Mazama Store

Metropolitan Market of Mazama !!
From the street this place looks unassuming, but once you walk through the front doors you are greeted by a fantastic selection of meats, cheeses, chocolate, wines, beers, and a bunch of other high-​end sundries. This place would definitely give the Market or Whole Foods a run for their money if located in Seattle. They also have baked goods and even filled growlers with local beers. They also have a large selection of gifts for those people back at home which you decided not to invite on your vacation, but now feel bad because of it.
Very cool place, worth the drive to check them out because I am pretty sure you can find pretty much anything you need.

When I visit Mazama, I like to stay within walking distance of the Mazama store. That’s how good it is. Lots of skiers make it their destination for a cross country ski trip, stopping here for lunch and a warm up from the cold. There’s plenty to attract you besides the heat.
Fresh baked breads are the carb platform for various versions of sandwiches including breakfast bagels, and lunch sandwiches of multiple varieties. There’s hot soup, cold drinks and a warm and welcoming staff to make you comfortable.

This place is so fun to load up on a hearty breakfast and stock up on amazing trail snacks! Love the Blue Star coffee and the egg sangwiches are off the chain! Very friendly and accommodating staff. Top your sensational breakfast off with some peanut butter cups or tamari almonds from the self-​serve station, because heck, you’ll need the calories on the trails ;)

I cannot believe that a store located in such a pristine location does not have a basic recycling option for trash. The trash can was filled with cans, plastic and glass containers. It’s 2015, convince me that you care and that it’s not just about making money. Very disappointed in the lack of consciousness. The store is raking in cash and it seems that’s all they care about.

Surprising little gem in the rough — The food is incredible and coffee even better, though the prices are a bit steep. Nice hub for loading up before a day of climbing, mountain biking, and chilling with the locals. Service was fine unlike reported in other reviews.

Excellent baguette and soups. Good coffee drinks. Pretty expensive groceries. Beautiful interior and patio area.

Definitely worth going off the beaten path of Highway 20 — Beautiful place with good sandwiches (that you can have pannini pressed), beer and wine selection, cookware and even games and toys. The staff was friendly to us, so perhaps the comments of last year or earlier is past. P. S. try some of the bulk chocolates… yummy.

Shockingly great selection of food/​drinks. I didn’t have very high expectations when I heard about a general store in this tiny town, but when I walked in it was like a mini independently owned Whole Foods with tons of great organic/​local/​healthy groceries, great beer selection, delicious homemade foods made with quality ingredients, etc. Breakfast sandwiches are especially amazing and surprisingly reasonably priced given the size/​quality/​location. This place and Kelly’s are by far the best places to eat in the area.

This place is cute, quaint, delicious, and yuppy.
It’s like a slice of whole foods located in a town that is a summer camp for rich Seattle folk.
Don’t get me wrong, it’s nice to be able to grab good beer and fresh food when heading in/​out of North Cascades National Park.
The service is aloof at best and surly at worst though.
Also, there is a minimum credit card amount that is selectively enforced.
For example, when I was one of the only people in there, it was not enforced.
When I waited in line for 15 minutes to buy a six-​pack of beer, and saw other people charging a single latte to a card… I was denied. And I had no cash. So I left dry.
Ugh.

This place has everything. Not your usual mini mart, that’s for sure. The espresso was awesome, the food selection outstanding, really efficient service and just a fun place to check out.

What can you say… this place is great. Great patio .good food but bring your wallet for gifts.

During a weekend way in Mazama, friends and I stopped by the Mazama store for a quick bite to eat/​drink. While it took quite a while for the barista to make our coffees, mine was pretty tasty (especially for not being a Starbucks). The staff is nice and it’s a cute ol’ time store in Mazama — almost like a miniature Whole Foods or Met Market.
My boyfriend also brought a mixed berry scone back to the cabin and it was delicious. Our friends also frequented the store for their sandwiches and said they were yummy.
Cute place! Nice people! Fun, small-​town atmosphere!

This place is awesome. Truly a gem of the Pacific Northwest Could be the best store In the entire state.
Serves as a basepoint for so many adventures. Great to stock up on supplies, chat about local trails or just grab a beer in their great beer garden
Staff are super helpful and always positive.
The Goat’s beard next door is also a great spot for gear.

Great place! Great food, fantastic country feel and very friendly. The perfect place to warm up with a bowl of soup after skiing or hiking. Pickup some groceries or a bottle of wine for later in the cabin and get your morning coffee before heading out. We ended up here daily after skiing in various trails around the valley. The soups and Chai were fantastic!

I have a few qualifications for what I consider to be the perfect getaway: first, it has to be secluded; second, it has to be dog-​friendly; third, it has to have running trails or at least runner-​friendly roads; fourth, I need a source for local, seasonal food and preferably an excellent selection of beer and wine… and an espresso bar doesn’t hurt either.
Yes, I know I have high standards.
Mazama Store is therefore no small part of what makes my visits to the Methow Valley so satisfying and lusciously beautiful, since they fulfill the last requirement with plenty of room to spare. From cooking staples (tending toward organic or natural brands) to dish soaps like Ecover to local cheeses and meats to beer from Old Schoolhouse and Methow Valley (among others!) to awesome coffee mugs to a bakery case full of too-​good-​to-​share cookies, coffee cake, sandwiches and other breakfast, lunch and dessert offerings to boxes full of local produce, you’ll probably be able to find what you’re looking for (even if it’s a little pricier than you might pay at home).
Although I tend to pack almost all my own food when staying at a cabin, it’s nice to know I can head down the road a few miles in case I overlooked a necessary ingredient, or if I just need an americano, bottle of wine, or something sweet. I tend to visit in shoulder season, so I’ve never experienced much crowding or poor customer service; everyone seems perfectly friendly, prompt, and willing to help. There are plenty of picnic tables set up outside if you want a lunch al fresco, and of course the relatively new Goat’s Beard outdoor store is tucked back behind the patio area if there’s a hiking need not covered in Mazama Store. Yep, I’ll be back…

Never thought I’d say a gas station in Mazama, WA. is a destination, but this one is.
While their garden and Goat Café may be challenged in its serving of ice cream (I have never seen so many disgruntled customers grinning through their teeth and complaining about the lack of a «system») they seem to be blissfully oblivious behind the register. After all, its another perfect day in paradise.
This is a quirky, adorable spot part old fashioned gas station (think old west meets 30s dust bowl) with an indoor café that looks to serve a mean breakfast (didn’t try it, but the setting is perfect) to the Husky Ice Cream coming out of the molasses-​slow but utterly charming outdoor Goat Café (no, I don’t think the nervous kid serving out the window, and desperately hoping to get the order right each time does know the difference between a cone, a cup or a shake because all the wrong things seem to be appearing at the wrong times. But hey, no worries man. Chill out. Its all good.)
Everyone is smiling here. The General Store looks like a movie set. This place is totally adorable. The owners are chatting with neighbors, and it turns out a friend knows a friend and isn’t that cool, and they don’t have time to notice the chaos because they are all so relaxed.
This is Manzama, man. If you moved here, you might be relaxed and happy too. But you will just have to settle for an ice cream. Maybe a few licks will get you closer to calm, anyway, even if you don’t completely go native.
Don’t worry if you don’t see that ice cream for a while. Just hang out on the picnic tables, by the artful wrought iron gate, and relax. Ahhh! See? Worth the wait.

The Mazama Store is centrally located in «Downtown Mazama». In fact the store is downtown Mazama. Mazama is primarily comprised of crags, mountains, river, trails, backpacking camping, car camping and all sorts of back country possibilities. I have visited the store for years on my trips to the crags and mountains outside of Mazama. From a practical sense — Mazama store is a good place to get those last minute supplies, indulge in some awesome espresso and fresh baked goods or sandwich. They also have gas and some camping supplies. This can save a trip to Winthrop if you are coming from the West and have no need to go further East.
When returning from an outdoor adventure I find the store a wonderful indulgence. Fresh baked goods and deli really hits the spot after being in the woods for a few days.
Another aspect of the store that I really love are the people that work there. They all know the area and love the outdoors. It is a really good place to get information about where to hike/​climb/​bike/​explore — and if the person you are talking to doesn’t have the answer they will find someone there that does. There are a few outfitters in Mazama so if you have an adventure in mind you can always ask someone working at the store for more info and they will direct you where to go.
My favorite time at the store is during the week and non-​tourist times. The store is a little quieter and there is more time to talk with the locals.
In my opinion the Mazama store is about as good as it gets for the setting. They definitely cater to the tourists during the season but have not lost the local, down home vibe. I’ve learned a lot about the area from simply talking with people from the store. While their selection of goods are enough for just about anything you need or want (luxury items) I believe their greatest quality are the people.
Finally, if you don’t need to buy anything but like to check out the «local culture» consider stopping in for a cup of ice tea or coffee. Sit on one of the deli stools and people watch or strike up a conversation. Even during the peak tourist times the experience is interesting. People are friendly and like to share their adventures.

This place is what the area needs. A tree-​hugging shop that offers all a tree-​hugger could ask for. I love the facts that they offer the most TAZA chocolate that I have seen, and their homemade peanut-​butter, seed, nut, choco-​chip + are the best in the whole wide world.

Over the past 5 or 6 years or so I’ve watched the Mazama Store evolve. It used to be a place I’d go to buy a sandwich and chips or a lip balm. Now in addition to the basic fare of (good) soaps, shampoos, lotions, etc. they offer an array of bulk food items (good stuff), refrigeration full of common and healthy foods, meats, smoked salmon, artesian cheeses, and drinks, a small assortment of wines and beers, yummy hot foods daily, seasonal clothing items, artesian bakery items /​breads /​desserts, a little freezer with some nice ice creams and such, and even some meditative stuff like candles and incense. Oh yes and they have an espresso machine and do all that. There’s indoor and outdoor seating and you can buy gas. I like the options available to me here as I can choose something simply or I can choose something fancy.
It’s true, it’s a «yuppie» or «upmarket» experience as they must cater to professional city people who have second homes there and are used to shopping at specialty markets in their neighborhoods and wanting that experience at their Methow homes. Have you looked at the price of real estate in the Methow Valley? Their clientele are in a higher tax bracket than most, so you out there (you know who you are) try to take these things into consideration before you diss ‘em too much for giving their customers what they want :)
Unfortunately, I’ve found the service to be consistently not super friendly so that’s why I’m giving four stars.

After a world class drive over the North Cascade Highway, the Goat (Mazama Store) will keep you smiling with amazing baked goods and tasty coffee. The sandwich menu changes regularly, and includes meatball subs, Reuben’s, and any variety of deli offerings all served on a near perfect sandwich roll. The scones, savory to sweet, are buttery crispy and lightly dense and absolutely delicious.
The Goat offers a wide variety of everyday goods, beer, camping items, yuppy (expensive) clothing brands, and a very welcoming environment.