I really enjoyed my shopping experience here! The staff members were helpful and the products were…read morewell displayed/easy to find. I tried a few items from their cafe, including the okonomiyaki, brisket, salad bar, and hot bar. Everything was fresh and delicious! I also appreciated that they had a nice seating area to eat in, stocked with utensils and condiments. I'll definitely be back.

I shop at Metro a few times a year, but it's normally at the Sand Point location after leaving a…read morefriend's place. I would have been clueless to this location, but a couple years back, I grabbed a physical ad and it listed this location. Mercer Island is a place I don't make a habit of visiting and this stop reminded me why. My brother used to live here, but that was 30 years ago. Pulling into the parking lot, everybody was acting like their car was priceless and you needed to give them space. If it takes you 45 seconds to back into a space everyone else is pulling into, you will catch my horn. It was a sunny day, but the real reason you needed sunglasses was to reduce the glare of the oversized ultraclear diamonds. I'll be blunt, I can't afford to live here, but it doesn't mean I can't shop there and truth be told. My car is just as nice or nicer than MI residents, I just never felt a need to live in financial isolation. We'll come back to the car. Almost everything you see here is 30% higher than a regular store, the only advantage to shopping her in my opinion is selection. You will find brands and items not normally found at Safeway or Fred Meyer, but I also saw sliced salami for nearly $24 a pound. You also see a lack of items on sale here which again, just reduces the overall value. I had people bumping into me, nudging me to get to items in front of me like I didn't matter and no one said excuse me or thank you for me yielding when they were clearly in the wrong. At one point, I literally had an employee apologize to me. He witnessed residents being entitled and rude to me and it was clear that was not the environment the store wanted to foster. My cashier was really nice, when I asked about her day, I think she quickly knew, I was not a local. Her face lit up and it was clear, she just wanted to be recognized. In the parking lot, I encountered a retired couple who had cut in front of me multiple times. They looked scared like I was there for payback. When I walked around there car the wife got worried, then I heard her tell her husband, "That's his car" next to their. As it turns out. We drive the exact same car, just difference colors. Matter of fact, I have 2 of them. I'm old school and last time I was here, this place was Albertson's Matter of fact, my childhood neighbor was the Store Director. . Last time I got so much attitude, I was in Medina. I'm happy for your success, but don't turn public places into uncomfortable atmosphere. It probably doesn't help that prices here are so unreasonable that people feel an obligation to act like idiots because they can afford to shop here weekly. The irony, I have shopped QFC on the south end and it feels like any other grocery store.

YELPERS I hit the jackpot today at QFC beer section. Came in for some buns and ruffles and found…read morethe beer section with its usual suspects of alcoholic bliss in a can to suck down. Yes is hot as hell out and I needed some beer to cool down so deal with it. What I didn't expect was "THE BIG DUMPER" beer named after the idiot catcher of the Seattle mariners baseball team. Hell this is the perfict trailer park trash beer I was looking for vs a 6 pack Pabst Blue Ribbon. Tossed in my cart along with other goodies and hit the check out stand. Checker scanned me out after reviewing my identification to see if I was of age and now I'm heading home to grill and crack open THE BIG DUMPER.

I am a fan! This QFC is one of two grocery stores on the…read morenorth side and while not the largest and most extensive of the QFCs in King County it has all the essentials and more! They have a great cheese counter and their deli is awesome. I like their made-to-order sandwiches as they skimp on nothing and make them as quick as possible. It is easy to get in and get out with only one odd aisle configuration by the cheese counter. They have a very large variety of pastries and receive Top Pot doughnuts fresh daily. These are especially popular and often are sold out by noon. They typically seem busier in the day then during the evenings in general. Otherwise I don't notice anything majorly different here versus other QFCs. I like it, it has what I need.

Amazing fresh caviar, fast overnight delivery as promised, will definitely be ordering more. Highly…read morerecommended

I highly recommend this seller! This was my first time ordering from them, and I had only found…read morethem online -- I've never been to their local store. The quality of the products is excellent. We ordered fresh red caviar, and it arrived overnight, incredibly fresh and top quality. Shipping was only around $30-35, which is very reasonable for overnight delivery. Their customer service is also amazing -- they are always responsive, helpful, and really care about their customers. They even included a small sample of smoked fish with my order, which was such a nice surprise. You can definitely feel confident ordering online even if you've never visited their local store. I wholeheartedly recommend them and will definitely order again!

Parent and I took the chocolate class on with Margo, the owner, and her wonderful helper, over…read moreThanksgiving weekend. The class was lovely - started with a brief discussion about where chocolate comes from while we sipped/spooned some very, very European hot chocolate (you know what I mean, the kind that's super thick, like liquid chocolate. It's delicious!). After that we got to play in the chocolate, dipping an assortment of crunchy items (pretzels! graham crackers! and more), marshmallows, and fruit in dark chocolate. It was fun and and very hands on... the trick is to (not) lick your fingers! Or maybe not. It is your own little chocolate lake to play in. Highlight was raspberries dipped in dark chocolate - these are amazing. Even though it's not raspberry season, these were extraordinary. Afterwards parent purchased a box to take home. And when birthday season started this month, parent requested a box of Oh! Chocolate, which I shipped out to them. They were very happy and I get reports of how they're rationing out the chocolates one a day to get the most enjoyment! Shop is cool - because chocolate needs a cooler temperature - so I would recommend a sweater if you are taking the class.

We did a chocolate making class here and it was lovely! Not only is their chocolate amazing, but…read morethey have such a great story behind the shop. They walked us through the chocolate process every step of the way before it comes to their shelves. They were so friendly and sent us home with lots of chocolate! Thank you!

I love this market. High quality everything, and many items I just can't find elsewhere. A…read morefantastic place to grab a picnic salad, pick up some fabulous balsamic vinegar, fresh produce, and even a whole real supper on the way home from a long work day. A bit spendy but worth every penny when I need a n easy evening. Best of all, the nice staff makes great coffee to go with the dangerously tasty Brown Butter Crispy Treats.

I'd like to share a very disappointing experience on July 5th, 2025, that I had at Kitchen & Market…read moreat the Medina location. While shopping for groceries and enjoying a coffee with my friend Jane at the store, I politely asked for a cup of water. To my surprise, I was told -rather curtly- that water is only available for purchase. This was unexpected, especially since during a previous visit, I had been offered water with my coffee without any issue. When I expressed my confusion, the staff member (a woman of Far East origin) continued to be dismissive and rude. I found the interaction unnecessarily abrasive and not at all in keeping with the welcoming environment I had experienced before. Another Google review also describes a similarly combative attitude, perhaps from the same individual. If she remains on staff, it could seriously impact the business's reputation. I'll be steering clear of this location." It's unfortunate that a thoughtful concept--one that Stephanie clearly put care and intention into--is being undermined by poor customer service. Experiences like this can have a lasting impact on customer loyalty. It felt as though the staff member would have rather been anywhere else--and unfortunately, that lack of enthusiasm came through in the way she treated paying customers. I support sharing this feedback, especially since Stephanie--the owner--isn't likely to witness these interactions firsthand. Multiple honest reviews about the staff may help paint a more accurate picture of the experience customers are having. On a more positive note, my friend's sons really enjoyed everything she picked up from the store. She sliced up some cold roast beef and sautéed it with green beans and Stephanie's stir-fry sauce - it turned out great. Stephanie's concept of providing curated meal shortcuts really worked for them!pre

I freaking love S-Mart. They were a staple when I was a kid and it's no different now. Sure it's…read morenot as shiny & fancy as T&T but they also don't jack up their prices and have uncomfortably crowded stores like T&T. Am I salty about getting ripped off for turtle chips at T&T? Possibly. I get all my pantry staples and Asian snacks here. The frozen foods are always good too. Not always the best selection on fresh produce or meats but I mostly get those at Trader Joe's anyways. S-Mart has the best prices on all my kids' favorite snacks and now they make fresh banh mi's, so it's the only grocery store my kids actually willingly go to. The employees are always helpful and friendly, especially to my little ones. Yes it can smell funky in there and isn't as well lit but as long as they continue to stock all my pantry and snack needs at the best prices around, I'll continue coming back!

We tried out the banh mi offered weekends only at S Mart. These were full of fresh cilantro,…read morecucumbers and carrots, with a moderate amount of protein. Hubs had the pork which was flavored well, I had the tofu which could have used marinade. Luckily the pickled veggies and mayo added great flavor. Reasonably priced at $7.99, about right given the protein amount. You pay for the banh mi at the grocery checkout and then bring the receipt to the banh mi counter - which is just to the left inside S Marts South entrance. This is a small spot and they get busy, so perhaps check out the wait time and order before you shop. I waited 30 minutes mid day today. (S Mart has a great selection of both Asian and some non-asian foods) The staff were very nice and helpful and our order was spot on, even with our special requests of one non-toasted and without jalapenos. We'll definitely go again.

I was lucky enough to grow up in the 70's within walking distance of Leschi Market. It was awesome…read morethen and has never changed. One thing that has changed is that now I'm definitely old enough to buy wine there. They have an excellent selection and expert advice to make the right choice for the occasion. Another long time favorite is the butcher shop. Always good. Our go-to item is the hot bulk sausage. Terrific in patties for breakfast and a nice way to ahem -sorry- spice up a meat pasta dish. Highly recommended. Nice selection of organic and non-organic fruits and veggies. 'Friendly staff too. Love this place. I really prefer coming here to a small family owned market over any chain supermarket. It might be a little more spendy but well worth it.

Always enjoy a stop by Leschi Market, usually starts with their house made chicken apple sausage, a…read moregreat treat for a chill part of a breakfast in the weekend, but it rarely ends there. I'm always finding a new (for me) treat... this time it was their house made smoked salmon pasta salad... so delicious!! Another must try and another added tasty dish to pick up there. Lots of local beer, wine, and fresh produce. Always quick and friendly service and located just off the Lake Washington waterfront. A tightly packed full of groceries and goodness. It's become a regular stop. I had to debate if I wanted to share this hidden treasure or not. Cheers!

Love this local spot where I always snag their housemade kimchi (one of the best around - it drops…read morenow every wednesday at 4pm for the freshest batch, and sells out quick by the end of the week!) - also have lots of great banchan options, and of course their fresh kimbap (a fave). They've got japchae as well (also sells out), a few other snacks, and also spam musubi now! Prices are a bit ..pricey, but it is a family run local spot so I still like to go support when I am able.

Came for the kimchis and it delivered!!! Its crazy good!!!…read moreWhen words has it that they got the best kimchis; i was hesitant to believe it but danggggg; this is it!!! We got the napa kimchi; its briny, salty, so flavorful. The radish kimchi is slightly sweet and sooo much flavor The cucumber kimchi is so juicy and so perfect. We love them. We plan to go back to try their soy marinated crabs and other kimchis (they did not have the full stock this time) But so so glad we found this place. And the best part is that its 5 mins away from my work! Heck yea!! Lol

I was going to update my review to a better score as the inside has improved a lot now that the…read moreconstruction is finished. Then looking at my receipt walking out I see I got scammed by one of their deceptive labeling practices. The cereal prices say "member price, must buy two or more, mix and match", but they don't actually mean mix and match between the products all carrying that price label. Nor is there any fine print noting which subset of products qualify for the sale price. I grabbed two boxes advertising this sale price and paid full price for them both at the register. Ridiculous. Do better, Safeway.

I prefer to shop at Safeway. Make that past tense…read more I purchased a plastic tray of five pastries. (Packed on 8/2 and sell thru 8/7 it said on the label). I purchased it on 8/7. We ate two of them the next morning while driving to an appintment. The next night I wanted one for dessert. Heated it up . Took one bite and saw something dark inside. I pulled the pasty apart. So gross. The biggest patch of mold I have ever seen. I tore apart the other two. More mold. Three pastries filled with mold. which means the other two we already ate had to be full of mold also.This didn't grow overnight. I'm sure they were moldy while on the shelf at the store. And if it gets that moldy, they shouldn't be selling or did they put new labels on last week's product? Going back to the sketch QFC up the street or Fred Meyer. Bye bye Safeway. Such a shame. I'm used to the brands and product at Safeway. But Kroger stores don't sell me moldy food.

Came in to return an Amazon package that was sent to me by accident. Shopped for some crabcakes and…read morethey didn't have a price on them. I didn't realize it when I was at the check stand. They gave me the crabcakes for free so win-win evened out my bad Amazon customer service experience this time, love Whole Foods! Amazon not so sure.

One of the main reasons for us coming to Whole Foods is to do Amazon returns, which continues to be…read morevery easy to do (no packaging required, very simple if prework is done to generate a QR code on your phone before you come). So no problems there. But since we were here, decided to get something I've been wanting for a while. On a visit to a Miami's Whole Foods, noticed that they sell Golden Osetra Caviar from TSAR NICOULAI ($94.99 for an ounce). Like some other sale items, there is more of a discount if Prime member, so got the item for $76.99. In the same area, there are caviar accompaniments like blinis and creme fraiche, so got some of that too. Self checkout was easy: able to use the Amazon app to generate a barcode for my account, and was able to use the Amazon credit card to pay for it. The receipt was sent directly via email, but printing is possible as well. Well...the caviar ended up being not good even though the expiration date was in May (2 months out): mushy and tasted a bit like mud. My daughter and I looked online to see if that was what it was supposed to taste like, and decided that it was not...something in the supply chain had ruined it. Returning it the same day was hassle-free, with the employee just asking the reason for the return, and returning the amount back to my credit card. Don't do food returns much, so wanted to give props to Whole Foods for making it easy for a valid reason.