BriarPatch Food Co-op

Best grocery store in Auburn, there is nothing better than a member owned cooperative! So stoked Auburn has Briarpatch!

Continues to underwhelm in the food department which is too bad because I really want to like it. I tried a chicken curry soup a couple days ago. I know a watered down mess when I taste one... wow. Terrible. Did y'all have chicken coconut curry the day before that didn't sell and you just turned it into soup? That's what it tasted like. Terrible that I bought two medium bowls. A word about the fish. I bought $40 worth of salmon a couple months ago and cooked it the next day. It was bad! They sold me bad fish. Never again. I wasn't going to bring bad cooked fish in my car back to the store so I just ate the cost but no more meat counter for me. Thanks

Best grocery store in town! I love their commitment to local food! Service is fabulous and I love my shopping trips there!

The stars are for the food. The best apples you could get without going to the farmers market. Lots of organic and healthy food options! The hot food bar is great too. Sandwiches lack flavor though. The employees are why I deducted stars. Haven't had pleasant experiences with them so we try not to engage.Last time I went with my toddler. My toddler chose several different apples to try throughout the week. We put them in one bag. As I was checking out, we got lectured that it's easier for the cashier if we didn't put them in a bag. I get why it's easier from them, but I don't go through the store thinking what's easiest for the cashier. Totally ruined our experience choosing healthy foods! That's the latest experience... don't feel the need to detail more... Check out the store, see what it's about. Don't expect anything amazing though.

The Grass Vally co-op is great! Great vibe, great selections, and overall love going there to shop. 5 stars! The Auburn location--well, just not the same. Big store with fewer options. Every time I enter, I leave without the things I need. I am not entirely sure what the draw will be for folks to enter Briar Patch in Auburn? There are other markets with organic items and everything you need. I think Trader Joe's would be a better addition to this area. Then folks don't have to drive down to Rocklin.

The store offers organic items and it's great for this areaThe issue I have is that employees are very unprofessional. There is no professional appeared as you'd see in Trader Joe's or Whole Foods I've been here serval times and I can't think of a single time anyone was helpful. Cashiers talk amongst each other when cashing out customers. No eye contact with customers and no interest in interacting with customers No issues with food Produce are fresh. Options of grass fed and grass finished meat Maybe the management can use additional training. Would be nice to see people who work there look presentable and clean. Whole Foods store focuses on customers. Maybe visit their store and observe how their cashiers treat their customers. Anyways- the store is a great addition to the area- I don't have to drive to Whole Foods to grab last minute items when my kids have activities on this side of town.

Excellent Co-op with a new location closer to my home. I am beyond thrilled!!! Today was the Grand Opening. I arrived 15 minutes early to a line all of the way around the store. Wowza!! And they did not disappoint! Everyone attending is full of smiles and laughter. The employees are polite, friendly and extremely helpful. Within minutes of my entering, an employee helped me find the perfect shampoo for my hair type. Not always easy, as I am picky about ingredients and sourcing. Then, at the register, Bryan was delightfully greeting everyone while he quickly and efficiently ran the register. The line was long, yet moved darn fast. I regret forgetting his courtesy clerks name... however, she bagged my groceries perfectly in 2 (gifted to me by Briar Patch) reusable bags. Then, on my way out, I was gifted a bag full of free goodies and samples. Yayyy! Score! A new fabulous place to shop, where I can support the best (right for me) products and local produce. This is a huge WIN for Auburn.

Beautiful welcoming space. Great set of products! Friendly staff. And the bread is amazing!

We shop only at the Briar Patch! Best store and NICEST people there ever! Brian always goes above and beyond anytime we come in. It is such a lovely store!

Wonderful service, food options and great atmosphere! We love it here. Highly recommend for your groceries!