Whole Foods began in the early 1980s in a small flood-prone site farther north on Lamar. The store has since expanded to cities across the United States and into its current limestone home thanks to its healthy success. Of course, the store carries tempeh, tofu, miso and a plethora of fresh fruits and vegetables, but customers will also find organic wines, natural beef and free-range chicken....
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In Short The 80,000-squar-foot organic market is a vegetarian's and healthy eater's dream, with a focus on natural and organic goods and a gargantuan selection of fruits, vegetables and vegan products. Bu carnivores won't feel neglected, as the store also boasts a vast selection of top-quality meats, poultry and fish. The massive sales floor also stocks wine, beer, fresh-baked goods,...
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Posted by Contributor
on April 21, 2009, (Edited September 01, 2008)
The first link in what is now the world's largest organic and natural foods supermarket chain is celebrating its 25th birthday in early 2005 by opening an 80,000-square-foot store near its original downtown location (as well as an adjacent office tower to serve as corporate headquarters). From chemical-free cosmetics to frozen tofu burgers, Whole Foods has long covered the entire (organic)...
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the food looks like the cover of one of those hoity toity vegetarian cooking mags and tastes about as good as the paper they're printed on to. its basicly a place to go to be seen. its the wal mart of health. go to wheatsville instead and support your community.
Posted by thewiz
on April 21, 2009, (Edited July 21, 2008)
This location is in no way an indication of many locations around the country but it sems odd that the Flagship is so dead set on poor judgement.
Yes its Austin but subsidising the tattoo profession is not well intentioned. Consider what your staf has to look forward to.
Know to the food, quality and pricing. Good prepared food onsite! Service is average at best. In particular the bakery...
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Posted by tone1
on April 21, 2009, (Edited January 30, 2007)
I have never been into health quite so much as I am now. A co-worker told me about some items at this store and I have been hooked ever since! From vitamins to herbs, to what ever ails you, this is the place to shop! I could not believe all the items for sale in this store, and I've told everyone I could think of about it. They too, were impressed! The sales people are just as wonderful. ...
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Posted by Citysearch User
on April 21, 2009, (Edited November 25, 2005)