Awesome grocery store, good food and service. Today the item I came for was gone. I asked a worker if they were about to fill it, they werent but they went and got some and filled it up essentially at my request. The cashiers are always efficient and the clientele are respectful. Definitely pay for the membership, it is worth it.

The two things that I love about the Central Co-op is their large variety of vegetarian/vegan products, the bulk section with also, a large variety of options, where you can bring your own jars if you live a less-waste lifestyle.The employees are very friendly and helpful! I just wish we lived closer, so we could visit more often. They also have a great selection of health and care items.Also, price-wise, the Central Co-op is very competitive, with many prices being lower than a Whole Foods.The one thing I wish they had in bulk is cleaning and personal higiene products as well.

I often experience the absolute worst customers there - old hippy white men who never took even feminism 101 or young white men who clearly need mental health help and passive aggressively project and try to take it out their angry with the world leftover teenage angst on me- but hands down was the instacart hipster couple who nearly ran me over with a cart then acted like I was at fault because I was walking down the same aisle as them. “Oh shut up lady,” they aggressed when I pointed out maybe they could do the small thing of watching out for other peoples ankles or perhaps smile and say excuse me like we are actually civilized.Customer service is great I have met the kindest nicest employees and volunteers there who go the extra mile and actually authentically have the desire and intention of helping. I have had wonderful conversations and lovely interactions with volunteer and staff every time I go there tho I will say some of you white people really need to pay attention to what your body is doing around and towards other bodies. And I am 100 per cent grateful to have access to grade A quality food thanks to hard worker farmers who take care of the soil and do this good earths work so we can eat. But perhaps the “equity” payments would be more equitable if the folks such as ugly instacart couple who felt it necessary to verbally assault someone they were having a negative impact on when she asserted her experience of THEM paid a redress fee for a person who’s account still owes and who has less less privilege than they

Great customer service. This store reminds me of an upscale Trader Joe’s and Grocery Outlet, but not as bougie as Whole Paycheck (Whole Foods).Excellent customer service! They are very helpful and down to earth.Great selection of food and beverages!

I tried the Dark Roast coffee. It was very uniquely strong and unique coffee. Highly recommended.

Favorite store. Small and nice. 💖

Great place for specialty ingredients (gluten free, dairy free, organic, produce and seasonings you cant find many other places, etc.). Higher than average prices though, so dont expect to do your regular grocery shopping here unless you dont mind paying above market average for it.

Best store to shop for groceries! Their delivery is quick, in a minute or two, groceries are packed well. You can communicate with the person putting your groceries together if there are replacements that needed for out of stock items and their personnel are courteous and helpful. I would recommend this shop!

This store rocks! They have a ton of allergen friendly and vegan options, helpful employees, and high quality prepared foods. Dairy Free Pro tip:They sell Kite Hill Almond Milk yogurt & cream cheese and its delicious.

Very nice store. They have what you need and the money stays in the community!

The checker Antonio should have been patience with me. As a non native English speaker is sometimes very challenging to understand and to be understood wearing the mask. He ignored me two times and he did not repeat whatever I did not understand, even after I said sorry two times. I will come back to Central coop, for sure, but I wont choose him as a checker. Thanks

Great food co-op! Excellent deli. Friendly, helpful staff. Small covered parking lot, hard to park with a large SUV or truck, but do-able.

This is a nice place to shop. Friendly staff, clean and pleasant atmosphere, wide selection of organic products.

I usually shop for groceries here. Well organize and easy to find items.

Love what they sell but theyre still forcing customers to wear masks. Im not willing to shop somewhere that promotes continued fear in their doors.

We are a co-op member and so proud of it, because I can tell they genuinely care about the quality of items they carry and their customers. This is the place to go if you want to support our local farmers and businesses. Their employees must be well taken care of too, because everyone we talk to seems happy and professional. Thank you so much everyone at Central Co-op, we appreciate all your hard work, especially during this pandemic. We just can’t wait to shop with our reusable bags/containers at their bulk section again! :)

Cross reference their pricing. Good quality generally. As a co-op you wouldnt expect them to price gouge.

Twice now Ive had to correct the price of bulk items that I almost had to pay over $2 per pound more than sticker price. Both times the clerk said yeah our computers been acting up. Well its been two weeks, your bulk prices should be up to date with whats on the price tag!

Great selection of natural and organic goods. Staff are all helpful. They have the most delicious roasted chicken and plantains at the prepared foods/cafe.

I went to this grocery store nearby to buy some snacks. I was fascinated with the polite guard who greeted me upon entering the store. The stocks were well-organized with proper price tags. Very convenient service!

Large bulk food items section for the eco-conscious minded consumer for using re-usable containers

I’m a member and LOVE LOVE LOVE this co op.

Fresh, local produce and wonderful gifts from local artists. Great place to buy houseplants, too!

Love this place. Everything they have is amazing and the staff is really helpful

It has 6$ gal milk. 🤯

When i was broke I was trying to buy a sandwich realized I didnt have enough money I asked if I can put it back and one of the employees just gave it to me. Ill remember that thanks you all!!

Amazing bulk foods section which makes it super easy to reduce the amount of packaging related waste that you produce

This store has the best selection of coffee beans Ive seen in the city. Every local roastery, with very recent roast dates. Elm, Slate, Bluebeard, Vachon... The list goes on. I always get my coffee here!

Theyve done an amazing job navigating covid safety and their mission. This store is my happy place.

I love, love, love Central Co-op, both because it is a genuinely community-owned and oriented organization, and because of their wonderful selection of products. Unlike corporate natural and high-end food options, Central Co-op has a commitment to working with local producers to support sustainable, people-driven agriculture both here in Washington (delicious local peaches!) and abroad (great fair-trade coffee!). I love to cook and make especial use of the bulk sections, fresh produce, and good dairy. The wine selection is also good. Finally, people there are always helpful and its refreshing to be checked out by someone who doesnt seem like theyve had their soul ground to bits by a giant corporation. This place is an asset to our community.

Great products, super friendly staff and lot of bulk bins. Love it.

Smaller neighborhood grocery store. But it has most of what you need, sources locally, and is easy to navigate. Membership is a plus Id recommend but is not required to get good food and household items at good prices. Covered parking with charging stations is awesome. Employees seem happy, as well. Recommend!

Quality stuff, very expensive. Whether or not its worth it is debatable

Love the selection here! Makes me love grocery shopping.

You’re gonna pay $11/lb for chicken breasts and no matter how non-GMO/organic they may be, it will not assuage the guilt

Ive been going to the Co-op for many, many years. Great place, great selection and I think (hope) the employees are treated well. The buyers are exceptional and safety is taken seriously.

Good bulk selection. Good coffee selection. As expensive as you would imagine a co-op to be. Great parking.Edit: on a staff recommendation I bought this chapstick, Ive only seen it here and its the best chapstick Ive ever had!

They have a nice selection of organic produce, body care products, and really great bulk bins. It is also nice they have a small garage for parking. They also have a small section with candles and inscense as well as items for gift giving. Some of the folks that work there are helpful and personable, but others not so much. It’s kind of pricey on some items, it’s a good idea to keep up with some really good sales that they have. I would say overall it’s a good place to shop. They do have some nice wines as well. You will have to be savvy when it comes to prices, however.

Excellent experience for my first time shopping. Treated very well by staff.

Community owned business with organic options

Wonderful place to shop! The staff were all so friendly and helpful! Great options including diverse local food choices.

I’ve been a member since 2012 and still call this place Mad Mar from when it used to be named Madison Market. Great selection of food, including organic produce, bulk foods, fresh fish, bones, and more. They are also very good about engaging their members through newsletters and voting.

I LOVE Central Co-op. It is my favorite place to go grocery shopping because I am able to use NO plastic at all!!! They let me bring my own jars & bags for produce, their dry bulk, their wet bulk & there frozen bulk!!! They even have things like sunscreen in bulk, isnt that so cool?!!?! I highly recommend checking this place out!

The best choice for ethical consumption. Locally owned, operated, and sourced, the Seattle co-op offers a great alternative to mega chain groceries stores that dont care about you or your community

Decent grocery store. Good produce. Grass fed grass finished meat. Great beer and wine selection.

Good place except i have no data in there

Good parking underground

The worst service by Sasha! Lied about product availability. Called, spoke to Sasha who said she went to the shelf and saw 5 items of the product I needed. I was gonna take the bus for an hour & a half each way, 3 hours total, 6 buss just for that 1 product, which I told her. She lied and said they have it in stock, I asked her to make sure, she lied and said yes. Last minute I spoke to the manager, she said they didnt have any in the store & didnt have it for 3 weeks. Because of that horrible incompetent Sasha I was about to waist 3 hours. Good thing I double checked.She shouldnt be working with people!

I’ve been shopping at the CO-OP since 1999 when it was Madison Market. Loved it then, love it now and thanks for staying open and keeping us all safe and fed during the pandemic. Honestly I can’t thank you enough.

One of my all-time favorite places! So many great employees and they have the best health food selection in the city. The grab n go case is a lifesaver sometimes, the coffee and juices are great, and I love getting green tea, oats, and hemp hearts in the bulk section.

Amazing selection, came here for Hakuna Banana products initially, but will DEFINITELY be back for everything else.

Best food! Amazing selection of organic and non GMO verified foods, HOWEVER, this month of July 2021 workers have been closing early. This has happened more than once and appears to be a new trend of theirs. Today they closed 20 minutes early, my daughter and I had raced over to buy our food. Another man had also been turned away and he had raced right from work to buy his food. We all met at PCC to buy our food because they are reliable about keeping their store open at their stated hours. My daughter and I will be now going to PCC if we need to get groceries at later hours. We spent lots of money, today we spent $101 dollars. I will be getting a PCC membership since now I will be shopping more at PCC for my daughter and me.

Its nice, the bulk section had most of what I wanted. I didnt see any seaweed but I may have overlooked it. It has a good variety of spices and cheeses. The personal care section is nice. The parking is better during the weekday.4/2019 Update: their bulk section has improved since I wrote this review. Thanks for listening Central co op folks!

My experience at Central Co-op upsetting. The atmosphere it was not pleasant. It Felt like, I wasn’t welcome. Coming from a different town. Living in Seattle for about a year. Just going to get some food is becoming a drag. Im made to feel like black people are not welcome. Just to do normal shopping. I think I made a big mistake moving here.

Im proud to be a member here! I do a lot of grocery shopping here. Like other reviewers have mentioned, the prices are a bit higher than what youll find elsewhere, but given the nature of the Co-op I find comfort in knowing that this money is helping to support local and sustainable businesses and helping to provide the employees with a good wage and benefits! I especially appreciate the bulk sections (dry goods, oils and vinegar, spices, soaps, etc.) and being able to use my own containers. I also often buy lunch at the deli which has a huge selection!

Great Organic Co-Op on Capitol Hill. Small, but packed with lots of great items. Lots of fresh produce and Specialty Items, Good Selection of items in the Bulk Section, Fresh Deli, Seafood, Cheeses, Coffee Bar, daily homemade soups, sandwiches, and other meal items. Grab breakfast, lunch, snack, or dinner. Small indoor seating area near Coffee and Deli. Plus several nice covered outdoor tables!Pretty large Natural Body Care and Supplements section.Great location! FREE Parking garage and street parking. If you live on the Hill, walking or biking are good options too!Its definitely worth the trip!

3.75 stars. Pricey BUT 1) You get what you pay for and 2) its mostly truly whole, natural food. Still, part of a Co-ops mission should be to sell people real and good food, offering them the healthy food basics at super cheap prices. They kind of fail to do that here. Produce (almost all organic, much of it local) prices range from average to expensive, for example. The bakery is so whatever/nothing. The deli could step up but I gather that they have space challenges. Hopefully those will be addressed soon and this little neighborhood gem can be fully realized soon. As it is, Central Co-Op has been around since 1978 and offers a complete range of goods that you would expect to find in a full supermarket, just without the chemicals and garbage you find in too much conventional food. Still, Trader Joes, a block away, offers some items at absurdly reduced prices compared with non-profit Central Co-Op. Its almost as if Central Co-Op has buried its head in the sand with regard to these types of realities. Also, Central Co-Op could be even better at carrying local goods. Ive heard from many local vendors how difficult it is to get their products on the shelves. Still, I have a soft spot for Central Co-Op; they do a good job and they have deep roots in our community. You should shop there.

I have always loved this grocery store. Staff always friendly and helpful. Awesome store made sandwiches, they are Huge! (Enough for 2 meals.) Delicious soups. Great deli salads and meats too. Large selection of breads and cheeses as well. Public restrooms are very clean.

This is my favorite grocery store. The bulk isle is absolutely stellar, and I love their selection of bulk spices and teas. Everyone who works here is friendly and welcoming, they create a super pleasant atmosphere. The deli is awesome too, sometimes I go there and get some soup and coconut rice for lunch.

Lots of options! This is a charming co-op of decent size and selection. Has an excellent variety of produce, fruits, and bulk goods. Special shout out to the juice and kombucha section, since the drinks are always super amazing and fresh. Ive taken a bunch of people here, and theyve always commented on the high quality. Cant go wrong here!

You can find a lot of local farm produced ingredients and various selections of organic food. The price is at high side so you need to pay more to get better quality of food.

My absolute favorite place to shop. Phenomenal staff, excellent selection, clean store and they also feature independent local brands.I had a staff member offer me to try a brand of yogurt called coyo and was forever hooked. It was after hearing a conversation I had with my friend about being completely satisfied with non dairy yogurts. This is the best out there and will never forget my experience at Central Co-op. Proud member there for five years.

This cozy, friendly grocery store on a main street has easy, accessible parking, a wide variety of fresh produce, one of Seattles best collections of loose leaf teas, and delicious prepared foods. For those needing a quick stop to work, there is a small cafe with tables and chairs, big windows, and espresso. Also, there is wifi!

Always a fantastic selection of food and household and gift items too!

I love shopping here. Service is always great and I leave feeling great that my money spent did not make some stock holders richer, but helped my community.

I love the co-op! They definitely arent cheap but if you catch the sales they have the best deals on organic/fair trade/local produce and snacks. Their wine tastings are also lovely

I really like the new and improved elevator from the parking garage. Driving a large vehicle and using that garage can be a little dicey but if you can park there then getting into the coop is easier than ever. I have never felt more welcome when talking to a cashier Checker person when I need something. They are so proactive and remain personally committed to making sure I find every item that Im looking for.

The cashier (Jessica) told me to take my mask off to check my id. Unsafe business practice - especially considering the new lock down rules.As a new member of the co-op I was disappointed with the unwelcoming attitude.

Do you even co-op bro?Humane food, humane labor, community commitment. What is not to love? Join the cult. I mean co-op. You will not regret your sense of belonging and the incredible groceries that it yields.

What can I say, both my wife & I absolutely adore this grocery store! We actually met there way back in the day. It hasn’t lost any of its charm & character, the produce selection is still second to none, and the shelves are stocked with the best food items you can find. Highly recommended!!!

This grocery store is the best. They support many local farms and they have lots of natural and healthy products. Their bulk section is great too!

They are good people their food is good I will go there everyday if I could for lunch. They have the greatest chicken ever and anything that you want and then the nicest people that you ever want to meet

Neat neighborhood store in Seattle.Good layout, product selection and friendly staff. Cool place.

Great produce and specials. Knowledgeable, helpful & friendly staff. Once you become a member-owner the saving really start especially during Owner Discount Days. Produce is always great, like having my very own Farmers Market. Wine tastings on Saturdays.Have you seen the new entrance, stairs and elevator? New location in Tacoma will open in Spring 2018!

Unsafe store. Employee wandering around without face mask. Talked to manager and was advised they have a medical condition and arent required to wear a mask!

Pros: The store carries a wide variety of excellent and interesting products. The produce is generally of very good quality. The meat is usually good, although the fat content of the ground beef is always lower than similarly labeled beef from a mainstream grocery store, which means the ground beef tends to be dry and bland. The fresh bread is really good, and the beer selection is great for store of this size.Cons: A significant proportion of the stores staff seem perpetually resentful and are just generally not good at their jobs. The butchers in the meat department are almost always grumpy. The people who run the smoothie station are frequently snarky or even downright rude, and the smoothies usually have off flavors from equipment not being cleaned at all between orders. Some of the cashiers are great at cashiering, but a number of them have surprisingly poor social skills and seem to resent that customers exist. The store is a bit small, and can get cramped when its busy. The staff are perpetually restocking much of the store, which makes things even more crowded. The restocking crew generally doesnt see any need to make way for customers who are trying to reach products; they seem to resent any interruption to their work, and will virtually never proactively stop what they are doing to let customers grab an item. If you ask them to move, be prepared for an eye roll or heavy sigh in response.

Kind, helpful, and friendly staff. Always love going to a genuine co-op grocer.

I have been a member for decades. Great store, a little too popular for its own good, it gets really crowded and the parking is impossible. Bike parking always full, too. Great produce and Ulis sausage keeps me coming back. Very friendly staff, and I feel good supporting the co-op structure.

First time shopping here and I wasnt disappointed. What a lovely, unique store! Had all the things I was looking for and then some!

Central co op led me to believe I would be switching to a position in grocery (from the deli). They knew my availability, and when applying for the grocery position I made that clear once again. They decided they couldn’t fit me into grocery, and no longer had hours in the deli for me. They offered a position in Seattle (which I literally cannot make work with daycare hours) so they wouldn’t have to give me severance. I am absolutely disgusted by the actions of this company, and I don’t intend on being quiet about it. I’m a single mom with no way to pay my rent next month. I will make sure everyone knows not to shop here.

Perfect. The Staff is perfect. I bought and broke a glass bottle in front of the store and they gave me a new one. Co-op is good for the hearth and for ecology so thats one of my favorite. And their products are good quality (even makeup, skin care, ....) ❣️❣️

Really friendly staff, and super clean store... Stocked up with delicious goodies for ya..

We love this place. Great staff, great selection. Lots of organic choices.

Central Co-op rocks. I love the quality and selection of food and sundries they carry, and they seem to continually update these. Not being a regular to Seattle, I really enjoy the wide variety of locally produced options. Many of these I have adopted into my regular shopping once Ive been able to find them near my home.

I like central co ok. Its great assortment of whole foods. Ran by the people. The staff super friendly to help.

This is a great store. A lot of healthy options and organic food. Everything is fresh. The prices are average. The biggest advantage of this grocery store, that a lot of stuff here are local, that’s why we support our Seattle farmers and manufacturers. I would recommend this store.

The best Capitol Hill store for a variety of health foods. Maintains a good selection of gluten free / vegan / allergen friendly breads. Meat selection is small but high quality. I still want more in produce variety, but they fulfill most necessities

Oh my gosh! So Im not from Seattle but I wish I lived here for the Central Co-op alone! This place is awesome. The mission, the employees, the products ... all are AMAZING! We unfortunately dont have a co-op like this back home so we were pretty stoked to have this experience. The variety of products was great. The produce was beautiful. The hot and pre-made food was delicious! And the staff were so freaking awesome! They were always so kind and nice and talkative and was stoked to have a connection with us. We felt very welcomed. I absolutely recommend anyone to go here ... whether youre a Seattle resident or just visiting. We walked the 1.5 uphill miles once a day while we were visiting. It was so much fun!

Amazing local co-op with comparable prices on basics and wide variety of specialty items. Also, full service coffee stand and delicious breakfast options makes this a great spot to stop for coffee in the morning. Highly recommend!

Employees are very helpful. Safety first is apparent.

Its pricey, but the deli items are superb. Beers are generally good, though some of the IPAs are a bit old (2 month+).

Great, reasonably priced produce.My favorite part about shopping here is that these folks are thoughtful about sourcing their products that have a positive ethical and ecological impact. For this reason, many things cost much more here than elsewhere, especially meat. However, cheaper meat has hidden costs for which the livestock pays now, and we and future generations will all end up paying.

Have really come to enjoy shopping here. Great selection, good hours, and reasonable prices. Employees are garden-variety coop surly but I think it is part of the charm.Really wish they had a larger quantity of higher quality bike parking. I frequently need to park my bike down the way, or chose to lock it on the cursed wiggles-U bike lock. Would be more willing to make my quick errand runs here if this barrier was removed.On the occasions I’ve visited by car I haven’t had an issue with standard parking. Almost always a space for a mid sized car.

Expensive but the bulk spices is very good if you want to get spices quickly and make something without having to buy a whole bottle. Fresh produce is very well kept and diverse and the ready made dishes are delicious. I recommend the spring mix and feta salad

I love this place! I became a member on my first visit without hesitation. I am a raw, organic vegan and the produce selection is great. They have fruit Ive never seen before and almost all the produce is local. I love anything that supports local community and sustainable organic farming.

Very friendly and helpful staffs

Ive been looking to get away from the chain stores, looking for a new grocery store, when I found central co-op. I jumped at the opportunity to ensure most of my money stays local. I read a lot of reviews that were questionable, but wed driven by before, and from the size on the outside it seemed like they would have a decent amount of selection. The outside of the store is misleading. Once youre inside you see that there is a lot of walled off space in odd shapes, and the store is tiny and cramped.The selection is reasonable for the size of the store, however that doesnt mean youll find what youre looking for. I saw a review that mentioned it was a great place for chicken feet, which I unfortunately thought meant that all chicken would be plentiful. There was literally more chicken feet than chicken breast. I realized that being more about local and natural, that my grocery list would have to reflect that sort of selection. There were so many items that were out of stock, and a lot of things that they just dont have room to stock. I left the store with less than half the items on my list.The staff is apathetic at best. Some are extremely passive aggressive. I felt like I was in their way while they were stocking things, for customers to buy... which is why they work there. Youll be better off not asking for help, unless you want a huge sigh and a point in the general direction, and then youre still just on your own.The parking area is tiny, if you have anything more than the smallest compact there are only about 4 spaces that your car will fit in, and theres maybe 30ish spaces at most anyway. Youll circle several times before you find a space that your car probably wont fit in. If youre close enough to walk or just need a few things and you can ride there it might be a better choice.I really wanted to like this place. I spent a while on the website and read a lot about it from other sources. I was even interested in joining the co-op until I actually went there. We wont be back.

Great selection and decent prices for organic and locally grown food. FAR better than Whole Foods. Watch for labels that will show you specially priced items and produce that is in season. They also have options for low income, if you are on EBT or other low income assistance talk to customer service.

Whenever at home in Seattle, my wife and I shop exclusively at the co-op. All produce is organic so no need to ask if it is or if it isn’t. Tons of healthy food and fresh cheese/meats to choose from, great selection of beer and wine as well as spirits. Can’t recommend this place highly enough.

Great selection - especially in the spice department. Love coming here both for weekly groceries and for a quick snack. They have a larger variety of meat substitutes - more than a chain grocery store.