It's really nice to have a little shop in a residential neighborhood. They've got very cute gift…read moretype stuff, unique selection of cold grab and go drinks, lunches, snacks, and even stuff on tap, though I have obviously never partaken. I like how much of the selection is local, and they've got a really decent dry goods area for last minute cravings, too. Pamela's Baking and Pancake Mix is an example of what I'm talking about. They also make some things internally, it appears. There's a little window into a bakery/kitchen type area where people are hard at work. I'm really happy they've managed to weather COVID and recession.

I really like this small grocery. I stop in sometimes when I'm on a walk and it's always a little…read moretreat. They have some great local items if you're looking for a small gift or to treat yourself. They even have some seasonal things that made for great gifts this December. They have a little bit of everything so stop in and show this cute spot some love.

There's something about the staff at this particular Met Market... Their vibe is really great. It…read moreactually feels good to walk in -- and I was looking for some summer sales. I walked in on a gorgeous peach display and though I had no intention of buying any I wound up deciding to take two home because they were so perfectly ripe. The first one I picked up had just the tiniest bit of that give which is so inviting. I didn't even want to look at the price because I was supposed to be doing "budget shopping." But when it comes to stone fruit that ripens in the summer? Irresistible. I walked in starving, it was late lunchtime, and everyone else was apparently trying to get a bite because the ready-made food here is somehow so good. I was tempted to get the brisket sandwich because I saw the way the young Chef seemed to be making it with such care and skill... But I headed over for something a little lighter and picked up an amazing locks on bagel sandwich which included the capers and the crisp slice of onion that always adds the nice sharpness. Then I decided to try out their tasting option because the dude behind the deli counter was friendly and approachable: He seemed happy doing his job. So I wound up tasting four things then getting their salmon pasta salad as well as the Mediterranean salad which was flavored fantastically, not too much vinegar, and also their beet salad. I saw someone at the soup counter going crazy about the curry chicken but I didn't see any prices and when I asked him how much it was, we looked around and didn't see the price and I decided not to risk what could turn out to be an expensive surprise at this time. For sales, what blew me away was how the Lacroix for $3.99 per 12 pack. I took home 6 of those 12-packs because it's summer and it's an affordable alternative to alcohol that is refreshing and bubbly. There was another brand I've never seen before called rumble and it was on sale two for five dollars I'll come back for that. As it so happened, some of their kombucha was also on sale which is always appealing. I decided to try a new brand with two new flavors. At the register the tall young woman (wish I remembered her name) was very helpful when I asked for her best recommendation for a good but affordable chocolate bar -- she mentioned Met Market's own brand $2.99 and pointed it out...and then when I asked about her favorite she showed me the Chao (?) $5.98 brand which I had never purchased before. Eventually I went with Moonstruck a Portland brand I've tried before, for $4.99. They had a dark chocolate with blueberry that was new to me. Then the amazing associate helping bag my purchases saw how many bags I had and seamlessly asked if I needed a shopping cart or if I would like help out. I decided to opt for the latter, thinking I would tip out of gratitude. But Kristi generously helped me and then graciously refused anything. With a calm smile, when she picked up my distress, she explained it was policy not to accept when I tried to insist -- she was both disciplined and firm in such a professional way all I could do is feel grateful. She deserves a shoutout. It was barely 3 minutes of bagging and walking but between that conversation at the register and the consummate professional customer service that Kristi demonstrated so gracefully...I actually felt for the first time that there was a genuine connection with the that I will look forward to the next time I walk into the store. Now if I see her again I'll ask how her son is doing on his Crew team (when I asked she told me that's where she was going after work to take her son to crew) -- because I used to be a Coxswain. You would think that there's no way to make connections in a grocery store but this Met Market maybe proving me wrong. Later that evening plans abruptly changed and I needed to pick up a small birthday cake to celebrate someone's birthday last minute. I decided to go back to Met Market because I had seen the individually sized birthday cake cakes in the cooler earlier during my lunch run. I decided to go with a chocolate raspberry cake for $13.99 over the birthday cake that was vanilla frosted with beautiful sprinkles that was $9.99. Uncertain if my son would prefer Pie over cake, I decided to splurge and also pick up the best pie our family agrees we've ever tasted -- Whidbey Island Pies -- and selected a cherry to take home with me. Then I stopped by the chocolate section and picked up four different bars including Moonstruck from Portland, Chao the brand recommended by the register team person earlier in the day, as well as Neuhaus (?) as a small birthday treat because my son loves dark chocolate. Sometimes a good connection goes a long way to making us feel like we have a place to go. I appreciate that this Met Market staff team for understanding that.

I would like to preface this by saying I remember attending the opening of the Bryant met market in…read morethe fifth grade, I am mid 30s now and have been a loyal customer in all the time in between. I am huge fan and remain so. If you want to run into the store in a pair of sweats, don't go here!! They will treat you like a homeless person and be so rude to you.

We have been going to 56th Market in our neighborhood for over 10 years now. It's the best sort of…read moreneighborhood market -- one that feels quintessentially a part of the neighborhood. It's early Saturday morning as I type. We are out of milk and coffee is calling. Gonna scoot up real quick and grab it instead of going all the way to the store. I know they'll be open on time, I know they'll have what I need, I know that it'll be a little more than the grocery store but just a tad -- not a massive up charge. I know the face behind the counter. They'll likely know me. And I know they'll be warm, friendly, and welcoming. What a gift in an increasingly distant age to know and be welcomed while doing something as simple as buying some milk.

This place is perfect, it has pretty much everything you could ask for and the workers are very niceread more

I like the store and appreciate their scrutiny of ingredients,…read more BUT I HATE THE BATHROOM ARRANGEMENT. They have a gender friendly bathroom, which means that you're in a room, in a stall, at your most personal and private moments, and when you step out of the stall, you could be standing next to a person of the opposite sex... As a woman, I find this rather disconcerting. I stepped out of a stall to see a huge man standing at the sink. This is rather disconcerting. It doesn't feel safe, and doesn't respect my privacy. A man must have designed this. Please rectify this.

Wanted to pop in and give a shout out specifically to the PCC cheese counter, which has been…read morekilling it this year! I've been on a kick of trying new cheeses this year and PCC always has the most wonderful variety of small offcuts of cheeses so that I can try a small amount of a new one. It's made me much more willing to just go for it and try something I hadn't heard of and there have been some great finds this year. Keep up the good work!

Located a little to the side of the heart of Fremont, this location which is located on the corner…read moreis a clutch spot for quick bites, for lunch, and honestly just to browse around. I've been coming here for a few years now and then I left the city but whenever I do come back, I make sure to make a pit stop here. Why? Work is right next door to it. So that helps. But also, I feel like the veggies and fruits here are fresh, crisp, and tastier than other places. However... I do feel like prices are a bit higher than last time I was here a couple of months ago. They have parking in the back. It's small and getting in and out alive is a miracle each time. But it exist. If you elect to park on the street, parking enforcement is out everywhere and so be weary. I like their hot bar and salad bar. Always a rotation of items that keeps it busy interesting over time. What I don't think they are good for is snacks. Sometimes I just want something simple and not healthy and this place ain't it. I think this place is better for medium size shops.

Walking around Fremont wondering what to eat and came across this gem. Many delicious options in…read morethe hot and salad bar. They also have pizza by the slice. The water dispenser for water bottles had the highest pressure that I've seen one had, which was cool. Chocolate chip cookies have the classic homemade taste to them. Very cool find and will be back!

Love this place! good selection of food, good service, friendly and inviting ambiance, come here…read morebasically every day because it really is THAT convenient store

We're in town from California and wanted to stock our air bnb with snacks, drinks, and supplies to…read moremake breakfast. We planned to go to Safeway but half our group thought this market would have everything and the rest of us thought they wouldn't. But they did! Literally, potatoes, onions, garlic, coffee creamer, eggs, bacon, plus beer and soda. It was convenient, the owner was friendly, and the prices weren't too much more than Safeway would've been.

Favorite market on the hill. Family owned and everyone there is a delight. Abe is the best! Truly…read moreKing of the Hill

Great liquor store! The worker was soo awesome, very chill dude. Definitely recommend getting your…read morestuff here

I'm being generous giving 3 instead of 2 stars. I don't know how they stay in business with their…read moreprices. Yes you can get some good deals on produce but 90% of everything else is overpriced. I'm guessing because they're in a "food desert" they can charge those prices. I would for sure recommend checking the expiration date on everything you buy. I will say the cashiers have all been friendly. Note: watch out how far you try to take a shopping cart in the parking lot because the wheels lock up if you try to take it too far.

Love Saar's. Renton location was my favorite years ago then shut down. The tukwila location is…read morelarge, has a subway and chicken counter deli which is cool. This location seems much quieter and less busy but always has the products I'm looking for! I love getting nostalgic yummy snacks here before I go to the AMC movie theater next door :)