Whole Foods Market

This Whole Foods is always a mad house (ALWAYS, like every minute its open),
and it’s more expensive than downtown somehow…
Closest store to my house so I still shop here in a pinch but really come here with patience.

While I get most of my produce and pantry items at trader joes after class in Towson, I go to whole foods once a week to check out their super fresh seafood selection and it never disappoints. I just baked a porgy I bought earlier for 5 $ and it was absolutely delicious. The guys behind the counter are super friendly and accommodating and I will continue stopping in to snag some fresh whole fish… Maybe even that octopus next time

This is the mini version of the whole foods in Columbia or Harbor East. But I successfully made it out without spending a fortune. My advice for whole foods is to get what u came for and get out.

This Whole Foods is located just off Falls Road in Mt. Washington, hidden in the back of a strip mall of sorts but you can’t miss the sign on the old water tower. Parking can be a chore at busy times, but the lot is fairly large (but be careful of the dedicated spaces for other businesses.) We went there on a Sunday, and they had a grill going that was selling hot dogs and burgers. which kind of added a community feel to the place. The inside seems pretty cramped for a grocery store, and if you are not familiar with that location then the layout can get quite confusing. Most of their items are organic or high end, so be prepared to pay more than at a regular grocery store. The stuff they do have is quality, but you pay for what you get. It does seem nice to shop there, and on certain days you can bring your receipt to the wine store next door for a discount.

This is my go-​to WF for a lot of my grocery shopping. To me, shopping at WF can be done within a budget. I simply shop for 365 Brand items like spaghetti sauce, chicken stock, etc. Also, the meats, believe it or not, are comparable in price to other local chain stores, but you get better quality. I also love their prepared sushi because it’s freshly made daily. There are so many options here, despite its small size.
Plus, all of the workers are always super friendly and helpful to me.
The only thing is that I avoid peak shopping times because the store is cramped, and people just leave their carts directly in the middle of major pathways. Honestly, that’s annoying.
But, overall, because everything else is perfectly fine, I keep going back.

The store is always clean, organized with courteous and friendly customer service. If ever I am unable to find a product the staff is more than helpful in helping me find an equitable substitute potentially discounted or gratis. The produce is always fresh I especially like their organic selection.

Smaller whole foods but great location.

Huge perk: there is parking!!! Although it’s small, hey, at least it exists. Came with two friends on a Sunday night to pick up some soup for dinner. They had lots of options and the rest of their hot bar looked amazing! It also took a lot of self-​control to not get anything from their cookie bar. Checkout took a while since it seemed like everyone and their mom was also getting food from the hot bar, but granted, it was prime dinner time.

I think I am done with this particular location. The parking is annoying and the store is so small! Also, there have been numerous occasions where the prepared fresh fruit containers looked like I was in a ShopRite grocery store. This is just unacceptable.

Love this store! Great selection of every category. Having spent most of my life in California, starting as a vegetarian chef in high school, I was not easily impressed at first, but for this area. It’s the best in terms of selection. Staff is not as friendly or as knowledgeable as in California, but they are working on it. I find it relaxing to peruse the aisles and find new items for my innovative recipes, both personal care & culinary. Better than a pharmacy, this place adds an important service to the community.

My goto food store, love this place. Employees are always nice and helpful. Always willing to go the extra mile for customers. They carry the highest quality products, I love just browsing the isles looking for new products.

Parking is nuts!!!
So besides the fact that the parking lot is hellish, there are a few things that bother me about this store.
(as a disclaimer, the food here is usually superior to the 41^st st. Giant, so I come here. Also the seafood department is always amazing)
1. the computer systems. This is a really really bust store. Sometimes so much so that I become overwhelmed. With this in mind the management should do everything possible to make checkout speedy. More than once my time at the checkout has been extremely long because the computers fail/​freeze. This is unacceptable for a huge chain such as Whole Foods. I have even called and complained about this and I was told it was due to the heat! It has not been a hot summer…
2. prepping for the crowds… Again, the other day, not only did the computers fail but then the receipt tape ran out. There should have been a back up… but no. So the cashier had to run to a different part of the store to retrieve another roll of tape, leaving me standing there to stare at my super expensive perishables.
Besides that the staff has been very nice to me for the most part and I will continue to shop at whole foods, but I think I will have to avoid the store at busy times!

I love Whole Foods I can here looking for Almond Oatmeal soap… NOT! They did not have it, I was advised that each location carries different products. I now have to drive over to NW Washington DC in order to get the soap I want. Looks like I’m going to be traveling to DC soon. That’s fine because I can visit Macaroon Bee to get some delicious sweet treats. While at Whole Goods I also can get one Chan ‘s and my favorite cookies Chocolate Lace cookies. I could go on and on about Whole Foods it’s one of those places either you like it or you don’t no on betweens. Happy Shopping! Channing’s Choice.

I can’t help but love Whole Foods! Yes, most of time the parking lot is a disaster and the location is on the small side, but there’s just so much good food and the customer service is excellent! 99.5% of the time I am greeted with a warm smile and a «Hello» by the staff, and they never hesitate to ask me if I need help or have questions.
I had stopped doing my main grocery shopping here a couple years ago because I thought it was too expensive, but recently I’ve been trying to practice «clean» eating which involves eating a lot more fresh fruit and vegetables. Hands down, Whole Foods is my favorite grocery store to buy fresh produce. Personally, I think the quality of the produce is great. I can see (and taste) a difference between the organic fruits and vegetables I buy at Whole Foods versus Giant. I notice that when I stick to buying «whole» foods at Whole Foods (pun might’ve been intended…) I really don’t spend that much money. It’s when I buy a bunch of pre-​packaged foods and snacks that my grocery store trip becomes «whole paycheck».
Anyway, if you’re looking for some yummy fresh fruits and veggies, check out this Whole Foods! I also LOVE the salad bar and the prepared foods. There’s a lot of delicious food to try (the bakery is a guilty pleasure) but be prepared to spend a little more. It’s okay though, because sometimes you just have to treat yo’ self. Props to all of you who get the Parks & Recreation reference :)

I get great customer service here. Whatever odd ball thing i’m looking for is here. Jimmy fallon is on point that they are pricey, but hey where else can i get manuka honey. lol. and truth be told i’ve tried to purchase the same items in Giant and they are priced $ 4 –7 more!!!
they had gorgeous mums this year. ;)
i’m a just need them to fix the tight parking: p

Okay. You’re into socially conscious food and organic produce and meats thats wonderful! My issue with this (IMO) overrated place is the space. Even during off peak hours its difficult to manage a cart in the area. I shudder to think what it would be like during say Thanksgiving. Come early or come late not midday and your experience will be much better. Conversely, the prepared food section was delightful (albeit pricey). The seafood (salmon and fresh lump crabcake) was also very good. $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ that is all. lol
Update: I have become a frequent shopper because I believe you get what you pay for. Sure the food is a bit pricer than your average grocer but the quality and taste of the products is beyond compare. I enjoy the fresh produce and prepared foods the most. Just knowing you’re treating your body well with «good» food is worth it. Still cramped though.

When it comes to Whole Wallet, er, I mean Whole Foods and the amount of $$ they charge for their goods and services, I expect a lot. BUT, when it comes to any old grocery store, I have the general expectation (beyond novelty food items) that regular stuff and common food items will be in stock. Not so at the Mt. Washington Whole Foods. Besides their cramped space (walking through this store raises your blood pressure — 2 people could be there and it feels crowded), lackluster salad bar (they don’t have as many vegetarian options as the WF in Annapolis, Silver Spring, and various DC locations), they are REGULARLY out of staple food items. Case in point, I walked in today and there was no arugula or red onions or veganaise. Yes, I know that sounds like first world problems, but hell, if I’m making the effort to spend my entire paycheck at your store, please have $hit in stock!
All WF stores offer the bourgeois-​feel-​good-​organic-​wholesome experience with the price tag. This place offers that plus a cramped atmosphere and regularly unstocked shelves.
Just stick to the Farmer’s Market for good produce.

Although the store is on the smaller side and things are sometimes hard to find, the staff is AMAZING (and I would say their biggest asset). Yesterday, after I left my phone in produce, one of the staff members tracked me down in the store (took him 20 minutes). His honesty, and insistence that it was ‘nothing,’ is truly refreshing. The staff is always helpful and polite. I wish that I could clone them and bring them to other stores.
They also have great produce :) Like Tina G. said, DEFINITELY go at an off-​time.

Here’s a tip: When you first enter this store, head straight to the Customer Service desk. Do not linger amongst the organic produce, grab those cinnamon-​scented pine cones or get lured in by the prepared-​foods bar. At the Customer Service desk you will see a booklet of recipes that also features COUPONS. Once you have the coupons in hand, you can start your journey over. This little booklet/​newsletter thingy changes monthly and usually has some nice deals for overpriced stuff in it. There is always at least one coupon for something in the prepared foods case, too. Try the General Tsao’s Vegan Chicken – yum!
As far as Whole Foods goes, this one is smallish and gets real crowded REAL quickly. Personally, I think it needs to be redesigned. The frozen foods aisle is ridiculously hard to shop in because people are constantly trying to duck by you.
The staff in the aisles are super friendly and pretty knowledgeable. The staff at the check-​out lanes are not. On my most recent visit my cashier said, «What is this?» while holding up my piece of ginger. Really? You work at Whole Paycheck and you don’t know what ginger root is? He also didn’t recognize kale.
If you are looking for all-​natural products for hair and body, you will find a much bigger selection at the Harbor East location. Space is really tight here so your eco-​friendly beauty options are limited, but they are there.
I sound like I’m complaining a lot, but I am happy to have a Whole Foods so close to my house and a community that supports local produce so much. They always come through on the hard-​to-​find ingredients and if they are out of something they will give you a free rain check.
Avoid at after-​work, pre-​dinner hours at all costs.

If you are the slightest bit claustrophobic, this Whole Foods is not for you. But, despite constantly bumping into people (literally) and occasionally having your toes run over by a cart (seriously), I love this place.
Honestly, the employees are some of the happiest bunch of people contained in a single area. They’re always smiling, willing to help and nice as can be. My wallet, and sanity, couldn’t take it if I did all of my regular grocery shopping here, but there are some key items I often stop in for: I love their bulk granola, cheese selection, Cernola olives and specialty chocolates — Chocolove bars are only $ 3 here compared to $ 5 at Ma Petite Shoe! Plus, you can cut your own bars of Biggs and Featherbelle soaps.
Despite the crowds, it’s a worthwhile visit. And actually, if you think about it — it must be constantly crowded for a reason, right?