The original store was located in what is today Seattle's SoDo neighborhood.
It all started In 1915
Sam Cone arrived in Seattle as an immigrant with a strong entrepreneurial spirit, unwavering determination, and a desire for community. Along with his brother-in-law (Steiner), he opened the original Cone & Steiner in Seattle in 1915.
Long before coffee shops and co-working spaces, the local general store was a neighborhood’s cornerstone — a gathering spot, a place to connect. One could catch up with neighbors, choose items for the family meal or travels, and hear about local news and events…
Sam Cone (and a prize-winning radish)
…100 years later
Inspired by her great-grandfather's drive and desire to create a place for good food and community, Dani Cone (Fuel Coffee; High 5 Pie) reopened Cone & Steiner General as a modern-day general store, a new type of neighborhood market.
Cone & Steiner opened in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood in January of 2014, followed by a store in Pioneer Square in August 2014.
Today, C&S is a one-stop shop brimming indoors and out with fresh flowers and produce, dry goods, ice cream, and a curated selection of fresh, local foods. In our unique twist on the corner store, we feature specialty, local, and staple goods, a robust selection of craft beers, and fine wines to enjoy after work, at a Saturday afternoon tasting, or just while you shop.
We believe that it is truly our privilege to be an active member of our communities by creating a neighborhood place where people come together over good food and drink, delivering elevated customer service that reflects our gratitude, and creating opportunity on all sides of the counter.
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