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Beware the wedding cakes, but enjoy the pastries in the store
My cousin had a terrible experience with Hoffman's for her July wedding a couple of years ago. Two...
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My cousin had a terrible experience with Hoffman's for her July wedding a couple of years ago. Two women carried the cake in and literally set it on the cake table without providing any instructions to my aunt or any relatives helping to set up. Since this was a day with 95 degree weather, about 3 hours later when it was time to serve the cake, the cake was melting and falling apart. It was a very lousy way to treat paying customers, especially considering they charged an additional $50.00 for delivery and set-up!
That being said, I have eaten in the shop 3 or 4 times over the years, and they have wonderful European-style pastries and tasty breakfast items as well. If you can purchase something that you can carry out on your own, enjoy. If you are dependant on them to deliver and set up a cake, look elsewhere.
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Costco Warehouse
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Retail Shopping
8629 120th Avenue NE
Kirkland,
Washington
(425) 896-2160
A great place to buy in bulk
Quality produce in season, fresh mozzarella and ricotta, house brand batteries, portabella...
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Quality produce in season, fresh mozzarella and ricotta, house brand batteries, portabella mushrooms -- they are all here and well priced. Sometimes the amount you have to buy is appropriate only for a very large family or a business, but much of the time it isn't. Don't overlook the optical department, which got a good review for quality glasses at low prices from Consumer Reports. Park at the far end of the parking lot instead of hunting for a spot nearby -- it's not that long a walk. On weekend mornings, you can make a meal of the free samples.
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Great green salsa and good organic selection
The Bridle Trails Red Apple Market is pretty much what you would expect from a supermarket located...
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The Bridle Trails Red Apple Market is pretty much what you would expect from a supermarket located just north of Bridle Trails Park. It is a little pricy but the inventory is upscale. For example, the jelly selection includes local brands. The produce is high quality and tilts toward organic. Washington Mutual has a branch inside the store.
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Larry's Markets
Category:
Grocery Stores
12321 120th Pl NE
Kirkland,
Washington
(425) 820-2300
Great Supermarket
Larry's has everything you could possibly ask for in a supermarket. It has bulk foods as well as a...
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Larry's has everything you could possibly ask for in a supermarket. It has bulk foods as well as a whole health food section. The fresh foods in the deli is also a plus. The store is huge, and more organic friendly then most stores I have shopped at, yet it is not too 'out there' that they do not carry your every day regular brands. They carry Veet, which may not mean anything to most readers, but it keeps me coming back :) I associate Larry's with 'Fresh' more than any other place Ive shopped, but it is a bit expensive.
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Bartell Drug Stores
Category:
Retail Shopping
14440 124 Ave NE
Kirkland,
Washington
(425) 821-7900
An average drugstore...
Bartell drug store is not much different from alongs or a Walgreen's, in fact its probably just a...
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Bartell drug store is not much different from alongs or a Walgreen's, in fact its probably just a tad pricier than most other drug stores.. Tho they are usually pretty friendly, there isn't much to be said in terms of how much different they are, except that they are smaller. I give them an Ok rating since they've been in the area for such a long time, but with bigger chains moving in, they cant really compete with the prices or size...And their own brand stuff is almost as pricey as the top brand stuff.. Not bad.. but nothing special.
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Eastside Trains
Category:
Models
217 Central Way
Kirkland,
Washington
(425) 828-4098
nice place for train nuts
This place is a heaven for train nuts of all ages. Lots of good quality models to choose from. They...
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This place is a heaven for train nuts of all ages. Lots of good quality models to choose from. They have a running layout in the store. They also carry some railroad magazines, books, wall signs and pins. The exterior of the store is shaped like a train depot. Parking is easy in this kirkland store as they have their own lot.
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Bridal Garden the
Category:
Bridal Shops
10 Lake Shore Plz
Kirkland,
Washington
(425) 889-2151
Snobby, snobby, SNOBBY!
When I was planning my wedding, my Mom and I stopped by The Bridal Garden to check out some...
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When I was planning my wedding, my Mom and I stopped by The Bridal Garden to check out some shoes.
As I was sitting there trying on a pair, I overheard the owner say goodbye to her customer and then turn to another girl working there. She said," Ugh. Girls on a budget!"
I was so turned off by this I took off the shoes and left. I would never go back!
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Sweet and Sassy
Category:
Women's Clothing
Kirkland,
Washington
(425) 822-8780
Fun, trendy clothes
Sweet and Sassy, located in downtown Kirkland, has a variety of fun, trendy clothing for women. ...
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Sweet and Sassy, located in downtown Kirkland, has a variety of fun, trendy clothing for women. The quality of many items is quite good and the prices are reasonable. They have frequent inventory turns and one can almost always find something perfect. The style of the store is also quite unique so you are guaranteed to find something a little different each time.
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Liberty 1 2 3
Category:
Gift Shops
123 Park Ln
Kirkland,
Washington
(425) 822-1232
Fun, unusual items
Liberty 123, located in downtown Kirkland, is a great shop to find something beautiful for your...
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Liberty 123, located in downtown Kirkland, is a great shop to find something beautiful for your home or the perfect gift for someone special. The store has beautiful things with a French flair and although the prices are a little high, each item is unique and excellent quality.
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Convenient Community Bookstore
Park Place Books is easy to miss, nestled in a corner next to Noah's Bagels underneath TGI...
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Park Place Books is easy to miss, nestled in a corner next to Noah's Bagels underneath TGI Friday's. The store is quiet and clean and offers a wide variety of books to choose from. There are also a few gift items and accessories that make excellent gifts. A great alternative to the loud, overcrowded chain book stores.
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