Stopped in the Whole Foods in Knoxville to grab a quick lunch. I went for the chicken teriyaki…read morebowl and my wife went for a cup of yogurt and fruit. Teriyaki bowl was fresh, hot, and good! Probably the best I have had at a Whole Foods in quite some time. Parking was ample at this location and boy did they need it when I visited. The lot was packed and it was wall to wall people inside at this location. Everything looked full and fresh and well presented throughout. It was nice to visit this location. It's kind of hard to see from the interstate. So don't miss pulling off here if you are in town..

There are times I just dread going into this store. I should have known better than to go today on…read moreNew Years Eve. Pushy customers acting like I was in their way. Pushy people at the check out line acting like I was in there way - even though my transaction was not completed yet and I was trying to get my bags. And the in a rush young people fulfilling Amazon Orders for Prime or trying to stock the shelves - I can't tell you how many times I have been treated as is I was an impediment to what they are trying to do even though I am a paying customer trying to navigate my way through the store. it gets to me sometimes. There are too many people trying to shop in this store for the size of it. Too many people "In a Rush" to get on with their lives. I do feel like I am back up in the North East sometimes when I go there. The best times to shop are during Tennessee Game Days or on a Tuesday night of all things. I go there because they do have things that other markets in the area do not have - fruits, vegetables, organic products. I do like the fish market guys. I do like certain cashiers and try to always go to them. I do like being able to find certain products there that I cannot find anywhere else - . I do like their supplements. There are things I do like. But the whole Prime thing (order fufillment) has put a huge black mark by the shopping experience. They really need to train their restocking people to be mindful of the customers and to be a little nicer while they do it. But between trying not to get run over in the parking lot when I am trying to get into the store and not getting run over while I am in the store by the oh so many busy people in there, it has gotten to where my stress levels goes straight up when I shop there. What I will do is try to go during off hours, and I do try to do that. But this is a pattern. My opinion is that for the amount of customers they have and the amount of order fufilment they do - the store probably needs to be twice as big as it is. I gave them three stars - but like I said - it is always a stressful experience for me.

I was expecting better honestly. Its a beautiful store and I enjoy seeing the Christmas displays…read morebut the lack of vegan options on the back left side in the fridge and freezer section was surprising. I guess I'm pretty spoiled to have a Cooperative in Boise that has a lot of vegan options. Claire was super sweet at check-out though.

Tried FM. Good turkey, though pricey. Got added to their in-store loyalty program and email list…read more Sent me an offer for a free piece of cake for my birthday. Was charged for it. The ad told me it was worth $7.99, the price on my "free" piece of cake was over $5.00, I was given $.50 off on it. The cake was HORRIBLE. Chocolate ASH is what it tastes like. I would NEVER use their bakery. Aside from the fact that the slice was small, it had no crumb coat, no out side layer of icing at all, and the icing was tasteless. HOW? How do you make a piece of chocolate cake TASTELESS?

The local health food market is a quite majestic building; it's not far from the old downtown area…read more These characteristics are atypical of such stores (of which I have patronized many), which are usually in the sticks. I did find the prices high, if not unexpectedly so in most cases. I did find strange variation in sale items; some were substantial discounts, while in another case I saw a roughly $8 item "on sale" for twenty cents off, which seems bordering on a sort of unethical deception. The selection of produce was not huge but looked nice; this being Knoxville they had more meat than plants it seemed. Various natural and organic brands popped up. I always try to support the local businesses and I got a few things. This does seem to have a co-op structure so locals who really want to be in regularly might consider buying in.

Huge fan of this Happy Holler staple. Has such a wide variety of vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free,…read moredairy-free, and straight from the local farm/vendor goods. The best part, the price is pretty competitive with grocery stores in the area. There is a hot/cold bar to grab lunch and sit in the indoor dining area or outside on their shaded patio. They also have a huge variety of grab-and-go pastas, wraps, salads, and sandwiches and a coffee bar with all the fixin's. The above is all awesome, but I head in here for the bulk items. Have a small amount of a rarely-used spice needed for a recipe? CHECK. Want to grind some fresh almond butter or coffee? GOTCHA COVERED. Dried fruits? YUP! (dried papaya are my family fave). Variety of healthy granolas, grains, and baking items in bulk, too. There is easy parking with their own little lot, friendly service, a discount membership program ($25 per year), and a punch card discount when you use reusable bags. Can't wait to come back.

Apotheca is such a great experience! I have had the pleasure of interacting with very well-educated…read moreindividuals who know the products and listen to customer thoughts and concerns. Fun Fact: I worked in the CBD industry for around two years and understand how quality is very important. Apotheca carries brands such as Canvast which are, in my opinion, a great brand to use for CBD products. Additionally, the variety of THC products they have is plentiful! I prefer CBD as a means to calm my nervous system (anxiety); however, if you are interested in THC, there is a range of products! As someone who is neurodivergent, I make it a point to ask questions and every interaction I have had at this location and with the staff overall has been lovely! They have a wide range of products to choose from, such as CBD options. Additionally, the reason why I keep going back is because of 1) the great customer service I receive and 2) the products are fantastic! All in all, the customer service is great and the products are lovely!

I would leave zero stars if I could. Would not recommend! Very Judgmental when they contradict…read morethemselves by selling the product. Horrible customer service! They will take your money and service for months. But then, all of a sudden they'll stop taking your money and judge you. By contradicting you with the products they sell! Spent thousands of dollars in that store all to be treated like scum. The lady with the short brown hair thinks she's better than all her customers. There are many adequate and cheaper places out there. Don't waste your time or energy here!

Sprouts in Knoxville is one of the best grocery stores around. Always clean, well stocked, and the…read morestaff is friendly every time I come in. Great selection of fresh produce, meats, and healthier options you don't find everywhere. Prices are fair for the quality. Definitely my go-to spot.

I love Sprouts so much, I feel like it is a peak shopping experience when you get here first thing…read morein the morning. They have a great variety of organic and "healthier for you" options and are very friendly, and I trust a lot of their products and ingredients. The only downside is that I absolutely hate to go through self checkout. They seem to never have somebody to run the regular register when I am there, so inevitably, I have to go through self checkout, which is one of the most painful experiences I can imagine- especially if you buy a lot of produce and have to search for every item and weigh it. I wish that they would do something to remedy this issue. Today I got my grocery shopping done in probably 15 minutes and then spent probably 20 minutes at the freaking self checkout trying to enter all the codes while the manager sat there and smiled and watched me. It was so embarrassingly painful for me and such a huge waste of time, not to mention very difficult to balance bagging and sorting everything in that small space Maybe this is just a me problem, but there are still people who want to use the regular lane checkout. I love you Sprouts, but please get somebody to work a normal register for us millennials who don't want to use the self checkout, I'm literally begging you.

Amazing selection and very helpful staff! What a gem in West Knox, close to Trader Joe's, perfect…read morelocation!

I am disappointed by the slow checkout times here. Twice now, I've waited in line for a few…read moreproducts while a cashier held up the line for a 10-minute personal conversation. Meanwhile, another employee who I think is new, stepped in and checked out five customers in the same amount of time. Additionally, the building is in desperate need of maintenance and upgrades. No offense intended to the staff, I'm just sharing my honest experience.

Wouldn't match amazon or even come down on price. Love the people there but not going to drop an…read moreextra $15.

Went in to grab some preworkout and was met with incredible hospitality. The staff was VERY…read moreknowledgeable of their products and made some great recommendations. I couldn't be happier with my visit. I'll 100% be back here. Do yourself a favor and buy here instead of GNC. There was no pressure to buy or anything like that as well.