Whole Foods Market

After being scolded by a cashier for taking a fruit in the kids bin, my breakfast potatoes from the HOT bar were COLD. What an experience… fresh out of the freezer… my date had a bagel… next time… new seasons

This Whole Foods Market in Kerns is exceptional. It does use a neighborhood market theme, so the selection is not necessarily as vast as were it a freestanding store out in the suburbs. And yet, they manage to pack it densely with so much bliss. They make it work it’s usual Whole Foods magic.
Exploring the neighborhood, I knew that I wanted a glimpse of their Whole Foods. So many items are five dollars, such as highbrow cuts of cheese whether the item is typically less expensive or more expensive than that, but that’s still not the rule. It did not have the vast selection of pastries that the Pearl District location has, but in this neighborhood store, I got a fantastic lemon tart for $ 1.50. It was rich and it tasted as a lemon tart ought to. I’d advise comparing it with another store to see whether the item is priced as a steal on their part or a steal on your part. Whole Foods yields the familiarity of a chain, yet with a touch of neighborhood flavor and quality.
This shows a good face for Whole Foods.

Excellant parking lot. Met Asif for filter water with lemons and renewed friendship. Parking lot FREE! ⁵⁄₅
–Musadir

Stopped in here with my husband when we were visiting Portland. We grabbed a bunch of sweets from the bakery to take back to our hotel. We noticed it was small and other reviewers have also mentioned it’s small but it was the best Whole Foods bakery we’d ever tried.
I got a cannoli, which retained its crunch. A huge cupcake with a moist spongecake. The salted caramel and lemon tarts were flaky, smooth and unforgettable. I mean, we got a bunch of different treats and I couldn’t believe how fresh everything was. I love WF but don’t always shop there because of the price and am usually even more disappointed when I splurge on things from the bakery and it’s not as fresh as it could be (and this I’ve experienced at several locations in my hometown of L.A. and around Seattle’s Eastside).
They even had produce, at the time, that I can’t find here in Seattle — like all the different colored potatoes sold separately. If I lived in the area, I’d love to have this store near me. For the size, I think it offered a lot, but regardless of size, it had the freshest offerings I’ve experienced.

Wonderful cashier woman with short dark hair, I was tired and ready to get home but her cheery attitude perked me up enough to get home and put everything away. We’ve always had good service here, the first time we ever came we got so many groceries they started throwing things in for free. This whole foods generally has a good selection and the service is superior to any of the other branches in town (I’ve been to all of them).

It’s ok. I mean, it’s Whole Foods and I don’t go there at all since it’s not my type of star. However they do have certain products that I would try and I like their overall selection. Would I go out of my way to go here? Hell, no. I would consider this an «accessory» shop, kind of like Trader Joe’s: I don’t buy my essentials here, but if I’m in the mood for something special and every other place is closed, then I’d go here.

I have pretty high standards for Whole Foods since I used to live next to a massive one in Oakland, California.
This place is kind of small but I love that they have TONS of Asian food items. And their hot bar actually has vegan options. Their pay by the pound baked goods are awesome! They have vegan options there too!
The set up of the store is kind of blah and doesn’t have a community feel but it’s really more of a place where you get your stuff and go.
Either way, it’s a great place to shop for a last minute dinner and your random Asian cooking needs.

I actually like that this WholeFoods is relatively small as huge grocery stores overwhelm me. I find that it’s much easier to find things. WholeFoods is not my first choice when it comes to grocery shopping as most items cost an arm and a leg. That being said, this one is extremely convenient for me to walk to whenever I need to pick up a few things.

I tend to go here a lot as it is right up from Powells. so it is very convenient for me. My brother is an Exec for Whole Foods so I hear a lot of great things about them. They really do have the best meat and produce quality. I like many of the products that they carry too! So, I’m a huge fan to say the least! :)

Always a good experience with the staff here, good food, clean store — good stuff! This location is smaller than most stores but still has most of what I’m usually looking for.

We bought dessert here. We got three different items. One was good, one was okay, the third one which I was told was their top seller was gross. It was a huge cookie with caramel chunks and other bits. The honey peanut butter lump cookie was the best.

I’ve been in here a few times randomly, and yeah, it’s a smaller store, so maybe it doesn’t have everything other Whole Foods spots have. That being said, the past few times I’ve been there the customer service has been great! A clerk went out of their way to grab a shopping basket for me when I had too much stuff in my arms, and the clerk at the register told me about a great place to try some borscht. I just dig a little personal interaction when I come into someone’s workplace, and they show it.

Whole foods market on E Burnside is really ok. There are many familiar staffers that have been there over 7 years and that alone speaks volumes. If you live in the hood it’s hard to avoid the convenience of any market, but this is so pretty. I have used it for produce, salsa, pizza on Tuesdays and wine. The prices are consistently higher than other neighborhood markets. The parking is plenty, if patrons to ALL the area businesses are not using it. A great location on 28 & Burnside is easy to find and get to.

Just stopped by there for the VERY FIRST TIME — TOO SMALL OF A STORE !!
I keep bumping (and being BUMPED INTO) by other shoppers as I tried to NAVIGATE THE VERY SMALL AISLES.
They also DO NOT HAVE A «FRESH SALAD & RICE DISHES SECTION» (unlike the Pearl District store on Couch).
Forget about this outlet — it’s WAAAAAAY TOO SMALL TO BE BOTHERED WITH.
The eating areas were small and crowded, too. I was not a «Happy Camper» by any means (considering that I’m spending an average of $ 10.00 for a small-​ish lunch).
And the guy checking me out at the checkout station «just smirked», as though he couldn’t be bothered to tell me where the Microwave Oven was located, or utensils to eat with, or much of anything else. He CLEARLY was not happy to be working there. Condescending to the older woman in front of me too (she clearly wanted to do «small talk» a little bit longer, the way lonely older people naturally do ! The checkout clerk just coudldn’t have cared less !)
Go to the Pearl Store on Couch instead (if you want to enjoy your «pricey» little delightful deli items in comfort !). There’s some «haughtiness» there too, but I still like that store.
(Some of the «haughty customers», with their «haughty glances», do leave something to be desired, though. It comes with the «upscale territory», as we all know).
That’s all.
P.S — GET THIS ONE ! Their wall «motto» is (ready ?) «Enjoy Where You Shop ! «
Clearly, no one’s really paying attention !

Today at 3pm I tried to order a sandwich. 15 Minutes later, while watching 5 employees standing around talking and my sandwich had not even been started, I walked up and cancelled the order. I was told they are working on it. My lunch break was over and I needed to leave right then to walk back to my office. No apology, just attitude from the employee. So now I have to wait until 9pm to eat an actual meal. Very disappointed in the level of service of late. I filled out multiple complaint or feedback forms and requested to be contact with no luck. The hot bar has the same boring food everyday, every week all year long.
***UPDATE***
I originally gave 1 star and was just floored that they located me at my office and brought me a sandwich, some fruit and a bottle of water. Talk about finding a resolution to a situation.
I am at a complete loss for words, so now, they have a 5 star vote from me. That is how a business should operate. They have lived up to my expectations completely.

This is a really small Whole Foods, and unfortunately that is its only fault. Poor little guy can’t help it, but it can’t be a 5 star Whole Foods with such a small selection and an even smaller salad/​hot food bar.
The parking situation isn’t ideal, seeing as Whole Foods is so popular in Portland and there is limited parking, sometimes you have to resort to street parking in front of someone’s house, which is never fun.
All that said, the people working at this particular Whole Foods (as opposed to the one in Hillsboro or on Sandy) are the NICEST! Really, they are always super friendly and helpful. And even when the lines are crazy long – another downside to being so small – they are quick.

Conveniently located and with all the typical whole foods items. When my girlfriend and I were last in portland, we picked up some beer and wine here and were pleased to find so many local varieties.
They also have some good-​sized sections for the vegetarian and vegan fare (which is always appreciated.)

*Merp* That’s the sound that comes to my mind for some reason when I think about this Whole Foods.
I like to frequent this location at lunch for a quick bite because it’s both light on the wallet and my growing belly. Their hot bar typically has a variety of grilled veggies, roasted chicken, pulled pork or brown/​white/​curry rice. The food’s usually quite tasty although I’ve learned to completely avoid the rice like Ebola (too soon?) after a number of close calls of nearly chipped teeth.
Aside from the mildly over-​exposed hot bar, I do enjoy coming here for the healthier food options and overall friendly staff. It’s also a nice surprise when there are product reps to hand out free cookies, ice cream, nuts, juice, etc.
But still. *Merp*

Ok, to be honest I only went in here for two reasons. One, it’s freakin’, unusually cold outside in Portland and I was waiting on a bus to go to work and two, well, I needed money for said bus, so I picked up something inexpensive to eat so I could get money for the upcoming bus.
First thing I noticed was that this Whole Foods was quite a bit smaller than and Whole Foods I’ve ever been in. Granted the ones I were in were back in Texas. I guess everything, including grocery stores are bigger in Texas. Or maybe this was the space that was available and this is what they came up with. It was very condensed, and I didn’t notice a coffee bar like I’ve seen in others.
I made a beeline over to the bakery department and really liked what I saw. Fresh bagels and muffins and some really good looking cupcakes and cookies. They had a power cookie that looked interesting, but a chocolate crinkle cookie got me. Cake-​like consistency with powdered sugar covering it. Damn was that good. Almost like a brownie. I didn’t eat it until several hours later and it still tasted like it was just made.
I probably should go back and wander the store to see what kind of surprises I find. Thankfully, it’s not that far from where i live.
Enjoy.

I’m a huge New Seasons fan. I’ll get that out of the way. Local, lots of organics, healthy stuff, etc. I’m the freakin’ duke of the NS on Hawthorne, if that tells you how much cash I like to throw at NS in a wanton fashion.
But lately I’ve been kind of down on NS’ deli selection. It’s simply not all that. So I’ve been venturing to Whole Foods instead, and well wouldn’t ya know, they have some pretty decent prepared foods for a guy who’s both on the go and trying to eat healthy at the same time. In fact, dare I say, it’s better than the NS deli food. And while WF is not local, they definitely engage in a lot of great local community building, which makes it fairly easy for me to spend $$ here. They also hold many of the same food ethics to which I ascribe, so I have no qualms stocking up on groceries when I’m here too.
Also they still take crunchy plastic! Which you can’t recycle at Far West Fibers any more. Yay! So while I’m still a total New Seasons whore, you can find me shopping here as well.