Whole Foods - Austin, TX Review

If I'm looking for a selection of "ready to make" dinners that don't feel like they're "ready to make," my sights almost always turn to Whole Foods.  They have a good selection of semiprepared foods as well as fully prepared foods which are perfect if I want to fire up the grill or the oven at home but don't want to take the time to make something from scratch.  I've never had problems with the quality of anything that I've purchased and even though I may not always pick the healthiest option, the offerings are definitely a leg up over most restaurant or fastfood fare.

With all that said, Whole Foods is still a niche grocer.  You won't find Crest toothpaste, Gilette shaving cream, or other things that you would find at your local HEB.  That's a conscious decision by Whole Foods given their business model, but it's still worth mentioning since it's not a true supermarket replacement.

All in all, having a Whole Foods nearby is definitely a huge plus.  The new downtown flagship store isn't convenient for those of us who live up north, but I am looking forward to the addition of the new store in the Domain.  It can't come soon enough!