I am an UW alumni and have been to this bookstore location several times a long long time ago when…read moreI was a student. I never realized or appreciated how amazing this store was. About two weeks ago, my favorite K-pop group, LE SSERAFIM, was in town and during the encore, they came out in full UW gear. After researching, I found out that the gear was from University Book Store. I really wanted to buy the hat that Chaewon wore and was able to find and buy one there. It was a University Book Store exclusive printed/embroidered on '47 brand Hat. There is a reason I am telling this story though! While I was there, I looked around and see what kind of merchandises they were selling and I noticed that they have done collaboration with quality brands such as Lululemon, Champion (reverse Weave), Adidas, '47 Brand, New Era, etc. Clearly, whoever is in charge of designing the fan gear here knows what they are doing. They also had a clearance section upstairs with items marked down up to 50%. If you're a current UW student or UW Alumni and haven't been here in recent years like me, I highly recommend checking it out. Check out my photos of all the UW gears that LE SSERAFIM members wore during the concert.

I'm not a big book reader, so take this review with a grain of salt. However, I do appreciate the…read morehusky gear and the coffee shop in the store. I've also noticed that books are arranged similarly to Barnes & Noble. I've been told that the books are carefully arranged and sorted via subcontracted by Barnes & Noble, so if you're interested in that, this is definitely the place for you. The prices are a bit high, but they do go back into student support and activities, so it's a good investment. Also, there is a 20% discount or specific dates and timelines along with promotionals for students. but I don't think that these discounts apply to text books. I definitely recommend a university bookstore.

Selling spray paint…read more That's all this shopnis doing. Which is cool.but you know would be cooler? If they were selling graffiti! On canvas, prints, etc... support the craft and spread the love.

I got an experience to share, I guess it was negative. I got to say I really like Art Primo, I also…read morebeen a customer for a minute. Well I came the other day and it wasn't busy. I asked if there vintage spray cans were for sale and the (Asian) lady at the registered seemed bothered. I got a collection at home and wanted to know more. She then proceeded to tell me I could check the price on the bottom. Later I asked about the Ny Quill caps, and she didn't want to pull out all of them. She said "they all look the same different color". I wanted to see the difference so I asked her to pull them all out any way. I chose the one's I needed at the time. I also asked about other tools for the cans and she seemed dismissive, annoyed and bothered with an undertone voice of "I don't want to be working here". It seemed like a struggle to get info from her. At that point I wanted to just walk out but I came from another state and thought might as well just get everything here vs ordering online. I asked about my points and she said I can get a freebie. I asked to see the two different options and choose the black streaker. She literally showed me one and said they didn't have anymore and gave me the mop. It was the way she went about the whole interaction since I got there. I've been to many shops and art stores and usually the workers are chill but this experience was not that great. Like I said I like art primo one of my favorite stores been buying for at least 15 years or more. Good product customer service was wack, I think she may need some training or have the owner talk to her because it's not good for business.

Blick Art Materials in Seattle handled a frustrating situation with serious professionalism…read more We bought Arches 300lb watercolor paper online, and when we came in my dad was convinced it was the wrong weight. The associate who helped us (blonde hair, and I really wish I remembered her name) was calm, patient, and genuinely kind the entire time. She didn't turn it into an argument or make anyone feel talked down to. Instead, she immediately offered solutions: replace the paper or give us a refund. They didn't have the exact Arches paper my dad wanted to swap to, and she still went above and beyond by offering to call Blick and initiate an online return for us on the spot. That level of patience and customer service is rare. In the end, my dad decided to just keep the paper, but I left impressed with how well she handled everything. Big thanks to her and the Seattle team.

What can I say that hasn't already been said? The mecca for any artist within 100 miles…read more Fantastic selection of many mediums and a very friendly staff. Always a great time wandering the isles looking for treasure. Also, be sure to check the clearance rack. You never know what you might find for $.10 on the $1!

I love this place! It's like a thrift store for your crafting needs. Yarn, fabric, art supplies,…read morestickers, papers, embroidery, needlepoint, used stamps, vintage photos, international paper money, etc. They also have used books/magazines for crafts and plastic containers. I found some themed collage packs - valentines and Disney themed and a plastic container to store my washi tape! Everything is super affordable too.

Very cool place to visit if you need an art scrap and you like to thrift, but the staff is a…read morelittle... odd. I only bought two little pens and a sewing pattern, and I'm not even sure what the subtotal was. I assumed it was 75c with tax, so just in case I pulled out two dollars. The lady told me "I need 4 cents." I thought she meant the total was $1.04, so I told her "Oh I don't have coins, I'll pay with card so you don't have to make change." She gave me a pointed look and said, "...then I'll have to charge you an extra 50c" I was super confused, but that was fine. I thought it over a little, and then she told me, "Your total is only 96c" Totally fine, I gave her one dollar and told her to keep the change. Usually... you tell the customer their total and they can figure out what to give you. Not a weird vague comment. She's not mean, she helped me find a nearby bathroom, and she told another customer she's worked at a paint store before, so I think she's just... odd. I think staff needs a little more consistent training, it was somewhat uncomfortable.

Wouldn't return an unopened item that was bought yesterday, just absolutely ridiculous. Awful…read morecustomer service, I will never visit again.

Great selection of goods here. I have shopped here a few times. I find their vintage maps to very…read morehigh quality products for reasonable prices. Staff is usually friendly but there are not a lot of them. Located near other neat shops, recommend people stopping here and taking a look around.

We framed a special tapestry that we found in Mexico. Allison brought all her creativity and…read moreexpertise to the project. She kept in touch and delivered a beautiful product when she was done. We are grateful for her artist's eye and attention to detail.

I love this business!! It's very welcoming. I bought the two prints in the pictures, and the poem…read morewas written by the owner(?)'s daughter!! I would have thought it was made by a famous poet because it is just beautiful. These are super cute and high quality. Would definitely recommend to anyone in the area!

This is my new favorite yarn shop in Seattle. I came in for needles and the lovely (I assume owner)…read morewas wonderful. the selection is a lovely mix of classic work horse yarns (Berroco, etc,) but also really nice hand dyed small batch yarns. I managed to leave without buying yarn, but she is holding two skeins until I get paid which is amazing. I am trying to stick to a budget and her holding yarn for a few weeks is so nice. I can't wait to go back

It's my personal ritual to make a far(er)-flung trek to a yarn store outside the main city area…read moreevery time I travel. Acorn Street turned out to be the BEST yarn store I have been to. Their selection of yarn is extensive and very organized; Juni and Si was holding a trunk show while I was there. They have a variety of both local and famous yarn (ie Madtosh, Malabrigo, Berroco), and most of all, their staff is the sweetest bunch. But, but! The thing I loved most is the sheer number of needles and notions they carry: both singular sizes and also full sets from different vendors (Lykke, Chiaogoo, KP). You can spend hours here brainstorming a project and buying everything you need to start swatching. I bought some cute pine cone stitch markers, a skein from Juni and Si for some socks and an Addi needle (with which I'm already in love with and off to the races on a new project). Thanks, Mary and Janet! I will surely, surely be back the next time I am in town.

We need more local kids/toys stores like this! I was amazed at how much this place had! Toys,…read moregames, puzzles, Legos, educational tools and workbooks, and the list goes on and on! Me and my son had so much fun walking around here. I'll be coming back here for birthday and Christmas gifts, for sure!

I absolutely love this shop, a great place for families to visit with good prices and wide…read moreselections. This store is a terrific resource for teachers, the items here provide a great inspiration for classroom activities and display learning materials across all subjects.