I love this store. The owner and his workers are so warm and inviting. It's my go-to place for wine.

I don't think they're any sort of deli anymore, but they have a good assortment of beer and wine and some basic groceries and snacks. More importantly, they are a nice local shop for these basics, and I'm always welcomed with a smile. We don't get enough of that these days. read more

Been coming here since they opened. They have a great selection of almost anything you would need last minute. The staff is lovely. Good food trucks. great all around. read more

Have been here twice, both times the cashier who I believe is the owner has been very rude to me. Most recently, I bought a 6 pack of soda and without ringing up the total, he barks, "do you have cash?" and then charges a 50 cent card fee without asking. read more

Very friendly staff, really helpful and the prices are great ! Really appreciate your kindness! One million stars if it were possible. It was a pleasure meeting you. Sami. read more

Local sunset hill "I can't be bothered to drive to southern Ballard". Good ice cream and great beer.

Has really good snacks and is closer than downtown ballard and everyone there is nice

All of these negative reviews are ridiculous. What you yuppies fail to realize is this is a convenience store and the prices reflect just that your convenience. You don't have to leave the neighborhood to find what you need or want. Every staff member including the owner will greet you with a smile and respect that everyone deserves. I highly recommend this spot if you don't want to drive down to Ballard for anything you might need. If it's not there and you ask for it, it will be there on the next delivery. Top notch spot with top notch service. read more

They're all chill people. Very nice friendly and easygoing. I've never had a bad experience there. Make it your place to go to.

I've seen my share of convenience stores/bodegas and this one is awesome! Their beer/wine selection is wonderful (they had Pliny when no one else did). And the owner knows his selection well. They also seem to have exactly what I need in the middle of a cooking crisis. Their ice cream selection is awesome. You can get a cheap ice cream sandwich or treat yourself to the latest Ben and Jerry's flavor. And the things I buy never have dust on them. It's all you can ask for. read more

Super friendly staff. They are always so welcoming. The store always has what I'm looking for. Excellent service!

Not a bad stop if you need some good wines or a fine 22oz. Nice selection of 22's and sixers, most I have seen in such a small place. Good wine selection also. The only hang up is that its not much of a "Delicatessen." More an upscale 7-11, with some assortments of frozen foods and fridge sandwiches. Location is nice too - across from some fantastic food options. So grab a pizza from Zagi's and a sixer of a fine beer. What could be better? Update: I have since returned to give Saleh's a 5 star rating, they have won me over more and more since my initial 4 star review. They are super friendly and courteous merchants. Thanks for the great service! Oh - and Zagi's is no more :(...but grab a pulled pork sandwich from Dante's BBQ (now in Zagi's space) and then a sixer from Saleh's - you wont be disappointed! read more

Close to home, decent hours..I think they close at 11 but wish they could stay open later :( oh well it is family-owned and they need a break I'm sure... Great selection of beer, wine, and tobacco..a little pricey but I don't mind paying extra for the selection and supporting a locally owned independent business. OH yeah and they had stephen colberts americone dream ice cream, while everyone else was sold out!! read more

I remember the good ol' days where you COULD get a fresh hot deli sandwich here! Great beer selection at "reasonable" convenience prices. A totally decent neighborhood "corner store" where I would feel comfortable sending my kids if I had any which thank GOD I don't. The only "creep" factor here is the strange gardening guy who always seems to be hanging around even sometimes behind the counter. I see his jalopy parked there ALL THE TIME when I drive by and he's often inside just chillin' when I go in. WTF? The owner's staff is great. The owner tries hard to be fabulously charming and on most days he is. He has days where he's just not feeling it and I can totally understand. It's ok if we exchange money for stuff in the most efficient and superficially polite way possible. :-) Nice little corner market for drinks, chips, ice cream, etc. No porn (that I've noticed...simply mentioning for informational purposes) and no produce (which would be fabulous but Cas Cioppos/Fresh Fish Market kitty-corner has some good stuff). They carry the "good" tortilla chips that even Safeway doesn't have. Yay! read more

Awesome to have in the neighborhood. These dudes know beer, and by the looks of it wine too. I can't speak too much to the Deli thing, but if you're jonesing for a great and somewhat hard to find brew AND you're cruising north of 65th in Ballard, Saleh's brings it. And the staff/owners can always offer an informed decision on your choices if you wish to ask. read more

So yeah, we had a bad experience there once, over a $16 dispute, but I've seen Saleh a bunch since and he's super nice to me; never yelled or made it awkward. Of course, I'm nice to him in return. I have to imagine he was having a bad day or something when that incident occurred. To be clear, it was the bank's fault, not our fault and not Steven's fault. Forgive and forget - not worth holding a grudge over. read more

Steven is always friendly and helpful. His store has been a fixture for a LONG time here in Ballard and although the deli is gone, there are food trucks and outdoor seating now, especially in spring, summer and fall. Saleh's is a good local business we all should support. read more

Great corner deli in Ballard with fine selection of domestic and international wines & beer. Friendly knowledgeable staff. Have them pour you one on a warm evening before or after doing the shopping for a Friday night aperitif essentials. read more

As far as mini-marts go, I'm gonna give this place five stars. They have all the basics, and then some. Any store should carry staples (ketchup, canned chili, ramen, cleaning products, motor oil, etc.), and Saleh's does. They also have some common fresh vegetables, like potatoes, onions, and the like, which can be really nice. However, where they really shine is their beer selection. (They also have HUGE wine selection, but I don't know so much about that, so it's harder to comment.) I asked them once why they had such a huge selection, and they matter of factly said that it's their niche. They are a convenience store, and since there are ten thousand other convenience stores, they needed something to set them apart. They certainly succedded. Apart from a few specialty grocers like Central Market and Big Star Beers, Saleh's has the largest and quirkiest selection of beers that I've seen. It's my local go-to- place for them. And judging by the amount of people continually moving in and out of the place, I don't think I'm the only one! On top of this, the staff is generally very friendly. Sometimes they'll talk my ear off (in a good way), and sometimes they won't, but there's always a heartfelt thanks! read more

A neighborhood favorite - quality selection of beers and wines, and even an above average selection of growlers. An ok place to get regular groceries. Has a fun little beer garden, too. Needs more parking spaces, though. read more

North Ballard needed a place like this. Friendly staff, outdoor seating, reasonable prices. We usually go there for a growler refill. I've also seen families go there and enjoy ice cream after a summer bike outing. You can meet friends and enjoy a pint of beer in their outdoor seating and if you plan it right there might be a food truck. read more

It's my beer store! Great selection and they've added taps and an outdoor seating area ala Chuck's, but more down home. Steve, the owner is a sweetheart and knows everybody. He runs a tight ship! You can usually find last minute or oops! I forgot it groceries too which is quite convenient (literally). They have Mexican ice creams too which are my favorite. I'm sad to think of what I'll do if I ever move from this hood! read more

I frequently stop by here to pick up a bottle of wine or some snacks. Good selection and everyone is friendly I also love their ATM with $1 service charge. read more

Great to have a store like this within walking distance! They usually have our last-minute needs in stock, and now that they pour beer, my dog-walks are more fun. Owner Steve is great. read more

I give this place 5 stars because the guys behind the counter are always friendly. When their freezer lost power last year they gave each kid that came in (word spread fast to the neighboring Loyal Heights Elementary) a free pint of ice cream! They made it seem like fun and the kids will never forget it! read more

Walkable and huge selection of wines and beers. Plus some frozen foods to cook if I'm being lazy. The people are nice as well.

The folks at Saleh's are always helpful and stock the basics and then some. Check out their beer selection (how do they fit so many varieties into such a small space??) and their assortment of waters and other refreshments. Need wine? They'll probably have what you're looking for. Ice cream? They stock a wide variety of that too. I love that they're in the 'hood and open late. Late night runs to the store for that "forgotten something "are never a problem with Saleh's so close by. Parking is a breeze as their lot is huge consdiering the size of the store. read more

God love ya, Saleh. Thanks for having such a great and varie selection for a neighborhood store. Although I don't live in Loyal Heights anymore, whenever I have to go work on my rental property or visit friends, I like to stop in. You've curated an incredible wine selection for such a small place and always have what I need. read more

Love this spot! Super friendly staff and a great beer selection. It's a great neighborhood mini mart/bar. They also carry eggs, bacon, etc so i always get things for last minute breakfast. Gotta love that :) read more

Still loving our favorite corner convenient store. Lived here for 13 years, and Saleh's is always an easy stop for last minute items. He owner is the nicest guy, and appreciates his customer, so be sure to give him your business! read more

We don't live too close to Saleh's but we drive there because they are so friendly and helpful. I really love going here.

The best "corner store"! Long time neighbor and customer. With the other shops on the corner and elementary school around the corner, this is the heart of my community. "Proud recipient of the first growler from Saleh's!" -- at Saleh's Delicatessen 2401 NW 80th St Seattle, WA 9811 read more

Me and my wife have been loyal customers here for over a decade now, and last night Saleh decided to SCREAM at my wife over a $16 charge that my bank held onto, for some reason, and rather than simply tells us what happened and ask us to look into it he demanded that she pay it immediately , then yelled at her some more. So he yelled at my wife, who just lost her mother a few months ago, and refused to take into account that we've never, ever owed him money and the fact that he knows that we are totally honest people who would have made it right immediately. He just lost two of his longest-serving customers over absolutely nothing, and we will make sure that nobody we know will never patronize his business again. read more

Great beer, wine, and cider selection including growlers on tap! Easy in, easy out, usually a local character or two hanging out shooting the breeze. Not sure why 'delicatessen' is in the name, maybe they made sandwiches at some point in the past. More a liquor/candy store than anything else. read more

I was visiting friends in the area and happened to stop in to Saleh's Delicatessen and was greeted by the most respectful and friendly young men. I asked some information about the area and the owner and cashier seemed very knowledgeable. It seemed as if they were brothers and they both were very professional and personable. They provided fast and courteous service and I look forward to stopping by again! I wish every establishment I entered treated me with the exceptional service that I received at Saleh's!! read more

These guys are great. I stopped in tonight and now they have 7 beers on draft. Sorry no pints......yet. Growler fills are $12 and all are Seattle micros. Georgetown, Two Beers, Fremont and Odin are definitely flowing. The cashier was very friendly and they even had sixers of Jolly Roger and it is only October! read more

What a great resource for a neighborhood with few retail options. I love that they now have food trucks too. Good for the environment because it reduces my need to drive to Greenwood. Steve is super cool too. read more

this place used to have the best cheese steak/philly sandwiches... why did they stop?? the sauce was excellent, and i have not been able to find a comparable sandwich in the seattle area. read more

Back in the day...I'd say late 90's early 2000's Salehs had THE best philly cheesesteaks ive ever eaten in my entire life. I dont think Ill ever find a spot that compares or even comes close to this spot. CLASSIC...ASHRAT where are u now my friend? read more