I've gotten things from the Purple Onion inside the Capital Market on a few occasions. It's a great spot to grab a quick lunch while looking around the rest of the market. This go around my bus and and I grabbed a quick late lunch if a pre made wrap and pasta salad to share. Both hit the spot on the rest of our drive home. read more

I decided to drop in for a quick bite to eat. I didn't have much time between appts so I was in a hurry and really couldn't enjoy looking around, so definitely going back. Located in side historic old train depot, so the building itself is very nice and sort of uplifting. The lighting here is fab, so open and airy. I really enjoy the vibe I got here. The staff was very friendly! Also extremely helpful in answering a few questions. The salads are large for $8.99 and you have your choice of various salads and dressings. They are big and I wanted one but not enough room in the stomach for something this big so I opted for a small container of Egg Salad with 2 slices of Wheat bread cut in half in the container neatly packaged and sealed for $4.99 with todays day. The employee said everything made daily and fresh.. I also purchased some fresh produce some Cotton Candy Grapes about 1lb of those delicious little green globes. Total was $10.49 with taxes. The reason I am giving it a lower mark in the star scale is that within 2 hrs of eating the fresh Egg Salad I was so sick and I had to cancel my afternoon apt and visit the doctor. Needless to say, I will not order that again!! But I will definitely go back for some fresh fruit and veggies. I liked the location and I am not going to let one bad Egg Salad Sandwich stop me!! Unless it happens again!!! read more

Purple Onion is one of those hidden gems, you know, one of those healthy grocery stores that feature soups, salads, and healthy snacks. I was overjoyed at how many great finds I found in here. All the produce looked really good! You can find this small establishment inside of the Capital Market. I came during my recent trip to West Virginia and fell in love with the items they have. They have a great selection of different unique flavor jams that can be used for bread or to cook with. They have tons of great seasonings to cook with as well. I enjoyed checking out all of the snacks such as wasabi peas, corn nuts, and different ol' school candies. Mr. Allan Hathaway is the owner of this fabulous store and does a great job of stocking the items each day. You can find some really fresh vegetables as well as some delicious salads that are made fresh daily. Near the cashier table, they also have a cold and hot food section that you can buy food to-go. Very convenient. The staff working here are very nice. I truly enjoyed looking around the market at all the unique items. Some other things to keep in mind, they cater some good ol' dishes! If you are having a work event or a party, definitely check out Purple Onion for their catering. If I lived in Charleston, I would dodge the Farmers Market and just come to Purple Onion! read more

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This little gem is hidden inside the Capitol Market in Charleston, WV. They have a large variety of fresh fruits and veggies along with a great big supply of bulk food. They keep Amish baked items in stock and occasionally have a PEANUTBUTTER PIE!!! My favorite thing to get is their fresh made salads that are available everyday. They have a nice variety of tossed salads, some with meat and some without. Options range from a plain salad with no onions to a buffalo chicken salad with salsa. My favorite is the fried chicken southwest salad. Many options are available for dressings and they will give you crackers and plastic ware. You will not be disappointed to visit the Purple Onion!!!!! read more

Purple Onion - a salad in a clear bowl - Fruits & Veggies Near Me - Charleston, West Virginia

I want to like this place. I just hate that they buy their produce at Aldis & then mark the prices up. Not cool

This little spot never disappoints! I stopped in this week to pick a few things up, at the request of a friend who needed some goodies for an upcoming birthday party. Not only did the owner help me find what I was looking for, he made customized labels for few of my items, and then was kind enough to walk my groceries out to the car. Personalized customer service at its finest! read more

The Purple Onion catered our high school reunion and everyone raved about the food! BBQ, Mac & cheese, etc, it was all delicious!!!

I love the Purple Onion, because I discovered KW Collard Greens there. I am not much of a greens eater but I tasted KW Collard Greens and I am totally hooked. If you like collards with a twist this is the place to get them....all I can say is yum yum yum. read more

There are some items here that you can't find elsewhere in Charleston. Mostly fancy-schmancy oils, vinegars, and a handful of organic products. By and large, though, the reason I go to Purple Onion is to get veggies: the fruit selection is hit and miss, but the veggies are always very good and fresh. read more

A wonderful place to shop, you can find lots of unique things a local store don't have or stock anymore. Love the place.

There a lot of unique items available only here, in the Charleston area and I love their large selection of bulk spices and herbs. However, I don't see how they sell produce during the summer and fall. As an example,today they had what they called large cantaloupes for $3.99. Just outside in the farmers market, there were beautiful local cantaloupes just as large, labeled small and selling for $2.00. True large ones, about 50% bigger than the ones in the store, were selling for $3. The veggie prices are almost always higher there than anywhere else around. Kale bundles were about half the size you get at Krogers, yet more expensive. Where the spices are prices lower than most places, the produce seems to high. I have not eaten any of their lunch items, so I can't review them. read more

I love the Purple Onion. They have a great selection of fresh fruits and vegetables, not to mention all the awesome soups and salads. The gift baskets and made to order trays are always a hit. While I no longer live in the Charleston area, I make certain to stop in when I visit. I always take away some of the coco dusted almonds and other treats only found at the Purple Onion. You will enjoy this quaint lovely clean market. read more