Where to get warm in front of a fire

Baby, it's cold outside. So we asked readers about their favorite places to sit and sip in front of a fireplace:

• "The North Bend Bar & Grill (145 E. North Bend Way, North Bend) has a wonderful feel to it. The bar area has an old stone fireplace and peeled log/tin bar. There are huge windows to see Mount Si on a nice day and a soft leather couch for days you simply don't want to look outside. Family dining room also with fireplace. Next to the old train station." — Helene Chandler, Langley

• "My husband and I have a great hangout with a fireplace. We go there daily. It's Zola's Coffee (402 E. Main St., Auburn). Not only does it have a fabulous, cozy fireplace, but the two couches surrounding it will suck you into their comforting depths. The whole place has an Italian cafe feel, and the baristas make great espresso!" — Linda Romano, Auburn

• "Starbucks may be a bad word to some, but to my two teenage sons, it's a warm haven for which I'm thankful. The Starbucks (208 Park Place Center, Kirkland) at Kirkland Parkplace has an indoor/outdoor fireplace which draws the local crowds. Often short-on-cash teens need a place to warm up as they run around town. The staff never chides them if they might not make a purchase, and the teens pay back the respect by moving aside for paying customers."

— Joanne Shellan, Kirkland