Can't find it. It's not in Ideal Market as the other reviewer said. I just went to Beleza across the street which is great.
Steve R
Super positive vibes
Isabella Bernard
Couldn't find it. Evidently located inside "Ideal Market"
Katie M.
If I could give it zero stars I would. I was a huge huge fan of this store and Whole Foods as a whole until recently. I've noticed they do not treat there employees well, the management is extremely unprofessional and it shows. My husband and I have heard managers yelling at their employees many times while we've been shopping. In my opinion, the only good thing about this store is the meat department staff, they all greet me with a smile and are unbelievably nice and very personable. Unfortunately I know how there upper management treats them and I know it's not good. Regardless I will not be shopping here ever again.
Sara M.
This store is the 21st century reincarnation of the original local market in old north Boulder. It was absorbed by Whole Foods Market during their purchase of the defunct Wild Oats Market years ago. It has maintained its aspects as a neighborhood grocery but also has the benefits of offering the 365 brands, fine produce and buying power of Whole Foods. They have done a good job during the coronavirus crisis in providing the goods I want from there that are not usually in mainstream supermarkets.My husband has to do this these days as I am not able. He has never really done any grocery shopping in his past as things have worked out in our family. So there was a steep learning curved, armed with my maps of the store and the convenience of early senior shopping time. He,s a morning person and prided himself in being first in line at 7am when he had to visit. This store is easy fo find things (especIally with my map) but he learned a lot and yet did not have to stay inside very long. Again he went in fully garbed with mask and gloves, and appreciated that the staff in store wore masks also and that there was sanitizer at the entrance to use on his cart as we had very little in way of a home supply.They have had pretty good availability, but of course their selection is not as large as the big Pearl Store. I shop both normally, so my lists were based on this knowledge. It has been quick to get the job done and we actually appreciate that they are not allowing personal reusable bags during this time, though that has always been our regular habit. Safer for everyone, especially staff.
Sarah K.
Rude experience...lady who was cleaning the carts today seemed friendly at first but when inside the store browsing sodas with my friend trying which to get we were ushered to leave the isle because she was 'waiting' for us to leave but there were empty isles she could have walked through. In total it was a very unpleasant experience. Our shopping was rushed when we couldn't even get what we wanted and were told to leave the store. Won't be returning. I wish I could have given 5 starts for the store but this rude older worker has put it down to 2 stars.
Summer L.
Ideal and all the folks that work there are doing an amazing job with providing a clean, safe, and well-stocked place to shop. Of all the places in town, this seems like they've got it down. And staff are super friendly! Thank you Ideal!
Allyson M.
Just bought a card and it was almost 9$ Yes it was papyrus but it was 1D like the most basic pretty sure eve. Papyrus would charge 3$ I could have gotten a plant from ideal for about the same price. Point is, prices don't make sense, and I'm not okay with that
Carlos D.
Great place. Some of the cold foods were great as well as some fruit. Was glad to find the smoothies as well.
Daniel E.
Sometimes big things come in small packages... You likely won't find a smaller Whole Foods store, but they have taken the original Ideal Market and brought in Whole Foods, making a good location terrific. They kept some of the artwork and neon signs from the original. Excellent customer service, full deli, large produce & fruit offering, and the items that you would expect from a Whole Foods, just smaller in scope. If you need a big shop, this might not be the place & instead visit their larger Pearl Street location, but for daily needs and it totally works. If you're an Amazon Prime member, this is a gold mine, as their prices are slashed for members, and I'm talking great pricing. Thankful to staff member Michaela, who was not only kind and professional, but also tipped me off to the Amazon Prime aspect, which I had not been previously aware of.
The most annoying Whole Foods ever! I pay $10 for a tiny amount of hot bar food and there are no utensils in the dining area?
EnjoyingTheWorld7
We stopped her to pick up food to eat while on a hike. Everything was good but the service was slow. In particular, the sandwiches took forever (not really but at least 45 minutes) to make.
442vickir
I love exploring this market. Food is so fresh, with many many healthy options. Any level of dietary need can be found here. I love being able to browse the food bars for a quick but delicious lunch. Put a plate together and sit on the patio to enjoy. Love this place.
Christian B.
This is the smallest Whole Foods that Ive been in, mainly because this location used to be a small town grocery store called Ideal Market. This isnt the place that you want to do your large grocery shopping since the small aisles limits the amount of product that can be displayed on the shelves, so if youre used to the bigger locations, its best to go the nearby Pearl Street location. If you are just coming in to buy a few small items or looking for a delicious and healthy hot meal, this is the spot to hit in north Boulder.
Can't find it. It's not in Ideal Market as the other reviewer said. I just went to Beleza across the street which is great.
Super positive vibes
Couldn't find it. Evidently located inside "Ideal Market"
If I could give it zero stars I would. I was a huge huge fan of this store and Whole Foods as a whole until recently. I've noticed they do not treat there employees well, the management is extremely unprofessional and it shows. My husband and I have heard managers yelling at their employees many times while we've been shopping. In my opinion, the only good thing about this store is the meat department staff, they all greet me with a smile and are unbelievably nice and very personable. Unfortunately I know how there upper management treats them and I know it's not good. Regardless I will not be shopping here ever again.
This store is the 21st century reincarnation of the original local market in old north Boulder. It was absorbed by Whole Foods Market during their purchase of the defunct Wild Oats Market years ago. It has maintained its aspects as a neighborhood grocery but also has the benefits of offering the 365 brands, fine produce and buying power of Whole Foods. They have done a good job during the coronavirus crisis in providing the goods I want from there that are not usually in mainstream supermarkets.My husband has to do this these days as I am not able. He has never really done any grocery shopping in his past as things have worked out in our family. So there was a steep learning curved, armed with my maps of the store and the convenience of early senior shopping time. He,s a morning person and prided himself in being first in line at 7am when he had to visit. This store is easy fo find things (especIally with my map) but he learned a lot and yet did not have to stay inside very long. Again he went in fully garbed with mask and gloves, and appreciated that the staff in store wore masks also and that there was sanitizer at the entrance to use on his cart as we had very little in way of a home supply.They have had pretty good availability, but of course their selection is not as large as the big Pearl Store. I shop both normally, so my lists were based on this knowledge. It has been quick to get the job done and we actually appreciate that they are not allowing personal reusable bags during this time, though that has always been our regular habit. Safer for everyone, especially staff.
Rude experience...lady who was cleaning the carts today seemed friendly at first but when inside the store browsing sodas with my friend trying which to get we were ushered to leave the isle because she was 'waiting' for us to leave but there were empty isles she could have walked through. In total it was a very unpleasant experience. Our shopping was rushed when we couldn't even get what we wanted and were told to leave the store. Won't be returning. I wish I could have given 5 starts for the store but this rude older worker has put it down to 2 stars.
Ideal and all the folks that work there are doing an amazing job with providing a clean, safe, and well-stocked place to shop. Of all the places in town, this seems like they've got it down. And staff are super friendly! Thank you Ideal!
Just bought a card and it was almost 9$ Yes it was papyrus but it was 1D like the most basic pretty sure eve. Papyrus would charge 3$ I could have gotten a plant from ideal for about the same price. Point is, prices don't make sense, and I'm not okay with that
Great place. Some of the cold foods were great as well as some fruit. Was glad to find the smoothies as well.
Sometimes big things come in small packages... You likely won't find a smaller Whole Foods store, but they have taken the original Ideal Market and brought in Whole Foods, making a good location terrific. They kept some of the artwork and neon signs from the original. Excellent customer service, full deli, large produce & fruit offering, and the items that you would expect from a Whole Foods, just smaller in scope. If you need a big shop, this might not be the place & instead visit their larger Pearl Street location, but for daily needs and it totally works. If you're an Amazon Prime member, this is a gold mine, as their prices are slashed for members, and I'm talking great pricing. Thankful to staff member Michaela, who was not only kind and professional, but also tipped me off to the Amazon Prime aspect, which I had not been previously aware of.
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The most annoying Whole Foods ever! I pay $10 for a tiny amount of hot bar food and there are no utensils in the dining area?
We stopped her to pick up food to eat while on a hike. Everything was good but the service was slow. In particular, the sandwiches took forever (not really but at least 45 minutes) to make.
I love exploring this market. Food is so fresh, with many many healthy options. Any level of dietary need can be found here. I love being able to browse the food bars for a quick but delicious lunch. Put a plate together and sit on the patio to enjoy. Love this place.
This is the smallest Whole Foods that Ive been in, mainly because this location used to be a small town grocery store called Ideal Market. This isnt the place that you want to do your large grocery shopping since the small aisles limits the amount of product that can be displayed on the shelves, so if youre used to the bigger locations, its best to go the nearby Pearl Street location. If you are just coming in to buy a few small items or looking for a delicious and healthy hot meal, this is the spot to hit in north Boulder.
OM. No wanna Drama Rama Ding Donga _/\_