Marvel Food & Deli

I came here to buy medicines and saw a large selection of pies. The pies are just super tasty, the price and size have not seen such prices for a long time. But the service feels like I'm doing you a great favor that they're working. The choice of goods is painfully large. I recommend this place only for pies.

I wish I lived closer to Marvel. What a treat to have an authentic store that offers so many products i grew up eating. I make it a point to drive down 45-50 mins out to stock up in some of my faves, and always end up buying too much.Their delis/meats/cheeses section offers just about anything you may be looking for. I love their prepared salads and marinates - always on point and pretty affordable. The smoked (hit and cold) mackerel is the best in WA. I get some for my dad to go along with beer, and he finds it to be "just like back home". Red/salmon caviar is usually a gamble (not a fan of bitter roe!) so I prefer to get it at Japanese grocery stores. However, last time I selected a jar from Marvel to try on open-faced sandwiches, and I was pleasantly surprised that it matched the quality and taste of what I usually get at Japanese stores. If only I remembered the exact brand/packaging I got!If you're into sweets, it's dangerous not to get carried away when seeing the vast variety of baked goodies this store offered. Wether it's a beautifully decorated cakes, pirozhnye, cookies - they are delightful! Also a great selection of ice cream and chocolate glazed sweet farmers cheese snack. What makes this place even more special is that not only they offer deli and bakery products -- they also offer free a huge variety of fresh produce AND cooked foods. It's almost impossible to resist the good smells coming from the cooked food section as you head toward the register. Be sure to grab some, you won't regret it! I love their pilaf, cabbage with chicken, stewed meats -- yummm!!!The best part -- the staff are always attentive and friendly. A group of hardworking women who seem to enjoy their work and always greet you with a smile and positive attitude!

I usually go on a weekday after 10:30Am to get their hot deli dishes. Its so fresh and fully stocked. The deli staff are so kind. The bakery goods are so yummy as well. Usually I grab their cakes, pretty good price.They also have a wide variety on their cold deli section. Stores usually busy but try to get there in the mid morning and you can get service and don't have to cramp thru their aisle.

Savor Authentic Slavic Tastes at Marvel!For those craving Slavic and Eastern European cuisine, Marvel is a must-visit. Their menu is a tribute to the region's culinary heritage, offering genuine flavors. With a welcoming ambiance and knowledgeable staff, your dining journey is complete. While it's take-out only, you can still relish these authentic tastes. From hearty stews to delicate pastries, Marvel captures the essence of Slavic cuisine.

This is the second Marvel Grocery Store and one I haven't ever been into until this past weekend. The place is very popular and gets congested terribly easy with customers. The deli set up is slightly different than the Tacoma location as it must be common to have heavy customer traffic and you have to pick a number in order to get waited on at the deli.They have about the same merchandise as the Tacoma location other than a few noticeable differences like the Auburn location has a hot case area(The Tacoma used to have one but no longer does) so you can get ready to eat food items like sausages and chicken. We had a chicken piece in a deep fried batter which was delicious but there was no sign for the name of what we had. Best get to the hot case area early in the day as the close it up in early to mid afternoon.On the flip side the Tacoma location has what looks like a fully functional bakery where you can purchase freshly baked breads while the Auburn location has packaged breads that looked shipped in.This location and the Tacoma location both have a wonderful freshly made dessert pastry section so there is plenty of sweet temptations at both locations but a few of those options look like they vary between the two locations.

Russian/Ukranian grocery with volumes of produce at reasonable prices. Has specialty sauces, canned goods and great jams/jellies. Wonderful prepared foods in the deli and a hot take out area. Bakery with wonderful cakes and other pastries.

Where to start...I like the ASSORTMENT.The QUALITY is good. I cannot say about everything, cause haven't tried all, but of all I tried I can say good. BUTTHE SERVICE IS BAD. Half of the personal doesn't speak English. Most of them speak only Ukrainian - I don't mind at all, but it's kinda rude when a person asks in Russian and get answer that he/she couldn't understand... There is no sign to take a number to be served in a deli and meat section. I didn't get that and was waiting for 15 minutes till another woman who was also a visitor told me what to do... And whether you go, the crowd pressures you. Spaces between aisles aren't enough for two people to walk by - that's why you always need to wait, or go another way to take what you need.

This is an Eastern Europe store and it's awesome. The breads and pastries are amazing and the staff helpful. Their selection of meats is great and a good variety. Highly recommend giving them a try if you're looking for unique ingredients and Eastern Europe foods.

I stopped in on a weekday afternoon to take advantage of their lunch deli. Some staff may appear cold but they are mostly friendly and helpful. I will be honest, it can be intimidating wanting to order food when there are no names on the dishes and you don't speak the language, but I took to the pointing method and faired rather well. I recommend trying their bottles pomegranate soda; It's really good. This is a market so you can order lunch, eat at the tables outside, and then get a quick grocery shopping trip in. Everything is clean and tidy. I can't wait to return, the food was so delicious.

Very unpleasant employee behind the bakery counter. Asked for milk in my free coffee they supply when you purchase in certain amount and she refused serving me as she said only americano. As far as I know americano comes with milk at any other coffee shop I've been. But it's her attitude that got me.