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Wheatsville Food Co-op
3101 Guadalupe, 512/478-2667
photo by John Anderson
This local co-op is not just for members only. Not only is it a great neighborhood grocery store, the prepared foods are great for lunch.
Other Locations
Wheatsville Food Co-op, 4001 S. Lamar
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Best of Austin Awards
- 2024: Readers Neighborhood Grocery
- 2023: Readers Neighborhood Grocery
- 2022: Readers Neighborhood Grocery
- 2021: Readers Neighborhood Grocery (Wheatsville Co-op)
- 2019: Readers Neighborhood Grocery
- 2018: Readers Neighborhood Grocery
- 2017: Readers Best Neighborhood Grocery
- 2016: Readers Best Neighborhood Grocery
- 2015: Readers Best Neighborhood Grocery/Convenience (TIE: Wheatsville; Fresh Plus)
- 2015: Critics Best No. 1 Most Knowledgeable (Monica at Wheatsville)
- 2013: Readers Best Neighborhood Grocery/Convenience (Wheatsville Co-op)
- 2012: Readers Best Neighborhood Grocery (Wheatsville Co-op)
- 2011: Readers Best Neighborhood Grocery
- 2010: Readers Best Neighborhood Grocery
- 2009: Critics Tastiest Riff on Nawlins, Vegan-Style (Wheatsville's Popcorn Tofu Po'boy)
- 2008: Readers Best Neighborhood Grocery
- 2007: Readers Best Neighborhood Grocery (TIE: Fresh Plus, Wheatsville)
- 2004: Critics Best Place to be a Faux Vegetarian
- 2004: Readers Best Gourmet/Specialty Grocery (Wheatsville Co-op)
- 2003: Critics Best Reason Not to Have a Cell Phone
- 2003: Readers Best Neighborhood Grocery
- 2001: Critics Best Place For Nut Heads
- 1998: Critics Best Human-scale Place To Buy Good Food
- 1997: Critics Best Samosas
- 1993: Critics Best Place To Pick Up A Romantic Lunch
- 1992: Critics Best Bulk Tofu
- 1991: Readers Best Live Music In A Grocery
- 1990: Readers Best Grocery, Member-owned
- 1990: Readers Best Live Music In A Grocery
First Plates Awards
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