These University Place Stores Are Open On Christmas Day 2016

Many stores are open on most holidays, but Christmas is different. Even the biggest stores - Walmart, Costco - are closed, and that includes local favorites like Bartell Drugs and PCC. But some stores are open, just in case you need to pick up a last-minute gift or need a shot of espresso.

Here are a few stores in the area that will be open on Sunday:

• QFC: Many locations will be open with holiday hours. The company has a full list of them here.
• Grocery Outlet: Some Puget Sound locations are open beginning a 10 a.m. Call ahead before you go.
• Cherry Street Coffee: The location at Pine and Melrose in downtown Seattle is open on Christmas.
• Safeway: Call your local store to check, but many open at 8 a.m. on Christmas.
• Victrola Coffee: Some locations opening at 10 a.m.
• Starbucks: Some stores located inside Safeway locations are open, but most are closed. Check hours here.
• CVS: Some locations are open, for example the 24-hour location in Queen Anne. Check hours here.
• Walgreens: Most stores open at 8 a.m. on Christmas Day.
• 7-Eleven: Most stores are open, but some locations are independently owned, so hours may vary.
• What's Not Open: Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, Target, Fred Meyer, Bevmo, Total Wine, Town & Country Markets, Costco, PCC, Uwajimaya, WinCo Foods, Metropolitan Market.

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