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Brattleboro Food Co-Op
2 Main St, Brattleboro, VT 05301, United States
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Brattleboro Food Co-Op
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La
Review №1

This is a great co-op with an awesome bulk food selection and a better craft beer selection than most bottle shops or craft beer stores.I wasnt there when they were preparing food but I look forward to going back when they do.There was a great grocery selection with some really unique and interesting snacks.

Ch
Review №2

I really like the Co Op! But sometimes I wish the cashiers would not assume I dont need thee reciept! Sometimes I really hope they didnt donate a penny of my subtotal purchase without asking me if it is Okay...Ive had good experiences when asking for help.

Ke
Review №3

What waste of my time. Take off your masks and price items correctly. Selection would help in the beer department too. I know, I know you have 300 different beers. 290 of them are IPAs. Its to bad the price tag is less than when you get to the check out.

Ma
Review №4

Ive got awesome Truffle Cheddar Cheese, Maple Candies, also Lentil Salad and yummie wheatberry salad.

Sa
Review №5

Everything a grocery store should be! Good prices, info on where stuff comes from, excellent prepared foods and bulk section. Staff is helpful and friendly. I wish I lived closer but I will still drive 30 mins to shop here because its so great!

Ev
Review №6

We waited in line for a sandwich for a long time… then when it was our turn, we were told they couldn’t make them because it had turned to 7:45pm. Horrible customer service.

Le
Review №7

Really awesome place. My entire family loves shopping at the coop. My kids are obsessed with the green mountain smoothies.

An
Review №8

Wide selection of fresh, well organized produce & meat, as well as bulk foods, natural, healthy options, and ready to go meals. Indoor/outdoor dining areas for patrons. Very thoroughly thought out grocery store. This would be my one stop shop.

Wi
Review №9

Best grocery store Ive ever been to. It smelled clean and fresh!

Ap
Review №10

Been long since moved from the Brat area, but still have a visit to the area every once and again. Supporting the community driven co-op I shopped in as a small child is one of the most important things to me and I always stop in and buy myself a tidy little meal or snack and often go sit on the top of the Elliot street garage and watch the town with my goods. I hope this place exists forever.

Sc
Review №11

Have been member owners for over 10 years and we are done. Weve seen our bill climb and climb with less bags coming home with us. Extremely Overpriced compared to other co-ops in the area for exact same items, rude staff that act like they are doing you a favor by being there, EVERY single time at least one piece of produce is rotten inside, nearly expired dairy, menu in cafe hadnt changed in 15 years.This place is not what it once was. Switching to Monadnock coop in Keene. Way better.

Sh
Review №12

Visited this Co-op while traveling through Brattleboro.Pros:-Really enjoyed a hot chai from the cafe. Very spiced, not sweetened with honey (vegan friendly!!) and very reasonably priced.-they had vegan backed goods in the case (chocolate fudge cake and carrot cake). Love it when places have good vegan options.Cons:-I’m a sucker for a great bulk foods section and their prices were higher than the other co-ops I visited during the same weekend in VT and NH.

Me
Review №13

They sell high quality products and healthy snacks. Not surprisingly the prices are high. However, there was no lunch or sandwich bag options for people sensitive/allergic to garlic and onion products.

Ma
Review №14

Sometimes Artworks show up at the most inspirational places. In the exact moment it is needed to be seen.

Le
Review №15

Not to busy, laid back and VERY slow service.Went in to order a sandwich and was told it would be 20 minutes 20ish.... Went elsewhere

Ev
Review №16

A must see for anyone visiting the city. Will make you envious of the people that get to do their weekly shopping here. Ive been to the city many times and I always, always stop here without fail.

Ba
Review №17

Part of a national co-op group, join for discounts and specials. Excellent deli, wine/beer section, and natural health products. Also, offers community classes for all ages.

Mi
Review №18

As a college student, I loved taking trips into Brattleboro and the Co-op was always the first place I went. The salad bar and prepared foods were a welcome change from campus food. The atmosphere was welcoming and I often saw other students sitting in the seating area eating or reading.When I moved back to Vermont to work a few years ago, I shopped there regularly because the produce is fresh and they have a good selection of products that I couldnt find at other stores.Recently, I returned to Vermont to work with a Lyme doctor (unfortunately, I got Lyme the last time I was here) and the Co-op has been invaluable during this time. Not only am I able to purchase unpopular foods that Im required to eat because of digestive health issues, I can order these foods in bulk, which saves money and time. The meat section is a dream compared to most grocery stores with a wide selection of local meats.During the Pandemic, they have done a great job supporting people with underlying health conditions by offering curbside pickup that is convenient and efficient. Theyve also been good about posting updates to their system on their website. There have been a couple of times when there was a mistake in my orders but the Co-op has been generous about fixing the problems. Im really grateful to have the Co-op in Brattleboro, especially during this difficult time.

K
Review №19

Supports discrimination and very overpriced.

Pe
Review №20

My favourite place to grab lunch or supper in Brattleboro: a grocery store, yes, but also a great hot and cold buffet.

Jo
Review №21

Extremely disappointed that they decided to close Dotties discount. When customers complained they originally said they were going to add a section in the coop for Dotties merchandise but they reneged on that too.

Er
Review №22

Really solid co-op.

Ro
Review №23

Great place with excellent products, very clean and people are really helpful, to stop by when visiting the town.

Ti
Review №24

The Brattleboro Food Co-Op is great. We were members years ago before the new store was built and the Co-Op keeps getting better. The staff were exceedingly helpful and very friendly. This was the only store I could find Tavernier Chocolates and Im embarrassed to say I bought the entire display of dark chocolates (for my family, not just me). I was torn between getting a bagful of prepared treats that smelled delicious and getting ingredients for the family dinner (this was over the Christmas holiday). The cashier was awesome, a fitting wrap to a quick excursion for groceries.

Da
Review №25

Great Co-op

My
Review №26

The sandwiches at the deli slap.

Ma
Review №27

Its a grocery store with a good selection of products. It is NOT a wine shop!

St
Review №28

Excellent community co-op, local anchor.

Gi
Review №29

I bought stuff for like 24 dollars and then he gave me change that was 11 dollars off and even checked my 50 dollar bill to see if it was fake. I turned back and asked for the right change and then he handed me 5 dollars.

Bo
Review №30

If you prefer healthy food options this is the place to go in Brattleboro! I was only in town for probably 24 hours on a road trip but shopped here like 3 times. They have a juice/smoothie bar and the smoothie I got was fantastic. The girl who took my order though did not seem happy to be there at all or maybe thats just her default personality. It was kinda weird like that, half the staff I interacted with were very friendly but the other half were not at all. Thats not a huge deal I guess, but it definitely plays into the overall experience.

Ab
Review №31

Beautiful, huge Coop. Love this place. Fun to explore. Lots of vegan options and beautiful organic and local produce. Lots of oils, herbs and EOs to make your own non-toxic personal care stuff. Great bulk section for everything. Relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. Staff are really nice and helpful. Unique hand made gifts by local artists.

LE
Review №32

Such a cool store with so many healthy options! Everyone we encountered was super friendly and helpful. We also got to see the fair which was super awesome!!

Ma
Review №33

I love shopping at the Coop, especially for craft beer. They have a great selection and always fresh.

Sa
Review №34

Listen here guy I want more haggis!!!!!

Ch
Review №35

Fantastic!!!! Theres a small Co-op about 45 min from where I live, but Ill drive the extra hour and a half to go here.

Ma
Review №36

I am a touring musician and every time our band heads up to Vermont we make sure that we stop here for lunch or any meal appropriate for that time of day. Everything they sell is fresh and ethically sound. Great prepared food and great sandwiches. Fairly priced for the fantastic quality. A very large supermarket.

Mo
Review №37

5 stars for being a reliable spot to get quality healthy supplies during our trips into Vermont. They carry healthy, natural foods, reasonably priced and a decent selection at the lunch buffet as well. To top it off, you can sit outside on a nice day while you have your meal with a pleasant view across the river. Bathrooms are available. Friendly staff and easy parking. Easily accessible from the highway. This has become our defacto stop on many trips out to Vermont & NH from NYC.

Re
Review №38

Ive been shopping at the Brattleboro coop since moving here in 1999. I particularly like their bulk department including a large number of spices that I can purchase in the quantity I need. They have a HUGE variety of produce, wonderful deli selections--freshly prepared, a large choice of all the healthy name brand items from milk to soup to household cleaning items. They also carry fresh fish and homemade sausage plus fresh meat from healthy cows. The staff is knowledgeable and

Ra
Review №39

Quintessential food coop. Love it! Incredibly well stocked. Great deli counter. Delicious roasted chickens. Fabulous!

He
Review №40

I could count on both hands and both feet the times I have mistakenly purchased expired or nearly expired dairy. ALWAYS CHECK THE DATES ON DAIRY AT THIS COOP. its clear the dairy department is aware when the date is turned to face the back of the fridge and not where consumers will actually look. So dishonest. Otherwise I think the staff is friendly and the selection is good despite high prices but i cant really fault them for that.

sa
Review №41

I always enjoy walking into the Co-op and seeing such a vast variety of local products I either already enjoy or would be interested in trying. Considering the mission they try to accomplish by providing natural organic options the prices are reasonable. They have a nice cafe area to sit and enjoy if you find the time.

Fr
Review №42

Great spot with many bulk goods and produce. Organic obviously and local. Places toChillAnd eat your fare with cheap tables and plastic forks and knives. But good experience and nice people.

Fr
Review №43

I am a member if that says much. I love shopping at the CoOp. The staff is awesome. Selection is always improving. The space is always clean and organized. Im still getting used to the new layout but think it seems logical enough that I will get the hang of it eventually.

Do
Review №44

Brattleboro Co-op food market, the highlight of every trip I make to Vermont. They have a attentive staff and a wide selection of fresh and prepared food. On nice day be sure to check out the park benches by the stream, Plaza Park across the street and the nearby Brattleboro Museum & Art Center.

Mi
Review №45

My girlfriend and I used to drive all the way from Hartford, CT just for the sesame sauce and ginger tea.

La
Review №46

I like the co op for everything I cant find at the grocery store, but it is expensive. Expensive for good reason, because employees are payed well here. But sometimes its just not in my budget. Bulk options are great and lots of organic food. My favorite part is the deli, which also has a carryout menu.

pr
Review №47

Persona non grata who would have thunk it

Ni
Review №48

Amazing availability, so many things sourced locally. Priced well, good hot and cold bar.Love the deli, lentil salad is amazing ♡♡♡

CK
Review №49

Amazing Coop! Great selection, great cheeses, wine, ciders, and beer. Nice people and loads of clearly marked local produce, meats, dairy, and products... Seafood, hot bar, salad bar, all great offerings!

Ti
Review №50

Best supermarket Ive ever shopped in. Superior seafood, produce, cheeses, and prepared foods. Great beer and wine selection. Super friendly staff.

Ch
Review №51

The bulk foods, cheeses, beers, and coffee are great, and the prices are good. The wine selection is iffy and their recommendations cant always be trusted. Sometimes the deli is very good but often its surprisingly ordinary and bland, and the price is very high--a sit-down restaurant would be cheaper. Except for the items in my first sentence, I rarely shop there as the prices are ridiculously high. I see no justification for them, especially since many of the employees are volunteers. Membership does not give you a discount; it simply entitles you to work there for free and *then* receive a very slight discount, 10% I think, which still makes the prices higher than other stores.

Cl
Review №52

Wide selection of food and body care products. Full service deli, hot bar, salad bar, three home mode soups daily. Large selection of bulk dry foods, honey and syrups, nut butters, and soaps and detergents.

Je
Review №53

Great selection of local and whole foods. great place to grab a meal, salad bar, hot bar, deli, bakery and more. eat inside or out on the patio or by the nearby brook.

ma
Review №54

They expanded about 3 years ago and are better than ever. Decent prices. Amazing selection of high quality products.

Ch
Review №55

This place has a nice environment. It had good sandwiches and food. Its not as big as some other food co-ops though.

Ma
Review №56

A great place for local, organic, healthy, and allergen friendly food. The fresh made pizza and smoothes are a must after getting your groceries!

Is
Review №57

Very nice co-op. Its like what I imagine a Co-Op in Vermont to look like.

Ry
Review №58

This is a great place to pick up some groceries or grab a quick hot bite to eat. If Im passing through I usually stop here to pick up some VT craft beers.

Tr
Review №59

Unfortunately, I rather to shop there compared to the local grocery chains because its much closer to home and sometimes has unique grub variety. It can be very pricey and overall store variety seems to be very provincial, albeit limited compared to stores Ive shopped at outside New England. The Tuna Mac & Fridays fish fry are my faves.

Ti
Review №60

All natural and locally grown foods from the friendliest and best group of people I have ever worked with.

Ty
Review №61

I had never been to a food coop before this and I love the idea. This place reminds me of a Fresh Market or Whole Foods.Just a great little store.

Jo
Review №62

Excellent selection, with so much local produce! The deli and bakery are amazing as well.

Je
Review №63

Best coop in the Pioneer Valley and Southern Vermont, for quality and prices and customer service.

Br
Review №64

A full service food Co-Op in a relatively new building. Has food in all catagories. Includes self-serve shampoos, body wash, Kombusha, oils and more. Fresh vegetables and fruits. Many, many self serve dry goods such as nuts, chocolates, grains, cereals, spices and more. Wines. Frozen goods. Prepared food and an indoor/outdoor cafe. Some people feel it is expensive, though there are always discounts in most all departments.

Be
Review №65

The deli, produce, wine, wellness & bulk departments are my go-tos!

Ti
Review №66

The best deli and hot food bar in town. Bar none.

Ra
Review №67

Good quality food and a nice selection of local goods. Prices are between lower-priced* to over-priced* depending on the available surrounding market. The people working there are varied between snobbish, privileged, and elitist to a few down-to-earth friendly folks who make the place redeeming enough to shop at. Ambivalent to the place.

Se
Review №68

The bulk section is amazing. The best kept secret? Bulgarian feta.

Je
Review №69

Great selection of healthy food with excellent deli, hot food items and friendly staff.

Bi
Review №70

I go here to relax and get a morning coffee and baked good. Nice people and clientele are friendly

Al
Review №71

A great locally owned department store, a boutique-y feel but employed by great people.

N
Review №72

Great selection of local craft beer. Plus all that organic goodness.

St
Review №73

Such a friendly store, great variety of natural foods, great produce section, great foods to go. I am so lucky to have this in my town!

Fr
Review №74

Great market with some great products! Gotta love co-op markets!

To
Review №75

It is awesome in a small town to have such a great selection of food, drinks, local produce and more. I wish it was a little more affordable.

Te
Review №76

Great produce, lots of good food products, really good cheese section, and a great team of people keeping things running.

De
Review №77

Love this place! Definitely more appreciated by a more Eco and health conscious demographic.The Co-Op acts as something of a central hub for Brattleboros thriving natural foods community. They display monthly calendars for events and workshops.They invest in their community and employees in accordance to the founding principals. Recommendations: pizza, house made chicken parm sausage, anything from seafood (its always fresh), bulk herbs and spices (so many dollars saved!!!), and local kombucha on tap.

I
Review №78

One of the best food coops that Ive ever shopped at. Excellent product selection, ample parking, and great service.

Ta
Review №79

Adorable hippie joint. I like their sandwiches and large eating area.

Lu
Review №80

They have everything you need and lots of things you will want. Great selection of produce and bulk items, plenty of reasonably priced natural products and a wonderful sense of community.

Aa
Review №81

Great coop! Good prices, friendly staff, and a great location. All key to a great store. Dont forget to stop by the deli ok,the prepared foods for a snack, and lunch is allways good here with sandwhiches and prepared food bar!

Ni
Review №82

Our local Co-op!! Fresh produce, bulk section has many choices and staff is happy to answer any question!!!

je
Review №83

Found Great items. Raw grass fed Vermont cheese.. kombucha flavors ive never seen before. Grass fed full fat yogurt. .. hummm

Ka
Review №84

Anything you possibly need at a reasonable price....

Ki
Review №85

Good place with lots of local products and fresh veggies

Wy
Review №86

The best grocery store in town....if you can afford it.

Sa
Review №87

Love the availability and all the hard to find items but wayyyy over priced. Gotta have some big bucks to shop here.

jo
Review №88

Good food grate place for families to eat .

In
Review №89

They have a good variety of food and drinks, not that cheap though.

Aa
Review №90

Great selection and usually done pretty good sales throughout the store. Sometimes things can be a bit pricey but the bulk section is pretty great!

Tu
Review №91

Well. I would appreciate it if the co-op kitchen staff stopped tossing the word Turkish around, for food items which have nothing to do with Turkish cuisine at all. I would know. Because I grew up there. And I am very sorry to break this to you all. The brattleboro food co-op staff does not. Stop doing this please. It is offensive. Your hot bar item with ground chicken and sesame called Turkish chicken is mislabeled. We do not really use sesame in our hot food. It is used on breads. Tahini is used in hot dishes. Not to mention the fact that we do not ground chicken. Stop trying so hard. You are being ridiculous.

Ka
Review №92

I Love this place so many fresh food options

Sc
Review №93

The lunch counter leaves a bit to be desired. Sandwiches undercooked and over priced. A salad bar that reminds you why Burger King dropped theirs in the ‘80s. After those 2 strikes, I’m afraid to go back.

Ve
Review №94

Dear Google,This place needs to go out of business asap. I believe they purposely singled me out and discriminated against me. Giving me a no tresspass order from the local police . ...I think they should be put out of business, it was random hurtful insulting of my character for lies they believed . ..not giving me the benefit of the doubt . ..basically they trumped up lies and exaggerated the things I said and twisted them against me. And I even applied the there.

To
Review №95

Best co-op in vt!!! Love the juice bar.

Sa
Review №96

We try to come here everytime we are visiting family in Brattleboro... We stock up on Vermont made products and my friend always wants me to buy beer

Mi
Review №97

The CoOp is a great stop for lunch!

Sa
Review №98

Good variety of healthy foods and drinks

Ma
Review №99

We drive all the way from dublin nh to shop here

Ch
Review №100

Lots of gluten free options, helpful staff.

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  • Address:2 Main St, Brattleboro, VT 05301, United States
  • Site:http://www.brattleborofoodcoop.coop/
  • Phone:+1 802-257-0236
Categories
  • Grocery store
  • ATM
  • Health food store
Working hours
  • Monday:9AM–8PM
  • Tuesday:9AM–8PM
  • Wednesday:9AM–8PM
  • Thursday:9AM–8PM
  • Friday:9AM–8PM
  • Saturday:9AM–8PM
  • Sunday:9AM–8PM
Service options
  • Curbside pickup:Yes
  • In-store pickup:Yes
  • In-store shopping:Yes
Health & safety
  • Mask required:Yes
  • Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits:Yes
  • Safety dividers at checkout:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible elevator:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
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