Cone & Steiner
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Grocery retail |
| Founded | 2014 |
| Founder | Dani Cone, Josh Henderson |
| Headquarters | Seattle , United States |
Area served | Seattle, Washington |
Key people | Dani Cone (CEO) |
| Products | Coffee, floral arrangements, household goods, pantry staples, salads, sandwiches, craft beer |
| Website | coneandsteiner |
Cone & Steiner is a grocery chain operating several outlets throughout Seattle, Washington. The business was launched in 2014 by Dani Cone and Josh Henderson, with its inaugural store debuting on Capitol Hill. This was followed by a second branch in Pioneer Square. A third site commenced operations in downtown Seattle in 2017 but has since ceased functioning.
Description
According to Thrillist, Cone & Steiner is "a specialty grocery ... filled with local products, a beer bar, and nearly everything found in a traditional corner store".<ref>The store’s inventory includes coffee, floral arrangements, household goods, pantry staples, salads, and sandwiches.<ref> As an LGBTQ-owned business, Cone & Steiner brands itself as "the corner store for the millennial generation".<ref>
Laurie Wolf, in Food Lovers' Guide to Seattle, emphasizes the Capitol Hill store’s "nostalgic atmosphere" and carefully curated items ideal for hosting dinners or enjoying picnics. The market offers a craft beer selection featuring a rotating six-tap growler station and frequently organizes tasting events.<ref> Sunset magazine highlights the store’s interactive elements such as grind-your-own-flour stations and five growler taps, alongside essential neighborhood supplies.<ref>
History
Dani Cone, co-owner and chief executive officer, founded Cone & Steiner in 2014 by revitalizing the original Cone & Steiner Meats & Groceries established by her great-grandfather in SoDo, Seattle, back in 1915. Josh Henderson joined as a business partner.
The initial store opened on 19th Avenue in Capitol Hill. The second location began serving customers in August 2014 within Pioneer Square's Stadium Place development at Occidental and King. Upon its launch, Bethany Jean Clement from The Stranger described the Pioneer Square site as "pricey but poised to succeed in this grocery desert". The company also provides an internal delivery service.
A third downtown outlet started operations in 2017 but has since closed.