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| - Okay, yeah, so it's in the city's most scarily upscale mall, which attracts a fair share of scarily upscale customers (it's remarkable how many Yorkville residents don't seem to be aware that when they're out in public they might need to share the space with other people now and then). And, okay, there are a few very strange gaps at this Whole Foods (heck, do they sell ANY types of soy cheese?!). And, yeah, if you want cheap, you're best off looking elsewhere most of the time. And the aisles are a little small. And it's also worth noting that when particular items sell out, they often take forever to be brought back in.
That said, this is a very decent Whole Foods. For one thing, the bakery is AMAZING. I mean, I thought their baguettes were the Best Bread Ever, but that was before I'd tried the herb-and-garlic fougasses. Then I thought their herb-and-garlic fougasses were the Best Bread Ever, but that was before I'd tried the garlic sourdough half-loaves. Then I thought the garlic sourdough half-loaves were...and so on. I love bread and I'm kind of picky about it, but this is the best selection of it I've ever seen. It's also not expensive! Cookies are another highlight (though I miss the biscotti they used to bring in), and the muffins are also dangerously cake-like (and probably not very healthy, but never mind). Good gluten-free selection, great produce, good meat, etc. Meanwhile, the new renovations have left the store looking very sleek and able to offer lots of great take-out options. The staff is always helpful and usually friendly (as others have noted, they often hire disabled people, which is wonderful). The place is clean and tidily organised, with little surprises here and there (e.g. check out their selection of Papyrus cards hiding to the left of the bakery). It's enough to keep me going back.
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