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January 2024 by F M.
Huge selection. Like another reviewer said, the bulk bins are spectacular. They are a throwback to old markets where you would buy your beans and grains and other dry goods out of big containers. Something I used to see occasionally as a child. I bought navy beans here, which I actually had a hard time finding in my local supermarkets. They have a bunch of nifty sections if you want to make your own... Well pretty much anything. There's yeast and kombucha and all kinds of raw and fermented stuff. Huge selection in a small store Now the bad part: if you were looking to spend $200 on groceries that you can carry out in one hand, this is certainly your place, you will have no problem doing that, and a huge selection to choose from. It seems like most of the food quality is a cut above, especially for cheeses and specialty items. However, I can't imagine people shopping here for their daily needs We had a lovely cashier named Val, I am sure we could be good friends! She asked me if we were members of the co-op, and when I asked her what was involved with that, it was a $100 yearly fee and a three hour orientation to become a member. I really admire the people who are committed to such things, but it's just a bit much for me. Happy to go there sometimes to get some specialty items though. One more thing: quite nice and interesting plant selection. Surprising in a little market, but they had all sorts of little cactus and succulents and other plans, really nice little stuff.
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December 2023 by Kylie M.
Honest weight is a fantastic coop and I'm so grateful to have them in the community. Not only do they have a great grocery selection, they also give back to the community in many ways. Their bulk section is superb and has saved me so much money and packaging waste over the years. They have cute home goods and a decent plant selection as well. Everyone I've brought with me to HW has loved the place. Definitely worth a visit!
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December 2023 by Thomas M.
If you know food coops, Honest Weight Food Co-op delivers what you expect and more! Support your local co-op! The main attraction here for me is the bulk section. I heard someone say it was the best bulk section in the Northeast. I don't know about that, but it is certainly one of the best I have ever seen. You can find very rare items, and often at very good prices. Just remember to bring your own container and get it weighed at the service desk when you come in! (Otherwise, you'll pay a small charge for the plastic containers they provide.) You'll find the usual staples like grains, flours, pastas, nuts, etc. You'll also find various honeys, syrups, fresh yeasts, spices, teas, unique salts, etc. If you can't find what you're looking for, chances are the bulk manager might be able to order it for you. If you're trying to live packaging-free, also check out the health and beauty section for its bulk soaps (even cut-you-own bar soaps). Eggs are a great purchase here. If you want local, pasture raised eggs, they can be found here for under $5, which is a bargain! Bulk and fresh tofu and some other select items are quite affordable here as well. A lot of other things are quite a lot more expensive here, if you aren't getting the discount. Becoming a member is a bit of a chore, as you have to sit through a long training. That only gets you a very small discount. You need to volunteer time to get the 24% discount. I personally am not much of a fan of most pre-made co-op foods and deli foods. (They taste similar across the nation.) I go for the hummus wrap sometimes. Some of the foods are quite salty. This is largely down to taste, since I know some people swear by the prepped food. The plant and gardening section is good, but I wish there was more of an emphasis on native plants and fewer invasive plants. Service is pretty good for a co-op. I see some reviewers hate the service here. This is down to expectation setting: most these people are volunteering and may only work irregularly. They almost certainly aren't going to be ruthlessly efficient. They'll probably be a little distracted, maybe a bit frazzled, and they definitely won't know the code for that obscure produce you forgot to label. If you can get over that, this place is phenomenal as far as co-ops are concerned!
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November 2023 by Brad L.
DO NOT SHOP HERE!!! The food selection is horrible, almost every employee has the worst attitude or will ignore you, and everything is insanely overpriced. I wouldn't shop here again if I was starving to death.
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September 2023 by Christian L.
Honest Weight is your friendly, healthy Co-Op. They give discounts if you are a member. They sell decent varieties of vegetables, meats, breads, fruits, dairy. Most of the veggies and fruits are more expensive than at brand name stores and super markets, although I like supporting smaller shoppes like this one. They also sell flowers, grains, feed, nuts, cheeses, freezer items and lots of healthy scrubs, soaps, cards, coffee, nutrition, energy, dried fruits, oils and flours. It is a perfect place if you are looking for health foods. Staff is super friendly. Prices are a guessing game: items are not marked, stickers fall off items, you are supposed to keep track of what 4-digit number your buys are. Review: 4
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August 2023 by Bruce M.
Had one of the best meatloaf sandwiches ever at this place. Don't go here very often the parking lot usually pretty full and they do a good business but occasionally I will swing by and grab some thing.
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August 2023 by S S.
When I go grocery shopping I expect to hear what aisle the sales are in, I don't expect to be followed around by a pushy woman grazing the front end of the store with a guitar trying to get me to go to her occult practicing tarot card class. That is not respectful. I don't go around demanding them to read my Bible when they grocery shop. And I certainly don't expect repeated loud speaker announcements as to find where her tarot class in the store. It's unprofessional & unacceptable for a so called all inclusive environment. Very disappointed. They do not truly respect all walks of lives in an environment that has so many there. So we are expected to as Christians to always just sit back and be tolerant but they aren't apparently. And If they dont they should be "honest" (haha no pun intended) & clear so people can make a "choice" as to if it's an environment for them. We weren't given a choice. We spent boatloads of money there and never again! To all of our many many Christian friends that we promoted this store to, we are sorry. We didn't know that they offer occult practices as a part of your grocery shopping experience and that they have no consideration for others
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July 2023 by joey L.
Been shopping at the Coop off and on since it was a hole in the wall off Central Ave. it has come a long way since then but I still get the same uncomfortable feeling when I walk in. Used to be a lot of holier than thou folks when it was an exclusive market - not so bad now but still some attitudes of check out people and office staff who should go to Hannaford and learn something about customer service. Last experience there and what maybe epitomizes this place was a box of moldy crackers they absolutely would not take back without a receipt. As if they couldn't admit selling bad crackers or something or maybe the crowd who frequents the place just tolerates much of the rotten produce and old food because, well, that's the way it is here. They also sell food in open bins which is old timey and the food is stale and sometimes even has bugs. You don't like bugs in ur grains? Stop complaining because that's how we roll our oats around here.
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May 2023 by Raya V.
I believe they have fallen off a little on the quality of the food. My go to used to be a vegan breakfast sandwich from the breakfast bar. They still make them to order and they are still delicious. However, the breakfast burritos are three times smaller and twice as expensive as they used to be (I get inflation, but...?) and they didn't taste too great the past few times I've tried them. It is mostly hard wrap, with no filling and the filling it does have lacks in flavor. I will stick to the breakfast sandwich. The coffee selection is great for the price especially.
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May 2023 by Brook R.
I The food is great. But lately the service has been off. Hardly anyone smiles there anymore. It doesn't feel good. Maybe it should be a mandatory part of the job. I prefer honest weight over other stores. But end up at Whole Foods
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April 2023 by Brandon H.
Great selection of foods, but very racist undertones from the staff. Super uncomfortable to shop here. The store is smack in the middle of a marginalized community, but when you enter the store there is nothing if the sort. Was super disappointed at this place seemed to have great potential.
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April 2023 by Jon McFarlane
It's decent. There's better.
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March 2023 by Molly Hennighausen
Selection varies but it's a great spot to grab a quick vegan bite to eat.
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March 2023 by S G.
I finally found a source for dried chili peppers! The Ancho chiles that I bought at Honest Weight were still supple and full of flavor and spice rather than the dried out rocks I'm used to getting at the grocery store. Also these chiles are usually difficult to find along with the de arbor chiles. Thanks!
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February 2023 by Ian M.
Would it hurt to crack a smile at customer service? Apparently it does. I guess shopping here and asking simple questions is too much for this establishment. Elitism at a locally owned food market is apparently a good business strategy. Well this was my last time giving business to it. Wish I could've given no stars.
