Whole Foods Market

Category:	Grocery Store
Address:	3201 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60657, USA
Phone:	+1 773-244-4200
Site:	wholefoodsmarket.com
Rating:	4.3
Working:	7AM–10PM 7AM–10PM 7AM–10PM 7AM–10PM 7AM–10PM 7AM–10PM 7AM–10PM

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Stephanie Sack

#30daychallenge Lactose intolerance SUUUUUUUUUUUCKS. No pizza, no mozzarella sticks, no ice cream sundaes, blah blah blah. And please, spare me the sell on "cheeseless" pizza. Thats a total oxymoron. Luckily I have the Lakeview Whole Foods to scratch this itch for a tall glass of cold milk thanks to the slew of non-dairy beverages and frozen desserts, on the market. Even better, the staff at Whole Foods completely understand the plight of the lactose-intolerant and have gone out of their way to make sure I know about the depth and breadth of options and alternatives. Coconut milk yogurt, soy egg nog, and vegan candy bars have been recommended by the Whole Foods staff, half the time without me even asking; they noticed my lack of dairy in my shopping cart and struck up a conversation. This is totally typical of the superlative customer service I have experienced time and time again at this location. The florist has whipped up gorgeous last-minute bouquets for me (Mothers Day tends to sneak up on me), they have pointed me in the right direction for herbs/vitamins/supplements, and are quick to offer samples and tastes when I wonder what the hell a quinoa-apple-tofu-vinegar salad tastes like (yummy, actually). Yeah, its spendy, and yeah, I am probably a raving yuppie, but whatever. You keep your pizza, I will keep the awesome staff at the Lakeview Whole Foods.

Joy Rhee

I used to love the location cross the street. I feel like Wholefoods company is going through an identity crisis. It doesnt really know how to define itself in the competition. For me, the old Lakeview location was my favorite wholefoods store with its little neighborhood farmers market feel. All clerks were so nice and polite, and greeted you personally. I used to get my weekly grocery shopping done here. The new location looks like a big food court with a grocery store attached. And at the food court, you will be skeptical to see the mounds and mounds of food. What do they do with their leftover gelato at the end of the day?? It surely doesnt go with my trying to be simple organic lifestyle. Its true, with a bigger space, they get to carry a lot more variety. So now, they have 50 different kinds of pasta instead of like 15 they used to. The thing is though, I used to be able to get everything I needed from old store. They advertise serving wine and beer for the customers to enjoy sipping on while they are shopping and it just make me wonder if that is a definition of dependency if someone has to relax with wine and beer while picking up grocery. I havent found an alternative yet, so Ill be going to Whole foods, probably another location for awhile, but Im disappointed to see that they are only following the trend of Marianos.

Adam Shanley

Of course we had to check out the new Whole Foods, thats what boring adults get excited about! Seriously though, its super nice. Everything from the coffee shop on the first floor that roasts its own beans, to the full bar, groceries, and hot made to order food on the 2nd floor you pretty much cant go wrong. I like the open warehouse feel to the grocery store. It felt huge and not congested like some other Whole Foods Ive been to around the city. We stopped by the hot food bar for some lunch. I grabbed a few slices of pizza which were very good, while my wife went to the adjacent counter to order a sandwich. We enjoyed our food in the large, sunny, dining area overlooking the neighborhood. There really isnt much you wont find in a Whole Foods, but, yes, it is expensive. We dont shop there frequently, or hardly at all actually, but it was nice to take a look inside this place. Being that it was only about a week after it opened the place was very well kept and organized and stocked. The parking garage is a total disaster area, but only because people in this city are impatient and dont know how to yield right of way. Thats not Whole Foods fault. The garage is very nice, but watch out for lunatics because exiting can be a bit anxiety-inducing.

matthew gilboy

This location is convenient for WF shopping in Lakeview. It has ready access at the intersection of Lincoln/Ashland/Belmont, but is tucked away just north with access between Lincoln and Ashland. There is plentiful bike parking and a car lot on the surface and up above. The store itself is not as gargantuan as its River North cousin, and can feel a bit tight, but it doesnt have the insanity of that other location, service is better, and the store feels more cared-for. A few specific comparisons would note that this location does not have teese for some reason, but the RN location does. This location is also not as convenient for access via the L (red line); however it is on the Ashland bus line. This location doesnt have the rabid food demos, but I like not having a million distractions when I get groceries.

Ellen Silverman

This is a more neighborhood and locally-oriented Whole Foods. When you are a repeat customer, the staff may greet you as a friend and smile at you because they remember you. It is a fun place to shop for those few, special items that are on sale, unique to the store, or for which you just have a taste! If you look carefully, there are some good buys too, such as the 365 brands. We are addicted to the 365 brand peanut butter. And if you have a sweet tooth yet need protein, grab some cranberry tuna in the prepared foods sections. it is a yummy addiction.

Orrin Williams

I took the opportunity to go to the Lakeview store while visiting a friend on the north side. Im a south side resident and closest to me are the Hyde Park and Englewood stores which are much smaller. I enjoyed the experience in the larger store with a wider choice of products to choose from. The ambiance was nice and I liked the layout where you can get coffee in a separate area avoiding the store if youre not interested in shopping.

Betsy Thompson

This tiny Whole Foods Market in Lakeview isnt as mind-blowing at the super giant Lincoln Park location, but if you need something organic on the spot, it fits the bill. Free parking in the parking tower for up to 3 hours if you have your ticket validated. Friendly and very helpful staff. I would recommend not shopping about an hour to closing time as most of the prepared foods/salad bar are picked over and emptied out.

Frank Moore

If you are looking to experience a totally fun way of grocery shopping, then you might like Whole Foods on Ashland Ave. Aside from having a very large grocery store, there is a restaurant and bar. On the lower level, there is a wonderful coffee shop and comfortable seating. I like the fact that this Whole Foods has a multi-level parking garage too. Certainly one of the most modern grocery stores Ive ever been to.

Gladis Bridges

My first visit, I only bought one item, I looked around, I talked to two employees about a Taco bar, which most stores have, they said what you see, they both have the wrong attitudes about what sells at Whole Foods, smirk on their faces they do not know how to talk to customers. I will return. Too many places to buy coffee, they have a juice bar, I will go back for buffett.