Whole Foods Market

the amazon return experince was really bad and outright harrasment. the lady working at 7.50 PM at the counter... tokd me we r not taking returns.. while there was sign BRB... i waited for 15 minutes .. she was just roaming around.. then i went for shopping.. cane back and she started taking returns. these r highly unprofessional folks. have zero working ethics and lack professionlism at all. this is what amazon customer experience at thi store is. date: jan-22nd-2026.

I’m really disappointed that Whole Foods Market removed their 365 sparkling water from the cooler. With salad bar prices already high, it was one of the only affordable drink options left. It felt like the one budget-friendly choice in a store where everything else is premium priced. Taking it away just makes a quick lunch run more expensive. I really hope they bring it back.

Another organic grocery store — and surprise! They have a hot food bar 🥗🍱 So many cuisines from around the world, everything looked way too tempting 🤤 I almost had a full-on decision-making meltdown… in a supermarket 😂

The fish monger station looked VERY FRESH like it was just picked from the pier. Everyone was nicely displayed also. I only came for produce but ended up loading on seafood. Super excited to cook everything. Also the attendant Amsatou was very very friendly and informative, and even offered to clean the whole snapper! Il be back! Best Whole Foods in ATL easily!

Came to refill my water, the water station was nasty, someone was making a noodle soup in there , the manager didn’t answer the call right away, prior to that I asked 2 ppl on the floor to help me, one was rude and acted like she had to run. Another one called help on a radio -no communication in return. Finally, the manager came along and helped to a cleaning lady to take care of the mess, And of course there was a duplicitous smile, which was hilarious. Thank for doing your job again!

Whole Foods Market has great quality, fresh produce, and a solid selection of organic and specialty items. The stores are clean, well-organized, and the staff is generally helpful. It’s a reliable place to shop if you’re looking for premium ingredients. That said, the prices have become extremely hard to justify. Even everyday basics like fruits, vegetables, dairy, and snacks feel significantly more expensive than they should be, and a regular grocery run can easily turn into a very large bill. It’s starting to feel less like a grocery store for normal weekly shopping and more like a luxury stop for occasional items. The quality is there, but the pricing has reached a point where it’s difficult to shop here consistently.

Today’s experience at the butcher counter was extremely disappointing. I requested a simple, standard service, trimming and cleaning chicken breasts, and two butchers refused without any explanation. When I asked for the manager, Kayli, she initially confirmed that they do offer that service, then changed her answer once she heard what her staff had told me. The inconsistency and lack of clarity were very unprofessional. It also raises a very simple question: what is the role of the butcher then?. If the butcher counter cannot trim or cut chicken in a specific way, why is raw chicken even displayed at the counter for customers to request assistance with. The entire purpose of a butcher counter is to help with trimming, portioning, and basic preparation. If that service is not available, it should be communicated clearly instead of giving conflicting answers. This is not the first issue I have had at this location. I stopped placing online pickup orders because my items were repeatedly not ready, even when ordered well in advance. I also contacted customer service and waited more than 15 minutes on hold without receiving any help or being able to speak with someone from corporate. For a store that presents itself as a premium shopping experience, the service here continues to fall short. I would like someone from corporate to contact me regarding this situation.

The store has many great selections. It’s located right off of Roswell Road and 285. Plenty of seating to have lunch. They offer a hot bar salad, fresh bakery, gourmet coffee and any enormous drink selection from the cooler. Great customer service. Fabulous location. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️👏🏽🐺

Just dropping in to say, I don't normally go to this Whole Foods, b/c there are 2 much closer to my house, but I really liked this location!! The parking is simple and convenient, and this location is pretty big! I picked up the pre-made meals b/c it was one of those "I don't want to cook, but don't want to eat unhealthy weeks" So I purchased their meal tray that came with green beans, lemon rosemary chicken, and sweet potatoes. The chicken was good, just needed a little gravy But I am so happy that Whole Foods offers this option. I know it's not new, it's just new to me , but I look forward to trying their other pre-made meals for next week!

While shopping for dinner, I realized they were out of rotisserie chicken, which I needed for my recipe. I asked a young cashier - Liam, if he knew if any additional supply. He only replied that he didn't know, iow offering ZERO assistance. Though he was lacking service, I expect Mgmt to have all of their staff - new or not - trained in service excellence, taking pride while enriching the customer relationship. I expect nothing less from this Brand, especially considering the premium prices. However, Phil, a different team member SAVED THE DAY!! I had a intuition that there were more Rotisserie chicken available "somewhere". He pointed me in the right direction, saving me time and more effort. Why? Simply because Phil understands the "assignment", and THAT is why I'm a consistent customer!! Thank you Phil :)

Extremely rude employees and customer service. I asked three different employees where to find an item and they all just waved in the right direction. I never found what I was looking for.

Came to get a quick bite at the cake by the pound Easley is good option when you're in a hurry. Although they selections change, they do not have the fried catfish or fried fish at all! Which is one of my favorite they do, however have the sweet potato tater tots and the fried tofu so I settled for that! It's too bad they can't have staples like fried fish, which is one of the things they do best!

Yet another frustrating experience at the Whole Foods in Sandy Springs. I stopped by the bakery this morning around 11 AM to grab one croissant, only to be told they only come in pre-packaged sets of six. Seriously? I don't need six croissants--I just wanted one! This store is already subpar, from the meat department to the bakery, but I shop here because it's the only Whole Foods in my neighborhood. Unfortunately, their lack of flexibility and poor customer service make it even worse. For a store that prides itself on fresh, high-quality food, it's ridiculous that they won't sell a single baked item individually. At this point, I'm this close to driving all the way to Sprouts instead.

So I like this whole foods market. It's clean, it's well stocked, and it has a lot of people around who can help you if you need some customer service or guidance. I go for the large dinners and they have more in stock than they do at the one that I live closer to. So I would have no problem going the extra several miles. It's very well organized, and everybody seemed friendly. I have no complaints.

This Whole Foods Market anchors a large shopping center known as Hammond Exchange at the corner of Roswell Road and Hammond Drive in Sandy Springs. It appears that this location has seen an upgrade and refresh in the past year, as everything from the signage, building exterior, layout and fresh food offerings are all new! Parking is never an issue here, as given the size of the complex...the lot is massive. However, it is a busy lot, so be careful, especially entry and exit! As mentioned, this WFM has a fresh layout that features some really exciting spaces. I have always loved the produce/veggie section and of course, the hot food bar. This location has both of those, but also features a pizza bar, a case of delish self serve desserts, sushi bar, separate artisan cheese bar along with a fantastic little coffee bar! Of course they still have the butcher and seafood areas along with the salad, olive and soup bar, and the pre-made cooler case filled with all things from quiches to sandwiches. Outside of the specialty food spaces, they also have a portion of the front of the store designated for Amazon stocking and returns/pick ups. This area is located in front of the coffee shop. One thing I did notice at this location is since Amazon took a portion of the front, you don't get the full café feel you do at other locations, or older locations. They do have a few booths near the registers and a really great outdoor seating area though! The store was clean, well stocked and in excellent condition. While I just wondered around for a bit, I was not greeted on the sales floor at any point. I passed by and shared aisles with several staff members, but maybe I just looked like I knew what I was after and where I could find it. Overall, I do not go to Whole Foods nearly enough...mainly because there isn't one super convenient to me, but honestly going out of the way on a special trip is totally worth it...even if just for the hot bar!

Easy eating; good selection of variety of items that you can take home or enjoy at indoor or outdoor table.

Great fresh produce but I'm finding lately that not everything is in stock. I usually order and pick up. I regularly get messages for substitutions or completely out of stock. The staff are nicest usually although I recently had the rudest customer service person in the Burbank location.

Really excellent shopping experience. All the employees are helpful and knowledgeable, and they offer good advice on products. Everyone is friendly and welcoming, and the selection of foods is unmatched. The organic produce and locally sourced meats and seafood allow you to feel confident with the food you eat. The salad bar is great and the hot bar looked good, too. The store is bright, open and airy and shopping here is so positive.

Whole Foods Market has always been a wonderful market to shop in because of their natural organic products. This particular location in Atlanta is a great location because it has a great selection of produce and a salad bar. There is even an Amazon locker in the store where you can pick up Amazon packages. The market has a great deli counter and meat department where everything is fresh and wonderful, and you definitely get your money's worth. The service is always excellent at Whole Foods because the staff are very professional and very knowledgeable on the products and what you are looking for when you come into the store. The ambiance is wonderful and everything is well organized in the store by products, so you should be able to find what you are looking for with no problems. Yes, the products are more expensive than other supermarkets, but they are of high quality and they taste great. You are paying for a great product, and it will not disappoint you, so it is worth shopping at Whole Foods Market.

I'm a pizza fanatic and if you ever had their slices you know it's great pizza! Best kept secret is ordering a whole pie on the Whole Foods app and get it custom I had a pepperoni & black olives pizza but on the Ancient Whole Grains crust & had the basil pesto base sauce It was

I really like this location! I am sure overall it is pretty similar to most locations, but so far I have had nothing but great experiences. The staff is very nice, there is plenty of parking out front and the store is very clean! Nothing in particular to say besides that. I think most people agree that Whole Foods in general is a pleasant store haha. Of course it is cheaper to get groceries at Walmart, but I do get a few things from Whole Foods. I would say getting canned goods, standard pasta, rice, etc. is all great to get at Walmart/Kroger, but Whole Foods is the winner when it comes to specialty things. I generally get produce from Trader Joes since it is budget-friendly and good, but Whole Foods has the largest selection! I can't always find certain things at other grocery stores, so I will come here for my green onions, bok choy, mini bananas, etc. I will also say that their cheese selection is amazing. I always come here for parmesan. It is pretty expensive. A maybe 4in X 2in x 1in block is easily 9-11$ and yes you could go get a jar of parm from Walmart for like 2, but the quality of Whole Food's parmesan is insane. You can smell the difference alone. It honestly makes all the difference. Even at Trader Joes, the size is the same, and it would probably be around 6$ for the same thing, despite their quality being good, Whole Food's is just on another level. THE BEST PART is that they have someone behind the counter that can cut blocks for you. So, the first time I got parm here, I was like no way I am spending 11$ on this block. I was looking around to see if they had a huge chunk where you could get your own tiny piece, but didn't see any. The worker asked if I needed help, and I said I just wanted a small piece for just that nights dinner. He said no problem at all! Just bring me any piece wrapped up and sitting out and I'll open it and re-cut it for you! He cut a piece that was only like 2$! He was the best! That way, I had just enough for one meal without spending a fortune. The next time, I found a piece at 9$ and I was like you know what, I'll just get the whole block. It is so good, I will definitely use it. In the end, I had a hard time finishing it before it got too hard because it was so big! I will in the future probably go for bigger pieces but just get them to cut enough so I won't waste any. Probably around a 5$ block! I had no idea they could do that, but I love that to ensure nothing goes to waste! ALSO their bread! If you have never tried the salt and olive oil bread... run to Whole Foods. It is amazing. I am not even a huge bread fan. If I eat bread it has to be with a dip or butter at the very least, but this bread is so fresh and amazing on it's own! I always buy it when I am making pasta though. The loaf is only 2.50$ I think and you can cut it yourself in their bread slicer! Another note: for Thanksgiving they do turkeys! I don't eat turkey, but my family that lives in Monroe needed one last year. My grandma usually makes it, but couldn't this year. My dad looked everywhere and couldn't find anyone that could do one that wasn't already booked. They have pre-cooked and raw options. I think the cheapest they had was around 70$, so not super cheap, but if you are not trying to diy one from the freezer, it is very simple to get one here! We went for the pre-cooked, so on Thanksgiving day we just reheated in the oven and everyone said it was delicious! Definitely the best place to shop if you don't have a budget, but even for those on a budget, I recommend stopping by here for breads, cheese, pastries, specialty produce and even some of their self serve hot meals! For the rest, Trader Joe's and Kroger are both across the street. The perfect location to hit several stores :)

5 star general in appearance and customer service. The in store signage is properly lit and easy to read. The employees actually care about your experience and end result. They have a variety of fresh produce fish and meat choices for the carnivores. An on-site bakery, pizza and coffee bar. If you like wine, cheese and crackers fresh olives or precooked items in the food court from what o saw everything was prepared with precision. The store is exceptionally clean and polished. Experience it for yourself. It's worth the visit.

My daughter and I absolutely loved WFM and try to visit new ones often. This was our first time at this particular location. It's location in a shopping center which we enjoyed. Clean on the inside and the volume is just as busy as other locations we've been to. We wanted food from the hot bar but the food didn't look fresh. We chose sushi and pizza which was okay. The pizza was hard and you could tell it was just sitting. We went around 2-3 so I was hoping we could get some good eats but that wasn't the case.

I really enjoy visiting this whole foods location. This is a huge store so the inventory and options are great. The employees do a great job of keeping a store this size clean. Sometimes it can be difficult to find things since the isles are so large and they dont follow the categorization of other stores but with patience its fine. This location is located inside of a pretty large strip mall so theres plenty of parking. However, since its on Roswell road it can be difficult to leave the lot during rush hour.

Every time we come to this location we have a pleasant experience. This last time my partner was looking for certain types of cheese for dishes he will be cooking for Thanksgiving. Cathy at the cheese section was very pleasant, knowledgeable and professional. We tasted some delicious cheeses & she helped us a great deal. It's because of people like her that makes going grocery shopping more pleasant. Keep up tge good work Cathy .

Anytime I am around 285 I stop at this location. The staff here are always very helpful, should you have any questions. The place is kept clean and the isles are well stocked and organized. As most people mention the prices here are high (whole wallet), though hopefully with Amazon purchasing them the prices will go down somewhat of course with that also means thousands of employees will be let go as they will start using Amazon Go nationwide and will no longer need cashiers. When shopping at Wholefoods on a budget, go with their "365 Brand Everyday Value" these generally seem to be organic/all natural products and are very reasonably priced. [Review #531] (10th Review Of 2018)

This WFM has seen a serious overhaul! I love the new layout of this updated Sandy Springs location. I notice they're out of products a lot or don't carry as many flavors in certain products as the 14th st. location. The upside to this being such a high traffic store, is that the produce section is always pretty fresh! There is usually a long line at the meat counter, but that also means the meats here are usually pretty fresh, too! The parking lot is huuuuuge! I've gotten into two little fender benders in this lot lol. Never fear tho, you'll always find a spot!

I've been going to this Whole Foods for years and it's one of my favorites. They recently had some renovations that really give it a crisp fresh look and feel. Now to the good stuff...the TTLA sandwich. After being referred and hearing all the hype I had to stop in and try it. The hype is real and this sandwich is the TRUTH. I am not vegan but you don't have to be to enjoy this tasty sandwich. It's layered with fresh avacado, lettuce, tomato, vegan garlic aioli sauce, and tempeh bacon (yes vegan).. all wrapped in delicious ciabatta bread. Everything comes together so well to make the perfect vegan BLT. I suggest everyone at least try this sandwich. There are many other food options like pizza or the hot bar which changes daily. The customer service is always very good at this location. Even people that aren't directly helping you are always asking if you've been helped or need any assistance.

I was highly disappointed in this location! I'm an avid Whole Foods shopper and couldn't believe the lack of products. Popular produce were completely out of stock. Lots of lanes with no cashiers. No self checkout either. I definitely prefer Buckhead or midtown locations.

My third Atlanta Whole Foods and I think this one had the most vegan / vegetarian items on the food bar than I've seen outside of California. Good job! Bought some coffee from Savannah. I like the various local products offered. Had a very nice and diverse hot bar meal here. Good ample parking and easy on:off to major highway.

Been stopping by the Whole Foods for several years, on February 4, 2020 I visited to pick up natural bars of soap. I was taking by surprise to see the brand new maker over they've done to the place over in the cold salad buffet, hot food area buffets, and all the other self serve stations in the store. GREAT! Looks absolutely fantastic. Improving the bulk preparation of the many varieties of foods has been minimized. Smart move! I've always felt there was just too much food being prepared and I often thought about how many days the foods are in the display stations before its thrown out? Thats the positive the negative are the prices! In the Seafood and Meat area prices are very high! Nice presentation displays, great selections, perfect place to find just about any meat product you could be looking for, even stumbling upon a meat you've might not have been able to find any where else but at this Whole Foods Market. I recommend those who enjoy most of Whole Foods products....go visit this one in Sandy Springs....I really loved the new ideas!

I've been coming here for years, and I have made many requests that the bathroom stalls be repaired/updated, but they never do anything about it. In the meantime they've spent a year or more "updating" the exterior of the store. #priorities There are only two toilets, one of which is a handicapped stall. A woman came in with her child who needed the stall, but I was in it because it was the only one available. She was Pissed at me. There should be at least three stalls for a store of this size. Also, both toilets have loose/ broken seats that wobble when you sit on them. I've reported these many times. Both stalls are missing any rack to hang your purse / coat on, so you have to lay your things on the floor. Whole Foods. Do better.

Whole Foods has always been a little intimidating to me. I don't get the whole health food craze, so I'm definitely not willing to pay so much for something I don't appreciate or understand. However, as I started getting into Acai Bowls, I realized that one of the few grocery stores that sells Frozen Acai was Whole Foods. I mustered up the courage before venturing in at peak time: after work. What was I thinking, avoiding Whole Foods for so long?! It's wasted time in the past, but I just need to get over it and start coming more. I easily found the frozen acai packets in the frozen fruit section. Afterward, I started browsing and my rumbling tummy drew me to the hot food bar. And O. M. G. I couldn't stop myself fast enough from grabbing a to-go carton and piling up item after item. From seasoned veggies to chicken tikka masala to whatever fish I chose, there's more than one something for everyone. Checking out my food at the register pushed me to the reality of exactly how much food I bought, as they charge food by the pound. However, the taste and quality made it worth it. Also, I got 10 cents off my purchase because of the Yelp grocery bag I brought! Thanks YelpAtlanta!

She didn't mind helping me and had beautiful customer service too. What a breath of fresh air. What I was looking for was in stock and on sale! I am a happy customer.

One of the locations I frequent most often, not only because of the convenience, but because I know that they usually carry my items (unlike the one in East Cobb/Buckhead). I really like their seafood counter with smoked seafood options as well as the seafood salad bar right next to it. The Thai squid salad is a must. They also carry all of my rice/corn/quinoa cakes that a lot of other locations do not have. Things to note: - Their sushi selection went downhill. They used to have 4 rice options and now it appears they are down to two - white and brown. No more brown/quinoa mix, nor purple rice sushi. - The prepared foods options are not as good (variety wise) as they were a few years back. - They now have a mochi cooler next to the checkout registers with about 12 different options but the mochi is quite weird. From the time I purchased it to the time I got it home, it was a melted ice cream looking mess. Didn't stay intact whatsoever. - The bulk section has a great variety! Things I found here: oat/wheat bran, TVP, biodynamic brown rice, nutritional east flakes, among tons of other things. Regardless of all of the pitfalls, it is still one of my favorite locations to visit.

Soup Season is here and Whole Foods makes some really good ones. I was under the weather and needed a healthy dose of seasoned liquids to bring me back to life so instead of stopping at Chick Fil A to order the usual Chicken Tortilla soup, my tastebuds needed something different. On this particular day, they served a Corn Chowder which I've never had in life and thought to myself "I've been missing out!". I definitely took home a cup of that along with their Lentil Harissa soup. Flavor on Flavor! I'm giving them a lower rating than my last review because of my disappointment in their new Peanut Butter Cookie recipe. For about a month or so, they've introduced these thicker cookies which are super dry. In the past, these cookies couldn't be kept in the tray now there's a whole surplus of them. No one likes em. Hopefully they go back!

I use to come here a lot when I was in my 20's and lived in Roswell. It's not a big store but it's got a great urban hip vibe. The place is off of Roswell Rd near 285. The parking can be a mess on the weekend only because there is a lot going on in this place. They got great ready to eat food bar , a juice bar and a fantastic bakery that sells individual muffins and bagels. If I'm in the area I will pop in and I have no plans to change that plan....

I love this Whole Foods location. Not only do I come here to get my fresh juices for when I'm fasting or need a boost of energy, I also love stopping by for the lunch or dinner buffet. There's always a great variety of food and the people are always pleasant. The only time I haven't gone is for breakfast. I like stopping by the Ponce DeLeon location instead (fried tofu and spinach quiche).

This location is decent. The layout seems somewhat small and not as luxurious as I'm used to but the presentation of products and foods are always nice. Everything was well stocked at the opening hour of 8 am. The breakfast bar, which I have never tried before, was pretty darn good! I basically gobbled it all up and left nothing to spare. Lol. I had a tiny portion of cheese grits, spinach w/mushroom, eggs, sweet potatoes, and regular potatoes with onions. Sooo good. The spinach with mushroom was surprisingly delicious and perfectly seasoned. The service here was mixed. I had a barista make a latte for me and I was trying to ask her questions on the choices, but she seemed like she just wanted to make the latte quick and get me out of her way. Not very friendly or customer service oriented. Perhaps my skin color was an issue for her. Lol, that's seriously how it seemed. On the flipside, Joy at the register went out of her way, to be helpful and just genuinely very nice! This is what I am used to expecting at Whole Foods from all the staff..... Not sure how often I will visit due to the service...

This is a great Whole Foods! I went here to buy groceries and was not disappointed. They have a very large produce section. I recommend bringing reusable bags. They have very good gelato. They have lots of deserts, salad bars, and lots of fresh food and meat. The cashier was very friendly, and helped us with the Amazon Prime Member deal. Overall, I highly recommend shopping here.

Love the food and quality here. My only issue is the rude employee at the seafood counter. Which has occurred more than once. Big white Kid with curly hair. Hire better employees or pay them more. I just spent $44 on one dry aged steak. I was in Los Angeles recently and the employees were 10x nicer at in and out burger.

Waited 10 minutes to see if the butcher would get off his phone and he never did. I signaled to him for his attention and he gave me a wait sign and proceeded to use his phone. Horrible customer service.

I don't frequent Whole Foods, as the prices and traffic patterns don't lend themselves to my life. But when I want something special, like fresh figs in season, a specialty cheese, or a variety of Bob's Red Mill that will take too long for Amazon to deliver, I stop in. The aisles are wide. The employees are friendly. They've got the items that I need. And now with the Amazon Prime member discounts and specials, I am more inclined to check them out.

I always shop in this Whole foods Market but today my experience was not so great. Zee was my cashier she did not say how are you so I just ignore her at first. Then when she finished with my grocery, she did not even tell me the total is such & such. She seemed like her voice was taking a vacation so I told her such such price is what i have to pay. She said in a soft voice yes. Come on! Not good! Management I always buy my grocery here & train her to be more amicable & nice. If she is a cashier, the customer service should be excellent. The date was 4/8/2019 at 2:15PM.

Some of the fruit didn't look fresh but the store is clean and the employees are so helpful. Great customer service and the food options are amazing.

I live in the SS neighborhood, so it would make sense for me to shop / eat here. I may shop at this location, but very seldom eat here. The hot food bar is so hit or miss. I have to travel to the Buckhead WF for my morning steel cut oatmeal. That pot of stuff they call oatmeal at the SS location looks and taste like mush. Just recently the store has done a nice interior facelift - hopefully they will upgrade and gain consistency with the hot bar. The customer service is respectable. There are times I'll run into a cashier that's just having a not so good day. For the most part the team is friendly enough. The store is clean and there is plenty of seating. They offer a few fun events at the store, like wine tasting, cooking demonstrations and occasional live music. The live music is REALLY a nice touch. I'm hoping the food bar steps up their game

The food is wonderful, but I'm always disappointed in the care they take with their bathrooms. The handicap accessible stall has the following issues: 1) toilet seat is loose and moves up to 4" when you sit on it 2) door hook for purse is very loose, so you have to place your purse on the floor or on the baby changing station 3) missing bits on door leaving jagged holes 4) garbage knocked over with diapers

I just moved and received a coupon mailer for a "dinner on us" meal from Whole Foods. The card stated it was up to a $19.99 value-score! I get to Whole Foods and ask someone working where I have to go to pick up this illusive tease of a meal. The first worker I talked to had no idea. The second worker I approached wouldn't even make eye contact. The third, also had no idea what the coupon was about and he told me to go to customer service. I stood at the customer service counter for five minutes waiting for someone, anyone, to magically appear. The phone was ringing off the hook. Several workers walked by but no one made eye contact or attempted to help. How do you send out a mailer promoting a free meal and several other coupons but your employees have no idea about it? I get it, Whole Foods, I'm not good enough to shop in your store. I'm going back to Trader Joes where customer service still thrives.

Whole Foods is pricier than most grocery stores, but you get what you pay for: higher quality food products, organic produce, and natural meats and seafood. I love how everything is fresh and you can spend quite a bit of time checking out the store's many unique offerings. I really like Whole Foods Sandy Springs because the employees are always friendly and helpful and the store is clean and never crowded. I always enjoy trying the fruit and cheese samples as soon as I walk in (produce section). They need more sample stations. The produce section has a beverage bar where you can order several different types of newly made juices, teas, and coffees. I also like checking out the grains section, where you can load up on various raw grain and grain products such as barley, bulgar, couscous, quinoa, and lentils. There are signs in the meat and seafood section telling you where each of the various meats and seafoods originated from (e.g. the specific farms or seas). All of the meats are raised naturally. For example, chicken and eggs are farmed free range. Meats such as beef are ground in-house daily. Check out the special herbs, spices, and seasonings in this section to try in your next recipe. A place I like, nearby the meat and seafood section, is the oil display. Here you can sample a variety of oils for free (bread is provided). Also close-by are machines where you can grind your own butters, such as peanut butter. Of course, what Whole Foods is complete without a hot and cold bar? I'm always tempted to get something. Never go to a grocery store hungry. Especially never go to a Whole Foods hungry. One of my favorite items off the buffet is their steamed kale. I love kale. Speaking of which, Whole Foods also stocks baked kale chips. They are addicting and delicious. In addition to the buffet items, there's also freshly baked pizza and you can purchase made-to-order sandwiches. If you choose to eat any of the foods in-store, there are tables located just outside the checkout lanes. Some final things I'd like to mention about this Whole Foods: for $14.99, you can purchase a "Whole Value Meal" which is a pre-made entree for four people. This is a great place to get flowers on-the-fly. And I always like to take a few swigs of that "super" wheat grass drink on my way out.

I took Nonna to lunch on Sunday. I couldn't find "Tin Can Fish and Oyster House" -- where the heck is it? -- so I just took her to the food-by-the-ounce buffet at Whole Foods. N.B. This is a review of the prepared food, not the whole store which looked like a pretty standard Whole Foods. Nonna got what she wanted; I got what i wanted. The meal was quick, remarkably tasty and inexpensive. Then it struck me like a bolt of lightning. The buffet at Whole Foods -- and there are bigger, more elaborate buffets at other Whole Foods stores -- is better than about half the restaurants I've gone to since I started Yelping in 2009. Seriously. Let's re-set the meter, fellow Yelpers. -- If you should go hungry rather than eat at a place: 1 star. -- If a restaurant isn't as good as Whole Foods: 2 stars. -- If a sit-down restaurant with waiters is about as good as Whole Foods: 3 stars. -- If it's better than Whole Foods and it's worth driving 15 minutes for: 4 stars. -- If it's worth driving across town for: 5 stars. What do y'all think?

I'm a Whole Foods fan, I admit it. Nothing I'm going to say in this review changes that. But I always walk out of this particular Whole Foods with the idea that people OTP are simply different than ITP denizens. After repeated visits, I do notice some consistent differences: This particular location is not as friendly. The patrons are more competitive. And the cashiers act like they're doing me a favor. (That's what earned three stars instead of four.) The food at this Whole Foods is still good and fresh. The salad bar & bakery get a "thumbs up" from me. And I am grateful that Whole Foods makes it easy for me to stop off, get a salad, and hop on the free wi-fi to get some work done. So perhaps my observations here aren't necessarily about Whole Foods as much as I am making observations on the patrons at this establishment. Still, at "my" regular Whole Foods (Ponce), folks talk to each other. People help each other when they're shopping. They make space for each other. People are not afraid to make eye contact and smile. And the cashiers continually earn my respect because they've got a good service ethic, and they are FRIENDLY. I somehow don't see that at this location.

I guess maybe it's their proximity to CityWalk Kroger but I have had two really bad customer service experiences here that really turn me off from the place. Management at least is EXTREMELY responsive to complaints, but today was just absolutely stupid that I still have to drop a star. My first bad experience involved a cashier that held up the entire line because the hot chick in front of us was having problems paying for her hot bar food. I filled out their online form when I got home and got a call like two hours later that next time I came in they would have a $10 gift card for me for it. I was not expecting that, just maybe hoping they'd tell this guy that's not how being a cashier works. That was a few years ago and I figured there wouldn't be a problem...until I go in tonight for a whole pizza. I tell the guy working at the pizza area that I want a whole one, knowing it's a wait. He tells me 25 minutes. I wander the store for exactly 25 minutes and head back over there. A woman at the station next to pizza asks if I need help and I tell her I was picking up a pizza, she asks him when he comes from the back if I called ahead. He says no. I'm immediately like...dude I talked to you 25 minutes ago. He took my pizza and cut it for the slices that they sell. Or at least that's what he says. He puts the pieces to make a whole one in the box and that's that. No attempt to even warm them up. I mean he took so long and I was so shocked at the fact I was just going to be given slices when the whole point of ordering a pizza was to get a whole, hot pizza. And it was entirely cold, which leads me to believe he actually never bothered to make a pizza rather than he "forgot and sliced it up." Given the time it had taken so far and that I really couldn't waste anymore time to talk to someone then and there about what just happened, I just took it, paid for my other stuff, and headed home. So while I heated a couple slices in the oven, I hopped over to their website and filled out the form. A few hours later I had one back from a manager about how it was unacceptable, and to come in to talk to him or call, and that they'll refund me. A few hours after that I also got one from someone in prepared foods. I still just can't believe it. There are some times that cashiers are pretty unfriendly but I'm starting to sense a trend to not deal with dudes outside of supervisory positions. I've also had to wait a TON at the cafe before, to the point some woman who got in line behind me straight up yelled at someone in the bakery. I also once had a guy cashier bag my stuff so poorly that the bag ripped and my plastic container of soup burst when it hit the sidewalk. I'm talking burst 5 feet outside the door. I asked a guy for help...he was clueless and got someone else, who was beyond nice about it and let me get a replacement soup (though it kind of sucked because the soup that broke was the only one left of its kind). So seriously you kind of get the idea now I'm not going to male cashiers in this store. But hey the local funky mixed salts that they sell in bulk now are pretty awesome.

Much like other Whole Foods. Their produce section is not as well-stocked as the Ponce WF or even some Krogers, but it's decent. I like Whole Foods, so four stars.

Empty salad buffet , empty hot bar All they have is pork butt , that's always full, I guess it's cheap as hell All else is empty at 7 pm even though they close at 9 Most product In shelf are empty Horrible customer service as well

Simple review to trump all long winded reviews. 1. It only costs a lot if you buy pre-made foods. Stay away from that area and your pocket book will not be harmed. 2. Stick to local fish, chicken, meat and veggies and you will walk out very pleased with your purchases. 3. Great Cheese section 4. Wine section is great, however they are over priced. 5. Awesome coffee that is roasted on site. Pick up the fresh roasted organic french roast.

I love Whole Foods!! I'm not a big fan of their hot foods deli bar. It seems like some of that stuff sits out there for days, but I'll share a tip. They will cook any piece of fresh meat or seafood upon request! I went to the seafood aisle and got an 11oz piece of wild sockeye salmon and they broiled it for me at the deli. I got a restaurant quality seafood dinner costing just slightly more than a real restaurant. Just $45 for a dinner for 1. Not too bad!

Why is the BBQ here so good? Somehow its the best BBQ I've had in Atlanta. I know that sounds ridiculous but if you like smoky, rich BBQ and are struggling finding something great for a great price in the city try whole foods I guess ‍? Try it. Also the beer selection is great. For a store known for organic, vegan, healthy, etc. foods, you can get a real southern meal here. Or you can get some fancy cheese, wine and some solid pizza by the slice and pretend your in Italy. Or get some fresh ground honey roasted peanut butter. Or don't... it's very addictive. Also theres a good selection of non-dairy cheeses if you have dairy allergies.