Not a bargain store anymore. This used to be a decent place…read moreto find deals on overstocked items. Things were discounted 10-20% compared to buying them online or big box stores. However, recently I noticed that the price difference is negligible and you are essentially paying almost the same amount as if you were buying it at Walmart /Amazon /Costco. I rather pay one or two percent more and buy directly from Amazon/ Costco so I can get warranty, get it shipped to my doorstep, and make use of the return policy. Not sure how these guys are still in operation.

The listings they have are inaccurate. I found an item of theirs online and spoke to the manager to…read moreconfirm it was the correct item and asked for it to be put on hold. After driving over an hour to pick it up I was told they didn't have the item in the photo that I had confirmed with them. Super disappointed in my experience. Also, after returning home, I noticed that the new item I purchased had dents and scratches all over it. Even though the sales associate told me it was in perfect condition. You may get some good deals here but overall not a great experience.

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.

Winco is my go-to grocery store even though it's a bit further than Freddy's and a lot further than…read moreSafeway ($), QFC ($) and TJs. It's employee-owned. There aren't a lot of staff on the floor (like EVERY grocery store) but they are helpful and knowledgeable. Packaged, bulk and organic veggies. Not the prettiest in town but that's ok. Well-stocked, reasonably priced refrigerated salad dressing. Large bulk item section. Smallish bakery section. Reasonably priced meats (some name brands). Extensive dairy section with Darigold FIT milk. Organic eggs. The seasonal aisle is up front. That's where things go on sale. They haven't reorganized in the years I've been shopping here. Once you're familiar with the layout, zoom. Good prices every day. No loss leaders. If you're worried one of the big three has something on sale, price check with their apps. Self checkout (15 recommended limit) is now debit only. You can use Apple Pay if you have a cash card installed. Cash is now (late 2025) taken only at staffed registers. No CCs. May not be the best store for once-a-month shopping as you bag your own (unless there are two folks shopping). I have never seen a shopping cart filled with trash. Occasionally there might be a plastic veggie bag. No boxes like at Costco unless you bring your own. Don't like their bags? Bring your own. (All stores here charge for bags; it's the law.) A few plants outside. Nothing like Freddy's or even QFC. Big parking lot. Hungry? Run to Dick's! Smallish hot food section in the store. What's not to like? Brand name products, well priced every day. Worried about crowds? Come in the evening. They're open 24x7. Try it!

I like Winco I shop there often, my experience today had to do with ADA, I am disabled have a very…read moredifficult time walking so I need use of an electric cart to do my shopping, I arrived early this morning counting 8 electric carts out front, but everyone had dead batterie's and not a single one was plugged in to charge either, I had to get at least food for dinner so I used a regular cart walking in pain I was only able walk far enough to quickly get a few items, a fraction of the shopping I needed to do and check out while I could still stand, after checking out in pain I had to sit on the bench across from the register and rest a bit before making it out to the parking lot, now this afternoon my leg is in such pain from trying to walk around Winco I can't even stand on it. Come on Winco you can do better than this! life is hard being crippled why make it hard for me to shop?

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 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.

Treasure our fabric stores that are able to stay open and please visit them! This store has been…read morehere a looonng time based on the wear on the wooden floor. If you are a quilter or craft sewer, you will find something here. And they still have a specialty fabric section with upholstery snd fabric for outside clothing plus a bridal section. Prices seemed as reasonable as any place I've been. Stop by and check it out!

Archie McPhee's had been my go-to for gag gifts and miscellaneous watchamacallits for nearly 20…read moreyears. The store has the oddest assortment of stuff of any store I've ever been to. Best to come in with a "theme"--ours was pirate and boat stuff this time--and the staff will gladly point you in the right direction. (Great staff, BTW.) Yup, we found an assortment of things we could use. Or you can just buy their grab bag (more of a grab box) where they pick out a bunch of knick-knack gag gifts for you. I did that about 6 months ago, and the friend I gave it to is still having fun with it. Oh, if you want anything rubber chicken-related, this is your store, hands (wings?) down.

Move over Smithsonian. Archie McPhee is the home to the Rubber Chicken Museum. A free exhibit in…read morethe back of the store with 2D art and a jersey giant size collection of rubber chickens. Plus- Get your photo with the World's Largest Rubber Chicken.! Archie McPhee is also the best gift shop on the planet. Possibly the universe. I've ordered from their catalog for (20+) years. Living closer now, I come here whenever I'm in town. Creative and odd gifts for everyone in your life! Caesar salad flavored candy canes, Madonna styled 80s bracelets, 2 headed dolls, and more! It's always a treat to see what new treasures Archie McPhee has in stock.

Shoutout to Crispy at the food kiosks! Your name made me smile and you are working hard to get…read morethose orders made! Thanks for what you do!

I have been coming to this Costco for years. There seem to be more Kirkland products at this store,…read moreand I love the great quality of the Kirkland brand! The gas station has one fewer pump per line compared to other locations, but the lines and logistics are still designed nicely.