King of the Hill

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1705 E Olive Way
Seattle, WA 98102

King of the Hill Grocery, located on Capitol Hill in Seattle, is a beloved neighborhood market owned by Abraham Aklilu. With over 20 years of history, this cozy bodega offers a unique mix of pantry staples, craft beer, and a warm atmosphere where customers are encouraged to pay later if they forget their wallets.

Known as a neighborhood bodyguard and father figure to many, Aklilu engages in deep conversations with customers about Africa, politics, and history while providing food to those in need. Despite facing challenges like break-ins and changing surroundings, King of the Hill remains a staple on Capitol Hill, embodying Aklilu's dream of living and serving the community he loves.

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4.516 reviews
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Ray L.
10/3/2025

Staff is great. Abraham always makes me laugh and is always trying to see what he can do to help. Learned about the market through a wonderful piece in Seattle Met, and Abraham did not...

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Jessica L.
7/8/2025

Amazing staff all around love that they are open late and Abraham is wonderful ten out of ten recommendations

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Lindsay H.
3/31/2023

To the extent that my friend group and I bought him a Christmas present, Abraham makes everyone who comes in his store feel like family. Not to mention, as a notoriously low effort human being,...

Anna H.
5/3/2024

The people who work here are the nicest people. It's a convenient little store but hard to know when open.

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Mallory A.
3/31/2023

King of the Hill is your corner store market straight out of a movie. Abraham always has a huge smile on his face and his store has everything from delicious snacks to first-aid to beverages of...

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