The wife and I really love this place. We were both very happy when Whole Foods finally opened and have been going there regularly ever since. We both find that they have distinct products that cannot be found at any other store in Charlotte. They also play up the organic products a lot, if that's important to you. They have a great selection of fruits and vegetables, as well as seafood and meats.
I think that my favorite area is the cheese section due to the overall selection and the fact that they offer samples of pretty much anything for you to try before buying. Oh and they serve beer and wine right next to the cheese counter that they also allow you to walk around with and shop while you imbibe. They also have an in house cafeteria area for a variety of ready to eat meals to go. The staff is always energetic and upbeat. The one knock is the parking lot which can be a nightmare at peak hours, especially with all the people who have trouble parking their big SUVs. Even with the parking situation, it won't be keeping us away.