You Won't Find Anything Else Like Checkbook

  • Nonprofit and independent
  • Takes no advertising or referral fees
  • Ratings and reviews by surveyed Consumers' Checkbook and Consumer Reports local subscribers
  • Undercover price comparisons
  • Complaint counts from local consumer agencies and attorney general offices
  • Advice to help you get the best service and value

Subscribe and see Puget Sound area grocery stores & delivery services


Business PriceLower/Higher than average? (Average = $100) Ratings from Consumers Most Recent Comment

Albertsons


Price compared to the average:
?
Ratings
?
?%    
?
?%    
?
?
?%    
?
?%    
No cashiers, digital app often does not discount properly.

See all comments

Amazon Fresh


Price compared to the average:
?
Ratings
?
?%    
?
?%    
?
?
?%    
?
?%    
Convenient location. Pizzas and rotisserie chicken are the best value

See all comments

Ballard Market (Town & Country)


Price compared to the average:
?
Ratings
?
?%    
?
?%    
?
?
?%    
?
?%    
Ballard Market is an independent market that stocks a lot of brands and items...

See all comments

Central Co-op


Price compared to the average:
Did not shop
Ratings
?
?%    
?
?%    
Did not shop
?
?%    
?
?%    

Central Market (Town & Country)


Price compared to the average:
?
Ratings
?
?%    
?
?%    
?
?
?%    
?
?%    
Tends to be expensive, but they carry items not available anywhere else. produce...

See all comments

Costco


Price compared to the average:
See special report
Ratings
?
?%    
?
?%    
See special report
?
?%    
?
?%    
Love Costco

See all comments

Fred Meyer


Price compared to the average:
?
Ratings
?
?%    
?
?%    
?
?
?%    
?
?%    
Fred Meyer at Lake City has the best prices in the area and a decent selection...

See all comments

Grocery Outlet


Price compared to the average:
?
Ratings
?
?%    
?
?%    
?
?
?%    
?
?%    
Since this is an outlet store, you do need to inspect your produce closely...

See all comments

Haggen


Price compared to the average:
?
Ratings
?
?%    
?
?%    
?
?
?%    
?
?%    
Not as good as it used to be before Albertson's took over, but still better...

See all comments

Hilltop Red Apple Market


Price compared to the average:
?
Ratings
?
?%    
?
?%    
?
?
?%    
?
?%    
I mostly get fresh produce and meats at Red Apple. I like the product quality...

See all comments

Metropolitan Market


Price compared to the average:
?
Ratings
?
?%    
?
?%    
?
?
?%    
?
?%    
Is too expensive for everyday needs, but is good if you want to find high quality...

See all comments

PCC Community Markets


Price compared to the average:
?
Ratings
?
?%    
?
?%    
?
?
?%    
?
?%    
Very nice stores with very helpful staff. Good local produce.

See all comments

QFC


Price compared to the average:
?
Ratings
?
?%    
?
?%    
?
?
?%    
?
?%    
Range of food items has changed since Kroger took over. Not the high quality...

See all comments

Saar's Super Saver Foods


Price compared to the average:
Did not shop
Ratings
?
?%    
?
?%    
Did not shop
?
?%    
?
?%    
fun variety

See all comments

Safeway


Price compared to the average:
?
Ratings
?
?%    
?
?%    
?
?
?%    
?
?%    
I'm surprised at how often the Safeway shelves don't show a price,...

See all comments

Sprouts Farmers Market


Price compared to the average:
Did not shop
Ratings
?
?%    
?
?%    
Did not shop
?
?%    
?
?%    
No raters have left a written comment.

Target


Price compared to the average:
?
Ratings
?
?%    
?
?%    
?
?
?%    
?
?%    
Westwood Village store is a disaster. Very popular with the 100% off club....

See all comments

Thriftway


Price compared to the average:
?
Ratings
?
?%    
?
?%    
?
?
?%    
?
?%    
Prices can be high, but like the selection of produce - including organic produce.

See all comments

Trader Joe's


Price compared to the average:
See special report
Ratings
?
?%    
?
?%    
See special report
?
?%    
?
?%    
Burien location is a small store - wish it were larger like some of the other...

See all comments

Walmart


Price compared to the average:
?
Ratings
?
?%    
?
?%    
?
?
?%    
?
?%    
Curbside pickup of online orders is World Class service. Employees are The...

See all comments

Whole Foods


Price compared to the average:
?
Ratings
?
?%    
?
?%    
?
?
?%    
?
?%    
This store has special hours for when a barista or smoothie maker is on duty...

See all comments

WinCo


Price compared to the average:
?
Ratings
?
?%    
?
?%    
?
?
?%    
?
?%    
Staff is always friendly and helpful. Prices are excellent. Increasing organic...

See all comments

Business PriceLower/Higher than average? (Average = $100) Number of Ratings Quality Variety
Produce what is this? Meats what is this? Cheapest Substitute what is this? Produce what is this? Meats what is this? Produce what is this? Other Products what is this?

Albertsons

? ? ? 81 ? ? ? ?

Amazon Fresh

? ? ? No Data ? ? ? ?

Ballard Market (Town & Country)

? ? ? 34 ? ? ? ?

Central Co-op

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

Central Market (Town & Country)

? ? ? 123 ? ? ? ?

Costco

See special report See special report See special report 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

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

? ? ? No Data ? ? ? ?

Thriftway

? ? ? 41 ? ? ? ?

Trader Joe's

See special report See special report See special report 272 ? ? ? ?

Walmart

? ? ? 92 ? ? ? ?

Whole Foods

? ? ? 72 ? ? ? ?

WinCo

? ? ? 158 ? ? ? ?
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 ? ? ? ? ? ? ?