I buy many of my gifts for people from Kavu! Great quality and fun prints, especially anything mushroom or plant print. I like the backpacks for walks/hikes. The gift I give that gets the most reaction is the beer can belt. read more

I love this store. The quality is outstanding and its local. The color ways and patterns are always so clean and I appreciate a nod to the 80's and 90's. Prices are also really reasonable. If you go to their store you can find last season items for really cheap. It's a great selection and it feels really Seattle. Thank you for outfitting the adventurer and explorers. Also, great friendly service and value. read more

I have been an avid customer with kavu for years. I recently ordered a bag online. The color was not as seen in the photos. I tried to return. I was told I had to return to their store in Seattle Washington. I live in Tennessee. I attempted to contact them with no assistance. I will never buy another item from Kavu again. read more

So glad I got to visit ! They had a change of season sale and I got a lot of good clothes and accessories at a good discounted price

First of all I have to comment about the customer service here! Every single time I've gone in, the staff has been amazing. This store has a mix of everything and the prices are cheaper than if you were to buy it online or through another business. The south side is men's wear and the north is women's. The walls are stocked with things like bags and backpacks. You can even find smaller items like belts, blankets and keychains if you're in need. The clothing is well fitting and you can try it on if you have any doubts. Sizing is pretty close to true but I've found things sometimes run a bit larger than my personal liking. My only word of advice is if you see something you'd probably purchase it because the patterns rotate and you'll have a difficult time finding something from a year or so ago. They might have overstock downstairs but I wouldn't get your hopes up because they change patterns fairly often. Check the back area if you are looking for discounted (last season) things like bags, belts, and miscellaneous clothing. read more

Went to Kavu in Ballard, Wa last weekend while in town. Great selection of clothes and even got compliments at work, when I wore them this week. Travis was helpful and friendly. Helpful to try things on as sizing varies. Plan to come back. read more

always finding cheaper cool bag in the clearance section. Associates are very friendly , I am coming back for new items for sure

Great product, mission and friendly sales staff. The clothing is high quality and reasonably priced.

Honestly the nicest, kindest staff work here. They are always so sweet to my children, my kids love going here, and they don't even have kids clothes! Big shout out to Jefferson who helped me out to my car with a special order and was super helpful and generous. I love Kavu. read more

EXCELLENT customer service and a rad vibe... this was my first time in and I'm SOLD. The pocket on my rope bag was detaching from the main pack and the staff exchanged it out for me! Kat was super knowledgeable, friendly, and exuded a culture of integrity that's totally "roping" me into choosing Kavu again for outdoor and travel gear. Way to go Kavu! read more

Wait till there's a good sale.... like RIGHT NOW! I got a super amazing scarf hood combo thing that was only 10 bucks. The XL clothes are actually XL and I fit into size L clothes when normally I have to get the XL. I've been here a few times and the sales people are really great. read more

Ok, time to give Kavu some updated love. Not sure why I couldn't find pants that fit me the first time I went here, but the last few times I've gone, I've had no problem finding A-W-E-S-O-M-E pants. Perhaps my body has become more svelte (I like saying this word), but more likely---I've gotten more chubby. Whatever the case, I've now got THREE go-to pants.... ....Thank you, Kavu. And thank you for not selling me skinny jeans/pants. Thank you for not selling me skinny pants. Thank you for NOT selling me skinny jeans.... ...because I would have been forced to beat myself up if I bought them. It's a local outdoor-oriented company. This is their flagship storefront. And it's in beautiful Ballard. The prices ranges from slightly expensive to reasonable. But there are frequently nice stuff on sale. And then the other cool thing: 25% off a non-sale item when you do a Yelp Check-In. The store is stylish. There is a studio with interesting art upstairs. The staff have been nice. Whenever in Ballard, I find myself drawn to this store. read more

Pros: 1. Their cross body purses are fantastic for an active lifestyle. I used one for years when I lived in California and rode my bike everywhere. When it started looking dingy (4 years later for the cotton bag) I bought a new one for walking the dog around here. They are staples and they are cute and affordable. 2. I bought a gym/weekend bag a few years ago. It's simple and basic black so it goes with everything and has lots of pockets. It's great. 3. Your well-behaved dog can go inside and shop with you. So cute! 4. They have popcorn to ease your (and your kids' and your dog's) shopping experience. 5. It's a local company. 6. Their prices are good and their quality is high and their friendliness quotient is good. Cons: I can't think of any! read more

Everybody has always been so friendly at Kavu. I have purchased bags and clothing for friends and family because I love the quality of their stuff. I constantly get compliments for the bags I have! They are durable, and I continue to use them. read more

Quality of clothing= C Design=B- Color & creative pattern usage=B+ Pricepoint=B Easy of shopping experience=A Service=A Fit of clothing=C+ Still I like Kavu because it is local and I love the sydney satchel bags of which I own two. read more

Love this place! Great-fitting, high-quality clothes at decent prices. Great sales! Style is happy Cali hipster but with Seattle practicality. Their women's tops in particular are a consistent, perfect fit for me. Friendly, helpful staff. read more

Great place and a local company. I have been buying their products for years and they stand behind them. The regular prices are not cheap but everything is made really well and so when there is a sale, you best get in on it. I have always had great customer service. read more

I have been shopping here for awhile now. I do not buy all my clothes here but do like the outer wear, shorts and t-shirts. the fabrics are durable, colors are natural with style towards the clean future. low profile. for the men anyway. As far as eddie and rei, though the inventory is smaller so are the prices. they consistently reach out to the public need with sales often. I never understood why rei and the rest thought their goods were worth so much more? read more

The clothing is standard Northwest garb, which I like, but mostly undistinguishable from REI, Land's End, Eddie Bauer... The things that stood out to me and that I'll be going back for are the hats and the bags. Terrifically warm, fun and fashionable knit hats and all weather hats and they even had updated coolie hats! The canvas and cotton duck bags were very well made in great contrasting colors and seemed very durable. Reasonable prices on the hats and bags as well, but even though my daughter would love the zip up hoodies I saw, I just can't pay $44 for one. She'll have to settle elsewhere. read more

I was wrong, Kavu did not recently roll out a petite line. Instead, they made more skinny sizes. Good for all you tall skinny size 2s.

Like Fjallraven, only local and much, much less expensive. I think the style is quintessential Seattle... or at least Pacific Northwest hipster before it was cool (see what I did there?)... and it's something I find myself lusting after. You're not going to go to any cocktail parties in their gear, but you're going to find quality goods for every day life. You know, that "I'm outside no matter the weather because life goes on" life. read more

I have mixed opinions about this place. On the one hand, their sale prices on last season's clothing were super cheap for good quality stuff. On the other hand, most of it either wasn't my style or didn't fit (or my sizes were sold out). As for the non-sale items, the prices were average to high for niche outerwear and there were only a couple things that really caught my eye. The gal at the store was great, though, very nice and helpful, and I have to approve of any store that offers keg parties for its regular customers four times a year! (Too bad we just missed the autumn event by one day...) read more

Some of the fashions are almost too Seattle, but you can't beat the prices during their sales, and you can't beat the durability of the clothing for any type of outdoor activity. Sign up for the email list and you'll know when all the sales are taking place. They have a Bellevue one too I think. read more

I had a really cool experience here mainly because I was the only one in the store and was able to get to know the girl, Stephanie who was working there. Turned out she was the manager and former inside sales rep for the company. She was a really really cool bonus to visiting an already cool store. Yeah it's a small space but you gotta love Kavu to appreciate the understated beauty of it. Kavu is unique in that I can dress it up or dress it down and still look good and fashionable. It's hippy meets mod meets posh meets granola. It's expensive stuff which is a bit of a disappointment in today's economy because I would think Kavu would be the first to be anti-inflation but I understand it from a business perspective. All in all, I had a coupon for 25% off from a hotel I was staying at and made the trek out to the store solely because of that flyer. I ended up not being able to buy what I really wanted because it was so dang expensive but I got a cool purse to replace my older Kavu purse that has seen a lot of the world in the last couple years. Plus I got to meet Stephanie which was a treat in and of itself. Thanks, Kavu. I'll be representing you in my travels across the country for as long as I can read more

Hit and miss with the clothes here. Some last for awhile and some fall apart quick. But the manager is very cool and wants to make sure you are happy read more

I received a gift certificate for my birthday in November, just before KAVU transferred from a paper certificate to an electronic gift card system. I made a purchase using the certificate that I ended up returning, and in the process my balance was lost in the system, a problem we identified just yesterday as I went to make another purchase. The staff of the Ballard store has been so helpful and generous working to replace the balance and provide excellent customer service. I just received a phone call from the store manager assuring me the issue will be resolved and promising to follow up ASAP when it is. Thanks for the personable assistance - not to mention awesome products. Five stars for sure! read more

Cailyn at the Ballard store in Seattle is always outstanding and very helpful! her pleasant attitude makes me want to come in and visit the store and talk with her. Today me and my wife purchased some great items and Cailyn was her usual awesome self. Big props to her for doing such a great job! She is always super helpful and very honest when I ask her if certain items look good and fit. I very much appreciate this honesty. she is a great representative for Kavu! read more

I don't understand why this shop doesn't have more positive buzz! The have a good amount of on-trend, durable clothing for very reasonable prices! And it's local. Staff knows the products too- which is always helpful. Maybe the store front can be intimidating... I'm no mountaineer... Highly recommend! read more

This is an interesting brand, one I'd been checking out on line for a while. They didn't have a sizing chart for ages and were sold out Of pretty much everything. Taking the opportunity to visit the flagship store seemed like it would solve most of that but sadly, nope. Sales staff was surprised and confused when I inquired about a couple different products available online. Apparently many aren't stocked at the retail location. I'm glad I went though, the clothes run small if you're in the demo they're trying to sell to. I'm 6'2" 200lbs athletic build and the pants were slim through the legs, the shirts are cut for somebody with narrow shoulders. The takeaway was that this brand isn't for me- great materials though. I'm glad I validated my reservations with an in person visit. The store itself is nice, well presented with some great skydiving/kavu videos playing tastefully in the background. Entertaining but not overpowering. If they fit you, this is probably a brand worth looking into. read more

I wandered in just to look around, and Kim was really helpful and helped me find an adorable sling style backpack that I absolutely love! Really fun and unique active wear read more

They play good music in the store, which let you feel comfortable to shop. The cashier was nice. She told us we can have discount once we write a review lol. The quality of product is good. The place is easy to find. Come to have one! read more

So, I have been coming here for years for unique casual wear. No brainer: great deals, friendly staff, whatever. The topper after so many visits was that I had dropped my favorite KAVU sunglasses on the floor one day and they completely smashed apart. I took them in to see if they could help me fix them and they just gave me a new pair no questions, receipts, hassle or even hesitation. You just can't beat KAVU on any front. Shop here or die. read more