“Just your typical trader Joe's. This one isn't too big though. It does have everything you could imagine for a trader Joe's. The staff is always extremely helpful and friendly. I do appreciate that every time. I do like that they did brought back the samples. And they're always kind where they're okay if you try more than one. Great place. Overall. Parking is always a little bit difficult, but it is what it is. Recommended”
“Authentic Baklava, Kataif, Halva; milk products from that part of the world; spices and other delicacies that caught my attention. To me, this store is a treasure.”
“Bella Brazil has a great selection of Brazilian food products, including meats and dry goods. The store is well organized, and the customer service is always friendly. I highly recommend it and will definitely keep coming back for more”
“GO is my go to grocery shop. I get my fruits, my spinach, eggs, chocolates and wine regularly cause it's quality at low prices and the cashiers are nice people”
“There’s a specific kind of nostalgia that comes with Houghton Market that’s hard to replace, because it wasn’t just a grocery store—it was a rhythm of life in Kirkland. It had that slightly scrappy, neighborhood-first feel where you knew the layout without thinking about it, and you built little routines around it without ever calling them routines. It was the kind of place where grabbing “just a few things” always turned into a longer stop because you’d recognize what was on the shelves, what was in the deli case, what smelled good that day. When Metropolitan Market took it over, it didn’t erase that memory, but it reframed it. Everything got more intentional—lighting, presentation, prepared foods, the whole experience—but the emotional layer stayed behind in fragments. So you get these moments where you’re standing in the same general space and your brain is doing two things at once: appreciating how good everything is now, while also quietly remembering how it used to feel when it was just… yours, in a more local way. That’s probably why the longing for expansion up north feels so strong. Snohomish and Everett don’t really have an equivalent of that “high-end but still grab-a-weeknight-dinner” market. There are good grocery stores, sure, but not many that blend comfort, quality, and indulgence in the same walkable, browseable way. So Metropolitan Market feels like something missing rather than something optional. If it ever did expand into Snohomish County, it would likely land really well—not just as another grocery option, but as that familiar “this is where I pick up dinner, but also accidentally spend 20 minutes looking at desserts” kind of place.”
“While Metropolitan market lacks a lot of vegan options, PCC has many! Lots of deli and bakery options and all are great. The peanut butter cookies are the best. They have new vegan things first like My bacon and rebel cheese (usually around the holidays). Their staff is always kind and helpful! The produce selection is also top tier, unique options and super fresh and clean.”
“I'd say from my experience the food here is superb, especially the tasty sandwiches there! For this economy the prices aren't to bad either, and the staff there are always making my day, just overall a good vibe would recommend to a friend!”
“I use the grocery store and the pharmacy. I want to recognize Kate Atienza the Pharmacy leader for her great professionalism. The entire team is fantastic. The pharmacy is one of the main reasons I use QFC.”
“It’s a traditional Eastern European store where you can find Russian food, chocolates, dumplings, and even books. The décor, inspired by the ’90s, adds a touch of charm and nostalgia, especially for those who emigrated from the USSR.”
“The only keeping this from a 5 star rating is product selection. Because this store is smaller than other QFCs, some product just isn't available. But the store is clean and I've always received excellent customer service.”
“They have a good beer, wine, and snack selection along with items from milk and eggs to baking soda and flour. I've lived a very short walk from the Super Food Store since 2010 and once I realized this was a convenience store and it didn't have sale prices like Safeway and Costco, I came to understand that their markups aren't that bad. And if you don't like the price drive a few more miles and save yourself 100 pennies. Convenience Store. The main two people whom tend the till are Kevin (the owner) and Mel. They are very polite and personable and will listen to reasonable requests. I visit the store several times each week. I prefer to buy from them because they are locally managed and owned by Kevin.”
“This was definitely designed to be like a Whole Foods, so it feels very airy and high end inside. They have a great selection of more natural and organic foods as well as some delicious looking prepared items. Parking in the garage is currently free and they even have free ChargePoint stations!”
“Great medium-sized grocery store with good meat & seafood department. Don't forget about the Q20 Pub and Tutta Bella Neapolitan pizzeria in store too☆”
“I like being able to get in and out if QFC quickly. Depending on the store, it can either be small and rather lacking in specialty stuff or a bigger one that can fill all your needs. And you get Fred Meyer fuel points, too! Always clean. If you want a fun excursion, go to the QFC on Dravis just south of the Ballard bridge. It's crazy small, like teeny weeny hobbit sized, and it's amazing to see how much product they can get on the shelves.”
“This is a small grocery store offering Persian food. There are about hand full of Persian grocery stores like this in the greater Seattle/Bellevue/Kirkland area with very similar offerings. Nothing really special or different about this grocery store other than it’s a little smaller, and also they freeze their bread, so it’s not fresh but it is not stale either. There is a Persian bakery (local hot bread) within about a mile so I personally recommend buying the bread from them as their bread is fresh. The gentleman running the store was courteous and helpful.”
“My favorite pharmacy. I have never waited longer than five minutes to get my prescription, and the staff is always kind and friendly. I’m kicking myself standing in line at the Safeway pharmacy on 124th…why oh why didn’t I send my scrip to qfc?! 😭”
“Stopped in one day for lunch. Great food, family owned, fantastic service. Had a great time chatting with Hernan about Orthodoxy. Very interesting guy. Definitely stopping by any time I'm in the area”
“Nice Safeway with great produce (fresh and not going bad like it sometimes is at QFC or Fred Meyer). Be sure to check your receipt! I got double charged for an item and need to go back to the store, which is time consuming as a busy person. Staff also were not familiar with the Safeway app which has a digital copy of the receipt (for both online and in-store purchases) and they kept asking me to bring in my paper receipt. The app is also glitchy, the QR code doesn't always work even if your phone number works. Great store otherwise, and the pharmacy is always awesome!”
“This review is for watch repair service. I tried to replace my watch battery myself, but could not close the cover. I knew the old watch repairman that is praised here. Apparently he opened his own shop. The new guy was polite, closed the watch cover for me in a minute or two, answered my questions, and didn’t charge me, on a condition that I will leave this review :)”
“Fuel team is amazing.. people just need to learn to read signs stating shut off engine when fueling.. no smoking on fuel pad, and the arrows to drive in correct way…”
“The store is full of low, medium, and high priced items and goods. The front doors open and they close behind you, when you bring your items to the front you can check yourself out or they will do it for you. You must pay in USD. thank you for your attention to this matter”
“A large supermarket offering everything a household needs: from groceries, meats, seafood, fruits, and canned goods to a dedicated station for preparing fresh snacks. It also features a comfortable dining area exclusively for customers. Prices are expensive a little bit while quality is good.”
“Absolutely ginormous store. It has everything you could ever imagine. From groceries to toys to medicines to electronics. This place has it all. Pricing is decent. And one of the better stores in the area. Really good customer service. Really easy parking. Friendly stuff. Not much not to like. Recommended”
“I truly appreciate having a Safeway in our neighborhood, and it is my first choice for grocery shopping. You just need to shop wisely—register for a membership, check the weekly ads, and load digital coupons before you go. When you do, you’ll find many great deals available at this store. I frequently buy beef, fruits, and vegetables here. The produce is often local or sourced from nearby states such as California, so it is fresher than what I usually find at Costco. I also enjoy their Boston Cream Fruit Cake, as it is not overly sweet. Their ice cream cake is my kids’ favorite choice when it comes to birthday cakes. Don’t forget their popular Cheap Chicken Monday deal—you can get eight pieces of fried chicken for just $5.99 + tax. The only downside I would mention is that their donuts often sell out quickly. If I shop in the late afternoon, there are usually very few donuts left on the shelf, if any. Some people told me that he can buy discounted donuts at the QFC near his place after 7:00 p.m., but you can’t really expect that to happen at this Safeway. I enjoy shopping at this Safeway and hope it continues to stay open.”
“I unexpectedly had to order a cake for my grandmother’s 80th birthday with only 24 hours’ notice. With it being a big family celebration, stress levels were high. The bakery didn’t have enough vanilla cake for the size of our order, and due to allergies, we couldn’t choose another flavor. Samira knew there would be a delivery the following day, but there was a chance it wouldn’t make it in time. She went above and beyond, working with me to create a plan A and B to ensure we’d have something good either way. Luckily, it came in time for Plan A! Samira made us a wonderful cake, and my family loved it. Thank you so much, Samira! You were truly my hero that day, and I can’t express how grateful I am for all your help.”
The Cincinnati-based supermarket giant will open about 110 new stores in fast-growing markets by 2029 and introduce three updated store formats, executives told investors Oct. 20 at the company’s Investor Update in New York. Kroger already runs about 2,700 stores in 35 states. The formats come in three sizes, a bit like small, medium and large, matched to each market. Mary Ellen Adcock, Kroger’s executive vice president and chief merchant and marketing officer, walked through the lineup.
Walmart shoppers want a head start on the holidays, and money explains a lot of it. Some 44% of respondents call affording the holidays their top stressor, and 61% say holiday costs shape their shopping mood. Asked what would make the season easier, 70% picked lower prices and 57% picked more deals and promotions. Convenience ranks lower: 30% want one-stop shopping across categories, and 20% want faster delivery.
Walmart wants your groceries at the door before the ice cream softens. On May 29, the retailer said its 30-minute-or-less delivery had reached 33 U.S. markets, adding a wave of new cities across the Northeast. Shoppers in those areas can order from more than 100,000 items, everything from fresh produce and baby formula to pet food, electronics, cold medicine, and prescriptions. Behind the scenes, the service leans on Walmart's store network and an algorithm that factors in order size, available drivers, and distance from the store.
Trader Joe's keeps adding stores, and shoppers keep showing up. The California grocer has marked nine more locations as "opening soon," pushing its expansion into new corners of the country. The grocer also took first place in the American Customer Satisfaction Index's 2026 supermarket rankings. It has held a spot near the top of that list for years.
Target is rolling out its most ambitious store overhaul in more than ten years, with plans to remodel over 130 locations and open 30 new stores across the country this year. The retailer is also putting money into supply chain technology upgrades to keep pace with how shoppers buy today.
