Saar&#x27;s Super Saver Foods

This restaurant is tucked inside an eastern european grocery store. The food at the restaurant is…read moreamazing. So flavorful and warming. I highly recommend the cabbage rolls and pelmeni. The prices are great too, especially for Seattle. I also love the store. I buy salted and smoked mackerel here often. They have a large selection of imported sausages, cheeses, and beer. The people are nice too.

When cruising north on Seattle's Aurora Avenue, you scoot past an Ivars and an Office Depot. And…read moresomewhere next to a Korean restaurant, your eye catches European Foods. At first glance, you see a nichè European grocery store. But it's not until you enter that you see it's much more. It is a small grocery store, minus the produce. It also has a very Eastern European vibe. At first, you think 'Russian', but in reality, it's Ukrainian. There is a shared regional heritage, but it stops there when you walk a big room, which is actually their dining room serving some yummy regional favorites. Sitting down and looking at the menu, your eyes take in all the choices. Chicken Kyiv, Beef Goulash, and house made mushroom soup. There was also fresh house baked bread to round out the experience. What was most appreciated was that the meal and the service were definitely homemade, and with treated with love! Do you wish a beverage with your meal? Walk back to the store and order a canned soda, or choose from one of variety of wines off the shelf - European vintages, of course. Come a little bit early, as the restaurant closes near 7 pm, but the store is ready to serve you until closing. [As of this writing, July 1, 2024, the war in Ukraine is still waging. There is lots of support for the people of Ukraine in this establishment. Feel free to ask how you can help the people in war-torn Ukraine here!]

Some of their vast assortment (2/17/23)

Eggplant salad

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Cake slice halved (3/16/23)

Asian Family Market

3.3(164 reviews)

1.5 mi•Haller Lake

There are a variety of products, satisfy most of our needs. The favorite includes some unique…read morefruits, spices and beans from China

I tried these claw machines called Amusy. Turns out it's a scam...it's clear that the claw…read morelegitimately grabbed on to the squishy bread THEN dropped it THEN the claw closed it again like it's suppose to in the first place- To be clear, I'm talking about these machines that are in the hallway that have the Asian Family Market and other places at Aurora Ave N, Seattle (5 stars for Asian Family Market tho!!! Not Amusy)

Vegetables

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Lay's Chips: suckling pig, Kobe ribeye, and Steak w/truffles flavors (3/15/24)

Fil-Am Oriental Food & Gifts

4.7(41 reviews)

2.6 mi

Been a customer here for over 20 years! The original Seafood City! Nice to have a little slice of…read morehome close by. Filipino snacks, dishes, desserts? They have it! Highly recommend their halo-halo! Friendly owners too!

Best place to shop for everything Filipino! They have hot food there too! So if you are having a…read morecraving for grandma's cooking and don't want to make it yourself just drop in and see what they have on their daily changing menu! Each day is a pleasant surprise of yummy authentic Filipino cuisine! Plus, grab ingredients to make a dish at home! I love the pimento stuffed pandesal

Whimsical tote bags (7/3/23)

Sampled some champorado for the first time (3/10/23)

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The Homie bought some bistek...delicious w/steamed rice! (10/13/23)

Goodies Mediterranean Market

4.6(174 reviews)

2.9 mi•Olympic Hills

This market reminds me of growing up oversees. The smell of fresh feta, olives, and freshly…read more spiced meat ready to grill warms my heart. It is hard to find the selection of pickled and Mediterranean goods that this market carries. I love seeing the cases of mineral water and soda outside of the market. Samira and the rest of the staff are really nice and it's an oasis in Lake city. Please support this local business. 10 stars.

The gentleman running the store helped me find exactly what I needed and told me how to use it…read moreproperly when I had no idea how to proceed with a new recipe. Very pleasant and patient with me when I knew so little.

Dried vegetables that you would normally see strung up to dry in someone's house

Cardamom tea, Turkish coffee. Kefir cheese. Making a mental note.

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So many spices!

Mediterranean Oasis

4.3(193 reviews)

2.6 mi

Came here by accident while waiting near a comic bookstore, and wow, what a find…read more This place is part grocery store, part bakery, part restaurant, and somehow does all three really well. The moment we walked in, we were greeted with free samples (hummus, baba ganoush, Turkish delight... yes please) and the kindest hospitality. The owner actually came over and chatted with us, shared where he's from, and even offered us Turkish coffee and Moroccan mint tea, which instantly reminded me of my trip to Morocco. We ordered the lamb gyro, and I'm not exaggerating when I say it's one of the best I've had in Seattle. Super flavorful, generously portioned, and just hits the spot. Also ended up buying couscous, harissa, fig jam, and olives from the store section, everything felt really authentic. Special shoutout to Hiba for being so warm and welcoming! Honestly, this place feels less like a store and more like a community spot. If you're in Seattle, don't skip this, come for the food, stay for the people.

Safeway has coupons for $2 off any entree or salad and $5 off $20 or more for Mediterranean Oasis…read moreon the back of their receipts. There's no other terms on them that specify what qualifies for the coupons. I've had no previous issues redeeming the $2 off any entree coupon on items off their menu. However, one day the worker at that moment decided he wanted to be slimy over a tiny $3 difference and said the gyro platter ISN'T an entree. He was pushing to upsell me to use the $5 off $20 coupon and kept saying the $2 off is only for items in the deli case. I probably should have walked away, but I was hungry and already there, so I agreed to get upsold and added baklava ($5+, but $6+ after taxes) to my order to reach $20+. I should have just ordered only the gyro platter because I wasn't saving any money at all at that point. The baklava wasn't that great because it wasn't even fresh. I've also had hard pieces of rice in my meal before. I don't think that's the standard? Basically this place is a hit or miss depending on who's working that day.

Free samples

Beef Shawarma

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Falafel Sandwich Combo

Plaza Latina

4.0(47 reviews)

3.5 mi

I was looking for a place to get a quick snack while waiting for an appointment, so I decided to…read morestop into Plaza Latina. I'm so glad I did! The bakery is EXCEPTIONAL. The selection of pastries and breads is vast, and they have many classic Mexican pastry options, such as (what I think is called) a concha. They come in multiple colors, but the yellow stood out to me. It's chewy with a slight crunch and perfect level of sweetness and a light fluffy texture. I don't have any other pastry to compare it to, so you'll just have to get one for yourself! The price was great too, the pastry and a bottled water was $3.91. The cashier was efficient. It's not much to look at from the outside, and the inside isn't anything special. I was also hoping an employee greeted me when I walked through the door, but it wasn't a big deal. If you are looking for a quick snack that's authentically Mexican for an exceptional price, make sure to visit Plaza Latina!

Love this place. I mostly come to Plaza Latina to grab carne al pastor and their fresh salsas,…read morewhich are authentic and taste great. It's one of my go-to spots when I want ingredients that actually taste authentic. They've got a great selection of freshly baked pastries, fresh produce/meat, and tons of South and Central American goodies you don't usually see at regular grocery stores. It's a great little neighborhood market and definitely worth checking out if you're in Shoreline.

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Kilimanjaro Market

5.0(1 review)

2.6 mi

this place is awesome to get west african food.the service is friendly and they have a lot of…read moreoptions. if you want real west african spices garo future nigeria ninja movies in english come here. africa is more than food from ethiopia. the spices will hit you and that is normal like indian food its different but very clean

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Inside shop

Enat Market

4.0(14 reviews)

2.7 mi

Best injera I've ever had. I had the 100% teff flour style and they were spongy, slightly sour and…read moreperfect . Thank you!

This is a great place! Great selection in a well organized market. Staff is very helpful and…read morefriendly. Love this place!

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QFC

3.1(96 reviews)

1.3 mi•Northgate

The QFC (Quality Food Centers) on Roosevelt Way Northeast in the Northgate neighborhood of Seattle…read morehas been one of my QFC location mainstays throughout my life thus far. I am from the Northgate neighborhood of Seattle (home neighborhood in my American hometown - Northgate, Seattle) and I continue to use this location if I am in the area, though I live in Shoreline now. Sections of the store are well labeled and the workers have been professional in our interactions over the years. My favorite cake is yellow cake, has been for over 20 years, and this QFC location remains my go-to when I am looking for a slice or two of yellow cake. The in-store bakery makes a great cake and perfect frosting, especially the yellow cake and caramel frosting option. Even as of my most recent visit on Sunday 29 October 2023, I was happy to find fresh made yellow cake options. The parking lot can get a little cramped, has a 90 minute limit, and is restricted to QFC customers. There are two entrances/exits, which can be a little difficult to maneuver. However, it was one of my favorite lots when I was first learning/adjusting to driving because it helped teach me patience and to breath in tight fit situations.

I've been a customer at the QFC Northgate for years, and generally, the employees are nice and…read moreknowledgeable. But right now, (March 2026), with the huge apartment construction project going on at the south end of the lot, parking, and getting in and out of the store, is becoming all but impossible during weekdays. I advise avoiding this QFC during core hours of 11am-4pm M-F until the project is done. Also, the construction crew is full of nasty guys who block the parking lot entrances and exits with equipment and work vehicles, and then yell at QFC customers to, basically, get of the way. All in all, very unpleasant shopping experience. Go somewhere else for now.