Metropolitan Deli Cafe - Maltkiln Lane

Great breakfast burritos. Simple, exactly what I want for a walking burrito.

Arrived mid morning and the hot foods were limited to a few breakfast options. There was a second steam table that may offer lunch, but not sure if they 're doing much at this point (due to Covid). The sandwich counter was being prepped so you could order a sandwich made to order with a pretty good selection of stuff to put on them. The wine and beer selection was very limited. The grocery shelves were pretty much empty very, very few options for necessities, a bit more for snacks. Not a place I 'd come back to because I couldn 't be sure they 'd have the basic necessities needed. Not sure how they stay in business at this point.

I’m not sure what folks on First Hill expect of their grocers to warrant some of the bad reviews. Sure, the store is a little on the pricey side but the convenience makes up for any downfalls in that way. Great beer and wine selection and also have some smaller options you don’t find in little bodegas elsewhere.I’m a heavily tattooed human and everyone on the staff has always been pleasant with me. As far as following covid precautions I always see the staff following the rules.

In terms of convenience stores, this is everything you need. Whether it's lunch or a few groceries it's in a good location with helpful staff. The sandwiches are good and the wine selection is great! They have good Boar's head products, too.

They are very rude, short and blatant disrespectful when you are the one spending money at their business. They only put the BLM sign up during protests so that their business wouldnt get vandalized. They are extremely over priced. In all honesty the Coffee Tree on the same black or the two corner stores 2 blocks down are 10x BETTER food, selection and customer service. The people who work the afternoon at this place are WONDERFUL. It is the disgusting morning crew and having to deal with them. They have half of the Polyclinic not even wanting to go there for even a water. People would rather go walk instead of giving a racist family their money. And i dont blame them. Ive tried giving the benefit of the doubt but i couldnt even tell you how many times ive been rudely treated coming here. They will take BLACK PEOPLES MONEY BUT DISRESPECT THEM AT THE SAME TIME. Please if you of color and/or support BLM DO NOT SUPPORT THIS BUSINESS.