Foodworks - Guilford, Connecticut

Elizabeth L.

Foodworks reliably has fresh organic produce and sometimes from local farms as well. The store also carries lots of supplements (which I know nothing about but which seem to draw many customers.) and aisles of interesting items.)While the store offers a card for a discount, the prices are often outrageous. Of course, an independent store needs to boost prices, but nearly double the price of some eggs and yogurt readily available elsewhere seems unreasonable (e.g. $15.50 for a large yogurt costing 8.50 at Big Y. The service is unevenly friendly-- some extremely personable individuals stand noticeably apart from some dour workers. I know it's not their responsibility to smile, but it's nice when they do. As for bulk items, the selection is limited. I would love to see more interesting bulk flours. Similarly, it would be nice to find vegetables and fruit not readily available elsewhere, such as heirloom varieties of apples or grains. Special orders are a mystery : there's a book for requests, but it's not always clear whether something can or cannot be ordered. It's a very nice store but could be a lot better with more attention to what customers would like to see brought into the store and a more pleasant attitude towards those customers, especially not ordering/barking at people to line up in their odd --it seems backwards to me!--checkout line.

Kristy J.

Fantastic selection of organic produce and juices as well as supplements and vitamins, frozen, fresh, and shelf-stable foods.

I love that I can make my own juice and get a shot of wheatgrass to boot!

Boudicca (. E.

This is a fantastic store with an amazing selection of vegetarian/vegan & clean meat fare and kind, knowledgeable staff. However, I am on a fixed budget and their prices are quite steep. It's a terrible shame because this means I will not be able to shop there as often as I would like.

kpdub1

In terms of selection and quality, its the best natural, organic, and vegan food market in the area outside of Whole Foods in Milford. And its definitely preferable over the natural food sections at Big Y or Stop n Shop.

Sean M.

I love coming here! Prepared foods are excellent. Lots of options for dairy, coffee, yogurt, honey, jams soaps and more. Prices are ridiculous though. I saw a small Container of organic blue berries for $11. Same chicken $24 when it’s $14 at stop and shop. Half a veggie wrap for $5? Should be $2.50. I don’t do my week long grocery shopping here. I mostly come for specialty items and lunch. It reminds me of my college co-op in Humboldt County CA. Again—excellent prepared foods and veggie juicery. Up-beet juice is my favorite.

George P.

Hands down, one of the best natural food stores around. Friendly and helpful staff, competitive prices, convenient location, ample parking, and excellent and fresh selection of food, supplements, coffee, bulk goods, juices and a lot more. Love this store!

Science_Guy1988

This place is run by rude, inexperienced staff. Service is terribly slow and unorganized. The place is dirty inside as well. Big Y down the street has a pretty decent organic section now and they know how to run a store. Do yourself a favor and shop there or somewhere else instead.

Edit: Changed to 3 stars after calming down, the product selection is good. They still need to work on staff training though. I know the curbside Pickup is temporary but it isn’t run very well.

Barbara D. D.

Still a good place for organic products, still has a pretty good vibe. Not as good as the old days, and now there are security cameras throughout the store, which always make me feel awkward. Employees are not nearly as knowledgeable about the products as they once were. Foodworks was once a community as much as a store. Now it's pretty much just a store - but a good store.