Choice Deli & Grocery

If you live in Seattle and have never been to Choice Deli, you're missing out. A hidden gem with a parking lot. 30 Northwest Micro brews on tap, and walls filled with refrigerated beer! The teriyaki was tasty, just the right amount of saltiness. The rice was steamed nicely and lightly smelled of saffron. Cool ambiance, patio or inside seating, very affordable. Did I mention the beer!

This place seems to have changed ownership since the last time I visited, and I'm all for it.
I'd been staring at the giant Teriyaki sign for months, so last week I finally stopped in.

The clerk is very cute and friendly, and as I was leaving, I asked him if they happened to speak Japanese (I'm always curious about Teriyaki places and whether they speak Japanese). Turns out he does! So I said ごちそうさま (thanked him for my meal) and he was surprised but pleased.
I came back today, and we chatted more about work, and all sorts of other things. He showed me the paper menu they have, so that I could order ahead if needed. I explained that I work up the road and make my own schedule, so I don't mind waiting.

This place has the best snack collection (as do many of these beer/snack markets) and I'm looking forward to relaxing with a beverage, once I'm out of my alcohol hiatus; the clerk mentioned the beer selection today during our chat.

These positive interactions alone are encouraging me to come back regularly, and I am very happy with my new acquaintance. I will need to bring my Husband and best friend with me soon.

The Teriyaki chicken I had last time was superb, and today I remembered to snap a pic of my shrimp stir fry. I didn't get a photo, but I also tried the French fries, which are nice and crispy. It looks like they cut the prawns in half (I've done that once at home to see what happens, I like how they curl up). The meal was also superb. I'll probably try something new each visit.

Highly recommend this one stop shop!

I’m not in the area of Ballard where Choice Deli is, but since I was in the area I stopped by. I’ve heard they do a great job with teriyaki, so I got a spicy chicken teriyaki combo to go. The place itself is nice. I’m not certain, but I think this place has been here for a while but they renovated it recently. There are tables to sit at inside and you order at the front counter. The place is a store and restaurant. They also sell beers on tap. They have a wide variety of wine and beer and their grocery section isn’t too bad either. Back to the food, the wait wasn’t too long and it feels shorter if you’re looking for stuff to buy. I’ve gotta say their teriyaki is legit. The spicy teriyaki was definitely on the spicier side and it tasted great. The chicken was cooked properly and the rice was tender as well. The gyoza were nicely deep-fried and the side salad with cabbage had the necessary Japanese salad dressing. I’m glad I visited and I hope to go back soon.

Best teriyaki since Teriyaki 1st, shoutout that place.

This place does not look like a teriyaki restaurant, but they absolutely kill it. Manage to have a killer selection of beer as well. Amazing.

Great selection of wine and beer, nice staff and good food. Also have many staples if you need milk, eggs or the like.

Great teriyaki, even better fish and chips!! Amazing selection of beer, craft beer, and wines. But what really stands out here are the employees. They are always friendly, cheerful, FUNNY, and helpful. The employees make this place, hands down. Tip for owner: whatever you're paying them, it's not enough. Keep up the great work !!!!

The menu is wonderful! All the dishes are so delicious, tons of flavor and very generous portions. The yakisoba is awesome as is all the teriyaki entrees.

This place is an absolute gem. It used to be a corner store I went to out of convenience, but since their remodel, I still come back although I no longer live in the neighborhood. Their teriyaki is dank and their wide drink selection allows me to try something new every time. Staff is always friendly and helpful, and the occasional heavy metal music is the cherry on top of it all for me. The vibe of Choice is unusual for sure, but its unique personality is something I’ve come to cherish in this city where most bars overexert themselves in an attempt to be trendy.

The chicken Katsu burger is out of this world!!! An absolute must try. Everything else is great as well but i cant get enough of that burger. :) they also have roughly 30 top notch beers on tap. Great place.

I love this place. Not sure it’s worth going out of the way to get to, but if you live in the area this should be your go to teriyaki and beer/wine shop. The food is good, lots of options for your beverage, friendly staff, enjoyable music and a decent place to sit outside and enjoy your purchases.

If you want some great beer with some great food, mixed with some great rock music, this is the place for you!

I've been coming to Choice Deli & Grocery for years because they have always had cheap beer and snacks. They have stepped up their game in a big way. Completely renovated with seating to drink and eat in store, plus a HUGE tap list, with the best prices in the area, seriously local micro brews for as low as $4.00. AND really freaking good food. Best soba and katsu around, and the portions are massive! The staff are super friendly and are in the know with all the new taps and beer offerings. These guys know what's up! As it has always been, Choice is a must stop for the best prices around for local beers, and now it's even better! Love this place!

I crave the teriyaki here all the time. Their chicken wings and gyoza are great too, katzu is less stellar but still fine. The beer selection is always changing-I can’t wait until they open up the outside tables and maybe more food options!

This is a very convenient store. It has just about anything you could think of plus decent teriyaki. There is ample outdoor seating, which in Seattle can be hard to find. When you walk in to the right you have your munchies. Plenty of treats, drinks, and frozen items. To the left you have your alcoholic selections. Beer, cider, you name it they have it more than the average corner store. There is indoor seating as well as a bar which you can order flights of whatever they have on tap. The workers are always friendly and you can usually count of a 15 minute prep time for teriyaki despite busy hours.

Really good food. Probably the best teriyaki in Ballard. The only problem I have is getting them to answer the phone so I can place an order. It's worth the trouble to save the $1-$3 PER DISH that you are charged by clicking the "Order Online" button that goes through PostMates.

I’ve never been here, but a trustworthy friend told me that this is the best teriyaki joint in all of Seattle. And he’s not one to lie, so you should eat here.

I just moved into the neighborhood and this place is the bane of my existence. I have to walk past here and resist the urge to buy their teriyaki every day. Its crispy, fast, and just absolutely fantastic. I've tried lots of places and this is the best quick teriyaki I've found in seattle so far.

NOT your typical convenience store anymore! They did a fantastic job remodeling. Delicious teriyaki, yakisoba, and hoagies. Espresso and beautiful desserts made in-house! AND tons of beer taps, a nice bar and seating area along with a huge selection of bottled beer & wine. And don't worry, part of it is still a convenience store (which is awesome for us neighbors). Check it out!

Very clean nice staff they offer good cooking food and serve beer

Amazing little spot! What a turn around from the old place it once was. They have incredible food, brews, and literally everything else you need. The staff is so kind and they remember your orders and drinks. What an awesome spot. Totally worth checking out if you haven't already! ♡♡