Normally I try and maximize my bang for the buck by shopping at Costco when possible…read more It's a double edged sword though as there are fewer skus to choose from. To my surprise they didn't have canned clams. Chef's Store to the rescue! If it's food related there's a good chance you'll find it here. Good pricing too. Vegetables, fruit, meats, condiments , canned goods, utensils - pretty much everything food related. A serious foodie friend tuned me on to this place when it was called something else. Having a senior moment because I can't recall the name offhand. You might have to dodge a few sketchy looking folks in the neighborhood but once you're there - all good in da hood. :) They have little cans of clams but why mess around?

There are times when I really wish Yelp had a 1/2 star rating because US Foods is a definite 4.5,…read moreedging toward five but not quite there. We are part of a volunteer organization that prepares dinner for youth at a shelter. We are on a budget and all of us work full-time so we need to keep the menus simple and cheap. Enter Chef Store. The store is easy to navigate, clean and aisles are wide to accommodate carts as needed. There aren't a ton of choices but many of the items they carry are great deals, without the madness that comes with shopping a larger warehouse store. Another wonderful thing about this store is the service. The service is fast, efficient and always friendly. There is particular dude who might be the manager (beard, hilarious, kind) who usually makes us laugh with some random comment while quickly facilitating our order.

Long time place of business that has been forgotten still useful and fun to shop. The family…read moreBusiness that will be able to help with the type of job that you can do together

I am also posting my review here as I think the owner is simply deleting poor reviews on Google…read more I came in here the other day and an employee (male) was visibly intoxicated. The other employees were trying to steer him away from customer view but it was clear as day, the man was obviously under the influence. He couldn't stand, walk, talk, or function in any way. I felt really bad for the other employees who were having to mommy him. It made for a disturbing atmosphere; I ended up just leaving.

Very helpful. Great supply store for restaurants and catering companies. I recommend them!read more

This place is bad ass! If you own a business you can bring in your business license or reseller…read morepermit to apply for an account. Sadly, I don't have a business but I came in with my boyfriend to help him shop for his soon-to-be-open business and check things out. It's like Costco but even CHEAPER! Everything is in buk, too. 25 lb bags of sugar, whisks the size of baseball bats, gallon sized bottles of Sriracha sauce and more! Basically anything you'd need to run a bar or restaurant is here. What I found most impressive was the whole goats and lambs in the freezer section. It was both morbid and mouthwatering at the same time. Strange combo right?

Parking lot was busy but with the high traffic it wasn't that difficult to get a parking spot. The…read moreparking lot was quite large and was a bit confusing to leave out of especially for a first visit at night. Inside was like all other Costcos. I will say that this Costco was more on the spacious side. Possibly due to it being in the city. Everything was organized and clean. It was a pleasant trip. And for how packed the parking lot was, the inside wasn't bad at all. This was also my first Costco with a car wash outside. Don't know how common a Costco car wash is but they have one there.

update: bumping + a star after returning here a few times!…read more positives: huge shoutout to shy, the membership supervisor! got absolutely excellent help from her several times and felt like my membership problems (canceling a korean membership and beginning an american membership) was handled really thoroughly. in fact all the membership services staff and food court staff were very kind, definitely 5 star service there :) i think the like for food can get insane long but because they use a present receipt and get your food instead of a wait for your ticket to be called system, you don't have problems with your order ticket getting lost, which has happened to me at the kirkland location, and the line moves reasonably fast! negatives: the traffic can be quite, quite bad and i think the exit door staff could be a bit kinder, i tried to access the membership services desk via the exit and they kind of rudely directed me to the entrance despite the desk being all the way around the store by the exit, maybe this is a space planning shortcoming and a hectic time for the staff, but i didn't appreciate the tone, regardless.

We like to include WinCo as one of the grocery stores we go to as we could always find good deals…read moreon varieties of food here. Can find great quality meat at good prices. The staff is friendly. They only take cash or debit cards. There is a parking lot so it's easy parking

My friend introduced me to WinCo as "It's like Costco, but you don't need a membership". He's…read moresomewhat right as it has a similar feel, but the portions aren't giant and the prices on many things are indeed competitive. The big attraction here is the Bulk section that has many options - rice, pasta, beans, grains and more. My frequently visited bulk section is the pet treats area. scored chew bones for the pup here at a great deal and less packaging than if I go someplace else. I like how they target us consumers with literal signs showing the price comparisons to the likes of Safeway, Walmart and my personal favorite Fred Meyer which is my main grocery shop and even some prices at WinCo beat them. At the same time, not EVERYthing at WinCo is a deal, or if it is lower, it is negligible. Sticking with the pet food, a 6 individual cans of Purina One, (my preferred) dog canned food is $1.85 here, down from $1.99 at Freddies, I'm all about saving money and frugality, but I couldn't imagine going out of the way for that. Alcohol here is actually more expensive that Freddies or otherwise here at $12.99 for Georgetown 6 packs, compared to $10.99 at Freddies. These are but a few measures, so I know there are deals to be had, but it pays to be a savvy shopper too. My hang ups here are they don't take Credit card. I'm sure that's to help cut down on their expense and middleman, etc. but that's annoying. Also I don't know if it's me but it just feels even more cramped in here than the already cramped markets, we all frequent. I felt like I was constantly blocking somebody even with my cart pulled all the way to the side. Beyond that WinCo is ok.

This about as midline as you could get because there's nothing good or bad about it per se it is…read morewhat it is. It's a reduced price, not wholesale, place for chefs, cooks and restaurant owners to pick up bulk supplies for reasonable prices. They're not going to get any lower than this especially if you order through the mail. Today I picked up a case of monster energy drinks which is 24 for $38 and now I don't have to pay the ridiculous price of 3.79 each. There are supplies even for barista stands things like cups and stirrers and coffee syrups and coffee beans and the like. A good supply of essential professional cooking cookware like inserts, whips and utensils and some really good knives. For the bar there are dozens of different Frozen appetizers that patrons love like deep fried shrimp, chicken strips, zucchini, even pickles breaded, onion rings and other things like burritos, chicken strips and the like. They have a whole walk-in dairy refrigerator it's bigger than my bedroom which is quite nice when you need a lot of supplies and don't like the crowns of the supermarkets. No you do not need to be a member or have a special sign or club membership to shop here and no there is no fee for that it's just like a regular supermarket only with a different kind of display setup. In fact there is no display setup. They just open the containers for you to see what you're getting and then you can buy brand new containers of what you like. In some instances they will break a case like cleaning supplies, pinesol and other things too. Sometimes it's fun just to come out here because you never know what you see that will surprise you. Location could be better, it's off the beaten path past 130th Street North and Stone avenue North off to the east side kind of tucked away there. By the way, I still call it cash and carry because it has a nice ring to it.

Been going to this location when it called Cash & Carry, now US Foods ChefStore for over 20 years…read more Just realized after my visit (5/5/22) that yet again never posted via Yelp. Convenient location in North Seattle, ample parking, no membership needed, and prices often lower than local grocery stores and Costco. Most people who shop here are office, food service, restaurant, cafe, and catering staff. But the general public can also score great stuff in bulk, larger quantities. Perfect for those big gatherings. I've stopped in for kitchen gear, picnic supplies, spices, condiments, baking ingredients, and dairy products. Convenience and savings without the crazy crowds.

I order fabric a few times a year from Pacific fabrics and they are wonderful. It's always cut…read moreproperly. It's always what they tell me it is and their website clearly depicts how things are going to look no surprises just good service. Thank you so much and watch out for me cause I gotta get ordering soon

I can't believe it took me until now to check out this place! They had a large apparel fabric,…read morequilting fabric, and even furniture and other technical fabric, all sorts of notions, even a large yarn section and miscellaneous crafts. There were popular brands with a large selection from each such as Fableism, Ruby Star Society, Sarah Hearts, etc. I ended up with some gorgeous deadstock cotton seersucker, out of my comfort zone but very special. One critique is that their bottomweight and coating section was fairly limited, but I'm assuming that they were slowly transitioning into Spring/Summer choices at that time. Everything felt high quality and intentionally selected, not at all like the big box stores. Pricing was on-par with most independent stores - not cheap, but worth it. I hear that they have sales every once in awhile so I will be on the lookout. The day I went, it was absolutely packed! The parking lot is relatively small so you might have to get lucky or circle around a few times when you visit.

If you're in Seattle - or on your browser - plug in Archie McPhee as your destination and prepare…read moreto be amazed! They have the most fascinating selection of things you'll want, but probably never need. If you go in person, make sure to set aside at least 2 hours to take a thorough look at their wares. No matter what your budget, you're sure to find an amazing treasure or keepsake.

Great service, & fabulous eclectic assortment of wild, wacky, & fun things of all kinds! I hardly…read moreknow where to begin! Let's just say that if you need a rubber chicken or anything of the sort, this is THE place to go!!!