QFC (North End)
206-230-0745
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One of the North End's anchors is QFC. Although part of a national chain -- Kroger -- the store gives the impression it was built with Mercer Island residents in mind. If you are planning a special meal, this is the place to shop. It has a comprehensive wine collection, imported cheeses, a deli for appetizers, an on-site bakery and a Redbox for DVD rentals, making it ideal for one-stop shopping. QFC stocks every grocery conceivable, fresh produce, seafood and meats, and the extras that make the store special – a collection of books and magazines, hostess gifts, houseplants and cut flowers. There is a Starbucks on site with tables so you can drink your latte and eat a freshly made sandwich from the deli before you depart.
- Hours: Daily, 24 hrs
- Handicap Accessible: The store is on ground level and has automatic doors.
- Payments accepted: American Express, Cash, Debit Card, Discover, MasterCard, Personal Check, Visa
- Products: Butcher, bakery, seafood, books, magazines, cheese, floral, fresh produce, salad bar, wine, beer, all manner of food and house products
- Food & dining options: Gluten-free, Kosher, Low calorie, Natural, Organic, Sugar-free
- General services: Eat-in, Take-out
- Specialties: Fresh bread, daily fresh sushi, private label foods, cheese
- ATM: Yes
- Parking: Free lot
- Private events: No
- Grocery services: Bakery on premises, Beer, Butcher, Cheese shop, Coffee Shop, Florist, Wine
- Firewood: Yes
- Ice: Yes
- Propane: Yes
What a shame! This has all been true up until this last week. No longer does this QFC feel like a community store "reflecting concerns of the residents". As of the week of October 10, 2011 its just another store in the Kroger chain. Automatic check-out lines have been installed this week complete with a take-out chicken case right in front! Just like Fred Meyer. Any Fred Meyer.
I've been shopping at this grocery since before it became a QFC. I'll be so sad to say goodbye! Especially since the changes in recent years could accurately be characterized as true upgrades. Now this lovely community food store has been most decidedly downgraded!
Alas, I will be shopping at Trader Joes, the MI Albertson's or the South End QFC which still demonstrates a measure of originality and awareness of community ambience.
Ah for the good old days before mediocrity became so insidious, you could actually tell the difference!