Only reason it's not 2 stars is because there are some decent people here. If you aren't clearly a wealthy white person you're going to get looked at like you might steal something and possibly followed around. God forbid you go on a day you're tired and dressed comfortably. The older evening time cashiers are rude, and snarky. Specifically the older blonde lady and middle aged guy with a buz cut. Left such a bad taste in my mouth I made a yelp account today just so i can write this. Hire friendlier people Thriftway shame on your staff read more

Expensive. $$ However, satisfied & happy every-time we shop. My neighborhood store. Convenient, friendly & clean. Did I mention Expensive? ‍ read more

Came to grab a taco salad for lunch. It was pretty good, big portion, and just $6.99 on Thursday. The shell itself was not my favorite. It wasn't super crunchy and was kind of airy. There are a ton of options for the toppings. 3 types of beans, 3 types of protein, lettuce, red or green salsas, pico, guacamole, sour cream, cilantro, cheese, jalapeños, olives, and I might be missing some other options. I would say my taco salad tasted slightly bland but I would prefer that to overly salted as I can add my own salt. The service was great. Quick but friendly. I love how they wrap up the taco salad in a box to keep it all together and to prevent breaking and leaking. I'm curious to come back to try their other daily deals. read more

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Dropped in to see if they had fancy butters. They do not. But they did have cool things like smoked metas that they smoke in the back, plenty of La Fermière yogurt in the red valentine day clay pots (which aren't easy to find) and cool things in the deli case like samosas and plenty of types of sandwiches. They even had cake the shape of a burger and fries. Nice! read more

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Great place to shop if you like being followed while you shop ! Oh and even better if you like to wait in lines where staff talk shit about all the customers and accuse everyone of stealing read more

Had to run in to grab some energy drinks before am event down the street. Parking there is challenging. Some of the patrons were a bit interesting as well. Staff was friendly and they also had my favorite probiotic drinks there on sale and had all the flavors. I'll stop here again when in the area. read more

This place is a great place to visit and to me it is not just some upscaled supermarket. However, yes it may appear that on the outside. Think again. I would suggest thinking a bit more out of the box. To me it has many things to offer. It is very tourist friendly and to those who live here locally it has much to offer. I have benefited it very well from this Thrift way. They offer fresh coffee, tea and different specialty drinks at the entrance way. That is a good impression to me. The coffee is ok to give a good "pick me up" feeling . As you come in you see beautiful flowers which I love because here in the Pacific Northwest we definitely need a lot of brightening up on those gray days and endless rainy days. I have personally bought a few Gerbera daisies and my husband has bought me some other flowers there. I do warn you some are pretty expensive but that is okay if you need them to say you are sorry or just to cheer yourself up or brighten the room for your guest. Next, this place offers different types of souvenirs for tourists or great gifts for different occasions. This place specializes in supporting locals with different products. It is a small building but it is big in what they offer. Their breakfast sandwiches are great! They have Cuban sandwiches! They offer offer ready to eat meals. They have very good Bbq ribs and smoked chicken/turkey. They offer so many desserts to put you on the naughty list with your doctor. Those who are into wines. I do not drink but I have friends who love their wines or beer. I love them dearly and will not judge them. They have a wide selection at Thrift-way. There is an aisle specifically for those items And they have unique chocolates and candy too. And they offer soaps and cosmetics that are local. I would recommend this place to those who are visiting Tacoma. It is awesome to me and not all visits are the same mundane visit in a typical store. It is great to get out the house and visit them. Steaks are quality and pricey but you will get your money's worth. I advise all people to come with a cute bag because it is hard to visit here and leave empty handed. Staff here are doing their job. If you come regularly, you will get to know them and know who is friendly and will guide you on your shopping experience. I have a few favorites people in there and they make me smile. I had a sweet person in there once assist me in finding some Moon pies(Banana to be exact). These snacks are quite retro and my whole family were well taking my secret stash. So one day there was a huge display of these retro treats and they were gone. But this nice employee went out of his way and found some and I bought a dozen so I can share some and hide some. This employee is my favorite one now. Please come because you will not disappointed because again there is something different for each individual. Thanks Stadium Thiftway for being a part of my neighborhood. read more

Stadium Thriftway - My first bouquet my husband bought me at our visit at Thriftway - Grocery Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

The Deli is great. The staff are always pleasant and cheery. They customize my salads, sandwiches or burgers to be exactly how I like them. Love the friendliness and community feel. Teri Tommaney read more

I went shopping here to get a few things for my daughter's place and found out their deli sandwiches are delicious ! Service was quick in making the sandwiches and professional. Also their deli area was clean & organized. Some of their prices are high for some of their products. Just buy the items that are on sale. Also, they provide a rewards program. So sign up and save more money! read more

Good foods on discount. I want to remember to use the deli more and frozen raw meats. Good breakfast sandwiches and cakes. Maybe a little sometimes loud. read more

Nice atmosphere and tasty to-go sandwiches. Definitely coming back for unique goodies

Came here after my moms dentist appointment. We went in just to see what was available and walked out with so much! Highly recommend the big block of Amish butter if you find it! Cashier was so kind and thankful for our business. Already planning to go back read more

Salt dumb in the mash potatoes gravy and friend chicken was old, hard and super salty Customer Service still great! read more

I came here because again I needed groceries. And it was the second closest to hotel and work. I worked at thriftway a decade or so ago and I remember it being comparable to safeway if not a little more expensive. Well idk what happened to thriftway. Because this isn't one. It was more of an upscale Whole Foods. It was very clean and modern looking. Artisanal everything. Everything is doubled in price compared to any other grocery store. The ready to eat sammies in the deli section weee $12. For $12 at safeway you can get a whole sandwich made out of a loaf of French bread. They don't carry a large selection of cheap lunch meat. Just high end fancy shit and what is pre packed the deli. The pre made salads that are normally $3-4 were $6 But you need expensive craft beer or fancy raw meat or seafood. They got you covered too. I appreciate a good IPA selection. The staff seemed friendly and were helpful. But damn. I spent $80 here. On what normally would've have been $50 in this already inflated economy. read more

Bf went in around 9:30pm and told staff he was in a hurry and wondering where the foil was. Big mistake!!! The employee made a huge scene, calling over Dan saying Dan this guy is looking for the foil. Making fun of him as if they were accusing him of needing foil for something other than a lid to our crock pot for a pot roast. Rather than just saying foil is on isle whatever, they had to make him feel bad for asking for foil because they thought he was a druggie. This is unfortunately the closest store to our house. The staff are pretentious. They need a lesson on minding their own business and doing their very simple job without the theatrics. My bf has worked very hard on his recovery and doesn't deserve to be profiled as a druggie for asking respectfully for a simple household item. Frustrating that our only hilltop grocery options are a Safeway with limited items or an overpriced pretentious staff. This store is only for rich white people. Everyone else isn't welcome read more

I have never had a negative experience at Thriftway as I have been there many times, today I visited on two different occasions with my father and the first visit we were being followed around by the workers in each aisle we went in which I have never experienced at this location which was an uncomfortable situation. The second visit we came around the evening as we were buying drinks and some snacks for the night and we were able to go to self checkout, we scanned our items as necessary then proceeded to pay. One of the workers whom I have never spoken with came up to us and accused us of stealing by saying "Did you guys scan your deli food?" . I replied, "yes we did" and he proceeded to reply saying "Well I don't see it in my system? Scan it again." And I showed him by scrolling on the screen to prove we in fact scanned our deli food. He walked away and as we were leaving he apologized with just a "sorry", very unprofessional. I am very upset because my father is very clear he is colored as I am not and I have never encountered anything more uncomfortable. read more

I don't always make it down to Tacoma these days, but when I do I like to stop in Thriftway. They have a respectable produce section with usually great quality. I really like that they have a sizable selection of plant-based proteins and it's one of the attractions for me...but watch those prices!!! There are somethings that are literally double what you'd pay in a "normal" grocery store or even at a Whole Foods. Who's the "whole paycheck" now?? They have my favourite cashew spread that I have a very hard time finding anywhere else (and wow, do I $$$$ pay for it!), and it's nice to be able to find treats like that and get them on occasion. I've also been able to find new products that I haven't seen anywhere else, so I always like to take my time and go through nearly all the aisles. While the store itself is quite small, they have a very nice selection of products and have utilized their space nicely. Really great selection of premade lunch-type items. Store made soups/stews, sandwiches/paninis, deserts, etc. etc. Especially if you work in the area, they're a great option to grab and go for lunch!! read more

High end beautifully kept grocery store with lots of what appear to be hard working, helpful associates. Just look at the gorgeous fresh produce?! read more

Stadium Thriftway - Such care displaying the fresh, colorful offerings. - Grocery Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

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Stadium thriftway. Is one of the most expensive places that you can get food from. They are completely rude to customers, don't know what they're doing have the time. read more

This is a hidden gem in Stadium District. It is a great area to show people who have never seen Tacoma. You can stop in to grab a few ingredients to cook something. I recommend their steaks ! We had someone visit us and we had them. Wow, when that steak was done, I hit a high note I did not know that I can hit! We will definitely be buying more steaks again! They offer food cooked in a small area and desserts. And they have Cuban sandwiches sometimes. This place also has flowers, candy, wine for date nights. There is an area that sells coffee on the way in but I am quite certain it is better to shop first and enjoy your hot joe better. I am still learning this store but each visit is a new adventure for our family or friend we take along. read more

This is a review for the deli. Used to come here all the time during undergrad for the barbecue. Definitely will be back again. Ordered a four piece fried chicken and some salt and vinegar wings. Fried chicken was moist and was well seasoned. My salt and vinegar wings were a little on the salty side. This is probably a preference--as I've been eating quite a bit less salt as of late. My fiance got chicken tenders and enjoyed them with some sweet mustard read more

The manager refused to refund the breakfast burritos that were made improperly and were missing multiple ingredients which I didn't realize until I went home. The normal lady who makes them always does it right. This one was really messing up and didn't know how to make a burrito. Why were they out of hash browns? Why did they put less eggs and potatoes that McDonald's does? read more

I cannot say enough good things about this place. I LOVE it here. The staff are so friendly! I feel like they're just my friendly neighbors cause we catch up whenever i come in. The produce is beautiful and fresh, they have a huge deli section where they have food to order (AMAZING fried chicken, soups, sandwiches etc), and a specialized cheese counter with someone there to help always. They have so many fresh predone food choices (salads, sandwiches, sushi, breakfast burritos) and they have a bakery. The desserts are amazing and they make minis for you. There is all the main brand stuff of a big chain, but also the cool specialized local stuff of a cute boutique style grocery store. Prices are a tad higher than the chain stores but I don't care I love supporting local. They also have a little coffee shop attached and their drinks are great. I love this place. I only shop here (ok sometimes still trader Joe's). read more

Sometimes I like to come here just to browse especially the deli area bc literally it's edible art! Breads, desserts, sandwiches, salads, and more! I miss my local thriftway from many years past, and very thankful this one exists. There is a convenient parking lot now across the street if no street parking is available. read more

This is not just your average grocery store, they offer more local as well as health conscious foods. Also, this is a very popular lunch spot. From their bakery, to their deli and fresh made to-go wraps and snacks Stadium Thriftway is doing something right. Their sandwiches and paninis are to die for and if you're a frequent customer they also offer punch cards to earn free sandwiches/ paninis. They are a bit on the pricier side to just do all your shopping here but they carry certain things that you won't find in your average Safeway. I've known about them for years and always bring friends with me to experience this kind of store. read more

Favorite grocery store in North Tacoma / North Slope / Stadium District. The employees have all mostly been around forever and are genuinely happy and kind. Yes please!! Not much sketchiness going on around here at all. And their deli rocks, their produce section rocks, their alcohol selection and their floral department all get 5 stars from our family. Try their take home fresh pizza. Try their 7 layer dip. Stop in at their coffee shop, bakery or get a custom sandwich made. Thank you for existing Stadium Thriftway. read more

Stadium Thriftway - Stadium's Supreme $16.99 Pepp., Ital. sausg, bacon, onion, grn peppers, mushrm, sauce, mozz, spice, garlic butter. 375/17-20 min - Grocery Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

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This place is a hidden gem. The name does not give it credit. But today I had one of the best sandwiches I have ever had. Pastrami and Swiss sandwich. Not only was the sandwich great. The service was AWESOME. The ladies who were closing this evening (12/22/20) with Crystal and team were friendly, great spirits (even at 9pm at night) after a long day. We ordered 3 sandwiches, 1 salad, and 1 soup. ALL were great. Great Job. We will definitely be back again. read more

I love Stadium. We come here on a weekly basis to spend money on quality food. But tonight I was craving fresh fruit. Husband came home with grapes and apples. The grapes were in really bad shape and mushy/ brown. Kind of surprised., the apples were also not very crisp. For the prices on produce I expect top notch quality! Maybe it was just a bad night for produce? read more

Today I in for a sandwich hoping to get the same wonderful sandwich prepared last week, and all I got was horrible service. Not only did the employee barely give me any meat, she left off a meat. She wanted to charge me extra for cream cheese. This was not all the experience I had last week. I was very confused and quite upset. Pictures do not lie, see for yourself and you will understand! read more

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Friendly staff and GREAT local selection! Highly recommend for anyone in the downtown Tac area!

Friendly team, great selection, wonderful deli with great sandwiches. Has a fun selection of locally made products. Relatively small, but thoughtfully laid out and the decor has a local PNW flare. Most of all, it is convenient - within walking distance of residential neighborhoods. read more

Don't go here if you happen to be queer. Have lived a block away from this store for about Five years now and I was so excited when I first moved in to have a grocery store so close. Unfortunately even from the first time I went here I was getting side eye and abruptness and just a really bad vibe from a lot of the people that work there. Not surprisingly, since then I have not had a time that I've went in there where I've gotten a friendly polite interaction. I have had people going in front of me who did not present as queer who would have pleasant conversation with the person, started by the clerk, but the second that I or anybody I was with would come up to the counter they would shut down and look around and start conversations with coworkers and things like that. I have avoided this store because it's so unpleasant to go there, and because the prices are pretty stupid high. I thought might be better since they got a self check out but I still get grumpy looks from workers when they pass me in the isle or such. And, to be clear, this place has had the same people working there since I moved here. Its a low turnover kinda store so is the same employees I'm referring to. (I'm not a bad customer either. The jacksons just down the way has great people who I chat with and know by name and say hi when I come in.) So not very friendly and seems like they want to stay that way read more

In the heart of the theater district neighborhood, inviting as you walk in. Greeted by a display of seasonal bouquet of fragrant flowers a plus. Already sets the mood of your experience. High quality goods Price reflects it, the merchandise here is expensive Clean store, small and they have unique products. There is a small bakery with homemade gourmet dessert, no vegan selection thou they have gluten free. The store employees are helpful and a neighborhood gem. read more

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If you like chicken wings or Salt and Vinegar chips then you MUST run, not walk to this Thriftway and get their Chicken Wings in the deli.

Nice store in Tacoma. They have great sandwiches and staff is always welcoming and helpful

I have been to Stadium Thriftway a million times, but I don't know that I've ever had them make a sandwich. I have bought pre-made sandwiches, but decided I had the time today and wanted to try one made fresh. I went with the vegan chicken salad. The girl was super nice and let me try it first. Really good!! Not soupy and not dry. Perfecto! I had marble rye, vegan chicken salad, lettuce, and swiss cheese (not vegan, I know. I'm a veg). Anyhow, this sandwich is $6.99 and is awesome! I don't even think it needs cheese on it. I have always loved Stadium Thriftway, their employees have been there forever, they have good food, and they're just good people. I have a new favorite sandwich! read more

Stadium Thriftway - Vegan chicken salad on marble rye with swiss cheese. I took a bite :/ I just couldn't resist! - Grocery Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

I love this little store. I call it little endearingly and not to diminish it in the least. What I love about this store are the people who work there and the fact that the store is thoughtful in stocking for the wealthy and the not so well off---howso? Among what you might expect for a smaller (not a supercenter) grocery store are higher prices. However, they often stock similar items costing less, example; toilet paper can run as high as 10 bucks in this store, but they also stock 4 rolls of cheap but usable toilet paper for $1.50. This happens for many items I buy in this little gem of a store. The produce is beautiful and displayed so well that I spend far more time in the fresh produce section than I plan! Smart retailing..very smart this builds customer loyalty. P.S. the fresh coffee bar at the front door is a great idea as well! read more

I work next door to this store and they have the best food court! The soups are great, they change daily and usually there is about 6 different options to choose from. Their fresh made to order sandwiches and salads are awesome too. Groceries are a bit pricey here so I don't my major shopping. read more

Total rockstar neighborhood grocery store. Every neighborhood should be so lucky! We are staying nearby at a bed and breakfast, realized at 8:00 pm that we had forgotten a bunch of stuff, like toothbrushes & allergy medication, so we stopped in and left with way more. They have everything you could possibly need, plus posh extras like hand-poured soy wax candles, fresh flowers, lots of wine, and fancy desserts. It was one of the few shops open late. Everything else around here seems to close by 6:30 or 7:00. Well done, Tacoma. read more

Cool little market in Tacoma. Decent selection of groceries. I mainly stopped in to get a breakfast burrito. They're $4.99 and decent sized. All the ingredients were fresh. Service was friendly. read more

Stadium Thriftway - Breakfast burrito - Grocery Near Me - Tacoma, Washington