Big John's PFI
About Us
Family owned and operated since 1971, Big John's PFI is known around Seattle as a hidden treasure trove for specialty food items. We specialize in providing our customers with both traditional and unique Mediterranean and European products. We may be best known for our 30-foot imported meat and cheese case, but we also stock a wide selection of affordable imported wines, olive oils, pastas, bulk dried goods, candies, gifts, and so much more.
John "Big John" Croce began PFI out of the back of his car–selling imported olives and feta cheese to Greek restaurants. As a product of Seattle's "Garlic Gulch" neighborhood, he soon added Italian products to his assortment of specialty food products.
Before long, there was such a great demand from the public for Big John's products that he began to open once a week to satisfy retail customers. Every Saturday customers would line up outside the shop and be waited on by the Croce family.
Today, Big John's PFI is nestled on the border of the International and Central Districts of Seattle and continues to act as a place for people around the area to find their favorite specialty foods.
In the Beginning...
No secret ingredient, just love.
Croce Family Favorites
Maestri Artisan Cut Pasta
Levoni San Daniele Prosciutto 24m
Imported Provolone
Maestri Whole Peeled Tomatoes
Marca Croce Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Dezzani Barbaresco DOCG
Acetaia Ducale Red Wine Vinegar
Paolo Petrilli Yellow Tomatoes
Bella Donna Olive Mix
Mille Prosecco DOC
Agnoni Balsamic Onions
Mustapha's Harissa