Friendly City Food Co-op

This is the best co-op. They carry a wide variety of fresh vegetables, bulk grains, and natural health care items, to name a few. The hot bar is spectacular every single day!

If you haven't shopped here, you are missing out! This little grocery store is perfect for someone like me who is looking for unique things and that isn't all about going to a crowded store. The experience I have from being a member at Friendly City Co-op is amazing! I can't tell enough people about this store!

I describe this store as small but mighty! I love the selection of local, fresh, organic produce and unique items that can't be found anywhere else. It is great to be a member. 🫶

Prices are very appropriate for the quality food options that can't be found elsewhere and the employees are kind and friendly.

🎉 Came here for the self serve lunch. Lots of fresh, quality ingredients at $8.49 a pound. Worth every penny and the entrees rotate each day. Coffee bar on-site, too.

🌞 There's a shaded, outdoor seating area to enjoy your lunch.

💡Come here before noon if you want first dibs on the self serve lunch options. Otherwise, you might see scraps.

⚠ There's free wifi, but it was spotty at best if you're sitting outside.

Just what we want when traveling and in need of healthy food! We got some local products (apples, berries, maple syrup and spinach) and other unique healthy products. We were bummed they didn’t make fresh green juices and weren’t informed of where to go. I am surprised at the comments about unfriendly staff because everyone I encountered was very friendly!

Wow, new store is great. Very friendly staff. Good selection. Fun place to shop.

I like to come here and look at the hot and cold bar and try different things. They have an amazing selection and if you have questions the staff is helpful.

If you are looking for high-quality herbs, vitamins and good alternative brand stuff - this is a good place to go decent bulk item selection. I prefer it to whole foods.

I love this place. They have a great produce section and reasonable prices. I also have found that the employees are very nice and helpful. I drive an hour to shop here because we don't have any organic food in our county

Great place! Quite a nice selection of health-related items. The food bar was a little pricey, but very tasty and fresh nonetheless. I will certainly be back. Thank you!

Very good store. Full organic selection and food to go if early enough

Really friendly staff. Healthy food. Relaxed environment.

The staff here was very friendly! The selection here is pretty vast and they had everything I was looking for. Sure it's a little more pricey but that's what you are going to get at a co-op. Overall it was a good experience and I would definitely go back.

I just joined and I love this place! They are being kind to the environment and for a small store they have lots of variety. #buylocal

I love the variety here, they always have something I’ve never tried before in addition to “normal” groceries. We loved it so much we became part owners. It is so nice to have options that are environmentally friendly AND convenient. Love the refill stations for grains, spices, honey, snacks, and cleaners.

one of my absolute favorite places to shop. I love the local + organic produce and products in store and how friendly the staff and everyone there is!!

I wish I could do all my shopping here!! The cleanliness, quality and attentiveness are always commendable!
Due to the fact that products are organic and healthier, the prices are a bit high for me . However, they are the only place in town which carries the brand of yogurt that we like to eat. So, I always indulge in some of the fruits and vegetables or some of the meat products.
I was raised in a largely vegetarian atmosphere so it isnnixe to have a place to go where I know I will be able to find more items that are a bit ambiguous but helpful to maintaining a balanced diet.
In the line one day I heard an employee eagerly tell one lady that they take EBT
and also match whatever is spent on vegetables and fruit. Another day I heard a different employee eagerly and patiently explaining how someone can buy share of the Co op. A different day two employees each went out of their way to answer my questions or hunt down an item for me. In ten years I have never had a bad experience at the Friendly City Co op!

Local produce really kool store

Since moving to Harrisonburg, my husband and I do all of our grocery shopping here. This store has the perfect selection of local produce, organic snacks, and even has a bulk item refill section (great for getting rice and grains!). The cheese selection is fantastic if you are a charcuterie fan. Considering you’re getting local/organic items only, I feel the prices are very reasonable.