Bouquets of fresh flowers greet you with a fragrant, uplifting scent and brilliant array of colors reminiscent of an old-world-style market in Europe. From the moment you enter Metropolitan Market, you know instantly that this is going to be a different grocery-shopping experience.

And that is exactly what it is—an experience. From our decadent deli, where our chefs cook up restaurant quality creations every day, to our world-class cheese counter, where our fromagĂ©re, or cheese expert, consults with a connoisseur to see what cheese goes best with Pinot Noir—this is a place where food is celebrated and those who love food find bliss.

Bringing You the Best for More Than 35 Years
It all began in 1971 with one store location in Seattle known as Food Markets Northwest, Inc. Today, more than 35 years later, Metropolitan Market has become an award-winning store with multiple locations throughout Seattle and Tacoma.

Throughout the years, it has always been our goal as the area's leading progressive, independent grocer to always be the first to bring you the best. Our specialists travel the world to find unique products of the highest quality that will satisfy even the most discriminating palate. Everything in our stores reflects this passion for food, from our knowledgeable specialist in each department, to the thousands of Good Cuisine recipes we've developed and our cooking kiosks, where you can experience the quality foods from our stores firsthand.

The Community Is at the Heart of All We Do
From Queen Anne and Admiral in West Seattle, to Sand Point, Federal Way and Tacoma's Proctor District, people in the communities that our stores call home are not only our customers but our neighbors as well. To show our support for these communities, we actively participate in building the community and reaching out to its members. From rebuilding the park at Sand Point, to hosting community events at Queen Anne—we are proud to be your community market.


NWSource People's Picks 2005 Finalist: Best Seattle gourmet food, high-end specialty groceries, kitchen and restaurant-supply stores and shops

Seattle Magazine: Best Restaurants Issue - Great Takeout
Takeout Foods: Grocery Stores
November 2005

NW Source: Great gal gifts for under $50:
The Food Loop at Metropolitan Market
November 30, 2005

NWSource People's Picks 2004 Finalist: Favorite place to go gourmet

Citysearch Seattle: Spotlight: Gourmet food and wine shops

Geegaw.com
Best sandwiches in Seattle

Seattle Magazine's Power 25: The Food King:
Metropolitan Market's CEO Terry Halverson is crowned one of the city's 25 most influential people
November 2004

Our Mission

People working together to enrich the lives of our customers by presenting an exciting marketplace, featuring a collection of world-class products with a passion for legendary service.

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