Great seafood, and beer selections. Plus a respectable asian food section. Prices are a little higher than Safeway, but worth it.

Great seafood, and beer selections. Plus a respectable asian food section. Prices are a little higher than Safeway, but worth it.
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I have used Central Market Bakery for all my cake needs for the past 2 years. All of my friends have started using them as well, but tasting the fresh cakes that I have had at Baby Showers,... More

I have used Central Market Bakery for all my cake needs for the past 2 years. All of my friends have started using them as well, but tasting the fresh cakes that I have had at Baby Showers, Birthdays, Graduations, & Weddings that I have hosted. The cake is made fresh the day you pick it up. The decorating of the cakes is unblievable. They are also so friendly, and try to accomodate your request. I usually use the Central Market Bakery in Mill Creek, but did use the one in North Seattle as well. I will definately be using them to order my wedding cake this next year.
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I love Central Market! We've tried doing our weekly shopping at the bland Top Foods nearer our house, but we always end up with a higher total. And the selection at Central is outstanding; there's... More

I love Central Market! We've tried doing our weekly shopping at the bland Top Foods nearer our house, but we always end up with a higher total. And the selection at Central is outstanding; there's no reason to shop anywhere else. And of course, no stupid card is needed. See ya later, Safeway and Albertsons! Among its charms, Central includes: a deli where the friendly guy behind the counter will let you sample meats and cheeses (oh so many kinds!); a meat counter with a huge variety of yummies, a great wine selection, with selections from the modest to the extravagant; Asian foods of all sorts, fantastic fresh fruits and veggies; and a cheese selection second to few others. I look forward to every shopping trip.
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Central Market is top notch in all of their departments. There is the traditional grocery store items and the bakery, deli, produce etc...is exceptional. The bakery is well stocked with tons of... More

Central Market is top notch in all of their departments. There is the traditional grocery store items and the bakery, deli, produce etc...is exceptional. The bakery is well stocked with tons of different kinds of cakes, pastries, lots of products made by small companies in the area. Moving on, there is a huge salad bar with a ton of different options. The meat case is packed with a variety of meat and cheese, more than I have seen anywhere. There is a separate area of prepared foods with about 5 different soups a day, sandwiches, burritos, turkey dinners and the standard fried chicken, jo-jos etc. Central Market has a bulk foods section with granolas, baking items, tons of candy (including sugar free) and a nice wall of bulk teas and spices. The store also has a nice selection of beauty and bath products all of which are natural. There is a large section of asian foods. Seafood and meat cases are always are fresh and well displayed. I am very picky about my produce and Central Market is one of two places I will buy it from (ballard market being the other). The produce here is reasonably priced and always fresh. There is a sushi counter in the middle of the produce and sushi is made throughout the day. The floral area always has lots to choose from. Prices at Central Market are a bit high, but their sale items are a deal. I like going to Central Market because they have what I might describe as a food court in the store. There is a Nathans Hot Dog place that also serves pizza, a mexican place and chinese food. Central Market is consistently clean (although, this doesn't seem true for the restrooms) and the workers are always friendly.
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If you haven't been to Central Market on North 99 then you're missing out. This place has an incredible meat department that has more kinds of products than I can shake a skewer at!!! Actually, I'm... More

If you haven't been to Central Market on North 99 then you're missing out. This place has an incredible meat department that has more kinds of products than I can shake a skewer at!!! Actually, I'm really just the one that buys the food and it's my partner that does the cooking. (He's an amazing cook!) We've been big fans of Central Market for a while. If you like Whole Foods, you'll like CM. But, what I like about CM more than WF is that the produce section is even larger than the Roosevelt WF location. And, it's even more diverse since the clientele going into CM runs all over the ethnicity rainbow. The areas where they don't do as well are in the wine department but that's okay because I've got places more local to me that I can venture to - that's where this place's sister location, Ballard Market, comes in. In the summer they have excellent choices for French dry rose' wines. YUM!
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I really like Central Market. You can get asian stuff too. Like Udon, Soba, Japanese snacks etc... And they sell *good* sushi too! I'm Japanese and kinda picky about sushi but this market's... More

I really like Central Market. You can get asian stuff too. Like Udon, Soba, Japanese snacks etc... And they sell *good* sushi too! I'm Japanese and kinda picky about sushi but this market's sushi is great. I also like salad bar ($6.99/pound).
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Think Global Market within reach. Central Market incorporates Uwajimaya, PCC/Whole Foods, Trader Joe's and QFC under one roof. I was astounded by how much inventory of perishables they keep in... More

Think Global Market within reach. Central Market incorporates Uwajimaya, PCC/Whole Foods, Trader Joe's and QFC under one roof. I was astounded by how much inventory of perishables they keep in stock. They all look so fresh! Reasons to check them out: 1) Abundant selection on produce 2) Ethnic variety of produce, dry goods, freezer section - lumpia 3) Organic produce, frozen veggies - Stahlbush 4) Food sample stations and food demonstrations - learn! 5) Cheese - dubliner, chevre 6) Bakery - fresh humbows! 7) Seafood - fresh clams or lobster anyone? 8) Price - reasonable. With the price of gas these days, why go to 3 different places to complete your shopping list? They have a coupon in the Chinook Book.
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I love everything about Central Market. You don't feel like you're in a big chain grocery store with it's selection, and the prices are unbeatable. They have every fruit and veggie you can think of... More

I love everything about Central Market. You don't feel like you're in a big chain grocery store with it's selection, and the prices are unbeatable. They have every fruit and veggie you can think of at fruit market prices! My only grip is that it's arrangement is kind-of clumsy - plan on taking a while if you have a shopping list, as some things can be hard to find if you don't know the store. The seafood is fresh and the guys working there are friendly and knowledgeable. They also have bulk grains of every kind if you feel the need to make that 11 whole grain bread!
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This place is an unpretentious treasure-trove, and my nomination for the best grocery store in the whole greater Seattle area. You can go in and buy basic staples like paper towels and Cheerios... More

This place is an unpretentious treasure-trove, and my nomination for the best grocery store in the whole greater Seattle area. You can go in and buy basic staples like paper towels and Cheerios for good prices , or you can browse through a wonderland of seafood... there is freshly made sausage, organic meat, strangely-shaped ethnic produce which you want to buy just for the bizarreness factor. It's the only place I've ever encountered fresh durian, which is a huge southeast Asian fruit that smells like roadkill... This market is just irresistible. It's got everything you could possibly want, and a lot of things you've never even heard of. Plus teapots and dishtowels, free samples and prepared goodies and 25-lb sacks of rice... If I didn't live all the way across town from it, I'd go there every time I shopped. It can get crowded at peak times, and it takes a while to navigate, so don't be in a hurry your first time there.
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I've not looked here for green tea but they have a wonderful selection of ethnic foods. Check out my review on it!

I've not looked here for green tea but they have a wonderful selection of ethnic foods. Check out my review on it!
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