Do You Need a Membership for Restaurant Depot?

If you've ever driven past that massive blue and white warehouse and wondered if you can just wander in and grab a 50-pound bag of onions, you aren't alone.

This matters most for restaurant owners, food trucks, and anyone buying restaurant supplies in bulk where cost and access impact margins.

Short answer: Yes, you need a free membership to shop at Restaurant Depot, but you can usually get a one-day guest pass without a business license.

Whether you are a seasoned restaurateur or a new food truck owner trying to keep your margins in the black, understanding the "Depot" gatekeeping is step one to managing your inventory. While it is primarily a business-to-business wholesale cash-and-carry, the rules for entry can be more flexible than they seem.

We get calls and emails every week here at The Restaurant Warehouse from chefs, restaurant owners, caterers, and food truck operators who mix the three of us up - us, Restaurant Depot, and CHEF'STORE. Different companies, different models, all serving the same foodservice industry. This guide covers Restaurant Depot's membership rules, the guest pass loophole, every Restaurant Depot location in the US, every CHEF'STORE location, and how to decide which one fits your business.

Quick Answer: Do You Need a Membership?

• The Official Rule: Yes. Restaurant Depot is a membership-only warehouse, but membership is free.
• The Catch: You must provide proof that you operate a business or non-profit, usually with a reseller's permit or business license.
• The Loophole: You can often get a one-day guest pass with a valid ID, though you may pay sales tax and have limited access to some pricing.

Key Takeaways

• Yes, you need a membership to shop at Restaurant Depot. Membership is free, but you must show proof of a food business (reseller's permit, business license, or 501(c)(3) documentation).
• One-day guest passes are the loophole. Walk into reception with a photo ID and you can usually get a one-day pass. You'll likely pay sales tax and may face checkout limitations.
• CHEF'STORE does NOT require a membership. Walk in off the street with a credit card and shop.
• Restaurant Depot operates 167 locations across 35 states. Complete directory below, organized by state with addresses and phone numbers.
• CHEF'STORE operates 97 locations across 14 states (mostly western US plus the Carolinas, Georgia, and Virginia). Complete directory below.
• The Restaurant Warehouse is a third option. We're an online commercial equipment retailer based in Seattle, no membership required, financing available on orders over $2,000, nationwide shipping.

Table of Contents

• The Three Stores People Mix Up
• Do You Need a Membership for Restaurant Depot?
• Can You Get a Restaurant Depot Guest Pass?
• How to Get a Restaurant Depot Membership
• Benefits of a Full Membership
• Restaurant Depot Locations: Complete US Directory
• Do You Need a Membership for CHEF'STORE?
• CHEF'STORE Locations: Complete US Directory
• Restaurant Depot vs CHEF'STORE: Which One Should You Choose?
• When Restaurant Depot Is Worth the Trip (and When It Isn't)
• What Should You Buy at Restaurant Depot?
• Alternatives That Don't Require Membership
• What The Restaurant Warehouse Does
• Restaurant Equipment Buying Guides by Major US City
• Final Verdict: Should You Join?
• Frequently Asked Questions

The Three Stores People Mix Up

We get calls every week that start with "is this Restaurant Depot?" or "do you guys sell to the public?" The short answer is no, we're not Restaurant Depot, and yes, we sell to the public with no membership required. Here's how the three businesses actually differ.

Quick Comparison

• Restaurant Depot - Membership required (proof of food business). Cash-and-carry wholesale warehouses. Bulk food, smallwares, light commercial equipment. 167 locations across 35 states. No nationwide shipping.
• CHEF'STORE (formerly Smart Foodservice / Cash and Carry) - No membership required, open to the public. Cash-and-carry warehouse model. Bulk food, smallwares, professional pantry essentials. 94 locations across 13 states, concentrated in the western US and Carolinas. Owned by US Foods.
• The Restaurant Warehouse - That's us. We're a Seattle-based online commercial equipment retailer. We ship nationwide, no membership required, and offer equipment financing on orders over $2,000. We focus on commercial refrigeration, cooking equipment, prep tables, and sandwich and pizza prep units.

If you came here looking for one of the other two, no hard feelings - the names are genuinely confusing. We support the foodservice industry as a whole and would rather get you to the right resource than waste your time. The directories below cover every Restaurant Depot and CHEF'STORE location in the US.

Do You Need a Membership for Restaurant Depot?

Yes, Restaurant Depot requires a membership to shop, but the membership itself is free. What's required is proof that you operate a foodservice or food-related business. Restaurant Depot is a wholesale, members-only warehouse club with inventory built specifically for restaurants, caterers, food trucks, and non-profit foodservice operations.

Eligible businesses generally include restaurants, caterers, food trucks, mobile food vendors, bars, bakeries, delis, pizzerias, coffee shops, food manufacturers, schools, churches and 501(c)(3) non-profits that serve food, and other foodservice operations. Casual home cooks and home-based meal preppers without a registered business typically cannot get a membership.

Acceptable documentation typically includes a valid reseller's permit or seller's permit from your state, a current business license or DBA filing, a sales tax exemption certificate, articles of incorporation or LLC formation papers, or 501(c)(3) determination letter for non-profits. Some locations also accept a current restaurant business invoice or a copy of a state-issued food handler's permit tied to your business. Requirements vary slightly by location, so call ahead before you drive over.

Can You Get a Restaurant Depot Guest Pass?

Yes. You can usually get a one-day guest pass without a business license. This is the workaround that most people don't know about, and it's perfect for a single emergency run, a price comparison trip, or a one-time bulk buy for a private event. Here's how it works.

How the Guest Pass Works

• The Walk-In Process: Go to the reception desk inside the front entrance and ask for a one-day guest pass. Don't try to walk past the membership desk - the staff will stop you.
• Identification: Provide a valid government-issued photo ID. That's typically all you need for the guest pass itself.
• Limitations: You'll likely pay sales tax at checkout (members with a resale certificate on file can avoid this), and you may face restrictions on certain wholesale-only pricing tiers.
• Best Use Case: Ideal for emergencies, one-off price comparisons, scouting the store before applying for full membership, or stocking up for a private event when you don't have a business license.

If you find yourself using the guest pass more than once or twice and you do operate a food business, just sign up for a full membership. It's free and it eliminates the sales tax hit and the checkout friction.

How to Get a Restaurant Depot Membership

Getting a Restaurant Depot membership is straightforward once you have the right paperwork. Here's the typical process.

Step 1: Gather Your Business Documentation

Before you head to the warehouse, collect originals or clear copies of your business license, reseller's permit, and a government-issued photo ID. If you operate as an LLC or corporation, bring your formation paperwork. For non-profits, bring your IRS determination letter. The membership desk needs to verify that you operate a qualifying business - they will not accept verbal claims or screenshots from a phone.

Step 2: Visit the Membership Desk

Drive to your nearest location (see the directory below). The membership desk is typically near the front entrance. Tell the staff you want to sign up for a membership, hand over your paperwork, and complete a short application form with your business details and contact information. The whole process usually takes 10 to 20 minutes once you're at the counter.

Step 3: Receive Your Membership Card

Once approved, you'll receive a membership card on the spot. Most locations issue a primary card for the business owner and allow you to add a small number of authorized buyers (employees, partners, spouses who help with the business). Each authorized buyer typically needs to be present with photo ID when added. Your card is your access pass - you cannot shop without it.

What Does a Restaurant Depot Membership Cost?

The membership itself is free for qualifying businesses. There is no annual fee. The only costs are what you spend on inventory once you're inside. Restaurant Depot makes its money on the per-trip volume, not on membership dues.

Benefits of a Full Membership

If you qualify for a full membership, you get four real advantages over the guest-pass route:

• Access Anytime: Skip the reception check-in line every visit. Show your card at the door and walk straight to the floor.
• Tax Savings: Members with a resale certificate on file avoid paying sales tax on resale items. For a working restaurant buying inventory weekly, this savings adds up fast.
• Bulk Discounts: Access member-only deals, case-pricing tiers, and rotating promotions that aren't offered to guest-pass shoppers.
• Inventory Visibility: Members can check stock online before driving over - hugely useful if you're hunting a specific cut of meat, a seasonal item, or a piece of equipment that ships in and out fast.

Restaurant Depot Locations: Complete US Directory (167 Warehouses Across 35 States)

Restaurant Depot operates 167 cash-and-carry wholesale warehouses across 35 US states. Below is the complete directory, organized alphabetically by state with address and phone number for each location. Hours of operation vary by location - call ahead to confirm before you make a long trip.

Alabama (1 location)

• Birmingham - 126 Wildwood Parkway, Homewood, AL 35209 - (205) 942-2211

Arizona (3 locations)

• Mesa - 724 W Baseline Rd, Mesa, AZ 85210 - (480) 834-4063
• Phoenix - 3812 N Black Canyon, Phoenix, AZ 85017 - (602) 200-8000
• Tucson - 601 W 22nd Street, Tucson, AZ 85713 - (520) 882-4840

Note for Mesa shoppers: this East Valley location can have mixed online reviews and store hours that shift around holidays, so call ahead before driving over. Day-pass applicants should expect a wait at reception during busy mornings.

California (24 locations)

• Anaheim - 1265 N Kraemer Blvd, Anaheim, CA 92806 - (714) 666-9205
• Bakersfield - 4821 Ming Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93309 - (661) 241-8614
• Colton - 2150 Oliver Holmes Rd, Colton, CA 92324 - (909) 514-1770
• Concord - 1965 Arnold Industrial Way, Concord, CA 94520 - (925) 644-0038
• Fresno - 1550 E Street, Fresno, CA 93706 - (559) 495-0160
• Huntington Beach - 17332 Gothard Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92647 - (714) 375-0195
• Jefferson (Los Angeles) - 5333 W Jefferson Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90016 - (323) 964-1220
• Long Beach - 2300 E 68th St, Long Beach, CA 90805 - (562) 634-6771
• Miramar (San Diego) - 7466 Carroll Rd, San Diego, CA 92121 - (858) 564-0466
• Oakland - 400 High St, Oakland, CA 94601 - (510) 628-0600
• Pasadena - 180 N San Gabriel Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91107 - (626) 744-0204
• Rohnert Park - 5000 Dowdell Ave, Rohnert Park, CA 94928 - (707) 293-2299
• Roseville - 7651 Foothills Blvd, Roseville, CA 95747 - (916) 462-9380
• Sacramento - 1275 Vine Street, Sacramento, CA 95811 - (916) 492-2305
• San Diego - 1335 Cesar E Chavez Pkwy, San Diego, CA 92113 - (619) 233-0200
• San Francisco - 2045 Evans Ave, San Francisco, CA 94124 - (415) 920-2888
• San Jose - 520 Brennan St, San Jose, CA 95131 - (408) 432-0107
• San Marcos - 700 Rancheros Dr, San Marcos, CA 92069 - (760) 761-0255
• Stockton - 1015 W Hammer Ln, Stockton, CA 95209 - (209) 242-8003
• Torrance - 19901 Hamilton Ave, Torrance, CA 90502 - (310) 516-7400
• Van Nuys - 15853 Strathern St Bldg C, Van Nuys, CA 91406 - (818) 376-7676
• Vernon - 2300 E 57th St, Vernon, CA 90058 - (323) 583-0800
• Walnut - 20405 West Walnut Drive, Walnut, CA 91789 - (909) 595-6506
• Washington Blvd (Los Angeles) - 1611 E Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90021 - (213) 516-0301

Note for San Francisco shoppers: the SF warehouse typically runs Mon-Fri 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Saturday 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and Sunday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM (verify before you go). Weekday mornings right at opening are the calmest. The parking lot is large but stay alert when loading - shoppers have reported parking-lot break-ins, so don't leave valuables visible in your vehicle. Apple Pay and Android Pay are accepted at checkout.

Colorado (3 locations)

• Colorado Springs - 507 N Academy Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80909 - (719) 789-5697
• Denver - 1740 W 13th Avenue, Denver, CO 80204 - (303) 260-6005
• Greenwood Village - 6875 S Clinton St, Greenwood Village, CO 80112 - (303) 768-8700

Connecticut (3 locations)

• Hartford - 265 Reverend Moody Overpass, Hartford, CT 06120 - (860) 549-4000
• Orange - 181 Marsh Hill Rd, Orange, CT 06477 - (203) 795-9900
• Waterbury - 3580 East Main St, Waterbury, CT 06705 - (203) 596-0040

Delaware (1 location)

• Wilmington - 200 Cornell Dr, Wilmington, DE 19801 - (302) 777-2470

Florida (17 locations)

• Beachline West (Orlando) - 9485 S John Young Pkwy, Orlando, FL 32819 - (407) 295-4300
• Boynton Beach - 1520 SW 8th St, Boynton Beach, FL 33426 - (561) 880-2483
• Davie - 3500 Davie Road, Davie, FL 33314 - (954) 577-0470
• Daytona Beach - 2455 W International Speedway Blvd, Daytona Beach, FL 32114 - (386) 287-5967
• Fort Myers - 17751 South Tamiami Trail, Fort Myers, FL 33908 - (239) 437-6090
• Gainesville - 7303 NW 4th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32607 - (404) 460-9596
• Jacksonville - 3389 Powers Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32207 - (904) 733-1005
• Kissimmee - 2020 S Poinciana Blvd, Kissimmee, FL 34758 - (407) 944-4070
• Largo - 8750 Enterprise Blvd, Largo, FL 33773 - (727) 539-8300
• Medley - 8850 NW 77th Ct, Medley, FL 33166 - (305) 884-1213
• Miami - 2041 NW 12th Ave, Miami, FL 33127 - (305) 324-4414
• Ocala - 3100 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL 34474 - (352) 421-6226
• Orlando - 3451 W Princeton Street, Orlando, FL 32808 - (407) 295-4300
• Pompano Beach - 1470 W Copans Rd, Pompano Beach, FL 33064 - (954) 972-0212
• Riviera Beach - 5840 Military Trail, Riviera Beach, FL 33407 - (561) 242-6161
• Sarasota - 1361 W University Pkwy, Sarasota, FL 34243 - (941) 355-8135
• Tampa - 810 North 50th Street, Tampa, FL 33619 - (813) 247-7900

Georgia (5 locations)

• Buford - 4220 S Lee St, Buford, GA 30518 - (678) 482-4650
• Ellsworth (Atlanta) - 1455 Ellsworth Industrial Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA 30318 - (404) 351-2501
• Marietta - 1803 Roswell Road, Marietta, GA 30062 - (770) 971-2800
• Morrow - 1245 Commerce Rd, Morrow, GA 30260 - (678) 962-7089
• Norcross - 6655 Crescent Dr, Norcross, GA 30071 - (770) 416-6490

Illinois (6 locations)

• Alsip - 12665 S Pulaski Rd, Alsip, IL 60803 - (708) 824-9999
• Des Plaines - 2166 Mannheim Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60018 - (847) 827-5511
• Goose Island (Chicago) - 1030 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60642 - (312) 255-0403
• Gurnee - 1501 Tri-State Parkway, Gurnee, IL 60031 - (847) 672-1498
• Lombard - 1000 N Rohlwing Rd, Lombard, IL 60148 - (630) 543-3700
• Pulaski (Chicago) - 5836 N. Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60646 - (773) 539-5059

Indiana (2 locations)

• Griffith - 627 E Ridge Rd, Griffith, IN 46319 - (219) 301-4006
• Indianapolis - 2120 Enterprise Park Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46218 - (317) 921-4900

Kentucky (1 location)

• Louisville - 620 Locust Lane, Louisville, KY 40217 - (502) 635-8736

Louisiana (2 locations)

• Baton Rouge - 1683 O'Neal Ln, Baton Rouge, LA 70816 - (225) 273-7533
• New Orleans - 1111 S Broad St, New Orleans, LA 70125 - (504) 822-8881

Note for New Orleans shoppers: the S. Broad Street location is centrally located for the metro area. Weekday mornings at opening are the lightest crowds; weekends are heaviest. New members should watch for first-time-shopper coupons on online orders that occasionally come through email promotions.

Maryland (4 locations)

• Baltimore - 3405 Annapolis Rd, Baltimore, MD 21227 - (410) 354-1500
• Capitol Heights - 1032 Hampton Park Blvd, Capitol Heights, MD 20743 - (301) 499-1770
• Frederick - 6051 Jefferson Station Ct, Frederick, MD 21703 - (301) 499-1770
• White Marsh - 135 Merrit Way, White Marsh, MD 21162 - (443) 648-4841

Massachusetts (7 locations)

• Andover - 146 Dascomb Rd, Andover, MA 01810 - (978) 749-9030
• Avon - 30 Bodwell St, Avon, MA 02322 - (508) 588-5114
• Chicopee - 123 1st Ave, Chicopee, MA 01020 - (413) 598-8001
• Everett - 82 Boston Street, Everett, MA 02149 - (617) 889-2244
• Milford - 100 Deer St, Milford, MA 01757 - (508) 478-3700
• Needham - 114 1st Ave, Needham, MA 02494 - (781) 449-1010
• New Bedford - 500 Kings Highway, New Bedford, MA 02745 - (508) 207-4773

Michigan (3 locations)

• Dearborn - 12970 Prospect St, Dearborn, MI 48126 - (313) 582-1420
• Troy - 1304 E Maple Rd, Troy, MI 48083 - (248) 588-0755
• Ypsilanti - 1347 James L Hart Parkway, Ypsilanti, MI 48197 - (734) 273-9061

Minnesota (2 locations)

• Brooklyn Center - 5925 Earle Brown Drive, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 - (763) 561-0303
• St. Paul - 1830 Como Ave, St. Paul, MN 55108 - (651) 917-0057

Missouri (2 locations)

• Kansas City - 1500 12th Street, Kansas City, MO 64101 - (816) 472-5333
• St. Louis - 6455 Manchester Ave, St. Louis, MO 63139 - (314) 644-4500

Nebraska (1 location)

• Omaha (La Vista) - 6920 South 118th Street, La Vista, NE 68128 - (402) 339-2535

Nevada (1 location)

• Las Vegas - 1477 Helm Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89119 - (702) 260-4100

New Jersey (9 locations)

• Egg Harbor - 6725 E Black Horse Pike, Egg Harbor, NJ 08234 - (609) 415-6403
• Jersey City - 1 Amity St, Jersey City, NJ 07304 - (201) 434-4334
• Neptune - 3562 Route 66, Neptune, NJ 07753 - (732) 643-9393
• Pennsauken - 1070 Thomas Busch Memorial Hwy, Pennsauken, NJ 08110 - (856) 488-4288
• Pine Brook - 21 US Highway 46, Pine Brook, NJ 07058 - (973) 882-6900
• Secaucus - 777 Secaucus Rd, Secaucus, NJ 07094 - (201) 601-4755
• South Hackensack - 45 E. Wesley Street, South Hackensack, NJ 07606 - (201) 996-1991
• South Plainfield - 1760 New Durham Road, South Plainfield, NJ 07080 - (732) 819-3920
• Union - 1135 Springfield Blvd, Union, NJ 07083 - (908) 964-5544

New Mexico (1 location)

• Albuquerque - 1901 Menual Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87107 - (505) 600-4611

New York (19 locations)

• Albany (Colonie) - 22 Warehouse Road, Colonie, NY 12205 - (518) 458-1630
• Blauvelt - 100 Corporate Drive Suite 101, Blauvelt, NY 10913 - (845) 358-0410
• Bohemia - 1335 Lakeland Ave, Bohemia, NY 11716 - (631) 218-1818
• Brewster - 3874 Danbury Rd, Brewster, NY 10509 - (845) 230-6007
• Buffalo - 500 Duke Rd, Buffalo, NY 14225 - (716) 706-0466
• Canarsie (Brooklyn) - 10110 Foster Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11236 - (718) 649-8000
• College Point - 1506 132nd St, College Point, NY 11356 - (718) 762-1000
• Farmingdale - 1966 Broadhollow Rd Suite F, Farmingdale, NY 11735 - (631) 752-3900
• Garden City - 720 Stewart Ave, Garden City, NY 11530 - (516) 794-9200
• Hamilton Ave (Brooklyn) - 566 Hamilton Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11232 - (718) 768-0555
• Maspeth - 4340 57th Ave, Maspeth, NY 11378 - (718) 707-9330
• Mt. Vernon - 650 S Columbus Ave, Mount Vernon, NY 10550 - (914) 665-6868
• Newburgh - 1281 Route 300, Newburgh, NY 12550 - (845) 567-1070
• Port Chester - 305 South Regent Street, Port Chester, NY 10573 - (914) 935-0220
• Riverhead - 765 Old Country Rd, Riverhead, NY 11901 - (631) 655-0081
• Rochester (Henrietta) - 80 Ridgeland Rd, Henrietta, NY 14623 - (585) 292-0062
• Staten Island - 1801 South Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10314 - (718) 568-2649
• Syracuse - 1308 Buckley Rd, Syracuse, NY 13212 - (315) 233-4236
• The Bronx - 100 Oakpoint Ave, Bronx, NY 10474 - (718) 665-3910

North Carolina (3 locations)

• Cary (Morrisville) - 3901 Gateway Centre Boulevard, Morrisville, NC 27560 - (919) 466-0660
• Charlotte - 2030 John Crosland Jr Dr, Charlotte, NC 28208 - (704) 394-0082
• Greensboro - 10 Sharps Airpark Ct, Greensboro, NC 27409 - (336) 665-7000

Ohio (5 locations)

• Akron - 1062 Sweitzer Ave, Akron, OH 44301 - (330) 258-2220
• Cincinnati - 4501 W Mitchell Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45232 - (513) 542-3000
• Cleveland (Valley View) - 6150 Halle Drive, Valley View, OH 44125 - (216) 525-0101
• Columbus - 270 N Wilson Rd, Columbus, OH 43204 - (614) 272-6670
• Dayton - 3700 Keats Dr, Dayton, OH 45414 - (937) 558-7496

Oklahoma (2 locations)

• Oklahoma City - 300 NE 36th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73105 - (405) 521-9100
• Tulsa - 4538 S Sheridan Rd, Tulsa, OK 74145 - (918) 984-6516

Oregon (2 locations)

• Clackamas - 12628 Jennifer St, Clackamas, OR 97015 - (503) 344-4525
• Portland - 945 N Hayden Meadows Drive, Portland, OR 97217 - (503) 283-1200

Pennsylvania (9 locations)

• Bethlehem - 2002 Industrial Dr, Bethlehem, PA 18017 - (610) 865-1111
• Harrisburg - 4250 Chambers Hill Rd, Harrisburg, PA 17111 - (717) 564-3090
• Langhorne - 1661 East Lincoln Hwy, Langhorne, PA 19047 - (215) 949-6690
• Philadelphia - 700 Pattison Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19148 - (215) 334-2100
• Pittsburgh - 86 35th St, Pittsburgh, PA 15201 - (412) 281-1414
• Reading - 3045 N 5th Street Hwy, Reading, PA 19605 - (484) 878-6088
• Roberts Ave (Manayunk) - 2950 Roberts Avenue, Manayunk, PA 19129 - (631) 752-3900
• Royersford - 82 Buckwalter Rd #200, Royersford, PA 19468 - (484) 762-1006
• Wilkes-Barre - 823 650 Scott St, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702 - (570) 208-0645

Rhode Island (1 location)

• Cranston - 140 Kenwood St, Cranston, RI 02907 - (401) 275-5000

South Carolina (2 locations)

• Charleston (North Charleston) - 3600 Meeting Street Road, North Charleston, SC 29405 - (843) 529-0699
• Mauldin (Greenville) - 1060 East Butler Rd, Greenville, SC 29607 - (864) 458-3033

Tennessee (2 locations)

• Memphis - 5301 Summer Ave, Memphis, TN 38122 - (901) 761-1660
• Nashville - 111 Oldham Street, Nashville, TN 37213 - (615) 252-2233

Texas (14 locations)

• Austin South - 8201 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78745 - (512) 691-6555
• Austin - 820 Blackson Ave, Austin, TX 78752 - (512) 454-5600
• Dallas - 2151 Irving Blvd, Dallas, TX 75207 - (214) 760-4840
• El Paso - 1430 N Lee Trevino, El Paso, TX 79936 - (915) 313-5400
• Fort Worth - 1171 Bridgewood Dr, Fort Worth, TX 76112 - (817) 446-0203
• Houston (SW) - 11290 Bissonnet St, Houston, TX 77099 - (281) 568-8400
• Houston - 1431 W 20th St, Houston, TX 77008 - (713) 864-7500
• Lewisville - 601 W FM 3040, Lewisville, TX 75067 - (972) 930-1423
• McAllen - 3300 W Expressway 83 Suite 500, McAllen, TX 78501 - (956) 731-3954
• Pasadena - 2545 Genoa Red Bluff Rd, Pasadena, TX 77505 - (346) 415-4677
• Richardson - 1300 N Glenville Dr, Richardson, TX 75081 - (972) 235-0195
• San Antonio NE - 11711 N Interstate 35 Suite 105, San Antonio, TX 78233 - (210) 276-2441
• San Antonio - 3333 Fredericksburg Rd, San Antonio, TX 78201 - (210) 736-3361
• Tomball - 23815 Tomball Pkwy, Tomball, TX 77375 - (832) 717-0944

Note for El Paso shoppers: some third-party listings have shown this location as closed at various times - call the store directly to confirm hours before you drive over. Bring a vehicle large enough to haul your full list home since this is strict cash-and-carry with no in-store delivery.

Utah (1 location)

• Salt Lake City - 1145 S 700 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84104 - (801) 972-2044

Virginia (4 locations)

• Alexandria - 4600 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22304 - (703) 461-4720
• Chantilly - 4420 Brookfield Corporate Dr, Chantilly, VA 20151 - (571) 376-5050
• Richmond - 7951 Brook Rd, Richmond, VA 23227 - (804) 266-7600
• Virginia Beach - 5112 Virginia Beach Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA 23462 - (757) 552-9990

Washington (3 locations)

• Fife - 6130 12th Street E, Fife, WA 98424 - (253) 922-4704
• Seattle - 3670 E Marginal Way South, Seattle, WA 98134 - (206) 381-1555
• Woodinville - 6219 238th Street SE, Woodinville, WA 98072 - (425) 483-5600

Wisconsin (2 locations)

• Madison - 6950 Gisholt Dr, Madison, WI 53713 - (608) 856-5107
• Milwaukee - 125 W. Becher Street, Milwaukee, WI 53207 - (414) 483-1800

Do You Need a Membership for CHEF'STORE?

No, CHEF'STORE does NOT require a membership. Anyone can walk in off the street and shop, no paperwork or business proof required. This is the biggest practical difference between CHEF'STORE and Restaurant Depot.

CHEF'STORE locations were formerly known as Smart Foodservice Warehouse Stores and Cash and Carry. After US Foods acquired Smart Foodservice in 2020, the stores were rebranded to CHEF'STORE to align with the broader US Foods distribution network. The warehouse-retail model didn't change - it's still cash-and-carry, no membership required, open to the public, with inventory curated for professional kitchens but accessible to home cooks, caterers without business licenses, food enthusiasts, and small foodservice operators who don't qualify for Restaurant Depot.

For tax-exempt purchases, registered businesses can submit a state-issued resale certificate to be kept on file. Without a resale certificate, sales tax is collected at checkout like any retail purchase. Business or no business, you can shop the same inventory at the same prices.

CHEF'STORE Locations: Complete US Directory (97 Stores Across 14 States)

CHEF'STORE operates 97 warehouse-retail locations across 14 US states, with heavy concentration in the western US (Oregon, Washington, California, Idaho) plus growing presence in the Carolinas, Georgia, Virginia, and Utah. Below is the complete directory, organized alphabetically by state.

Arizona (1 location)

• Tempe - 3115 S. McClintock Drive, Tempe, AZ 85282 - (480) 838-1199

California (17 locations)

• Chico - 930 Mangrove Ave, Chico, CA 95926 - (530) 891-9140
• Concord - 2050 Monument Blvd, Concord, CA 94520 - (925) 671-0148
• Eureka - 6700 N Highway 101, Eureka, CA 95501 - (707) 443-2103
• Merced - 3275 R Street, Merced, CA 95348 - (209) 626-3612
• Modesto - 1217 10th Street, Modesto, CA 95354 - (209) 526-3922
• Oakland - 400 Oak Street, Oakland, CA 94607 - (510) 251-9345
• Redding - 1152 Hartnell, Redding, CA 96002 - (530) 223-0341
• Sacramento - 1101 Richards Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95814 - (916) 441-1618
• South Sacramento - 6985 65th St, Sacramento, CA 95823 - (916) 504-4234
• San Francisco - 170 S Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94103 - (415) 864-8284
• San Jose - 1731 W San Carlos St, San Jose, CA 95128 - (408) 971-2637
• San Lorenzo - 171 Lewelling Blvd, San Lorenzo, CA 94580 - (510) 278-8985
• Santa Cruz - 1660 Commercial Way, Santa Cruz, CA 95065 - (831) 824-9646
• Santa Rosa - 565 Barham Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA 95404 - (707) 543-5844
• Stockton - 6502 Pacific Avenue, Stockton, CA 95207 - (209) 477-4598
• Visalia - 4236 S Mooney Blvd, Visalia, CA 93277 - (559) 334-6015
• Yuba City - 717 Colusa Ave, Yuba City, CA 95991 - (530) 751-7125

Georgia (2 locations)

• Augusta - 102 Mason McKnight Jr Parkway, Augusta, GA 30907 - (762) 383-6900
• Sandy Springs - 6337 Roswell Road NE, Sandy Springs, GA 30328 - (404) 460-8977

Idaho (6 locations)

• Boise - 1700 W Shoreline Dr, Boise, ID 83702 - (208) 338-0700
• Coeur d'Alene - 208 E Appleway Avenue, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814 - (208) 666-4898
• Idaho Falls - 1240 Lindsay Blvd, Idaho Falls, ID 83402 - (208) 419-0796
• Meridian - 1560 N. Hickory Ave., Meridian, ID 83642 - (208) 514-2674
• Nampa - 2710 Sundance Road, Nampa, ID 83651 - (208) 442-8145
• Twin Falls - 1777 Canyon Crest Drive, Twin Falls, ID 83301 - (208) 734-2173

Montana (3 locations)

• Helena - 2885 North Sanders Street, Helena, MT 59601 - (406) 417-6812
• Kalispell - 1031 E Highway 2, Kalispell, MT 59901 - (406) 309-6063
• Missoula - 2501 Brooks St, Missoula, MT 59801 - (406) 728-5986

Nevada (2 locations)

• Carson City - 222 Fairview Drive Ste 100, Carson City, NV 89701 - (775) 461-7416
• Reno - 115 Kietzke Lane, Reno, NV 89502 - (775) 322-3610

North Carolina (5 locations)

• Charlotte - 3304 Eastway Drive, Charlotte, NC 28205 - (704) 531-4610
• Fayetteville - 511 Cross Creek Mall, Fayetteville, NC 28303 - (910) 912-2304
• Greenville - 915 Greenville Blvd SW, Greenville, NC 27834 - (252) 999-7785
• Hickory - 521A US Highway 70 SW, Hickory, NC 28602 - (828) 503-6750
• Winston-Salem - 140 Stratford Commons Court, Winston-Salem, NC 27103 - (336) 293-0855

Oklahoma (1 location)

• Oklahoma City - 515 W I-240 Service Road, Oklahoma City, OK 73139 - (405) 634-3060

Oregon (22 locations)

• Aloha - 3950 SW 170th, Aloha, OR 97007 - (503) 649-4903
• Beaverton - 16305 NW Cornell Road, Beaverton, OR 97006 - (503) 746-2945
• Bend - 1500 NE 3rd Street, Bend, OR 97701 - (541) 617-7873
• Clackamas - 15700 SE 82nd Drive, Clackamas, OR 97015 - (503) 655-6045
• Coos Bay - 751 S 2nd, Coos Bay, OR 97420 - (541) 267-2714
• Eugene - 4214 W Fifth Ave, Eugene, OR 97402 - (541) 344-4042
• Gresham - 2521 NW Division, Gresham, OR 97030 - (503) 666-6868
• Klamath Falls - 2805 Maywood Dr, Klamath Falls, OR 97601 - (541) 883-3000
• Medford - 2033 Cardinal Ave, Medford, OR 97504 - (541) 773-9849
• Newport - 156 NE 7th, Newport, OR 97365 - (541) 265-7571
• Pendleton - 4228 Westgate, Pendleton, OR 97801 - (541) 276-7180
• Delta Park (Portland) - 910 N Hayden Meadows Dr, Portland, OR 97217 - (503) 289-1022
• SE Portland - 731 SE Stephens, Portland, OR 97214 - (503) 232-7157
• NW Portland - 1825 NW 19th Ave, Portland, OR 97209 - (503) 224-0012
• East Portland - 8250 SE Stark Street, Portland, OR 97216 - (503) 914-0251
• South Salem - 1410 Barnes Avenue SE, Salem, OR 97306 - (503) 364-1845
• Salem - 1355 Salem Industrial Dr NE, Salem, OR 97303 - (503) 363-5731
• Springfield - 3585 Gateway Street, Springfield, OR 97477 - (541) 741-9655
• The Dalles - 1820 W 2nd, The Dalles, OR 97058 - (541) 296-2265
• Tigard - 11745 SW Pacific Highway, Tigard, OR 97223 - (503) 639-3226
• Warrenton - 595 Hwy 101 Alternate, Warrenton, OR 97146 - (503) 861-2812
• Wilsonville - 29040 Town Center Loop E, Wilsonville, OR 97070 - (971) 252-1595

South Carolina (4 locations)

• Charleston - 1510 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC 29405 - (843) 867-7000
• Columbia - 655 Saint Andrews Road, Columbia, SC 29210 - (803) 772-8585
• Myrtle Beach - 970 Cipriana Drive, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572 - (843) 353-5955
• Spartanburg - 300 W. Blackstock Road, Spartanburg, SC 29301 - (864) 274-6310

Texas (1 location)

• Farmers Branch - 4240 Alpha Road, Farmers Branch, TX 75244 - (214) 647-4500

Utah (2 locations)

• Salt Lake City - 370 W Paxton Ave, Salt Lake City, UT 84101 - (801) 484-1803
• St. George - 2986 E. Panther Way, St. George, UT 84790 - (435) 703-7487

Virginia (4 locations)

• Hampton - 6 Towne Centre Way, Hampton, VA 23666 - (757) 992-2125
• Lynchburg - 2535 Wards Road, Lynchburg, VA 24502 - (540) 404-6200
• Roanoke - 1372 Towne Square Blvd, Roanoke, VA 24012 - (540) 643-4950
• Virginia Beach - 4001 Virginia Beach Blvd Unit 130, Virginia Beach, VA 23452 - (757) 331-7276

Washington (27 locations)

• Bellevue - 2208 136th Place NE, Bellevue, WA 98005 - (425) 644-4638
• Bellingham - 405 Ohio Street, Bellingham, WA 98225 - (360) 676-7360
• Bothell - 18438 120th Avenue NE, Bothell, WA 98011 - (425) 398-4170
• Bremerton - 5011 Auto Center Blvd, Bremerton, WA 98312 - (360) 478-2000
• Burlington - 150 Sharon Ave, Burlington, WA 98233 - (360) 707-0109
• Clarkston - 820 Port Drive, Clarkston, WA 99403 - (509) 295-8075
• Everett - 2917 Cedar Street, Everett, WA 98201 - (425) 339-2628
• Federal Way - 1628 S 344th, Federal Way, WA 98003 - (253) 925-0550
• Kelso - 2303 Talley Way, Kelso, WA 98626 - (360) 425-7090
• Kent - 21504 84th Ave, Kent, WA 98032 - (253) 872-7586
• Lynnwood - 6412 204th St SW, Lynnwood, WA 98036 - (425) 672-1886
• Olympia - 1010 Fones Road, Olympia, WA 98501 - (360) 459-2820
• Richland - 1939 Fowler Street, Richland, WA 99352 - (509) 374-3905
• Ballard (Seattle) - 1155 NW Ballard Way, Seattle, WA 98107 - (206) 789-7242
• Shoreline (Seattle) - 13102 Stone Ave North, Seattle, WA 98133 - (206) 364-1733
• SODO (Seattle) - 1760 4th Ave South, Seattle, WA 98134 - (206) 343-7156
• Beacon Hill (Seattle) - 1915 21st Avenue South, Seattle, WA 98144 - (206) 302-0215
• Spokane - 7630 N Division Street, Spokane, WA 99208 - (509) 489-8800
• Spokane Valley - 211 South McKinnon, Spokane Valley, WA 99212 - (509) 535-7710
• Tacoma South - 111 S 112th Street, Tacoma, WA 98444 - (253) 539-7104
• Tacoma Mall - 6208 Tacoma Mall Blvd, Tacoma, WA 98409 - (253) 472-6879
• Tukwila - 230 Andover Park East, Tukwila, WA 98188 - (206) 246-6017
• Tumwater - 710 Trosper Road, Tumwater, WA 98512 - (360) 339-5166
• Yakima (Union Gap) - 1406 E Mead Avenue, Union Gap, WA 98903 - (509) 248-9390
• Vancouver - 10611 NE 53rd St, Vancouver, WA 98662 - (360) 944-9199
• Walla Walla - 1002 W. Rose Street, Walla Walla, WA 99362 - (509) 676-5297
• Wenatchee - 200 Ferry St, Wenatchee, WA 98801 - (509) 662-6865

CHEF'STORE General Operating Hours

Standard CHEF'STORE operating hours are designed around early-morning prep schedules for professional kitchens:

• Monday through Saturday: Typically 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM or 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
• Sunday: Typically 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Hours vary by location and are subject to change. Call the specific store using the phone number listed above before planning a large procurement trip.

Restaurant Depot vs CHEF'STORE: Which One Should You Choose?

If you operate a registered foodservice business and live within driving distance of both stores, you'll probably use both for different purposes. Here's how the decision typically breaks down.

Choose Restaurant Depot When

• You operate a qualifying foodservice business with proper documentation
• You need a wider selection of fresh meat, seafood, and produce in commercial volumes
• You want broader access to light commercial equipment (countertop fryers, undercounter refrigerators, smallwares in volume)
• You buy in true wholesale volumes and need cases of 24-can soup, 50-pound flour bags, and pallets of disposables
• You're in one of the 35 states with a Restaurant Depot location (mostly east of the Rockies plus California, Oregon, Washington, and Arizona)

Choose CHEF'STORE When

• You don't have a registered business but cook at a professional level (home chef, recipe developer, serious home baker)
• You operate a small or informal foodservice operation (pop-up, supper club, cottage food producer) without full business documentation
• You're in the western US (Oregon, Washington, California, Idaho, Montana, Utah, Nevada) where CHEF'STORE has heavy density and Restaurant Depot is thinner
• You need broken-case quantities and professional pantry staples without the volume commitment of Restaurant Depot
• You want to walk in without paperwork or a membership card and shop the same day

The Honest Comparison Table

• Membership required? Restaurant Depot: Yes (free with business proof). CHEF'STORE: No, open to the public.
• Total US locations? Restaurant Depot: 167 across 35 states. CHEF'STORE: 97 across 14 states.
• Fresh meat / seafood / produce selection? Restaurant Depot: Deeper, more commercial cuts. CHEF'STORE: Solid, more curated.
• Smallwares and equipment? Restaurant Depot: Wider commercial equipment selection. CHEF'STORE: Strong smallwares, lighter on heavy equipment.
• Bulk paper goods and disposables? Both strong; comparable pricing on most items.
• Best for high-volume restaurants? Restaurant Depot generally wins on case volume.
• Best for small or home-based operators? CHEF'STORE wins on accessibility (no business documentation needed).
• Geographic coverage? Restaurant Depot covers most of the continental US. CHEF'STORE is concentrated west of the Mississippi plus the Carolinas and a few other markets.

When Restaurant Depot Is Worth the Trip (and When It Isn't)

Operators who use Restaurant Depot well treat it as a planned weekly or twice-weekly trip, not a same-day emergency stop. Here's the honest math on when the drive pays off.

When Restaurant Depot Pays Off

Restaurant Depot wins on bulk consumables (case volume of canned goods, flour, oil, pasta, rice), fresh meat and seafood for menu staples, commercial-size paper and disposables (cups, takeout containers, foil, plastic wrap), and smallwares that you go through fast (sheet pans, food storage containers, tongs, spatulas). For a working restaurant doing real volume, the savings on a single weekly trip often run 15 to 40 percent versus retail grocery or restaurant supply alternatives.

When Restaurant Depot Is NOT the Cheaper Option

Three situations flip the math. First, single small items can occasionally be cheaper at a big-box retailer running a promotion. Second, name-brand retail promotions (Memorial Day, Black Friday, end-of-quarter sales) can briefly undercut wholesale on certain commercial appliances. Third, the time and fuel cost of the drive matters - if your nearest Restaurant Depot is 45 minutes each way and you're going for a $80 order, the math doesn't work. Combine trips, plan your list, and treat it as a procurement event, not an errand.

What Restaurant Depot Doesn't Do Well

Restaurant Depot is a cash-and-carry warehouse, not a service-and-installation partner. They don't ship heavy equipment to your back door, they don't offer financing on big-ticket purchases, they don't deliver, and they don't provide commercial installation or warranty service on the equipment they stock. For commercial refrigeration, cooking equipment, or a large prep table investment, you'll typically want a dedicated commercial equipment supplier with shipping, financing, and post-sale support.

What Should You Buy at Restaurant Depot?

Restaurant Depot is excellent for consumables and everyday items, but you need to be selective when it comes to larger equipment purchases. Here's the practical breakdown.

Bulk Food and Pantry Staples

This is the heart of what Restaurant Depot does best. Case-volume canned goods, 50-pound flour and sugar bags, oils by the gallon, frozen proteins by the case, fresh seafood and produce in commercial quantities, dairy in industrial pack sizes. If you go through it weekly, this is where the bulk math pays off.

Smallwares and High-Heat Items

This is where Restaurant Depot shines - easy access to sheet pans, tongs, ladles, food storage containers, prep bowls, cleaning supplies, and the consumables that wear out fast. Buy them by the case and you'll go months between restocks.

Refrigeration, Freezers, and Prep Tables (Selective)

Reliable refrigeration is critical for food safety, and equipment quality affects speed, workflow, and consistency on the line. Restaurant Depot does stock light commercial refrigeration and prep tables, but selection is limited to what's in stock that day, and there's no shipping or financing. For a planned investment, you'll usually get better selection and warranty support on our commercial refrigerators, freezers, Atosa freezers, deep fryers, and prep tables.

Alternatives That Don't Require Membership

If you don't qualify for a Restaurant Depot membership or you'd rather not deal with the warehouse format, you have two solid alternatives:

• CHEF'STORE - Open to the public with no membership, no business proof, and no annual fee. Full directory of 97 locations is in this guide.
• The Restaurant Warehouse - Ideal for large equipment purchases. Free freight on most orders (no truck needed), fast 1-3 day delivery on in-stock items, no membership required, and equipment financing available on orders over $2,000. Instead of trying to haul a double-door reach-in freezer yourself, ordering online ensures faster delivery and better pricing.

What The Restaurant Warehouse Does (and How We Fit In)

We get called by mistake often enough that it's worth explaining what we actually do. The Restaurant Warehouse is a Seattle-based online commercial equipment retailer. We're not a wholesale warehouse you walk into - we're an online store that ships nationwide. Here's where we fit in the foodservice supply ecosystem.

What We Sell

We specialize in commercial-grade kitchen equipment for restaurants, food trucks, caterers, and ghost kitchens. Our deepest categories are commercial refrigeration (reach-in coolers and freezers, undercounter refrigerators, walk-in components, glass-door merchandisers), cooking equipment (gas and electric ranges, charbroilers, griddles, fryers, ovens, pizza prep tables), sandwich prep tables in every standard size from 27 inches to 72 inches, dishwashers, ice machines, and a deep catalog of foodservice smallwares.

How We're Different From Restaurant Depot and CHEF'STORE

Four meaningful differences:

• Free freight on most orders (no truck needed)
• Fast 1-3 day delivery on in-stock items
• No membership required - shop on therestaurantwarehouse.com with a credit card or financing
• Equipment financing on orders over $2,000, which Restaurant Depot and CHEF'STORE don't offer

We focus on equipment rather than food and disposables - we don't stock fresh meat, produce, or case-volume canned goods, but we go much deeper on the equipment side than either warehouse club does.

Who We're Best For

If you're opening a new restaurant, replacing a failed unit on short notice, financing an equipment package, or just don't have a Restaurant Depot or CHEF'STORE near you, we're the right call. If you're stocking bulk food and disposables for a working kitchen, Restaurant Depot or CHEF'STORE will serve you better than we will. Different tools for different jobs.

You can reach us at (206) 419-5801 or therestaurantwarehouse@gmail.com. Browse our commercial equipment catalog at therestaurantwarehouse.com.

Restaurant Equipment Buying Guides by Major US City

If you'd rather skip the membership-club route entirely or you want a city-specific buying guide that covers local suppliers, food truck regulations, and where to source equipment in your metro, we've published in-depth buying guides for the 20 largest US cities. Each guide covers local supply options, financing, and the equipment categories that matter most for that market.

• New York Restaurant Equipment Guide
• Los Angeles Restaurant Equipment Guide
• Chicago Restaurant Equipment Guide
• Houston Restaurant Equipment Guide
• Phoenix Restaurant Equipment Guide
• Philadelphia Restaurant Equipment Guide
• San Antonio Restaurant Equipment Guide
• San Diego Restaurant Equipment Guide
• Dallas Restaurant Equipment Guide
• San Jose Restaurant Equipment Guide
• Austin Restaurant Equipment Guide
• Jacksonville Restaurant Equipment Guide
• Charlotte Restaurant Equipment Guide
• Indianapolis Restaurant Equipment Guide
• Columbus Restaurant Equipment Guide
• San Francisco Restaurant Equipment Guide
• Seattle Restaurant Equipment Guide
• Denver Restaurant Equipment Guide
• Nashville Restaurant Equipment Guide
• Las Vegas Restaurant Equipment Guide

Final Verdict: Should You Join Restaurant Depot?

Here's the honest call after walking through the whole picture.

You SHOULD Join If

• You operate a registered food business (restaurant, food truck, caterer, bakery, bar, non-profit foodservice)
• You buy bulk consumables regularly - case volume of canned goods, flour, oil, paper products, frozen proteins
• You have the vehicle and labor to transport large purchases (it's strict cash-and-carry)
• You live within a reasonable drive of one of the 167 US locations listed above

You SHOULD Skip or Limit Use If

• You're a home cook or home-based operator without a registered business (use CHEF'STORE instead)
• You're buying a major piece of equipment - refrigerator, freezer, fryer, range, ice machine - where selection, financing, warranty, and delivery matter more than the bulk price
• You don't have a Restaurant Depot location within an hour's drive and the trip math doesn't work for your order size

For major equipment purchases, buying online often makes more sense. If you want commercial equipment without membership restrictions or warehouse logistics, browse our commercial refrigeration, freezer, and fryer collections, or get started with equipment financing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you need a membership for Restaurant Depot? Yes. Restaurant Depot requires a free membership, but you must provide proof of a qualifying food business (reseller's permit, business license, sales tax exemption certificate, articles of incorporation, or 501(c)(3) determination letter). Casual home cooks without a registered business typically cannot get a membership.

Can I get a one-day guest pass at Restaurant Depot? Yes. You can usually get a one-day guest pass at the reception desk with a valid government-issued photo ID, no business license required. Guest-pass shoppers typically pay sales tax at checkout and may have limited access to certain wholesale pricing tiers, but it's a legitimate way to walk in for a one-off trip.

Is Restaurant Depot open to the public? No. Restaurant Depot is members-only and requires business documentation to sign up. If you want a warehouse-style foodservice store open to the public without any membership, CHEF'STORE is the equivalent.

How much does a Restaurant Depot membership cost? Membership is free for qualifying foodservice businesses. There is no annual fee. The only cost is what you spend on inventory once you're inside.

Do you need a membership for CHEF'STORE? No. CHEF'STORE (formerly Smart Foodservice / Cash and Carry) is open to the general public with no membership required, no business license required, and no annual fee. Walk in with a credit card and shop.

How many Restaurant Depot locations are there? Restaurant Depot operates 167 cash-and-carry warehouses across 35 US states. The complete directory is in this guide, organized by state.

How many CHEF'STORE locations are there? CHEF'STORE operates 97 warehouse-retail locations across 14 US states, with heaviest density in the western US (Oregon, Washington, California, Idaho), the Carolinas, and parts of the Mountain West. The complete directory is in this guide.

Is Restaurant Depot or CHEF'STORE cheaper? Pricing is broadly comparable on overlapping items, but Restaurant Depot generally wins on case-volume wholesale pricing for working restaurants, while CHEF'STORE wins on accessibility for smaller operators and home cooks who don't qualify for Restaurant Depot.

Do Restaurant Depot or CHEF'STORE ship to my home or restaurant? Both are primarily cash-and-carry warehouse models, meaning you shop in person and take inventory with you. Some locations have partnered with third-party delivery services for limited delivery, but the model is built around on-site shopping. For nationwide shipping on commercial equipment with financing available, that's what The Restaurant Warehouse does.

What if I called The Restaurant Warehouse thinking I was calling Restaurant Depot? No problem at all - it happens every week. We're a separate company (an online commercial equipment retailer based in Seattle), but we're happy to help point you to the right Restaurant Depot or CHEF'STORE location. The complete directories are right here in this guide. If you need commercial equipment shipped to your business with financing, that's where we come in.