Ooba Tooba Mex Grill
The food is marvelous and you won't blow your budget. Get there early (for lunch) as you may have to wait in line. There is outdoor seating when the weather is good. They have typical Mexican food but it doesn't taste like everything else you've had - Ooba's is different. The ingredients seem fresher and the food tastes much better than other places.
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CONS: Can be noisy when crowded
Sages Restaurant
Sage's is a white-tablecloth and candle type of place but the prices aren't outrageous and the food is wonderful! Lunchtime seems to be a good time to go as it's not crowded at all. The soups are great as are the salads and pasta dishes.
Central Market At Mill Creek
The large produce department is what draws my family to this store. That, and the wonderful meat/seafood department and the cheese departments. Oh, and the bakery, too. The prices tend to be high, but you must watch out for them. The store does have a sales ad when you walk in, so grab that and see if there's anything on sale that you happen to need. It's a great store to just browse around in as well. Every employee we've had to talk to has been extremely helpful. This store is quite large.
Silver Lake Winery
This is a favorite winery to visit when wanting to go tasting. The staff is very friendly and knowledgable when it comes to wines. They have tastings daily, I believe, and have a good selection to choose from. Get on their e-mail list to find out when the case sales are.
Ford Of Kirkland
I couldn't believe how simple it was to get my truck in for servicing. I could name the time and day - didn't have to work around the service department's schedule. There's a waiting area for customers whose vehicles are being worked on - complete with tables and chairs and a t.v. Also a food counter where you can buy beverages or sandwiches while you wait. Couldn't ask for anything more. Service staff is excellent!
Pegasus Theatre Shops
Want a blast from the past? Come into Pegasus Theatre Shops and you'll see what I mean. Movie posters, metal signs, and other memorabilia from t.v. shows and entertainers abound. This is also a great place for car buffs as there are small model cars and car signs all over. Don't forget the upstairs where the antiques can be found. Allow some time for browsing as this store is packed with things!
Lodge Podge
This shop has a fantastic selection of 'lodge'-style decor for your home, lake house, cabin, or wherever. Prices are reasonable. There are often contests to enter for beautiful quilts and a snail-mail newsletter comes out about once a quarter with news and store tidbits. The staff is friendly as well.
Mc Daniel's Do It Ctr
McDaniel's has it all - paint supplies, plumbing supplies, garden supplies, etc. Even a neat little section of home decor. There's something for everyone at McDaniel's and the staff is quite friendly. More like a hometown feel than one of the huge chain stores.
Clearview Cafe
Don't knock this little hole in the wall - it sits on HWY 9 but the food is comparable to a nicer-looking place. I haven't had anything I didn't like (breakfast, lunch or dinner) and the staff is very friendly. Breakfast time it tends to be busy, so get there early!
Remember When Antique Mall
This is one of my most favorite stores in downtown Snohomish. The selection is huge - something for everyone - and the staff has always been helpful and friendly. Pricing is pretty fair as well.