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    Central Co-op

    3.9 (36 reviews)
    Closed 7:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    Arie L.

    I'm so proud to have this in our city. Welcome back, glad you can call this location your new home. It's definitely an upgrade from the former area on 6th ave. With a deli seating, huge assortment of beverages and skincare, and lots of parking. However, I do miss the old thrift store here and I thought it was supposed to locate to hilltop so that the community there would have access to more fresh veggies and fruits?! (Right?) Anyways, I'm glad they opened and members can now be happy. I'm happy that they have a burrito station. $7.99 for a huge happy baby burrito with fillings galore. And I love the beautiful plants/planters that are for sale, available outside!

    Fresh carrot, beet, and ginger juice!
    Laura H.

    I shop at the co-op pretty regularly, since I live nearby, but this review is for the juice bar. I have been planning on getting a juice here since the co-op opened. I don't know what took me so long. You really can't beat the price. For $5 or the equivalent to a latte, you can get fresh squeezed juice and/or vegetables. I opted for carrot, beet, and ginger. It was delicious and healthy and I felt good afterward. A+. I will be back very soon for juice!

    Dispenser empty, two half used rolls on toilet tank. Unhygienic.
    Renee S.

    The grand opening of Central Co-op has been a long time coming and I can say with certainty it's a huge asset to the North End as part of the recent growth explosion which is making Tacoma increasingly a more desirable place to call home (shhh, yeah I know, let's keep that quiet).... back to review specificity.... I've been twice now and couldn't be more pleased with the offerings, layout, and space. A huge bulk section of what you expect: grains, flours, beans, dried fruits and granolas, grind your own nut butters, and vats of varied honeys and spices & herbs, seasonings and teas. The produce section is vast for a natural foods store, including both typical and the less common, such as the wonderful turmeric root I grabbed to cold-press with carrots and clementines. Another joy to discover are the raw, grass-fed artisan cheeses from local farms (and California) and the genuinely cage-free eggs from four sources. The hot bar hasn't let me down as everything has tasted fresh and delicious for two dinners, even when the warming lamp made the tops appear somewhat dry, all was very fresh tasting. They have a taqueria I've yet to try, but am excited as beans to try! I was happy to see that all containers and "silver"ware for eat-in /take-out can be composted. Yay! They have their liquor license, so beers and wine are an option as well. I haven't perused yet, but I'm sure they must have some organic and gluten-free options, which is exciting. I loved the bread section...all natural, quality yumminess. Compared to nearby Safeway and Metropolitan Market's (which I ADORE) I would say Central Co-op doesn't compete, but complements, with the vast array of items not being available at either of those places. Their competitor would be Marlene's Natural Foods Market on 38th in south Tacoma. Other than Marlene's salad bar, I won't miss heading in that direction for my natural products as Central seems to have them beat on a variety and better prices. I'm glad about proximity to Ruston Point shopping area, Ruston Way waterfront, Point Defiance Park and the ferry terminal. What an awesome place to grab picnic foods and drinks which are good for you. Their large eat-in area is a great place to sit down and quick eat indoors, with plenty of tables. Welcome to the neighborhood Central Co-op! Glad you're here!

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    Rusty S.

    Yay, they're finally open! I've been watching the development of this space with anticipation for the past two years or so. My child and I attended their Grand Opening today: what fun! They had a pygmy goat petting zoo set up in the parking lot, face painting, sample giveaways, and fresh grilled corn and sausages from Uli's Famous Sausages cooked up by Uli himself. It was hard to get a 'feel' for the shopping experience here inside the store since they were so crazy busy today, but the space is big, bright, and stocked with lots of fresh produce and other good stuff. We just picked up some fresh fruit on this trip, but I'm sure we'll be back soon (like, maybe later today even). So glad to welcome this business to the neighborhood!

    T T.

    Outstandingly friendly and warm staff. Clean and bright. Terrific selection of natural and local foods . Excellent taqueria bar and juice bar. We will be back!

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    I love this place it has tons of cool natural products and a lot of stuff is locally made

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    Everything here is way to expensive. 10 dollars for a sandwich with just meat and cheese. No wonder the place is a ghost town

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    Ask the Community - Central Co-op

    Do I have to be a member to shop?

    Nope, we just walked right in, opened to the Public. Not sure what Co-op actually means but these stores always have good healthy stuff a lot of which may be considered high end, certainly high quality!

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    I am so extremely grateful to have Central Coop in Tacoma and in the neighborhood I live in.

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