Oceana Natural Foods Co-Op — Local services in Newport

Please read!! I would give this natural grocers an excellent rating, based on my experience visiting the store on November 30, 2019. The younger woman working the register at around 5:00pm had a positive, genuine demeanor and was extremely helpful.(there was also a guy working there too who had great customer service) I felt the energy of the store was positive because of how great their customer service was.

I had the opposite experience at the store on Monday December 2, 2019. Not being from the area and on vacation, I decided to go back and buy some essential oils as a sovereign.(plus I had such a positive experience the first time) I asked this mature woman(who worked there) about the oils, and she acted like I was a complete inconvenience to her. She treated me the customer, with little dignity or respect. To the point I was holding back tears, and wanted to speak with a manager. I didn’t want anyone to be treated the way I was treated. I really hope, she took care of the situation. When I think of the values of a coop, I think of equality, democracy, and the right to be treated respectfully. Those values where represented on Saturday, I wish I could say the same for Monday. I’m writing this so hopefully change is made and everyone can have a...

Update: Eggs went from $5.99 up to $9 at this store!! You people can't stop gouging the community. The local farmers are selling eggs for $4-6, Trader Joes $5, Safeway $6 I keep blowing the horn on this store because our community needs to know they can get the same food for LESS at OTHER local business for a fare price. Even the local farmers have less or equal prices. Safeway, fred meyer and Grocery Outlet have better prices than you for the same organic foods. 🤔

The price gouging is off the hook here on meat. If you are seeking local grass fed and Finished meat, Moonshine Call company is the place. They are AFFORDABLE and will deliver to you for free. I was spending $18.90 for 1lb of chuck roast at oceana and they only offer 1-1.5 lbs at a time. I was spending $300+ a month at Oceana for meat. When I now pay $150 to for a month supply of rib eye steaks, ground beef, ribs, sausage and chuck roast. No joke. I get way more meat from Moonshine for less money and better quality and customer service. I really wish Oceana was more for "the community" than their pocket book....

This place is GREAT!!!! It has a good selection of organic grocery items, plus a HUGE bulk section-which I ABSOLUTELY LOVE!!!! The staff is friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful, and they don't look at you oddly when you bring in your own containers for purchasing bulk items. My only feedback on their bulk section is that it would be helpful to have a few more small/mini metal scoops for the bulk spice section. I brought in my spice jars to refill them, which only have an 1-1.5" diameter opening. The size of scoops they have in the bulk section were too large to use without spilling spices all over the counter in the process.

The prices throughout the store are normal for an organic co-op, especially considering we are on the coast and it isn't in a huge city (although Newport is the biggest city in the area.) Honestly, this store is much better than the co-op's I had been going to in the cities I lived in for 20 years (Portland and Medford) before moving to Yachats 6 months ago. I am thoroughly impressed, and make trips to Newport just to go to...