Ken’s Market

I love this market for so many reasons. It’s close to home, has everything you need and the staff is so friendly.
They recently remodeled and it looks spectacular. Very impressed!
My experience today was so wonderful that I had to write a review. We got a flower bouquet and Anne was so helpful! She wrapped up our flowers so beautifully that I just had to mention her!
This is the perfect local market.

A great place to stop for coffee or lunch! Delicious fresh salads and homemade soup. My go-​to spot if I don’t feel like dealing with the masses at Safeway or Trader Joe’s.

I like Ken’s Market for many, many reasons.
1. I worked there right outta college when I was trying to figure out life and stuff. It was a great place to work. Many of the people I worked with still work there – and I love seeing them when I go to Ken’s.
2. They have a solid variety of really good stuff. From quality produce, to awesome deli stuffs, hot coffee in the morning, to delicious-​er-​than-​top-​pot doughnuts, and more!
3. Some people complain about the prices – but I’m actually pretty sure they’re not that outrageous. If you want cheap shitty produce, go to TJ’s. If you want quality produce, go to Ken’s. You might pay a few cents more a pound – but it’s worth it.
4. Veggie trays. Fruit & cheese trays.
5. Turkey sandwich on the rosemary bread.
But surrusly. I love this place.

I’ve been going to Ken’s since I was 15 years old. Many of my friends worked there through high school. 25 years later, they still have great employees and top notch quality food and other products. As a family owned, independent business, it has always been a bit pricier than the large supermarkets. But for great customer service, supporting the local economy, and picking up some darn good meals after a long day, this place can’t be beat.
Tip: try to avoid parking on 6^th if possible… The bus makes a stop there and takes a break so you can’t back out. Never had an issue with parking otherwise.

This is a wonderful example of a community store. It is not a corporate giant but still has competitive prices. The service is hands down better then the horrible Queen Anne Safeway and is cleaner. The store has your basic needs and fresh produce. The deli is top quality and check out service is quick and accurate. The staff here clearly cares about their customers. Highly recommend Kens Market.

Sweet cute local market. Always well stocked with a nice owner! (I applied to work here at one point, he is a very nice man). I would not say it is the cleanest market I have been to, but I feel that’s a part of the ambiance. Feels local with local food and local ingredients.

This little market and deli is my new favorite lunch spot. They offer organic fruits and some of the best rotisserie chicken I’ve ever had. There employees are all really nice and always available to intelligently answer your questions. It’s one of those places you know your going to get quality and it’s consistent. Thanks kens market. –satisfied

Awesome neighborhood market. Always well-​stocked. Beautiful produce with very reasonable prices. Great selection of wine and craft beer. Great fresh coffee (including a seperate espresso walk-​up window). Great selection of bagels, pre-​made food, etc. Friendly staff. AND PARKING. If you can’t tell, I love this place. I’d do all my shopping here if they had better pricing on ‘name brand’ items, such as Kellog’s Cereal, frozen meals, etc. But 95% of my grocery shopping I do here.

Ken’s staff could not be better. I love this place.
As other reviews have indicated, it tends to trend a little to the pricey side, but I figure I am paying for convenience, so it’s hard to complain about that.
Also, love that in the back shelf they have prepackaged brussels sprouts. Be still, my beating heart.

Ken’s is the perfect neighborhood store. Great hours, great staff, a good selection including produce, meats and prepared foods (made in-​store). They even do an excellent job of holiday entrée prep, e.g. turkeys, lamb, duck, roasts … you pre-​order them, pick em up, and cook em for a great centerpiece to any meal. It’s the sort of place I visit many times a week for «that one thing», a snack for the kids after school, etc.

Actually, the market itself is pretty good. Great selection of chocolate which is really important to me:)
one thing: theres a girl that works there that needs a bit of an attitude adjustment:)

Ken’s is Fabulous!
If you want to buy cheap fruit and vegetables that deteriorate soon after you get home, shop at Safeway.
Since Met Food closed Ken’s has stepped up and filled the gap. Safeway has made no effort I can see to try to lure the Met customers. Ken’s has quality produce and products and the price is not very different, and sometimes the same or less than the new Met Market in Magnolia. And Ken’s has the best service. They know lots, hustle and look for something that would work if they don’t have it in stock. Ken’s is an excellent shopping experience every time.

*I love Ken’s the prices aren’t the best but it’s a real neighborhood gem
*I wish the world had more stores like this, they pack so much into a little space
*Really down to earth staff and so friendly

Super friendly staff, very convenient location! It is a bit pricy but a great neighborhood market! They always have great homemade soups and sandwiches and always very fresh produce.

Ken’s, I love you!
I recently discovered Ken’s Market after taking a new job down the street, one which requires me to do quite a bit of grocery shopping (I am a household manager). The family I work for send their kids to Coe elementary, which is right across the street from Ken’s. One afternoon I was walking the kids home from school and realized that I forgotten to get avocados for dinner. It was then I remembered the little corner market on the way home, and we stopped in. I couldn’t believe what I saw; there is SO much stuff in that little store! I’ve been to Ken’s now upwards of ten times in the last 8 weeks now, and I can honestly say that I cannot think of anything I have gone looking for there that I haven’t been able to find. From brand-​name products to delicious deli items to local baked goods and fresh produce, Ken’s has it all PLUS a really outstanding team of people working there! I now do all of my work grocery shopping at Ken’s and actually look forward to coming in here. Thank you Ken’s!

I love you, Ken’s. You are my go-​to market when I have nothing in my fridge or are too lazy to cook. Your chicken casserole, your beef pot roast, your Mac & Cheese are all appreciated. Maybe appreciated a little too much, judging by how much weight I’ve gained since I met you.
The reason why I’m giving you 4 stars, Ken’s, is that you’re a bit on the pricey side. But I understand. You’re not a giant chain store, so you don’t get the big discounts that Safeway’s or QFC does.
Besides, you’re so adorable, with your little produce aisle and your tray full of local desserts. Walking along your aisles makes me SO happy. You have no idea how much you fulfill me.
Oh, and Ken’s? Your staff = 5 stars. Love all the staff there.

Great for last minute dinner items, after school snacks, and great produce & deli! They make unique, tasty deli sandwiches and have a nice selection of beers, cold drinks, and on the go things. I wouldn’t shop here for staples though… for example, ice creams is $ 7/​quart, milk is $ 5/​gallon, and canned stuff is pretty overpriced. HOWEVER, they have excellent customer service, know their stuff when it comes to what they stock and finding obscure items, and they carry a range of items you won’t find at Safeway! I go there because of the staff, the coffee, and convenience.
Editing to add; The staff really make this store worth the trip!

I was originally under the impression that Ken’s Market was out of my price range when shopping for groceries. What I can tell you is that it isn’t, and is based more on what your tastes in food are.
No other place on Queen Anne that I am aware of sells Boarshead deli items. Ken’s does.
No other place on Queen Anne has the selection of Dogfish Head beers that Ken’s does.
No other place has truly homemade soups and chili. Ken’s does.
Albeit the item’s I mentioned might not be the cheapest on earth, I would rather have a little of those than a lot of something I didn’t like as much.
It took a little while to figure out where everything was, but once I did, Ken’s turned into the place we shop often.

A trip to Ken’s can be something of an ethical dilemma for me. Sometimes, I look down my list of potential purchases, and the «staple» foods are almost always MUCH more expensive than the same things at the «Way that is Safe». It’s kind of silly to pay $ 4 more for the exact same brand and bag of sugar. Sorry, Ken.
I usually spend my money at Ken’s on their really good produce (like brussels sprouts and chanterelles!), niche products like all-​raw heirloom coconut bars, and for the boyfriend, deli meats that don’t seem like they were extruded from a vat-​grown Turkey™.
Also, beer! Yay, beer.

Ken’s is a great little local grocery joint… but holy moly is it expensive!
Super Convenient, super nice people work there and they have some great stuff.
They have an awesome section of deuce-​deuces with some great specialty and micro brews.
Good wine and cheese selection too. They’ve got some amazing looking Mac & Cheese at the hot counter I haven’t tried yet… But I will try it for sure at some point.
I like this join cause it’s only a few blocks from my house and way less of a headache than Safeway.
They also have a Bank of America ATM inside– which is super convenient.
I like this place but fear it’s going to suffer now that the economy blows. We’ll see…