Altha’s Cajun Grocery

What a goldmine gem right here in the south end. Finding real Boudin in Seattle is non existent but Altha's has everything.

If I could give them 10 stars, I would. I was looking for Cajun grocery for ages, and found them through Yelp! We came in on Saturday afternoon to check them out because it has been too long since I have gotten to enjoy gator meat. We stocked up on some sweet treats, seasonings, and got to sample their gumbo. There is no picture I can take or description I can give to do the flavor justice. It brought me straight back to New Orleans. We will be coming back for that soon! Many of their products come directly from Louisiana-I have family there and I was recognizing items that I've only seen in Louisiana. It made me feel emotional in a wonderful way. The man working there was a delight. He was so friendly and warm, and we had a nice conversation. This store is a hidden jewel-it has a bunch of seasonings, bases, preserves, pecan pies, pralines and frozen meats so we can recreate Southern flavors that we love in our kitchen. This was truly a pleasure, and my favorite shop of 2023 easily. Do yourself a favor and come see them!

We always stuff our suitcases when we come back from visiting my wife's family in her hometown of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana so we were beyond excited to find this place. The boudin is amazing and so was the gumbo that they call gumbou because they put a boudin link in it. They also have Bluebell ice cream so my Texan heart was in love. They have all the spices and seasonings you could dream of and so much amazing stuff from Poche's that you just can't get here. The family who owns it is so friendly and we just love it!

I've heard amazing stories about Altha's selection of Louisiana seasonings and food items and I had check it out for myself. My family is from my Louisiana and I grew up eating gumbo, hot water cornbread, dirty rice and much more. I also know the items to make those kinds of foods are almost impossible to find in Washington. Thankfully, Altha's is the place to go.I stopped in yesterday evening and was excited to pick up items for gumbo and their deli. Sadly, they stopped the food service due to lack of staff, but they had gumbo for sale. This place is amazing with a huge variety of foods. They have everything from turkey legs to boudin. The owner of the store was very kind and even gave us a sample of gumbo. This is the only black-owned grocery store in the state of Washington and it was great to support and celebrate and much needed addition.

Best gumbo and red beans and rice in Seattle hands down !!! The people that work there are hard working genuine souls ... you will get a conversation out of everyone that's in there ... Southern hospitality

Hell yeah!! I'm from New Orleans and this place hits hard!! If you looking for the authentic New Orleans stuff hit this place.

I stopped in for lunch, ordered catfish and hush puppies. It came coleslaw and baked beans... and several dipping sauces. Everything was prepared just right. All the food pairings were perfect together.The portions were huge, more than adequate. Each dipping sauce gave a different experience of the fish.The service was personal and very friendly... a tribute to Altha. I believe her picture covers one of the windows... looks like she was a warm person. Life goes on, and this restaurant will go on. Best Cajun I've had in a long time.

Altha's has the BEST seasonings and the BEST prepared food. They're so friendly! For real people people! The store is nice and quaint. Well organized with a great vibe! I bought a gator tail and it was so fresh.

I'm so glad there's a local place for Cajun food. I can't be chasin' down the Where Ya At Matt food truck all over town or spend the evening driving all the way out to White Center for Crawfish House. Lucky for Kent they have a Cajun restaurant right in middle of the downtown area.I found parking on the street. A line had already formed when I got there. What's unique about this restaurant is that next door is a mini grocery store with Cajun items you won't find at Freddy's or Safeway. I don't know how to cook Cajun food but it's great that they sell condiments like Louisiana tartar sauce and hot sauce. I ordered a Po'boy and a side of red beans and rice. The wait was about 15-20 minutes. I'm glad they don't skimp on the shrimp and I definitely had leftovers. Something to think about if you're considering sharing with someone. Also they pack to-go orders in paper bags instead of plastic. Thumbs up to them for being environmentally conscious.New Orleans is a fun city to visit. I'm sure I'll be back someday but in the meantime I'm glad I can visit Altha's when I'm craving southern food. The employees are really friendly too.

If you are looking for Cajun spices and or food this is a great place to head to. Looking for that elusive boudin sausage it's here, crawfish meat pies are here. Lots of spices and frozen food. But wait they have a little deli space that serves a limited but tasty menu. The staff are very friendly and helpful. So head down to this little mom and pop shop for a taste nawlins