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.

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.

Crown Hill Plaza is quickly becoming my favorite local hangout. It's a miniature shopping area with…read morea Chevron gas station, a Blockbuster, a Papa John's Pizza, a McDonald's, and a few other businesses. What typically happens is I pick up some movies at Blockbuster (we have that movie club thing) and then go to either McDonald's or Papa John's for food and then get some gas. Sometimes I pick up a paper at the convenience store connected to McDonald's. The only troubling aspect is that some fucker always decides to park his or her car in the middle of the shopping center, NOT IN ANY PARKING SPOT but right in the middle of traffic. This shopping plaza gets a fair amount of traffic, so every time some ASSHOLE does this it's a huge inconvenience to everyone else and an accident waiting to happen. No one expects to drive into a shopping plaza and find a car right smack in the middle, 50 feet from the nearest parking spot. It's happened twice now and the cars have been parked there for several minutes at a time. I don't know if it's someone returning their videos or what, but that's why there are parking spots. Societies have rules, and when you break these rules there are consequences. If it happens again, fucker, I'll have my wife key your car (which she seems to have a fascination with) or I'll buy some tacks and leave them strategically placed near your tires.

Stores have come and gone at the Wallingford Center, former school now retail and food destination…read morefor 35 years. Ahhh the UW college days... Worthy of an occasional visit with its a convenient ATM, customer parking lot, and located on a major Metro bus route. My recent visit yesterday included Crackerjack Contemporary Crafts and Trophy (6/23/18). I have stopped in also to Yazdi to browse and to dine at Chutney's. Sometimes got to shake it up from malls, outlet centers, box stores and online e-commerce...discoveries await you with a visit to Wallingford Center.

A sweet, quaint and cozy center with a handful of boutique shops. The building is reminiscent of an…read moreold schoolhouse, converted to host shops and a cafe, restaurant downstairs. It's quiet and cozy and seems that the shops are quite specialized, many items feeling more like small gifts you may wish to give rather than items one would purchase and keep in their own possessions. Shop staff were friendly and greeted us warmly as we peruses their specialty selections.

It's hard to call this a mall. It's a place to get dog food and human food. I suppose it's…read morefunctional, however, gone are the days of local businesses and fun shops

The shopping area has a parking lot that provides very easy access to Whole Foods, Bartell Drugs,…read moreDaiso, Mud Bay, and Starbucks as well as easy street access to businesses along 65th and Roosevelt. Parking lot is a single entry and exit point and has Handicap spaces available. There are no state-of-the-art bells and whistles, but it is convenient for quick in and out for the stores I mentioned.

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.

Really good selection of men's basics. Their house line of 14th and Union, Zella, and Abound to…read morename a few are always very stylish and affordable. This location had a nice mix of low to mid range blazers for under $100. I appreciate being able to go here in a pinch for a button up and dress shoes. I wish there was a better selection of ties and pocket squares and watches. Service is a little sporadic and I have to seek out assistance. Staff work hard and I see that they are often slammed. The cashiers seemed the most slammed with returns and ringing up. Nonetheless, a really good rack location.

I ordinarily enjoy shopping here, but today I stood deep in a line of people being served by three…read moremolasses-slow cashiers. After a minute or so, I just suddenly realized I didn't want to throw away 20 minutes of my life waiting to give money to a place that didn't care about service or customers. I put my purchase back and left.

The Block Cafe - My Ex husband and I meet here at least once a month to chat since I moved back to…read morethe area. This cafe was originally called the Egg'n Me but recently was bought out by the Block Cafe... the menu is basically remained the same. Good service, family welcome, child units and grand parents seen enjoying themselves. I have only come for breakfast on the weekends but the cafe has a bar and tv's so may boast an evening scene I have not witnessed. The price is fare for really good wholesome food... highly recommend trying the Mexican item if you like Mexican food and the pico de galo is fresh. It has a cafe/ diner vibe comfortable with average noise levels. The staff are prompt with never ending coffee and let us be LONG after we paid the bill and should have left... they know my Ex's order by heart and I just keep them guessing :). Good food, good value. Parking early in the morning is no problem gets busy as the morning wears on with the PCC, FEDEX, UPS and Trader Joe's around the corner. A large parking garage is open too.

The Ballard Blocks is like a modern-day mall complex with a mixture of residential, office, stores…read moreand businesses. It looks like the developer's idea here is make it sort of a one stop for folks who come to it. There are plenty of options for coming to the blocks all ranging from eyeglasses and dental offices for health, a PCC market and Trader Joes for grocery shopping, early education center and children's haircuts for the youngsters, Xfinity and UPS for those other errands, The Egg & Us and Top Pot Donuts for food and more all collected into a few blocks of structure. The problem is I took one look at the parking deck and said to myself what a mess. I suppose this is the most sensible way of doing this, but it just looks confusing and jammed. Then the outer area parking is not done, it's still a gravelly area that you know is for parking, but it doesn't fit the fancy structure that is surrounded by it. It seems to be doing well business-wise and I'm sure I'll find myself going to it, particularly for Trader Joes, but if I can I'll park further away to avoid headache.

Helloooo Broadway!!…read more It's different every day! Fred Meyers with disinterested cashiers. COOL and wierd looking people. Kiosks with jewelery, watches.. stationery, clothing. I am stymied. I am in love, sort of.. I wander, shop, eat and then get out as I parked and walked. Big mally things are not my pleasure after 35 minutes. Thanks

This shopping center is right in the middle of the action on Capitol Hill. Appropriately named as…read moreit is located on Broadway Ave, you will find QFC and BECU which are the main reasons why I go here as well as a flower shop, a video store, and a couple other places. There is a parking garage underneath the stores and QFC will validate parking with minimum purchase. Not sure if any of the other stores do that.

I feel scammed with how the price increases at the register and they don't provide you an itemized…read morelist / invoice to review before paying. We bought several things (cards, trinkets, a book) and paid thinking it was high but surely it must be correct because they're using a calculator. I printed a receipt upon payment but was given only a cc payment receipt and not an itemized invoice. When I got home and added everything up it was ~$30 less than what I paid (not including the almost $4 charge to pay by cc which as a cashless business is the only option). Lucca is giving small businesses a bad rep and should be ashamed of themselves. I will not be going back. I'm giving two stars instead of one to recognize the selection of goods in which they'll use to take advantage of you.

Oh you should come in here whether you need anything or not. Such great fun to see what the store…read morehas to offer. You'll be surprised how tempting things are. Nicely displayed and so typical of the Ballard area.