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Has Anyone Been To A Sprouts Grocery Store?

NoelSeven — Fri, 07 Nov 2014 00:52:25 GMT

They're popping up around here and one will be nearby soon.

I'm hoping someone can give a review of how you liked it... or not

Re: Has Anyone Been To A Sprouts Grocery Store?

Marienkaefer2 — Fri, 07 Nov 2014 01:01:24 GMT

Hi Noel!

My sister shops at one in Arizona. They're like a natural/organic/gourmet type of food store. She loves it.

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foundinlv — Fri, 07 Nov 2014 01:04:01 GMT

I go to one near my stepmom's house and found Hass avocados for a really nice price both small and large ones. By contrast, Whole Foods is selling Moro Bay avocados and calling them Haas avocados for a ridiculous price....$1.99 for one small one. I had never heard of Moro Bay avocados but did try one and they didn't taste like Hass to me. Sprouts soups are about a dollar less than Whole Foods.

Their meat department while more varied than a regular grocery store (and cheaper than Whole Foods) doesn't have antibiotic free game hens. They were shocked when I told them Whole Foods sells them....in fact all of Whole Foods meat, fish and poultry does not contain antibiotics and hormones. The meat man at Sprouts tried telling me that his Tyson game hens did not have antibiotics but there was not that information anywhere on their label and when I pointed that out, he retracted his statement. I won't buy Tyson brand of anything anyway and Whole Foods doesn't carry it.

But, for produce, gelato, soups....I choose Sprouts.

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Teacups — Fri, 07 Nov 2014 01:06:51 GMT

I LOVE mine. I eat organic but they have non organic also.....like it much better than Trader Joe's. They have really healthy stuff...and the prices are MUCH lower than whole foods. You can sign up online to get the flyer every week.

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sidsmom — Fri, 07 Nov 2014 01:07:03 GMT

LOTS here in DFW. Beautiful display of produce....and the supplement area is very well represented. Prices are just a smidge lower than Whole Foods, but I have to travel further to get to it, so....6 of one kind, 1/2 dozen of another.

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NoelSeven — Fri, 07 Nov 2014 01:09:14 GMT

On 11/6/2014 Marienkaefer2 said:
Hi Noel!

My sister shops at one in Arizona. They're like a natural/organic/gourmet type of food store. She loves it.

Thanks, MK

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Say Nay — Fri, 07 Nov 2014 01:10:53 GMT

I shopped there before they changed their name (it used to be Henry's). I initially tried them years ago because union workers were picketing chain supermarkets and things had gotten pretty heated between shoppers and employees. Henry's was nonunion and I could shop without confrontation. I love it. I go to Sprouts or Jimbos. Both are great.

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NoelSeven — Fri, 07 Nov 2014 01:11:10 GMT

On 11/6/2014 ILikeShade said:
I go to one near my stepmom's house and found Hass avocados for a really nice price both small and large ones. By contrast, Whole Foods is selling Moro Bay avocados and calling them Haas avocados for a ridiculous price....$1.99 for one small one. I had never heard of Moro Bay avocados but did try one and they didn't taste like Hass to me. Sprouts soups are about a dollar less than Whole Foods.

Their meat department while more varied than a regular grocery store (and cheaper than Whole Foods) doesn't have antibiotic free game hens. They were shocked when I told them Whole Foods sells them....in fact all of Whole Foods meat, fish and poultry does not contain antibiotics and hormones. The meat man at Sprouts tried telling me that his Tyson game hens did not have antibiotics but there was not that information anywhere on their label and when I pointed that out, he retracted his statement. I won't buy Tyson brand of anything anyway and Whole Foods doesn't carry it.

But, for produce, gelato, soups....I choose Sprouts.

Thanks for the recommendation! Whole Foods is not easy to get to around here, the Sprouts would be much easier, so I'm glad to hear they're good.

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gidgetgh — Fri, 07 Nov 2014 01:11:39 GMT

We got a new one, our first, in our area a few months ago. We went during the grand opening and bought a few things, including strawberries. I opened them when we got home and they were moldy. It was too far to take them back. They're not close enough to us to go there regularly. I thought they were just ok. But then, I'm not a Trader Joe's or Whole Foods fan either.

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NoelSeven — Fri, 07 Nov 2014 01:13:51 GMT

On 11/6/2014 AprilFlowers said:
I LOVE mine. I eat organic but they have non organic also.....like it much better than Trader Joe's. They have really healthy stuff...and the prices are MUCH lower than whole foods. You can sign up online to get the flyer every week.

That's good news! I saw mention of an ad and double sales day(?), something like that.

I'll sign up now for the ad in order to get an idea of what's offered. They don't open here until January. Too bad, I was hoping to look at their holiday offerings.

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Puzzle Piece — Fri, 07 Nov 2014 01:14:02 GMT

Hi Noel, I like the store. Like a Whole Foods Market. I like Sprouts.

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NoelSeven — Fri, 07 Nov 2014 01:14:38 GMT

On 11/6/2014 sidsmom said:
LOTS here in DFW. Beautiful display of produce....and the supplement area is very well represented. Prices are just a smidge lower than Whole Foods, but I have to travel further to get to it, so....6 of one kind, 1/2 dozen of another.

Thanks! This is good news.

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NoelSeven — Fri, 07 Nov 2014 01:16:40 GMT

On 11/6/2014 Love Roses said:
Hi Noel, I like the store. Like a Whole Foods Market. I like Sprouts.

Hello LR Thank you, now I'm happy about the coming opening. I do not like the usual choice of Safeway or Lucky's. We do so much of our shopping at Trader Joe's, but their produce section is so limited.

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NoelSeven — Fri, 07 Nov 2014 01:18:05 GMT

On 11/6/2014 MomTo2Dogs said:
I shopped there before they changed their name (it used to be Henry's). I initially tried them years ago because union workers were picketing chain supermarkets and things had gotten pretty heated between shoppers and employees. Henry's was nonunion and I could shop without confrontation. I love it. I go to Sprouts or Jimbos. Both are great.

Thanks, Gato You're lucky to have choices. I can't believe SF doesn't have more, what with all the foodies here.

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foundinlv — Fri, 07 Nov 2014 01:20:59 GMT

Also, they have a deli section that makes sandwiches upon request and they're much cheaper than Whole Foods....like around $4.99. They probably sell salads and sides too....haven't really taken a super close look but will next time. (I don't eat sandwiches or sides but dh does).

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Mysterri — Fri, 07 Nov 2014 01:38:10 GMT

I really like Sprouts. They have a pretty good deli, meat/fish counter, and tasty baked goods in addition to nice affordable produce. What I really like is their vitamin/supplements section and there is usually someone available in that department to help if you need assistance. Love their stuffed salmon!

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4Kicks — Fri, 07 Nov 2014 01:49:47 GMT

I go to Sprouts every week, but try NOT to go on Wednesday, that is when they honor both weeks' specials, and it is ALWAYS packed! I much prefer it to Trader Joe's, since I do most of my cooking from "scratch" per se. Much of TJ's is ready made and all you do is pop it in the oven or microwave, or ready made salads. Where I live, they are practically across the street from each other.

Sprouts has quite a large selection of organic veggies, and that is what I go for mostly. That and also for their large selection of supplements and vitamins that my DH buys far too much of. They also have a very large selection of frozen organic goods. Their prices are much more reasonable than Whole Foods, and I have one of those not far from that same area which just reopened with a very wide selection, almost overwhelming for a 2-person household.

I do not often buy meat there, although I have on occasion and have never been disappointed. There is not a large selection, but I do find it superior to TJ's. We tend to get our meat at Sam's Club and find that to be superior as they have started carrying organic type chicken and have frozen wild salmon there also.

Hope I have helped!

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NoelSeven — Fri, 07 Nov 2014 01:50:40 GMT

On 11/6/2014 ILikeShade said:
Also, they have a deli section that makes sandwiches upon request and they're much cheaper than Whole Foods....like around $4.99. They probably sell salads and sides too....haven't really taken a super close look but will next time. (I don't eat sandwiches or sides but dh does).

I saw they have deli dinners, that sounds good to me!

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NoelSeven — Fri, 07 Nov 2014 01:52:28 GMT

On 11/6/2014 Mysterri said:
I really like Sprouts. They have a pretty good deli, meat/fish counter, and tasty baked goods in addition to nice affordable produce. What I really like is their vitamin/supplements section and there is usually someone available in that department to help if you need assistance. Love their stuffed salmon!

Hi Mysterri, oh, I love a good fish counter! You don't see them that often anymore, and when you do, it's the same old, same old.

I've only recently gotten into supplements, so that's good to hear

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NoelSeven — Fri, 07 Nov 2014 01:57:42 GMT

On 11/6/2014 4KICKS said:
I go to Sprouts every week, but try NOT to go on Wednesday, that is when they honor both weeks' specials, and it is ALWAYS packed! I much prefer it to Trader Joe's, since I do most of my cooking from "scratch" per se. Much of TJ's is ready made and all you do is pop it in the oven or microwave, or ready made salads. Where I live, they are practically across the street from each other.

Sprouts has quite a large selection of organic veggies, and that is what I go for mostly. That and also for their large selection of supplements and vitamins that my DH buys far too much of. They also have a very large selection of frozen organic goods. Their prices are much more reasonable than Whole Foods, and I have one of those not far from that same area which just reopened with a very wide selection, almost overwhelming for a 2-person household.

I do not often buy meat there, although I have on occasion and have never been disappointed. There is not a large selection, but I do find it superior to TJ's. We tend to get our meat at Sam's Club and find that to be superior as they have started carrying organic type chicken and have frozen wild salmon there also.

Hope I have helped!

You *have* helped, 4KICKS!

I'm really looking forward to the organic veggies! I have 95% fat free ground meat every so often, so your review of meat is encouraging.

I cook from scratch, also, with a few exceptions. Trader Joes has a good cornbread mix, and good banana or pumpkin bread mixes that get good reviews. Good to have on hand if someone will be stopping by your house and you don't have time to run out. I usually get a couple for the holidays.

Thank you for your review and hints