Open Harvest

Were here yesterday for supplies of seeds and ACV. This new store location, about a year guessing, sure nice. I asked employee if was better for them. Lots she said, for entire store situation.

Open harvest has many unique things you cannot get anywhere else.. they offer many items in bulk and so many things that are 100% repurposed and recyclable.. I find things here I have not found anywhere to else.Produce always looks great and they offer many Fl different choices I. The deli and the pre packaged food area.. The staff is always kind and goes out of there way to help you.

I love supporting local stores, farmers, makers, and other local food-providers. Open Harvest provides. The deli section has creative and tasty options. Sometimes it leaves me wanting but I know that the reason is not for lack of effort or laziness. Co-ops survive on sales (obvs). So if more people patronage the co-op, the greater ability the board and managers will have in making decisions to provide a greater selection. There are some cities that have BUSTLING, VIBRANT co-ops. Big, extensive hot and cold bars for lunch and dinner, huge selections, juice bars and cafes. But this all comes from growth and starts with people choosing the co-op over bigger stores. I get it. I have a child, bills to pay, student loans, etc. But I also choose to spend my money where I see positive change and impact. So I choose to get most items here. Granted there are times when a trip to target is necessary. But my number one stop is HERE!! I hope they can build up a reserve of funds so they are able to soon move and/or expand and are able to offer more (and possibly cheaper) options. My favorite treats outside the standard grocery haul are their orange pecan scones, nutrilicious cookies, ginger cookies, burritos, and tofu pad Thai. They also do a great job of stocking new and innovative natural make up and skin care lines. They have some good mascara options and the prices are same if not lower than sephora-with better ethics!

I love Open Harvest! They have a great deli with great variety, especially if you get there early in the day. I'm especially glad to support local food producers. They also have other amazing things including catnip pillows locally made. I got one for my daughter's cat. After bringing it home, her cat spent the rest of the day sleeping and lounging on that pillow! Wherever the pillow is is her where she likes to rest. Got a second pillow for our outdoor cat and she loves it as well.I'm also very happy with the selection of essential oil's. They have a lot of variety and information at the store on what each oil's benefits are.

I spend thousands of dollars at the co-op each week. But I hate to go in there because they love controlling people and forcing them to wear masks, even though there's a 99% survivability rate. I was reluctant to write this review but at this point I think it needs to be brought to the public's attention. I purchased their ready-made salmon for years and ate it 3 to 4 times a week when they offered it. After nearly 3 years I developed a horrendous rash that looked like a sunburn over 3/4 of my body. I would never have guessed it was the salmon but after eliminating everything else in my diet, it ended up being the culprit. They get their salmon from the Faroe Islands and upon some quick research found nothing but glowing reviews. After digging deeper I found it is some of the most polluted and toxic salmon in the world. I was to the point of having organ deterioration from all the pollutants in this food. When I spoke to the food manager she acted very concerned and said she would look for an alternative source and call me back. I am dying without my salmon but waited patiently for nearly 2 months. When she never called back I finally called her again to see what she had found out as she originally seemed very alarmed about the toxic salmon. I left her a message but she still has not called me back after 2 weeks. The salmon is still for sale. I think other people need to be aware if they eat as much salmon as I did and they are developing a rash after time. (By the way, I have never had a rash of any kind in my entire life).This could have been lethal for me but fortunately I caught it in the nick of time. I have a friend who was experiencing the same symptoms and had been eating super saver farmed salmon. He was actually getting his business in order as he knew he was dying. Because of my experience I was able to save his life also. But I have to say it leaves a bad taste in my mouth of how business is conducted there.

Really awesome Co-Op I just happened to be getting coffee next too so I popped in! Great looking produce, and hobba sections. They have Cliff Builder Bars on Sale for members.. I'm not a member here but since I am in Ames, IA's Wheatsfield Co-Op they gave me the member discount on the Builder Bar! Which they didn't have to do but was super sweet of them! Great prices, super friendly people, deli options! This would be my go to grocery if I lived in Lincoln.

Nice co-op! Good selection of fruit and vegetables. Great dairy section. They have Japanese Kim Chi, which I'd never heard of. It's fantastic! They also have balsamic vinegar made from figs.

So as everyone were saying this place is awesome. Agreed. Awesome food, awesome stuff etc.However! Everything here is between 50% - 100% more expensive than that of other places. Apples that you can usually buy for $1.3 ~ $15/lb, here it's $2/lb.Yogurt that I used to but a lot instead of $3.5 - $4, here it's $7.5High prices for a grocery store.Note for community - don't mark this place as cheap if you are in fact rich. Yes this place is good. But also YES it is very expensive. Any major food chain is almost twice cheaper.

Love being a new member here! The premade food is so good even as a non vegan I get the vegan options often and honestly can't tell much of a difference between the vegan meat alt vs the real stuff. We be switching most all my shopping needs to this co op!

Beautiful fresh fruits and veggies. Many prepped options for lunch including hot and cold prepped portions. Lunch burrito is nicely sized and beans are seasoned well. Guacamole is worth the up charge to add!