“Trader Joe’s is the best place for me to buy anything from there. Because it’s so much cheaper, better quality stuff for me. It’s also very good for the price of groceries. I loved to shop there when I was in Pittsburgh and continue to shop here in Seattle! I was so happy when I found out that there are many Trader Joe’s in the area. They’ve got a variety of great deals on frozen food like pizza, dessert options and other stuff that you could buy. They also have some great vegan options for the price range you could buy. The best part is that they have quite a bit of options from the foreigners (countries) that you could buy. One’s of my favorite frozen food was shrimp’s paste on the sugarcane!! OMG it was delicious!!!!! Overall it was a great price and affordable too!! I would recommend you to check it out if you’re interesting to see what kind of stuff you like!!”
“The people at the Hawaii General Store in Seattle are lovely -- helpful and friendly - so much aloha here. They have leis, crack seed, aloha wear, and so much more. They treat customers like Ohana. Highly recommended.”
“Great products, great location, and honestly not busy if you’re looking for new or hot products. The people are amazing too, and love chatting with you!”
“Had a veggie reuben from there that was amazing. The Americana sodas are also really good. Lots of stuff to choose from in terms of snacks and wines. *Their deli is open: M-F 7am-4:30pm SAT 8:30am-1pm”
“Since moving to the area this has been my go to for a quick veggie and fruit shop. The prices are extremely affordable, doesn’t make me feel like I will go into debt to eat nutritious fresh foods. The discount table is a GEM and something I’ve never seen before, but cheap ripening bananas to make banana bread same day or next day is genius. I am always looking for ways to lower waste. Buying a bunch of bananas and waiting a week to ripen typically results in rotten bananas on my counter and no banana bread, on repeat.”
“A great place to shop if you're not looking for a specific brand. Got a great price on my favorite wines, and the staff was friendly. A week's meals for two was under $200. Not overwhelmingly busy when I went, as I've experienced in other TJ's locations. Clean and organized despite the foot traffic. No cons that I can think of!”
“I mostly just buy booze here, but after a long work day with no breaks I got a sandwich. Was very good. I was surprised at the quality and the reasonable price. Would eat more sandwiches in the future.”
“yea it’s great! sad thing is they only take cash at the coffee stand but other than that, it’s a fantastic spot! the raspberry italian soda is TO DIE FOR so keep slaying my queensssssss”
“One of my favorite grocery stores in Seattle. Staff are so nice and store is well lit and well stocked. Reader, if you haven't visited before, prepare yourself for a haunted house experience of a parking lot. Ghosts jumping out everywhere, skeletons of carts and spooky bags lurking in the shadows. More like a haunted apartment spacewise.”
“Definitely better prices than a majority of other grocery stores in or around Seattle. Only thing is it's not uncommon for them to be out of stock of some staple products, like cream of wheat.”
“I have decided that every Trader Joe's has its own personality. Yes, it's Trader Joe's. Yes, you'll find many of the same favorites from one store to another. But somehow each location still manages to feel a little different, and the West Seattle Trader Joe's has its own vibe. And believe me, I know my Trader Joe's. 😂 I've shopped at them from the West Coast to the East Coast, north to south—or is it north to south and then west to east? Either way, I've been to A LOT of Trader Joe's. For a grocery chain that isn't actually worldwide, it certainly feels like it has worldwide recognition. And thanks to those famous—or should I say inFAMOUS—Trader Joe's bags, the brand has somehow developed a culture all its own. What keeps me coming back, though, is the food. Trader Joe's is one of my favorite places to shop when I'm trying to eat healthier without handing over my entire paycheck at the register. There are always interesting choices, plenty of reasonably priced staples, and something new that somehow ends up in my cart even though it definitely wasn't on my shopping list. Do they have everything? No. Do they have close enough to everything that I somehow leave with a full bag anyway? Absolutely. The West Seattle location continues what I've come to expect from Trader Joe's: helpful people, a good selection, reasonable prices, and an atmosphere that doesn't make grocery shopping feel like a chore. The employees generally seem genuinely happy to be there, which makes a difference. After visiting so many Trader Joe's around the country, I can honestly say it's rare that I find one I don't like. West Seattle, you're another good one. Now excuse me while I figure out how I came in for three things and somehow left with two bags of groceries and something I've never eaten before. 😂”
“They have very good Ukrainian food here and other non-Ukrainian dishes also. Their prices on their items in the store are good price and great products from different parts of Europe”
“Had a GREAT freshly made REUBEN today , the positive fun banter and energy in the deli was awesome , then the Sammie was equally awesome . For eleven bucks I’d elevate it to a top level Reuben in town the store is clean , super well organized ,has a unique personal charm , old fashioned , yet wonderfully modern and hip I dig it , I’ve lived in Seattle essentially 65 years in north end , I have lots of Queen Anne friends talking about the neighborhood growing up , damn it’s cool ! And to have Ken’s market close to walk like my two friends pictured with me Awesome ! It’s old Seattle and new Seattle blended like a great REUBEN”
“My favorite place. Great staff, very helpful and friendly. Hello Samira and Mr. Jihad :) I love the product selection, fresh meat and the Mediterranean products.”
“Really legit wine selection anytime I've been in. Great neighborhood vibe. Friendly. Don't miss it, especially if you're just sitting at the water and hanging out.”
“It’s not just a 5 star sandwich place it’s a place I feel genuinely lucky to have in my neighborhood. Nice little beer and wine selection too. The pro move is to call ahead for the sandwich, the best move is to tell a friend, spread the good news about great sandwiches. I even brought my silly vegetarian friend here once and got the vegi Ruben so we could trade sandwich halves, and even that was great. Without meat!?!?”
“It’s not just a market, it has a deli that serves amazing hot sandwiches and that why I love to go there. My favorite is Reuben Sandwich and my family loves others such as Cuban etc. the coffee there is great too as they provide Oatmilk and Vanilla flavored coffee mate in the jugs for u to use if u want. There’s seats for u to eat there and amazing hot soups too! The service is friendly and fast. U just need to order, pay at the cashier and I about 10 mins, you’ll get your sandwiches. I love their cheeses too! Many to choose from and the variety is amazing and impressive! I also love their coffee cake!!”
“I love the selection at this grocery store, but it can get a bit crowded during weekends. They have great organic options, though, and the staff is pretty friendly. Just wish they had more checkout lanes open!”
“Produce is well stocked. Some items have ridiculous markup. The manchengo cheese is twice what Costco sells it for. There's no reason for that. Security is on-site.”
“Constantly surprised by the amazing selection of this small neighborhood store, including organics and more high end items, beer, wine, and my kids love the candy and ice cream and stuffed animals ?.”
“We are very lucky to have Market Time Foods in our neighborhood. It's so convenient, almost always open and until relatively late, good selection and quality, staff are friendly and helpful. Yes, prices are a bit higher but gotta pay for the convenience. Special shout out for their donuts, I'm addicted to them :) please keep doing what you are doing folks!”
“It’s a mixed bag exactly what will be on the shelves, but you’ll always find what you need and get to try new products at half the price. Grocery Outlet and WinCo are life savers in this economy!”
“Good prices, good selection, perfect place to grab study snacks for the library. Theyve got an atm too if you need cash for the library printer (its kinda ancient tho so processing takes a minute). Also a small selection of otc medicines. Its everything a bodega/diner should be except a rectangle 🩷”
“Love this shop...have been in a handful of times, and the last time I got to meet the owner Sabra who is sweet and friendly. I took my time browsing all the beautiful spices and learned that borage is a good tea for inflammation. This time I got some cumin, curry leaf, hot chili powder, and daal. I can't believe the prices are so low, I will be coming here from now on to stock up on my spices :)”
“What a find. They have a fantastic selection of beers. Lots of Russian River. They’re so friendly. There’s a little beer garden space out front but you can also have a drink inside. We stopped in because we had time to kill before a dinner reservation. So glad we found it.”
“great variety of snacks, drinks, etc—love stopping by when i’m craving different brands of ramen last minute the people that work here have always been so kind over the past couple years”
“I don't come here often, but I was surprised about the variety of food that they stock. Im going to come more often. Not as polished as a QFC or Safeway, but they have what counts.”
“I just moved to Tukwila and I am pleased that grocery outlet is right up the hill from where I live. They always have what I need plus I got good deals and save ton of money.”
“Not from here but honestly the cutest little corner store. The owner is super kind and made me feel at home! They also have everything that you need :) THANK YOU!”
“I love that stores like this exist. It's a super neat and well organized shop. However, I got a mason jar of chocolate chips that came out to a shocking $30! Otherwise, everything else seemed like a fair price. Will likely be more careful about pricing next time i shop here!”
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