SO EXPENSIVE. Each time I walk into this place, I'm consistently irritated by the fact that every item is double the price of other stores. I understand the "support local" concept, but this place is for the wealthy of Tacoma. Can I get a Safeway in the Stadium district? read more

Lovely grocery store in the Stadium district of Tacoma, especially since they've remodeled. They have some great specialty items here that you can't find at other grocery stores. The employees are friendly, helpful and have great customer service. I stopped in for a sandwich from the deli the other day. Love that they have so many sandwich options they will make fresh for you. They even have a little dining area if you want to eat there. The other thing I love is their fresh flowers. They always have a great selection to spruce up your home. Some of their grocery items are overpriced, but if you're looking for quality, Stadium Thriftway does have it all! read more

Go here for the excellent service and top notch ingredients. Also, the prices have reached parity! I did some calculations against other stores and I have decided that Stadium Thriftway has reached parity with other stores for prices on non-commodity items. Granted, Pasta Roni is often $1 at Safeway, and it continues to be $2 here. But it's a commodity, so of course Safeway is going to win. But, for fresh meat, fresh fruits, and fresh vegetables, Stadium is as good of a deal as any other market, and their selection is always excellent. If you like to cook and Stadium is near you, then this is the best place to shop. If you prefer making boxes of processed junk, then by all means go someplace else. The new wine & spirits section is also fantastic. The staff know what they're talking about when you need help making a selection. This is one of the few places I've been to where there are actually good options for drink mixing. If you're a bartender, then you'll appreciate the selection here. Now, let's talk about what Stadium Thriftway has that no else even bothers with: the barbecue! During the non-winter months, come out Fridays for mouth watering $5 burgers and sausages. Sometimes you get fresh sockeye prepared right on the grill for you. There's usually a line of 2 or 3 people, but that's ok because you can sit at a cafe-style table and enjoy a freshly made espresso or mocha from the independent Tully's stand at the entrance. If I could change one thing, it would be the parking. Yes, there's street parking and a second lot across the street. The problem is the primary parking has a horrible layout and it's shared with other smaller businesses. The angle-in street parking also makes it hard to get in and out of the lot without the fear of crashing into someone. With a little bit of effort, the lot could be re-designed to be more efficient and a lot safer. (I don't care that much because the store is walking distance for me. Hooray!) read more

Great market. Always very friendly. Kinda pricey but the atmosphere and selection make it stellar.

If you get past the slightly higher price than your chain grocery stores, you'll love this place. The meat and produce are fantastic, and the service is fantastic. They also have a fantastic deli and a great coffee stand outside. read more

I love this place. The coffee stand is great, the people are so friendly, produce is decent, and food made by their kitchen is great. Honestly, one of the better businesses I have been to in Tacoma. read more

good produce. great BBQ on Fridays. love there burrito bar. makes great sandwiches. love there pastries. they will cut your meat any way you want it. a little pricey but great service and very convenient. please if you yelp and go get there BBQ on Fridays ask for the lamb it's amazing but they took it off the menu but I'm trying to get them to put it back. read more

I am a new medical professional in the Tacoma area. I was going to get eggs this morning and stopped to check out their wine selection for following visits. As I turned the corner I was asked to empty my pockets and was accused of stealing by a pretentious worker there. He was extremely rude and even after I emptied my pockets and proved I had not stolen anything I was followed. The only reason I could think of for this was of how I looked. This is not the first time that I have heard of people being profiled because of how they look in this store. This store claims to have "great local tradition" and a "family run grocery store". In mine and others experiences the tradition is paying too much for food and being harassed because of how you look. Frankly this is not a family I want to be a part of. I will be avoiding this establishment and will certainly be passing my experiences to others. If I could give a zero rating I would. read more

all i can say is take your receipts and do your math. nothing rings up the price advertised and no one cares if you lose money in transaction. food is fine. read more

Just moved to the Stadium District. Love the deli. As I have to pack a lunch I can see myself spending a lot of $ here. Lol

Although a bit more expensive than a big box store, the staff is friendly, it's always clean, the deli is quick to serve, and the produce is fresh. read more

The neighborhood grocery store. I love it. The people are always friendly and willing to help. I've never waited more than a minute or so to get through the cash register. Nice big deli with great salads. Yes, the prices can be more expensive. But its close and it doesnt have the feel of the huge chain grocery stores. read more

Being that I live 3 blocks away I am here alot. All of the employees are super kind and I love their produce! Haven't picked up one bad tasting fruit or vegetable. I love the sandwich deli also. Though the prices can be a little steep compared to Safeway or other commercial grocery stores I do come here for small day to day shopping, definitely wouldnt be my top choice for grocery shopping. Also I love that they are open until 1am. read more

When I first visited Stadium Thriftway, I was a newbie to Tacoma, and that store singlehandedly redefined my image of Tacoma. So it wasn't just a armpit of a town devoid of culture and lacking friendliness. Three years later, after its major revamp, it is pure sunshine. When the employees approach you asking if they can help you find anything, they mean it. Penny, the floral goddess rains supreme among the blooms. But what really shines is their deli and meat/cheese section. Ben is a god among meat men who really knows his stuff. Kristy too amongst the cuts is also super helpful. My only complaint is their lack of bike parking. Overall an A+ establishment. read more

I come here everyday for lunch. I get soup and sometimes a sandwich. The soup selection is amazing. It is made in house and delicious. I am eating the portobello mushroom and sundries tomato bisque right now. I highly recommend the lunch here. Everything is fresh and high quality ingredients. Plus the people who work here are friendly! Soup... you've got to try the soup! read more

Tone is great. Nice place to have next door to my apartment. A little more spendy but I don't have to drive so its worth it!

Love the selection here. I work nearby and they have tons of hot and ready foods for lunch. Sandwiches, soups, salads, cookies, etc. they also have a stamp card for their sandwiches which is cool. The prices are a little steep, but the quality is excellent. read more

Because the place is a couple blocks away from where I live, my family and I love it. We walk to Stadium Thriftway to pick up produce and the random things we ran out of throughout the week. We've also been known to show up late for some ice cream or bakery items! I have a hard time keeping my purchases under $25, so like others have mentioned, its a bit pricey. The produce area though- so pretty and well maintained! The staff is always friendly. Samples are placed throughout the store, which occupies my daughter while I shop. At the deli they offer samples for any items you may be interested. I don't drive, but the parking lot is somewhat chaotic. I don't like walking through it and people tend to whip into the entrance without looking where they're driving. read more

I love this store. Or I did, at least until tonight when after pointing out that it was my understanding that deli's and food service providers were required by law, (when asked), to provide a list of ingredients for the food they served. That's all. I even said to the deli worker who could not answer my question that that I did not hold him accountable and that I would take the item anyway. After handing me my food and as I walked away, he and the other deli worker sang the following words: "Hit the road Jack. And don't you come back no more, no more. Hit the road Jack." And then they stopped. No one else was being served as I left. Maybe it was a private joke but I am not an idiot. They were just being snarky in a way that they could deny later. Generally this is a very cordial, professional establishment. Most of the time they are welcoming to all they serve. I am writing this to inform the deli manager that he needs to find those immature individuals and weed them out. read more

Prices are too high, deli workers look like prison inmates and Aprons are always dirty. If it weren't for their Friday BBQ I would never return. Service is inconsistent.I'll take my business to The Metropolitan! read more

Great store with quality goods and a nice selection. Don't be fooled by the name, there's nothing "thrifty" about shopping here. They have top quality goods and prices to match. But they have a good selection, great products including lots of specialty items and the cashiers are the best, friendly and helpful. read more

This store recently expanded into the nearby auto dealer which I know is very exciting for them. The main reason I come here, is that I can walk, and that the quality of their products are excellent. The produce department is clean and has a wide offering. I've gotten a number of items at the deli and have been pleased every time. The guacamole is amazing btw! The deli also has a 'soup hotline' so that you can call and find out what soup is featured that day. Seems funny, but its a nice little touch. During the summers, they grill out several days a week in the parking lot which is a nice change if you want to grab some kabobs to go. Tasty! The only reason it doesn't get 5 stars, is that Thriftway just tends to be expensive in general. Hence, I don't come here looking to do heavy duty shopping. Its good for fresh goods like produce, deli, meat, seafood, or if you just need a few things, but if you're stocking up on 'normal' stuff, you're gonna spend quite a bit more here. Its never overly crowded either, so you can get in and get out pretty quickly. And all the cashiers and staff seem friendly and helpful! read more

Maybe a bit more expensive than Fred Meyer or Safeway but you could not ask for friendlier people -- the cashiers and folks working in the deli/meat sections are very nice and very helpful. Love shopping there. read more

My response it to Donna E who wrote a review on 1/3. I am the staff member "J" who TRIED to assist her at that time. Normally I would never even bother to respond to something like this, but this time it is totally justified. First off, the conversation did not go like that. This person intertupted me while I was helping another customer and never said "please' or anything resembling that. After 3 attempts to give specific directions to the item she was looking for IF we carried it, while trying to continue helping the nice gentleman who's actual turn in line that it was, this person yelled loudly that I "wasn't even TRYING to help" and stormed off to another checkstand. The other custormers that were in line patiently waiting their turn, made several comments about this person's completely inappropriate behavior. We do try very hard to provide excellent customer service. I know almost all of our regular customers by first name and have been working at this store for over 20 years. It is unfortunate when an incident like this is posted completely one sided. Thank you to the customers who have made comments to me in person regarding this "incident" supporting the way I handled this. You know who you are.... (: read more

I love the pannini and burrito bar. The gluton free cookies from Liz Lovely are also amazing. Just beware, they have made a new rule of not allowing small pets inside the premesis. Otherwise-- this place feels like home. Every single employee is helpful and kind. If you are within walking distance this place is great. read more

The pizza was so good they have a variety of ginormous pizzas with different toppings but the best part is the size of it and the texture of the dough and crust it was def worth every penny to share it read more

Great grocery store a bit on the pricy side. I like to go here when we want somthing special to eat in. I can get just about anything from ceviche to challah bread to mexican coke in a bottle. Love this store great customer service and a WIDE selection of food and wines. Love this store! read more