Sprouts Farmers Market

Category:	Health Food Store
Address:	5265 US-280, Birmingham, AL 35242, USA
Phone:	+1 205-263-2808
Site:	sprouts.com
Rating:	4.2
Working:	7AM–10PM 7AM–10PM 7AM–10PM 7AM–10PM 7AM–10PM 7AM–10PM 7AM–10PM

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Amanda Philpot

After hearing the radio ads for this "farmers market" type grocery store, I popped in. First impression was amazing, so I kept going back. Now, Ive bought something from nearly every "section" of the store and feel I can give a well-rounded review. Dont be afraid to buy the store brand, its great! Especially the organic milk. Its both reasonably priced, (rare for organic products) and healthy. The hot deli paninis and sandwiches are good but expect a wait if you go during peak lunch hours. Dont be a psycho and flip out over a 5 minute wait for a sub, please. Youre the one that looks bad, there. (Ive seen this happen twice, now, and the staff handled it VERY professionally both times. This isnt McDonalds, people.) The bulk section is great and they actually carry dutch-process cocoa along with lots of specialty flours! Usually, dutch process cocoa is difficult to find in stores, but they have the store brand in the bulk section AND two other brands (one organic one regular) in the grocery dpt. Good selection (both organic and reg) in the grocery dpt. Havent left without everything I was looking for yet, and if Ive had trouble finding something, the staff have always been more than willing to lead me right to its location. Last but definitely NOT least, is the produce & meat! Great quality, great selection (both organic and non-organic, again) and Ive been buying my produce almost strictly from Sprouts since my first trip (almost a month ago) and Ive yet to have a bad experience with it. One other review had negative things to say about the corn smelling like "chemicals" but Ive had their corn and it tasted and smelled like typical cooked corn. Ive only tried the store-brand, organic, lean beef from the meat dpt thus far, but it turned out just fine. Im planning to keep buying it, too. Overall, a great alternative to Earth Fare/health food stores because theyve got all the selection, but cheaper prices, generally. And technically, their organic store-brand milk is still about $0.20 cheaper than Wal-Marts, but whos counting?

Ray Fisher

I have visited the newly opened hwy 280 location twice. It appears to be an attractive specialty type market with attractive produce as well as a small meat/fish market. It has a large selection of specialty vitamins. On the first trip I bought several different types of vegetables and was pleased with everything but the cord. The display advertised yellow or white corn in the shuck but only yellow could be found. When cooked the ears had such a strong chemical smell that no one in my family would eat them. On my second trip two weeks later they had the same corn display but again only yellow corn was present. I did not buy any and did tell a gentleman that was sacking some of my experience. He said he lived nearby and if it was bad he would bring it back. I did go to the Sprouts web site and tried to submit an email to them but their web site did not successfully process it. I also went to the web site shown for feedback on my cash register receipt but that site said the page was under construction. It seems like they are a new operation, at least in this area, and do not quite have their customer infterface operational. They would probably give me a refund if I took the bad merchandise back but that would be an 80 mile roundtrip drive for me and not economically sensible. Every thing else I purchased there was acceptable but I do not plan to buy any more yellow corn from Sprouts. They do need to work on their web site and they need to not produce a register receipt with a feedback web site that is not yet ready for business.

Ronald H

I purchased two packages of their "tea cakes", failing to notice that the sell by date had passed by one day...both were inedible, but they may have been that way before the sell by date. I purchased two packages of chicken tenders, all packages were leaking in the display. The checkout clerk had to be asked to package my leaking chicken separately but managed to put them in with the hamburger. Since the chicken leaked on her hands, she wiped them off but failed to clean off the contaminated counter so other items would not be contaminated. Someone needs training on proper packaging of poultry, inspection of sell by dates and proper check out procedure. My wife commented that the check out clerk had the personality of a rock and was not happy in her job. On the good side, the store was nicely set up, had good value for the money and with some additional personnel training, it would be a pleasure to shop there.

Brenna Terry

Many items in grocery are sold past their expiration date. I have accidentally purchased pretzels and salad dressing that were a few weeks and a few months (respectively) past expiry. I do, however, have to give a thumbs up to the bulk sections (extensive and inexpensive), the Vitamin Sale, and the fresh muffins in the bakery- yum!

Serendipity Awaits

I love, love, love their veggie sandwich and if you get lucky enough to ever go in on a day they are serving the southwestern spicy corn chowder-get the largest container of it they have!! Its perfectly seasoned, not too hot, and so creamy!!! They also carry Zumbar soaps from Indigo Wild.

highmaintdreams perry

this is a great store but they are very inconsistent and bakery selections it would be very nice but when I have my regular grocery list that I can do all my shopping at Sprouts knowing that the merchandise that carry is consistent will not be shopping there again

Lynn

Sprouts is truly incredible. Sprouts is the ONLY place I shop. Ive found that I am eating healthier than EVER!!! PRODUCE AND MEAT DEPT are my favorites. They run incredible specials in these 2 areas. . Customer service is 2nd to None!

Chanda Mitchell

I love Sprouts because of their unbeatable prices on their high quality fruits and vegetables. I drive over 20 miles to shop here simply for that reason. Plus, it has a high-end vibe to it which I like.

Meredith Horst

Friendly, helpful, knowledgeable employees and everything im looking for in a grocery store. Best produce best prices on everything. I make the drive from Columbiana every week!

joe Patrick

Too rude! dont get the soup...its hard not to spill and a lady will stand behind you and complain lol. Always only one register open too :/

Yvonne Lane

You can find healthy items for any price range. They even have multiple deals on Wednesday. My favorite part has to be the bulk bins.

Dixie Chick Slots

So much better then Trader Joes!!!! Prices are great , lots of sales and love their bulk section!! One of my faves!!!

Whitney Humphrey

Friendly staff. Clean store. Well lit. Good selection of products in a variety of price ranges. Love their produce!

Bruce Lenart

Helpful friendly staff...Great selection of products...Good prices on most products...Except wine and beer!

Parker Seymour

Friendly employees, great food. Excellent experience every time I go in.