I was staying at a nearby hotel and decided to walk down in the afternoon and check the place out. There is a vast array of stores and restaurants, something for everyone. I loved the fact that the entire area was covered with flowers and everything smelled so good. You can easily spend a few hours walking around, stopping in stores and getting a bite to eat, and with lots of outdoor seating options, you can sit and do plenty of people watching. It's an outside market which is nice, especially on a sunny day. read more

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Came for UVillage Summer Concert. First time for Cover Band Petty Fever band. Concerts are usually pretty crowded- this one was not but it's nice to have free music outdoor. read more

UNIVERSITY VILLAGE @ SEATTLE Parking here is pretty difficult compared to a lot of other Seattle shopping areas. There are several free parking lots scattered throughout the Village, so you shouldn't have much trouble finding a spot, though it can get busier on weekends. If the closer lots are full, there's usually still space in the ones further from the entrance, just a short walk in. I came here because I wanted to check out the area close to UW campus, and I'd heard good things about the shops and atmosphere. It's a bit different from your typical outdoor mall since it actually feels like a nice little town, with trees lining the walkways and a really pleasant atmosphere overall. It doesn't feel like you're just walking through a parking lot to get store to store, it actually feels intentional and calming. The variety of stores was great, a good mix of bigger name brands and smaller local shops, so there was plenty to look through. My only complaint is that I wish there were more restaurant and shop options overall. It's not huge, so once you've walked through, you've pretty much seen everything, and I would have loved a few more places to eat or browse. Still, it's a really charming spot and one of the nicer outdoor shopping areas in Seattle. I'd definitely come back, especially if I'm already near UW. read more

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I have been coming to University Village, and its surroundings, in Seattle for approximately over 30 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. read more

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Wow, this is a great outdoor shopping mall with a whole bunch of businesses that range from apparel to 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. read more

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This area has changed dramatically since I went to school. It's barely recognizable. The pluses are all the new businesses and restaurants there. There is such a variety and they even added a tasting room for a winery. Even though they added parking structures, it's still pretty ugly to drive around in search of a spot. I used to go there during the holidays but the crowds can get to you. read more

A great outdoor mall in Seattle. There's a lot of great stores with a wide range of variety from clothes to home goods to groceries to cars. The variety of restaurants is nice so you can easily find something to eat while shopping. It's easily walkable with nice pedestrian crossings throughout the area. There's ample parking and multiple parking garages. There is even a little lawn area which is nice for the kids to run around in or to sit and chit chat over coffee. read more

An outdoor mall with upscale leaning shops that's absolutely opposing the trend of malls fading to irrelevance. Tons of great clothing stores, a handful of nice food options (including 'ol reliable chipotle), and Hey Bagel which slings incredible bagels. Theres useful parking garages on the perimeter that are your best shot at quickly parking. Otherwise the lots are always full and cramped with cars looking for parking, with pedestrians needing to be careful. read more

It's a fairly higher end strip mall area, University Village. Not quite on the same level as what you might see in Bellevue but it's on it's way there for sure. It brings in a younger, preppy crowd which basically isn't my vibe at all. Same goes for options for shopping as I like more eclectic, quirky and kitschy while this is more expensively basic. But despite being critical and not all that interested on the shopping options there are some solid if not good restaurants located here. Like a lot of shopping centers out in the PNW the parking can feel tight and compact on a comparative level to say a shopping center in the sunbelt. Which isn't really a huge problem as long as you don't drive an enormous pick-up or family van. But people will go ahead and do that anyway and will blame somebody else when they can get a nice, close spot to their desired destination. I guess for the neighborhood it's nice for nearby residents but overall there isn't anything too terribly memorable about this place. read more

A collection of higher end stores and restaurants. Parking in the garages is readily available. The landscaping is on point. Service and selection varies store to store. read more

Fabulous shopping mall. Wonderful stores and restaurants. Well done layout. Easy to walk all over. Parking is good. Plenty of outdoor parking. Love that there is so much outdoor seating. You can bring a book, relax, people watch, get a beverage and food and chill out. Highly recommend. read more

This area has really grown up over the past two decades. It's so beautiful to see. This outdoor food and retail shopping destination has everything. I recently visited for lunch at Ding Tai Fung and shopping at Williams Sonoma, Crate and Barrel and Restoration Hardware. Yes, we also went to Starbucks. There's even a QFC market, in case you need groceries. There is parking but it's quite busy here and spots fill quickly, this includes weekdays. You can make a long afternoon here. We actually went before a UW game, so be mindful of game days because of the traffic. See website for more information and hours. read more

If you don't mind shopping in freezing temps then you should be fine at this open air shopping center. Definitely a Southern California vibe to it. This is my third favorite shopping center in Western WA. First one is Southcenter mall (indoor), second one is the outlet mall in Tulalip (deals). I like coming here because U Village has a unique mix of national chains and local stores. It's pretty clean and most people are pleasant. They have a nice variety of restaurants too. I had my first DTF dining experience here shortly after they arrived in 2013. A new bagel shop recently opened. Get there early so you can get the best picks. If you're meeting up with friends there are a couple of buses from UW that'll take you down here. Surface parking is limited but at least they built multiple garages to accommodate shoppers. Kind of a nightmare getting out of there on the weekend but that's just how it is. They also hold special events like summer concerts and celebrations like Christmas and Lunar New Year. read more

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Love coming here. U Village an upscale outdoor mall. Love the atmosphere and the layout is truly like a village. LOL! Assorted Stores and Restaurants available. To name a few: Apple store, QFC, Banana Republic, Away Travel, Shake Shack, Amazon books, Franki & Jo's ice cream shop, All Birds, Din Tai Fung, CB2, Crate and Barrel, Pottery barn kids, Hanna Anderson, Shawarma King, Levi's and many more! The vibe is chill. Abundance of space to walk around. This place can hold a large amount of crowd. The restroom stalls have their own sink and trash container (really like that). Dog friendly. The parking can be an issue should you decide to park near the shopping stores. However, there is a multi-level garage parking available as well. I usually am fortunate to alway find a parking spot. I stopped by to visit the Away Travel store to pick up my 2nd Away Large luggage on 4/4/23. I'm so happy with the color sand. I don't always come here but when I do, my family and I enjoy. It's a pretty fun and cool place! read more

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My favorite shopping area is close to seattle. Although there aren't a huge variety of stores like other malls, they have a good variety. The surroundings are pretty too. They have many places for food and drinks. There is plenty of parking but it can take a while to park. I usually like to go get some hot chocolate or Rachel's ginger beer and do some shopping or just window shopping and walk around. A lot of cute shops to do window shopping. Would highly recommend this place. read more

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UVillage is always busy, especially being so close to UW campus. The best thing about this shopping plaza is that it's outdoors, which is not common in Seattle. You'll find the usual selection of mall stores here like Aritzia, Sephora, and VS. I'm a fan of Allbirds myself. The food options are pretty lackluster here, and best bet is Din Tai Fung. Parking can also be tough, as this place gets packed. read more

University Village is a large network of stores. A squared strip mall composed of a bunch of stores and restaurants. It's pretty cool. The only thing similar we have to this back in NJ would be the 'Outlets'. So much is here, you could do probably all your shopping here on one visit and I'd wager to guess that's what most of the folks who come here do. On the nicest of days, it's great place to kill some time, get some sweet treats. You might score browse the clothes at Banana, pick up a new pair of kicks at Van's, get grandma's prescription at Bartells. Go over to QFC to food shop, get an air freshener for the car at O'reillys. So on and so on. There is a lot here. University Village, or for short U-Village, named for its proximity to University of Washington where not just locals, but college students can come to do their thing. Buildings nearby will add to this be it students or occupants of those new luxury dwellings. U-Village is nice and all but it isn't without it's expected problems. It was a "nice" day, a little cool outside, weekday and it was pretty crowded, not even a picture perfect day. I can't even imagine trying to come here on a day where it's like 75 degrees, sunny on a Saturday. Parking is not the easiest as is. Lots of being in the right place sorta thing. There is a parking garage to help with this, but yeah, it's tricky. Lots of folks all over the place so gotta have patience. There are decent attempts to make walking lines and paths as you make your way across driving areas and the parking lot but it's still a lot going on. If you can get past the inevitable crowded-ness, there is quite a bit of outdoor mall-ing to do here. read more

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This is a cute area meant for monied, or soon to be monied (college graduates) people. It reminds me of the village near Stanford University, but much more compact. I liked walking around this area and they had a nice parking garage. I did go into Rothys, but didn't try on shoes because I was with my husband, kid and grandkid. I had an online class, so had to take an UBER to meet them up there. We ate at Eureka and I shopped in another place, where I bought a perfume that gave me a headache. I'm too far to return it. And we bought some candy, which I'm sure the grandkid loved because his father doesn't allow that often. We went to a place with speakers and keyboards for gamers. We ended with me purchasing some very good glute free cupcakes. They were wonderful!!! And the box held them perfectly. There was no sliding frosting or anything. I really appreciated that. I don't know if read more

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I drive from the Tacoma area to U village because of the selection of stores and the ease of parking. I love William and Sonoma,Anthropolgie, and crate and barrel. The stores are on the more expensive side so I don't go there often. As I always I try to review the bathrooms that are huge with their oval sinks in each stall and very clean. If you're looking for urban wear or Sneakers this is not the place. Hours Mon - Sat: 10am to 8pm Sun: 11am to 6pm 2623 NE UNIVERSITY VILLAGE ST. SEATTLE, WA 98105 read more

My absolute favorite place to shop in Washington. U Village has the best shops and best food options. I'm also madly in love with how they redesigned the area to feature this really serene and peaceful open lawn where you can eat and they host music events. My go to places are: Elemental, Ma Ono, Delfinos, Shake Shack, Pasta & Co- Food/drinks H&M, Gap, Aritza, Sephora, Victoria's Secret, Gap, Banana Republic Definitely a must visit read more

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Luv this Mall! Clean bathrooms and awesome parking garage and selections of businesses are awesome,

From a person who remembers when this was a QFC and the Ram plus maybe a Mexican restaurant? Azteca? The shopping center is extremely impressive! Something for everyone! read more

The mall reminds me of the malls in San Diego, minus the sunshine. It's nice to be outdoors, even in the drizzle. There's a boatload of stores at primarily higher price points, and a plethora of restaurants to choose from, including Din Tai Fung which is quite popular. Bamboo Sushi is a great place to stop for lunch or dinner and Hello Robin never disappoints. Parking borders on ridiculous especially during the holidays; be sure to plan an extra 30 minutes or so to circle the various parking structures. read more

I came to U Village today with my girlfriend. She had $150 dollars of unexpired gift cards to use. Turns out that their value was down to $7.50. Apparently, after a year, they start leeching money from your gift cards, no matter if their expiration is years away. This is an unfair and deceptive practice akin to stealing, in my opinion. A clear violation of the trust of the person who paid for the gift card in the first place. Don't patronize this place, they don't respect their customers. read more

University Village (or U Village for short) is an outdoor mall that has shops, restaurants, bars, and really everything that you'd need for your shopping needs. There is a wide range from locally-owned shops/restaurants to the nationally-recognized brands. For parking, there are multiple parking structures and lots throughout the mall but it can get pretty hectic during the busiest times. Especially during nice summer days and evenings you might end up parking on the top level because it's all filled (speaking from personal experience). After that though, it's very pedestrian friendly and it's easy to get around. It's close to University of Washington but the only issue is that it's not close to the light rail station (20+ minute walk from both the UW and U District stations). Busses are more convenient for that reason if you don't want to drive. Whether you want to study at the Starbucks, buy a new sectional for your home, celebrate a special occasion at dinner, go grocery shopping, or just stroll around and window-shop, all of that can be done here. read more

This area is awesome! We came here for some shopping and it was a great time! They have lots of great stores and restaurants. We also came in the fall and the color of the leaves were so beautiful. They keep up the place super well and have umbrellas for people to use when they are shopping. We would love to come back to this area next time we are in Seattle. read more

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I like this Mall. It has a very good array of shops to visit, a nice grocery, and good play area for the littles. Parking is at s premium, but a steady in out works, so you don't really have to wait too long. read more

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The weather was perfect, a little breezy and sunny at the same time. Just strolling to different shops and shopping. U Village is really nice, it wasn't too crowded and plenty of shops to go to and variety of places to eat at. I would highly recommend it. Just a good place to window shop and what not. read more

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University Village in U-District is probably one of the best if not the best outdoor shopping mall/urban development I've ever been to. As a realtor in Texas and someone that overanalyzes most buildings and public places I go to, I think UVILL is exceptionally laid out, has stores and restaurants that are places I would actually go to, and is kept very clean from each of the times I have visited. The stores at UVILL range from Restoration Hardware to Warby Parker, and the restaurants include everything from Din Tai Fun to Chipotle. One of the best parts of UVILL is the fact that the parking is free (for now) making it a nice stop even if you are only going to buy something in particular or just getting something from Chipotle or Jamba. I see reviews on here complaining about the parking but there are actually two parking garages both with something like 6 floors and I've never had any issues finding a spot even if I have to go a bit further up. Over the years, from when I visited Seattle or lived in U-District, I always enjoyed spending some time at UVILL with friends or just to pick up whatever I might need. It is almost always very lively and there are people walking dogs throughout the area as well. Also, Molly Moon's is better than Salt & Straw uh huh read more

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Really nice shopping area with tons of fun shops and places to eat. It's open air and has nice upscale ambiance. Lots of shops like Pottery Barn, a garden store, small local shops. It's a fun place to amble and browse. I like the idea of having yellow umbrellas everywhere in case of rain. Very thoughtful! You can spend half a day just wandering. There's a parking garage and the most fun elevator area! They play animal sounds that match the parking level floor you've parked on. So if you're parked on "bear" level, there's a bear growl as you approach the elevators. How fun is that? read more

While I focused most of my Seattle time on experiencing local restaurants, vendors, and retailers, the truth is that occasionally you need the creature comforts of national brands and some good old shopping. Such is the case with University Village - Seattle's only outdoor lifestyle shopping center with a mix of locally owned boutiques, signature fashion and home-furnishing retailers, and a variety of restaurants and eateries. I'd been referred to University Village by the desk attendants at my hotel. I was staying about a mile from University Village and was really in the mood to do some special dining in my last couple days in Seattle. University Village has 120+ stores and restaurants and is open 7 days a week. To be honest, it wasn't super easy to get to from the hotel (keep in mind I was wheeling in a wheelchair) but I was able to make it happen with some effort. Returning to the hotel was actually more challenging as it was more uphill. Fun facts about University Village - It's home to the second Starbucks to ever open. It opened in 1972. University Village is also home to the oldest family-owned drug store in the nation - Bartell Drugs. University Village actively supports Ronald McDonald House of Western Washington and Alaska and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. It has been around since the 1950s. University Village is the exclusive destination in Washington to find notable brands such as Room & Board, RH Gallery, Brandy Melville, Pottery Barn Kids, and Scotch & Soda and has a wide variety of dining options including Elemental Wood Fired Pizza and internationally renowned cuisine at Din Tai Fung. While I didn't focus my time here, it was actually kind of nice to see something along the lines of University Village since I spent so much of my time with smaller indie vendors. A good number of vendors offer curbside pick-up with 3-minute parking stalls. They also offer three parking garages and can be accessed via Link Light Rail, Metro Transit, and Metro Bus. They have electric vehicle charging stations, water refill stations, and women's lounges (for nursing). I found a good majority of the vendors to be strong in the area of accessibility in both doorways and throughout stores. Overall, I was able to get what I needed here and check out some national chains and some vendors and eateries local to Washington. So much of Seattle seems to have either limited or tight parking - this place is the closest I experienced to a traditional shopping center and its popularity is obvious. It's definitely worth checking out and if you find yourself traveling in Seattle and in need of supplies you can probably find it here. Their directory is on their website. read more

It's always nice to take a stroll outdoors while doing your shopping, whether simply taking in the latest styles and trends, or looking for something in particular. The U-Village offers that; with plenty of well-maintained sidewalks, umbrellas for the rainy season and a variety of shops and restaurants from which to choose. Most shops tend to be high end, so it seems most everyone is at one of several Starbucks's on site, or Jamba Juice, Trophy Cupcakes, or something of the like. Either that, or find the crowds at the Apple or Microsoft stores located across the parking lot from each other, vying for your attention. read more

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This place has garage parking and umbrella's to use in case it rains. The bathroom near the "Kumon" store also has a "woman's lounge" for mom's to nurse and even a play kitchen for kids! Outdoor mall and some eateries around as well. There is a QFC supermarket next to this mall if you dont want sky rocket prices for meals. read more

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Not very big, a bit spread out, and more boutique than mall. If you're looking for high-end goods, it might be an option, but certainly not a mall in the traditional sense that we were looking for. read more

Calming atmosphere. Perfect place to just browse, grab a bite to eat and take a walk. Well maintained with beautiful landscaping. Good to see a management team that knows how to do it right. read more

I was in Seattle for 2 weeks for work. I had a lunch date with my neice here and we caught up on what's happening with our lives. Haven't seen her in years. I was an hour too early so I decided to stroll and walk around. This is a beautiful shopping mall. It reminded me of San Jose, California's SANTANA ROW. It's outdoors and the set up was pretty modern. There's lots and of parking and there's a lot of peopLe shopping. It was pretty exciting watching people enjoying their shopping time. read more

This is a pretty cool little shopping village in a busy little portion of Seattle. You can find all kinds of goods to your liking as well as a great spot to people watch. Some of the artwork they have on display here as well is pretty amazing - love the sculptures and enjoy the creativity shared. Pretty inspiring. read more

A lot of good things in one place with free parking!!!! It's an outdoor shopping village. I used to come here a lot during my UW days! #BusinesSchool ftw! It look so different now. So much expansion, remodeling and just pure growth. Look nothing like what it did 5 years ago. Insane!! Now, it's under constructions ( more expansions), busier, livelier! And they purposely only bring in higher end food as oppose to the "mall food". They have din tai fung, Ba bar, bamboo! All in an open/outdoor village. Many shops. Room and board, Apple new location, Aritzia, a smaller Tesla show room ( Baci likes it), 2 Starbucks, 1 being where all the students goto! Where I used to go! Amazon books and Mud bay are Baci's favorite. Rachel's ginger beer. Well lit up. And the best of all! Oh so puppy friendly. We go just so my puppy can go shopping at mud bay and go around and meet human. He also loves going to trophy cupcakes even though he can't eat anything. Must be the smell. Parking is a hot mess now even though they have a ton of free parking and new garages. It's just very busy now compared to before. A lot of moms, kids hang out here as well as UWers and grownups! Waiting to see all the new food places to come. And more parking. read more

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I have travelled to many places and parked all over the world but NEVER EVER have I ever experienced the worst and I mean absolutely the worse parking ever in the entire world. We visited the mall on a Sunday and the parking and traffic into and out of this mall is horrendously awful!!! It took us an hour to enter the north parkade and find a spot. Parking was a joke! It took us 35 minutes to get from level D to level C as we were leaving. There was road rage everywhere. Not only was I fearful for my life, but I also thought I would have to sleep overnight in this parking lot. As a tourist, I could not believe why this mall was so busy. However, The mall itself was pretty standard with some unique stores. If you're not patient and don't have all the time in the world, then don't bother visiting. read more

HMM- someone liked my poem from years ago. I certainly have been here many times since. It is crowded. The QFC parking lot is your best bet. Suck it up and go shop. I no longer go so often due to parking, crowds and the plastic grass! read more