South Philly Food Co-op

Every time I visit there are new items available. Locally sourced items available. Organic Plant Based Kombucha Herbs Grains and nuts Such a variety, well stocked and nice presentation. Don't sleep on this establishment. I will be coming more frequently.

If you've been feeling cooped up and need an excuse to take a walk, Philly's hottest new grocery store is the South Philly Food Coop! It has everything- artisanal peanut butter, plants, an ethnic food aisle that includes Italian food, frozen oreo ice cream sandwiches (and lots of other delicious looking frozen things), a swag shelf with cute totes, shirts and tea towels, local bread, local meat, craft beef jerky, vegan cheese, and all the nut milks! Ok so it doesn't actually have everything, it is pretty small, but it is surprisingly well stocked and there are a lot of interesting brands and foods, especially in the international aisle. Everything seems to be $1-2 more than you would expect, but you're paying to support a community venture and take money away from Amazon and put it into your neighborhood! Membership is $300 and can be paid in installments over a year. Membership doesn't require volunteering but it does get you discounts at a bunch of local places, access to special member sales and discounts, and you'll have a say in the governance of the coop. You don't have to be a member to shop here though!Right now for COVID there is hand sanitizer upon entry, plexi glass in front of the cash register, signs for walking in a certain direction, and everyone is masked. There are definitely less people coming in here than Acme so I feel safer coming here.Support your community and shop local!

Right as you walk into South Philly Food Co-op, you'll feel right at home. The floor plan is really nice for a grocery store. As you walk in, you'll fresh produce to your left and the wonderful workers to your right. There are only 2 cashiers. You walk further down and encounter the snacks, dairy, cheese, and meats. Then bread and frozen food, and all essentials are right there. It's a small place but has everything you need. They even have pre-made meals made by local cooks! The importance of locally made and sourced food is really great.Moreso, the aisles are always clean and the store is never too busy. I'm always in and out in 10 minutes, compared to bigger grocery stores where I have to walk a half mile just to get from one aisle to the next. Whether you are coming to plan a meal, grab some fresh produce, or getting a pre-made meal, SPFC is an excellent addition to the neighborhood.

The Co-op has great produce, but the rest of the products aren't very appealing. They aren't well known brands, which is part of their shtick, but everything I have tried has been disappointing. Be careful. The vegan cheese is kept close to the real cheese, which is annoying, because it's way to mix them up, and most people don't think they are interchangeable. The produce is priced well, but everything else is way more expensive than Giant or Acme. And it's not priced as well as the Italian market, which also has a lot of organic food, so there is really no advantage to the co-opOverall, this place is near my house, but other than that, I wouldn't bother.

I love this place! So convenient and has everything I need without being overwhelmed by too many options. I would give it 5 stars except that I've often felt rushed through checkout and the staff sometimes has an attitude.

Great selection and fair prices. Helpful staff will answer any questions you have. Truly a welcome gem in the neighborhood!