The Free Market — Local services in Appleton

This is the best kept secret in the Fox Cities! I love the local and organic produce options! Their deli makes fresh salads and grab-and-go items everyday. Almost everything from the deli is GLUTEN FREE. As people complain about prices, I will say that I needed two random items: bagged organic basmati rice and also Alden's organic ice cream for my husband. We were near Woodman's, so we stopped, and they had both items: the rice for $9.49 and the ice cream for $10.99, we did NOT buy either item because I thought they were too expensive. We continued on to The Free Market and they had the rice for $7.99 and the ice cream for $9.99, so we bought them from The Free Market, so BOTH items we needed were less expensive at TFM. We love supporting small local businesses and they obviously are doing their best to keep prices as affordable as possible. Oh, and my son absolutely LOVES getting a juice from the deli. He likes to get the...

Really nice owners and staff. Only reason for 4 stars is that they have no prepared food/hot food. Although - I did speak to a gentleman (I think a manager?) who said they’re working on it!

What they DO have is an impressive supplements/vitamins section, lots of great health food and organic brands, some fresh produce, and a wicked juice bar! (Seriously, the green juice they make is delicious and made to order). I imagine the smoothies are good too.

Got some hummus from a local maker and it was quite good. Also enjoyed some fresh local kombucha (they have it on tap).

Prices were average for a store that sells the brands that they do (ie not cheap but I don’t think they’re charging any more than Whole Foods...

This place makes me wish I lived in Appleton. I try to stop whenever I’m in town. The selection is great, with organic and local brands.

The employees are always friendly and helpful. Unrelated to the store itself, but when I went out to my car after shopping, there was a giant spider on my mirror. I know, I’m ridiculous, but it’s a phobia of mine (and the thing was like silver dollar size). I tried to swat it with something and it skittered behind the mirror where I couldn’t reach. An employee saw me having my minor freak out, came over, and used my flashlight & her hand to dig the spider out and release it humanely (far away from me lol) So you could say they go...