I love the U Village - It is my favorite shopping destination in Seattle. It has many unique upscale boutique stores, while having the convenience of a few of the more popular chain stores. The... More

I love the U Village - It is my favorite shopping destination in Seattle. It has many unique upscale boutique stores, while having the convenience of a few of the more popular chain stores. The staff is always courteous, pleasant and helpful. The open air setting is relaxing and less oppressive than the fluorescent lights of enclosed shopping centers and there is lots of parking and complementary umbrellas to use on location when it rains. This is not a bargain shopping experience, but instead the perfect place to find unique one-of-a-kind personal and gift items. Pros: unique one-of-a-kind items, boutique stores Cons: moderately expensive, no bargains or discounts
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University Village is great location-wise if you're going to the University. Unfortunately, while there is just about everything, it's very expensive. Parking is awful, even during the week and... More

University Village is great location-wise if you're going to the University. Unfortunately, while there is just about everything, it's very expensive. Parking is awful, even during the week and during afternoon's. Personally, I would find it a more attractive place to shop if there was a discount grocery store there - maybe a large Fred Meyer's or a Food 4 Less (there are none of the latter in Seattle I beleive. Too bad, as QFC charges top dollar for EVERYTHING.) The place does a land office though as University Village is the only thing near UW that qualifies as a Mall with any kind of selection - just don't expect plenty of parking or 'poor college student' pricing.
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I love visiting the University Village for shopping. The many unique shops puts this outdoor mall above all the others. The stores I frequent have excellent customer service; especially the... More

I love visiting the University Village for shopping. The many unique shops puts this outdoor mall above all the others. The stores I frequent have excellent customer service; especially the Starbucks. They have a continual influx of customers all day and yet, this young staff can maintain their professionalism without getting silly--like we often see with the younger generation that serves us in many businesses. Their inventory seems to be more specialized than their partners that are located in other malls. Plus, when they have a sidewalk sale in June, it's the best!
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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... More

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
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Every new mall being built (see Kent) seems to be modeled after University Village. Huge Starbucks is a winner and I'm a big Ben & Jerry's fan - gotta have chocolate when shopping.

Every new mall being built (see Kent) seems to be modeled after University Village. Huge Starbucks is a winner and I'm a big Ben & Jerry's fan - gotta have chocolate when shopping.
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University Village is a great place to walk around and casually shop. It does get really busy and parking isn't always very convenient, but it's nice if you're not in a hurry.

University Village is a great place to walk around and casually shop. It does get really busy and parking isn't always very convenient, but it's nice if you're not in a hurry.
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University Village is an excellent and fun place to shop. The variety of stores is terrific and it is a great place to get what you need and have fun while you shop. The restaurants are great also.

University Village is an excellent and fun place to shop. The variety of stores is terrific and it is a great place to get what you need and have fun while you shop. The restaurants are great also.
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The stores at University Village are awesome. I love Land of Nod for great kids gifts, Crate and Barrel for home goodies, there is a Ben & Jerry's and a great Anthropologie. I love walking outdoors,... More

The stores at University Village are awesome. I love Land of Nod for great kids gifts, Crate and Barrel for home goodies, there is a Ben & Jerry's and a great Anthropologie. I love walking outdoors, and this mall has super independent stores to compliment the usual chain stores. PROS: Variety and Outdoors too! CONS: Not so swell on a rainy day
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Okay, so sometimes it gets really busy, and the parking, well, that is not always so easy to come by. However, there are some great little shops to browse about, and you really can't go wrong if you... More

Okay, so sometimes it gets really busy, and the parking, well, that is not always so easy to come by. However, there are some great little shops to browse about, and you really can't go wrong if you just want to wander around on a Saturday. There's a Barnes and Nobles, a variety of restaurants, a personal favorite of mine--papyrus. Overall cool spot to hang out and do some leisurely shopping and walking.
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University Village is an outdoors mall located in the U-district. Its the best mall I think if you are shopping with kids because they have an outdoor playground for little kids right at the center... More

University Village is an outdoors mall located in the U-district. Its the best mall I think if you are shopping with kids because they have an outdoor playground for little kids right at the center of the mall. They have many stores like Baby Gap, Land of Nod, Pottery Barn Kids. They have plenty of benches if you need to stop and rest with the kids.
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