“Fantastic assortment of models and paints that are refreshed regularly. Huge assortment of tools that are well organized and varied. Staff is friendly and helpful, lots of easy free parking, it's my happy place :)”
“I called the Bellevue location and talked to Shelly, I described to her my weaving projects and that I needed a sewing machine to help me with serging ends as well as hem thicker rolled fabric. I was stuck at work and couldn't go in person to look at machines right away, and she was so patient and knowledgeable..we discussed several options that could work for me. Ultimately I was able to make it in before they closed and she helped me again, spent time with me doing demonstrations with machines there. She was so helpful, I'm so thankful there is a shop with so many wonderful people working! I love my new machines, I'm 110% happy with my purchases and would highly recommend this store!”
“Our group had an awesome time and great experience buying cards here. Our whole group loved taking with Brian. He asked about our favorite players, teams, and everything else. Even the non-card collector in our group had a great time and left with some packs! Everyone was checking to make sure we were doing well and helped us with retrieving various items. I highly recommend this shop. Everyone was friendly, helpful, and it was a great time!If I lived in town, this would be the place I would go every single time!”
“New favorite of all the comic shops I’ve been to; There’s new issues, and tons of back issues from recent ones going back to collectible level, longboxes upon longboxes of great stuff in great condition. I would go here over the mall any day. I’ve been to dozens of comics shops, this is by far the most selection on the Eastside for back issues for fair prices. I don’t think I’ve seen a more organized back issue selection except at comic cons, and still not as vast. The owner is awesome and unassuming in the best way, & knows where stuff is. I can’t tell you how nice that is unless you’ve searched through thousands of comics looking for a proverbial needle in an unsorted haystack with an owner who couldn’t spare a moment to help you find what you’re looking for or they assume they can talk you into something else.
Also much more affordable than eBay after shipping. Some things are negotiable. So why buy online when you can buy local?”
“I have been going here for a few months now for my MTG related purchases. Really friendly staff and were willing to answer any question I had. They have a good website with the option to browse their single card selection to purchase and pick up in store. I have not gone for any events but plan on joining one in the near future.”
11:30AM - 6:30PM
46 Lakeshore Plaza, Kirkland
Hobby Shops
“Bought some more shungite, copper, and bracelets today. I’ve spent a small fortune here over the years and still can’t get enough! The stone selection is second to none!”
“Michaels is a life saver for us when we have last minute school projects due. We've stopped by multiple times over the years to pick up plain t-shirts for various school theme days so we can decorate the shirts, to picking up stickers and different holiday themed decorations. Michaels has everything from the fake silk flowers, Circuit machines, beads, cake decoration supplies, tie-dye, to other things I can't even think to list. We last stopped by to pick up a chalk board for the first day of school and some fun colored chalk - both were conveniently placed upfront in easy to find locations! If you can, sign up for the e-mails and you get a nice $5 discount coupon you can use. We like the discount, and it helps whenever we have crafty projects to complete. Staff have always been nice and friendly, and when busy, they aren't able to walk us to the aisle, but otherwise, we've been directed to the correct aisle. It's fun to browse all the different crafting things here, and the sales are worth picking up supplies for holiday decorations. They also had a nice selection of LGBTQ+ craft items like little pride flags, ribbons, and various rainbow themed items - we did pick up a spool of rainbow ribbon for rainbow day for school though, which was convenient.”
“A wonderful place for arts, crafts and decor with a great variety of ideas and treasures to discover and super friendly, helpful staff. They also do an amazing job framing art and memorabilia.”
8:30AM - 5:30PM
12021 Northup Way, Bellevue
Hobby Shops
“Had a very small repair, which I'd messed up a couple of times. Geoff, at Tap's Bellevue store, took excellent care of me, answering questions, suggesting ways to get it done right, and being very helpful with questions I had. Good spot for learning about plastics and how to treat them correctly. Thanks, Geoff.”
“Your basic craft store. Decent selection of whatever you want to create. The only problem I had was the prices......they are kinda expensive, is it worth the price? Mine was for that day but not shopping there multiple times a month, that's for sure. :)”
“I got mostly everything I needed. All holiday was 60% which was great! I ordered some food coloring gel online afterwards as they didn't have it in the store.”
“Great rail shop, especially for Lionel and Garden Scale. However, lacking in a selection of HO. Wonderful service, willing to answer any questions you might have.Edit; Visiting the area again, had to stop by. Remains an awesome shop!”
“Very big store has a lot to offer. Visited here for an arts and craft project and found many helpful things. Great for buying in bulk. I guess the store is a little hard to traverse and is a bit bland but otherwise is fine. 4 stars”
“I brought my dad's old coin collection with many various old coins (and some not so old), coin collection books, etc. Jon was very knowledgeable, experienced, clear & helpful explaining about coin value. I will return with other family items to sell. Thank you Jon.”
“I've been playing at this Uncle's location for a few years, and it's an awesome place for gaming and finding out about new games. The staff is super helpful and accommodating to people that want to learn and play. Dan and Irene are especially friendly and like to learn about games they are new to from customers, making it a real community.”