Large natural foods store. Has a vegetarian-friendly deli cafe (Serves meat, vegan options available.). Open Mon-Fri 9:00am-8:00pm, Sat 9:00am-7:00pm, Sun 10:00am-6:00pm.
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2951 S 38th St, Tacoma, Washington, USA, 98409
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Added by eric on 01 Aug 2007
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13 Reviews
First Review by iwoof4u
VegaanKitty
Points +32
Love Marlene's - Edit
I love Marlenes and frequent here weekly. Love their made to order vegan sandwiches and vegan gluten free soups of the day. Best Tofu options, vegan proteins and cheeses, bread options. Occasional vegan cooking classes too.
Read morePros: Pre-made vegan sandwiches and goodies, Delicious vegan soups and sandwiches at deli, Specialty items
Cons: Smaller store in Tacoma, bigger store in Fed Way
Guest
bEzz
Points +1310
Vegan Goods - Edit
Marlene’s can be a bit pricey but they have a lot of specialty natural food items (e.g. carob powder, date syrup, liquid lecithin) and other vegan products (e.g. cheeses, meats, sauces, jerkies, chips, dips). What makes Marlene’s so great is it’s bakery/deli. They have a great salad bar with a couple of vegan dressings, including a vegan Caesar, and almost always some sort of baked tofu as a protein option in addition to the standard chickpeas and nuts/seeds. The deli can also make a variety of vegan sandwiches to order, including falafel, grilled cheese, and blackened tofu. They usually have at least one prepared vegan soup as well. Common vegan baked goods include pumpkin bread (without or without chocolate chips!), raspberry oat bars, and chocolate cake. There is also a small refrigerator designated for prepared sandwiches from Hillside Quickie if you don’t want to wait for a sandwich to be made!
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dataleek
Points +222
Favorite grocery store in Tacoma - Edit
Tons of vegan options. Custom sandwiches are loaded with toppings and reasonably priced. Friendly staff.
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Teamandersons
Points +136
Lots of Vegan - Edit
This is where I learned about vegan. Many resources and sometimes classes. The staff is very helpful. There is also B12 shots I have seen given there. Even has vegan supplements.
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rachelf277
Points +40
Great independent grocery - Edit
Great place for a vegan lunch!
Read morePros: All veggies are organic, Great deli to get a vegan soup and sandwich, Lots of bulk items to reduce packaging
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BritniWige
Points +42
Life saver - Edit
Marlene's has been the best while visiting Tacoma from St. Louis. I was so happy to stop by and find something healthy and delicious to eat. I ordered the veggie and rice with tahini dressing and an amazing green smoothie. I love this place so much. It had many plant based items I couldn't find else where. And it's a wonderful alternative to Whole Foods, especially when the one closest is so picked over.
Read morePros: Bomb smoothies and juices, Delicious veggie and rice bowl
Cons: A little expensive, Needs more plant based options at the deli
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emilycarlson
Points +107
Many specialty items - Edit
Marlene’s is a small market and very expensive, but you will find lots of specialty items here! They have stuff you can’t even find at Whole Foods but it will cost you. The food is really good though! You have to pay for quality.
Read morePros: High quality stuff, All those hard to find items!, Produce is super flavorful
Cons: EXPENSIVE, Be sure to check the hours before you go!
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AlyssaHodges
Points +193
I stop almost every time I cross the bridge! - Edit
I love everything about this store, only wish it were even closer to me! Lots of vegan cheeses available here. Fantastic deli too!!
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Skirol97
Points +226
not favored - Edit
It's just an expensive Whole Foods with strange managers that watch you from the soap section
Read morePros: they make sandwiches, good smoothies
Cons: strange vibes
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rrr1976
Points +59
Better and cheaper than whole foods!!! - Edit
A staple of Tacoma!!! Salad bar, juice bar, fresh pastries. Besides the excellent produce, staple "fridge," supplements, pet foods, beer, wine, and everything else you want from a medium sized health food store!
Read morePros: great staff
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Mae
Points +60
Great local health food store - Edit
Lots of awesome stuff here. They sell a lot of specialty vegan items. Their juice bar and salad bars are great. They always have a vegan soup, and other vegan option at the cafe, and they serve quickie too sandwiches!
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Juice bar, salad bar
Cons: expensive
Guest
AkWeedGirl
Points +27
Great Place - Edit
This market offers tons of wonderful selections of Organic foods.
Read morePros: Organic, Vegan, Vegetarian!
Guest
iwoof4u
Points +75
Great Organic grocery & deli - Edit
This is our main place for grocery shopping (38th st) location. Wish the store were larger!
Read morePros: organic, local
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