In the Store
What can you do in thirty minutes or less at Ellwood Thompson's?
Shopping before breakfast? Or maybe you just need a pick-me-up. When you arrive at Ellwood's start with a cup of fair-trade coffee from the Counter Culture kiosk. Don't forget to get some beans for your home brew.
As you meander past our bulk department, consider stocking up on dried fruits, nuts, seeds, rice, beans, grains, granola, trail mixes and snacks. You can buy exactly the amount you need and feel good about purchasing products without packaging -- a great way to help the environment.
Behind the bulk aisle, you'll notice the supplements and body care department where you can stock up on vitamins, supplements, herbal remedies and toiletries.
Visit produce and pick up some fruits and veggies. If you're short on time and need to increase your fresh produce intake, grab containers of cut fruit and vegetables. They're great for snacks or added to salads, yogurt, kabobs or stir-fries.
As you pass the dairy case, be sure to grab some of our locally produced tofu. It's available plain or in a variety of flavors. Check out our organic milk, yogurt and vegan offerings and you'll find the best prices in town. At the end of the aisle you'll enter the indulgence area. Pick up some delicious gourmet cheese and one of our staff-pick wines to have on hand for an impromptu gathering.
Next, visit the bread table and baskets where you can choose wonderful varieties from five local bakeries as well as other specialty and imported breads. From herb-infused foccacias to hearty wheat sandwich slices, you'll want to stock up on these delicious staples.
Strolling down the grocery aisles, you'll find all of the essentials needed for the days ahead. Soups, crackers, rice, jams, cereals, you name it … all in a multitude of flavors, all free of HFCS, trans fats, hydrogenated oils, artificial flavors, colors and preservatives. Gluten-free and vegan options abound. After you prepare delicious meals with these goodies, you'll undoubtedly need to do some cleaning, so don't forget to grab some all-natural cleaning products.
Once you're finished in the grocery department, head back to our full-service meat department for seafood selections monitored by the Monterey Bay Aquarium's Seafood Watch program to ensure low mercury levels and proper harvesting.
If meat is a part of your diet, you'll love the ethics and taste of Polyface Farms from Swoope, VA. All of the animals at Polyface are treated with respect and great care. Because they're happy, well-fed and well cared for, the end result is delicious meat produced with a conscience. Other organic, grass-fed, free range options are also available in the meat case.
The delightful smell of freshly prepared, delicious fare leads you to the back of the store where you'll find Ellwood's Kitchen. The hot bar has a hot steaming breakfast; take some to go. Or if you're in the mood for lunch, grab a pre-made sandwich, fill up at the salad bar, or have one of Ellwood's own recipes from behind the deli case.
As you head to the front of the store to check out, the frozen case awaits you. Stock your freezer with some organic frozen pizzas and other convenient yet healthy foods. There's even local sorbet.
Check out, and if you've brought your own bags you'll get $.10 credit for each one used.
That's it -- you're in and out in 30 minutes with breakfast, lunch or dinner to go. Oh, and don't forget about the coffee.
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Monthly Specials
What's in stock and what's on sale! Download our monthly specials flyer. (PDF, large file)
Gift Cards Are Here!
Gift cards can be purchased for any amount. The gift card can be used in any department and the balance remaining on the card will appear on your receipt when it's used. Look for gift cards hanging around the checkout areas.
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