Backstage Thrift

1512 11th Ave
Seattle, WA 98122

Serene C. writes: I typically loathe thrift stores. The musky smell, the disorganization, the dreary disposition of the employees, and the depressing decor usually put me in a pissy mood.

But Backstage Thrift actually makes me kinda happy. The employees seem like…

Beyond the Closet Bookstore
Neighborhood: First Hill

518 E Pike St
Seattle, WA 98122

Nick M. writes: This is my second favorite bookstore in Seattle(the first being Left Bank). Great selection of gay fiction, non-fiction as well as magazines, stickers, t-shirts, postcards and greeting cards. Such an important bookstore.

Dulces Latin Bistro
Neighborhood: Madrona/Leschi

1430 34th Ave
Seattle, WA 98122

Mitzie H. writes: Dulces Latin Bistro is a very warm and inviting restaurant.  The staff is extremely knowledgeable about the food and wine and the service couldn't have been better.  I started my evening with a glass of Syrah, it was a nice full bodied wine which had…

Cc's Burgers
Neighborhood: Central District

2600 E Union St
Seattle, WA 98122

Tom S. writes: This is one of these hard to find, unknown gems! Tiny and tucked away on an underused section of Union Street (underused Union? Is that possible) Cc's has some of the best burgers in Seattle! Yep, I said it, and it's true.

Being a bachelor for many…

The Sweatshop
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill

1510 East Olive Way
Seattle, WA 98122

Brian B. writes: i just got back from the sweatshop and wanted to write a review with the encounter fresh in my mind:  the sweatshop is such a great little place.  the staff is friendly and helpful, their level of expertise is enviable, and the custom clothing they…

Retail Therapy
Neighborhood: First Hill

905 E Pike St
Seattle, WA 98122

mel r. writes: I walked in

I walked out

other than the hot manties that I could imagine the likes of Beckham, Jim Strugess, Daniel Craig, or Ryan Reynold stuffing their hot selves and packages in; this store just didn't do it for me.

but those images did...excuse me…

Wildrose

1021 E Pike St
Seattle, WA 98122

Erin N. writes: Two words:  Taco Tuesday.

The Wildrose is not known for its food, the average age of the customers is proably 23, and hell will freeze over before a bartender decides to crack a smile--- but the tacos on Tuesday are surprisingly great.  Pick meat…

Purr Cocktail Lounge

1518 11th Avenue
Seattle, WA 98122

Maia. J. writes: Water, water everywhere and not a drop to drink!

Yes, most of the men at Purr are gayer than a pink cockatoo and a Ricky Martin CD but that does not prohibit me from giving this place 5 stars.

It's a lovey bar full or great art and swanky decor. Comfy…

Madison Pub
Neighborhood: Central District

1315 E Madison St
Seattle, WA 98122

John E. writes: A reasonably well-lighted bar, with pool, video games, and pinball (Spider Man, Family Guy, and LoTR).  Not too much attitude or debauchery afoot when I have been there.

Granted:  I visit just for pinball.  My name is John, and I have a pinball…

Licorous
Neighborhood: First Hill

928 12th Avenue
Seattle, WA 98122

Katie S. writes: Licorous is quite unassuming from the outside... which is precisely why you M-U-S-T go inside.

What a gorgeous, sexy place to grab a drink and a plate with friends or a date! I was in here last night for an after dinner cocktail upon the suggestion…

Barca

1510 11th Ave
Seattle, WA 98122

Maia. J. writes: It is probably rare that a review starts with a description of an establishment's bathrooms but Barca has a really cute women's restroom that deserves to be noted first! It's decorated prettily and girly and smelled like cherries. Usually you have to…

Kincora Pub - CLOSED

518 E Pine St
Seattle, WA 98122

Tim O. writes: According to an article I just read, this entire block section of bars will be razed for condo.

Condo developers: You make my heart sad.

Are we expecting an influx of rich Canadian refugees that I'm unaware of? Who exactly is going to be living in the…

Cafe Soleil
Neighborhood: Madrona/Leschi

1400 34th Ave
Seattle, WA 98122

Jacob B. writes: This is a fantastic restaurant! The menu in the evenings is Ethiopian (with a slight twist). It's the most delicious food. Kuri (the chef) is so nice. The atmosphere and service are great, too. My spouse and I go as often as we can and it's hard for…

Addis Cafe
Neighborhood: Central District

1224 E Jefferson St
Seattle, WA 98122

Jason A. writes: In Seattle, Ethiopian food is still relatively exotic, especially if you live in the greater King County area.  As a result, any Ethiopian restaurant will probably be an "experience," to say the least.

That said, visit this place.  I'm no expert, but…

Hugo's Pizza
Neighborhood: First Hill

526 Broadway
Seattle, WA 98122

Alyson L. writes: I actually haven't been here since maybe 2000 or so, but when I lived across the street, the pizza was TO DIE FOR. (and it was called Michael's Pizza)

The service was always friendly and I have never seen the place packed full of people. Obviously a…

The War Room
Neighborhood: First Hill

722 E Pike St
Capitol Hill
Seattle, WA 98122

Katie S. writes: Not my (or Diana L's) scene on a Friday night, but Riz wasn't at the Re Bar, so we headed up the hill.

Insanely packed.. and I felt a little out of place. I think we were two of the three Caucasians in the joint. 'Not that there's anything wrong with…

Red Line
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill

1525 E. Olive Way
Seattle, WA 98122

Alan H. writes: What a unique place!  Its a restaurant/coffee shop/cafe, but yet it holds its own in any situation.  The pizza is amazing.  Its something they just started doing a couple months ago.  They have a few beers on tap and a few awesome desserts.  They…

Katy's Corner Cafe
Neighborhood: Central District

2000 E Union St
Seattle, WA 98122

Victoria L. writes: I like the space and like the free WiFi.

I love the quirky local art for sale.

The barista was friendly.

The service was a tad slow, but I don't mind that when I have an interesting space to occupy.

The coffee wasn't the best I'd ever had.  It wasn't the…

Seattle Running Company
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill

919 E Pine St
Seattle, WA 98122

Naurry K. writes: A real running store where people are willing to help you find shoes for running. Wow, what a concept...

The first thing you'll notice is the treadmill. They'll observe your pathetic biomechanics and dash all your hopes of winning the gold at the…

Swedish Hospital & Medical Center
Neighborhood: First Hill

747 Broadway
Seattle, WA 98122

carrie L. B. writes: Surprising lack of Swedes. And the food seriously sucked.

But if you gotta spend time in a hospital, this is the place to do it.

Nearly 10 years ago, I delivered my baby at Swedish. I thought I was done with hospital stays until my 80s, at least. Dang,…

Central Co-Op's Madison Market
Neighborhood: Central District

1600 E Madison St
Seattle, WA 98122

Lindi M. writes: Everytime I come here, I feel like I just crashed someone's party.

When they ask me if I'm a member and I say no, I feel like I just ruined their day. I love what you're all about, but I don't shop here that often that being a member would be a huge…

Rudy's Barber Shop
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill

614 E. Pine Street
Seattle, WA 98122

Sarah R. writes: I consider myself a fairly low-maintenance hair person. I wash it, it air dries, I don't really style it, it just needs to sit there and look OK and not make me look like my face is pie-shaped or impede my vision. As long as it agrees to these terms,…

Dur Dur Cafe
Neighborhood: Central District

2212 E Cherry St
Seattle, WA 98122

Christy G. writes: * * * CHAI Review Here!! (Going back to try the food soon!) * * *

THIS is how GOOD the Chai was --------  Ready?? ----------- So good , I forgot I wasn't drinking coffee!!!
(Have I mentioned I am a Die-Hard, European-Style Coffee Drinker??!!)
I…

Samadhi Yoga

1205 E Pike St
Seattle, WA 98122

Kimberley D. writes: I'm a total beginner when it comes to yoga. I tend to be outwardly calm but internally anxious/stressed, so I hoped that yoga might help me learn to relax in addition to having muscular buttocks. I picked Samadhi initially because they sell an…

Il Forno
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill

1356 E Olive Way
Seattle, WA 98122

Andy K. writes: Il Forno was there for me when I needed it the most and it was damn tasty. I stopped in while working my way up the hill, starving, after a long day not knowing what to expect, I just wanted food. First impressions were poor however. The place was…

Crave
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill

1621 12th Avenue
Seattle, WA 98122

Miss Mary Ann D. writes: USEFUL:
Go Sunday night after a show.

FUNNY:
If the Pasta Fazool were a person, I would have a mmad passionate affair with it.
(Fennel has that effect on me).

COOL:
That is all.
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Capitol Hill Arts Center
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill

1621 12th Ave
Seattle, WA 98122

Ron M. writes: Just down the block from Crave in the same building, the Capitol Hill Arts Center (CHAC) is a really cool place to catch a show.  Just follow the ramp at the southeast corner of the building and there you are!  Use caution when walking down to the…

Le Frock
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill

317 E Pine St
Seattle, WA 98122

Amanda B. writes: After driving/ walking by this place several times in the past five years, I FINALLY went inside and am so glad I did!

Missoni heels in beautiful condition!  Stella McCartney!  Marc Jacobs!  Betsy Johnson!  And...a beautiful new DVF wrap dress that…

Capitol Hill Alano Club
Neighborhood: Central District

1900 East Madison Street
Seattle, WA 98122

Diana L. writes: This is where most of the gay and lesbian support AA meetings are held.  The lighting is better here, there are often nice candles and usually treats.  

I used to love the Saturday night meeting - haven't been since the advent of the Mini Hero.

If…

Seattle
Neighborhood: Pioneer Square

600 4th Ave
Seattle, WA 98124

Ian S. writes: Seattle:  The winner of my personal cities of the United States competitive bakeoff.

There used to be a concise review for Seattle here, which now seems to be missing.  It said "Like a cleaner San Francisco with affordable housing."

When you first…

Crissey Flowers
Neighborhood: First Hill

617 E Pike St
Seattle, WA 98122

Buster M. writes: Crissy has good flowers.

Safeway
Neighborhood: Central District

2201 E. Madison Street
Seattle, WA 98122

Adam C. writes: Great, as far as Safeways go. There's the so-friendly-he' s-cree py checker, and one of the checkers has more BO than most Phish concerts, but I've made this my only alternative to the nearby Trader Joe's.

Seattle Central Community College
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill

1701 Broadway
Seattle, WA 98122

Thaddeus G. writes: Seattle Central, like most schools, is part what you make of it and part which instructor you get. I was really lucky to get excellent instructors in math, computer programming, ethics, logic and psychology. So mind-blowing was my educational…

Dr. Chris LeCuyer, DDS
Neighborhood: First Hill

1101 Madison St
Ste 1203
Seattle, WA 98104

bonne b. writes: Fabulous "painless" dentist -- and they'll treat your whole family!
Great office staff, very nice office, friendly and kind hygenists.
Highly recommend!

Edie's
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill

319 E Pine St
Seattle, WA 98122

Diana L. writes: Small boutiques are my favorite.  Small boutiques do not require me to bring my shoe to a man with a microphone in the middle of the sales floor and then take a seat (Nordy's) or wander like the Hebrew people through the desert that is Macy's hoping…

Jai Thai
Neighborhood: Northgate

543 NE Northgate Way
Seattle, WA 98125

terrell m. writes: This Jai Thai location is close to my work, so I go there quite often for lunch. The service here is very friendly and fast. I'm amazed how quickly they get their orders out. By now, the woman who usually waits on me knows my order: Drunken Noodles…

Mesob Ethiopian Restaurant
Neighborhood: Central District

1325 E Jefferson St
Seattle, WA 98122

Jill C. writes: This place looks like a shack and feels like one inside. If you can get over the feeling that the ceiling is about to cave on you any second, then you'll surely enjoy some good eatin' here. And I can't emphasize this enough: SIT IN THE BACK ROOM.…

Mediterranean Express
Neighborhood: First Hill

1417 Broadway
Seattle, WA 98122

Lindi M. writes: LAAAAAAASSIE????  OOOOHHH LAAAAAAASSIE?

I mean, GAAAAAAAARLIC??? OOOOHHHH GAAAAAAAARLIC?

Missing: Garlic

Missing from: Mediterranean Express

Missing since: June 2007

(What happened to their garlic? I did not taste one tiny little delicious bit of it in…

Kicks Hobby Japan
Neighborhood: Northgate

543 N.E. Northgate Way
Suite L
Seattle, WA 98125

Lydia K. writes: I don't know the difference between Gundam and Robotech, but my husband sure does.  And this place makes him extremely happy since it's packed with all kinds of weird Anime/manga/whatever the heck this stuff is.  

I like it because the guy who works…