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| - Willy North is a fantastic addition to the north side. The largest of the Willy Street Coop locations, this store carries more "traditional" grocery items and brands along with the full complement of organic, natural, and local fare that one tends to expect from a food coop. Along with groceries are hot food and salad bars, deli case, a wide selection of bulk foods, ingredients, and spices, and my personal favorite - kombucha on tap! If you're a booch fan, this is the most economical way to buy kombucha at around $10 for a growler fill. If you're curious, bring in a small container and give it a try!
I never really thought much about the "shopping experience" at a grocery store, but Willy raises the bar here as well. The employees are enthusiastic and we always have friendly interactions at the coop. They are very interested in hearing what their customers want, and they've been adding many requested items.
We asked an employee about a particular beer we were interested in, and the employee brought over the beer buyer for us to talk to. Fast forward a few weeks, and we see the person who we initially asked, and she remembered us and asked if we were able to get what we wanted (we were). This would be a great experience in a specialty retail store, it's amazing to have happen at a grocery!
I'm extremely happy with the Coop, but it's going to keep getting better. Rather than wait to open when they'd done all the remodeling they want to do, Willy opened sooner so they could be available in what had been a food desert in this part of town. So, we have more good things (like outdoor seating and juice bar) to look forward to as they continue to develop and grow!
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