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    El Manantial

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    MOM's Organic Market

    MOM's Organic Market

    4.3
    (109 reviews)
    11.9 mi
    $$

    Great food selection, fresh fruits, and vegetables and dairy. I can't find in other supermarkets…read moregood healthy choices for other grocery items wonderful atmosphere. I never have to wait for a long time in line to pay Center Coty parking available if you go with a car.

    On a recent trip to Philly I stopped in Mom's Organic Market to stock up on groceries for my home…read morestay where I could cook. I am currently living in San Francisco so San Franciscans in Philly can think of Mom's Organic Market akin to Rainbow Grocery in SF. Mom's has a great variety of local and organic produce. Hard to find items that you would find in a good well stocked natural food store or cooperative like Mom's is. Staff is friendly. The layout of the store is a labyrinth that can be confusing like a rubik's cube too far gone yet with a little patience and perhaps asking security, staff, or one of the regulars they can help you get your learning curve to navigate the store of organic natural food product heaven. Within Mom's is the Naked Lunch vegan restaurant which I will return to have a bite there as it looks interesting. I am a proud graduate of the Jack Kerouac School of Disembodied Poetics at Naropa University in Boulder, CO where I received the William S. Burroughs scholarship. I did my thesis on William S. Burroughs and William S. Burroughs wrote Naked Lunch aka the cut up novel for which this restaurant is named. Since I was in Philly two weeks I was mixing up dining out at the wonderful vegan foodie scene in Philly along with cooking at my homestay. For cooking at my homestay at Mom's I picked up the following: Soymilk Local and organic blueberries Bananas Garnet jewel sweet potatoes Limes Avocados Organic granny smith apples Red cabbage Ginger root Sweet yellow onion I am pretty sure all the produce was organic. Mom's has been family owned and operated since 1987. Great bulk bin items. Great produce. In a word, great. Mom's sets the bar high for a natural food store. They are like the special forces of natural food stores which is quite alright in my book.Each day Mom's states customers prevent 9,233 grocery bags from being used. Mom's has banned over 250 ingredients from our products storewide. Mom's has chosen to print their receipts on BPA and BPS free paper products for the safety of it's community and the environment. In a word...Yes!

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    Whole Foods Market

    Whole Foods Market

    3.4
    (313 reviews)
    11.4 mi
    $$$

    I picked up two Too Good To Go bags here because I wanted to compare them to the bags I'd…read morepreviously received from the Art Museum area location. The difference was honestly pretty dramatic. At the Art Museum location, my bag contained a single package of turkey breast that unfortunately had already gone bad by the time I opened it. At this South Street location, I received four packages of beef patties, and everything was still fresh when I picked it up. As a direct comparison, I cooked the meat from both pickups the same day I received them, and the freshness difference was immediately obvious. No sour smell, no questionable quality, just perfectly usable products that I was happy to take home and cook. The value here was significantly better too. I know Too Good To Go bags are always a bit of a surprise, but I genuinely didn't expect such a large difference between locations under the same store brand. When I arrived, the instructions directed me to customer service. Since it was my first time picking up from this location, I wasn't entirely sure of the process. The interaction felt a little abrupt, and I got the sense that the staff member assumed I already knew where to go. To be fair, it was close to closing time and the weather wasn't great, so it may have just been one of those days. I didn't take it personally. On the other hand, the employee at the meat counter was fantastic. Very friendly, efficient, and had the bags ready almost immediately. The pickup itself was quick and easy once I got to the right place. One thing I did notice was a slight fishy smell in parts of the store. It actually reminded me of some Asian grocery stores I've been to. Not necessarily a dealbreaker, just unexpected in a Whole Foods. Overall, I'd choose this location over the Art Museum one without hesitation, especially for Too Good To Go pickups. Better value, fresher food, and a much more satisfying experience overall. I was genuinely impressed by how much was included in the bags and how fresh everything was when I got it.

    I enjoy shopping at this Whole Foods location. I mainly visit whenever I have an Amazon return as…read moreit's convenient to walk to from my office. The employees at the Amazon desk are pleasant and efficient. There usually isn't a line for returns here either. I was surprised to see Good Culture cottage cheese in stock today, so I grabbed one before they sold out again. I also picked up a rose flavored yogurt that I'm very excited to try. Self checkout lanes make for a quick and easy experience purchasing groceries.

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    Di Bruno Bros.

    Di Bruno Bros.

    4.0
    (639 reviews)
    12.2 mi
    $$
    Private events
    Grab-and-go

    Di Bruno Brothers is one of those Philadelphia places that makes me feel lucky to live in this…read morecity. The Rittenhouse location on Chestnut Street is truly gorgeous, with the polish and product selection of a great food hall you might find in London, Paris, or Milan. The cheese, prepared foods, and pantry goods have clearly been chosen by people with incredibly discerning taste. It feels sophisticated and worldly while remaining unmistakably Philadelphia. Part of the pleasure is simply walking around and seeing what they have. Beautiful imported products sit alongside house specialties, fresh food, and everyday things you can grab without turning the visit into a major production. The meat and seafood always look fantastic, although I have mostly admired them rather than bought them so far. Everything is presented with obvious care, and the staff feels genuinely passionate about food. What I especially appreciate is that I never feel pressure or guilt if I pass through and barely buy anything. Our family budget has been tighter lately, so there are plenty of visits where I browse, grab a coffee or something small, and keep moving. The staff is warm and helpful whether you buy one thing or multiple things, and nobody makes you feel insecure for spending modestly. That lack of judgment is a big part of why the place feels so special. More broadly, Di Bruno Bros. captures something I find especially appealing about Philadelphia. The city has the cultural confidence of a major East Coast center, with serious universities, design, food, and international influence, but it often feels less performative than larger global cities where money and taste can sometimes turn into ego. The people I find coolest are intensely discerning yet low-key, kind, and effortlessly grounded, and that is exactly how this store feels. It is chic without being pretentious, expert without being intimidating, and ambitious without losing its humanity. One little interaction here captured that spirit perfectly. I was looking at individual cans of beer when the Beer Man, standing at a table in front of the refrigerator, walked me through the lagers they had and helped me choose Reaper, which was great. He clearly knew the category, cared about what he was recommending, and made the whole exchange feel completely casual. That combination of expertise, passion, and zero attitude is exactly what I love about Di Bruno Bros. Ultimately, I think places like this are one of the great luxuries of city life. I have also been to the Di Bruno Bros. location near Jefferson, but this Chestnut Street store is the one closest to home, and I still want to try the restaurant upstairs someday. I fantasize about a future version of life where I can casually stop in for beautiful seafood, meat, and prepared food for family dinners without thinking too hard about the bill. Even now, I love having this gorgeous little food universe nearby and being able to enjoy it at whatever level makes sense that day.

    I can't believe I slept on Di Bruno Bros for so long. The grocery aspect is wonderful, there are…read moredelectable, local cheeses, chips, meats. breads, cakes, sandwiches to go, and plenty of drinks to choose from. We walked in for a late lunch and were overwhelmed by all our options. There's also a butcher's shop if you want fresh meats, and a designated cafe section for beverages and pastries to go. I chose an eggplant sandwich, which was thinly sliced, breaded, and fried, with mozzarella, and artichokes. The sandwich itself was so filling. The chips and pickle were an added bonus. They heated it for us before we went upstairs to eat. There's a quieter section with more ambiance upstairs, so we enjoyed the ac while we ate. I came back a few days later for a strawberry shortcake, and it was worth the trip. I love cake, so the miniature options were appealing and practical. Most of the cakes range from $12-30..Which is not a bad price for how much you get!

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