Big John's PFI

J Ray

Definitely will be returning. Was my first trip and simply a sighting trip. A lot of different unique items and an amazing cheese counter.

Michael Meotti

Definitely worth a visit to check out the wide variety of imported pasta, olive oil, and canned/jarred ingredients used in Italian cooking. There is a bulk area for beans and spices (think black peppercorns and more) as well as an interesting section of what I would call artisanal flour for baking and pasta making. The standout is the cheese counter. Took home a very nice giunco nero. Prices are reasonable and free parking in the building garage.

Brian S

Locally family owned & hard to find specialty foods. Great selection and quality.

E Shively

New updated review. I've been coming to PFI for 11 years and it always been one of my favorite hidden quirky places. I always enjoyed the fact that unless someone took you to the old location you would never find it, it the back of a parking lot, in a warehouse by the railroad tracks. The new location is completely different and while I miss the clandestine charm of the old spot the new location has so many modern amenities it's hard to argue for any reason other than being an old Seattle elitist that it's not a huge upgrade. The selection is the same and at least for the time being they are open on Sunday now!?!?! What reality am I even in? The nostalgic in me likes to think that even know the shiny new building that has a better location it still has some old PFI charm to find the shop. From the parking lot its in a door, up an elevator, through a door, down another hallway and another door. Wouldn't be PFI if you didn't have to work for it at least a little.