Whole Foods Market

Category:	Grocery Store
Address:	702 Cross Hill Rd #300, Columbia, SC 29205, USA
Phone:	+1 803-509-6700
Site:	wholefoodsmarket.com
Rating:	4.2
Working:	8AM–9PM 8AM–9PM 8AM–9PM 8AM–9PM 8AM–9PM 8AM–9PM 8AM–9PM

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Hamms Purcell

I have shopped at WFM for years in many towns. This place was very good at first but little by little the quality has declined while the prices have gone up. The produce department is now average. You might as well go to Krogers. And definitely dont buy their overpriced, low quality watermelons. As far as things like apples, pears, grapes, et cetera, you might as well go to Trader Joes or The Fresh Market. Heck, even Publix has just as good a quality if not better. Their pastries too are average and in some case even below average, but not as bad as Earth Fares, Publix or BI-LO. But for good pies, for example The Fresh Market beats them all. So, for non-standard fare, there is nothing special here. Yet, their prices are higher overall.

Crystal Cummings

They arent kidding about the Whole Paycheck moniker. You could really lose the whole thing here. However, they do offer coupons, check by the door, their sandwiches are yummy, their sushi... for a grocery option... pretty dang good. They also offer this thing called a "case price." When you have an overgrown kid who goes through at least 2 gallons a milk a week, being able to stock up on hormone-less organic that has a decent expiration date for 10% off the price of 4 regular... worth it.

Zoë Toth

I started coming to WF when I found out my partner had Celiacs. WF products are often made on the same line as wheat but they have a much wider selection of cross-contamination free food than most stores. The butchers and fish mongers are very nice and have a lot more experience than their Bi-Lo & Food Lion counter parts. Dennis, a butcher, is very nice and patiently answers all my questions. If you shop sanely, it doesnt have to be your whole paycheck.

LESLIE JACKSON

Our experience with your 6 inch 3 layer Carrot cake was disappointing. It crumbled upon slicing so we struggled to serve each person. I just attributed that to so many yummy raisins & carrots . Then I began to notice that no one was eating the icing. Tooooo sweet !! Oh nooo!! It seems the icing was over powering the cake. I would have never guessed a cake from Whole Foods would have such sweet icing. My suggestion is less icing & more cake please.

Dan Bradfield

Although the prices are higher than at a traditional grocer, the selection of produce, meat, seafood, and organic foods is phenomenal. We dont buy the staples here but do pick up our specialty foods. They also ah e a good beer and wine selection as well as a pre-made food selection of sandwiches, pizza, pastries, and a wonderful salad and side bar as well as a small coffee counter and gelato.

Ellis Creel

I really, really wanted to love Whole Foods, but this one isnt very good. I get that the prices are higher than most grocery stores, but that doesnt explain why the employees are standoffish or why the hot bar kitchen cooks without seasoning. Worst of all, its smaller than the ones in places like Greenville - theres no true butcher and the selection of everything is smaller.

D. Fischer

My wife and I always enjoy eating and shopping at Whole Foods. The variety of organic and natural food choices keeps us coming back. The salad bar, bakery and deli have great options for a quick lunch while sitting outside under their lanai. Prices can be a bit high but worth it knowing that most of the food is free from pesticides and inorganic ingredients.

tye block

Yes, its a Whole Foods, but my least favorite that I have shopped in. Closest store for me, but I rarely shop here. They dont carry many products that I like at other locations. Never once have they offered to try carrying any of them. I drive another mile or so to another healthy food store. There I am treated with a friendly smile and much better options.

jim schneider

I love this place. It has all the healthy drink supplements that I need to compensate for when I work outside <

terrell bryant

Love this place. They have a great selection of fresh and organic food. I love their deli and salad bar. I am a major, major fan of their vegan chocolate pudding! Im not a vegan but dang this is good! Ask for it in deli counter if you dont see it. It will make you curl your toes!

Kurt Hallquist

I grab dinner here when in Columbia. Pizza went self serve and now you get this cold soggy slice. When it was attended you could get slices reheated and crisped up. Food bar has several selections of Chicken, too bad I am a vegiterian, finding tofu is hit and miss. Sushi is good.

Jc A

Awesome store with great customer service! This store also donated groceries to a family whos house was damaged in the floods of 2015. Very generous and gives back to the community! Rest assured a portion of your money spent here goes right back into the local community!

Debra Wright

This store has a surprising variety of organic food choices for such a small store. Plus excellent customer service. They have fresh fish, fresh produce, hot/cold food bar and bakery, plus other things. Checking out is pretty painless too. I love this store.

Dave Easey

Excellent service! I was a little concerned by the price. It seemed as though theyre double or triple the price for things they label as "organic" or "fair trade". Maybe Ill save money and eat the inorganic bananas and drink the un-fair trade coffee.

Nathan Hayes

Oh my God. Evan in Seafood was so informative about different kinds of salmon and went above and beyond. He also let me try some marinade and gave me great cooking instructions. Would always return and when you go get Seafood. ASK FOR EVAN!!

Lisa Mcdaniel

Ive had better experiences here before. The produce didnt look fresh. There was mold on strawberries and rutabaga had brown spots. The food buffet had flies crawling on the chicken wings and macaroni. Not a good day at whole foods today.

Natali Rozin

Love it! Some organic products can be found here only - especially organics grown in USA. The fresh veg-s produce and Bulk are cheaper here than in Rosewood market, The Fresh market, and in Akins Natural Foods.

William Mancke

I like Whole Foods, especially the fact that they have fruit to give the childrens. That being said, I can usually find what I need at less expensive stores in the area so I rarely have the need to stop here.

M Pi

Would be a lot more pleasant of a place to shop if the overwhelming reek of unbathed hippies and patchouli wasnt so prevalent. I feel like Im about to vomit from the human odors whenever Im in there.

Kimberly Patterson

Wonderful! Great variety, friendly service and relaxing shopping environment. This store was a little smaller than the one in Greensboro NC, but we had a wonderful time none the less.

Ute Holcomb

I didnt purchase anything. I just went to look around, since Id never been there before. The store seems well organized and the staff is very knowledgeable about their products.

Caroline Edwards

Ever since the opening, Whole Foods Columbia has been amazing. The friendliness of the staff is superb. Now, if only I can get a bunch of coupons to help save money... ;-)

Kimberly Carroll

They have some of the freshest food. A large selection of healthy food for everyone. I love the fresh peanut butter. The people are very courteous and friendly.