Whole Foods Market

I love all the variety they have at this Whole Foods location. The store is huge, and has everything I need. While many of the items do seem to be a little overpriced, it doesn’t stop me from shopping there as it has everything I need, and I know I will have access to fresh, local and organic food. The Whole Foods near my place is a lot smaller, so we take an extra 20 minutes for our weekly shopping trips to drive to this location to have more options.

I am here a lot. Yes, it’s overpriced, yes, it’s for the laziest people on the planet who do not want to cook — but I love it anyway. This is my favorite Whole Foods in H and I will drive here because I love the ambiance compared to any other grocery store (including the other Whole Foods in town).
Parking can be tight, but what floors me is how aware and courteous people are in this parking lot. It’s like we all enter an alternate universe when we pull in before driving like maniacs once we’re back on the streets of H-​town. I’ve even seen a minor fender bender occur and both parties were apologetic and smiling as they exchanged information. WTF. Rich, healthy people are weird!
Nice, helpful employees around the clock, in every department. It gets slightly crowded at times, but it’s still relatively slow compared to other grocery stores. If there’s any wait at all, it is usually short. Flower selection is gorgeous (though pricey, but good for Mother’s Day or visiting your grandma) and I love the desserts selection when I am visiting someone. The chocolate bobka is always a hit and something a lot of people have never eaten.
Be sure to try:
— Lotus oil (beauty dept)
— Jason’s Body Wash in pump (lasts ages, cheaper than it is at Target)
— Mango lemonade (obsessed)
— Zevia root beer (fizzy and delish and sweetened with Stevia)
— pre-​sliced watermelon and pineapple (buy the largest container and save a buck)
— Daily Greens juices (Austin-​based, pricey, but reeeally tasty and don’t expire in 30 seconds)
— fish department is insane and the guys behind the counter are knowledgeable
I see some reviews say it is cramped, but I like how small this is compared to the massive grocery stores everyone’s accustomed to in the States. In other countries small grocery stores (your parents can tell you about them because all markets used to be like this) are the norm — we’re just used to everyone trying to keep up with Wal-​mart.
Unilocal 100 2016: #6

Since most Whole Foods are the same, i rate them on their bar, deli and their bakery. I didn’t experience anything unique during my few visits, as I’m seldom on this side of town. Every now and then I notice that nearly all Whole Foods maintain a clean environment and have a breezy staff who are as helpful as they come. The layout of the store is simple and when everything is usually stocked and kept well, it’s easy to find what you need to get in and get out. You can always buy fresh meat from here and if you do a little research, their produce and their poultry are raised responsibly with environmental consideration. I like that a lot so Whole Foods is cool with me.

This is my favorite Whole Foods in the entire Houston area (including surrounding suburbs). All WF have great employees, but Montrose really is laid back, comfortable and just plain nice. It helps that it’s practically walking distance for me. However, it’s not as crowded as the Kirby one IMO. I love you Whole Foods Montrose, no matter what anyone else says!

I like this place.
and I love their Berry Chantilly Cake.
totally a fan!
on all my visits the staff have been friendly and helpful.

Overall this store is good. There is a good selection in the beauty department, a bar, and a chef on the weekends. Two downsides include the dinner time crowds and the stale sandwich bread at the sandwich station.

If you’ve never been to Whole Foods, it’s an upscale grocery store with a lot of organic and health food options. They also have a good selection of beer and wine. This location is pretty large. Last time I came here was for the food bar. They have a wide range of food (Indian, Mediterranean, American, etc) prepared in the store. You can fill up your tray, pay by weight in the express line and then enjoy your meal at the in-​store café. The staff is very friendly at this location and I’ve never had to wait long to check out! It’s definitely on the pricey side!

I’m a fan of Whole Foods. And this one is large and has a great prepared foods section. Also, its parking lot is bigger than the Alabama location, which is a lifesaver!

Got several dishes to go from their steam table.
The food, including okra, was so full of pepper that we could not eat it.
The dishes should have a pepper symbol like they use on menues.
Money wasted!

half-​assed management, limited selection and lack of prices on store shelves is inexcusable for the mega-​corporation this once-​local TX store has morphed into. very disappointed overall though I use it like a convenience store since it’s close to home. Kirby Dr. is still much better store. Concept GOOD — execution BAD!!!

This Whole Foods is great, but their bakery department really infuriated me when they lost my cake order for my son’s baptism which I had already paid for. My sister came to pick it up and she called me to say they couldn’t find the cake… cue panic. I should have known that when I stopped by to place the order and the guy wrote it down on a napkin that something was bound to go wrong. Fortunately, they scrambled a few cakes together to make up for the lost order and reimbursed me with a gift card, but their mistake added a whole lot of stress to an otherwise joyful day. I will not be trusting them with any future orders.

This place is a hot mess. I saw both good and bad things during my visit here. I will start with the good.
The staff was friendly for the most part and I found them helpful with lots of smiles. Their flowers were gorgeous. The spice selection were good too. It had pink peppercorns and mineralized sea salt, which I have not seen in a good while. The personal care section had an extensive selection, though. My mother’s favorite thing about Whole Foods: their bread. It is delectable. I really enjoyed their hot tea; it was full-​bodied and rich tasting. That alone deserves 4 – 5 stars. I liked their supplement section, even if there were a lot of products with a heavy marketing emphasis (e.g. bold claims). Buyer beware. However, that is not limited to Whole Foods, but most higher end supermarkets. The dining area was clean and well stocked with a nice selection of condiments such as sriracha sauce, mayo and ketchup.
Now, here comes the bad.
The toilet habits of a staff member were questionable. I was waiting in queue for my turn to go. When the woman came out of the stall, she was on her cell phone and left wet toilet paper on the seat. Fortunately, she washed her hands. I had to go to the next stall over and it was splattered. Since I had to go, I had to get creative to go. That was straight up ratchet. Not even Fiesta. Their French macaroons were way too sweet and tasted artificial. I ate their lavender and rose petal variety. The macaroons sold at H-​Mart in Spring Branch are superior as they are creamy and not overly sweet.
Overall, this place is hit or miss. I look at it like a fancy flea market where you have to scour for the good deals or you will be bamboozled by the green and herbaceous scents and other environmental features; and your check will be left there. If you are a in-​an-​out kind of shopper, this place is not for you. I suggest Fiesta or the Asian markets such as H-​Mart, 99 Ranch and the like.

Great whole foods location with a wonderful lunch buffet. They usually change out selections often and the food is always hot and fresh! I must compliment this locations bakery as well. Their bakers are amazing and have a great skill in decorating cakes. Not to mention their prices can’t be reckoned with! I ordered the cake in my review with nothing but an idea in my head and a few clippings that I printed from the Internet. For only $ 25 they made my cake vision a reality!!! Could not be more impressed.

Pricey but great selection and products. It will be more expensive than regular grocery stores (Randall’s, Kroger) much larger selection of natural, organic products, and local small business owners products.
Love the creation of opportunities for small businesses.
Compared to competitors such as sprouts it’s give and take. Some things will be less expensive such as fruit (dried mango), some are less essential oils.
Excellent service and staff.

I’m not one to shop at Whole Foods for all of my groceries but I’m not ashamed to admit that I do enjoy a stroll in these high brow groceries. From the floral displays and prepared food to the hard-​to-​come-​by brands, Whole Foods does a great job of creating a shopping experience for the senses and this location did not disappoint. One note: parking is a hot commodity here and the store itself can be very busy during after work hours.

I go here after my Crossfit workout for their iced almond milk latte! It’s delicious.
I also like their 2.99 Chardonnay, and they have the best Original Hummus.
Get their Wallaby Organic Whole Milk Greek Yogurt and get it in the Plain flavor to avoid the extraordinary Sugar grams associated with it.
Their red boat fish sauce, while pricey at 8 $ a bottle, is killer for coating your just grilled to perfection Brussel Sprouts.

I love this location! Okay we live next door, but that has given us a chance to truly digest all of the aspects and corners of this store. We are here almost every day, favorite way to grab something quick. The wines are awesome and the little wine and beer bar are perfect. The ready-​made food is all very tasty, and I am extremely hooked on their sriracha brussel sprouts. Even when it’s really busy, the lines move really quickly which I love. The hot food and salad bar are just simply brilliant. Can’t say anything but good things about the food choices. Oh, and roasted kale? Yes, it’s amazing.
The prices are a little steep for some things, but convenience and friendly staff are worth a lot. Not to mention a great and reasonable wine selection.

The layout of this Whole Foods is very different from the one I used to frequent in Sugar Land. To me, this one feels small and somewhat cramped/​closed off. The first time I came I think I wondered around for 20 minutes before I found the section I needed, but now that I’ve been here many times I know exactly where to go for what I need.
It can be very crowded at any given time, especially the bar (yes– they have a BAR! and you can get a beer or glass of wine and continue with your shopping!)
They also have a nice sized bakery with lots of treats ready for you to pick up and take home. For small gatherings at my house sometimes I will go to their bakery and pick out 10 – 20 of their bite sized treats so my guests can pick & choose what they want for dessert. It can get add up, but most of the small desserts are 1.99 or 2.99.
The prepared food section always has a great selection of ready made dinners, sandwiches, sides, etc. (The pizzas are amazing, but they are in the bakery section for some reason…)
You can go online to pre-​order stuff for upcoming holidays. Last Mother’s Day I pre ordered 4 medium sized flower arrangements and picked them up myself. The arrangements were exactly what I expected and I think Whole Foods flowers last a lot longer than other grocery store flowers.
Every employee I have interacted with there has been super friendly and helpful.

I feel really healthy walking into this place. I also like the different niche options they offer especially for those with special dietary restrictions.
Yes it is a bit more expensive but a small price to pay for putting must better foods into your body. Everyone is helpful and courteous and happens to know the store corner to corner. Efficiency is amazing. Product knowledge is wowzers. To boot there is a beer bar, a coffee shop/​bistro type spot on premise that blows away in store competition.
TIP! if you buy a lot of something at one time you can ask for a case price. It will save you a few bucks.

I frequent this location out of convenience. I think Whole Foods, in general, is overpriced and overly-​hyped. That’s just my opinion. When it comes to actually grocery shopping, I prefer Trader Joe’s, and if I’m really looking for fresh produce, I prefer to visit a farmer’s market.
I come here for the hot food bar and pre-​made meal options. I might build my own salad, or grab the herbed chicken or enchiladas. I love the chicken noodle soup! The macaroni and cheese is pretty good, but not like mom’s. I also order from the coffee and juice bar.
The staff is always friendly and helpful if I have a question about trying a new item and they’ll even let you taste a sample.