Seattle’s best local businesses
The 705 spots we’ve checked and stand behind — the ones we’d send a neighbor to. No stars, no pay-to-play.
● Updated Aug 7
What changed this month
- Aug 7✓ The Grape Choice re-checked — details verified
- Aug 7✓ Tam o'Shanter Golf and Country Club re-checked — details verified
- Aug 7✓ Sturtevant's re-checked — details verified
- Aug 7✓ New York Cupcakes re-checked — details verified
- Aug 7✓ Metropolitan Music Bellevue re-checked — details verified
- Aug 7✓ Seldens Designer Home Furnishings re-checked — details verified
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705 businesses across 15 categories — pick a shelf, or search them below.
- 01Restaurants
- 02Beauty
- 03Shopping
- 04Entertainment
- 05Nightlife
- 06Bakeries & Sweets
- 07Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage
- 08Health & Wellness
- 09Arts & Culture
- 10Home & Garden
- 11Hobbies, Books, & Crafts
- 12Sporting Goods
- 13Services
- 14Pets
- 15Cafes
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Bellevue Square
OtherSprawling venue that includes retail shops, casual & upscale dining options & a comedy club.
Broadway Market
OtherContemporary shopping complex featuring a large supermarket, cafe, a clothing store & services.
Pacific Place
OtherDowntown plaza with upscale & midscale stores, a few restaurants & a movie multiplex.
University Village
OtherAl fresco shopping center since the 1950s, with local stores, well-known brands & dining options.
Westlake Center
Other4-story, glass-enclosed retail center for shopping & dining with a food court.
Crossroads Park
Parks & OutdoorsCrossroads Park nails that all-ages sweet spot with a water-spray playground the kids will obsess over, community gardens to wander, and a…
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