Vashon Thriftway is definitely convenient if you live on the island, especially when you're in a…read morepinch and need something quickly. That convenience does come at a price, though. I find the grocery prices to be noticeably higher than off-island, with some items feeling like they're marked up by around 25%. For that reason, I usually recommend doing larger grocery hauls off-island when possible and using Thriftway for smaller trips or things you need in a pinch. One of the biggest highlights is their deli. They have a great selection of prepared food, including sandwiches, burritos, burgers, and plenty of other options. Personally, I love their chicken strips and potato wedges--they're definitely some of my favorite things to grab there. They also have a coffee stand, although my experience with it can be a little inconsistent depending on who is working. Sometimes it's great, and other times it's not quite as good. Despite the higher prices, the staff are consistently friendly, helpful, and attentive, which makes a big difference. Overall, it's a very useful grocery store to have on the island. It's not necessarily where I'd go for a big, budget-friendly grocery haul, but it's extremely convenient and has some great food options when you need them.

I love visiting the everyday stores here. They are all multi-tasking and it's great. This is the…read moretown grocer but don't think there is only food and drink in here! I spent way too much at the greeting cards section. They also have shoes, sunglasses, Vashon Island baseball caps and totes...Food-wise, a decent gluten-free/vegan section, and of course, many other offerings. A counter at the front if you want to sit down and have a quick bite or what-have-you.

This place is such a welcome surprise! The staff is amazing!…read moreI came in for one or two thing for a dinner I was attending on island, and these employees recommended additional things that my host ended up loving! I couldn't be more impressed with the staff, and slightly (I mean SLIGHTLY) lower prices than Thriftway. I also didn't realize there was an attached, yet apparently separated, pizza place. So, we'll definitely be trying them next and seeing how it is! Thank you IGA, for your managers and your entire staff. They were helpful, courteous, and really great. We'll definitely come here first next time we're on the island for anything we may need!

Of the two major grocery stores on Vashon Island this is the more mid/lower range/class store. It…read morehas cheaper goods and more big brand names rather than focusing heavily on organic or small brands. They do have a small bulk foods section, a nice looking fresh meat department and a small bakery section. Their meat selection included some lamb, and both ground bison and bison steaks that looked very nice. They had smoked meat that were smoked in-house and I bought and tried their smoked turkey bites. They were delicious!! Smoked and nicely dried (not all greasy like some smoked meats I've had). This store is sort of old and not very pretty, but it gets the job done. The staff were friendly and polite during my visit and the parking lot was easy to get in and out of. Since this store is a block or two away from the main drag, I got a little lost the first time I tried to re-find it (after just having glimpsed it while banking nearby the day before).

Love this adorable spot! Super friendly staff and yummy honey! Also love the bookshop. Wide…read moreselection of supplements, vitamins, and herbs.

Coolest coffee shop evah!! But, wait -- there's more!! Instead of a set of Ginsu Knives, you get a…read morebookshop, Balsamic Vinegar and even groceries. They'll throw in a really cool vibe for no extra charge, but you must ACT NOW. Just kidding -- this isn't a Ronco commercial (if you get that reference, you might be a growed up human. This place is a must stop if you are on the Island. I walked in the door, and was greeted by an overwhelming feeling of love and warmth. The further you go back, the groovier it gets. There's the bookstore -- which is small and mighty, then you come upon the most eclectic grocery store where they have natural, healthy foods -- including a whole little drug store and a really cool place to get so much honey and some really interesting vinegar options. I can't recommend this place enough. Now, get yourself on a ferry and head on over to Vashon and enjoy an epic experience.

We stumbled in to this place for my wife's birthday randomly. Friendly greeting. Chill vibe. Ok,…read moregreat. We'll try it. We happened to show up on "steak night". Now, I'd just had some bad things happen in my life and was looking for something that might bring me some joy, so I ordered the strip even though it was a little pricey, and I didn't know much about the place. My brother in Christ, let me tell you, that was the most gloriously delicious steak I've ever eaten. Cooked perfectly. Buttery. An almost crackling crust. Seasoned well but not overwhelming. My wife's noodles were also fantastic, but that steak was out of this world. She made me trade once she tasted it. We finished with a really nice, not too sweet chocolate mousse. They nailed all of it. I'm as shocked as anyone to tell you that this was the best restaurant meal I've ever had, and I don't like anything.

Service was friendly, but at the end of the day it's about the food - which is why the 1 star. What…read morewe experienced were the two worst sandwiches we've ever eaten! The pulled pork sandwich had what seemed to be nearly half a bottle of mustard mixed with a lot of coleslaw and a little bit of smoked pork buried within as though it were a mafia informant that got the cement shoes treatment. The French Dip sandwich also had what seemed to be a half a bottle of horseradish cream sauce... which burned my eyeballs and fumigated my nostrils! I could only take about 3 bites before I couldn't handle the potency any longer. It was literally a horseradish sandwich with a side of weak broth. The abundance of condiments on both of the $25 overpriced sandwiches turned the bread into mush leaving us on the Brink of sandwich hell. The service, however, was good - I was able to get a different sandwich with no questions asked. Sadly I must award you no points for the food, and may God have mercy on your soul.

Cute ice cream shop in town! It is such a large space, and connected to a beer/wine/etc? Bar next…read moredoor so it feels even bigger. I loved the murals on the walls, and they have several arcade games. Lots of seating space. I believe they had 8-10 flavors in the case, and they also had a cooler with pints, chocotaco, ice cream sandos. My wife loved the whiskey ice cream. I enjoyed my Chaco taco and it brought a lot of childhood memories back lol Definitely stop in for your ice cream fix on Vashon!

Small portions were great go my stomach and the taste ( my brother said otherwise) . The retro…read morearcade games are fun and gives the place a more energetic atmosphere.

Wonderful view, wonderful food. So happy we were able to…read morematch a sunny day off with their hours! We enjoyed some on tap ciders and Marta's Choice for pizza: Italian sausage, apple, Brie, hot honey and fresh thyme. Kicking ourselves for not going sooner, will definitely be repeat customers!

Great location. Relaxing. Nice people work here and the attached market is convenient and well…read morestocked with a variety of items and gifts. The pizza is EXPENSIVE! Actually, everything there is way over priced. Otherwise, it has a good vibe.

I spent my childhood riding my bike to this store in the 1960's and 70's. it is definitely a home…read moretown favorite. Back when there was still penny candy. Support your local businesses.

This is a wonderful place with wonderful people and really good prices for a convenience store. If…read moreyou are in Olalla and you need snacks, milk, cereal, gas, drinks, smokes, scratch tickets, dog treats, beer, soda, motor oil or something else, please stop here. You will get what you need for less than you'd have thought. The people who work there are cheerful and pleasant and the store itself has a great selection of items at decent prices.You can also gas up your ride here which beats the hell out of running out of gas in Olalla. There is a fat man with huge, hairy moobs who shops here and sometimes in warm weather he doesn't button his shirts up all the way or at all. He also drives a convertible, that makes it easier for you to see his moobs in all their hairy glory. He has VERY good hearing so if you are surprised or perhaps startled by the sudden sight of his moobs, say nothing, especially if your windows are down. He will likely hear you. He won't like this, he expects you to look at his moobs with your eyes, not with your mouth, and he doesn't need or want to hear your opinion on his moobs or on any moobs or even on moobs in general. Hairy moob man doesn't need you. There is also a day-walking ginger man who shops there, he drives a red toyota truck unless he is with some old woman who looks like she is what happens when god makes people out of leather and skank. That is not his mother, that is his girlfriend. She is old, yes, it's true. You will know them both by their snaggly teeth and narcissism. They are crazy and they are tweekers and if you see them you should avoid them because neither one (but especially him, the ginger man) can hold in their poops due to too much extreme insertion style anal sex. They are sad, sad, people. Leave them to their misery and ickiness. Olalla Food Center really is a great place to stop off for snacks, drinks, smokes, etc when your day finds you on the road in Olalla. Please don't be put off by hairy moob man or ginger and his leatherface older woman. Olalla Food Center can't help who moves in next door or down the street from them anymore than you can.

Hadn't been to Trader Joe's in a while, but the opportunity to travel with a few neighbors from the…read moreTukwila Senior Living Apartments presented itself. I had nearly 2-hours to shop before being bussed back to the apartment complex so I must've circled the entire store and gone up & down every isle 3-4 times when my eyes came rest on Trader Joe's Dark Roast Coffee ($6.99 for 10- oz. bag of ground coffee). Never having tasted the coffee, and knowing how much I like dark roasts, I picked up a bag. The first thing I did upon returning to my place, was brew up a fresh cup of coffee. The 100% Arabica beans lent off a heavenly aroma leading my imagination to the fertile hillsides of Columbia, the jungles of Sumatra and the plantations of Cuba. Excellent flavors! Not over powering and oh so pleasant. I'm a regular Cafe Bustelo Espresso grind coffee aficionado and this Trader Joe's Dark Coffee

Shopping in Burien, Washington…read more.. This location of Trader Joe's was relatively close to my high school classmate's home, so I stopped by quickly to take a look beforeIhad to meet up with her. I was so happy to see that the peach-colored AND turquoise-colored mini insulated coolers were available (at the entrance)! They're really handy as my niece has been using them to bring her leftover dinner to work for lunch the next day! She said that these mini coolers are a good size! I got some for her father, sister, and mother! Inside, this Trader Joe's was clean, spacious, organized, and well-lit. I got some snacks, greeting cards, and some yellow nectarines! I started looking for the store mascot and asked the cashier if these plushies were the ones. I showed her a photo on my phone, spotted the correct mascot, and took a photo when a female worker approached me and told me that "no photos were allowed in the store". I thought that she was joking until I looked at her facial expression. She was serious. Shucks. Oh, well... it's over. We got our prize (a lollipop) and took a photo outside of the store. We still went back the next day for more snacks and greeting cards because I had a bit more space in my luggage... LOL!

Always reliable, low-end gas station groceries. The deli foods are barely edible, but they are…read moreopen. Lots of good packaged snacks. Surprising number of Korean and Japanese inspired items. Beer/wine but no liquor. Very nice family of owners.

Blue collar approved. A basic gas station w/ bare essentials. No glamour or pretentious chain-store…read morefacade. This gas station has what you need. Many items to choose from, from basic convenience items, items for your car, to last minute grabs like chapstick or sunscreens. They have hot food items in a heated case, as well as ice cold beverages and microwaveable meals. Tons of snack items, packaged food. This no-nonsense gas station & shop is respectful and informative. The Philly cheese steaks are flavorful and hot! Definitely not seagull. If you're afraid of a little diversity, and scare easily from tradesmen & women, the Chevron is up the road.

I have been to Finholm's twice now! It's located in an area if Gig Harbor I wasn't familiar with at…read moreall and apparently it's the area where the town's original downtown was located. Finholm's has a lot of history in this neighborhood and there is a nearby sign where you can read up on some of it. Inside the store I wouldn't exactly call it a full fledged supermarket but there are plenty of snacky items and the beer selection is great! There are a lot of brands of beer that aren't commonly seen in the area so if you are into craft beer there is a lot to check out! But not only that they have beers on tap that you can enjoy as well and hang out there! There is a place that serves food inside. It's a waffle shop in which you can get sweet or savory waffles. That place has it's own Yelp entry and I will write a review for that in the near future. But definitely check out Finholm's and read up on it's history... it's pretty interesting!

Needed a phone charger and they were soooo nice and let me use theirs!! Really friendly, lots of…read moreseating and had the World Cup on. Def would be back