You say "quality" I say "Marlene's!!!" All the work is done for me. They only carry the best of the best, and the staff really tries to get all of your questions answered. I shop here as... More

You say "quality" I say "Marlene's!!!" All the work is done for me. They only carry the best of the best, and the staff really tries to get all of your questions answered. I shop here as frequently as I can and I've never left without a fistful of copies and flyers about health disorders and natural alternatives. Now there's an organic salad bar. Can you say 'HEAVEN'???? I need 6 more hours in a day so I can just spend it wandering around and looking at all of the amazing stuff.
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Make sure you call to confirm any special orders from the bakery! I ordered a vegan cake for a bridal shower and paid in advance. However, when I called to see if it was ready the day of the event,... More

Make sure you call to confirm any special orders from the bakery! I ordered a vegan cake for a bridal shower and paid in advance. However, when I called to see if it was ready the day of the event, they claimed to have no cake *and* no record of the order! Even though I paid! Terribly frustrating. They were able to make a cake right away and I picked it up late. The cake was delicious though. I'm not a vegan but thought it was probably one of the best chocolate cakes I've ever had.
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No one has better mercantile items than Marlene's and at very reasonable prices. I can find the most irresistable and unique gift items there - items to please the most difficult to shop for people... More

No one has better mercantile items than Marlene's and at very reasonable prices. I can find the most irresistable and unique gift items there - items to please the most difficult to shop for people on my Christmas list. Their staff is extremely helpful and always friendly. The store has a welcoming feel to it and the produce is wonderful. I do not find any of their products overpriced. If you shop the sales, they are competitive with any store out there!
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What a gem. I go to Marlene's when I know I need to find items that I can usually only get by driving all the way up to Seattle or on the internet. They have Goji Berries (YUM!). I get my... More

What a gem. I go to Marlene's when I know I need to find items that I can usually only get by driving all the way up to Seattle or on the internet. They have Goji Berries (YUM!). I get my laundry and cleaning items here if Fred Meyer is out. They are a little more expensive here. They have lots of good supplements too, but I choose to buy those at Super Supplements because Marlene's is really marked up on price. The produce selection is fantastic - can't be beat for organics in Tacoma. Their deli is delicious and the size of the store is perfect. I love the little unique items, like Chinese talismans, feng shui products, and great book selection. I'm not giving them a 5 star rating because some of their items are WAY overpriced.
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Marlene's has a fantastic selection of herbal and vitamin supplements, as well as organic, vegetarian, vegan, and other foods. There are also unique, hard-to-find gift items, such as Tibetan and... More

Marlene's has a fantastic selection of herbal and vitamin supplements, as well as organic, vegetarian, vegan, and other foods. There are also unique, hard-to-find gift items, such as Tibetan and Buddhist items, as well as some Native and earth-based items as well. A large collection of books can be found as well. Even makeup and toothpaste! On the far side of the store can be found a small area where a massage therapist can assist you too! The people who work at Marlene's are great, and know a great deal about a wide variety of items in the store! Definitely a favorite stop of mine.
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