Whole Foods Market

Update: this is an annoying trend: for some reason beverages are located in 15 or more different locations all over the store. The clearest evidence of the manufactured confusion is that most store employees are just as confused as I am when I ask them where various drinks are. Always a pleasant experience at Whole Foods, my comfort grocery store when I'm traveling. Very dependable for generally healthy stuff.

IMPOSSIBLE to trade in amazon device here 😭 amazon app says you can trade in your device anytime as long as the store is open. THIS IS NOT TRUE!! you can only trade in when the manager is at the return counter and have access to the laptop. apparently associates don’t have log in to the laptop and can’t handle device trade in and they also don’t know when manager is around. it’s a very frustrating process for people who stopped at the store four times but can’t trade in the device 😭 they kept asking me to come back tomorrow and try again when the manager is here and when i asked when the manager is here they said they don’t know 😭 why can’t all associate be trained on trading in protocol!!!!! this is never a problem in another state. FYI Manager is NOT IN FOR TRADE IN SAT, Sun, monday around noon 💀 good luck finding the manager 💀💀💀.

The biggest wholefoods I have seen in the area. It has a lot of parking spaces. It was all the food and aisles you find in a typical wholefoods plus they sell alcohol. Very clean. As usual, prices are not cheap but that is typical wholefoods.

While the food quality and selection are excellent, this place now feels more like a warehouse than a supermarket, with innumerable Prime shoppers rushing through the aisles and rudely pushing past regular customers. It was quite unpleasant. In addition, I needed help finding an unusual product and got shunted to four different employees before someone looked and could not find it, adding that he could not look for it in a database to find out where it might be.

They do have wonderful deals on good products and food and some of the workers are friendly and nice that is the positive side. The strong negative is the workers on the floor most of them do not pay attention and refused to help me when I went there and I almost got hit with there carts I was being polite and they just acted like I was not there or they did not care. i been to other locations and they were more friendly and welcoming I was shocked.

All in One. Ambience, Location, Varieties, Quality all things are met. Good Varities of Liquors. Must Visit to Find Yourself. My all time Faovorite.

I recently visited the Whole Foods in Boston (Cambridge Street / downtown area) and I have mixed but mostly positive impressions. The first thing you notice is variety — they carry a wide array of organic produce, specialty items, bulk goods, artisanal cheeses, and a solid selection of prepared foods and grab-and-go meals. The prepared food / salad / hot bar area is especially handy if you want a quick, healthier option. (Though, side note: I learned Whole Foods doesn’t always prepare all their hot / cold bar items in store — many are made at third-party kitchens and delivered to the store.¹) The layout is decent, though in peak hours things can feel a bit cramped, especially near the deli / bakery section. Some aisles shrink when carts pass through, and the checkout area can get congested, but staff generally seem to handle the flow well. The cleanliness is good overall, though I noticed surfaces and bins in the prepared food zone could use more attention during rush times. Staff interactions were a highlight. Most employees I encountered were friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable when I asked about specialty items or replacements. That said, I did catch a few distracted or less engaged workers — likely tied to busy shifts. The value side is trickier: you pay a premium in many places compared to more standard supermarkets. Some specialty or organic items feel overpriced relative to nearby options, but you're paying for selection, quality, and convenience. As for consistency, that’s where the store stumbles occasionally. On one visit, I ordered a hot meal that arrived lukewarm, and a salad bar container was missing a topping I requested. Also, inventory can ebb — I walked by empty spots in the bulk bins and some niche items were out of stock. The bakery is a nice touch — their breads and pastries smell fresh, though I’d be cautious about freshness late in the day. Overall, if you want a one-stop for high quality, interesting, healthy grocery options, this Boston Whole Foods is a solid choice. Just be ready to spend a little more, and visit earlier in the day if you want the full selection.

I like this Whole Foods. Pretty clean and well maintained. They have excellent sandwiches, which in my opinion are underrated. I truly hope more people come in for their craftable sandwiches because they are some of the best I have had. Custom sandwich - 5/5. Fresh ingredients and overall delicious sandwich.

Whole Foods in South End/Ink Block is probably one of my favorite locations to go to! I love that they have a (free) LARGE parking lot. This is unlike the one on Cambridge St by MGH, as that one is a paid parking lot. Now, the reason why I love this location so much is simply because it is humongous! Seriously. I could spend hours at this Whole Foods and not get tired at all. Bakery section, deli, hot foods, liquor... amazing. Also, very organized in here and never had a bad experience shopping here. Produce is always very fresh and remember to always check what deals they're having. Pricier market but they do have sales. Love, love, LOVE the cakes! Especially the berry chantilly! Their cakes are not too sweet and very moist.

Okay this is a first visit into the place in person but I myself admit that it was worth it plus people were friendly, able to assist me right away because they knew I was green (fresh) but I have to say they are top notch people knowledgeable about everything food angles & okay maybe I should have just ate there after paying but it was a note for future & that has a darn buffet in the joint. WOW!

This was such a nice and clean Whole Foods! They had a lot of options and everyone that worked there was super friendly. I was super surprised to see they carry alcohol and there wine selection was massive! Check it out if you're looking for a grocery store in the area or a quick healthy meal!

This is one of the biggest Whole Foods I've ever been to! I wish I lived in Boston just to shop here lol They have every grocery item you could possibly need, a great liquor section, great items for charcuterie, and such a large variety of hot foods! You could come here for a snack or a meal with options from their traditional Whole Foods soup/salad bars but they also have pizza, sandwiches, burgers, coffee, etc. restaurants around the front perimeter of the store.

Whole Foods promotes themselves claiming merchandise sold in their stores to be healthy, organic, no chemicals or preservatives ... not exactly accurate. I purchased balsamic cream sherry vinegar, which has a WARNING label: Cancer and Reproductive Harm Upon contacting the store manager where I purchased the item regarding my concerns. his response was, "I can return it for a full credit".

You can't complain about the size of the store and its inventory. That said, this used to be a decent spot to grab breakfast. Not anymore. Crumbly watered down scrambled eggs (before 830 am) dried french toast and a big blob of fatty bacon. I schlepped all the way over there to find that and then had to schlep to a local restaurant to get an actual breakfast. I won't do it again.

Very impressed with the size and quality of this Whole Foods. I have been in several big city Whole Foods and this one has been my favorite. The selection of goods varying from produce to handmade desserts is very impressive, in addition to the massive wine selection. It is very bright inside, and feels very clean. The employees appear happy and willing to answer questions which was very helpful.

This place is huge and always stocked they have all types of prepared goodies here as well and Liquor store to boot.

Food: SO much variety of food options here, I love the samples of food like cheese, pita chips, which are occasionally offered. Plant Burger also looks/smells delicious! Service: Never had an issue with anyone who works here but I mainly do self check-out. Ambiance: This is my favorite part. The store is HUGE, bright, so many options of everything, and there are always pretty decor (look at these flowers from summer and fall decorations)! I love this Whole Foods/location. You can sneak in a workout before/after as well!

Amazing customer service, amazing indoor temperature and great Amazon help desk to pick up and receive packages!

I've been coming to this location for years and never have I ever had a bad experience until today. SAM (male) is by far the rudest employee I've ever come in contact with and needs training. You do not snatch anything from anybody and you don't accuse any one of anything unless you ask the appropriate questions and he failed to do so even after reviewing my receipt. I was just in here yesterday and had great assistant and conversation with one of cashiers. Other than that thank you for always having a clean establishment and a variety of lunch options for us.

This is the Whole Foods I regularly go to since it's the closest one to me in Seaport. The line of cars to get in here is popping on pretty much any day, so they have valet people directing you to the nearest available spots for free, which is nice. The store is quite well-organized, with a robust produce section and the usual hot bar. I don't drink coffee, but there's a coffee bar at the front of the store, as well as a place for hot pizza and burgers. I appreciate that everything in this store is on one floor because I don't like those cart escalator things. There's an unusually large wine & beer selection here, and while I rarely go to that section, there is a lot of variety in the wine. Really, there isn't much to complain about at this store. They have a lot of self-checkout stations, which is especially nice if you're only grabbing a few items because the regular lines can be long. I'm sure this Whole Foods will always have a great home in the South End!

Been shopping here for years and have had pretty good service from them until this morning. Stopped in to the get a cake for my friend's birthday. Only had a small cake and I needed a large. This wasn't a custom cake. It was one of their standard ones that they have every day. Asked the baker when they would have the one that I needed - as I could have come back tomorrow. Baker wasn't helpful, and was super dismissive. Said he had no idea. Didn't offer to make one, put me on a list, nothing. Terrible customer service. Won't be shopping here any more. They clearly don't need my business.

Without a doubt, a flagship Whole Foods From The Future! It's gigantic, loaded with the natural/preservative free products you've come to know and overspend on, but - and this is a big but (I like big buts, and I cannot lie) - it's also got a fully stocked beer, wine and liquor department, as well as several quick service restaurants within. Literally, a one-stop shop. What kinds, you ask? Full service Allegro cafe, a fry shack with fresh cod fish and chips, a wheatgrass and cold-pressed juicery, a seriously large cheesemonger wonderland, a bowl producer a la Dig Inn or sweetgreen (base grain, protein, veg and sauces), a pizzeria and a deli counter for sandwiches, etc. And did I mention the beer, wine and liquor? All well represented by local and reasonably priced. There's a wine chiller barrel, too, so go ahead and grab that white on the way to your party... Plus, there's a free (often jammed) parking lot adjacent to the entrance for a quick in-and-out. Truth be told, the robust offerings and the parking make it a mecca for Prime Delivery drivers loading up on online orders and begrudgingly trodding through the aisles (truthfully, half the customers in this store at any given time are Amazon Fresh drivers), which might prove a bit frustrating for self-shoppers. That said, you're hard pressed to find a WF with more to sell. A favorite, even if it's meant to be take in small doses.

Buying meat at Whole foods market is really fresh and you can get real meat with quality and grade....I'm right here if you keep the quality right now, it will be forever.

This is the Whole Foods I visit the most now because of my new business in the South End. The market is anchored to the Ink Block development. Parking is generous for its location. They have valet during peak hours but mostly Amazon people crowd the front. (Seriously, free supermarket parking in the heart of the city. No one should be complaining.) They also have EV charging stations at this location which I think it's kind of cool. This Whole Foods caters to more upscale clientele due to its location and the luxury new apartments & hotels on the block. Alcohol is available and they have a HUGE selection of wine, IPAs, as well as Japanese sakes. Their hot bar selection is great but lately just too many chicken dishes in the recent line-up.

If Jeff Bezos saw how the employees operate in this store he would sell Whole Foods for .20 cents on the dollar just to get rid of it. Thank you to the deli man for acting like I was speaking a foreign language when I had a question for the salad bar. The man who stocks the lettuce and wears sunglasses inside chucks lettuce around and curses while doing so. It's wild how unpleasant he is, I've now found it comical. Curious if the checkout workers compete to see who's slowest? Emily dropped my items on the floor, Then asked if it was ok. Well not really Emily! Also can anyone memorize the produce codes or will you need to look them up each time for eternity? Just curious. The meat market man was starting to grow on me. Nice guy and usually helpful but he failed to get me the steak I asked for the other night so our relationship may be going down hill. The fish mongers have always been decent so that's a plus! Go team! Overall I think management is failing this location. It's incomparable to other stores I've enjoyed shopping at and not worth the prices if we're not getting the premium elite whole foods experience. Please change soon!

I like goin to this whole foods it's clean the attendants are friendly and great place to meet some fine women j/p insta @TrueMoney_Malik

Bottom Line: A pretty store but pricey and in an inconvenient location. Whole Foods will never be a place where I do my regular shopping because I find the whole Parole area to be a congested mess. And having to navigate a busy parking garage to grocery shop is just a nuisance. Moreover, it's pricey. But, I do still enjoy popping into Whole Foods now and again, like when hubby drops me off at the door. What I like about Whole Foods is that it is clean and pretty and the employees are always helpful. I also like that I can buy various grains and ingredients in bulk so if I only need a small amount for a new recipe I don't have to commit to a big package. Also, I love shopping the cheese case where I can get some of my favorites. And this is my go to spot for my Thanksgiving turkey. Finally, I love looking at the non-food items at Whole Foods like stuffed animals, cards, handmade soaps, yoga mats and essential oils.

So disappointed. Got a basket of local strawberries. Beautiful on the outside. But all rotten on the inside. Bought it tonight to eat it tonight. So it's not like it rotted sitting in our fridge. Deceptive marketing!

I am staying at the AC Hotel by Marriott when visiting Boston and right across the street is this Whole Foods, so I decided to stop off for lunch. Right towards the front of the Whole Foods is a bunch of quick lunch options as well as some other options including frozen yogurt, a coffee bar and a smoothie bar. For my lunch I looked around a little and thought it was interesting how man self-serve stations they have. For example, they had a variety of pizzas, but you would actually take your own slice yourself. Also, the salad bar and the custom bowls are also self-serve. I was interested in getting one of their Main Lobster rolls, but they were expensive at $20 and I knew I would be having a lot of seafood while in Boston so I passed. I ended up getting some ramen, which I customized. I got the vegetable ramen with some shrimp and it was very fresh and tasty. I also picked up the Brown Stone smoothie from the smoothie bar. I've had their smoothies at the Whole Foods location near me, which I have enjoyed, but I was a bit underwhelmed this smoothie. All the ingredients in the Brown Stone smoothie including the bananas and peanut butter were fresh tasting, but the cocoa nibs didn't go too well with the smoothie. I was able to enjoy my ramen along with my smoothie outside of the Whole Foods at one of their tables. Also, while I didn't shop at this store for groceries, I did see that the store was very large and I could tell they had a great variety of inventory. Altogether, this Whole Foods in the South End of Boston is big and has a variety of food options!

Ashley is new in Boston and the floral department at Whole Foods. I called Monday for an emergency. Ashley is in the problem solving and customer service business that happens to be a florist. I needed arrangements for the same day. She quickly gave me several options and sent photos. It was a seamless process. Thank you Ashley for being proactive. The arrangements were beautiful and made the event. Thank Ashley.

The security guard yelled at my four year old daughter. Children aren't welcome here. Update: I reached out to customer service. They were not helpful, they clearly don't want kids at this Whole Foods.

This Whole Foods always surprise me with all the new additions. Today my coworker told me about the mochi ice cream station near the salad/hot bar. There's 9 unique flavors: black sesame, kona coffee, green tea, matcha green tea, strawberry, vanilla, red bean, mango, and double chocolate. Favorites were double chocolate and black sesame, but all of them were very good. The mochi was very soft and it melts pretty quickly. Other things I come here for: Apple cider, mini Apple cider donuts, stir fry station, spicy ramen, smoked salmon, chocolate ganache cake, cupcakes, salad, and so much more but naming a few.

I make it a point to visit WFM's during my travels. This particular WFM is located near Tufts Hospital where I'm working on a short term job assignment. Very clean and well organized store. In particular this WFM has one of the best salad bars among any WFM and any other market.

I have been coming to this Whole Foods for 2 years and today I got stopped by a valet parking guy without mask on at the entrance when no one is in line and big crowds coming out, a lady behind me cut the line and he did not stop her. Unfortunately they are contractors, so Whole Foods has no control for their attitude and behavior. After complaining to the shift manager, still no apology from the valet guy. Very disappointing. They also have no cameras for the entrance by the way.

Yes, Whole Foods, my day is absolutely wonderful! I still stand behind what I said! Now instead of replying here tend to my noted concerns.

This Whole Foods Market is so big I think I could spend forever inside. Capacity is currently limited, with a staff member at the door enforcing this and distributing hand sanitizer. We were in a rush, but I could definitely go back to browse all the offerings. We ended up with some wine, pumpkin ale, and seasonal bath bombs. It's Whole Foods so it's $$$, but the wine was relatively inexpensive, which is why we went there in the first place.

Very good but very expensive. I recommend it for a heath it's very organic, but it's super pricey.

Hands down this is the best Whole Foods Market in all of Boston. 1. The biggest liquor, spirits, drinks section 2. Free parking and condiments on your way out 3. Always we staffed with employees that help you navigate this Disneyland of a grocery chain 5/5 for being a genuinely fun shopping experience

I always order my groceries and get them delivered from this location (no other option given) and for the past month there have been zero available delivery times for two days, or if there are, they are charging for delivery. If there are delivery times available, half of my order is taken off bc the items are "out of stock" which is annoying because the one time I was annoyed and decided to just go in there myself, everything that the app said was out of stock, was actually not. What is going on with this location and their lack or delivery times and the inaccurate "out of stock" messages. I've had to choose the pick up option and go all the way to Charlestown to get them.

I am so glad this Wholefoods opened near where I live! It is more convenient for me to pick up groceries now! This Wholefoods is a good size for being in the city. I especially love the big wine selection! There is also a lot of different cheeses with samples! It's a perfect one stop shop for all the wine and cheese I need. I love the food court here! There is a wide variety of things to choose from. I usually go here for lunch when I am at work. I get the build your own bowl where you get to choose the type of grain, protein, sauce, and veggies you want for a stir-fry bowl. It is pretty filling, healthy, and delicious! They also have a coffee shop. The coffee is pretty good. I like the flavors of the coffee beans blend. They also have a juice bar which is also very refreshing and delicious. There are a lot of fresh produce here. I love the Wholefoods organic toasts. The kosher pound cake is also amazing. I have been eating cleaner and healthier so I end up shopping here a lot. It may be a bad idea that this is opened so close to me. I am going to go broke spending all my money here. :P

Do not get the buffalo chicken pizza unless you like having the runny poops for a good quarter hour

Super badass store filled with the best stuff on the planet!! Seriously! Macaron ice cream! Self serve mochi! Lobster rolls in the bakery AND in the fish shop! Fresh squeezed Valencia OJ! Self serve yogurt bar! Fish shack shop! Ramen bar! Castelvetrano olives! Self serve Kombucha on tap! Beauty bar! Parking sucks - ha! What's new??? And the Spa advertising walk ins does not welcome walk ins ... I was told to come back 3 hours later - nonsense!

Probably the biggest and best whole food in Boston . Surrounded by towering condos and a couple homeless shelter nearby . Not a great location since there's a lot of methadone patients and homeless people around and you can see them hanging inside the dining sitting area also. Besides that negativities the food selections are great at the hot deli and salad bar, they have the coffee bar, pizza place , seafood and noodle joint also. Great varieties of food and fresh produce. Always come here for the salmon with power medley grain and veggies for lunch cost me 12 bucks . But it's pretty good quality and fulfilling.

Regarding your Amazon Fresh delivery services. I ordered Amazon Fresh from Whole Foods yesterday morning to be delivered last night. The order was canceled on us which we were told this morning. We have a diabetic who needed that food. Never relying on these types of services going forward.

Great place, yummy foods and great varieties and choices. Can't wait to come back More or more ,

This Whole Foods is AMAZING. By far my favorite location in Boston. They have EVERYTHING, and I mean it. One of my favorite things to get are the cakes from Whole Foods. Who would've known that they make some of the best and affordable cakes?! I usually get their tiramisu or chocolate fondue cakes, and they're around $20-$25. They also have other customizable cakes as well. Love love love this market!

I'm so sad that Amazon has turned my favorite food store, Whole Foods (South End) Into an Amazon warehouse. Whenever I am there, Amazon workers are scouring the aisles with their carts, packing food into bags for online shoppers. The crowding is unpleasant. The experience use to be wonderful going into the store when it was WF but no more. That beautiful visual effect upon entering the store is gone. Amazon has changed most of the shelves and ruined the setup. It leaves me unhappy and I plan on spending my time & money grocery shopping elsewhere from now on.

This review is for the Fish Market in the Whole Foods. I've been coming here for the past several months to order the exact same thing: the clam roll with fries. It's $6 for a massive platter of fried goodness (I also ask for an extra tartar sauce and they give it to me free of charge). The food is made fresh, to-order and you can either eat it there at the tables or take it to go (they put it in this box for you). I mean, it's basically a ton of clam strips on a toasted bun with a ton of crinkle fries for $6. What more can you ask for.

Horrible service team, I was trying to buy some beer with my wife and they said they would need both of our IDs. I told them my wife didn't bring hers then they called a chinese lady over and look at me mysteriously and trying to talk to me in Chinese . We really feel offended by this chinese lady with her rude manner and abusive words.

Now this is my first week in Boston and I normally go to a Japanese market but I needed ready-to-go meals due to my international Boston Hostel kitchen is closed. This result in me looking for a market but this market isn't cheap either. It's pricey and that what you should expect from Wholefoods. The staff seem to be kind and very chatty to customers, There are tons of blank clothes security in the market. But I have never seen anything happen at this location since I've been here. This location is big I was able to check out in no time and they do have self-checkout but you can't self-checkout any alcohol. It best to go to a normal checkout clerk. You have to show some Identification or Passport. It was a good experience so far and I have gone about 7-9 times already. One of the staff there, notice me from the street as I was doing my photography on the architecture of the city. She was my clerk as well as Update: June 21-22nd 2021- I had to update this review because just the other day I had one of the strangest encounters with an employee at a register looking at me and a very not accepted way. Not only she continue to stare at me while not focus on the current customer in front of her, but when I show her my passport, my other passport was present in the book, she stares at me one more time and then ask me to tell her again the date of birth. " this is where I knew she wanted to see my face. I'm a victim of a hate crime- I am not taking my eye patch off my face so you can Identify me. I know she wanted to ask to see the passport again, but I also have my Media Press Pass around my neck. "Body language she was presenting at the time was not a pleasant or good one either. I'd had to ask for my proof of purchase and continue to just stare at all. Oh, my panda. so not cool. I never went back since then. I am a travel photographer and this was not the coolest experience

This whole foods is huge. I used to go to the one in Brighton, but this felt like three times bigger with alcohol selection as well which was lacking in Brighton store. I liked fruit and veggie section was also bigger with more choices than in Brighton. Had "ink block" products like ink block cutting board.

I love this location! It's organized, clean, and the employees are pleasant and helpful. The seating area outside is nice and usually quiet.

This might be the worst Whole Foods in America. Not only is their parking lot a complete nightmare, but every single time I buy flowers from there, they die within 24 hours. No joke, I just spent $35 on hydrangeas -- yes hydrangeas, in hopes that they would last at least a week like most hydrangeas do. Nope. DIDNT EVEN MAKE IT UNIL THE NEXT MORNING. Like wtf?! I realize most ppl don't go to Whole Foods simply for flowers but it's annoying af. Especially considering their jacked up prices. Ridonkulous.

Try to avoid the weekend as it can get busy. But the store is clean and customer service is top class. Staffs are friendly and always ready to help.

This is definitely the best whole foods (and possibly the best grocery store?) in Boston city proper. It's HUGE, almost a square block, and therefore there's tons of room for both products and people, so it doesn't feel crowded like most other stores. The checkout lines can still get long during peak hours (weekend mornings and weekdays after work) but they're really efficient so it moves pretty quickly. This WF has a huge produce section, a whole beauty section, cheeses (with samples!), and a big alcohol selection if that's what you're looking for. Highly recommended!

This is a different take to the other Whole Foods I've been to. While the others tend to be a little more earthy feeling, this store is bright and spacious. It caters definitely to the yuppies who are taking over this rapidly gentrifying area. The wine section is huge. They have a bunch of fast food looking restaurants as well as a spa. In some ways it reminds me of Wegmans. I got a pumpkin roulade cake which was just OK. The frosting was way too sweet and there wasn't that much cake inside.

A grocery within minutes walk from home's opened and fancy us, it's Whole Foods. Now my only wish was for the eatery to be just like at Union Square NY and this one's turned out to be pretty epic with choices. Won't have city views while dining but plenty of south enders to ogle. And there's lots of reasons to come (often) - breakfast, lunch, coffee, dinner, cheese. I see a dukedom in my future.