Friends & Enemies

West Seattle businesses, evaluated without mercy.

Friends We rep these. Genuinely.

By and By Skate Shop

Jules buys his bearings here. We've met the owner. He's real.

Thunderroad Guitars

Ricky's been asked to leave three other shops. This one still lets him in. Loyalty goes both ways.

Dough Joy Donuts

We have nothing bad to say. We're not going to try.

Enemies Nothing personal. Some personal.

Box Bar

We're vegan. We're not paying $18 for a tempeh block sandwich. That's not a meal, that's a situation.

Rudy's Barbershop

I came for a haircut. I left knowing his ex-wife's lawyer's name. I did not ask for any of this. The fade was fine.