Whole Foods - Alexandria, VA Review

I worked at this location of Whole Foods Market for a year and a half.  The people are great both as employees and co-workers.  The selection of food is fabulous.  The buffet in the Prepared Foods section is costly, but worth it.  Depending on the season, the hot buffet changes from Italian food, to Mexican, Indian, French, you name it!

Whole Foods Market prides itself in being the only certified all-natural grocery store.  Yes, there are other places out there that sell natural and organic products, but they do not have to adhere to the strict policies and procedures Whole Foods Market does to maintain their certification.  Everything in the store has been tested to make sure it meets their high standards.  The prices are high, but you can get things there that you can't find anywhere else.  I am in absolute heaven when I am in their cheese section; they have every kind of cheese imaginable.  If there is anything you want to try before you buy, they will cut you a little piece right there.

The Whole Body aisle is filled with all natural body care products including: body lotions, facial cleansers, hand soap, bar soap, shampoo & conditioner and the list goes on.  The vitamin section of the Whole Body isle is where you can find food-based and traditional vitamins, minerals, herbs and dietary supplements.  They have their own brand of products that are either called: Whole Foods or 365 Everyday Value, and they are both excellent "house brands".

If you are ever near a Whole Foods Market, you have to at least pop in and take a peek.  It is definitely different from your traditional grocery store.