Sacramento Natural Foods Co-op

Good for every occasion and my go to location for healthy hot meals. The service is great and Isabella was a great service provider in assisting with my new membership and questions regarding the process.Ambiance is festive, friendly, and always a great experience!

100% absolutely overwhelmed and in the best way. This just became my favorite Co-Op I've ever been to. Best ways to describe it : - If REI was a grocery store- If a homeopathic herbalist had a child, and that child started up REI, this would be their local community grocery store.- Patagonia books this place for work meetings- North Face is exiled bc they went too mainstream- Chicks have dreads, men have man buns, and Subarus line the parking lot.I love it here. It's a large two story building, with the upstairs available to hang/eat whatever you get at the cafe downstairs. I found so many winners. They have the usual co-op things, like produce, bulk grains, fresh bread. But then they have the things that set them apart from other co-ops and Whole Foods. They have frankincense tears, myrrh, dried flower bouquets. I had jun for the first time (never heard of it, new fan), bulk spices like mulling spice (smells like Thieves or OnGuard), organic socks, bamboo pan scraper, and more. I absolutely love it here. At the cafe, I'm in Luteal so I tried the sweet potato soup (spicy, amazing), and I went for the Co-Op burger but I wanted it on sourdough (trust me and try it) and the chef Rubie said that's how she likes it too so I asked for the Rubie Special, and we added pepperoncini, and it *did not* disappoint. 10/10 would recommend. I will definitely be returning.

LOVEEEE this place! The Co-op is a great one stop shop for to-go breakfast, lunch, and dinner. They have a ton of ready-to-eat options, and hot food. This is what I shop for most. Everything tastes fresh and high quality. They also have great options for vegans and vegetarians. I also love their wide variety of canned and bottled drinks from coffee to kombucha to juices. They also have a juice/smoothie bar on-site. Looking forward to checking that out soon! Along with everything mentioned- they have great produce, meats, groceries, supplements, etc.The parking lot is always interesting. It's a pretty tight space with lots of business coming through. They do have extra parking in their adjacent garage which I am usually able to find a spot in.

I love trying new places...My wife and I decided to check this place out to see what they had to offer compared to regular grocery stores. They do have a lot of items I haven't seen before, and because I enjoy trying new things... I spent way more money than I should have lol.Tons of vegan sweets and treats, different kinds of drinks, and a cool spot upstairs to rest your feets (I just wanted to rhyme)I love the feels in this place. The lighting, the presentation of the foods, and the music was on point! Buying food while dancing... ya can't beat it.Employees were all helpful. I love the ones that are willing to have a small conversation and make jokes. I was able to get that here!The food is a little more on the expensive side, so just remember that before you go!I'll be back again.Hope this helps!

12/13/2024: It's Friday the 13TH Grocery Shopping Trip! It's truly amusing and actually quite cool I rarely visit grocery stores due to growing the majority of the produce I consume which are organic fruits, vegetables, and herbs at my property, i.e., it's truly a game changer--saves a lot of time shopping and saves money as well.However, the items I did purchased are food products such as the Italian cheese I don't produce and the produce I did purchase such as the red butter lettuce, the mustard greens, and the Arkansas apples . . . Ho-hummm--Sadly, due to the first portion of 2024 was a severe heatwave, singed all trees, herbs, and vegetables growing on my property, i.e., the lettuce and mustard greens took a nosedive wilting into a shriveled mess! BTW: I plan sprouting the Arkansas apple seeds since, I don't have an Arkansas apple tree growing on my property.Therefore, I'm grateful Sacramento Natural Co-Op has fresh organic produce I want consuming without waiting for harvesting vegetables and fruits I don't have growing on my property. Aside, I opted purchasing the Rye bread and cinnamon bread due to both looked delicious~I could bake my own bread but alas, I've been too L-A-Z-Y . . . lol!

I love this place! Great produce, super friendly staff, yummy cafe and delicious baked goods made w ingredients I can eat! What more could you want lol. I always come here when I'm in town and it also holds a lot of memories for me. Last trip I moved my storage around and found a receipt, this is literally the last place my dad went before crossing over. He was a nutritionist and loved the bulk section & herbs. I haven't gotten into herbs yet, it's coming I know. Everyone knew him, I'm sure there's still someone on staff that does lol. I love that they also envoke seasonality. I'd been waiting on organic kiwi berries and they were the first store I found them at this season. I bought an extra basket to take home. They had the most creative chili pepper bouquet. Never seen that before! They also have a dope wellness section. Baked. Goods! The cookies are phenomenal! I ate and brought back more than I'll share lol. But I geeked on no inflammatory oils or nasty gums. It's a tie between oatmeal cranberry and ginger crinkle with snickerdoodle next. I tried the brookie, which was also free of crap. It wasn't bad but nothing I'd crave. They had some of the best Mac and cheese! I also brought some home, even threw some in the freezer for old lady to try. Also free of crap, it's cheesy and flavorful w that slight nutmeg flavor I've grown to love in a solid MnC. I tried the cheese pizza. I go beast for Erewhon pizza. It's my platinum standard. This was free off junk which is another reason they're platinum but the flavors are out of this world. This was fine, just not that. I usually add truffle oil & salt to my pizza and I had neither on me. It ups the ante on Erewhon pizza but I think it would just bring this one to life a bit more. The staff is always so nice & helpful here. Kait went above and beyond to help me find more banana water which is something I'd never seen until coming here. She was so sweet and thorough. Thank you Kait! Tho everyone I encountered was kind. BYOB! You get a ticket which is a donation towards the cause of your choosing. I'll be spending more time here soon so I'll def be joining. Love the vibe since they moved as well. Truly nothing bad to say. Oh ya, they have a booch (kombucha) I can only find here! 5 stars!

Sacramento Natural Foods Co-op is a nice market that sells healthy organic food and produce. The customer service was friendly and humorous!We picked up some spices.

Having lived in SF for so long, I feel like I have a pretty good sense of where to go if I ever need to find a specific ingredient for a recipe. Worse come to worst? There's always Whole Foods. However, being largely unfamiliar with Sacramento, all I was aware of around Midtown is a couple of seemingly ill equipped Safeways and nary an Asian market or a Whole Foods nearby. So, to say I was stoked to discover Sacramento Natural Foods Co-op would be a bit of an understatement. Never mind the fact that it was actually purely by happenstance, as the first time i came here was actually to check out their Pachamama counter instead...whoops!Now, if you happened to wander into this place without looking at the sign above the door, you might actually think you were walking around a Whole Foods. In a lot of ways, the two are more than just a little similar. The quality and selection of the fruits and vegetables here is terrific (so many varieties of mushrooms!), the meat and seafood counter is well stocked and staffed by some friendly workers, their cheese offerings are super enticing, their aisles and cold units include by name brand and lesser known labels, their bakery is far better than what you'll find at the likes of Safeway, and their fresh breads feature freshly baked goodies from ACME, which I absolutely love.In addition to the typical staples that you'll find at most other markets, the co-op also has a ton of delicious prepared foods. However, beyond just the salad and hot foods bar, soups, sandwiches, and sushi offerings, they've also got the aforementioned Pachamama coffee counter, a juice and smoothie bar, pizzas, and even a taqueria station! What's more, everything in this place feels slick, modern, and, most importantly, clean.With all of that being said, I'd be remiss not to acknowledge the fact that, as so many others have already mentioned, the prices here are a bit higher than what you might find elsewhere. Not demonstrably far off from the likes of Whole Foods or even Safeway, based on the small handful of things I've picked up here, but it can certainly add up if your grocery list is long. Also, with regards to parking, the lot in front on 29th can get pretty full, but it's usually only about half full at night. Regardless, you might actually be better off heading straight to their neighboring parking garage on 28th and S, as spaces are far more plentiful and it's shaded/covered from the sun and elements.Despite how the prices here might be a little more than what you can find elsewhere, it's worth it not having to burn $5 a gallon in gas and burning the time to head elsewhere, especially if you only need a few things. Plus, it's nice being able to support a co-op that also helps to support neighborhood and community events!FOUR AND A HALF STARS rounded down for now.

I've heard about the Sacramento Co-Op for some time now, but this weekend was the first time I've ventured to check it out.Nice Sports/Whole Foods vide, with fresh, in the sense of healthy and organic type of products. If you're looking for more health conscious products, then you're in the right spot it looks like.Walked around talking everything in, and made my way eventually to the Deli and and Juice and Smoothie section. Ended up ordering a Tropical Bliss smoothie (Banana, Mango Pineapple, Vanilla Cosmic Bliss (Vanilla flavored Coconut Water) and Orange Juice) with a Whey protein add-on. Smoothie was ready good and tasted flesh, and for someone who's not a fan of coconut. The coconut flavor was really light and worked with the more tropical citrus vibe of the drink. Would definitely get this that smoothie again.The Sac Co-Op also has their own Pachamama coffee spot inside which is pretty cool. Recently since making our own Espresso drinks at home, Pachamama has become our go-to spot. For an assortment of fresh coffee beans, so it's nice to see another location. We can visit when/if in the area.

This co-op is decent, but overall, it's overpriced for the quality offered. While they have a good selection, the products don't always justify the higher cost. I've found similar quality items at better prices elsewhere. It's an okay option if convenience is your priority, but it falls short if you're looking for great value.