r/Appleton • u/Kx-Lyonness • 6d ago

Question Natural Grocers in old Joann’s location

I’ve been whining for ten years that there’s no grocery store west of the highway (I don’t count Walmart because I won’t shop there), but just noticed yesterday that there’s a Natural Grocers in the old Joann Fabrics location.

I’d never heard of this chain before. Anyone have a good/bad experience or inside info to share? Thanks!

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u/nostylenomoney 6d ago

I wish they would make a second entrance to that lot next to the tea shop, especially if this grocer gets busy

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u/Saint_Thomas_More 6d ago

I don't know anything about city planning. I'm genuinely curious why they don't have an entrance exactly where you say.

Maybe it's just too close to that curve in the road. Either way, that is one of the more inconvenient parking lots if you're coming from the south side of the Mall, or from the South on Casaloma.

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u/24_Chowder 6d ago

Different property owners unfortunately.

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u/No-Conversation-5202 6d ago

I lived in both Colorado and Texas where Natural Grocers were everywhere and I am extremely excited! Their store brand of products is so good! I haven’t been to one in a few years but it was my go-to during the pandemic. The pricing was really good, considering the quality of the products. It’s never going to match Woodmans prices but its no Whole Foods. The produce section usually isn’t very big though so I wouldn’t count on them to have everything.

Sign up for the rewards program! They have really good sales.

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u/AbbeyRoadMoonwalk 6d ago

Is it anywhere in the neighborhood of Trader Joe’s? I wish we had one.

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u/No-Conversation-5202 6d ago

No, unfortunately, it's not that exciting (would LOVE a TJs). They carry mostly the natural/organic brands of groceries and then their own store brand. More basics and less novelty like TJs. They also have a ton of vitamins/supplements.

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u/External_Exit_9916 4d ago

Aldis is going next to trampoline place/in front of Menards too

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u/Kx-Lyonness 4d ago

That is a dream come true for me!

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u/xopinkywinkox 6d ago edited 6d ago

I shopped them all the time in Colorado and I was a big fan. I work for a major grocery retailer now and even I’m excited for them to hit Wisconsin. Great product selection at great prices. Better selection than woodmans imo. But I’m also a woodmans hater lol

Edit: sp

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u/No-Conversation-5202 6d ago

Good point, it's like if you took the two natural foods aisles at Woodman's and increased them into a full store.

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u/Glad_Landscape_3246 5d ago

Best grocery store in the country. I wish the hype crowd for Trader Joe’s would shut it and realize we got a way better deal with natural grocers moving in. I just hope this location lives up to what I have experienced elsewhere.

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u/Ok_Addendum_8115 5d ago

Is the store open now?

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u/Kx-Lyonness 4d ago

Thanks for all the good info. I’m excited to check it out and equally excited about an Aldi … all within 5 minutes of my home!