Seward Community Co-op - Franklin Store

We’ve been members for as long as I can remember. Great small co-op with excellent local selections. They’ve done a lot over the past few years to stock products that are price-accessible, though overall the selections are a little on the expensive side. The deli section never disappoints. The staff are always friendly and attentive.
(The Hungarian mushroom soup was the best, but they haven’t had it for a couple years now!)

Food was surprisingly good, place was clean and staff was nice.

High quality, organic foods. Busy place with limited parking but well worth it.

Spotless, professional, and diverse. Wonderful food selection designed to appeal to a wide audience. Staff is authentic and helpful and welcoming to all. Everyone feels comfortable here.

The sales make a substantial smile in my grocery budget. Given the walkable locations for local neighborhoods who need more readily accessible produce, which is excellent here, I'm more than happy to be a member who shops here. I'm grateful for the die-hard work of the employees and board members. It's not about a perfect retail experience, it's about co-op. I love that.

I’ve been an owner for over five years and it has been well worth it. They are exceptional in their meat and produce. Many selections are very affordable, especially their awesome bulk sections. I feel better spending my money here with local farms than anywhere else. We are lucky to have Seward Coop.

As good as it gets for produce - the most beautiful array of vegetables and fruit that I have found. Prices are higher than traditional grocery stores, but the high quality is well worth it. Good selection of other items. Some of the best specialty ice creams to be found. Outstanding salad bar. Very good sandwiches made to order (but be aware that there can be a wait). Same is true for their fruit and juice smoothies. This can be a very busy place on a Saturday - allow time to wait at the cash register. The seating area can be quite over run on a weekend - no guarantee of a place to sit. Parking lot is too small for this busy operation, requiring staff to direct traffic at the busiest of times.

This is my go-to place for lunch! Lots of great hot and cold options and reasonably priced! You can also get groceries here, though those are more pricey compared to other stores. But the vibes are great, the produce is excellent, and the friendly workers do a great job sanitizing in-between customers, and only allowing a certain amount of people in at a time.

Probably my favorite place in my neighborhood. There isn't much to not like. The produce here is locally sourced (where possible), cost is fair if not amazingly affordable, staff is friendly and helpful, the space is clean and orderly, they get daily fresh bread from local bakers, and they have a great butcher and deli. Such a happy and welcoming place that is member owned and community focused. A business model others can follow. Love Seward, my girlfriend and I are members!

Great atmosphere! Great selection of co-op goods, free-trade, and local produce. Friendly and helpful staff. My only caveat is a slightly stressful parking lot at peak hours. People sometimes don't pay attention to the traffic flow arrows and forget their usual Minnesotan courtesy when racing for the one open spot. I recommend going on off-hours, if possible.

I was in the area recently and decided to drop in and see what this place was all about and I was blown away! Some of the items were a little more expensive than other places, but the bulk section was very reasonable! I was bummed that I didn't have any of my own containers with me, but I was excited to see that they offered compostable bags! I was also able to find some organic vegetables that I haven't been able to find anywhere else. Overall, I'd highly recommend! I only wish I lived closer!

Seward Coop always has high quality products and friendly service. Turtle cheesecake and fresh oatmeal cookies are my favorite deserts and, their hot foods can't be beat for nutrition, flavor and convenience. Discovered they carry the elusive purple potato last week. Hard to go wrong shopping here.

Checking hours on a Sunday morning...reading reviews, rude employees? This place is food nirvana, and the people that work there love being there for the most part. Seward Coop along with the central and south Minneapolis areas it serves is the heart of low impact, simple, locally energetic and globally minded living in Minneapolis. Complaints and concerns are met with feedback on their message board. They offer affordable name-brand organic products that will be competitive with buying them at Super T*****. And again, the employees are beyond awesome and people watching here is a rewarding experience, as if buying great food wasn't enough.

Loved the shopping experience at Seward! Great produce and fresh coffee beans. Staff are super nice too—lily was incredibly helpful talking me through the different produce!

Great produce selection, deli counter, cheeses, hot food bar, and all your essential grocery items (and pretty good selection of beauty products, health, and supplements). It's definitely not as cheap as Cub, but the coop generally stocks organic and ethically sourced goods, as much as possible. It's a community-owned coop. Anyone can purchase a share which entitles you to quarterly discounts, an end of year dividend (if the store is profitable) and a vote in board elections. Also the workers are finally unionizing; another plus.

I have been shopping off and on at seward co-op. I am not a member but it is there when I need milk, and great rye bread. I love the choice of cheeses. I also like the hot food you can eat there or take out, the coffee shop and bakery. Everyone is always friendly. The guest servicer offers me the ability to add to my to go card for the metro bus and that is nice. If they can't help you they will find someone who can. Is it perfect...no but I have been going top co-ops for a long time and they really come a long way from the co-ops in the early 70's. :))

The quality is top notch. Best grocery store in Minnesota! Worth the higher prices. The smoothie/coffee/sandwich bar is amazing. I like the Arctic Kiss smoothie and Mock Duck Ciabatta. The hot foods bar is just okay. The cold ready made food is also delicious! I like the vegan kheer, vegan cakes, vegan chocolate pudding, and all of the cold dishes I've tried-- sesame noodles, Somali and Ethiopian spiced vegetable dishes, couscous and cashew salads, etc.

One of my absolute favorite places in the cities. I've been a member for a little over a year, after shopping for 6 months without a membership.

Everyone I've encountered that works here has been incredibly friendly and genuinely interested in helping with any question. I'm pretty low-key, and like to keep to myself, but really appreciate the enthusiasm for the community in this building.

Of all the stores I've been in the last four months, this is (still) the one in which I feel safest. Cashiers wipe the conveyor belts between every customer, *everyone* is wearing a mask, and I know I'm doing what I can, as convenient as it is, to contribute to fair, inclusive, and sound ecological/economic practices. Yes, sometimes I feel that it's not a customer-centric experience... that's the point. Sometimes it shouldn't be. I trust these folx to strike a balance. They do.

Nice to see community supporting good initiatives like Seward. Apart from having very good supplies for sensible consumers, Seward also has a great deli. Do your shopping and then stop for a good bite to eat (pay by weight). They have options for various types of diets as well.