Ukiah Natural Foods Co-op — Local services in Ukiah

This beautiful store has everything I've been looking for!! I live in Clearlake and cannot regularly get a wide selection of this type of food there. Even at Whole Foods, in the Bay Area, I find that the things I used to shop for are less and less available. Most important to me is an excellent bulk section! Bulk is the best way to economize on natural items that are higher-priced. Buying bulk also allows me to use my own containers, reducing the ridiculous quantity of plastic we have to bring home from a typical grocery store visit. Many natural supermarkets have really reduced the selection of items available in bulk. Not the Ukiah natural foods co-op!! I found at least one variety of every grain, legume and nut I could think of. In some cases locally grown varieties are available. Look for the multi-color Mendocino quinoa ❤️ At the grinding machines, in addition to peanut and almond, cashew butter is also available ($8.99 a pound for organic cashew✨✨). On the way out I decided to get lunch as well, and found the most delicious vegan sushi I've had in years. The Brown Rice Kameko Roll featured the mix of vegetables, including marinated, cooked shiitake. The sliced roll was topped with a spicy sauce and a green sauce which I was crazy for, but couldn't identify at first. They were spice and...

I joined The Ukiah Coop in the early 70s. Yes, Ukiah Natural Foods is still cooperatively owned. I am member number 48. I remember when it was next to the railroad tracks and it was called The Homestead Exchange. We could order fruit trees, and get staples, like brown rice at a cheaper price.

When I visit Ukiah, I like to drop in to the "Coop" and see what is new or whom I might run in to. It is a great place to run into old friends if you become a regular.

I love that you can buy things in bulk, and bring your own container (and keep plastic out of landfills). They have bulk honey, oils, nuts, seeds, beans, herbs and spices, and even sell shampoo, and essential oils in bulk. They have beautiful displays of organic fruit and vegetables. You can buy prepared foods and eat inside their new dining area. Or get a really great coffee drink or smoothie.

If you don't live in the area, you might want to make a plan to drop by and see what...

My 8 year old son was trying the banana chips out of their self serve area, and very rudely one of their managers(Lori) walked up to him and said,”little boy no more!” And when I told her he was just trying one of the banana chips! She said,”I’ve watched him take too many bananas chips!” An he is 8 and has very little hands, so there is no way he could have possibly taken more than 2 chips!! He felt so bad like he was stealing! He instantly got hurt! Like he just commented a crime! I will not go in that store as much as I once did! Just because of her! As a manager you would think you would have great people skills! An know how to talk with respect to not only adults but children! I will be telling all my family and friends about this! As well as my community! What a...