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Honest Weight
100 Watervliet Ave, Albany, NY 12206, United States
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Mi
Review №1

Good location, shelves pretty well stocked, exceptional clean & friendly. Associates so kind & helpful. A lot of appreciation for my Army service (Army bb cap on) even from other patrons. Im definitely going back.

Tw
Review №2

I think almost everything here is organic or something like that. They sell all kind of groceries, meat, fish, poultry, coffee, tea, spices and plants. The shop arrangement is beautiful. You can also buy different kind of oils as much as you like by weighing with the weighing machine and put it in your own bottle. Same apply to coffee and spices. They also sell candles soaps and dog foods. Whoever never been there show go and visit there for at least once, its worth it.

Jo
Review №3

Honest Weight is the place to go if you are looking for virtually any hard to find healthy food items. Lots of organic produce and products along with a very good cheese department.

Me
Review №4

We absolutely love this store. We joined and are even thinking of giving some of our time towards the coop. From the organic produce to the bulk food section, we absolutely adore the fact that everything is labeled as organic, local, etc. We have been trying to eliminate single use plastic from our lives for some time and we bring our own reusable bags and containers to use.The front desk will weigh your containers so you can even use glass if you want to! We are hoping to go totally plastic-free at some point but still occasionally get convenience foods. It’s difficult in today’s world, but Honest Weight is helping in that endeavor!We are also plant-based and very health conscious and love that we can get so many items without plastic here. We love the kombucha on tap and the bulk tofu!

Jo
Review №5

One of the best coops weve been too:)

Am
Review №6

A great place to shop for bulk, hard to find or speciality items. Bulk section is awesome for alternative flours, spices, teas, coffees, and tons of things you didnt even know you needed. Love the cheese section for different hard to find cheeses. Produce is always nice, one of the only places you can get rhubarb in spring or Brussels sprouts on the stalk come fall.

E
Review №7

Lots of organic stuff, lots of high prices to go along with them. Still, its better to support this store than bigger ones that dont care about people.

Ri
Review №8

I love this place. They made a cake for my daughters first birthday. They customized it to have no sugar, but sweetened with maple syrup. The people working here are always friendly. The prices are also very reasonable. I just wish I lived closer. I would do all of my grocery shopping here.

Am
Review №9

I love this store! The staff is always so knowledgeable and helpful. Another thing thats great is they usually have things in stock that you cant find anywhere else, which is a major bonus!!

Al
Review №10

A home away from home, you can really get involved here and enjoy the benefits of being a member-owner. Unique place, local foods supporting the community and a wide variety of organic items. The bulk department is like no other and can help you on your plastic free pursuit.

Mi
Review №11

Great place, great selection of food that you just cant get in a typical market

Al
Review №12

Its a good place for people who like that sort of thing... I just go and buy local honey. Rulison if you have it overs if you dont... I support local honey

He
Review №13

As a person who is allergic to treenuts, they have a lot of nut free products! However, the place has a lot of nuts in the store, including a nut wall+a nut butter station. You can get fresh flour, sugars, honeys, butters, candys, fruits, meats, and more! Neighborhood is a little sus, but the store is very safe (nut pending). Also lots of vegan options!

Ka
Review №14

Always enjoying coming to this store. I come home with such beautiful groceries. Its special to have this honor system working so well.

Si
Review №15

Wonderful store!Staff is one of a kind and it makes such a difference shopping there. Joshua is always a huge help and so patient in tons of questions or item locations. Truly welcomingMichele is an amazing cashier who is so sweet and helpful even at the busiest moments. I always make sure I go to her register when she is there.Phil and Alex are also gems! They go out of there way to explain things and answer questionsFavorite place to shop!Excellent products

Ho
Review №16

Excellent vegan food is served here plus vegetarian. Customer service and the service staff is very helpful the food was very fresh and delicious. Cashiers are very pleasant and very helpful too I loved it. You can eat outside

Pa
Review №17

Large selection of fresh vegetables and bulk grains and flours. Very helpful, friendly and courtesy staff. Very clean. Delicious prepared food available.

Qi
Review №18

Delicious hearty healthy food, and clean spacious restroom, and plentiful of outdoor dinning space, and ev charging stations a massive 6 plugs.

Ki
Review №19

With me starting my new path of healthiness... I love the variety of things Honest Weight Food Co-op has.

St
Review №20

Love this store!! Glad I discovered it because I found out they sell Ines Rosales tortas de aceite from Spain. Theyre not easy to find and much more expensive online. Plus I lucked out as they were ON SALE!! The staff were very helpful and courteous. I could spend hours strolling the aisles of this store. Will be visiting again soon.

ta
Review №21

Good quality food and amazing selection to choose from. Bring more variety!

Qu
Review №22

I go everyday, multiple times a day.

Cr
Review №23

One of the most amazing food centers I have been to on the east coast. Clean, customer service is outstanding, everyone is so helpful and full of love. Please stop by even if you are just browsing. Incredible beyond words.

Je
Review №24

Shhh, don’t tell people this place is amazing! Vegan selections are expansive without gouging your bank account. Well, only if you have control to stay on budget.

Ta
Review №25

One of the best places for organic foods at good prices...I shall return!

Fa
Review №26

Prices are on the high spectrum of course. The people who shop here were decently rude and havent heard of the words excuse me or thank you. The staff was very helpful and nice except one who just didnt seem to care about anything. But I guess thats normal in a member owned coop. Everything I got there was quality wise great! I also really liked to see the electric car charging stations. Very nice touch :) great selection of cheese, bulk items and herb/vegetable plants! I loved finding some special items like lingonberry jam and Ayinger Beer! All around a good place to go get your special items. Id just try to go at a less busy time next time.

Ca
Review №27

Honest Weight is the best place to shop for healthy whole foods, organic foods and products and quality nutritional supplements. Their prices are relative to what other outlets offer on similar items and I dont have to question the quality or freshness of the products Honest Weight offers. I would recommend Honest Weight to anyone looking to better the quality of the products they are purchasing.

Pr
Review №28

Poor working conditions....Why are we forced to wear masks if we are vaccinated? No covid symptoms, and are socially distanced....????I know, cause the CDC yadi, yadi, yadi...Sheep....all a bunch or Sheep....

Sa
Review №29

My favorite grocery store in the Capital Region!! So great especially for anyone who is on a zero waste/sustainable journey or someone who wants to support local farms and businesses

Ca
Review №30

Great place to shop! Extremely friendly and helpful staff!!

Si
Review №31

Has local and organic produce, BYO jar program and some of the best, freshest food in Albany!

Ki
Review №32

Best place in capital district for fresh produce and vegan food.

Ky
Review №33

Im trying to convince more people to go with me more often. I love their selection and their prices. Some things definitely run more on the expensive side but thats the price you pay when you want earth and body conscious foods. Their standards for produce are high for a reason and Im grateful. Cant wait to stop by again!!

Mi
Review №34

Everyone is very friendly and helpful. They have a variety of healthy food and you can buy in bulk. Had a stress free time

Ar
Review №35

Ive always wanted to go to a bulk store and I was amazed by how many items there were. Many items in the store were a bit pricey for me, but most of the bulk items were very reasonable and I loved that I could choose the exact amount I wanted. I tried a bunch of different salts. Im not from this area so I didnt buy any groceries, but they had many options for vegans, meat eaters, and everything in between. Many groceries, prepared foods, baked goods, plus the food and drinks at the cafe and a great selection of household products.I didnt buy the pie, but it was very cute.

An
Review №36

Best place to shop for high quality food. Amazing selection.

Me
Review №37

This is a great grocery store for people who want locally and sustainably sourced products. Another plus is being able to bring your own containers from home for items they have in bulk. Downside is the steep price of products. Its good if you are only buying a few things.

Th
Review №38

Good produce, bulk goods. Good but not great cheese and meat selection. Needs a good in-store bakery. After seeing the owners response, and after another visit, I have a couple of comments. First, the cheese. My preference is always to have cheese cut to order. Pre-cut cheeses are rarely the size I want (usually too small) and often the entire large piece is pre-cut, meaning that if the vendor is willing to cut to order they have to start a new wheel (or whatever) and that doesnt seem fair. A display of lots of pre-cut pieces says thats how you want and expect to sell it. As for meats, there were cuts I was not able to buy there (Hanger steak, for example) but the impression I get is that the meats are from a single provider, hence limited to what that provider offers. This is by no means a condemnation, but I live an hour away and I am more likely to make the trip if the display and variety were more than I would see at the local market. But I will be back for cheese (which I buy a lot of) and meat (which I eat less of) and the odd bit of seafood (which for the most part I am happy with locally.) Now for grains and bulk items, you guys are great. Maybe I should have led with that?

No
Review №39

Pride of Albany. I bring out of town visitors to show them how awesome it is here.

da
Review №40

Found exactly what I was looking for, great local ingredients.

By
Review №41

I travel an hour twice a month to come here because of the numerous vegan grocery items, the bulk section, the deli and the bakery. The plants they offer are also top notch. Its one of my favorite places to shop at in the Albany area.

Al
Review №42

My favorite bulk store. Huge variety of products, amazing shop for vegans

Wi
Review №43

I absolutely love this place!!! You dont mind spending a couple of extra bucks for your groceries or maybe some other items your looking for to help support Local business then THIS is the place to stop at. Everything you need for your Fridge, cupboards, or home is here! Go see for yourself!

Ni
Review №44

I would be loath to move from the area because it would mean leaving this grocery store behind. Best bulk selection EVER. Always well-staffed, always a great selection on, like, literally everything. I love this place.

Be
Review №45

I Love the Bulk & Organic Varietyof Food to Choose from 👍🏻🤩

Do
Review №46

Love this place! Everything I need, fresh juice, espresso, homeopathic remedies, rescue remedy...This is THE go-to place for everything!!

Su
Review №47

I love Honest Weight. It has a great selection of healthy and organic food. Every aisle is well organized so you can easily find what you need. They have an area where you can buy coffee and food to go, including a salad bar and a choice of three soups. There are many vegan and vegetarian selections available in the aisles and in the to go section. They also have an area with books, magazines, and organic health and beauty products.

Le
Review №48

Best selection of healthy, organic, and/or local groceries. The best staff in the capital region.

Mi
Review №49

Clean great variety of healthy foods good place to get bulk items and fresh food it helps a lot with trying to live less waste buying in bulk. The staff is friendly there and you can earn coins for charity of your choice in the box at the door. Kids love picking the charity box. Fresh flowers plants and pumpkins.

ca
Review №50

My first co-op. I love this place. I have loved it since we first met, on Central Ave, with its awkward parking and handpainted signs. Now, its all bright and shiny, in Waterviliet. I thought I would hate the new Honest Weight, but in truth, I love it. Much like myself, it may look different, but underneath, its all hippie.

Je
Review №51

Favorites are bulk foods section and supplements section. Literally everything can be found there!

Pa
Review №52

Spent 2 hours here!! So many options and I wanted to see them all ;)

co
Review №53

The house made curry chicken salad is worth the trip. We like to pick up the chicken salad, a baguette, a few small cheeses, an apple or two, a bottle of Nine Pin Belgium cider... Perfect picnic for Oct 2020 power outage. Cheese selection is one of the best in area, with lots of crackers, fruit/fig spreads to go with.

Be
Review №54

Great space. Delicious fresh meals on site. Love the pastries!

Dw
Review №55

They have gluten free!! I can eat!!

La
Review №56

I absolutely adore Honest Weight. Its a store that aligns with my values and has just about everything I need. Products are a bit pricey unless you buy in bulk. The bulk spices are so affordable, and they have almost every spice you can think of!

Mi
Review №57

People are helpful and very pleasant and have a great variety of merchandise so it is easy to get what you want

El
Review №58

I love this store..friendly volunteers, good food, good coffee and good prices!

bu
Review №59

One of the best healthy foods stores that I have ever visited. Great deli/restaurant inside.

St
Review №60

My family buys bulk nutritional yeast at Honest Weight because the price is good and we use a lot of it! I go to HW for special items and produce when I need it to be extra fresh and tasty. I bought Brussels sprouts for Thanksgiving and they came out perfectly.

Dy
Review №61

When you need something obscure, organic or normal honest weight generally has a version of it. I typically go there for the bulk spices and cheeses. The produce tends to follow the farmers seasons more closely than a traditional grocery. So if you want something off season it isnt as fresh but if you get something during season then it is great. As far as price it can be really expensive but if you become a member it is on par with whole foods and if you are a member worker then it is as if not more cheaper than the traditional stores

DA
Review №62

Friendly staff, fresh produce and not overpriced even without a membership, what more could you ask for.

An
Review №63

Really nice first time experience

Jk
Review №64

Love this place. Great prepared food and a good selection for a bulk grocery coop.

An
Review №65

Its an earthy crunchy co-op, does what whole foods does but cheaper, also the meat section is GREAT

El
Review №66

They always have the unusual ingredient Im looking for!

Ro
Review №67

Great place to shop for natural goods . The variety of offers is really impressive .

Mi
Review №68

Cant rate less than one star. I was forced to have to wear a mask over my nose. I am a heavy smoker and breathe heavy I cannot breathe through my nose it burns and gives me a headache. .mask mongering. They would not let me buy the products so I just had to leave them at checkout. Refusing to sell to me.i was complying ,i did have a mask on the whole time just not over my big nose.if i wasnt complying then i would have walked into the store without one on completely.

An
Review №69

Great place if your into consumption of organic grocery items. They also have conventional produce as well. Watch for great sales as well. Bulk foods, hot and cold lunch items. Grass fed meats, wild seafood items and micro brews. Whew, the list goes on. If you favor healthy eating with seasonal produce from local farmers its a great place to stop.

Th
Review №70

A great grocery store, with endless variety and best of all, you can bring your own (clean) containers so you dont have to generate ever more plastic into our oceans and landfills! Lots of local produce, nuts, flours, teas, meats... Who knew so much variety is available from local producers! Thats why everythings fresh here. Oh, and the stuff from afar? (coffee, chocolate, bananas, etc): fair trade.

Ro
Review №71

VERY knowledgeable staff...also eager to assist. There are always employees and volunteers available everywhere. Fantastic bulk items, including gluten free .

Tr
Review №72

First time there loved itv

al
Review №73

Best place to get food around here and we are 40 minutes away

Br
Review №74

Amazing selection of organic foods and ingredients.

Pe
Review №75

This has grown into a beautiful store selling healthy food (and cheese.)

Ro
Review №76

Interesting selection of goods, not the cheapest but nice veggies in the middle of winter. Bulk foods ppl are super nice. Some checkout clerks could do better with customer service.

Qu
Review №77

Moving towards a vegan lifestyle is one of the most difficult decisions Ive ever had to make. Honest Weight helps with the vegan lifestyle by providing vegan and vegetarian foods and drinks. Ive never seen so many healthier options in a grocery store my life (aside from Whole Foods in which I never shopped). This is because I lived in urban neighborhoods where choosing a healthy lifestyle is very rare. The prices are reasonable to a little steep depending on what you are getting. The food that you can measure out such as grains, nuts, coffee, etc are very steep per lb. But there are cheaper options without sacrificing quality.

Ri
Review №78

Awesome place & a great selection of different varieties of food also nice staff

Ha
Review №79

Watched the manager tell a young girl he’d follow her through the store and then watched him follow her.

Vi
Review №80

I called the small Whole Foods of Albany.... fantastic place, food and service..!!!

Al
Review №81

Love the Kombucha taps and the great selection of beer, flour alternatives and local items not found anywhere else.

Ri
Review №82

Love the produce and bulk spices

ja
Review №83

Flour and some products are cheaper there for better quality, while others are more expensive. Some items that save me money are only available at there stores. Yogurt, and several other products are ultimately cheaper there, and on top of that its a better product.

Wi
Review №84

Great deli, outdoor seating, good selection of foods.

Em
Review №85

Love the coop. The bulk section is phenomenal.I wish their staff directed customers more to follow COVID rules.

Cl
Review №86

Awesome place. Helpful staff.

Pa
Review №87

An excellent selection of bulk, prepared, and packaged foods for the natural and health minded. I am a member of the the coop and find it amazing.

Ma
Review №88

Very nice store! Great items!Friendly service!

SB
Review №89

This healthy market has all u could want including fresh water for $.35 cents a gallon! Fab to go hot and cold health foods GF bakery items and Tons of fresh produce too! Ill be back !

Ma
Review №90

Its the best place for produce, bulk foods, and anything healthy. If you like wholesome foods... and some treats... Definitely give this store a try!

Al
Review №91

Bustling store filled with unique food! Delicious sandwiches at the deli and vegan burritos on the hot bar. The soup and rolls are divine. We stock up on their blocks of tofu and love to try something new each visit. And if you need a vegan or gluten free cake, you HAVE to order one from Honest Weight. The bakery is amazing!

Eb
Review №92

Everyone is always so friendly and knowledgeable! If they dont know, theyll find someone who does! I always find something I didnt come for! I love that they have bulk items. Saves me from buying a 5lb bag of something Ill use 2 tbsp of!

He
Review №93

Good selection, good people.

Ma
Review №94

Very organized 🙂

Th
Review №95

The best co OP I have ever been to.

Th
Review №96

This is a very nice local health food store in Albany. When you enter into the store you see the lovely produce area filled with great veggies and plants. They do have a bulk area, I believe. There is an nice deli inside if you are hungry and a seating area to eat. You really do get the feeling of community inside.

Es
Review №97

Wonderful atmosphere. Pretty much any health product you are looking for is here

Ja
Review №98

The parking lot can be a bloodsport. But the selection of artisanal soaps, and bulk items (including loose spices) is totally worth risking some blood stains on your baja hoodie, while you beat someone to half to death with their birkenstock over them parking their Chrysler 300 with Missouri license plates in an EV charging spot. And the staff are super friendly!

Br
Review №99

This is a great place, but it aint easy on the wallet, let me tell you...Id rather spend my dough here, however, getting high quality healthful nourishment, than at the hospital later!Tremendous selection - foods, cooking tools, clothing. Its come a long way since its humble Lark Street beginnings!

th
Review №100

Great selection on organic product. Only issue is price leading to high side.

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  • Address:100 Watervliet Ave, Albany, NY 12206, United States
  • Site:https://www.honestweight.coop/
  • Phone:+1 518-482-2667
Categories
  • Health food store
  • Cheese shop
  • Coffee shop
  • Deli
  • Health food restaurant
  • Grocery store
  • Herb shop
  • Juice shop
  • Supermarket
Working hours
  • Monday:8am–9pm
  • Tuesday:8am–9pm
  • Wednesday:8am–9pm
  • Thursday:8am–9pm
  • Friday:8am–9pm
  • Saturday:8am–9pm
  • Sunday:8am–9pm
Service options
  • No-contact delivery:Yes
  • Delivery:Yes
  • In-store shopping:Yes
  • Takeaway:Yes
  • Dine-in:Yes
Health and safety
  • Mask required:Yes
  • Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits:Yes
  • Safety dividers at checkout:Yes
Highlights
  • Great produce:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
Offerings
  • Organic products:Yes
  • Prepared foods:Yes
  • Salad bar:Yes
Amenities
  • Public toilet:Yes
  • Wi-Fi:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
Payments
  • Cheques:Yes
  • Debit cards:Yes
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
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