Mariposa Food Co-op

I enjoy shopping at Mariposa for produce and dairy items, they are the only store in the neighborhood that offers produce. Their produce is always fresh and they offer a light selection of shelf stable foods. Their dairy selection is a little limited but good enough for a quick pick up of milk or eggs if needed.

The store has issues with aggressive panhandlers and addicts at the front door begging (and sometimes threatening) for small change. They have made efforts to address this but it just pushed the panhandlers onto the stoop at the door.

They have bulks herbs! Not a huge selection but I was expecting nada so this was a pleasant surprise. As a local Ayurvedic Practitioner/Herbalist it's good to know that I can get basics if I run out and need to fill an order asap. It was really easy to get a member(owner)ship, too --- I like that I can pay the equity overtime ($25 every quarter for 2 years), and cash out when I leave. Prices are on pay with most other specialty organic grocers, and the sales are often generous. I've shopped at co-ops in many different cities and the prices can become inaccessible. I think Mariposa does a good job at keeping things as reasonable as they can with what little purchasing power I imagine they have (think about the wholesale deals Whole Foods can get as a mega-coporation and be real when you look at M's prices!).

For so long I never knew what I was missing out on! Such a great environment, great organic products and a very polite and professional staff! My neighbor loves this store and I love it even more.. great for all items that you need to stock up on! I will be back

Great little food coop offering a small selection of everything you need to survive on. Most items are organic, non GMO. Sourced from local farmers as well as a national coop supplier so prices are reasonable.

Nice spot for specialty and last-minute needs! Definitely a cool concept, although I’d love to see more local produce on the shelves… but no worries I can wait ‘til Saturday for the clark park farmers market!
Pro tip— there’s a discount shelf in the back corner !! Super friendly people!

Excellent choice and great for an ethical shopper. VERY sad to hear they are no longer stocking four worlds bakery bread. Bad decision in my opinion.

Nice small grocery store. A good bit of vegan/vegetarian selections. Prices are very similar to Whole Foods. If you looking for cheaper some items they aren't for you. However, lots of nicely price products. Great location

Kind staff, clean and organized efficiently curated products in each aisle. They also have a surprising variety of specialty skin and bath products that I enjoy shopping for at natural and health food stores. So happy this co-op exists.

This co-op is a West Philadelphia staple. Before much of the gentrification you now see this place was an oasis in an acute "food desert". Given the variety and quality of fresh food that can be purchased here with a focus on local farms, local producers, local makers, it's a true gem.

The atmosphere was very good! I've never been to a co op grocery store with my children and they loved it! I just brought some rolls and a loaf of bread. I enjoyed it. I'll be back

Update: I have one suggestion, instead of air chilling their poultry, it should be frozen. I just purchased a pack of wings and thighs; opened it and it smelled sour! I'm not sure letting the chicken sit in it's own juices is a smart idea. I threw the food away, now I need to come up with an alternative plan for dinner. I still love this market, just gotta do better with your poultry. You don't want to make anyone sick.

I love this co-op it took me 3 times to shop there before anyone offered me any literature about it being a co op which totally sucked however you can buy so many healthy food and skin care products there! They also support Black owned products which will keep me loyal to their store. It's much closer for me to go to than all the way to Trader Joe's or whole foods but very similar in variety and services the only issue is it's now in a gentrified area and the new "hipsters" are entitled rude and many times racist as if the Black people don't belong shopping in a store placed directly in a once heavily thriving Black neighborhood that still contains many Black businesses. I'm not sure why they behave like this with such a diverse amount of staff in that store. Nonetheless still make this your choice!

Great great supermarket! Would definitely always go there if I'd live in the area! The prices are great, cheaper than wholefoods fresh grocer and more :) produce is very fresh and high quality. They have a great selection of vegan products, including ice cream 😍

Good supermarket. A good selection of fruits and vegetables, large selection of cheeses. There are many natural body care, shampoos, creams. Friendly sellers. Before visiting this place will catch bag. Save a couple of cents. For paper shopping bags have to pay extra.

So many local and healthy food options, excellent array of vegan items including vegan sweets. They even started showcasing a local vegan bakery Crust, whose products are delicious. I love supporting local farmers by buying produce here.

Edit, 2022:
Added one last star. Given that there is only one location, the coop is doing great. It is basically the only place in West Philadelphia where I mindful consumer can shop. I just wish there was more floor space so they could expand their offering.
It is expensive, sure, but I learned to think of shopping here as a way to donate part of the cost to a good cause. If you only look at the cost alone, than you can find cheaper alternatives (but giving your money to a large corporation)
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Things have improved over the years, yet there seem to be something missing. Hard to pin point what it is, but when you compare Mariposa to another Coop like Weaver's way, then you see a huge gap. It's not just the variety of the offering, obviously the two stores are very different in size, is more about managerial choices and the use of available space. Given how West Philly is transforming, and that this is the only store of this kind, there is a lot of untouched potential (as of now, I'm not sure Mariposa would survive a new trader Joe's in this area, for example)

Great place to shop for fresh produce. Prices are reasonable and been a member has helped us to save money. The quality of the product are high and with a variety offers for organics products. Staff members are great!!

I love this place! Love it so much I became an Owner! They also have a Good For All program that allows ACCESS card holders to become owners at a discounted rate! You will also get 10% off your purchase all the time PLUS whatever owner deals that is available! So please go, check it out and get owning! Lol

My wife and i have been members for a couple years, so can say confidently that this place is not only well maintained and managed, but consistently so. Expect what you would from a good co-op (no separate pharmacy or seafood department), but a little extra in how meticulously their inventory is managed.

Mariposa is one of the best things to happen to Spruce Hill/Garden Court/University City since I moved into the neighborhood over 35 years ago. For organic and generally wholesome food it is unsurpassed even for the beef, chicken and bacon eating public. And you can get a Bassett's ice cream sandwich for $0.65 to eat on the way home. They have every kind of apple: some are organic, some conventional but all well priced. The store is impeccably clean and the cashiers are always friendly. The staff, likewise, are helpful and friendly. I am so grateful that it is an established part of our neighborhood.

I love this place! This place offers options like traders Joe or whole foods only used from local farms and companies. They even have vegan donuts from a west Philly bakery but you have to get it early in the day before they run out of the donuts. Awesome staffs and food, i love it.