University Village
Seattle, WA 98105-5006
Phone: (206) 523-0622
- Hours:
- Mon-Sat 9:30am-9pm, , Sun 11am-6pm
Editorial Review for University Village – by Ashley Whitlatch
The Scene
Home to the second busiest Starbucks in the world, this immaculate, outdoor regional shopping center situated less than a mile from the University of Washington and features national and local retailers that attract yuppie shoppers as well as affluent and fashion-conscious students. Mercedes and BMWs abound and are rapidly filled with plush home furnishings, en vogue clothing and eclectic gifts.
The Goods
'U-village' is host to around 100 merchants in an open-air design. Familiar store names like Coach, Eddie Bauer, Victoria's Secret, J. Crew, Abercrombie & Fitch and Anthropologie are interspersed with local gems like European-inspired Rosanna and neighborhood-born Ravenna Gardens. One-stop-shopping in its finest form, the experience does not end without a relaxing massage, quick manicure or hair update. Patrons can also take a break from shopping and tantalize their taste buds with choices from Piatti's fine Italian cuisine to a walk down memory lane with Johnny Rockets' 1950s themed restaurant.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoGiant yellow umbrellas are available throughout the center for use during inevitable Emerald City downpours.
The ExtrasGift cards accepted at all merchant locations are available through the University Village office located next to Radio Shack.
Parking800 free covered spots are available in the multi-level garage located near Crate & Barrel.
User Reviews for University Village
11/17/2006 Posted by kee22
I have a love-hate feeling about U Village. I love that it's so close to UW. I also like some of the stores and the open layout of the mall (tho..it's not that great when it's raining). I hate the fact that the mall is so expensive. It's definately not poor college student shopping. Also, some of the shoppers and customer service people are snotty. I would expect it in Bellevue, but not too much by the U. I don't think that you get that too much downtown seattle.
Pros: Nice mall, some good shops
Cons: expensive, kind of snotty
10/07/2003 Posted by sueland
The shopping at UVillage is wonderful! With the new parking garage it is much easier than shopping downtown. There's such a variety - you can find a gift for anyone and any age. UVillage is the best for holiday shopping.
Pros: parking, variety
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