Can't ever go wrong with chopped leaf. Easy and fast healthy option. Staff is always friendly and…read morewell trained. Been a go to spot for me before the federal way location when tried it in Canada was pretty excited to see they had one here, perfect location near the gym. 11/10!

Located in a strip mall, pretty easy to find. Order at the counter and they bring your food to the…read moretable. Salads, sandwiches, wraps and soup available. The butternut squash was quite good and I'd get it again. The chicken club came with ranch on the side which I appreciated. The chicken in the sandwich were pieces and I would have preferred a single piece. It was a little hard to eat with chicken falling out. We also had a chicken sunshine wrap that was good, not great. Overall would probably come back if we are in town again.

Second day of my trip, I needed/wanted something healthy to take to my hotel room for dinner. I…read moreremembered Marlene's from my visit here by last year. It was late in the day, but there were still several good veggies along with a vegan pasta salad on the salad bar. I thoroughly enjoyed my dinner. Second week, I arrived a couple of hours earlier. No vegan pasta salad, alas, but lots of veggies still. I saw a slice of vegan chocolate cake and indulged. It was very good!

Stumbled across Marlene's when I was in the area and needed to pick up some stuff. Then a friend…read moretold me about the upstairs with a salad bar, smoothie and other goodies Now this is my little go to spot for smoothies after my workout class next door, I did grab their pie once and it was excellent! Will need to try their salad bar one day

The food is great for a quick lunch, the service is even better they always bring out your order…read moreeven if you're in your car. You can also get a JSE drink while you wait!

I have gotten to try Annie's at JSE's other location in Federal Way and I fell in love with how…read moredelicious the sandwiches and soups are here. I have tried out their pasta salad and definitely want to try out other specials when they happen as I don't think there is anything that Annie makes that isn't delicious! My boyfriend appreciated the toasted bread for the BLT sandwich and he really enjoyed it. I don't know if she stopped offering sprouts for sandwiches, but I do miss that as she is the one who got me into sprouts in my sandwiches. Sandwiches are huge and packed with each respected ingredients. The soups are always flavorful and comforting. You can see what specials and soups Annie has on Facebook but on our recent visit, she had an additional soup and other specials going on so it's just best to check in or call.

Hidden gem of federal way! Underground kitchen is LITERALLY underground. It is tucked right next to…read moreshin sung kbbq next door. Ambiance is korean pocha/late night bar setting and they are open until 2am! There's limited seating during their busy hours so definitely come earlier if you can. Lots of parking outside. Everytime I visit here, I ALWAYS get the creamy bulgolgi udon. This dish is super unique and I've never seen it elsewhere. The sauce is so flavorful and pairs perfectly with the bouncy/chewy udon and well marinated bulgolgi. The pork belly kimchi udon is good as well if you like a spicy kick. We also ordered the half and half fried chicken (original and yangnyeom) and it was perfectly crispy and juicy on the inside! My friend enjoyed the spicy seafood stir fry which paired well with a bottle of soju but they also have lots of other drinks (nonalcoholic) to choose from! after a long night out or just for a casual lunch/dinner-- definitely a go to spot for me.

First off, four solid stars for the fried chicken wings…read more My Washington family enjoys the fried chicken here, so we came for early dinner (17:30ish). There were three types of wings that we ordered, but the only one I had was the honey garlic. The wings itself are a really good size, good crispiness, and decent flavor. You could miss this spot if you don't know that there is a stairway that goes down a level (hence the name Underground??)) Once you get down there, you get the vibe of a bar (on the low light side, but bright enough to see and enjoy your food, drink, and company). It does give karaoke bar vibe. The service was just ok. I had questions about the rice cake dishes which are basically teokkbokki, but I'm not sure why they don't put that on the menu. The person who took our order was fine but non descriptive with the dishes. The creamy rice cake looked like penne Alfredo upon coming out. The taste was fine, but since it wasn't described for me, I truly didn't know what was in it other than heavy cream (because that's what I was told). Other than the four star chicken, it was fine. Three stars.

This store is on my way to work and an easy stop. However it's a time commitment as fast isn't…read moretheir business model. For what is lacking in speed is made up with service. Mia is the brightest shining star employee. Mia knows her customers and treats everyone with reverence. Make her the team lead or supervisor. Mia's customer service earns this location 5 stars, without her it's plain ordinary and only 3 stars

I stopped in here this morning to meet a colleague. It was around 10:30 AM so I was looking for a…read morelate breakfast or early lunch. I decided on having a bowl of the cream chicken wild rice soup. After placing my order, I moved down to the right side of the counter Where they call out your name when the order is ready. It wasn't very busy at the time and there were about four people waiting for their orders. Two of them were delivery services and the other two of us were planning on eating in the dining room. I have to be honest... The throughput process was a little bit slow. They need an expediter to call out the orders and keep things organized and running smoothly. Ended up waiting about 15 minutes for my order and found this to be a bit long, especially considering that they were just heating up a bowl of soup That was my only issue. There was adequate parking, the lot was clean. And the lobby was kept very clean by a couple of attendants who were busy clearing tables and keeping trash to a minimum. Overall, a very good experience. They are located right in front of the Commons mall in Federal Way.

4.75 stars Cute local salad, smoothie and more shop. I got…read morethe Washington salad and it was so fresh and light. The half size was perfect for lunch. The menu also shows sandwiches, soups and warm bowls. I don't know the area well but surprised they didn't have more people in during the lunch hour. My only negative is they don't seem to realize when customers enter as they are not greeted and can take several minutes before someone comes up front and realizes a customer or food delivery pick up is waiting. Would definitely go back when in the area.

My boyfriend and I needed some time to kill and we saw that Garden's Gourmet was participating in…read morethe Equity in Action for Women's History month so we decided to stop by. They share parking a few other businesses and it was pretty busy when we got there but we snagged a spot. As we entered, we greeted by the owners who welcomed us and gave us menus to look through. They have a decent sized menu but not too overwhelming and if you don't like the options offered then you can do a create your own which is sweet! My boyfriend got their garden wrap with a garlic and herb tortilla while I got their Washington Apple wrap with a garlic and herb tortilla. There was an order ahead of us but the employees got the orders made in a good amount of time and presentation was a nice touch too. The wraps had a great ratio of all the listed ingredients and you can yaste everything in each bite. The ingredients tasted and looked fresh! The interior is very cozy with plenty of seating that accommodates solo, couples or small groups. They have great lighting in there, both natural and inside. They had some old school RnB playing which was nostalgic for me as I heard a lot of these as a pre-teen. Definitely a fantastic spot, especially if you are trying to eat or be more healthy conscious but still have a flavorful meal!

5/23/2026 5pm Still yummy, my go to clean vegan food. Got…read moresome meat dish options too. Service is amazing. Jose is so accommodating to fix your food the way you want, we tried almost all the other dishes and WOW that's the only word we kept on saying Location is so convenient Plenty of parking spaces

So good! I've driven past this place every day for months, always telling myself I'd stop in--and…read moreI'm so glad I finally did. I'll definitely be coming back. Everything was absolutely delicious. The carne asada gyro was made with fresh ingredients and full of flavor, and the peanut butter strawberry banana smoothie was perfectly balanced--just the right sweetness and tasted like real, fresh fruit. I also loved being able to sit outside and enjoy the sun. The atmosphere is calm and relaxing, which made the whole experience even better. This is definitely my new go-to spot, and I'm excited to come back and try more of the menu!

I went to this spot not knowing it was a chain style American Italian restaurant. Price-wise, if I…read morehad known it was like an Olive Garden, I'd have gone to a different Italian restaurant which would likely have better dishes for the same price. The server was nice enough and the restaurant was clean. The food was good, but nothing I couldn't make at home.

While shopping in Federal Way, we decided to pop into Mama Stortini's. I've been hearing about…read moretheir iconic mozzarella sticks since I moved to Washington, so clearly it was time to investigate. We were seated promptly; however, our waitress walked past our table at least four times without acknowledging us. We were just about ready to walk out when she finally stopped and said she would be with us shortly. Thankfully, the service after that was fantastic. She was very kind and genuine and checked on us regularly. We initially had trouble finding the famous mozzarella sticks on the menu. When we asked our waitress about them, she pointed them out on the seasonal menu although even she had a hard time finding them. Apparently, they had just received new menus, so at least we weren't the only ones who needed a map to find them. She let us know that the mozzarella sticks had recently changed. They aren't as large as they used to be, are now drizzled with hot honey, and come with a side of spicy marinara. They definitely had a kick, but they were delicious. Obviously, I can't compare them to the original version, but they absolutely lived up to the hype. I ordered the triple-pepperoni thin-crust pizza, which unfortunately fell flat. The edges were so badly burned that they were black, and the pizza was extremely greasy and didn't have much flavor. Somehow it managed to be both burned and underwhelming an impressive combination, just not in a good way. My dining partner ordered the lunch-special fettuccine Alfredo along with the French onion soup. He said the fettuccine Alfredo was fantastic and was very pleasantly surprised by how good it was. Overall, I would absolutely come back for the mozzarella sticks and to try some of the other menu items. Would I order the pizza again? Not a chance. That relationship ended before the check arrived.

Food was good. I ordered a breakfast sandwich. Nothing too special about it…read more I ordered London fog. It was too sweet for me. Didn't know it was sweetened. This place is very busy. A long line to get to order. Many seatings but almost all taken. I will try again. But not too excited about it. Service was great tho. Ambiance busy.

Was looking for a vegan friendly place to grab brunch and came across this place. Menu had lots of…read moreoptions to choose from. Fresh baked goods were also available. They also have a nice selection of drinks from coffee, tea, juice and smoothies. I chose the avocado toast and added salmon. I also got a strawberry banana smoothie. The eggs were perfectly cooked to my liking. You can either order half order or a full order; I chose a full There is a nice park nearby with walking trails, picnic areas, and even bathrooms. Lots of tall trees and shaded trails to walk off your hearty meal. "Located in Federal Way, Poverty Bay Cafe is not just a place to enjoy delicious food, it's a beacon of community support".

Wow this place is slept on! Authentic, fresh, flavorful, and huge portions making it worth your…read moremoney. Family run, they were so kind and quick to make the food to whatever you needed. We will be making this our new Mediterranean spot!

Every dish I ordered had its own unique flavor that vigor my taste buds. Fresh salad was out of…read morethis world. Hummus was freshly made. Chicken tool was grilled over coals or at least the taste indicated it, shawarma chicken had a curry kick to it that was good in each bite.I'd go there again. Highly recommend for halal fresh food options.