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Whole Foods Market
867 E Gate Blvd, Garden City, NY 11530, United States
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Ro
Review №1

Its good for what it is. Has some unusual items. I like their Deli Counter and variety of Roast Beef they carry. They also have some very delicious Spring Rolls in their hot, buffet section. I noticed that on weekdays the store is less busy because they dont have the hot/cold/salad buffet and the Deli, is less well stocked. My advice is that its better to go to the store on a weekend, because there is more on offer.

Gr
Review №2

Product selection is good but the hot bar is lethargic. Nothing ever seems fresh and nothing looks appetizing. Taste is bland. As a last ditch effort you go try to get a pizza slice but all pizzas look like they have been sitting there all day. Other Whole Foods are nicer.

Wa
Review №3

Great experience didnt have time to go through the whole store. However I did buy herbs and vegetables fruit that I needed. Only problem I forgot my avocados. Ill have to go back at a later date to reclaim them with my receipt. I am waiting for the time when I could order online using my EBT card.

Ri
Review №4

Butchers are extremely friendly. Excellent customer service on their part. Theyve provided me with a steakhouse quality dry-aged ribeye.

Al
Review №5

As with all Whole Foods, its the other customers who feel entitled that makes shopping here hard. But the store is great

Sk
Review №6

For being the first time visiting the store I can say I was well surprised. The display of the store was nice, everything was very easy to navigate through. Produce department was really great. One of the workers was very helpful in finding an item for me in the back. I was very pleased with my experience, everyone was so nice and welcoming. For sure will comeback in the future.

Ma
Review №7

Huge selection of just about everything. Store is extremely clean and easy to negotiate. Yes, its pricey. But if you want top of the line, unique items m and a large selection, this is a place to try. Tons of organic selections, and they sell wild caught shrimp from the Gulf of Mexico, not imported from some country in Asia.

Mi
Review №8

Spacious and wide selection. Ample parking above and below ground.One of the best Whole Foods I have been to in the ny metro, abundant fresh flowers, all major counters needed.One improvement would be to keep the cart wipes fully stocks so that all customers can wipe down their cart before using.

Ja
Review №9

Unfriendly staff and small for a Whole Foods. The store seems to be lacking some of the features that I’ve enjoyed at other Whole Foods. I’ve asked staff where certain items were and most didn’t know or seemed to busy to be bothered. Maybe under staffed or poor training. I decided to get a late to go and the barrister was not friendly at all almost surly. He asked what type of milk I wanted and then proceeded to roll his eyes at my response. The guy seems to hate his job and people in general.I got one of the breakfast sandwiches while I waited and all they had were bacon, egg and cheese. I decided at this point not even to ask, it’s not worth it. I went upstairs and took the bacon off and threw it away. I probably won’t be back. Disappointing, the store has so much potential. There’s a Trader Joe’s across the street with a more knowledgeable and friendly staff.

Ea
Review №10

Other than the usual stuff that people talk about Whole Foods, I particularly like this location because of its central convenience in relation to other stores in the area. I also like the upstairs eatery as a place of respite.

Wa
Review №11

They have so many delicacies. Its hard to pick just one.

Th
Review №12

I stopped in at 9am on 11/5 opening day.Go-live hiccups:1. Security guard at parking lot entrance stopped every car, resulting in a car queue. When it was my turn, he directed me to a different lot. There was plenty of open parking in front of the store, so naturally it was confounding. Another employee came forward and waived me into main lot. Apparently, it was a screen for WF delivery shoppers/employees and the guard assumed I was one.2. Entrance doorway: There are two(2), and I made the mistake of parking at the North (left when facing front of store) entrance. An employee directed me to the South entrance. I saw no signs saying exit only.3. Store was filled to 80% capacity, mostly with Whole Foods delivery shoppers. I avoided several aisles due to crowding.4. Self-checkout system failure at the end of the scanning process when an employee tried to void an item. Unable to fix it, I was directed to use a different machine and rescan everything.Positives:1. I received a free coaster & tote bag.2. I no longer have to drive to Jericho.All in all, Whole Foods has created more local jobs and grocery competition - a win for the community and consumers.

Jo
Review №13

Huge location thats well stocked and very clean with friendly staff.

An
Review №14

Newly opened... very clean and tidy. Not all items are stocked... I see quite a few items not in stock. Parking is plenty.

eb
Review №15

The best food service I experienced in my life while food shopping was yesterday when I came here. This location is beautiful!! I was helped in the bakery department by a nice lady. The meat department guy was extremely helpful he suggested I try they honey Buffalo chicken Delicious! I then went to the seafood section the staff I had went over and beyond she was super nice and helpful. She went to the back to grab me bigger crab legs. She was so patient with me. Checkout was a breeze very pleasant and bags double bagged ! I will travel to this location twice a month from now on. :)- P.s the fruits are so fresh and juicy!

An
Review №16

Beautiful products in a clean and pleasant atmosphere. Great place to shop.

ag
Review №17

Nice Food Market clean Follow Covid19 regulations all around the attendees even the cashier are eager to help well knowledgeable of their products and very professional

Ba
Review №18

I have been to plenty of Whole Foods on Long Island. However, this one here in Carle Place is in a league of its own. The staff are very friendly and attentive; the atmosphere is thriving; the store itself is neat and clean; a huge parking-lot and parking garage; theres nothing else to say. I was excited to have seen this Whole Foods being developed, needless to say, it lived up to my every expectation (the upstairs seating/eating area also has huge glass panels which overlook the entire parking lot into the shopping center right across the street - its a very nice touch).

Ki
Review №19

Extremely unfriendly staff .. Employee name Oniel or Daniel decided to tell me “you could’ve got it yourself” after I asked him to reach for something on the top shelf that he was standing directly infront of while doing nothing but talking to another coworker. The next employee lied saying there was no manager on the floor after I asked if where I could speak to one.Not exactly expecting 10/10 service while shopping for groceries but that was the rudest level of customer service I have experienced. Never coming back here

Cr
Review №20

This store is amazing. Has everything you need. Kind of pricey but they have great sales you just have to look.

Jh
Review №21

Gave me food in a container, food was cold and they told me to use the microwave upstairs, when I did, the cheap plastic container collapsed. Lazy employees can’t even warm up food they sell.

E
Review №22

This was the WORST Whole Foods Ive EVER been to. Very little to no parking to start. I had to park in the banks spot. I entered and there literally was no prepared food or selections. The buffet stations were empty. Like one or two things. The counter section of food had only a handful of workers and most work areas had no food. It was so depressing looking. To top it all off, the lines were so long and stagnant. The lines in 14th Street, Columbus Circle, and Williamsburg have crazy long lines but you are moved along very quickly. Will never visit this location again. Im better off going to Trader Joes across the way.

Jo
Review №23

Great meat selection. Felt like I was at the Columbus circle whole foods.

Sh
Review №24

Love my organic products. Very nice staff friendly and helpful!

ji
Review №25

All the services at this location is predictably outstanding!..I particularly enjoy close access to buses and trains as well as the Long Island rail Road

Wi
Review №26

Great new store! Plenty of parking, including underground.

Le
Review №27

Lots of parking, plenty of space between the aisles, lots of great options to choose from. Whole section of ready to eat options along with a hot and cold by the ounce buffet.

Le
Review №28

Place is huge. Plenty of room for social distancing. Just checked out the 365 mismatched sandwich creames. DELICIOUS not over the top sweet and no trans fat. Ate half the box in 3days.

Ma
Review №29

Nice store! Great layout and I love the self-checkout area. Easy to shop here :)

la
Review №30

Nice place decent prices clean store and very nice workers nice fresh seafood fruits and veggies they have everything you can even sit outside and eat nice place

Ar
Review №31

Nice well put together store. Amazon returns were a breeze here. Just wish there was a sign that directed you as soon as you come into the store, but asking the first employee got me there directly.

Ke
Review №32

Nice clean store but it’s hard to find an employee to ask for some help. They have a lot of organic items and some great prices which is awesome. The cashier who checked me out was not pleasant at all.I hope I don’t have to go to her next time I’m there.It’s like she doesn’t enjoy her job.While I was trying to get some yogurt one of the employee just wanted to push ahead of me to help another customer. He couldn’t even wait. So rude.Some of the employees should learn from Trader Joe’s employees and be a little more pleasant.

Ed
Review №33

Great selection of food and drinks.

Jo
Review №34

Everything you can possibly need and everything you didnt know you needed is waiting for you in this whole foods. Go in with a budget for best results 😂

Au
Review №35

Whole Foods Market is my favorite! I love the fresh baked goods all the way to the prepared foods and soups. The produce is the prettiest youve ever seen. This place is top notch!

Ha
Review №36

This location is always busy. They dont have lines out side however they do have lines inside. They also have a bakery and a good selection of hot and cold good they even have a pizza 🍕shop. They have a good selection of meat and sea food fresh.

Wi
Review №37

Wholefood is always great. I bought baby food here and my toddler loves it

An
Review №38

This is the third time in a row that the salad is inedible. Lettuce is wilted and some rotted. I bought this last night at 8:30 pm.

Da
Review №39

Large selection of organic food, but you will pay a good price for it.

Cl
Review №40

So far so good. The staff is excellent, the displays are very good, and usually can get in and out very quickly. I love the selection of natural and vegan food items. Definitely recommend but the price at times seems a little steep.

Mi
Review №41

Meh. With a name like WHOLE Foods, I expected way more produce. 90% of the store is shelf stable product.

Lu
Review №42

Love this Whole Market they are not biggest one but they just enough to suit most shoppers and the set up is very nice.

ge
Review №43

So bright and clean and great airflow. Wide isles. Self checkout was smooth. Employee overseeing the area promptly helped me with an item that didn’t scan. Wed. night, full produce area, yet some empty shelves. My luck, delivery is probably tomorrow ;)

A.
Review №44

I am not sure if WF aware, Westbury store managing inventory very poorly. Manhasset and Jericho always much better for variety etc..

Sh
Review №45

Very nice very clean place i live whole foods market

Sh
Review №46

New and fresh lookingCoffee barFresh pasta barAnd many options for meat and sea foodVery helpful customer service and overall staff.

JE
Review №47

Love it! clean and spacious. took off a star because parking is complicated, but shouldnt be. not hard to find spots but hard to get to them & leave the parking lot

Da
Review №48

Great store in city location. As always, great prices and well stocked. And very helpful staff.

Ms
Review №49

Top Notch. Love it here.

Na
Review №50

Getting adjusted to shopping organically. Items are a bit pricier than typical supermarkets but health food items are easier to find like natural sugar substitutes. Unfortunately no custom bakery at this location.

Pu
Review №51

A co-worker suggested sushi for lunch and this is where we ended up!!! Talk about a foodies paradise♡ From the olive bar to the bakery to the selection of organic drinks to consume... I fell HARD! (Yes its a bit on the expensive side but its well worth it!)Planning my next visit--

Th
Review №52

Large produce section but I expected that the product selection would be bigger for the pantry items. Much bigger than other Whole Foods stores on long island but still tiny compare to the stores in other states.

mi
Review №53

The Whole Foods experience last night was a stark reminder that I am getting old!!! I have come to a place in my life that I need to eat better to be healthier. I never spent so much time reading ingredients. But good health is hopefully at the end of all this tediousness. And Whole Foods is the place for the journey to begin. It was expensive though! But medical care is worse. Ill definitely be back!!!

Be
Review №54

Beautiful little market! Always such lovely fresh vegetables and fruit! I always find new and interesting items to try in the grocery Isles.

N
Review №55

Whole foods as a whole (No pun intended) is an awesome supermarket chain . This location always has a fresh selection of produce. The hot food is tasty, however I did find a hair in the cooked brussel sprouts which I was not to happy about. I guess it happens from time to time yet its still gross.Other than that its a great addition to the neighborhood.

Ji
Review №56

Store is spacious and easy to walk to compared to other WF locations. They have fresh produce, chilled goods and self checkout. Just be careful walking through the parking lot, there are a lot of customers who cant be bothered to curb their entitlement. Nearly got hit twice.

Ch
Review №57

Excellent service. Accommodating staff.

Ra
Review №58

The staff here is wonderful and helpful. We shop here all the time. The food quality is always fresh and up to par!

Ke
Review №59

I drive from Queens to come to this Whole Foods...Its huge and has such a great variety. Its always great to come here.

Ri
Review №60

They got a great selection of items with lots of healthy items.

Da
Review №61

The meat selection is great, and looks fresh priced right stop in.

Ri
Review №62

Clean store, good parking, new building, however very pricey and products are similar to the area grocery stores. A single face mask is $20 🤯But jobs are being created for the few people remaining in New York

Di
Review №63

Check the dates on your items. This is the 3rd time in 2 weeks i bought items that were past expiration.I bought a fig pistachio spread and it was sold 3 days past sell by date. I bought prepackaged pepperoni and it was a day past sell by date. But this last buy of valentines day petite fours was appalling. I bit into one and it was really stale. I noticed white on it and it was a Christmas petite four redecorated with a heart. I expect better quality and responsibility from a place that is price higher than other groceries.

Di
Review №64

Very pleasant experience today, usually shop at Hicksville, though this is closer.There is something I recognize that WHM NEED to teach their staff on how to bag the stuff properly. TJ is so good at it. Take this as a feedbackThank you

Da
Review №65

Best market I have ever been to period. Its expensive to shop here but the quality is impeccable. Go just for the experience of it

Mo
Review №66

Loved it. Vegetables are excellent, low in price. Plenty of parking, indoor and outdoor. Clean, well maintained. Love the meat and fish selections.

Ms
Review №67

I freaking love this store. I love how bright and welcoming it is to walk through those automatic doors. I love their fruit display and their flowers. Thank you for always having my Flow water available. Thank you for recognizing NYU LANGONE employees we love you for that. This is the best place to grab and go a healthy work lunch. Always the best varieties of different meal options. I love this store. Thank you

Da
Review №68

Ok place shop rite is better

Ra
Review №69

You have to live this place. Theres such a variety of things to buy. Today i just went in for watermelon, water, and a couple of protein drinks. Visit if youre looking for something. Tell them I sent cha.

Ri
Review №70

Organic and vegan central. Nice options for healthy choices.

Ke
Review №71

Whole Foods good customer service checkout line wasnt long convenient parking specially on the weekends early in the afternoon

Da
Review №72

This location is more modern and spacious than my usual location in Jericho. But I gave this store 4 stars because the bakery here is no where near as accommodating as Jericho for Vegans. Jericho has so many more options for deserts than this store. Hopefully, theyll catch up...

Ju
Review №73

AMAZING!!! Great choices, clean, workers are helpful. All the great things you want are checked off except price. I guess if you want tha level of quality and service you have to pay for it, 5 stars

Lo
Review №74

Cant get everything at this store. But produce was good.

Pa
Review №75

Amazon product return. Quick.

Ra
Review №76

The babker was very helpful

Ra
Review №77

One of the biggest Whole foods stores Ive shopped at, so far. Hopefully, it is Managed well with helpful staff....to be continued.

Ni
Review №78

Great lighting and atmosphere. Well organize, and clean. Makes you shop even if you just came for 1 item

Ar
Review №79

Beautiful store with a huge selection. I was very impressed by the shelves of handmade pottery near the gorgeous display of orchids. The size of the departments really makes it easier to get all of my produce without feeling rushed, or crowded and claustrophobic, which has been a serious detractor at Manhasset and Jericho. The selection of vegan/plant based items was also a pleasant, welcome discovery, and makes shopping for groceries a pleasure. Ive visited different Whole Foods in NYC and Long Island, Oregon, and California, and the Garden City store is truly impressive. Keep up the good work!

Gl
Review №80

Glenn wrote:Large Whole Foods store I have now learned does not mean larger selection and greater inventory. I normally shop at the Lake Grove location and they have a better inventory than this location.

Ka
Review №81

Great selection, very friendly staff, convenient location

Iv
Review №82

Cant get the basic things, like water.

Je
Review №83

Finally a centrally located presence for the outstanding supermarket.

TI
Review №84

Got some MoPweeze vegan donuts 🍩....Mmm

cy
Review №85

This is a beautiful large new store filled with the high quality groceries everyone expects from Whole Foods. Unfortunately it feels as if I am shopping in an Amazon warehouse. Regardless of when I come, the aisles are packed with employees stocking shelves and with personal shopper chatting on their phones while they rudely push past you to fill their current order. It’s an unpleasant in-person shopping experience.

St
Review №86

New store! Very clean and an enormous variety; tons of parking and a very helpful staff. Ash was especially helpful navigating around the store. Markets need more staff like him! Great job! definitely making this my first choice market!

Je
Review №87

We mostly went there in hopes of finding gluten free items for my husband. Was not really impressed with the selection.Didnt find much for my WW diet either and everything was expensive.

To
Review №88

On the higher end of price for places to get your groceries, but youre certainly getting your moneys worth for it. The selection is generally quite broad, especially for produce, cheese, and meats. They pride themselves on having a lot of organic options in case thats something that you are looking for. Staff are friendly and very helpful. This may be just because its new, but this place is busy! So try and pop in at off hours for your own convenience. They run a smooth system though and keep everything moving, and the parking lot is decently sized, so you shouldnt have too much issue finding a spot even if its busy.

Ju
Review №89

Beautiful store with a few shortcomings. Despite having a deli section, the deli section doesn’t make sandwiches. At the Clearwater, FL, they will make you a sandwich. Also, the hot meat section, where they do make sandwiches, can’t make a sandwich if they run out of their bread. You can’t go to a shelf and get another piece of bread or roll, they simply won’t make the sandwich. The employees need to be encouraged to take the initiative and prepare whatever the customer wants. They all seem inexperienced and afraid to make even a simple decision or think outside the box as far as getting a piece of bread.

Ro
Review №90

Not enough interesting produce. No broccolini etc...

Sc
Review №91

Nice layout and plenty of parking in a crazy busy area.

Ad
Review №92

Everything under one roof. Overpriced but super clean and organized

E
Review №93

Large, spacious, clean Whole Foods. Plenty of parking. Try to go on weekdays because weekends are always a nightmare.

Ka
Review №94

Fresh produce, grains bar, butcher and lots of specialty items. Made to go items and pick up food available. High prices. Same level parking is tight.

De
Review №95

Very clean, quick service.

S
Review №96

The place is clean, the one in Garden City on Old country road. When you walk in there is a fishy smell..but thats to be expected if you sell seafood. That is not why Im writing this review. So the store made salads are disgusting...the lettuce is not washed and there are bugs in the salad. I thought the first one was a fluke but the second salad was disgusting too, not washed. Whoever made the salads, and I know Wholefoods make the salads themselves did a bad job. I wouldnt be complaining if the salad didnt cost 8 dollars...Ive had pre-made salads before and never had this problem until now 🤮

Ri
Review №97

Great place to shop, a little expensive but overall great experience.

Va
Review №98

Good selection and variety. Hot food bar is AMAZING!

Ca
Review №99

Theres a wide variety of fresh produce,and cheese galore plenty of dairy free items to choose from.

Rh
Review №100

Nice, clean big new store in garden city.

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  • Address:867 E Gate Blvd, Garden City, NY 11530, United States
  • Site:https://wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/westbury
  • Phone:+1 516-540-3040
Categories
  • Grocery store
  • Health food store
  • Natural goods store
  • Supermarket
Working hours
  • Monday:8AM–9PM
  • Tuesday:8AM–9PM
  • Wednesday:8AM–9PM
  • Thursday:8AM–9PM
  • Friday:8AM–9PM
  • Saturday:8AM–9PM
  • Sunday:8AM–9PM
Service options
  • In-store pickup:Yes
  • In-store shopping:Yes
Health & safety
  • Mask required:Yes
  • Staff wear masks:Yes
  • Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits:Yes
  • Safety dividers at checkout:Yes
Highlights
  • Great produce:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
Payments
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
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