This store has a lot of the brands I look for, but they often run out of items that I need,…read moreespecially in the produce section. There have been so many times that I had to ask where the bananas were, beets, etc. Overall I'm so glad this store exists, because it is the closest to Whole Foods so far here, although it's also nothing like WF. It would be nice if they opened a location in the Southwest of town because it's quite a drive, especially when there's no option to pick up. It is so expensive at Natural Grocers which I was absolutely shocked at, but I guess we have no choice other than to spend the money because Columbia doesn't have a lot of options for organic food. I at least appreciate that the store exists. A common misconception is that Natural Grocers is cheaper than Whole Foods. It's not. I used to shop at Whole Foods in my old town and it was significantly cheaper, more items to choose from, and they actually have a meat counter which is missing from Natural Grocers. I spend double the money when I'm here compared to WF. I miss the days where you can go get all your meats from one store. I cannot find good quality meats here, but they do have some chicken and ground beef options that's packaged. But even then, they run out of it. I miss having the options. Some other differences between NG and WF---- Whole Foods has an option where you can order from an app and pick up in the parking lot. NG doesn't have this option. WF has a smoothie and coffee bar, as well as a hot food bar. The amount of people dissing WF to me is just insane. This attachment to "the way things were" in the Midwest and limited thinking has got to be changed here in Columbia. One thing I appreciate about NG is that they do not use Apeel, which is a big problem in other stores. The one thing I REALLY do not like about this store is the amount of rude people who work the cashier register, especially to people who shop a large amount of groceries at once. I don't want to say all of them because some of them have been very nice. However, there was one African American lady who you could feel just hated her job and hated ringing me up and would make snarky comments to me. It was more than once and very clear she hated what she was doing there. I did not catch her name because it was hard to even be around her due to how uncomfortable she would make me. Another person named Sloan is always passive aggressive to me and other customers when ringing us up. Every time I get rung up by these people, they seem extra bothered and have a rude, standoffish demeanor about them. Their behavior was just strange, unacceptable and lame. Especially someone like me new to the Midwest, these types of people are the reason I don't find Midwesterners all that friendly. They are ruder than people from big cities. I get very anxious in the store because I don't want to deal with some of the rude cashiers. The rest have been decent and one of them was exceptionally kind to me, but I forget her name. Management should help these people understand that even if they're annoyed with their job, we are the ones spending an exorbitant amount of money to help the business and keep the lights on, and possibly even your job. I get it, work sucks. But it's not okay to be rude to customers or act like you're bothered when you're ringing someone up. It sucks to only have one store and one option in town to go to, to get organic food. Eating healthy shouldn't have to be this hard or complicated. But overall, I'm glad it exists because without it we would have nothing.

been looking for allergen friendly Halloween candy KCMO didnt order any and were not getting any…read moreaccording to the regional manager they messed up this location had their act together so bought several packages here thank you!

The store itself is good, but one employee (Rhonda) is consistently rude. It makes shopping…read morestressful and unpleasant.

This is by far the best Schnucks store I have ever shopped. It's just shy of a year old, so it…read morestill has that "new" feel to it. As you enter, there is a bar called, Fresh Pour. You can get yourself a draft beer to enjoy as you shop. The day I was there, one of the choices was a beer from my hometown brewery. I was out of town and still able to support local. Also up front was the hot bar, making it easy to grab a carry-out meal. Their "Wing" bar was also, better than mine back home. The deli and seafood counter was also extra impressive. The flow of the store was easy to shop and I was jealous of the variety and selection. I want a store just like this one back in my hometown. The liquor department was even mind blowing.

Always tasty and fresh! The delivery is great, but the…read moreservice (face to face) is exceptional. Definitely worth going in! Great options for those that are gluten free (celiac friendly). Catering for large events, they have helped me last minute and with more time. Great team!

I don't come here very often but when I do I have always had good service and their products are…read morevery good. Most recently we ordered boxed lunches for an informal pre-wedding meal. Everything was exactly as requested. All ingredients were fresh and high quality. 4 star We have also gotten a whole spiral cut ham for a dinner party. It was also very good and the spiral cut made carving very easy. 4.5 star We sometimes get ham and chicken salad...which is a bit on the sweet side for my tastes, but I do like it. 4 star.

The staff are all nice and helpful. The store is very clean. Always has great deals, especially on…read moresoda. You go in for one thing and find deals, and leave with 20 things.

bruh how come every I come here I get some expired foodthat's just crazy like I just left 10…read moreminutes ago and grabbed something that expired in march lol, be sure to check your goods

This is now my second visit to Columbia farmers market. Saturday is definitely the day to visit as…read moreit's stacked with local vendors with exceptional variety. Everything from vegetables to flower, bread, jams, and jellies to fresh made pasta, really just to many things to mention here. Come on down and see for yourself. They even have live music.

Who: Local farmers in their overalls, hippies, kids running around and the moms who chase them,…read morecollege students, and maybe even a bluegrass band. What: Fruits, vegetables, plants, herbs, jams, preserves, eggs, cheese, fresh cut flowers, pastas, Uprise Bakery breads, Missouri Legacy beef, and more all grown/raised/baked with love within a 55 mile radius of that very spot. Where: Behind the ARC on the corner of Ash and Clinkscales. Lots of parking, folks. When: Saturday mornings from 8 a.m. to noon. Why: Because you love waking up to the smell of organic breakfast burritos and you deserve a Saturday morning slice of banana bread. Because you bought that canvas tote bag and by golly you want to fill it up. Because you LOVE fresh basil and some Yelper named Chelsea B. said they have the best blackberries she has EVER tasted and you want to try them, too. Because it really is fresh and local, it isn't shipped in on a diesel-fueled truck from Chile, these are nice people doing right by the world, and you want to support it. Well go you.

I wanted to give a shout out to one of your wonderful cashiers that helped me today when I left my…read morewallet at home and my gas tank was on E. I had my checkbook but they don't take checks so she pulled out her own wallet and paid for $5 in gas for me so I could get to work. I offered to write her a check and she said no, just pay it forward. She is a blessing to your company. My review is really for her, but it shows something about a place that has such sweet people working there. Thank you anonymously sweet lady!

The place is pretty clean, but service depends on who you get. I have gone there days where I have…read morestood in front of a worker for minutes being ignored. Quincy, who works the counter most days, is the best thing going on. Nice to see someone who takes a personal interest in making a place welcoming. Not sure why he isn't the manager.

Ok, so there's no reason to drive 100 miles east from Kansas City just to buy meat when we have…read moreMcGonigle's, Local Pig, etc. But if you're headed back from Columbia, grab a cooler and take a little detour up Highway 5 to Jennings in New Franklin. Here you'll find a long case full of lean, meaty slabs of goodness at prices that are well below the Kansas City butchers mentioned above. They'll cut just about anything to order, and the meatiest, tenderest slab of baby backs I've ever had came from here, at a Kansas City supermarket price. They also smoke their own sausages, hams, turkeys, and bacon. I'm not a huge bacon fan, but I can just keep eating theirs. I served one of their hams at a Christmas party, and people couldn't stop talking about it (or eating it-it was gone in minutes, it seemed). Their beef jerky snacks are hickory-smoked crack. Rounding out the inventory are barbeque sauces, rubs, and all manner of condiments, many made locally. I've never asked, but given their heavily agricultural surroundings, I would bet most of the meat is locally raised. Every now and then I get all sanctimonious and decide maybe I should stop eating meat. Then I find some of their stuff in my freezer, and, well, it's just not gonna happen.

Ah, we love Jennings Premium Meats in New Franklin. We purchase their "meat packs" a couple times…read moreper yer to fill up the deep freezer. We have purchased the Beef Pack, Variety Pack, and Pork Pack and all of their meat is stupendous! It butchered locally and everything is wrapped in butcher paper to preserve freshness. They will also customize your order. For instance, we request 1 lb packs of ground beef, 1.5 lb portions of roast, and we ask them to split our brisket in half. They also have an amazing selection in store! So, when you go to pick up your order, you can grab another 15 items like I do. They even have cheese curds (I am probably the only one excited by that, but still). They also have some locally famous chicken wings. I haven't had the privilege to try them because they only sell them on Saturdays. If you are looking for good quality meat, locally sourced, this is the place for you!

Everyone here is super friendly and willing to help you find what you are looking for…read more There is an extensive selection of libations and snacks and non alcoholic drinks Store is clean, well organized and well stocked Parking is easy to come by and prices are reasonable

0 stars for keg service. This location has screwed up my keg order 3 years in a row. First, they…read moresaid it must be done in person. Show up in person and no one knows what they're doing. Lost my keg order form at pickup. One year they gave my keg away to someone else 30 min before my scheduled pickup time. Another year they just tried to give me different kegs to make up for the fact they don't order why I had pre-ordered the week prior. The only reason I had gone back was there are no other options in Columbia, MO so they get away with being terrible.