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Welcome to Aldrich's
Aldrich's Market first opened in 1895 when Clark Aldrich purchased a variety store from Robert Gray and operated it on the southwest corner of Lawrence and Tyler streets. In those early years it was known best for selling school books and stationary, but also had confectionery, fruits, vegetables, and tobacco.
On August 4, 2003 Aldrich's caught fire and was totally destroyed. The community grieved the loss of the oldest grocery store in Washington State, but owners David Hamilton and Jonathon Ryweck vowed to rebuild. On July 16, 2005 Aldrich's reopened with the help of an outpouring of support from the community and is once again the hub of the Uptown business community.
On January 31,
2007, Aldrich's Market changed hands for only the fourth time in its
112 year history when it was acquired by a family enterprise comprised
of Scott Fukuda and his parents Milton and Renee Fukuda.
Grocery
Our Grocery department offers a mix of the eclectic with the ordinary. Sure, we have the everyday grocery staples for everyday living. But we also offer a number of hard to find, excellent quality products that will tantalize even the most jaded tastebuds, highlighted by our own Aldrich's brand products. Try our Aldrich's Sun Dried Tomato Dipping Oil made with extra virgin olive oil ($7.99) with local artisan breads. Or pour on over pasta our Aldrich's Tomato Pinenut Parmesan Pasta Sauces ($4.79) for a quick gourmet meal. For dessert, nothing beats Aldrich's Raspberry Chocolate or Toasted Hazelnut Fudge Sauces ($4.99) over vanilla ice cream. These are just a few of the Aldrich's brand products that we are particularly proud of.
We seek out products from around the world that delight the senses. Has anyone ever tasted a wafer cookie as intensely flavored as Loacker Quadratini (vanilla, lemon, hazelnut flavors) from Italy? Or a fruit nectar as flavorful as Looza juices from Belgium? Try the Black Currant, it's a favorite of Eastern European and Russian immigrants. Tea lovers search far and wide for Seattle's Market Spice Tea; it's here at Aldrich's, along with the award winning, best selling espresso coffee, CaffÌ© AppassionatoÀ¸.
Our walk-in beer cooler focuses on Northwest microbrews, including Port Townsend Brewing Company's array of fine ales. For something new, rich in flavor and full of gusto check out Lagunitas Brewing Company's offerings - they have proven to be a favorite of many of our serious beer drinkers.
Meat & Seafood
Not your ordinary Meat and Seafood Department, Aldrich's features all natural poultry, including organic chickens, and Misty Isle All Natural Beef. For a real treat, try our signature all natural filet mignon. Buffalo cuts are becoming popular with the health-conscious consumer. Very lean and tasty, we feature popular steak cuts such as New York, Rib-Eye, and Top Sirloin, in addition to the more commonly found ground buffalo. Also, check out the Bourbon Street Bistro Sweet Italian, Hot Italian, and Bratwurst Sausages (all $5.99/lb).
All
of our fresh salmon is wild ocean caught fish. We have our own
deliciously marinated Japanese style Kazu black cod for $12.99/lb. And for a special, unique treat, we prepare Hawaiian Poke every Friday made with fresh, sashimi quality ahi tuna.
Our meat department is service oriented; come by and tell us what you want and we'll try to accommodate your request!
Produce
Focusing on locally and organically grown, Aldrich's has an extensive selection of fresh fruit and vegetables from around the world. Aldrich's produce department also has the only salad bar in town that features organically grown leafy greens. Come by and create your own delectable and healthy lunch at the salad bar voted Best Salad Bar in Jefferson County for 2006 & 2007.
Also available seven days a week is our signature, fresh-squeezed orange juice. Delicious and good for you, it has only one ingredient - fresh squeezed oranges. Come by most mornings and see (and smell!) for yourself the fresh squeezed difference.
Wine
Almost a store within a store, our wine department features over 700 wines from around the world. Proudly featuring local wineries from the Olympic Peninsula, Aldrich's wine department is managed by Aldrich's former co-owner, Jonathan Ryweck, who has the never ending task of seeking of the best wine values available. Whether it's a big $15 Rasteau Grand Reserve Cotes du Rhones that tastes like it should cost $20, or a rich flavored Aussie merlot like Amaroo ($6.99), we are constantly looking for the wines that deliver the most for the money. We're currently very pleased with some of the reasonably priced pinot noirs that we have found- Little Penguin from Australia is particularly good value at $6.99 bottle.
Our policy: Mix or match any Six Bottles of Wine, Get 10% off the price.
Beer
Our walk-in beer cooler focuses on Northwest microbrews, including Port Townsend Brewing Company's array of fine ales. Serious beer drinkers love the fact that we strive to carry the most interesting beer selection in Port Townsend, with several labels only found here at Aldrich's. For something new, try some Dubuisson Scaldis - the most expensive beer we carry and used by several as the standard for judging beers.
IFO Card Program
"Almost Free Groceries"
We invite you to put a few extra quality groceries at no charge in your shopping cart by participating in our IFO card program. Just purchase an IFO card and you or the special person who receives this card as a gift will be given additional buying power in our store when you use it to purchase products. We add an additional amount to your IFO card based on how many IFO dollars you purchase. It is our way of saying thanks to our neighbors and community for the support you have shown us.
The IFO Card is valid for any purchase at Aldrich's Market. The card is conveniently re-loadable with a $25 minimum and is available at our check-out counter today.
| Card Purchase Amount | Dollar Value Added to Your Card |
|---|---|
| $25 (minimum) | 2% |
| $100 | 3% |
| $500 | 5% |
| $1000 | 7% |
| $2000 | 10% |
* IFO, Initial Food Offering, not to be confused with Initial Public Offering. We do not anticipate being listed on the Stock Exchange any time soon.
Mini Storage
Now the convenience of heated ministorage is Uptown at Aldrich's. And to get our units filled up we're slashing our prices!
- Elevator Accessible
- Convenient Location
- Heated Space - 55 degrees
| Unit Size | Price Per Month |
|---|---|
| 5' x 7' | $30 |
| 5' x 8' | $35 |
| 5' x 10' | $50 |
| 6.5' x 6.5' | $40 |
| 6.5' x 10' | $60 |
| 7' x 10' | $65 |
| 8.5' x 10' | $80 |
| 9' x 10' | $85 |
| 10' x 16' | $115 |
Directions
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From Downtown Port Townsend - Walking
- Walk up the long flight of stairs that begins at Haller Fountain, located at the intersection of Washington and Taylor Streets
- At the top of the stairs, make a left and walk along Jefferson Street
- Turn right on Tyler Streeet when you reach the Belltower
- Walk three blocks to the intersection of Lawrence and Tyler Streets. Aldrich's is located on the Northeast Corner.
From Downtown Port Townsend
- Head uptown by taking Quincy Street away from the water from Washington or Water Streets
- Quincy curves to the left, becoming Jefferson Street. Proceed to the top of the hill
- Jefferson curves to the right, becoming Tyler Street
- Proceed three blocks to the intersection of Lawrence and Tyler Streets. Aldrich's is located on the Northeast Corner.
- Offstreet parking is available in the parking lot off of Lawrence Street on the Northeast side of the building
- Onstreet parking is available throughout the Uptown district
From Boat Haven
- Take Sims Way toward downtown
- Make a left at the stoplight on Kearney Street
- Proceed two blocks on Kearney Street
- Turn right at Lawrence Street
- Proceed up the hill until the Uptown Shopping District is reached
- Aldrich's is located on the Northeast Corner of Lawrence and Tyler Streets
Directions to Port Townsend can be found at PTguide.com.