Throughout the store...

We offer great values on quality natural products every day of the year. Our 365 Everyday Value™ Brand is a line of value-priced foods that form the core of just about everyone's pantry. Our 365 Organic Everyday Value™ brand provides all the benefits of organic food at great value prices.

Bakery

Nothing stimulates the senses like the smell of artisan breads, fresh-baked cookies and handcrafted pastries baked with wholesome, all-natural ingredients, warm from the oven. Come and sample a wide variety of hearth-baked, crusty breads and delectable treats (including cakes, pies, tortes, cookies and more), reminiscent of the open-air markets of Europe. Everything is baked fresh every day, including our scones, muffins and bagels. We also stock a large selection of vegan, wheat-free and gluten-free products.

Bistro-Style Gelato and Sorbet Station
Made in house, our bistro-style gelato and sorbet station welcomes guests to a wide variety of gourmet gelato. Snack on a cone or take home a pint - no one else in the neighborhood has our wide selection. Any way you like it, it's delicious, creamy and gourmet at Whole Foods Market.

Cheese

At Whole Foods Market, we celebrate the culture of food along with the food itself. This is most apparent in our celebrated Cheese Department. Here you will find domestic as well as imported cheeses from around the world. We pride ourselves on supporting cheese makers who uphold tradition and create cheeses that are natural and delicious. Our knowledgeable staff is happy to help you find the best cheeses for every occasion and package it for you in amounts that best suit your needs. Additionally, if you would like to taste a sample, just ask!

Coffee

In an effort to supply our customers with the best coffee on earth, Whole Foods Market is dedicated to free and 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 that supply 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 in every delicious cup of coffee our customers enjoy. Alternatively, let us make it for you fresh at our Allegro Espresso Bar. Our bar serves the finest coffee and tea, including fresh, in-store-roasted coffee beans.

Floral

Whole Foods Market is committed to offering a fresh, extensive selection of flowers, offering organic flowers whenever possible. While selection varies from store to store, you can depend on Whole Foods Market to supply simple favorites like roses, daisies and carnations as well as exotic and seasonal stars such as the South American fuchsia-colored tropical ginger, orchids, culinary potted herbs, flowering branches and hydrangeas in a variety of pastels. Think of Whole Foods Market as your local full-service florist. Ask our floral Team Members for help wrapping your fresh cut flowers, arranging a stunning bouquet or selecting a unique vase.

Grocery

Our Grocery Department is diligent in stocking items that meet the strict Whole Foods Market quality guidelines-no added colors, preservatives, artificial ingredients or hydrogenated fats. You can shop at our store and always know the items you pick are 100% all natural. We pride ourselves in stocking staple goods and specialty items and offering a large number of alternatives in organic items. From cookies to chips, peanut butter to milk and soup to nuts, you will find it at Whole Foods Market.

Whole Foods Market's wide variety of pantry staples embodies our strict quality standards at great value prices, 365 days a year. This broad assortment of all-natural products help round out your purchases at Whole Foods Market with delicious and affordable items ranging from almonds and chocolate bars to oils and charcoal.

Meat

By working in partnership with outstanding meat and poultry producers, Whole Foods Market brings you the best-tasting, freshest and most wholesome meat available, all raised without added hormones or antibiotics and not fed animal by-products. We offer a wide variety of meats, including game, duck, sausages, low-fat cuts, range-grown turkey and chicken. We make meals easy by creating oven-ready meals, stuffed meats and kabobs. Our stores even feature a full service Meat Department where customers receive custom cuts, cooking instructions and personal recommendations.

Prepared Foods

The Prepared Foods Department at Whole Foods Market is a culinary oasis for those in need of a quick meal for the family or something to complement a pre-planned feast. Peruse the always-fresh selection of entrées, salads and side dishes, made with only the highest quality ingredients, hand-picked from our wealth of resources. Warm up to the chef-prepared dinners that come alive in your kitchen, or curl up with a bowl of soup made by hand. We even have an on-site pizza oven; grab a slice for a quick lunch, or take home the entire pizza for a Friday night gathering. 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 specialized items to meet many dietary needs.

Sushi
Our rigorously trained sushi chefs, working with great-tasting ingredients and in a pristine work environment, are extraordinary. That's why the sushi chefs at Whole Foods Market operate under only one rule: create fresh, imaginative — and yes, even adventurous — sushi-to-go that will make sushi lovers come back again and again.

Produce

When the USDA needed assistance in drafting a comprehensive, nationwide standard for organic produce and products, they contacted Whole Foods Market. As the world's leading retailer of organic produce, we have more than 20 years experience in supplying high-quality, environmentally sound products to our customers. Our Produce Department features the freshest and brightest fruits and vegetables from around the world. We carry both organic and conventional products, clearly labeling and separating both to enable our customers to make intelligent decisions. We work tirelessly to ensure we carry a significant percentage of locally grown produce. Our tireless produce staff is in constant motion. Our fruits and vegetables are regularly updated and meticulously organized to deliver the most appealing and delicious produce available in Chicago.

Seafood

Whole Foods Market strives to bring you the freshest, highest-quality, most environmentally sound seafood available. We work closely with the most responsible seafood providers in the world and retain our own fishing and seafood processing facility in Gloucester, MA. 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.

With the freshest, highest-quality seafood arriving fresh six days a week, our Seafood Team goes to great lengths to satisfy and delight our customers. Our seafood is hand-selected daily, right on the dock and delivered fresh to our stores. You'll also find a variety of delicious seafood soups and chowders to try while you design the perfect seafood meal. If you have questions or need a recipe idea, ask our knowledgeable staff. They are always happy to help!

Wine & Beer

Whole Foods Market is proud to support local and regional vintners and brewers. We also love to delight our customers with delicious, hard-to-find specialty items at exceptional prices. Whether a local beer is your game, or you need a bottle of Pinot Noir for an Italian dinner, we have the perfect selection to complement every meal. Our Wine and Beer Department carries items from all over the world. We guarantee you'll discover something new and noteworthy. Every Friday between 5 and 7 pm we host Fridays@5 - five samples of wine, five tastes of food, $5.  Come and join us!  Best of all, our talented wine and beer specialists are happy to explain the difference between items like 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'll find the all the beauty and body care items you expect from a major grocery store. In addition, 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.