Ballinger Thriftway

After shopping exclusively at Metropolitan Market and PCC for years, it was a nice change coming here. The store's interior looks a bit dated but they have some exclusive items that are better than anywhere else. Their store made deli items and Greek dips are better than anywhere else, their beer and wine section has good variety but also a well curated selection of famous wines from local and international wineries. The price is definitely on the high end but for the few items that I can't find anywhere else, I'll continue coming back.

Great store with selection and prices similar to QFC or Safeway. What really sets this store apart (and the reason I will drive 10 extra minutes out of my way for it) is that there are no self-checkouts. When you come to Thriftway, you will get your groceries checked and bagged by an actual person, who in my experience, has always been helpful and friendly. I hate self-check out for so many reasons and at this point, it is pretty much unavoidable at most other stores. Not so at Thriftway. Also they have that yummy, locally made garlic sauce that makes everything so yummy. Go to Thriftway. Buy the garlic sauce. Have it and your other groceries checked out and bagged by a real person. Total win.

I just recently discovered this store. I needed to pick up some milk, but didn't feel like going to Safeway. I approached this place and decided to stop in. The store looked great and well put together. When it came to their prices, I knew that I would only be purchasing one thing here. I don't see how most people can afford to make groceries here as they have high prices. This seems to be more of a specialty store in between Met Market and and Safeway. The only thing that will keep me coming back here is their excellent wine section. They have a huge amount of selection of wines of all kinds and quality. There are some gems (Matthews, Kiona, Browne) there from Washington producers that you don't see too often in other stores. If I need specialty items, then I would return, and for the wine of course.

This place is more expensive than PCC, and there's nothing special about the products. The clerks and baggers are always nice though.

Great grocery store close to home with excellent service and quick checkout. I've seen some of the same employees in this store for years. That tells me this store is managed well. There prices may be higher, but that is okay with me given the proximity to my home and that they seem to be treating their employees right.

They have things here that Safeway. QFC. Fred Meyers, did not have. My wife was looking for 4 specific things and nobody else had it so good for you guys.

Wow everything is overpriced here severely compared to Safeway and qfc. Nothing thrift here...

I came in for a quick snack on my way to see my mom in Bellingham Washington. When I was at the deli counter there were so many good dishes that I couldn't choose 1. The 3 employees were so friendly and helpful ... they gave me a few suggestions and I was out the door with a healthy and super tasty container of chickpeas with roasted vegetables and a really delicious dressing :) BTW Beautiful store! Super healthy employees too!

First time here. I typically shop at PCC in Bothell. Stopped by to see what they had inside. Prices are definitely higher than PCC. They did have a very good selection of Indian cuisine and flours my client was looking for. We did not taste the food. The service was good no complaints. We had our own bags. The floral area was beautiful- prices were a little high for the presentation of the plants and flowers, pretty though. We did find a few bargains on water and storage containers. They did have the flour we needed to make Pudi, Roti ans Bryani this afternoon. We recommend this store when in the area. It was not very busy either.

Friendly employees! Quick checkout! The highest quality food nearby! Organized and clean store! It is more expensive to shop here than other corporate grocery stores, but you're paying for quality. By far the place to buy fresh produce and meats from. Our favorite grocery store in the neighborhood. Love you guys!P.S. if you are on a budget, it may be a good idea to purchase dry items from WinCo or a cheaper grocery store and to buy your produce and meat here. I won't buy fruit or steak from other stores anymore though lol.