What a cool concept that works really well. Can you imagine never waiting in line at the grocery store. I can't wait till this goes full scale. Super easy... download app; easy if you are already an Amazon Prime Member or otherwise you will need to set up an account. Swipe app at store to open gates, enter and grab well priced items and leave. Get a receipt via email. Thank you Amazon!! read more

Had to stop by and check out this concept! Thanks to Yelpers who advised us to download the app first. On our way out, we saw a bunch of people standing outside on their phones, supposedly trying to download the app first. :) So we were able to skip the waiting because we had already downloaded the app. For some reason I imagined the place to be bigger. But after taking a loop around the store, I realized it's pretty limited. Just some snacks, to-go foods, desserts, sodas/drinks, and some knickknacks like mugs. Prices were pretty high, in our opinion. But I figured you're paying for the experience or the convenience. At first, we weren't sure how everything worked. Like, is it okay if my husband carries stuff, if we're using the app on my phone? (They said it was okay if he carried stuff too). Do I have to keep my phone out? (I don't think we do, because nobody else seemed to). Fascinating to see all the cameras in the ceiling. One of these days I'll have to read more about how it all works. Such a unique experience and I just kept giggling after we left because it was so different. Felt so strange not going through a checkout counter! After a few minutes, an email with our receipt arrived in my inbox. Fun times! read more

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Today I popped into the new Amazon Go on 132nd in Mill Creek. I purchased a turkey & Swiss croissant sandwich as well as Melt in your Mouth cookie from Alki Bakery. The sandwich was decent. The cookie tasted old. I looked for an expiration date, did not find o e. But what I did find was the date the cookie was packaged...01/29/22! What?!! I just purchased a cookie, from a brand new store, that was packed 4mos ago?!! Pretty disappointing Amazon. Things were over priced in comparison to a grocery store or even a small convenience store. I thought it might be worth it for convenience once in awhile but not when you have to sacrifice quality. Amazon failed again. read more

Amazon Go - "Production" date. Which was 4 months ago!! - Convenience Stores Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I've been meaning to try out Amazon Go after hearing So much about it, and I'm still pretty mind blown with the technology behind how all of this is implemented. They have WiFi at the store, which allows people to download the Amazon Go app before they enter. Once you have the app opened and signed into your Amazon account, you scan your QR image and walk right through the gates. Sort of like a subway station. It's really small inside, you literally make three turns and you've finished browning it's entirety. They offer bright orange reusable bags or paper bags where you can browse around and place things directly in your bag. The set up is relatively simple, much like a convenience store, except they have a large wall of sandwiches and ready-to-eat food, which is decently priced. Definitely convenient to come in and grab a quick snack or lunch. afterwards, you simply walk right out of the store and they send your receipt within a couple minutes. I came here after work at 5pm, which means naturally everyone else in downtown also got off so the store itself was incredibly cramped. It's kind of amazing how the sensors work so smoothly to identify that you, and only you are the sole purchaser of the items you select, and not mistaken you to be someone else who grabbed the same thing off the shelf at the same time. In short, technology is fascinating and I'm a grandma who needs to adapt to exciting changes coming to our world! read more

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I stopped by Amazon Go this morning to pick up a drink. Be sure to set it up in your Amazon app first so that you can just scan a QR code and walk in. I've used one of these at the airport before and I am always impressed at the near "black magic" they use to somehow know what you walked out the door with. read more

Fun experience to just walk into a store, put your pick in your bag and walk out. Right now, it is still limited to little grocery items, can't wait for it to expand. read more

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Amazon Go could be the future of shopping. You scan your phone when you enter the store. You grab stuff that you want to purchase. And then you leave. No checkout. No lines. No awkward conversations with cashiers. Currently, there are five Amazon Go stores in Seattle, four in San Francisco, six in Chicago, and three in New York City. The technology behind Amazon Go is both impressive and frightening. Sensors and hundreds of small cameras see everything happening in the store. Store shelves have weight sensors to detect which items a customer takes. If you pick an item off the shelf, put it back, and decide to purchase something else, Amazon's technology is able to track all of that. If you take an item off the shelf, it will be added to your virtual cart. Similarly, if you place an item back on the shelf, it is removed from your virtual cart. The store's machine learning and computer vision are impressive and state-of-the-art yet a little scary. As far as prices, I think they are comparable to (or maybe a tad higher than) similar convenience stores. Space is limited so they don't have everything you'll find in a Safeway or a Fred Meyer. There are at least two staff members at all times. One of them helps new customers get in. The other one is stationed at the liquor area. There must be a couple other staff members who restock supplies. Aside from being a tourist attraction because it has pushed the boundaries of customer shopping experience, Amazon Go mostly benefits people who work nearby and are always on-the-go. The sandwiches and meals are decent, so I could see why somebody who's in a hurry would prefer to grab a quick bite from Amazon Go, and not from a restaurant where they have to wait in line to order and wait again for their food to arrive. I was pleased with my experience at Amazon Go. Check it out! And when you do, don't forget to look at the ceiling! ;-) read more

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It was a fantastic first visit! I was in and out in under 3mins. Talk about a quick, stress free, lunch spot! I hate to say this but it just felt wrong, haha! You just take what you want... then leave. If you want to check it out you need to do a few things first! 1) Download the Amazon Go App 2) Log into your account 3) Choose your preferred payment. Done! Then it's you just scan the QR code, walk in, grab your items (they do offer bags, but pro-tip bring your own), then just.... walk out. This spot in particular feels more like a café then grocery shopping. More of a lunch spot or a quick snack, not a whole cart full of items. They will soon have wine and beer so maybe even pick something up before HH or dinner? Who knows. It was definitely a fun and enjoyable experience! read more

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The new age of shopping. It was convenient. I like the little seating area to lookout at the street. read more

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Store: A quick grab and go deli, small Whole Foods. Next to the sphere of amazon. A lot of tourists. Prepare: Amazon Go app needed before going in. Only two staffs in store. Instructions given at the front door for first timers. Wait: Line forms outside, most of the customers are not local. They stop people going in to control traffic. Price: standard whole food price. After thought: A very interesting concept but a little disappointed on the selection. read more

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Quick and easy! The breakfast sandwiches are a steal at $3 and plenty of other options. I really enjoy being able to skip a line

I finally made it inside an Amazon Go! Been hearing about this place for a couple of years, mostly from my geeky friends, but I guess I'm cooler than them now since I actually was inside one. It's a cool concept and a possible glimpse of our future of shopping. You download the app, attach a credit/debit card to it, swipe it to go in, grab what you want from the shelf, and walk out. It charges everything to your card. I thought it would have more stuff like a Target, but it was more like a 7-11, with single meals, sandwiches, snacks, drinks, etc. It's located next to the Spheres so you can grab your snacks/food and chill out in the outdoor area. Great experience if you've never been. read more

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Very cool concept that k wish more stores would do! Makes it quick and easy to get in and out and there are several locations throughout the city. read more

Limited choices and not clear what the process is Also not apparent how you handle food that needs heating Kind of a crappy customer experience read more

All of the Amazon Go locations have steadily declined to the point Amazon should be embarrassed. This week I went to the Amazon Go at headquarters. A lot of the shelves were empty, a common occurrence since they opened. The prepared foods selection and quality has also gone down in quantity and quality. At first they offered selections from local restaurants and food purveyors. Now it's almost all Amazon brand, and we find the quality of Amazon brand prepared foods similar to 7-11. Complaints and feedback sent in online and delivered in person go unanswered. read more

Future of shopping. Amazon is leading in every aspect of technology. I loved my experience here. First you need to download the app and login to your Amazon (you need to connect a card to your account first). As you walk in you'll need to scan the barcode shown on the app. The store was smaller than expected but has all of the essentials for quick meals and basic groceries. The store also has good selection of alcohol If you are in town, I would definitely check it out. It's nice to see the glimpse of the future. read more

Certainly puts the "convenience" into "convenience store". My boyfriend wanted to check it out while we were visiting Seattle, and yup, it was a cool and quick experience. There were quite a few people inside the small store on the Friday afternoon we dropped by. To enter, you need the Amazon Go app, which is synced with your Amazon account, on your phone, but you can additionally swipe in family members and others at the turnstiles. My guess is that when someone is swiped in, some information about that person is captured and tied to the account, and then cameras continue to track that person around the store. When someone grabs an item off a shelf, and when that person places it back, it's processed by cameras and sensors. (Notably, Amazon claims that no facial recognition technology is used.) One thing that would be nice is if, while in store, the app told you what items you'd selected as well as the total price in your cart, so that you could see what would be eventually charged. I think after we walked out, the items bought were in "pending" status for a while. The food is better than your standard convenience store, albeit not super extensive or impressive. There are some pretty decent prepared food options, and some that looked relatively healthy. They've also got some alright snacks and a small fruit section. I walked out with a bag of oddly addicting dry-roasted edamame and one of the few unbruised bananas. Afterwards, we sat by the Spheres (which is a pretty pleasant outdoor area to chill for a bit) to eat our snacks. If this concept gets big and the stores expand to having more options, that would be awesome. I really like the efficiency of not having to interact with anyone, and not having to self checkout either. It's a novelty now, but it could be the future :) read more

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It was a long time before I got round to visiting an Amazon Go and it was a sad little place with poor stock and workers too busy talking to each other to help out on app instructions. I deleted the app. Perhaps this place worked when they started out, but they've laid off thousands of workers, and the focus I presume is still on reliable deliveries, not the walk-in stores. I dunno if I'll visit one again but since I'd have to download the app again, probably never. read more

Fun experience! Basic and not so basic convenience store eats. If your visiting you have to go and experience it!

This was a WILD experience. I can see why a ton of tourists come here because this place seems almost too futuristic and unreal. This is essentially a small grocery shop - so small that it's basically one of those grab and go places. A lot of things in here are single meals or bags of snacks/chips. You literally scan your app, walk in, walk around, grab what you want, and walk out. I think it's safe to say that MOST (not all... some people are used to this) people in here are experiencing it for the first time. People are excited - vlogging, talking to their family or friends - when walking around and it's just fun! read more

This is definitely the future of shopping. Basically no direct interaction. All surrogate and independent processes. It is very enabling for the customer making things quick and efficient. Really fun to experience! If Amazon can make this profitable, this will be an exciting future. Open the app when you walk in and scan your phone. Put your phone in your pocket and go grab whatever you need. Lots of good snack and drink options with very low prices. Prices that you would see in any grocery store. When ever you're ready, just walk out and go on your way. So simple and enjoyable. Sensors galore all over the ceiling. Try to steal something, it just won't work. Two concerns I had: If I put stuff back in a completely wrong spot or on the other side of the store, will that mess things up? Will it charge me? Does it have to go exactly back to the spot I grabbed it from? I scanned into the store on the app and I realized my phone was at 1%. If my phone died before I walked out, would that have caused any issues? read more

Amazon Go - Inside and view of sensors above - Convenience Stores Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Wow! This is the future of shopping and if you are visiting Seattle you have to check it out! This is basically a convenience store with a larger than normal selection of stuff. But here is the cool part, you come in and scan your Amazon Go app, you grab what you want... AND YOU WALK OUT! It's really cool and amazing how it all works. Prices are normal and they have a good "basic" selection of stuff with some good prepared foods. Check it out if you have any interest in tech! read more

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Great store!! We took a tour of the spheres and needed lunch, so we decided to stop in this store and head back to the hotel for a bit. So glad we did!! It's nice how it all works, especially for an introvert like me. We got a wrap and a Caesar salad and both were really good! read more

In and out in no time? Yea this is it!! Zero contact! Zero checking out. Literally grab your stuff and go. Gotta love the technology! Especially now with covid: this is my goto. Download the app, grab your stuff and walk right out!!! What's not to love?! read more

Convenient and just plain cool technology! They have some cool deals at times like $5 for a personal pan pizza and any size soda.

Pros : + Convenient + Doesn't double charge if you bring products from outside in + Healthy choices Meal Kits (food delivery without the delivery) Cons : - Doesn't seem very sustainable (environmentally). Each item is individually wrapped with lots of plastic wastes (worse than Trader Joe's). - Everything cold = the inconvenience of reheating - No hot plate option. ONLY quick grab and go. I would LOVE to see ONE DAY SOON : The ability to preorder online (via app) exactly what I want cooked from their kitchen for pick up, (using my own list of requested ingredients). I live 2 blocks away while my husband works nearby. Yo Amazon, can you make this! read more

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A novelty, but not much more. It's famous because it's one of they use technology to enable the no-human-intervened shopping process. However, they get so many tourists that they have to have service staff just to direct the traffic and explain to tourists what it is. All of their merchandises were small -catering to single meals or the single life style-- kinda the opposite from Costco. They do have a small eating area adjacent to the store and you can heat up the frozen or cold items to have a meal. I didn't find anything impressive or unique. Most of the products are things I've seen elsewhere, only smaller in size. But if you are a tourist this place is worth a quick stop to take a look. Lots of people taking photos and checking things out so weekends or holidays can be crowded. read more

Fast,convenient and economical. Service is decent and the place is tidy. Seemed like some staff were despondent, but I feel like it was the lack of human interaction. Probably more complicated than that... but I guess thats how I would feel if I worked there. read more

The Amazon Go store is as close to legal shoplifting as you can get. This has got to be the future of retail. You check into the store with the Amazon Go app, after which a vast array of sensors tracks you as you pick up items around the store. When you're done shopping, you simply walk out and Amazon bills your account. No cashiers to deal with. As an app user, you're able to check guests in with you. The wife and I roamed the store picking up items, putting items back on the shelf, and trying to trick the sensors in other ways. We ended up taking 13 items. And Amazon charged us correctly for all of them. Very impressive, and a bit scary. Using this technology, Amazon can better understand foot traffic patterns in the store and get data on which items get the most attention. They can also build a profile of each shopper's preferences and habits, which can be useful but also a privacy concern. The store itself is a convenience/grocery store, plus a side area with microwaves and power outlet-equipped seating. Selection is reasonable, but you won't find a ton of raw produce here. Some things are reasonably priced, while others are priced a bit higher than at a typical grocery store. Quality was generally good, except the mixed greens we bought were 12 days past the "best by" date. When I discovered that some of the greens were rotting, I requested a refund, which Amazon promptly honored. Amazon Go is all about enhancing convenience through technology. Perhaps this type of store will become the norm in another decade, but for now, I'm completely fine with doing my grocery shopping the old fashioned way. read more

The novelty of this is pretty cool. If you are looking for a quick snack or just want to browse this will be fun for a few minutes. It is incredible how the cameras will track and determine what you pick up and walk out. read more

The future is now. Amazon go is such a neat concept. A convenient store where you can leave your wallet at home while you shop and check out without any human interaction. Fist you need to download the Amazon Go app and set it up. It's setup from your Amazon account and linked credit card. As you walk into the store you swipe in with your phone and the provided scan key from the app. You can check a nonmember in under your account as well. As you pick items off the shelf they are added to your virtual cart. If you put the item back, it is taken out of the cart. When you are finished you just walk out if the store. All payment and processing are done via your amazon account and app. Shortly after you will receive a text showing your receipt.. even the amount of time you spent in the store. Easy peasy! The store contains items you'd find in stop and go store. Food, drinks, snacks, prepared meals and house hold type items. The only human interaction I spotted was near the alcohol corner. I assume she checks that you're legal to toss a bottle of wine or two in the bag The hole process was super easy. I'm sure we will see more of these store pop up around us soon. read more

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So cool! It felt like I was in the future. I had to check out Amazon Go while in Seattle. I downloaded the app before I arrived and was ready to go. Don't wait until you get there and then hold up the line/block the entrance while your are downloading the app. I looked around, picked up and put back several things before leaving. My receipt was emailed to me within minutes and was accurate. I would love for this technology to be more widely available. I can be impatient. Many times I have left a store without buying because I was only getting a few things and the lines weren't worth the wait. read more

Amazon Go - Convenience Stores Near Me - Seattle, Washington

It would be really cool if this type of store became more prevalent in the future! For now, it is a fun novelty...download the Amazon Go app, log into your Amazon account, and boom, you're set. You scan into the store and it's grab and Amazon Go from there! This store seems like it would be super convenient for the office workers in the surrounding area, because there is a plentiful selection of tasty beverages and ready to eat (or heat) foods. Of course, I thought everything was too expensive, but all the brands are top-notch, organic this, vegetarian that. I wouldn't shop here normally, but I absolutely love the concept! Call me when you can do this at Grocery Store Outlet...lol. read more

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The store is clean. Very little interaction with staff (that's the idea) but those I've met are friendly and helpful. However, selection is very limited. The hot case was a welcome addition, but the sandwiches aren't great - overcooked and very difficult to eat since they aren't cut in half. Not recommended. It's very frustrating that there are never bags available. I can't pick up things for coworkers, so I'm limited to what I can carry or cram into my pockets. The drink selection has diminished since the latest revamp. Disappointing for sure. A lot of empty shelves and cases, so there is potential. read more

Shopping can't get easier! Amazon Go is a convenient store where you scan their app and then pick out whatever you like and then just walk out of the building. It charges it through the app without you even having to swipe a card! I noticed that there are other locations in Seattle, along with San Francisco, NYC, and Chicago. They are building more in those locations but I hope that they build more in other cities! I would love having stores like this close by since I already use Apple Pay often, but this is even more time saving! I believe that tourist often stop by these locations just like I did. So my recommendation is that there are a few unique (gift shop type) items for purchase also like a mug or stickers. Definitely worth checking out it's a futuristic experience and a mystery of how it works. read more

Pretty cool concept. I can see the appeal for those looking for something convenient in the city. The store, attached to the Day 1 building, is a little small and can definitely feel cramped as people start piling in. Grab and go essentially. Not a huge selection, but you can get the basics here (cheese, salads, snacks beverages, and meal kits). It did feel weird to put stuff in my bag and just walk out. I was half expecting someone to tap me on the shoulder or an alarm to go off. Make sure you download the Amazon Go app before going in. You can tap others in under your account. read more

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The future of grocery/convenient store shopping! I was so excited to check out the Go store with my friend from out of town after hearing that the store has open. After all, nobody else has cashier-less and check--out-less process in the world today! :D It was so fun to see how cool technology can be integrated smartly into everyday life and, better, help bring our lives even more efficiencies! My friend and I had fun checking out the store, the food selection and...we even tried to engi-nerd some confusing use cases to see if Amazon system could get the billing wrong! But no, they got all the systems done right!! Great idea and super well executed concept! I would love to see this store expand to other areas...and also..more selection beyond food...and cover the whole supermarket selection! read more

First timer I was in Seattle WA and I live in Oregon and I wish we had one! Ok any who so this was the coolest experience ever! The store is like a mini market with Whole Foods vibes. Everything looks delicious and quality ingredients. We got to talking to the employee who explained how everything works. You literally just pick up your items and it's added to your amazon and paid for that's it! No lines no registers. Use a scanner to enter and these sensors follow you through the store and grab what you want and walk out. read more

Really, this place still makes me wonder how it even works. When we left, our charges were pending and I definitely felt as if I was shop lifting for just grabbing a paper bag and putting our haribo gummy bears and chocolate milk in there. However, within 5 minutes, we were charged - and charged correctly. HOW? I am completely mind blown. But this is definitely the future of grocery shopping - but in a way, very lonely without some people interactions. I suppose I still like making awkward small talk unlike my boyfriend (who loves not interacting with other humans) read more

https://www.seattleeatsblog.com/blog/amazon-go for all my pictures and videos inside Amazon Go! Amazon Go opened on Monday, so as soon as I clocked, I walked down to Amazon Go and got in line. Yes, I waited in line to go to the new grocery store where there are no checkout lines. The irony is not lost on me. But then again, this is Seattle, and we own our lines and waiting in them is a badge of honor for us. Especially if it's raining. And also, it was opening day of this brand-new technology, and everyone wanted to check it out. As the new "just walk out" grocery store, there are no checkout lines. "Computer vision, sensor fusion, and deep learning" allow the store to automatically track when you pick up and put back items, then when you've finished shopping, you can just head on your way, no checkout required. Your Amazon account will be charged for whatever you walk out with. First off, I've seen a few misconceptions about Amazon Go floating around, so touching on them seems to be a good place to start. Real people do actually work there, and there are zero robots. There's an entire kitchen team whipping up the ready-to-eat salads and sandwiches, doormen to answer questions and give out free Amazon Go reusable shopping bags, and guys stocking the shelves. There are at least a couple people near the doors, to help people get scanned in if they're having technical difficulties. And a guy standing by the liquor who'll card you and keep kids from grabbing it. It's just that they aren't working as cashiers. It's not really replacing your grocery store. Or mine; at least not in this iteration. It's a convenience store, but upgraded. There are bottled and canned drinks, snacks and chocolates, sandwiches and salads, liquor, take-and-make boxed dinners (very similar to something like Hello Fresh), a few household and pantry staples like toilet paper and ramen (that's a staple I promise), and a tiny little bit of fresh meats. There are quite a few local Seattle products available, like Theo's Chocolates and Tim's chips. But there are no aisles, no rows of fresh produce. And it's not very big at 1,800 square feet. It's designed for quick trips. The Amazon Go app provides a QR code that you scan to enter the store and start your shopping session. The gates look a lot like subway terminal or theme park gates, and they open up when you scan your code. The app itself links up to your Amazon account, and you can choose your payment method from the ones listed there. If your phone is dead when you get there, they have chargers available so you can quickly power-up and scan yourself in. Once inside, the world is your oyster. I tested out picking up several different items, walking around with them, and then putting them back. We'll pretend it was for research and not because I'm indecisive. If you need spot to microwave and nosh on whatever you just picked up, Amazon has you covered. There's a small seating area with microwaves, napkins, plasticware, and most importantly: hot sauce packets, free wifi, and charging stations. I won't lie, it was a bit awkward to "just walk out." It does feel a little like you're shoplifting the first time you go. Everyone I saw there was just as awkward and hesitant to leave. We've spent our whole lives being told we're not allowed to take things from stores, and it's probably going to take some getting used to. The only real danger I see is the same one that's been around for a while with credit cards: people over-buying because it doesn't feel like you're actually spending your money. But rest assured, you are. A few minutes after I left the store, I got a notification showing me the items the store claimed were in my bag when I left. I had the opportunity to remove items from the receipt that I felt I was charged for incorrectly, but there were none. All of those things I'd picked up and walked around with and put back did get removed from my virtual cart. Fun fact: it also tells you how long your shopping trip was. I clocked in at 10 minutes and 9 seconds, most of which was walking around taking pictures and seeing what was available. Right around an hour after I approved of my cart, I got the email receipt showing that my Amazon account, and therefore my debit card, had been charged. But how was the food? I really enjoyed the BKLT Wrap I got. And some of those salads looked wonderful. I especially want to try the Steak Nicoise Salad next time I stop in, since it was sold out by the time I got there. Overall, it was a cool experience, especially to get to go to the very first day. I'll probably be back at some point. If you're in a rush, I could see this being a handy option to have. read more

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