What's your local grocery stores ?

[megomania]

You forgot for downtown:

Metropolitan Market

and Seattle general:

P.C.C.
Red Apple

Yep, missed those!

[SeattleEd]

whole foods was local to me when I lived in Austin where they began their first store in the 80s. We refer to them as whole paycheck.

Yup. Over rated.

Not to mention they claim to support local farmers when in fact they purchase from crops that are grown overseas and shipped here. Plus they have a high mark up.
They are going around and buying up small local mom and pop stores. They did that in Portland but the only one store that didn't sell was New Seasons, which I LOVE! Much better than Whole Foods and truly support local farmers and economy.

[doctor09210]

Whole Foods
Food Emporium
The Deli Down The Street

[pmwasson]

Yup. Over rated.

Not to mention they claim to support local farmers when in fact they purchase from crops that are grown overseas and shipped here. Plus they have a high mark up.
They are going around and buying up small local mom and pop stores. They did that in Portland but the only one store that didn't sell was New Seasons, which I LOVE! Much better than Whole Foods and truly support local farmers and economy.

I can walk to Albertsons and now they have just opened a New Seasons that is also within walking distance. So between the two, I can get regular stuff or good stuff.

[doctor09210]

Yup. Over rated.

Not to mention they claim to support local farmers when in fact they purchase from crops that are grown overseas and shipped here. Plus they have a high mark up.
They are going around and buying up small local mom and pop stores. They did that in Portland but the only one store that didn't sell was New Seasons, which I LOVE! Much better than Whole Foods and truly support local farmers and economy.

They take only some fruits and veggies because on some near me 1 or 2 tomatoes say they are from upstate NY, bt only some stuff
they have amazing Sushi though

[Hector]

I disagree about Whole Foods being overrated...expensive, yes...but not overrated. I personally love it...it's a kickarse store...here's the one in Oakland...it's HUGE (that's just one corner)...



You just can't beat its selection of beer for example..





Gotta love that!

[Hector]

Around here, Trader Joe's, Safeway, Lucky's. And I'll include Walgreens, b/c I do get groceries from there as well.

I love Trader Joe's...

Sharry...been to the Whole Foods further down the lake?

[doctor09210]

I love Trader Joe's...

Sharry...been to the Whole Foods further down the lake?

Trader Joe's
YUK!!
I hate it, they might be cheap but the quality of their Veggies is awful
they have ok ready meals though
yet it is soooo crowded at 3:00 the line loops around the store

[doctor09210]

The Whole foods near me is half a city block wide and one really long city block long, and 2 floors

[Hector]

Oakland has literally tons of Mexican markets...one third of Oakland is Hispanic...the biggest chains are Mi Pueblo, Mi Tierra. and Los Mexicanos.

Mi Pueblo is a kickarse market on High St and International...it has a taqueria, a deli, unique produce, the largest carniceria in Oakland, the best Mexican breads and pastries...and it's also famous for it's outdoor grilled chickens (pollos a la parilla)...for under $10...you get a whole chicken with tortillas ans salsa...delicious...a better and healthier option than KFC...that's for damn sure...






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