Food Front Co-op

Food front is a lovely little local co-op store. A lot of the products are local and/or organic. The produce is always high quality and fresh. Their selection of other goods, save wine and beer, is quite limited. You should be aware that the prices are much higher than you would find anywhere else. Of course, the premium cost reflects the quality of goods and the how well the staff is valued by the company. Their membership plan doesn't offer great savings, (a few days out of the month members get a marginal discount), but once again the price is to support a local, walkable, organic grocery co-op.

I'm gonna change my five stars to four stars because I usually have a pleasant experience. But today the cashier was rude rude rude. Never even looked up from their clipboard. I bagged my stuff and said thank you, and all they said (still looking down and away at their clipboard) you're welcome. That's not what I expect. New Seasons is too close to have rude people interacting with the public.

I am vegan, so I LOVE shopping at Food Front Cooperative Grocery! They have a great selection of vegan products -- and their "grab and go" case has a wonderful selection of vegan to-go foods and beverages. Plus, I am also a member of Food Front Co-op, so I can receive 10% off my purchases one day per month -- during Member Days -- and I can also "help to shape a conscious, thriving food economy that amplifies sustainable, healthy, and responsible food systems."

Coops are a great thing for communities to invest in and thing place is no exception. They have a lot of healthy alternatives. I got dalmas. Going vegetarian these days so it was a good choice for me. If you want to support this place please do so because it is totally cool and a great place to shop. They even have some prepared hot food to purchase. This day was a hot soup. I give it 5 stars. Oh prices are pretty reasonable.

Update: I am pleased that my concern was addressed promptly when I got a phone call within a day by the head of the deli department. Original concern: I'm a member but I must say I was disappointed in the customer service this past Sunday. Information provided to me over the phone was incorrect and I made a trip across the Columbia River for little to nothing.

I have been coming to this store for a little over 3 years now. They are a tad spendy compared to other major chains, but is to be expected from buying smaller and more local. Pre-covid I mostly utilized their bulk section. Lots of great selections, and you can bring your own containers/jars to avoid the plastic. Staff is always friendly.