[retiredguy123]

I went to Sprouts today, just to browse. To me, it looks a lot like Earth Fare that went out of business. They have a lot of stuff, but I don't think it will replace Publix as my favorite grocery store. The prices seem comparable to Publix for the things that I buy. Maybe someone can point out something that would cause me to return.

[PugMom]

did you happen to notice any of the brands they carry?

[pauld315]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

I went to Sprouts today, just to browse. To me, it looks a lot like Earth Fare that when out of business. They have a lot of stuff, but I don't think it will replace Publix as my favorite grocery store. The prices seem comparable to Publix for the things that I buy. Maybe someone can point out something that would cause me to return.

It won't last, people here will not support them just like they didn't support Earth Fare. I wonder if they did any market research before opening here.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by PugMom

did you happen to notice any of the brands they carry?

Lots of different brands, but most of them I didn't recognize. Lots of organic stuff, which I don't care about.

[Babubhat]

Don’t know if the West Coast healthy food and prices will play well here. Time will tell.

[MsPCGenius]

Their targeted shoppers are those focused on healthy eating... which typically comes at a higher price.

Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc., is a supermarket chain headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, USA. The grocer offers a wide selection of natural and organic foods

[UpNorth]

Will probably just divide their target market with the folks shopping at Fresh Market just up the street.

[44Apple]

Open less than 72 hours and some here are already predicting their demise.

[Paul1934]

Met with several friends during the recent high holy days, who went to the opening event. My take away was the report of a house special of $12. For a dozen eggs. Further their registers crashed and had to resort to your order is free.
Not encouraging.
As an aside the entrance looks like a demolition derby to get out, esp. heading northbound

[Mleeja]

The wife and I drove by the store on Friday and Sunday. Both times the parking lot was full. We were wondering how long it would take before there would be a negative post here. We predicted two days. Glad you all didn’t disappoint. 😁

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by Mleeja

The wife and I drove by the store on Friday and Sunday. Both times the parking lot was full. We were wondering how long it would take before there would be a negative post here. We predicted two days. Glad you all didn’t disappoint. 😁

My intent was to not be negative. Just posted what I observed.

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by Paul1934

Met with several friends during the recent high holy days, who went to the opening event. My take away was the report of a house special of $12. For a dozen eggs. Further their registers crashed and had to resort to your order is free.
Not encouraging.
As an aside the entrance looks like a demolition derby to get out, esp. heading northbound

Every opening event in The Villages is a challenge…..after you been around for awhile you will learn.
BTW shopped at Publix this morning. The register I choose was jammed or something, OMG
I had to wait almost 5 minutes……not encouraging. I will go back.
Guess you will not.

[asianthree]

Stopped Sunday morning, because needed shrimp. Only a hand full of people shopping, but lots of employees. I was big earth fare, since we don’t buy anything with preservatives or additives. Their brands are pretty common for organic, usually their own brand.

I had just did my TJ’s run on Friday, so didn’t need much. Spent less than 19 minutes getting what I needed. Have shopped Sprouts for long time, if you grew up with healthy organic, non preservatives, than you will be happy, and know cost is never an issue.

If you are a fast food, could care less how many preservatives are in your food, don’t waste your money, at Sprouts. Publix is right down the street.

I miss Earth fare, and if Whole Foods was closer I would shop there couple times a week. By the way the shrimp were excellent, as was the raw cashews I used for supper today. Wish they would open at 6am but not going to happen. The 10 pm close will be interesting, to see if it’s worth staying that late

[Michael 61]

Shopped Sprouts all the time back in Colorado - so glad it is here - will be a frequent shopper - Has a lot of what Whole Foods has, but much cheaper.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Originally Posted by Paul1934

Met with several friends during the recent high holy days, who went to the opening event. My take away was the report of a house special of $12. For a dozen eggs. Further their registers crashed and had to resort to your order is free.
Not encouraging.
As an aside the entrance looks like a demolition derby to get out, esp. heading northbound

I was at the opening day, which was only 2 days ago. The "recent High Holy days" were in September of last year. Unless you mean the Christian high holy day of Easter, which isn't until April. So if they reported to you the price of eggs at the 2-day-ago event, last September, then you need to go to your local preacher and let them know you've spoken to god.

Second of all - I didn't see any eggs for $12/dozen. Happy Eggs were available at $6-something, and they had Handsome Eggs as well for nearly the same price, maybe a little more. They ALSO had Heritage Eggs for something like $9/dozen, but those are specialty eggs and you're paying the premium for that. I personally wouldn't, I'd just go to a farm that had a variety of breeds and ask for a mixed dozen from them, for around $6/dozen.

They had other eggs as well, all within the $5-9 range, per dozen.

The register worked fine while I was there, maybe this happened in the first couple of hours of being opened or after I left. I was there around lunch time.

Their prices are similar to those at Publix, but Sprouts specializes in produce and offers a wide variety of local seasonal produce.