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Albertsons


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We had a superior Albertsons in South Mill Creek for years. After their merger...

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Amazon Fresh


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Overall, I find Amazon Fresh convenient and usually will pick up items here...

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Ballard Market (Town & Country)


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We still use the Ballard Market as our primary supermarket despite no longer...

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Central Co-op


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I've been shopping at Central Co-op's Seattle store multiple times...

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Central Market (Town & Country)


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lots of variety in products and brands. A bit more expensive than other grocery...

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Costco


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We love their Orange Chicken! Also go here for ground beef and many household...

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Fred Meyer


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Use to be a good place for staples, has really dropped off. Too many price...

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Grocery Outlet


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Good for the odd item and a few other things. Just can't plan on having...

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Haggen


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Recommend with reservations. My local Haggens used to be better. Some items...

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Hilltop Red Apple Market


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the aisles are abit tight

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Metropolitan Market


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I go to the Bellevue store on 116th. I find them to be more friendly and have...

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PCC Community Markets


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I mostly go to the PCC for produce. Has a lot of organic and high end food...

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QFC


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Almost no variety in brands, just store brands.

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Saar's Super Saver Foods


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Selection of ethnic foods varies by location. Weekly flyer with coupons. Plenty...

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Safeway


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Lack of basic upkeep - dirty entrances and rugs, self checkout filthy. Most...

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Sprouts Farmers Market


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Not my everyday store, but I like their organic meats, the deli, bulk foods...

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Target


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I don’t shop at Target as much as I used to because every time I go in,...

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Thriftway


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This relates to Island Thriftway on Vashon. All Thriftway's are, I believe,...

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Trader Joe's


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Smoothest running, nicest shopping carts hands down. Clean, neat, plenty of...

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Walmart


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Best prices for everyday items. Generally the store brand is a good value....

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Whole Foods


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Whole Foods employs friendly, helpful and well trained people. They show care...

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WinCo


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Best prices in area and selection.

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Business PriceLower/Higher than average? (Average = $100) Number of Ratings Quality Variety
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Albertsons

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Amazon Fresh

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Ballard Market (Town & Country)

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Central Co-op

Did not shop Did not shop Did not shop 23 ? ? ? ?

Central Market (Town & Country)

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Costco

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Fred Meyer

? ? ? 918 ? ? ? ?

Grocery Outlet

? ? ? 93 ? ? ? ?

Haggen

? ? ? 65 ? ? ? ?

Hilltop Red Apple Market

? ? ? 12 ? ? ? ?

Metropolitan Market

? ? ? 158 ? ? ? ?

PCC Community Markets

? ? ? 90 ? ? ? ?

QFC

? ? ? 550 ? ? ? ?

Saar's Super Saver Foods

Did not shop Did not shop Did not shop 21 ? ? ? ?

Safeway

? ? ? 686 ? ? ? ?

Sprouts Farmers Market

Did not shop Did not shop Did not shop 12 ? ? ? ?

Target

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Thriftway

? ? ? 41 ? ? ? ?

Trader Joe's

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Walmart

? ? ? 92 ? ? ? ?

Whole Foods

? ? ? 72 ? ? ? ?

WinCo

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Business Number of Ratings Keeping things in stock what is this? Convenience of store layout what is this? Ease of finding prices what is this? Speed of checkout what is this? Staff helpfulness/ pleasantness what is this? Parking what is this? Help loading car what is this?

Albertsons

81 ? ? ? ? ? ? ?

Amazon Fresh

No Data ? ? ? ? ? ? ?

Ballard Market (Town & Country)

34 ? ? ? ? ? ? ?

Central Co-op

23 ? ? ? ? ? ? ?

Central Market (Town & Country)

123 ? ? ? ? ? ? ?

Costco

259 ? ? ? ? ? ? ?

Fred Meyer

918 ? ? ? ? ? ? ?

Grocery Outlet

93 ? ? ? ? ? ? ?

Haggen

65 ? ? ? ? ? ? ?

Hilltop Red Apple Market

12 ? ? ? ? ? ? ?

Metropolitan Market

158 ? ? ? ? ? ? ?

PCC Community Markets

90 ? ? ? ? ? ? ?

QFC

550 ? ? ? ? ? ? ?

Saar's Super Saver Foods

21 ? ? ? ? ? ? ?

Safeway

686 ? ? ? ? ? ? ?

Sprouts Farmers Market

12 ? ? ? ? ? ? ?

Target

No Data ? ? ? ? ? ? ?

Thriftway

41 ? ? ? ? ? ? ?

Trader Joe's

272 ? ? ? ? ? ? ?

Walmart

92 ? ? ? ? ? ? ?

Whole Foods

72 ? ? ? ? ? ? ?

WinCo

158 ? ? ? ? ? ? ?