Bozeman Co-op Downtown — Local services in Bozeman

As the only grocery store close enough to walk to for me, it's kinda lame how small of a selection they have of most things, especially since it is a little pricier. The staff are wonderful though, so I wouldn't mind paying more for service and convenience if I had more options. For some reason they have three cashier's kiosks but I have rarely seen it busy enough even to warrant two open registers. They have a ton of prepackaged food that I think they probably throw out a lot of, and way too many cold beverages for the size of the store, but the most pitiful produce section of any grocery store ever. Only one step above a 7-eleven in terms of variety. They are regularly sold out of pretty standard produce items, and some things are prepackaged in bags when they don't really need to be. I get that it was clearly designed to be primarily an in and out lunch concept, and COVID has put a damper on that, but how about showing a little more love for the neighborhood people who actually do want to do their grocery shopping there? Seems like there's definitely room to accommodate more everyday items while maintaining plenty of the grab and...

It’s truly unfortunate when a business chooses to make political or personal agendas the centerpiece of their storefront. A simple “All Are Welcome” sign is powerful enough to communicate inclusivity without needing to cover the space with flags that scream a particular ideology or sexuality.

At the end of the day, people come to a store for the service, the products, and the atmosphere—not to feel like they’re walking into a billboard for social statements. True hospitality should feel neutral, warm, and inviting to everyone equally. When businesses push symbols or messages too heavily, they risk alienating those who simply want to shop without being pulled into cultural or political debates.

Inclusivity should speak through actions and respect, not through loud displays. A welcoming environment doesn’t need decoration that divides—it needs genuine kindness and...

Places like Co-op Downtown are what I miss out on the most living in NYC. The community feel in this place was so strong I felt like I was in a Hallmark movie.

I was in here 2 of my 3 days in Bozeman DECIMATING this hot bar littered with locally sourced foods ($10.90 per lb).

I tried the tomato bisque soup with a piece of a baguette, organic ground beef, grilled yams, fresh vegetables, organic chicken, etc. I'm a slut for a good tomato bisque and love getting up in some good yams, but who doesn't?

I also tried 3 different types of jerky, with the head and shoulders best one being the B Bar Ranch Organic, Grass Fed/Grass Finished Beef Jerky. It was spiritual. I bought an extra pack on the way out to give to my girlfriend but it just didn't make it. It too, was decimated.

I would be living in here if I lived in Bozeman. ONE LOVE!

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