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Whole Foods Market

GowanusBrooklyn

4.4· 4,701 reviewsClosed nowWhole Foods
Whole Foods Market — grocery store — in Gowanus — Brooklyn — NYC
Whole Foods Market interior — Gowanus

Gowanus

Brooklyn

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About Whole Foods Market

Bright, bustling organic grocery in Gowanus with natural products, housewares, and wine for whole-foods diets.

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4.4

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4,701 community reviews

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What diners say about Whole Foods Market

15 verified Google reviews · 3 with owner responses

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Bill PlagianakosLocal guide
a month ago

I mean, what can you say? It's a great place. Everyone knows that. I guess you might not know that after you finish shopping and you don't feel like cooking, you can grab a pizza pie. I've seen people just go in for the pizza for takeout. It's a great place.

A EspLocal guide
a month ago

I honestly love everything about this whole foods. Feels like a whole new world out there from my perspective. The calming and calling comfort of the smell of spring breeze as summer approaches honestly is (Amazing!!) As their is a nearby waterfront . They offer a variety of services. One being the convenience of their Amazon returns center located on the 2nd Flr, which is just one of the things I love....They have many food options such as, an open salad bar and a buffet with a wide variety of freshly cooked meals,also a freshly baked goods bakery, and this review will continue later cause there's just so much I can say so many will get the point. To be continued.......😂

Jason R. BestLocal guide
a month ago

The Whole Foods Market egg and cheese breakfast pie is an impressive find for a quick, high-quality morning meal. At a price point of $4.99, it offers a significant upgrade over standard fast-food fare without breaking the bank.<br><br>The crust is consistently buttery and flaky, providing a sturdy base for the rich, savory filling. The balance between the fluffy eggs and the melted cheese is well-executed, making it a satisfying and portable option for those who need a gourmet-style breakfast on the move.<br><br>Beyond the food itself, the experience is elevated by the exceptional customer service often found at the prepared foods counter. Despite the morning rush, the staff manages to keep the process efficient while maintaining a friendly and helpful attitude.<br><br>Finding a hot, reliable breakfast option for under five dollars in a premium grocery setting is a rare win, and the seamless service ensures that the start of the day is as stress-free as it is delicious.

Sun-kissed TLocal guide
3 months ago

They had everything and the best cafe coffee. Check it out clean and friendly

Anna BelensonLocal guide
3 months ago

Whole Foods has quietly become one of my favorite lunch hacks during the work week. Their $30 Value Family Meal from the prepared foods section is genuinely one of the best deals in the store. It’s a full meal with several sides, and I can easily stretch it into 3–4 healthy lunches.<br><br>The food tastes fresh, the ingredients feel clean (which matters to me), and it saves me from scrambling to cook or ordering takeout during busy weekdays. I usually portion it out into containers and I’m set for several days.<br><br>For anyone trying to eat well, save time, and keep lunch costs reasonable, this deal is surprisingly hard to beat. Whole Foods isn’t always known for affordability, but this is one place where they really nailed the value.

David Donham
3 months ago

Let me tell you all about this particular Whole Foods Market<br>I made a mistake and went to self check out the machine said no cash<br>As I didn’t realize that I was just say a few cents short on my card<br>Well there’s a man at this location that immediately just walked over and “ tapped his personal card to pay my little bit (. I had cash but the machine wouldn’t let me pay)<br>When I saw that I tried to give him the cash<br>He refused<br>His name is Linn<br>Talk about customer service and care<br>This man straight up deserves recognition for his support of his customers<br>Definitely 5 stars no doubt<br>I’m proud to post this

Alejandra Rowe
4 months ago

My experience would’ve been better if the black ladies in the morning in the deli on 1/18 weren’t so chatty. The one with the red hair, and the other one with the black cap were rude to me from the beginning. The guy with the dreads was wonderful though!

Greg S.Local guide
Edited 4 months ago

The pricing on the shelf was misleading, and when I went to customer service for help, I was met with attitude instead of assistance. The promotion signage was unclear, with fine print and exclusions that weren’t obvious at all.<br><br>Even the employees agreed the sign should be changed and said they had already requested an update — yet they still refused to honor the price. I was told “the right thing to do is read the sign,” which felt dismissive and unnecessary.<br><br>It was a difference of just over $6. In my experience, stores like Trader Joe’s would make it right in the moment. Unfortunately, this Whole Foods location chose policy over customer care. Disappointing experience.

Andrew KozemchokLocal guide
4 months ago

Spent over 13 minutes on hold, transferred to four different people just to see if they had soy milk in stock. Had enough time to walk nine blocks there and check myself, and yes it’s exactly what you might be thinking, they were completely out of stock and no, they never got back to me on the phone.<br><br>I expected maybe it was busy (still not a valid excuse) but upon arrival the store was essentially dead. Several employees standing around and chatting with each other in the store. Last time I’ll ever go to this location.

Response from the owner

Thank you for bringing this to our attention, Andrew. We will share your feedback with our internal team for further discussion and hope to work on addressing these issues.

Matt CarmoucheLocal guide
4 months ago

This Whole Foods feels like the OG of the franchise. Fully stocked, great hot and cold bars. The bakery is a 10/10. Most self-checkout. You can use Amazon One for easy checkout. Excellent parking and proximity to housing and transportation.

Buy LuxuriousLocal guide
5 months ago

Unacceptable Product Quality and Discriminatory Service<br>Location: Whole Foods Market, 214 3rd St, Brooklyn (Gowanus/Waterfront)<br>Rating: 1/5 Stars<br>I am writing this to express my absolute disgust with both the products and the treatment I received at this location. I have been a loyal Whole Foods customer, but the standards at this Brooklyn store are a disgrace to the brand’s Austin roots.<br>1. Mutton Sold as Lamb (Inedible Quality):<br>I purchased lamb that was clearly not lamb. Based on the rubbery texture, the excessive "dirt" and impurities that rose to the top when boiled, and the unbearable smell when fried, this was old female sheep (mutton). It was tough, poorly fed, and smelled like a disaster. Charging premium prices (even on "discount") for such low-grade, poorly-sourced meat is a scam.<br>2. Lack of Service and Racial Profiling at Fish Counter:<br>The service failure at the seafood desk was even worse. I requested to have my oysters opened—a basic, standard service provided by Whole Foods. The employee flatly refused to help me. Based on the interaction, I felt I was being racially profiled and dismissed. It was clear that the staff here lacks the work ethic and professional courtesy found in other regions, such as the South. There is a palpable difference in how customers are treated here, and it felt like a targeted refusal of service based on who I am rather than store policy.<br>3. Corporate Negligence:<br>Amazon/Whole Foods management needs to address the culture at this store. The staff's "don't want to work" attitude and the blatant lack of respect for customers make this the worst shopping experience I’ve had on the East Coast. I have already contacted customer service and expect a full refund for the inedible meat and a formal address of the behavior at the fish counter.

Magnus WestergrenLocal guide
5 months ago

Getting sick and tired of the Amazonification of Whole Foods. Time and time again the produce is moldy, half rotten, way past its prime. Since Bezos is simply focused on reducing quality and maximizing profits, the US clearly needs a new grocery store that is committed to fresh quality produce. It's citrus season, why can't I find a single grapefruit, mandarin, or tangerine that is edible?

nico h.Local guide
6 months ago

Just picked up Thanksgiving deserts. As always, Whole Foods does not disappoint. I scanned in from my Amazon app and had my dishes ina few minutes. I ordered the Pumpkin Cheesecake and the basic pumpkin pie.

Can KaraLocal guide
8 months ago

Most workers have a strange attitude here. I guess that’s what happens when you don’t diversify the workspace and have POC and privileged white customers interact on a daily basis…<br><br>The bread section is also just out in the open right next to the doors?? Collecting dust and whatnot.

Response from the owner

Thanks for the feedback, Can. We have shared your thoughts with our internal team for further discussion and hope to work on addressing this issue.

Nikki SwiftLocal guide
a year ago

What a lovely supermarket. A little pricey though. At least to me since I don’t work 12hr shifts 6 days a week (and God bless the man who does.) It has a seating area, bar, bartender, amazon return area. The supermarket even sells expensive clothes. And it has an amazing parking lot. The place looks more like liberty Science Center than a supermarket!

Response from the owner

Thanks for the review. Cheers!

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