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Specialty Food Shops and Markets in Seattle.

All 14 specialty food shops and markets we cover in Seattle, from Georgetown, Pike Place Market and University Village, on one map with addresses, hours and directions.

All 14

Specialty Food Shops and Markets, district by district.

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Pike Place Market4 places

  • Italian and specialty grocery at the Economy Market entrance since 1946, with 200+ cheeses, cured meats, 1,800+ wines upstairs, microbrews and a café counter for sandwiches and espresso.

  • Washington cherry-orchard company in the Market since 1992, selling naturally dried and chocolate-covered cherries, nuts and sauces with no preservatives; a common stop for gift tins.

  • Tea and spice shop that began as a small stall in Pike Place Market in 1911 and still keeps its retail store here, selling bulk and prepackaged teas and spices.

  • Cacao shop at the north end of Western Ave selling chocolate and other cacao-based goods: cacao teas, spice rubs, mixology kits and cocoa-butter body care.

Capitol Hill1 place

  • Ice cream shop open since 2009 just south of Cal Anderson Park; everything is churned on site in one of the company's largest kitchens, which also supplies its other walk-up windows.

Ballard1 place

  • Year-round Sunday farmers market on the cobblestone stretch of Ballard Ave NW from 20th Ave NW to NW Market St; accepts EBT/SNAP, WIC, Fresh Bucks and cards.

University Village3 places

  • Family-owned Seattle chocolatier making handmade chocolates since 1982 with natural and organic ingredients; founder Fran Bigelow helped start the US artisan chocolate movement.

  • Family-owned candy shop with an old-fashioned feel, running for almost 40 years and selling gummies, sours, licorice, chocolates and truffles.

  • Locally owned gourmet take-out shop with ready-to-heat soups, salads, entrées and desserts made daily, plus frozen lasagnas, pizza and cookie dough to bring home.

Georgetown5 places

  • Fran's chocolate factory store, where a viewing area lets you watch the chocolates being hand-made; tasting tours are offered and the salted caramels are the signature buy.

  • Art-filled cafe next to Fantagraphics serving espresso drinks, pastries and breakfast sandwiches; the Seattle Times singles out the pistachio mocha.

  • Urban tasting room of a family-owned Woodinville winery, pouring Washington reds and whites by the flight and selling bottles, with regular events such as Vinyl Thursdays.

  • Bagel shop and small grocer in a former corner store near Oxbow Park, with housemade schmears, breakfast and lunch sandwiches, local produce and goods from small Northwest makers.

  • Hawaiian bakery selling whole cakes and slices, including the rainbow cake with strawberry-guava, lime and orange-passionfruit layers, plus mango cream cheese pie.

Pike Place MarketCapitol HillBallardUniversity VillageGeorgetown

Good to know

Questions, answered.

Where is the best area for specialty food shops and markets in Seattle?

Georgetown has the most, with 5, followed by Pike Place Market (4) and University Village (3). Each district page has the full store list with hours and directions.

How many specialty food shops and markets does this guide cover?

14, across 5 districts. Every listing has its address and hours and links to the store's own site.

Are these listings kept up to date?

Yes. Every store is re-checked against its own site, brand locator or mall directory at least every six months, and closed stores come off the list.

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