back to explore more haha. One of my favorite discoveries has been how dog-friendly so many of the businesses were. A few of the vendors even offered my dog a treat, which was the nicest thing ever! Getting to try samples like apple cider, different types of vinaigrettes to dip your bread into, and beef jerky is always a win, and such a fun way to find new favorites!! Plus, there are plenty of great views and fun sights throughout the market if you're open to wandering around the different levels. Just a heads-up: it definitely gets crowded, especially on weekends!!

There are a bunch of people usually here so if you have social anxiety, I would either stick to…read moredownstairs (which has shops like a pop culture shop with so many things like comic books and more!) where there are less people or research which times are less busy. There are so many shops though, and people selling things on the main floor like honey, art, and more. And there's a gum wall. This is one of the main places to go if you go to Seattle though, and if you're looking for gifts this is a great place to find them!

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.

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!!