South Philly Food Co-op

My first time at the Philly Food Co-op and they have just about everything a grocery store has with the focus on sustainable items. I picked up some goat cheese and some chicken and a delicious white chocolate walnut butter. Mario, the cashier who checked us out was really nice. Looking forward to a return trip.

This is the best Food Co Op in Philly!! I strongly suggest supporting them. It’s clean and well stocked and has stuff you can’t find anywhere else.

Great little co op. I really enjoy the selection of produce from local producers. They also have a GREAT selection of vegetarian, vegan, and international products. As others have said, pricing can be a bit high and they don't have as wide a selection of products as larger stores. But this is a co op not an Acme. So if you are looking for ethical shopping and local produce this is for you. The items may be fewer, but they are quality.

I was so exited to find a little co-op right around the corner from my new apartment and promptly paid for a membership. Unfortunately all my hopes and dreams of having a great little store that supports local products and businesses were quickly eradicated. I am not a cheap person and routinely pay extra for better quality and to support small/local businesses/fair trade practices. This is honestly the worst Co-op I have ever been to --in any city --in my entire life. Disgustingly over priced and little to no reward for paying for a membership. The saddest looking assortment of produce -- most don't look edible and some are practically decomposing on the shelves. A tiny container of rotten berries will run you 6 dollars. And unless you want to carry mold around with you, there is no way to return it. Many expiration dates for things that have long shelf lives are nearly expired. A can of condensed cream of mushroom soup is $5.00. 7 dollars for a half gallon of milk that at whole foods costs 5 dollars. There are so many more examples I could give but I think I've made my point. If you think this is a quality establishment, I feel truly sorry for you. I will however continue to go there-- when I have no other choice.

I don't know if I should write a review for this place but fwiw I had this on my "to go" list for months. I made it to the area and parking is impossible. Maybe call the store and ask for suggestions but this is Chinatown San Francisco level parking availability. 5 stars for being a co op. I like the idea, and from their tweets, they seem a cool organization.

staff is nice but their steak is always spoiled. I brought steak twice here and it was rotten so i went back and exchanged it for another steak. I was about to cook it 10 minutes after leaving the store and when i opened it the rotting smell flew into my face. I am not going back there to exchange it again

Prices are a little high - the selection is mostly organic items. Overall a great neighborhood store with a wide variety of grocery items.

Update: Although I need to take a break from shopping here, I have to thank Savannah for being so empathetic and helping to resolve my issue. Also shoutout to Rose who makes shoppers feel so welcome there! I am a member owner who is contemplating asking for my equity back and discontinuing to shop there. Grocery shopping for me is a peaceful activity and the last thing I need to encounter is staff being cold and curt to customers for no reason at all. To top things, to hear her do a 180 and greet others just confirms my experience of being discriminated. I must say however that a lot of the staff especially during the day are so awesome and friendly! However, as my schedule starts forcing me to shop in the evening I fear I will continue seeing this woman, ie one of the nightshift supervisors, who makes the checkout experience so darn unpleasant. Like someone said below, there are many stores around that sell organic now, with fair prices, and consistently friendly or at least approachable. I had to deal with this cashier more than once now and I swear one more time and I’m gone.

Every time I visit there are new items available. Locally sourced items available. Organic Plant Based Kombucha Herbs Grains and nuts Such a variety, well stocked and nice presentation. Don't sleep on this establishment. I will be coming more frequently.

If you've been feeling cooped up and need an excuse to take a walk, Philly's hottest new grocery store is the South Philly Food Coop! It has everything- artisanal peanut butter, plants, an ethnic food aisle that includes Italian food, frozen oreo ice cream sandwiches (and lots of other delicious looking frozen things), a swag shelf with cute totes, shirts and tea towels, local bread, local meat, craft beef jerky, vegan cheese, and all the nut milks! Ok so it doesn't actually have everything, it is pretty small, but it is surprisingly well stocked and there are a lot of interesting brands and foods, especially in the international aisle. Everything seems to be $1-2 more than you would expect, but you're paying to support a community venture and take money away from Amazon and put it into your neighborhood! Membership is $300 and can be paid in installments over a year. Membership doesn't require volunteering but it does get you discounts at a bunch of local places, access to special member sales and discounts, and you'll have a say in the governance of the coop. You don't have to be a member to shop here though! Right now for COVID there is hand sanitizer upon entry, plexi glass in front of the cash register, signs for walking in a certain direction, and everyone is masked. There are definitely less people coming in here than Acme so I feel safer coming here. Support your community and shop local!

Right as you walk into South Philly Food Co-op, you'll feel right at home. The floor plan is really nice for a grocery store. As you walk in, you'll fresh produce to your left and the wonderful workers to your right. There are only 2 cashiers. You walk further down and encounter the snacks, dairy, cheese, and meats. Then bread and frozen food, and all essentials are right there. It's a small place but has everything you need. They even have pre-made meals made by local cooks! The importance of locally made and sourced food is really great. Moreso, the aisles are always clean and the store is never too busy. I'm always in and out in 10 minutes, compared to bigger grocery stores where I have to walk a half mile just to get from one aisle to the next. Whether you are coming to plan a meal, grab some fresh produce, or getting a pre-made meal, SPFC is an excellent addition to the neighborhood.

The Co-op has great produce, but the rest of the products aren't very appealing. They aren't well known brands, which is part of their shtick, but everything I have tried has been disappointing. Be careful. The vegan cheese is kept close to the real cheese, which is annoying, because it's way to mix them up, and most people don't think they are interchangeable. The produce is priced well, but everything else is way more expensive than Giant or Acme. And it's not priced as well as the Italian market, which also has a lot of organic food, so there is really no advantage to the co-op Overall, this place is near my house, but other than that, I wouldn't bother.

I love this place! So convenient and has everything I need without being overwhelmed by too many options. I would give it 5 stars except that I've often felt rushed through checkout and the staff sometimes has an attitude.

Great selection and fair prices. Helpful staff will answer any questions you have. Truly a welcome gem in the neighborhood!