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Combination of outdated indoor shopping mall with a transit center.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.

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.

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.

This store is located in busy area of Seattle downtown near the Pike Street. On the first floor…read moreentrance they only have some sunglasses on display in a tiny space, but once we took the escalator to lower level the space was huge. There were several sections for men's, women's, kid's apparels, shoes, accessories like bags, totes, suitcases, home goods, jewelry and so many more stuff. The store was mostly tidy. Some sections were messy due to customers trying them out and leaving items on the floor. There were plenty of good deals and prices available all around the store. I can to the store to find a duffle bag for our extra stuff. I found a good one in the luggage area for a reasonable price. I also had a $10 discount coupon available for my birthday month. Staff member at the register was friendly. She quickly proceeded the checkout. Overall we were happy with the shopping experience here, but they can certainly improve on appearance and lighting of the store.

Unfortunately my mom and I had a terrible experience with the person working in the fitting rooms…read morenear the mens section. They told my mom that she would "get away with it this time" in a very sassy tone for not being able to put all of the clothes back on the hangers. No one this rude should be working in customer service. She also proceeded to be petty and butt in on a private conversation with my mom after she gave her dressing room up early before she was done. Luckily the person at the register was very kind.

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.

One of the smaller Kinokuniya Bookstores that I've visited (it's a corner shop in Uwajimaya grocery…read morestore), but it still gets the job done! Studio Ghibli merch area right upon entering the shop, of course, of course. Decent selection of pens (I got a couple). The second level is dedicated to English-translated manga books as well as anime/video game art books and knick-knacks (sorta all in random assortment.....gotta do some thorough browsing). Since it is a small shop, the aisles are a little cramped. Kinda stuffy too, especially on the second level. Polite staff!

I have been a Kinokuniya Bookstore member for many years and recently renewed my membership while…read morepurchasing 10 books. At the time of purchase, I specifically asked about the return policy and was told that returning books would be "no problem" as long as they remained unopened in their original plastic wrapping. When I later returned to exchange or return three of the books 10 days later, I was told that I could not do so because I did not have my receipt. This requirement was never mentioned when I asked about returns. As a longtime member, my purchase is documented through my membership account, so it is disappointing that this record could not be used to verify the transaction. I find this level of customer service unacceptable. If a receipt is required for returns, customers should be clearly informed of that at the time of purchase, especially when they specifically ask about the return policy.

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.

This center has a nice inexpensive indoor parking garage. Parking garage is great because they…read moregive you 2 free hours to shop around the stores and go to one of the businesses. You do not need any proof of buying anything. Whereas parking along the streets like 7th avenue is expensive prime time $5/hr. for a max 2 hours. At this parking garage, first 2 hours free and then only $4 for the next two hours. They do have someone in a vehicle come by and check cars. To pay for additional time, you just use a QR code next to the elevator and then pay online. Your car license plate lets them know which vehicle you are paying for. So after walking around the center, I went to the International District shop to shop and sightsee. I eventually ate in 'Chinatown'.

Came here at 6pm on a Thursday evening. Wasn't sure what to think. There's a huge restaurant inside…read morethat is known for their dim sum. I don't want to attach this review to this restaurant, but that was the one place that stood out. There was a massage parlor and dentistry practice, and most of everything else was closed. I thought downstairs would have more, but they were closed too. Unless I intentionally came here for those 3 things, I'm not sure what else is here. Not a bad spot. Just a so so business plaza

Excellent service, I spent $1.50 yesterday. I was greeted with a smile and a big hello by a sales…read morelady. She helped me find what I was looking for and after she walked me over to check out. She asked if I wanted a bag or gift box. I told her a gift box. She said thank you for shopping, and look for me again when I return. Very Happy

Spent over 300.00 just now . But wow ! No hello no thank you . There was no lines . It's 8:00 pm …read more I was not expecting world class customer service , just a simple pleasantries would suffice from a human being to another human being - non existent . Ask if I needed a bag , rung me up and after I swiped my card cashier yelled next . That was that ..