They have a lot of healthy selections and I will choose them over Wholefoods. However, the prices are still a little high for me. The most wonderful thing that I love about them is that they have beef bones!!! Yes, so if you are trying to make beef broth say for Pho (yes, my fellow Asians) they have them here. They also have a great selection of brown rice syrup and organic cage-free eggs. The organic produce is awesome as well! So I took off one star just for the prices, but I think it just can't be helped to be healthier right? read more

Definitely for those into the organic, local produce movement. IF you have lots of money. I love going into the store, but hate spending the amount of money I do, knowing I can get it cheaper, but not as guilt-free. They do have a fun little monthly newsletter that includes a $2 coupon if you spend more than $15. Not too bad! read more

Arbor Farms is too expensive for me, but it is the closest grocery store to my house, so I stop in now and again to pick something up. They have a huge selection of prepared foods, but it's mostly Indian food, so that was a bummer. They also have a sandwich area that I haven't tried yet but definitely will soon, and a pretty impressive salad bar. As far as the actual grocery shopping goes, I'm more of a Meijer person, so I have a hard time justifying spending that much money if it isn't just like one item I had to run out and get. Still, it's nice to have nearby. read more

Upgraded, larger space. This means more lunch space for me. Yet I still take my lunch to go. Always delicious and fresh, Arbor Farms has plenty of healthy and local food to eat, along with lots of other goodness. All kinds of soups and ready made deliciousness to go if you are feeling lazy, and ingredients if you are up for chefing it. The woman at the deli counter must think I have a salmon problem; I'm there at least 3 times a week to grab a simply grilled piece for my lunch salad. read more

This is a great store. If you are a vegan or you are selective, this is a great place for you. As with all specialty stores vs big chain stores, prices are a bit higher but the service more than makes up for it! read more

I can't believe I lived in A2 for a year without ever discovering this grocery store. It combines a lot of what I like about Whole Foods and Plum with a more low-key, coop feel. Their prepared food section is AMAZING, with tons of rotating vegetarian options: veggie meatloaf, teriyaki and buffalo tempeh, peanut tempeh salad, buffalo seitan, and a lot more. Their salad bar is also great, and includes both tofu and tempeh for vegetarians, plus a lot of other ingredients I don't see at many others, including roasted red peppers, three different kinds of olives, and lots more. I'd personally be a fan of more salad dressing options, but really not much to complain about here. The bakery section is also pretty extensive: they have a lot of vegan, gluten free (and both!), and local options. There is also a coffee shop with wide windows in the store, and that's where I tried hemp milk in iced coffee for the first time--basically, it looked like cream and it tasted delicious. They do the Whole Foods thing where they don't do sugar free flavors because all-natural blah blah, but it's a nice area and extension of the store. A great stop for prepared foods and goodies, esp. if you follow any special diet! read more

I've never found what I came in for when I've tried to shop here. But evidently some people must find SOMETHING. It's a pretty big store.

Wow. Arbor Farms sucked today when I went in with my 3 Year old granddaughter. She needed the restroom and then we were going to shop. Had to interrupt a checkout guy and bagger who were having a conversation ( no customers present) . They waved us to the back of the store. Both bathrooms were in use, I suspect employees were in there, taking care of a little texting? A kindly maintenance man was concerned that my 3 year old was waiting for the bathroom and was in the process of directing us to anther bathroom in front of the store (why didn't the checkout guy tell us about that one??) when a female manager type very assertively pushed him along to some task. She disappeared. Then yet another management type said he was on his way now to the one at the front of the store and proceeded to walk as fast as he could, so we couldn't follow because the 3 year old couldn't walk that fast. We finally found the stupid bathroom and (reluctantly, on my part) bought some crap because I'd promised her we'd get something. My background is in customer relations at St. Joes, so I could have puked at this horrible service! There was some other stuff as well but I'd have to devote even more time to Bad Plum Market. We were dressed very casually but we are affluent. read more

Really interesting selection of items from local vendors and farmers. The organic produce was super fresh when we stopped in. They have a tasty selection of breads, baked goods, meats and fish. You can also stock up on your bulk items here too...lots to choose from for being a little store. read more

Walk into Arbor Farms and be greeted by smiling faces. Enjoy a free cup of coffee or sweet treat if that is your fancy. Stroll through a nice selection of organic fruits and vegetables on your way to the Zingerman's bread kiosk, where you'll find a great selection of fresh bread daily. While there you will undoubtedly "follow your nose" to the neighboring deli, where fresh soups are simmering, sandwiches are made, and the deli counter reveals ever-changing, yummy selections daily. The dairy case has ample selection, and the meat display has plenty of attractive offerings, with something good always on sale. There is a nice selection of dried beans, rices, and grains, as well as an ample wine and crafty beer stock. Health and diet supplements round out the shopping event as you round the corner for a bookend experience: more smiling faces at the check out line. Thanks Arbor Farms for being so great for so long! read more

A beautiful, well-stocked place. I love their selection of by-the-pound items (including fresh food), their one-portion cheeses, and the piles and piles of fresh fruit and veggies. They never strike me as cheap, but I also don't feel like I'm getting swindled here. read more

If my grocery budget was like $50/day, maybe I would come here more. But it's prohibitavely expensive, for me at least. It's also staffed with wierd hippies. That said, they seem to have really good quality stuff. read more

Pass. I was over there last Friday evening, ate some greens from the salad bar (nothing drastic, lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, mushrooms), and got severe food poisoning from which I'm still recovering. I was really sick. I called the store twice, letting the management know what's going on. At first I was told that "technically, we don't need to do an investigation since it's not coming from multiple customers. " I said that it needs to be done-apparently, a health concern was reported once for a different issue -yet nothing was done. The second manager was more understanding and offered to check on the supply. I was offered my $$ back, however, I'm not sure that I want to go from another side of Ann Arbor for $5 refund (it was just greens so very light). Unfortunately, no one can "refund" the several days I spent SICK as a result of the salad bar over there. The quality of the store went downhill when many older (and some younger!), very knowledgeable employees were let go. Newbies have no clue about anything-nor do they care. They don't get paid enough to care. Also, the greens/produce are often of low quality (wilted). We used to buy in bulk there until we discovered bugs in the flour. We were told that this happens in the summer. It was in the middle of cold winter days! I would not recommend Arbor Farms. The selection of products and the attitude of the employees really doesn't match the "community store" spirit -or the high cost. read more

From out of town visiting the Ann Arbor Film Fest - great market with all the vegan, gluten free needs - had a great freshly made smoothie pineapples and spinach, bought some yerba mate and lara bars for my plane ride back - great friendly staff read more

Update 10/13- Service has greatly improved since my last review! Not sure what happened but it has made such a difference in my shopping experience- I'm there at least 2-3 times a week now! read more

Its gotten quite a bit better, faster. They must have read this, sorry about the rather harsh review. But, definitely improved.

Great store, but coffee bar is the worst. People working it are surly and slow. Gave up today after watching them shake the milk to see if it was fresh. It already took 10 minutes to make the latte before the person got to that point. Done with it. read more

It's so hard to find grass fed beef in various cuts at a reasonable price. Arbor Farms is the exception. Great selections with reasonable prices. Definitely my go to place for my beef. When it's cold, I love to get their short ribs, and make stew. read more

I buy most of my groceries here, and I find the prices very reasonable considering the high quality of the food. Sure, I could get a loaf of Wonder Bread for less at Kroger, but I'm happier with Ed Renner's baguette and whatever the Zingerman's special of the month is (which was $1 less than Plum the last time I compared!). I also can't imagine going back to Kroger or Meijer for produce and meat; the quality at Arbor is far superior, and I feel better about buying and eating the items Arbor carries. When I first switched over to shopping at Arbor it took me a little while to figure out that my favorite crackers were at the end of the bread isle and that the best deal in town is to refill spice jars from the bulk isle. Beer and wine selections are wonderful, and the deli counter is great when you don't feel like cooking. Again, their sandwich prices are incredibly reasonable. I scratch my head every time people say Plum is more reasonably priced; every item I buy regularly and compare directly (Calder milk, Zingerman's bread, King Arthur flour, etc.) has Arbor coming in less than Plum. Plum only has them beat on *some* sale items. read more

Shop local and small. This is a lovely health food store in Ann Arbor. There is no pretense here, just regular happy to help you people selling healthy food. There is a lot of joy to see all of the local foods, from farmers to local bakeries. There is less of a commercial feel here than in the fancier two stores in town. This is a bit more like the Peoples Food Co-op, with more products and just as nice of a staff. Expense is high here, but purchasing organic foods, vitamins and Earth friendly products is a costly endeavor. I shop here for my supplements, homeopathic remedies and for hard to get organic foods. One tip, sign up for the newsletter. It comes with a small coupon each month. Every little bit helps. read more

They have some nice produce and freshly made soups and sandwiches but the customer service could be better and of the few emails I've sent they've never responded where the PF co op responds in 24 hours or less. (I don't live nearby and sometimes am looking for a specific product.) Many things are overpriced, but they do have a large selection of foods and a lovely honey section. I just prefer spending time and money at places that are cheerful and sincerely wanting to help. If I was hungry and nearby I wouldn't hesitate to go in for a sandwich or soup. read more

We love shopping at Arbor Farms on Tuesdays, the senior discount day. The deli selections are always great and we stock up for the week. Vegetables/fruits are always fresh with a good selection of organics. The prices vary from bargain to somewhat pricey, so you have to know what you're buying. And they have an excellent selection of beers and wines. The people there are always friendly and helpful - it's a fun place to shop. read more

I come to Arbor Farms usually when I'm seeking out specific items - such as their Hummus, which for some reason I find to be the best hummus, ever. A lot of their other prepared foods are top-notch, and actually have flavor, which is something other big-box organic market hot bars and prepared foods are lacking. With the recent expansion and new Deli, they have a pretty good sandwich options, as well, including a build-your-own. They also have a wide range of groceries and other items, and a vitamin and supplement selection that really can't be beat. They are more expensive than your average grocer, but I you pay for quality. I like that a lot of the produce is locally grown. My biggest grievance with Arbor Farms, however, is the exceptionally rude, callous, and slow customer service, specifically in the Deli. The cashiers run about 50/50, every now and then you'll get a nice one, but I have never had a pleasant experience dealing with anyone in Deli. One specific instance comes to mind recently, in which a lady made me feel so terrible, like I was just putting her out so much, by ordering a sandwich an hour and a half before closing time. The experience was so unpleasant, that I think it will be a while before I go back. read more

If I lived any closer, I'd be here much more often. This place is great!! The selection of good quality food is awesome. I just had another great experience with the excellent customer service provided by Ciara. I wanted something that was out of stock and she gave me options and offered to special order it. I'm grateful for her pleasant attitude and willingness to take the time to help read more

in response to other posters, i've never had a cashier give me an "evil eye" for not bringing my own bag. nor do they seem "wierd" or even weird. also, just so you know, if you want to purchase food and goods that are better for the environment and for animals, it usually costs more than walmart chicken or meijer brand apple juice from concentrate. (because it incorporates the cost of externalities.) i understand that not everyone can afford to pay the extra costs for this, but if there's any way that you can, it's totally worth it for a lot of different reasons. the staff here are incredibly friendly and helpful, their deli food is yummy, and it's supporting a local business if you shop here! thank you!!!!!!! aaaand scene. oh i forgot to mention! if you're a sandwich junkie like i am, they have really good sandwiches that they can make for you at the deli. they're super cheap--like $5. read more

If I could rate the experience in this store -3 stars, I would. The product assortment there is quite fine: good meats, tasty deli, sufficient international isle, a comprehensive bulk department. The customer service is, however, not only unhelpful, but sometimes downright unfriendly. I agree with the previous reviews: 80% of the time I place an order in deli, it comes out wrong. God forbid to point this out to the associates there - they will tell you in no uncertain terms that it was your fault. I used to also get bottled water there and stopped, because I could not EVER get anyone at all to help me load it in the car. Yeah. I cannot recall a worse service elsewhere, even the big cities... read more

I love Arbor Farms, it always smells good, and their free coffee/tea and cookies are a really nice welcome when you walk in the door! Their deli is really good and they have better pricing on fish and better pricing and quality on local grass fed beef, organic pork and chicken and a good selection of deserts, breads, cheeses, wine. An excellent natural remedies section! Overall, I much prefer coming here than Plum even if the prices are pretty close on most items, it just has a more local feel, much better meat and dairy and all of the staff are engaged, friendly and helpful. read more

Local food. Local meat. Friendly people. But it's quite expensive....

We got very rude service from one of the cashiers (his name starts with a J----, dark wavy hair) We usually get decent service, but he has marred the experience, as he has been our cashier twice - unfriendly and unhelpful each time. We will not be returning. read more

I love this place. It has every specialty item I need, the Deli food is delicious, the staff is nice and friendly and they have the best water in Ann Arbor. read more

Wayyyyyyyyyyy better than Whole Foods, and here is why- there are less of everything, much easier to navigate the store. Produce selection are much more seasonal oriented and there are more local grown items (which is even BETTER than organic grown). I have never had anything bad from the deli- the selection and the creativity is fantastic, norwegian salmon salad, ginger seasame tofu, paella salad are all out of this world, and the choices rotates every week. They always have the best selection of bread from Avalon and Zingerman, they always stock Zingerman's brownies. I find everything i need for healthy breakfast (granola, oatmeal, wheat puffs) and awesome lineup of dairy/juice. I like all the choiced meats though I do not buy these often. To top it off, there is a fine selection of wine, chips and even Vosges chocolate 2 dollars cheaper than Zingermans. What more can you ask for???? Now that I am accustomed to shopping there, Kroger and Meijer have dropped from my vocabulary permanently. read more