Bakery

Whole Foods Market takes special care in delivering the freshest, most natural baked goods in Chicago. We stock natural breads including sprouted wheat, spelt and more. We pride ourselves on our large selection of natural desserts including cakes, pies, tortes, cookies and more. We bake on premise and also have our own bake house which guarantees fresh daily delivery of all our baked goods. And we stock a large selection of vegan, wheat free and gluten free products.

Cheese & Specialty Foods

At Whole Foods Market we celebrate the culture of food along with the food itself. This is most apparent in our celebrated cheese departments. Here you will find domestic and imported cheeses from special to specialty. We pride ourselves on supporting cheese makers who uphold tradition and create cheeses that are natural, delicious and environmentally sound. We stock cheese from all over the world and will package it for you in small or large amounts. Our knowledgeable staff is happy to help you find a great cheese or answer your longtime curiosity regarding goat's milk. And remember, if you want a sample, just ask.

Coffee

In an effort to supply our customers with the best coffee on earth, Whole Foods Market is dedicated equitable trade with coffee growers around the world. From our own house brand Allegro, to the many suppliers of our other coffee products, we strive to work with companies who are supplying their coffee growers with a living wage, far above the prices dictated by the international coffee market. Additionally, we work only with growers who use environmentally sound practices like shade growing and compost fertilization. The fruits of this labor are seen in every delicious cup of coffee our customers enjoy.

Grocery

Our grocery department is diligent in stocking items that meet the tough Whole Foods Market criteria—no added colors, preservatives or artificial ingredients. Because of this, you can shop at our store and always know the items you pick are natural. We pride ourselves our stocking staple goods and specialty items and offer a large number of alternatives in organic and natural items. From cookies to chips, peanut butter to milk and soup to nuts, you will find it at Whole Foods Market.

Meat & Poultry

Our meat department at Gold Coast specializes in delivering high grade meat and poultry to our customers. Our meat case features free roaming, grain fed beef whose taste has brought customers back time and again. Our poultry is free range, grain fed, and free of hormones and antibiotics. Whole Foods Market is dedicated to working with small farmers and ranchers whose dedication to quality, humane animal treatment and the environment mirror our own.

Prepared Foods

Executive Chef, Patrick Gaughan and our highly-trained Prepared Foods Team Members' sole purpose is to create delicious, healthy food for your enjoyment.

The Whole Foods Market Deli includes Chicago's best and most natural salad bar, three cases of healthy meals to go and a 50-foot deli case brimming with entrées created to please the most discriminating consumer. Our menu changes daily, so stop by to check out our seasonal and regional specialties. We aim to delight our customers and regularly prepare vegan, vegetarian, low-sodium and other items to meet your dietary needs. If you wish to enjoy your meal immediately, Whole Foods Market has a convenient and picturesque in-store dining area, looking out on Huron Street.

Produce

When the USDA needed assistance in drafting a comprehensive, nationwide standard for Organic Produce and Products, they contacted Whole Foods Market. As the worlds leading purveyor of organic produce, we have 20 years of experience in supplying these high-quality, environmentally sound products to our customers.

Our produce department features the best and brightest fruits and vegetables from around the world. We carry both organic and conventionally grown products and clearly label these to allow our customers to make intelligent decisions. Our tireless produce staff is in constant motion. Our fruits and vegetables are regularly updated and meticulously prepared to deliver the best looking and most delicious produce available in Chicago.

Seafood

Whole Foods Market endeavors to bring you the freshest, highest quality, most environmentally sound seafood available today. We accomplish this by working closely with most responsible seafood providers in the world and retaining our own fishing and seafood processing facility in Gloucester, Massachusetts.

Whole Foods Market is especially conscious of endangered seafood stocks and carries only items that meet our high environmental standards. In our cases, you will find sustainably harvested salmon, sushi grade tuna, Great Lakes Whitefish, freshwater and saltwater shrimp and scores of other super fresh seafood. If you have questions or need a recipe idea, ask our capable staff. They are always happy to help.

Wine & Beer

Whole Foods Market is proud to support local and regional vintners and brewers at the Gold Coast Store. We also love to delight our customers with delicious, hard to find special items at exceptional prices. Whether Goose Island is your game, or you need a bottle of Coppola for an Italian dinner, we have the perfect spirit to complement every meal. Our wine and beer departments carry items from all over the world. We guarantee you will discover something new and noteworthy in this department. Best of all, our talented wine and beer specialists are happy to explain the difference between barley wine and alcohol free wine. Just ask.

Whole Body

Our philosophy is simple: take the items everyone needs and offer them in a natural, environmentally correct form. From natural toothpaste and make-up to herbal remedies and shampoo. At Whole Foods Market you will find the all the beauty and body care items you expect from a major grocery store. And you can shop confidently, knowing these items are natural, not tested on animals and contain no artificial fragrances, colors or ingredients. Our knowledgeable staff is here to help you explore the thousands of natural items available to you in the Whole Body Department.