This place is so cute! There are some fun coffee combos on the menu and yummy baked goods like an…read moreapple turnover and chocolate croissants, though you may need to ask as not all are out at first glance. The shop was quiet for an early Sunday morning but picking up and only one barista working all the things. The store has some very cute and cool items, great plants and decor and good seating. Very cozy with varied seating options like booths, two seats looking out the front window and outdoor seating.

Love this cafe…read more Very quaint and cozy. If you need a place with good quality coffee, quiet ambiance and great staff this is the place. So friendly and welcoming. Right in the heart of downtown Renton

If you're a chocolate lover, then this is a must stop on your Seattle travels…read more You can ask for as many chocolate samples as you desire. Plenty of parking and I love they have creative photo ops here, including their mascot, Greg Glitter, the, space-themed mascot. All their chocolate candies are rich, but my favorite is their cookies and cream chocolate. The customer service at Maeve was wonderful and the ambiance is simple, cool and collective

I attended a tour and tasting at Maeve Chocolate and left impressed. The tasting featured six…read moredistinct chocolates -- everything from bright, fruity single-origin bars to richer, high-cacao pieces -- and while all were tasty, I generally preferred the darker, more complex offerings. The textures were clean and the flavor development in the dark bars (bitter-sweet, with subtle fruit and spice notes) stood out. The tour guide They were excellent, personable, clearly passionate, and very knowledgeable about bean sourcing, tempering, and flavor profiling. Their demos on conching and tempering made the process tangible without getting bogged down in jargon. Some history Maeve Chocolate's shift from the Seattle Chocolate name reflects a move to emphasize craft, single-origin sourcing, and a modern identity that better represents their focus on ethical sourcing and flavor-driven small-batch production. The new name and packaging celebrate provenance and the personalities behind the beans, while preserving the company's Seattle roots and commitment to quality. Highlights Six thoughtfully curated samples showcasing a range of cacao percentages and origins. Strong preference for the dark chocolate line -- nuanced, well-balanced, and memorable. Informative, engaging guide and a concise, behind-the-scenes look at production. Friendly tasting pace that allowed time to savor each piece and ask questions. If you appreciate chocolate craftsmanship and want a guided tasting that balances technique with flavor exploration, Maeve Chocolate's tour is worth it.

BoxLunch reminds me of today's Hot Topic. I don't even know if Hot Topic is still around, but…read moreBoxLunch tends to have the same trendy apparel and gifts of the current times. I visited BoxLunch while I was at the Southcenter mall. The display window caught my eye. When I stepped in I saw that though the space is a decent size, every inch of the store is used up, to hold stock. Lots to see here! Since BoxLunch is all about trends, a lot of the items here was Disney, Star Wars, and some other trendy TV shows and movies. I nearly missed The Office swag that I was seeking, but I saw that they had an area just for The Office, which these days, is hard to find. They had Schrute Farms apparel, mugs, games, office stationary, etc... It's the most Office-themed items I've seen in a physical store. I will definitely plan to be back to stock up on items from my favorite TV show! I'm glad to have discovered a BoxLunch, which is one of those places where once you start browsing around, you'll spot something perfect for a gift for a loved one or you! Staff was friendly and the selection was large. I shall be back.

We shop here all the time and usually the employees are nice. This time was different... they had…read moreattitude and were just plain rude. The lady asked my daughter to put her mask up higher, she's 11. Ok fine.. the way she said it though was like she committed a crime. Then, I asked the. Guy if they did military discount. He said yes! When we went to pay he gave us the military then rudely said. For next time, it's active military only that gets the discount. I said, really ? We get military discount everywhere we go it's literally 10% off and my husband has been serving the army for 12 years now! He then rudely replied, "It's illegal in the state of Washington to give military dependents the discount!" Ummm... we are his immediate family we deserve the discount just as much as him. We suffer through all the deployments and such. So much for serving the country. Ungrateful idiots who work in this store!

Wanted a unique family heirloom gift for my first grandchild coming. After days of searching, I…read morefound this company online. They were affordable, and their customer service was phenomenal. They double checked the spelling and the font that I wanted for the engraving and helped me make sure it was correct since it was a Celtic sayin on one side. The shipping was so fast. I got it within a few days after I ordered. I will definitely be ordering from this company again!

Pros: Aubrey is very pleasant and has wonderful customer service and the owner was very…read moreaccommodating. The store is clean and well lit, displaying beautifully. Cons: I was quoted a price and once they heard I needed it by the following day, they held my bible til the day of pick up and called me in attempt to add on additional costs hoping I'd budge in a vulnerable situation, knowing they committed to the timeline of that day. I did not so they honored the price they originally quoted me. More importantly, when I picked up the engraved piece, the font was so tiny, I could barely see it. I was promised black engraving and it was returned as same color engraving. I'm not sure who does the day time engraving there but I wished it was someone more skilled in the trade. I was considering getting my aunts Christmas gift (engraved silverware) from there but after this experience, I will not. I do appreciate the meeting the deadline but am not thrilled with the finished product.

My girl turned 10 and is a huge Kuromi fan. I knew this store would have what I was looking for,…read morebut was so impressed by the selection of items, and the young woman behind the counter was great. She helped make my baby girl's 10th birthday a fantastic hit! My girl was so freaking happy!

Kung Hei Fat Choy - Happy Chinese New Year! How adorable is this Year of the Rabbit Hello Kitty!…read more They have lots of cute stuff here at the shop. From Anime, to Sanrio and friends like Hello Kitty, My Melody, Kuromi - Sweet Lolita, tokidoki and much much more. Somehow your kid inside comes out when you go to This type of cute shop. You have to check it out if you like Anime or Sanrio & friends. The place is nit that big but big enough that they have variety to choose from. We were also told you can order ahead and pay and they will hold it for you for pick up later.

Nice place to show. A lot of restaurants and retail shops. I love the Macys, Uniqlo and H and M…read more The food court was great as well. I went to Southcenter at least twice during my stay. The Duke's was in Southcenter, nice selection of food, and friendly and great staff. Royce Chocolates was there too great selection of chocolates and premium quality, I bought assorted chocolates and my family enjoyed it.

They've turned a simple mall into a labyrinth of idiocy and confusion!…read more I WILL NEVER BE BACK! I came in looking for warby parkers and left completely pissed off! I asked a security guard where it was, she directed me to Lens Cracters...I ASKED for directions to warby parkers! I went into Lens Crafters and asked where Parkers was...this yahoo said to go out, take a right, another right and 1 more right. That basically put me back where I initially started but more pissed off than before. When I finally found it I was completely blown by their response to Molina or having Medicare. Apparently, after giving my personal information, I'm ineligible to receive services without having to pay full price and hope for reimbursement...Yeah, I'm Spent!!

I loved this place because every little nerdy impulse in me was satisfied. They had the Funco Pop…read moreselection, something that I learned about from my students. Then there was the wall of 1000-piece puzzles and the 3D Legos and my mind was blown! I bought my husband some magnets and look forward to returning. There are no stores near me, which is surprising because I'd think that they would do quite well. But, if in the area and I have time, I'd come back. However, that would be for ideas because I'd rather find what I want and look for it somewhere local.

Just to clarify, Mind Games is actually a store inside of Southcenter Mall. It isn't a mall cart or…read morestand, as the photo on this listing seems to show. Now that we got that out of the way, I really liked this little game and puzzle shop inside of the mall. I admit, I don't normally go into stores like this, but I saw their puzzle selection as I was walking past and had to check it out. And I'm so glad I did! I love puzzles and recently got a large one for my birthday after having not built one in years. I had so much fun that I was itching to get another--so the timing was perfect. I spent most of my time there looking at the puzzles, but I did wander around the rest of the store and saw lots of table top games, both mainstream and more advanced for serious gamers. There were cards, dice sets, learning toys and science sets. I also saw classic, wooden chess and checkers sets, even game tables. If you're a Lego fan, there is a smaller selection here. And POP fans should probably check out this location for their large selection. What really got me pumped was seeing some of their Nintendo collectibles, items, and themed merchandise. There were mugs, Zelda Master Sword and shield props, and even Nintendo themed board games. I ended up getting two puzzles, a 1,000 piece panorama one ($25) and a smaller 550 piece Zelda puzzle ($10). However, I was extremely tempted by their selections of mystery puzzle games, Ravensburger, Aquarius, and Heye triangular box puzzles (much more expensive, but so cool). Can't wait to come back to get more!

My favorite kind of gift shop. Great selection of unique one-of-a-kind gifts. Very useful and…read morepractical gifts with a twist of uniqueness. It is a fun place to browse where you are likely to find something you or a friend can't live without! I love the boutique local style of this shop. The owner was extremely helpful and warm hearted. Prices were very reasonable!!!

I love these kinds of stores. Something about the boutique look that makes everything look like you…read moreneed to have it. Out enjoying a brief walk from an event I stopped in for a look. So much to offer.. lots of items to choose from as I love butterflies and they had a nice collection of pieces with them on it. Reasonable pricing. Street parking limit but worth checking out.