I really like shopping at my local Kirkland Safeway store, Live Search Local: Safeway Stores located at 12519 NE 85^th St, Kirkland WA  98033.  It is actually located on Rose Hill, in Kirkland.  I guess that I am partial to Safeway because I have learned their products, their specials, and their similar layouts in Safeway stores from Alaska to Arizona. 

The employees at the Kirkland Safeway store nearly always call me by name during checkout.  They usually ask me if I want help with my groceries out to the car.  That is rare customer service these days.

Best of all, they are not pretentious.  They offer good service at a fair price, which is what most people with bills and mouths to feed need.  It is always nice to chat with one of the local high school kids on the way to my car. 

If you are moving to Kirkland, I recommend giving this neighborhood grocery store a chance for your business.

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