William M.
Yelp
This is one of the best Whole Foods around due to a number of different areas in the store.
Over time I have had the blessing to chat several times with the head chef. I have quizzed him several times about some of his recipes and a number of his dishes. It is hard to believe that some of these dishes that may sit out for a bit, most always seem fresh and very tasty. On Sunday mornings you may want to taste their eggs or their migas (such great southwest flavor!)
The bakery always has outstanding looking items! I try to avoid the area, but they do such great looking products. I will admit, when my Dad comes to town, he will pick up some cookies from there, and I have tried a couple of those chocolate chip cookies. Those cookies must be deadly, because you just can't just have one little nimble. The cakes and cupcakes look so pretty and detailed, the bakers are so detailed and with perfection they must have steady hands!
The flowers and plants area is above par! The area is well stocked with lots of great looking, healthy cut flowers. The colors of all of their different flowers are amazing, so if you are trying to make them work for a certain room, it can happen. One suggestion is two take several pics with different lighting, show them to the flower crew and let them help design a batch for you, they have a fantastic eye! They also have on hand, flowers already put together as well! On another note, I love how they have the flowers right there as you enter, I'm always amazed and it most always makes me smile!
For the Produce, as you enter on the right side of the store, has to be one of the best produce areas that I have ever seen! The veggies and fruits are placed and stacked like works of art, very pleasing to the eye! I love that they have little sample trays out. Getting to taste how fresh some of these produce items are makes my basket always heaver!
As for the fish area, these fish mongers carry some of the freshest tasting and looking fish around. One secret that you may not know, but they can select you fish and have them cook it for you as well! chat with them and tell them what you have in mind or what sides your serving and let them suggest for you a certain fish. It just got real, when they are helping you, and highly recommend to work with these folks! My favorites are the salmon, shrimp and if you know me, I'm a sucker for the trout!
The bins of spices, herbs, nuts and other treats are just too fun not to pass up! Great selections and well stocked. Do not forget to pick up some freshly ground nuts for your favorite nut butter, a fantastic treat!
The meat area has some really quality butchers that work here! One of the best times that I love is when the Hatch green chili is stormed by this store. The butchers will make some of the best burger patties around. They will also come up with other Hatch green chili treats as also the rest of the full store!
The vitamin area usually maintained by some highly knowledgable folks. I have received some very good directions here in this area! Now mind you, prices might be a touch high, but the quality and freshness is not bad.
They have an area where you can get your wine or craft beer in a glass while you shop if you would like. They constantly change out and improve on bringing in some of the best local craft beers. They also have beer tastings and pairing events, just check out their website.
One of the top characteristics of this store is the customer service! The Customer service here is top notch! They are very focused on doing the right thing and doing it in style. They have a high rate of returning customers. The place is always busy from a number of the reasons from above, but the great customer service is outstanding.
Now for the bad note, which Whole Foods can not do much about, is the attitude of the local customers. A number of them kind of run you over attitude, and it is not a major issue, but is a small issue with this location.
Recap:
~ Flowers fantastic!
~ Repaired foods top notch.
~ Produce amazing!
~ Bakery great detailed products!
~ Fish area, highly recommend!
~ Fun samples!
~ Top notch customer service!
Bottom line, flat out love this place!