Welcome to City Market/Onion River Co-op
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82 S Winooski Ave, Burlington, VT 05401 Hotline: (802) 861-9700
If you're wandering through the heart of Burlington, Vermont, you simply cannot miss City Market/Onion River Co-op, a vibrant co-op that stands out for its commitment to quality and sustainability. Nestled at 82 S Winooski Ave, this bustling market is more than just a grocery store—it's a community hub that embodies the spirit of collaborative consumption.
Upon entering, you're greeted by an enticing aroma that wafts through the aisles. The market boasts an impressive selection of organic produce, local specialties, and an array of prepared foods that cater to various dietary preferences, including vegan and vegetarian options. The produce section is particularly noteworthy, featuring fresh and diverse local fruits and vegetables. Shoppers rave about the unique varieties of apples and other fresh produce that are often hard to find elsewhere.
- Hot Bar Delights: The hot food area has received accolades for its delicious offerings—think barbecued ribs that might be sticky and indulgent, but with a promise of organic sourcing. It’s a guilty pleasure you won’t regret!
- Build-Your-Own Sandwich Bar: For those who prefer a more personalized meal, the deli features a make-your-own sandwich bar stocked with high-quality ingredients, perfect for a quick yet satisfying bite.
- Bulk Section Wonders: The bulk section is a treasure trove, allowing you to fill containers with spices, grains, and more, reinforcing a commitment to reducing plastic waste.
What makes City Market truly special, however, is its dedication to community and customer service. Many patrons highlight the helpfulness and friendliness of the staff, often going above and beyond to ensure an enjoyable shopping experience. A notable anecdote shared by a happy customer featured an employee stepping in during a chaotic moment, a testament to the cooperative’s supportive atmosphere.
Yes, some might argue that the prices are a bit higher compared to standard grocery stores. However, visitors like Timothy C. and Winter B. emphasize that the quality justifies the cost. With everything from fresh baked goods to made-on-site kombucha on tap, you truly feel like you're investing in your health and supporting local farmers.
Whether you’re a Burlington local or a visitor like Angela A., who shops here every time she’s in town, City Market/Onion River Co-op leaves a lasting impression. From its clean, well-organized environment to its commitment to sustainability, this co-op is more than just a place to shop—it's a vibrant community experience. If you’re in the area, make it a point to stop by; you’ll leave not only with great ingredients but with a deeper appreciation for what a cooperative grocery experience can offer.
YESSSSS!!! This place is FANTASTIC! My brother and I were visiting Vermont in October for the Fall colors like millions do every year! Literally...millions! 2 million this year made their way to Vermont for the colors! After seeing them for myself, I can see why and then some! Our first night there..we needed stuff for our overpriced air bnb. We headed downtown. We thankfully came across this co-op. What a great store! Like every co-op tho...verrrrry overpriced. I mean..:wow! It's funny to me too bc you think... co-op = hippies = cheap people = cheap prices. Back in the 90s, I posed as a hippie (any hippie after the 60s is a poser hahaha) and I traveled all over the country with other hippies. Festival to festival, concerts to concerts. We followed Phish, the Dead, Rusted Root and others. We learned how to be crazy cheap haha! So when you see a co-op, or at least when I do...I think... hippies shop here! Bc that's how it was back then! ANYWAY!.... The prices didn't keep us away. We were visiting after all and needed stuff. Tourists spend tons of money. I'm still cheap tho lol. This store has everything. Smells amazing! I was very excited to see that they carried Zevia soda. The co-op here in Boise..nope. So City Market earned an extra star for that haha. Store is very clean, wide aisles, great hot food area to order from. Just a great store. Employees... super nice. Quick story -- dude went into the bathroom and saw me heading for it. He basically sprinted to it. He was in there FOREVERRRR!! My brother and I were convinced he was doing drugs in there. Do we know for sure? No of course not. We started knocking bc I thought he passed out. 20 mins later he comes storming out, screaming at me hahahaha! I had a few words for him as well. I went in, he started banging on the door while I was in there. I was in and out. I come out and my brother told me this nice lady from the customer service desk through him out of the store lol. Whoever she is..this store deserves 10 more stars! She knew he was up to something in there. Then he comes out, acting like an irate a-hole...haha! Thanks City Market for that employee! She's a bad ass! If you've been, you love this store. If you haven't...and you go in the future, you'll absolutely LOVE this place! Truly a great co-op. I do love Boise co-op (the downtown one. Meridians sucks) but something about this place ... I just like..better. Thanks for reading, YelperOnioners! Cheers!
This place is actually really cool. No matter what you buy, the quality is good. If you go to their hot bar and buy something like I did like barbecued ribs, as fattening, sticky, and greasy as they are, you know they're going to be organic fattening, sticky, and greasy ribs.
Awesome little market! Great prepared foods and make your own sandwich bar. Fresh fruit, everything very high quality. Impressive bulk section. I always stop here when I'm in the area! Employees are super friendly.
Great shop. A little bit overpriced but it's as crunchy as you can get. Fantastic produce, everything super fresh. Love the breads as well. Great vegan and vegetarian options
I love this co-op. Great selection of fruits and vegetables, organic, healthy foods.
Fresh, varied local produce, including varieties of apples I'd never seen before. And of course fabulous bread. Was particularly glad to pick up a huge glass bottle of maple syrup: just don't want to buy more plastic. I shop here every time I'm in Burlington, sometimes several times.
Good food ! No issues with the one time that I visited. So go city market and they have a membership which is cool
I'm not a co-op member, and I wish a co-op like this was near me! There is a huge selection of fresh foods, spices, coffees, packaged goods, breads, frozen items, and more! Many of the offerings like the spices and grains can be placed into your own containers.
Really great selection of local fresh produce, beer, kombucha, and basically everything else! Was visiting out of town, favorite part was the Aqua ViTea kombucha on tap. Ended up being about the same price as buying their retail bottles but you also get to pick really cute labels which is nice if you plan to reuse the bottles. Everything is well stocked and store is very clean. Check out was quick, service was great.