In the heart of Kent, Washington sits Altha's Louisiana Cajun Store, the ultimate pilgrimage for anyone seeking authentic Southern and Bayou flavors. Altha’s is a specialty market brimming with Cajun and Creole products imported directly from the South, including hard-to-find items like Blue Bell ice cream, specialty spices and meats, and classic brands like Tony Chachere’s and Slap Ya Mama. The in-house deli serves up real soul food with daily changing menus featuring iconic dishes like gumbo, boudin, stuffed pork chops, and red beans & rice. What’s not to love?

Owner Reginald Robinson, who named the store after his mother, founded the business with a vision to create a "home away from home" for the Southern-raised community in the Northwest. Walking into Altha’s, you can expect to share stories, laugh, and grab some new ingredients to transport this week’s dinner straight to Louisiana. What else can we say? Altha’s is the real deal and then some. 

Stop by Altha’s Louisiana Cajun Store Monday through Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 201 E Meeker St, Kent, WA. See what they have offer online at althascajunspices.com. 

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