BriarPatch Food Co-op

Great for organic food and their deli is great

Located in Grass Valley, California, this is one of the best natural food stores North of Sacramento and South of Ashland, OR. Fairly darn good hot/salad bar (too much dairly burning chile-like spicing, and oilyness), produce section, outdoor and indoor eating for munching down your salad and hot bar selections. They also have a deli and bulk foods. Overall, I don't shop much here due to the too-high prices. Perhaps once the solar system is paid for, they can lower prices? Also, I sent the coop this message today (3/3/2024): I'm guessing that a majority of people who have bought coffee at The Patch, and then never bought it again there (like me) because it has the worst flavor of any coffee from any coffee-based shop in Grass Valley/Nevada City district, would love to learn that you have assembled a Coffee Taste Test for workers (who drink coffee) at the Patch, in order to sample a wide variety of coffees you sell, and vote on which coffee to thereafter sell at the deli? Sincerely, Clay Olson, member 20XXX.

Every time I go here the employees are so rude to me. I have been very nice asking for things. They always have an attitude. If you don’t like working here quit!

Really great food and selection. The people that work here are really nice, and they have moving box recycling out font, and music sometimes. Seems the way a business should be run, imo. I reckon they will be continually successful with this motus operandi.

Best shopping in town! Great hot food, eat in or take home. Wonderfully helpful staff and super friendly, customer and community focused organization.

Love Briar Patch... It is very busy around 1230...if possible go early

Best local place to shop. Numerous options for meals for vegans. This is my happy grocery place.

Great vibes. Quality products. Friendly staff