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Rainbow Grocery Cooperative
Grocery Store and Organic Grocery
Mission District, San Francisco
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"Fantastic bulk bin selection of teas"(3 Tips)
"olive bar and the cheese department."(3 Tips)
"Best grocery store in SF hands down."(2 Tips)
"All vegetarian, ethical and loads of fun."(20 Tips)
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Rebecca AllenAugust 15, 2017Rainbow Grocery is pretty much my reason for visiting San Francisco on a regular basis. Best grocery store in the world, hands down. All vegetarian, ethical and loads of fun.
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Daniel GraysonJuly 28, 2018I’m now obsessed. Bulk olive oil, soy sauce, every kind of rice and nut, and the prettiest damned produce I’ve ever seen.
Wilson Favre-DelerueMay 8, 2016MAGNIFICENT worker owned and operated shop. Stumbled upon it by chance and left wanting to eat/taste/drink it all. This is the definitive go-to grocery emporium for fresh, natural produce lovers.
Liz McLean KnightMay 1, 2016Bulk stuff is not necessarily cheaper than TJs or WhF, but they win at obscure stuff like nutritional yeast, vegan kimchi, local honey, fancy loose tea, vegan fresh meals, bulk moisturizer (!). Yep.
Andrew ZaengleinApril 13, 2018I love the grind your own fresh hazelnut and dark chocolate butter! Way better than that Nutella stuff.
Megan BryanApril 14, 2020I shop at this grocery store because of the convenient location, the food lunches, the good beer selection with good prices, and the deli and meat counter is one of the best in the city!- Ashley MowreyMarch 12, 2015Bulk bin everything. Weird, new, and random vegan things. Literally the best vegan cheese selection you'll find. Actually, their whole cheese selection is legit. Locally made and owned everything.
Shannon ZAugust 23, 2016Produce almost as good as the farmers market (but 3x more in price, and worth the convenience).
Jennifer KimSeptember 9, 2014Best damn grocery store in SF -- they have Xanthm gum in bulk so you don't have to spend a million dollars on a large bag. Waay better than Whole Foods
Ben 🐱 WillisFebruary 5, 2017Use their bulk foods to get great quality and cost effective foods. Experiment!
Harini SaladiOctober 25, 2013Has @siggisdairy, Straus @milk and @FieldRoast. Lots of fresh vegetables, fruits, cheeses and everything you could ask for. I'm so glad I can walk to this place :)
There is so much to like about this place. One of the largest bulk sections around! All of the produce is organic. YUM !!
Great bulk section and huge offering of organic and healthy products.
The anchor of all natural food stores in SF. Huge bulk section, awesome specials area, sale produce and dry goods, organic everything. NO MEAT! 20% off when you buy $100 of supplements.
Valeria KholostenkoOctober 26, 2011Great place to shop for groceries in SF! They have everything. Also, if you're lucky get the non-gluten free pastry with poppies and cherries, it is to die for!
Pro tip: their bulk coffee (by the likes of four barrel, de la Paz, stumptown, etc) is a lot cheaper than buying in cafes.
Spice section is the best I've seen.. berbere & harissa spice powders just arrived. Veggie section is loaded with fresh greens and a large variety of mushrooms.. organic grocery heaven!
Roberto CosenzaDecember 23, 2014Nice selection of natural foods. You can refill your soap containers but doing so it's more expensive than it should
Great organic and local options, and their cheese shop is outstanding. Wish they carried local, organic meats. But all veggie here.- This grocery store is worker owned and 99.8 percent vegetarian. The only meat you'll find here is their pet food and the animal rennet in some of their clearly marked cheeses.
- BommyAugust 3, 2014Amazing place to get groceries. Fantastic bulk bin selection of teas, spices, oils, nut butters, and grains.
BravoNovember 12, 2010A post modern collection of everything natural, local and healthy in San Francisco. You can find anything. Just don’t ask for steak! -Yigit Pura, Top Chef Just Desserts
Parking can be a beast, but if you're looking for something more natural/healthier, they probably have it. Also, they're really great about bulk orders, just call and ask.
- There are always free samples at the olive bar and the cheese department. Sometimes there are free samples in front of the customer service desk and the freezer section.
The various styles of kimchi in the fermented foods bulk bin aisle blow my mind.
Best retail business opportunity in SF: open an ethical meat store next door to Rainbow, be guaranteed plenty of business from people sick of shuttling between Rainbow and Trader Joes or Bi-Rite.
Heidi Lindström-GomezJanuary 12, 2015Love this store. Organic produce is of best quality. Wish there were more of these stores around .
Everything is organic and fresh from the farm. Terrific varieties, all vegetarian.
Amélie BeerensJanuary 2, 2015This kind of grocery store is just amazing! Choices, nice service... very helpfull!- BravoJanuary 27, 2010Worker-owned, with the freshest local produce outside of the farmer's market. Great cheese selection. Bulk area is expansive and prices are fair. -Preeti Mistry, Top Chef
Amazing vegetarian co-op grocery store. Love their cheese department especially.
Rosemarie McKeonDecember 6, 2011small sitting / waiting area w electrical outlets but no WIFI. Love bulk lotion and you can bring own bottle, weigh, fill and weigh before pay!
Favorite grocery (next to Berkeley bowl). No meat products. Acquire your prosciutto somewhere else.
Rita ParadaMarch 18, 2012Best Hungarian paprika you can get in San Francisco. You can also get quark and cheese curds here.
Lucy DJuly 4, 2013if you need rennet for cheese making, ask for it at the cheese counter. Liquid rennet for $7
Fantastic vegan selection! The vast array of tofu keeps me coming back.
Amy RappaportSeptember 25, 2014The dried pea soup is the best I have ever had and perfect for backpacking
Jonathan YankovichMarch 16, 2012Try the Walnut butter, it's in the back by the bulk. Comes from Berkeley!
Sarah MitroffMarch 31, 2012Often crowded and crazy, but its a mecca for healthy food and natural beauty products
Mario WimberlySeptember 13, 2012Nice selection of natural, organic, and gluten free options. I was impressed
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Rainbow Grocery Cooperative
1745 Folsom St (at 13th St)
San Francisco, CA 94103
United States
San Francisco, CA 94103
United States
We have been in San Francisco’s Mission District since 1975. We strive to offer resources, education and a forum for many local communities and organizations
Open until 9:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 9:00 AM–9:00 PM
(415) 863-0620
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