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Does anyone go to Whole Foods Market?

Like so many others, my husband and I do some of our shopping at Costco and the rest at Whole Foods -- except during the summer months, when we add to that our local farmer's market. When that happens, admittedly, the amount we spend at Whole Foods does go down.

We haven't noticed an increase in our grocery bill since we began frequenting the new WF in our neighborhood. We only buy what we need and we buy on sale when possible, which also helps.

Personally, I LOVE WF and remember every time I visit why I was so excited when they decided to build one near us. They're a great addition to our community.

jenniferlynne76 at 12:30PM on 03/21/08

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Does anyone go to Whole Foods Market?

Here's some info from WholeFoods Markup on the east side.

http://phillymarketcafe.blogspot.com/search?q=wholefoods

gaetano at 6:26PM on 04/14/08

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Does anyone go to Whole Foods Market?

I have been to a couple Whole Foods and you're right, it isn't cheap. I will say that I have found certain products like POM Tea for example (not necessarily what you're looking for) to be cheaper or the same price as other grocery stores. So while many things there are expensive, they don't blow up the prices of everything.

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Chew on That at 5:03PM on 03/25/08

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Does anyone go to Whole Foods Market?

The Harry's Farmers' Market locations here in the Atlanta metro area are owned by WF, and that's where I do the bulk of my shopping. I find them to be a little less expensive than our WF locations, and they pretty much have the same products. The 365 line is great for pantry and freezer staples. I just buy food there, though. Toiletries, paper products and cleaning supplies are really expensive there. Gotta go Krogering for that stuff.

Mnemosyne at 10:20AM on 03/22/08

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Does anyone go to Whole Foods Market?

On the note about the lack of Trader Joe's stores in Austin, I believe WF actually started in Austin. There was also a store here in New Orleans on Esplanade Ave. called Whole Foods that was almost identical to the store in Texas. It was bought out by the Austin people near the beginning of the Whole Foods empire, from what I understand. I may not be remembering this correctly, but one of the major investors in Silk soy milk (and an original investor in the Whole Foods here in New Orleans) spoke to one of my business classes a couple years ago and told us the story. He is now involved with acai products. I digress...

I have to agree with those of you who say it's worth it to purchase things like steak, fish, and produce at Whole Foods. None of the other grocery stores in my area carry good produce that isn't already past its prime when it's sitting in the store. I'm willing to pay a premium for something I know will be good. It also makes cooking and eating a little more special when I know I've used premium ingredients.

kmnola at 5:19PM on 03/21/08

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Does anyone go to Whole Foods Market?

I love Whole Foods, but only go if I have something specific in mind to get--with the prices it can get dangerous to just roam the aisles. Their produce is acceptable, but way over-priced and under-fresh compared to farmer's markets. Having grown up on a small family farm, however, I might be a little biased and anti-establishment, but I will admit that WF is definitely an asset during the cold, barren winter months. Just as long as you promise to support local farms during the summer, go for it! (Their meat is incredible, by the way, definitely worth the price to have natural and tasty meat).

embolini9 at 4:24PM on 03/21/08

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