PCC announces Burien store opening date: May 23rd

(Rendering of PCC Burien store, by MG2)

Every time we mention the new PCC Community Markets (WSB sponsor) store under construction in West Seattle, opening next year, people ask about the opening date for the new one in Burien – and it’s just been announced: May 23rd. For those who plan to travel south to shop until PCC’s new West Seattle store is ready, here’s the full announcement we just received:

PCC Community Markets (PCC), one of Seattleā€™s original grocers and the largest community-owned food market in the U.S., today announced May 23rd as the opening date for its newest location in Burien. The new store is the first for PCC south of Seattle. Located in the Five Corners Shopping Center at 15840 1st Ave. S., the 25,000 square-foot store will become the areaā€™s first certified organic grocery and PCCā€™s first location slated to operate on 100 percent renewable energy.

With a long-standing commitment to the neighborhoods in which it operates, PCC will bring more than 100 union jobs to the community with its Burien store. PCC also will expand its charitable giving program through community partnerships with the Des Moines Food Bank and the Highline School District. PCC secured a $5,000 grant to Para Los Ninos as well, through the co-opā€™s partnership with the Paul Newman Foundation.

ā€œWe are always excited to join a new community and introduce all that PCC offers to future members and new shoppers ā€” whether thatā€™s our fresh, sustainably sourced organic foods; community support, food donations and giving; or new job opportunities we add to the economy,ā€ said Cate Hardy, PCC Community Markets CEO. ā€œThe passion weā€™ve seen for Burien PCC through letters, emails and social media posts shows the feeling is mutual, and we canā€™t wait to welcome everyone into the new store.ā€

As with PCCā€™s other locations, Burien PCC will celebrate products that are fresh, local, organic, sustainably sourced and seasonal. More than 95 percent of PCCā€™s produce selection is organic; its meats are 100 percent organic, non-GMO or grass fed; its seafood is sustainably sourced adhering to Monterey Bay Aquariumā€™s Seafood Watch standards; and, whenever possible, the co-op sources its products from local producers, farmers, ranchers and fishers. Using those same ingredients, PCC chefs make salads, soups, entrĆ©es and side dishes fresh from scratch daily onsite in each store.

Additional highlights of the new store include:

Ā§ New subscription-free, grab-and-go PCC meal kits featuring easy-to-make original recipes ā€” like Sesame-Gochujang Steak with Kimchi Fried Rice & Shirred Egg, and Simple Cassoulet with Chicken and Sausage. Each kit is hand-packed in PCC kitchens and includes fresh, organic produce and non-GMO, locally raised meats along with compostable, recyclable packaging.

Ā§ PCC Pizzeria with fresh-from-the-pizza-oven and take-and-bake pies.

Ā§ PCC Taqueria with pork adobado, beef barbacoa, roasted squash and garbanzos, chicken verde, rice and beans, aguas frescas and freshly prepared salsas.

Ā§ PCC Yogurt Bar featuring PCC Organic Grass-fed Yogurt from Pure Ɖire Dairy, the only local, organic, non-GMO, grass-fed, animal welfare-certified yogurt of its kind ā€” including the newest flavor on the block: lemon.

Ā§ Handcrafted espresso and tea beverages and freshly baked goods, such as scratch-made breakfast biscuits and the PCC ā€œCrownie,ā€ a chocolate chip cookie, brownie mash-up drizzled with caramel.

Ā§ A carefully curated selection of Pacific Northwest-produced spirits to complement the co-opā€™s collection of exclusive wines and local beers and ciders.

Ā§ An affordable line of certified organic and Non-GMO Project Verified pantry staples from Field Day, including more than 150 items from canned beans and extra virgin olive oil to peanut butter and oatmeal. PCC also offers a wide selection of bulk items, where shoppers can get just the amount they need while reducing packaging.

Ā§ Free cookbooks to borrow from or donate to PCCā€™s Little Free Cookbook Library, celebrating the joy of cooking in the community.

Burien PCC was thoughtfully designed to deliver on PCCā€™s long-standing commitment to environmental responsibility and to help reduce PCCā€™s carbon footprint. Tracking to LEED v4 certification by the U.S. Green Building Council, PCC has put into place systems and features to reduce lighting use by 25 percent and fresh water consumption by 45 percent annually. The store is planning to operate on 100 percent renewable energy through renewable energy credit purchases after the store opens. Seattle-based MG2 is the architect of record for the new Burien PCC store. The developer is Powell Development Company and the general contractor is Woodman Construction, Inc.

The new location is the first for PCC south of Seattle, serving Burien, Des Moines, Normandy Park, Sea-Tac, White Center and all areas in-between, and will act as the interim go-to for West Seattle shoppers until the store reopens in 2019.

Burien PCCā€™s grand opening celebration will kick off at 8:45 a.m. and feature an official ā€œpineapple cuttingā€ā€” the fruit is the universal symbol of welcome and hospitality ā€” with fresh, organic pineapple giveaways for the first 112 people in celebration of PCCā€™s 12th store. The store officially opens at 9 a.m.

If you can’t get to Burien, remember that PCC grocery delivery continues to be available in West Seattle via Instacart.

17 Replies to "PCC announces Burien store opening date: May 23rd"

  • justme April 24, 2018 (10:02 am)

    This will be so nice to be able to park once and go to PCC and Trader Joe’s. I remember this lot back in the 60’s when it was only an Albertson’s and a Giant T! Most of my dental work was because of candy bought from Giant T. Anyone else remember that store?

  • Angie P April 24, 2018 (10:10 am)

    Happy dance!!! <3

  • Manuel W. April 24, 2018 (10:40 am)

    In addition to Instacart, PCC delivery is also available from Amazon Prime Now for $6 per delivery for Amazon Prime subscribers. I make it out to the Columbia City one as much as possible, but sometimes I don’t have time.

    https://www.pccmarkets.com/delivery

    • shop local April 24, 2018 (5:43 pm)

      The PCC on Rainier Avenue is much closer.

      • Marianne April 24, 2018 (6:53 pm)

        to you maybe…

  • Alex Bacon April 24, 2018 (11:01 am)

    I can’t waiiiiit! 

  • Amanda C April 24, 2018 (12:04 pm)

    Have they listed their hours yet?

  • Erika Hayes April 24, 2018 (1:10 pm)

    I’m so excited!

    I just can’t hide it!! I’m about to lose control and I can’t wait to shop!!

  • W Salsgiver April 24, 2018 (5:22 pm)

    Now they need to locate a store in Federal Way!

  • AmandaK April 24, 2018 (8:36 pm)

    Don’t be jealous, but I can walk there from my house

  • Katherine April 24, 2018 (9:13 pm)

    I’m really looking forward to having a PCC down here in Burien, but having an in-store Taqueria in Burien is like the proverbial bringing coal to Newcastle since you can get Mexican/South American/Central American/Tex-Mex/Cali-Mex on just about every business block in the city. Not to mention the Tamale Nana’s who magically appear to sell homemade Tamales…

  • Seattlite April 24, 2018 (9:32 pm)

    Wow…I’m so tired of driving to the PCC on Aurora because of the traffic.  This will a better commute for me until the WS PCC is completed. I will say this though…All of the employees at the Aurora PCC are super nice. I see a few familiar employees from the old WS PCC  working at the Aurora store.

  • NW Mama April 25, 2018 (9:40 am)

    Hooray!  I know many of the employees that used to work at the WSEA location are trying to transfer there- looking forward to seeing them again! Their pizza is the best.  and I can’t wait to try their meal kits with minimal packaging —- sorely needed!

  • rolwin April 26, 2018 (2:29 pm)

    The contractors in West Seattle have to really boogie in order for PCC to come back to our neighborhood before the end of next year. First or second quarter of 2020 seems more realistic to this member of the peanut gallery.

    • WSB April 26, 2018 (3:00 pm)

      Projects of the West Seattle size – or even bigger (remember, it’s “only” four floors) – tend to take a year and a half.

  • Concerned April 26, 2018 (10:11 pm)

    Boo #westseattlepcc4ever

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