Ken's Market

It's a neighborhood mainstay and the sandwiches are some of the best in the area.

Beware of people sitting on the sidewalk panhandling as you walk by. A female individual kicked at my dog, totally unprovoked as we walked past her. She is lucky my dog doesn't bite. I was tempted to, when I saw her do this to my lovable mutt. Calling anyone on the sales floor to report this lead nowhere as no one was answering. I ended up walking in to speak to an employee to report the incident and then warning everyone further along the same sidewalk, with a dog on leash, to be wary of this same individual.

Get the brisket sandwich...you WILL NOT be disappointed...probably one of the best sandwiches I've ever had. Great taste...slight kick...cole slaw in it compliments it really well...I don't even have to look at a menu anymore!

We love it here! The neighborhood Market that has been serving Phinney Ridge since the late 1960s (I think) is clean, organized and has just enough selection so as not to overwhelm. We once participated in an olive oil tasting and splurged on the delicious bottle of goodness! Staff are often found smiling, greeting and assisting their patrons in a way that is natural rather than a forced part of the job. Many organic items can be found in store, along with staples like cereals found elsewhere, giving shoppers a varied set of choices.

This review is specifically for the smash burger. The store seems great, clean with lots of local selection, but I had the pup with me (waiting outside) so I didn't have time to shop.The smash burger was completely on point, made to the exact specifications of a true smash burger. When you see that the price is only $6 it turns the experience from a great burger, to a great overall value as well.

This is a review for the burgers - we love smash burgers and these are top 3 in the city. Great burger!

Cute, smaller grocery store tucked in Phinney Ridge. Prices are higher on some items than you'll find at other area groceries, but it's honestly pretty competitive to other grocery stores. This store is also very clean with a nice deli counter. The staff is kind and professional, and it's not a self scanner!

Nice place but two slices of turkey on a $12 sandwich is ridiculous. I know Seattle is notorious for skimpy portions come on. Thanks Ken. Still hungry.

I've been an occasional customer at Ken's Market on Greenwood Avenue for more than sixteen years. Why not regular? The prices are high - they were considerably higher than PCC even before prices went up so much. But Ken's is convenient. It has amazed me again and again how there are frequently several more employees in the store than customers. That's great - so Ken's provides jobs for youth - no complaint about that. Preferably they have representation and health care, vacation, suitable benefits - for the prices Ken's charges. The reason I will not return to Ken's in 2023 is that management is too lax. The employees repeatedly express grievance about the management, and the employees do not have sufficient training. It is one thing for a cashier to express how very special they themselves are to customers - regularly. Fine! - self-love should be good. This is, however, like having an orchid shoved up to your face every time you come in.It is very much another thing for the same employee to critique the customer's choice of purchase - "Aren't you tired of that flavor, yet?" they said - and then for the insult to become a running joke among employees. No. Thank. You.The very-special cashier should not have questioned my purchase. That should be all. But. The other cashiers should not have made a joke of it when I was willing to forgive and give Ken's another try. I had been willing to be up-front and honest with staff, but that second chance only confirmed a consistent lack of basic tact. I can really only blame it on the manager.

Always such friendly and helpful employees! Always has what I need too. A great neighborhood market!