It’s a “soft” opening as their grand opening is scheduled for mid September.
They have products on the shelves and in the coolers, but they don’t have much in the way of produce yet. They have a selection of meats and cheeses, some bulk items, coffees and teas, and various natural type shelf items (such as you normally find in the health food stores locally).
It’s a very small store right now, but they admitted they were expecting to outgrow their location very soon.
They are still accepting half price memberships (full price after the grand opening is $150). You can shop there even if you’re not a member, but you will pay an extra 5% for your items.
You can check them out at 368 A St in Idaho Falls. (208) 529-6993. They are open Monday thru Friday from 10am-7pm.
They have a website… http://www.eaglerockcoop.blogspot.com
I am so excited about the opening after all this time! What about you? Do you plan to be a member, or are you already? What kinds of products are you hoping to find there?
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Monday through SATURDAY 10-7.
Hey, loud-proud-hippie…thanks for the correction. I thought I remembered seeing Saturday hours on the sign at the store, but the official website (first paragraph) just says just M-F, 10-7.
(Maybe pass along to Lisa to fix the site?)
Thanks, again!
This is really exciting. I love Co-Op’s. And if your not a member, 5% is no big deal for the the quality and convienence, I am soon to expect. The fresh locally grown produce, would be a very nice thing to have. Let’s all hope it is as such soon. Thank You, Eagle Rock. And Thank You, IdahoFallsToday.com, for the opportunity we have here, as a community.
I am very excited about the opening. I am planning on becoming a member. I believe whole-heartedly in eating fresh and local! I hope that with enough support that the coop can become a great spot for locals (including hippies both loud and quiet) and a buoy to downtown!
Oh, buoy! Me, too.
Dang it, Buzz! See what you did! Now you’ve got me in that mood…
Very expensive! Some good/quality deals though, so far…few. Nice atmosphere, and friendly service! Overall eperience: Well done at this point, yet needs improvements. 3.2, out of a 5.0.
I don’t think they are expensive at all. Very comparable to what you would pay for similar products in the supermarkets, if the supermarkets have them. I think the Eagle Rock Coop is off to a great start and will continue to get better.
Question for previous poster: Since you made a comment that you think they need some improvements what areas besides pricing do you suggest need improving?
We are members and are loving the coop. We have bought the local eggs and cheese and found the quality to be excellent.
how about the prices? just curious. . . .with the cost of groceries skyrocketing, I just wonder how many people will be able to purchase from a farmer’s market vs. grocery store. . .
I figure the costs are comparable to local health food stores so I’m not worried there…but the prices of all foods are such that I am being more cautious of my purchases.
Right, I am just saying, how realistic is it for most people who are on a very limited food budge (I try to spend no more than $100/week on groceries) to shop at such a place, rather than Walmart or Smiths (not health food stores. . . I can’t afford to shop at those)?
Might be a nice luxury from time to time but not within the means of most shoppers with families to feed. But I haven’t heard much on cost comparisons yet.
I feel the same way Easterner and spend about that much myself each week. I’m finding that more and more WalMart, Smiths & Fred Meyers carry organic foods of all kinds now. I buy quite a bit of organic food and there’s really not much you can’t find between those three stores. And at much cheaper price than the co-op. Like you noted, it’ll be nice to shop there from time to time, but on a weekly basis it’s just not feasible or realistic for most people who have a budget for their weekly groceries. I haven’t had a chance to check them out yet, but hope to this wknd. I wish them all the best and I hope they make it through these tough economic times. (I’d also like to know the cost comparision, so if anyone can contribute there that’d be great)
Healthy eating all!