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Welcome to the 97th Street store
Opening August 27, 2009
Getting to know us is easy. For starters, you can rest assured when you walk through our doors that you will not meet something artificial. We insist that everything meets our strict quality standards before it's allowed near our shelves. We love our products and want you to explore our wide array of organic and natural foods. We 100% guarantee that you will love it, or we will give you a full refund — no questions asked. So shop with confidence!
As you can see, we're passionate about great tasting food that's good for you. That's why:
- We carefully evaluate each and every product we sell.
- We feature foods that are free of artificial preservatives, colors, flavors, sweeteners and hydrogenated fats.
- We are passionate about great tasting food and the pleasure of sharing it with others.
- We are committed to foods that are fresh, wholesome and safe to eat.
- We seek out and promote organically grown foods.
- We provide food and nutritional products that support health and well-being.
Our quality standards come from a deep tradition that started when we opened our doors in 1980 in Austin, Texas. Our mission has always driven us. Early on, we adopted a set of core values to guide our purpose. Our core values are the soul of the company.
- Selling the highest quality natural and organic products available
- Satisfying and delighting our customers
- Supporting team member happiness and excellence
- Creating wealth through profits and growth
- Caring about our communities and our environment
- Creating ongoing win-win partnerships with our suppliers
Our values still guide us today. Now that you know a little about us, we want to get to know you. We look forward to meeting you in the aisles of our new market, where we are working to make your shopping experience a true joy. It's not something we do, it's everything we do. It’s more than our pleasure, it’s our mission.
Do you have passion? Join our team
We are seeking motivated team members who are passionate about food and committed to making Whole Foods Market an integral part of the community. Interested in becoming a team member at our new location? Be part of the Whole, apply today.
Fortune 100 Ranking
Our team members have chosen us as one of FORTUNE® magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For" - not once, not twice, but every year for the last 12 years.
Calling Local Vendors
Are you a local vendor who wants to sell your products at this location? Email local.farmers@wholefoods.com or call 201-567-2090 x 331 for more information.



Come celebrate with us before we open our doors! We're hosting a sneak peek preview party with live jazz and delicious food, all locally-produced. The proceeds from the party will benefit Riverside Park Fund, the non-profit organization dedicated to conserving, improving, and beautifying Riverside Park -- New York's classic waterfront green space that provides recreation and relaxation for so many New Yorkers. Go to