Skagit Valley Food Co-op - Mount Vernon, Washington

Leah

I hadn’t been here in 15+ years, returning as an adult, I truly appreciate how fantastic it is! They carry anything and everything you could possibly want or need.

Produce is vibrant, local, organic, reasonably priced - it was hard not to buy everything!

Meat and deli department have great selections, like marinated meats, making dinner options easy.

They have a great selection of ready-made meals (lasagna, soup, wild salmon, samosas, and salads).

The bakery’s clearly a hit since by 1:00pm, many products had low-stock or were sold out, a sign of yummy treats! We shared a Raspberry Cream Cheese Turnover, it was decadent.

Exploring the isles, everything’s fairly priced compared to alternate grocers, and many items had promotions.

All staff we encountered were exceptionally friendly and welcoming!

They have a super cute cafe, serving coffee, tea, sundaes and smoothies. Take a seat by the window to people watch, or enjoy additional seating upstairs.

Alice L.

In town for a few days vacation but we came everyday; wish we had something similar in our hometown.

Everything is fresh & there are events about sustainable farming. I was introduced to produce & fruits that I'd never seen/heard of before & the store just felt nourishing & sustaining. There's a deli area to get ready made meals & desserts too.

Ashley

This is my new favorite co-op!
So cozy/nice, you don’t have to walk by the cashiers (who at other locations don’t tend to like to greet people) to enter the store and shop. It’s a huge place and the produce section is top notch! Everything is organic there to my understanding and also their cafe area is amazing with many options. I’m a happy vegan here!

Ilene N.

I love this store. They always have something I've never seen before. Including plants. I don't know if I've ever had to return anything here. The prices are average, the vegetables are excellent and most of their products are good. I can't think of one that's been bad, some I didn't care for as much maybe but that's personal taste. The staff are friendly and helpful. The food is Good and healthy but they don't have as many gluten and dairy-free options as I thought they did. I love their bulk foods department it is always very clean and has an extreme amount of variety to offer.

Emmy

I will never run out of good things to say about the co-op. I’ve been coming to grocery shop, eat, and gather here for 20 years, and while many aspects of the business have modernized and expanded, the heart of the co-op remains the same. I feel like I’m entering a relative’s home every time I enter. I never feel out of place or judged, while I take my time to peruse the magnificently curated and stocked shelves. Their commitment to our northwest community — humans and non humans alike — is impeccable. I love my co-op 💚

Narayan S.

Great options for food - we had samosa, red curry tofu, mushroom black bean burger patties followed by a delicious scoop of dates - cardamom ice cream. There are a lot of locally grown produce and products to choose from in the grocery / shopping area.

Pooja C.

Love their deli, whihc I have been going to a couple times a week now (I live in Seattle.. so it must be good, right?). Their selection of pastries and muffins is diverse and reasonably priced. I especially love the almond poppy muffin.

Their garden burger is also absolutely delicious and I highly recommend it, and is their homemade ice cream. The portion size for the ice cream is so incredibly generous that you’ll probably be better of sharing it.

Dazzle R.

Love this co-op! The one-time ownership fee was $100 when I joined a couple years ago which gets you access to organic and clean products, locally sourced, an amazing deli and juice/ espresso bar, and a merchandise loft full of gifts, textiles, and kitchenware.

Prices are definitely higher than at mainstream grocery stores, but the natural and organic selection is unmatched. Even the deli items are made with clean and organic ingredients. Weekly ad products and sales are where you can save a lot, so subscribing to the emails have been great to see whats on sale. Staff is always helpful and stay busy.

I also enjoy the location being off the main street in Mt Vernon and not far off the I5 exit. Parking can be challenging when busy but there is a larger private lot on the eastside of the underpass. Shop, get coffee, get lunch, eat in the loft... taking grocery shopping to another level of indulgence!