Whole Foods Market I St - Washington

The grocery section is pretty much the same as your standard Whole Foods, so I won't comment too much on that. The salad bar, however, was average at best. We came in the evening two days in a row. I just didn't see much that was vegan that also looked good or inviting. Many dish labels were also missing so I had no idea if they were safe. The whole operation felt unorganized. The location is great though, so that's that. This is a 2.5 rounded up to a 3.

I can't speak to their buffet, but the grocery section here is great! Most Whole Foods branded items will label Vegan/Vegetarian on the back of the product. Tons of vegan vegetarian options in the freezer section, the canned meals, and even in the snack isle. Great selection of tofu and faux meats as well. Updated from previous review on 2017-06-18

Plenty varieties for vegan. It's clean and well kept. Hot and cold food options available. Must try the seitan. The braised one. Typical wholefood dining area.

Usually I don't write a review when I didn't enjoy my experience, but this is a chain and I was so disappointed! I went for breakfast, and the only thing that they had vegan was tofu scramble, sweet potatoes, and plantains. There was plain oatmeal made with water, but the steel cut oats had cream. The coffee? Had to wait for a while until it was ready (745am). And when it was ready, it was crowded and hard to prepare your coffee. Also: No vegan desserts (exceptions: 1-2 cookies on a whole cookie wall; whole vegan apple pie). The grocery section downstairs had some vegan options, but I was looking for local products and ingredients and didn't find too much. I just always expect Whole Foods to have a variety of vegan options...

Having a supermarket conveniently located across the street from the Foggy Bottom Metro is a great perk. Whenever I find myself in the area, I make it a point to grab something from the bakery before heading home. Recently, I met up with a friend for coffee before visiting the nearby Textile Museum. I arrived first and had no trouble getting a cup of coffee. However, my friend arrived later and had to wait in line for fifteen minutes just to get a cup of decaf. Needless to say, they were not pleased with the wait and have no desire to return. If you have the time to spare, the coffee and variety of delicious pastries are a good value. But if you're in a rush, it might be best to look elsewhere and be prepared to pay more for your coffee.