QFC

Food poisoning and outdated food, from the most over-​priced grocery chain in town. After 4 returns in a year, we gave up. Even the Boar’s Head was bad. $ 14 a pound and it was rotten. I don’t think Boar’s Head was at fault. If you must shop here, watch out for the mice (the poor things were hiding under the shelves in the olive oil aisle), and check the dates. One of our returned items was a can of no-​name parmesan cheese almost two years old. If you live along Delridge this is the only grocery store for miles, unless you travel to the Roxbury Safeway. Delridge/​Highland Park needs more options.

This QFC in West Seattle is kinda sad. It’s small, the deli is not the best, and it’s expensive. Being open 24 hours is a bonus and I think it’s only redeeming quality. If you like QFC, take the time to drive to the other location in West Seattle near the Junction.
I came in here with a friend who lives nearby to grab some pain medication for him, and they didn’t have the brand he wanted. We went to get a snack, and the choices in the deli were far and few between. It was 9:30 pm and super picked over with not much to choose from at all.
The security guard staring at everyone at the checkout lanes gave out a weird vibe. I’ve never seen security in a grocery store. Says a lot.

I live ¼ mile from this QFC and I shop there like it was a 7 – 11. If need one or two items I might go here. Other than that I shop at other stores. This and all QFCs are overrated, overpriced and at this store are very rude. It’s not the holiday program it’s the simple truth.
I will not support this big chain store; when smaller stores have better quality at a lower price.

I would love to write an amazing review about QFC at Westwood Village but I cannot. This store seems like everyone who works there is miserable and it reflects on the service you receive. The shelves are always half-​stocked or out. The deli is one of the worst. I’ve been told by QFC employees that they are short staffed due to lake of employees. I get harassed for change by 3 homeless people before I even step one foot in the store. The managers tell me it’s not their problem and that its Westwood Village’s problem. Take control of your business!!!
Smile and serve your customers!!! The quality of the products are in question at times too. Often my milk goes sour in just two days and after he bread I purchase there goes moldy quick. It’s too bad I am writing this post and I feel awful to an extent for this but it is true. I don’t get it!!!

I really like the staff that works there they are great. The issue is the homeless population that has taken up court there. Once there was a gentleman that was drunk in the ladies room, and laying on the floor so no one could use it. Almost every time I walk into that store there’s people running out of the door stealing items. You always tend to hold your purse a bit tighter when you walk through their doors. I once actually had my drink stolen from Starbucks, at the pick up window. There was a teen hoodlum sitting on the bench out front drinking it. I try to avoid this place at all costs but if I have to go I make sure I had my money in my shoe– and that includes even at 10 AM on a Tuesday morning.

Maybe a 2.5 star act. It’s the quintessential QFC that happens to be there when you go to visit Target or the gym. From exterior to interior, the whole place bears a sense of having seen brighter days. Even the Top Pot doughnut cabinet as you walk in looks tired and despondent. The employees are cheerful enough but always in a business as usual mode. They do have a decent cheese section, an olive bar, a hot deli and the selection of brands you’d expect from this chain. It’s not that it’s not clean in there, but it feels shabby, if that makes any sense. I’ve been visiting this location for years since I joined the gym around the corner and Westwood Village has long been the only real major shopping center in West Seattle, so it’s hard to avoid it. Since moving my membership to another gym I rarely frequent this QFC. If you can’t bear the idea of driving all the way to Metro Market, PCC or the Admiral Safeway, you go here because it’s close and they have something that will suffice.

I did not imagine my opinion of this QFC could be any worse, but I was wrong. Customer service has gone even farther down hill and the prices are higher than the Target just around the corner which almost has an even better selection. I only shop here when it’s inconvenient to go anywhere else.

This QFC is close to me, so I use it for convenience items. Generally, they are a bit pricey, but you can really score some good deals if you watch the sale and flyer items.
Bonus: the wine department is awesome. They have even special ordered me things and called to other QFCs to find some wine that I wanted.

This store is simply terrible. Rude staff, always dirty deli meat and cheese slicers, hair in their salads, employees eating food behind the counter, shelves full of outdated products. I can go on for hours. Save yourself some time and shop somewhere better. Trader Joes or Safeway are so much nicer in every way.

This QFC is very special to me! Its the first NW grocery store I ever step foot in and it was the only one my fiancé would go to when he loved here by himself. So, I am biased. The employees are incredibly kind and are helpful when you seek them out.
I always go at night so I never encounter long lines.

This QFC was okay, I like QFC, but for this one I would only give 3 stars, I felt like I had more options in the one on Broadway on certain organic brands I like. But so glad to know they have a good variety of organic produce here too! Staff is pretty helpful, and the lady that monitors the self check out area was really great with checking IDs for who was paying for the alcohol! =)
Overall, great produce and organized shelves and some pretty great prices on steak sometimes.
TIPS: Its a little cold in there so bring a light sweater or jacket, also DONT FORGET YOUR REUSABLE BAGS!

Wow. I have never had such bad service at a grocery store. I was in a hurry to get back to work on my lunch break and am new to a gluten-​free/​anti-​inflammatory diet. I decided to get some lunch meat from the deli and veggies to make «American sushi.» (I just wrap meat around avocados, cucumbers, carrots, whatever I feel like and slice into sushi rolls.)
The person in the deli was talking to a friend while I was patiently waiting. While she was laughing with her friend, she put her hands (with protectant gloves on) from the countertop, wiped her nose while laughing, and then emptied a bag of lettuce into it’s bin. Yuck. I gave her two minutes and then I asked politely if I could be helped. She looked around, looked at me and the people behind me with an attitude and, without saying a word, went into the back.
I saw an employee walking by (which happened to be the store manager –John.) I asked him to help us. He didn’t smile or say anything customer-​service oriented such as, «I’d be happy to.» He just said, «Uhhhhhhm, let me find someone who can help you.» And disappeared.
I went to Trader Joe’s and was in and out in minutes.
I can understand that everyone has their bad days and maybe something was going on in the back that was more important than the customer. On the other hand, this sadly is not the first time I’ve had bad service here. It will, however, be the last time.

They have most anything you’d expect to find at a typical grocery store. They’re open 24 hours, which is convenient. Parking is always easy to find. They also have a lot of fresh, organic produce (unlike other chain grocery stores in the area). The staff is always friendly and helpful, and the checkout lines are never too long. They have a good selection and the shelves are usually stocked well. Prices are slightly higher than Safeway and Albertsons, but you definitely get better quality here.

I was getting Thanksgiving Dinner Shopping done here and got very bad attitude from deli worker, I asked her for something to use to get some items from the olive bar and she said that for me to wait because she was doing the best she could.
I said no problem, and then I asked her for a lids to the containers that I had filled and she then said, «I am only one person, I’m doing the best I can». I told her this is a 24 hour store, so why is it taking so long to get the proper items for the olive bar, I mean they had all night to do it and I was there at 9:00 am.
Now, I am in the service industry, and I don’t want to give anyone grief, because I don’t like getting rude customers attitudes too but I did not start this. I did not want to use my hands to get the olives, and I needed a lid to for the products.
Finally, I got what I wanted and then asked me if I was «Happy», I did not want to make it worse so I just walked away.
I know what good and bad service is, I know about attitudes, I know why people in service behave the way they do and it is because they do not get the support they need to get the job done properly.
She was stressed, I was in a hurry not a good combination. If she needed help there should be help for her. Either she was pretty new, or I rubbed her the wrong way. But attitude like that is not good and for a business I would not like to have that person serving customers.

This place is easy access from my neighborhood westwood village area and always open. love it.

I don’t understand all the poor reviews. While definitely not the nicest QFC in town it is the nicest grocery store in this part of town. I have always received fine service and have a witnessed others receiving fine service. The selection far exceeds the Safeway down the road and the store is far cleaner and sanitary. For being just several blocks into Seattle this store also seems much safer than the Safeway in White Center.

I do not go to QFC’s for my grocery shopping.
For a few reasons (with * subpoints):
–Their produce is (out site of M) the most expensive I’ve seen in a store that isn’t organic.
*The Quality IS pretty reliable but not usually Quite worth the price.
–This place seems pretty much devoted to mostly single the middle aged and up who don’t like to/can’t cook their own meals. (LOTS of prepared stuff in single serving. It’s a little depressing.)
–The magazine section is mostly children’s gift books (last minute/​no thought birthday presents for the negligent grandparent/​aunt/​uncle) and airline books.
However I do get lunch, coffee and flowers here. Again the flowers and lunch are pretty spendy– but when I am on the run and I need flowers that are not wilted or just a bizarre combination I go here.

This QFC is definitely not my first choice when I need groceries, but when I’m in a pinch for time, I will shop here. Generally, their products are way overpriced and you’re limited in choice. The layout of the store is semi awkward (having the beer section at the opposite end from the wine makes no sense to me).
Seriously though, I’ve been here several times and have found expired items on their shelves. From organic bean dip and coffee creamers to cereal and crackers. It infuriates me that I now have to check everything I buy with such scrutiny. I should be able to trust such a high priced establishment to keep tabs on their inventory. The produce section is also limited and I’ve seen wrappers with gum wadded up and stuffed in between fruit.
Tip: If you need to run to the store before a Seahawks game to pick up a few things, don’t at this place. They had one cashier working and two of the self-​check out machines were down at 10:30 in the morning!
The ladies behind the deli counter are the only thing this store has going for them, they are very helpful and nice.

As grocery stores in West Seattle goes, this is certainly not my favorite, but it IS the nicest chain store we have at the south end of the peninsula. I don’t always feel like driving all the way to the north end for PCC or Metro Market, and I also don’t always feel like dropping my entire paycheck at those stores either…
The produce department here is pretty decent. They don’t always have what I need, nor is it always the cheapest when they do (though they DO have better pricing than most of the other markets in West Seattle).
When I need nicer or more interesting (not to mention LOCAL) produce, I’ll be more likely to hit up Tony’s Market on Barton and 35^th (when they’re open for the season), or the new little produce market on Fauntleroy and Avalon/​Alaska.
They have a good selection of wine, ciders, and beer. Their deli and meat cases are pretty varied w/​regard to choices of fresh foods. Same with cheese and dairy. The «middle of the market», aka the Processed Foods aisles, is your standard fare of all the big brands and some odds/​ends.
I think they do a better job than most at stocking «ethnic» foods and spices, but again, if I need something more specific or more specialized, all I have to do is peruse a plethora of choices a few blocks away in White Center. So, QFC isn’t going to be my first choice for unusual items, just the most convenient choice when I need the basics; milk, cheese, deli items, cereal, fruit, etc.
The ONLY problem I really have with this market is the staff. Most of them are unhelpful at best, and many are downright rude. I regularly hear them whining about their co-​workers and/​or customers in front of customers, or even TO customers. I’ve talked to the manager about this, but nothing seems to change in the 2 years I’ve been shopping here. That said, there are some staff here that go above and beyond the call of duty, and I have also been sure to let them (and management) know that they’re doing a great job. Some key examples are the guys & gals in the meat department, the wine department, and one particular gal in the deli (I can’t remember her name, but she’s African American and she’s GREAT).
I wish we had a little more choice market-​wise here at my end of West Seattle, but all in all, QFC suits most of my needs. And I’m lucky that I have other choices when they don’t.

I shop at this QFC every week. I like the specialty coupons a lot that they send me, specifying on items I frequently buy. Great coupons. I like the organization of the store… easy to navigate. Their wine selection is good… I often try the ones on display and enjoy their well priced Malbecs (Argentinian wine). Overall, I am satisfid and routinely choose this store over Safeway.
BUT… one thing I feel compelled to Unilocal about is their staff! Rob is GREAT… smiling, quick on his feet with a genuine smile. Bald black guy with the earrings (I apologize… don’t know your name) is super friendly and festive during football season with his Hawks’ gear. He always seems talkative and sincere. Desiree… young bagger– she seems to have been taught customer service pretty well. Good eye contact, etc. But then there’s Wendy. Wendy always looks bored, annoyed and in a daze. She doesn’t smile. She doesn’t act interested in even PRETENDING to be in a good mood Her hair is a mess, she stands at the checkout slumped over and honestly… makes me avoid her line at all costs! With this economy, I bet QFC could find several applicants ready to work with a smile on his/​her face.

This is the worst supermarket in West Seattle.
This QFC terribly understaffed, ridiculously overpriced (unless you are buying coke and «mac n’ cheese»), often poorly merchandised (empty shelves, missing prices, poor selections), is under lit, and really is just a dump.
I’d rather go to the even MORE overpriced Thriftway that is farther away, than stop at this store. No more.