TT Mart

TT Mart is the kind of neighborhood corner store in Seattle where the owner knows your name, and often your dog's too. Locals speak warmly about Soo, also known as Mr. Kim, who runs the place with a kindness that regulars bring up again and again. One dog owner told us Mr.

Kim slips him a free Slim Jim every time he stops in with his pup. Ask anyone who shops here and you'll hear the same thing: he's about as friendly as corner-store owners come. The word around the neighborhood is that the selection punches above its size. Cigarettes and smoking accessories are covered here, and folks say TT Mart is one of the last spots in the city still stocking 40oz Colt 45.

Beyond that, it functions as a proper corner store, with full coolers of drinks, snacks, and everyday odds and ends, so it's an easy stop when you need to grab a few things close to home. We'll be honest, opinion is a little split on a couple of points. A few people have grumbled that prices can run higher than the nearby chains, and one person had a bad run with stale cloves. Even that same person made a point of saying the owner is super nice and everything else in the shop is great, which sums up the general feeling well.

TT Mart has earned a solid reputation among the people who live nearby, and much of that comes down to Mr. Kim himself. If you're in the area and want a friendly face behind the counter, this is a good little shop to know.