Stadium Thriftway

Just moved to the Stadium District. Love the deli. As I have to pack a lunch I can see myself spending a lot of $ here. Lol

I really like this store. Especially after Haggen moved in to the old Albertsons spot on 38^th street and ruined it. They have a good variety, a great deli and fair pricing.
I’ll start going here more often.

(This review should be noted that I only go in past midnight)
Usually quiet, only a handful of people in the store. Staff is usually working on a project or restocking. Incredible selection of cheese. Most grocery products have a local option. Great craft beer selection. Prices are high but you get what you pay for. Shop local folks!

This grocer is near my job, so I make weekly visits to stock up on vegetables if I am missing something for a meal, or if my house bunny runs out of a certain vegetable (s).
This market has a small section of vegan/​vegetarian meat items such as: Field Roast, spreadable vegan cheese, tofurky items, etc.
The deli also has a small Mexican to go bar, where you can order a burrito. I asked if the beans are vegan (not cooked using animal based broth) and it is in fact vegan. The chips and guac are pretty fantastic too.
I’m really disappointed that the produce department no longer carries wheat grass :(My bunny is very disappointed!

It can be kinda pricy if you do your daily grocery shopping here. But for a quick bite to eat its great. We come here often after running the stadium stairs, or before visiting The Copper Door. We usually grab a Grande Burrito from Bueno Burrito the pork is amazing! And you have to get the spicy guacamole! Its pretty much all amazing! The cold drinks are a normal price, so we usually grab a sparkling ice or a kombucha. They have an extensive beer and wine selection, and a coffee shop in the entry way. They also do fresh bbq out front of the store once a week. So yeah go get a burrito!

Why only one star because I can’t give it zero stars. The store is at the edge of Hilltop before you enter North Tacoma and the neighborhood isn’t so good. Terrible parking and you will find people just hanging out in the parking lot from time to time. The place is very high priced considering the products they sell. The staff is mostly rude and I’ve overheard them gossiping about other customers.

The perfect place to stop for breakfast /​lunch/​dinner and coffee… though its a little pricey for actual grocery shopping.
It is a staple in my daily life for at least one of my meals. I really love the deli, pasta bar, burrito and nacho bar and the variety of alcohol too.

Living halfway between Stadium Thriftwasy and Met Market, I increasingly come here (another advantage is its proximity to the Parkway). The Met’s remodel seems to be going in full rococo direction now with the prepared food section taking up the bulk of the entry. I guess this is what people want.
I enjoy the Thrifty post-​remodel (it’s now been a couple years). Much improved meat and fish section, beer section is great, and if you want prepared food, they have great sandwiches. The people who work here are really nice, down to earth, and helpful.

This place is über cute! Great customer service! Friendly for sure!
They’re deli has so much to choose from! I look forward to going back and buying many more lunch and dinners for my days at work.

Over the past year my wife and I have stopped using this grocery. Its prices are too high for the quality of food, particularly at the butcher counter. Too often, I’ve picked up ground meat here and found at home that the top layer of fresh beef hid a gray layer of older meat.

Stadium Thriftway is what one may expect. Very small grocer with the prices of a super market. High.
Features a deli, bakery, entry coffee shop and flower boutique.
Thriftway has a redbox competitor that releases hit movies prior to redbox, and at $.30 less per day rental :)
Normally, the parking is scary! -
Large SUV’s and monster trucks in compact parking spaces and high strung, negligent dog owners impatiently circling the lot with their eyes bugging out behind square glasses… Honking in a hurry to get their $ 6 gluten free bagels… Geez.
I honestly only come here late at night when I’m feeling lazy and don’t want to drive. In desperate need of cheap overpriced wine.
Other than the cleanliness of the store itself, not much stands out as great here.
Employee wise it’s bleak and dead on the floor, but the cashiers are very nice. Customer wise, someone is always at your heels with a cart or breathing down your neck.

Best beer selection in North Tacoma area. They have Stone variety packs, Sierra Nevada packs, tons of local stuff. Cans bottles cases. If you want a great craft beer selection, go here.
Other grocery shopping too expensive. Pass.
Sir McParvis

I come here everyday for lunch. I get soup and sometimes a sandwich. The soup selection is amazing. It is made in house and delicious. I am eating the portobello mushroom and sundries tomato bisque right now. I highly recommend the lunch here. Everything is fresh and high quality ingredients. Plus the people who work here are friendly! Soup… you’ve got to try the soup!

I’ve heard about this place and driven by it countless of times as I have never had a need to shop here since I don’t live in the area but since I was next door waiting for my truck, I decided to check out what all the hype is about their infamous Deli?!?
I have co-​workers that rave about this place and I’ve tasted a couple of things from here and they were pretty delish. I hadn’t had a bite since breakfast and it was going on 3pm so my eyes were going everywhere, but I wanted chicken and something my toddler could eat too, so I went with a meal that included a thigh, leg and jojos for $ 3.99, not bad? They have both baked and fried, I opted for baked and it was very tasty and juicy. I added a couple of their salt & vinegar wings that I’ve had before because I just couldn’t resist! YUM!
The deli was steady busy but moved fast, I didn’t even get a chance to look at ALL the yummies but if I’m in town again and need a quick bite I will definately stop by again.

The only real option for groceries in downtown Tacoma. Stadium Thriftway is a solid choice for unique deli items, meats, and produce. Obviously more expensive than your traditional stores because of the higher end items and being the only game in town. Don’t do your full grocery shopping here unless you can afford it. I use them for quick items I need or for their fresh made pizzas and deli items. They have an onsite smoker for meats and the pepperoni sticks are really good. Parking can be a challenge!

This is the kind of place that you wouldn’t expect to be able to get a good affordable meal from. Well most of the things in the store are overpriced I have to say that they’re hot food section is really good. I’ve had their breakfast sandwiches there bagels as well as their hot sandwiches and their salads. Everything is good. It’s a little bit more expensive than expected but you’re paying for quality.
I would definitely suggest coming here if you’re in the area and looking for a decent meal that’s not out of a basic price range.

This market store has been in Tacoma, forever. I absolutely love that it’s across from Stadium high school & downtown tacoma mars hill church. If you enjoy gourmet cheeses, assorted pastries, and a yummy deli, then this market is definitely for you!
Prices are a little bit higher but for the fresh produce and lively staff, I am always willing to pay more. Also, if you go to their ice cream section, it is the most exciting part! They have choices from high end local creameries: full tilt, old fashioned custard, Lopez creamery, whidbey island ice cream.
This store also offer free parking in their parking lot, making things a lot easier in a bustling city. Ask for a weekly flyer, they offer excellent cuts of beef and fresh caught fish.

Bottom line, they’re convenient for the locals, since this neighborhood is pretty underserved for supermarkets in a couple directions. They’re pretty nice, but, even by the standards of fancier grocery stores, a lot of their stuff is overpriced. It’s probably not the place to buy tons of fresh produce, especially since there are decent farmer’s markets within a reasonable drive. But they have nice stock for the most part, especially with non-​perishables, and the setup is nice.
I’ve always shopped here for little things – water, sandwich to go, other quick stuff. I really appreciate the quality here, and I’m glad they’re here. I’ll always keep coming back. But if I was stocking up for the whole household for the week, I’d probably drive a little farther to find a bigger store with better prices.
3 stars feels a little mean, but Unilocal defines it as A-​OK, which is right where these guys fall.

I love this place. I work in downtown Tacoma and my coworkers suggested this store. The selection is super unique. In the fresh meat/​seafood section you can even buy full baby octopus. They also have a great cold drink section.
I purchased a sandwich from the deli and it was incredible! It’s called «The Bavarian» and is ham, cheese, red onion, pepperoncini’s, and stone ground mustard on pretzel bread. AMAZING!

I’ve read through some of the other reviews.
I have to say, «not in the best area» is sort of far fetched. For Tacoma, this is one of the nicer areas. As for pricing, some have stated they are high. Well, as it is a down town locaiton they are of course adjusting for the real estate locale. Prices are as they would be if this store was IN Seattle.
While I do appreciate this Thriftway for the specialty deli and the incredible assortment of cheeses, I have to throw back a star for the seafood department. I wanted to make hand crafted cab cakes for my husband and I. When I called this store (as they are minutes away from my work), they stated they not only had fresh KING crab but that it was better/​easier to make crab cakes with that than the lump crab meat I was inquiring about. It’s my first try so, sure. Why not. On that trek, the gent went on to say that they actually make fresh crab cakes for purchase and are pre packaged the same morning and for sale in that dept.
I have an hr commute home to Seattle from Tacoma, am 7 months pregant and while make crab cakes from scratch sounded more than appealing-​when offered the easier route of buying fresh crab cakes pre made sounded like an even better plan.
Imagine my dissapointment after venturing here, getting the cakes and some other side items, then getting ALL the way home to realize-​they are maybe ¹⁄₃ crab meat but also filled with shrimp. Wish that guy on the phone had mentioned it. I made up four crab cakes, my husband and I each had a little bit of one crab cake and we tossed the rest.
For future reference, please label your «crab cakes» as «seafood cakes». That’s actually what they are. I won’t come back to this store. $ 60 in groceries when I could have gotten crab meat and my other groceries for half of that on my way home instead.
Side bar: Their customer service is pretty great, aside from this incident I’ve always had accurate service with a smile.