Sprouts
 

I went to Sprouts today, just to browse. To me, it looks a lot like Earth Fare that went out of business. They have a lot of stuff, but I don't think it will replace Publix as my favorite grocery store. The prices seem comparable to Publix for the things that I buy. Maybe someone can point out something that would cause me to return.

did you happen to notice any of the brands they carry?

It won't last, people here will not support them just like they didn't support Earth Fare. I wonder if they did any market research before opening here.

Lots of different brands, but most of them I didn't recognize. Lots of organic stuff, which I don't care about.

Don’t know if the West Coast healthy food and prices will play well here. Time will tell.

Sprouts is "Natural / Organic"
 

Their targeted shoppers are those focused on healthy eating... which typically comes at a higher price.

Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc., is a supermarket chain headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, USA. The grocer offers a wide selection of natural and organic foods

Will probably just divide their target market with the folks shopping at Fresh Market just up the street.

Open less than 72 hours and some here are already predicting their demise.

Met with several friends during the recent high holy days, who went to the opening event. My take away was the report of a house special of $12. For a dozen eggs. Further their registers crashed and had to resort to your order is free.
Not encouraging.
As an aside the entrance looks like a demolition derby to get out, esp. heading northbound

The wife and I drove by the store on Friday and Sunday. Both times the parking lot was full. We were wondering how long it would take before there would be a negative post here. We predicted two days. Glad you all didn’t disappoint. 😁

My intent was to not be negative. Just posted what I observed.

Every opening event in The Villages is a challenge…..after you been around for awhile you will learn.
BTW shopped at Publix this morning. The register I choose was jammed or something, OMG
I had to wait almost 5 minutes……not encouraging. I will go back.
Guess you will not.

Stopped Sunday morning, because needed shrimp. Only a hand full of people shopping, but lots of employees. I was big earth fare, since we don’t buy anything with preservatives or additives. Their brands are pretty common for organic, usually their own brand.

I had just did my TJ’s run on Friday, so didn’t need much. Spent less than 19 minutes getting what I needed. Have shopped Sprouts for long time, if you grew up with healthy organic, non preservatives, than you will be happy, and know cost is never an issue.

If you are a fast food, could care less how many preservatives are in your food, don’t waste your money, at Sprouts. Publix is right down the street.

I miss Earth fare, and if Whole Foods was closer I would shop there couple times a week. By the way the shrimp were excellent, as was the raw cashews I used for supper today. Wish they would open at 6am but not going to happen. The 10 pm close will be interesting, to see if it’s worth staying that late

Shopped Sprouts all the time back in Colorado - so glad it is here - will be a frequent shopper - Has a lot of what Whole Foods has, but much cheaper.

I was at the opening day, which was only 2 days ago. The "recent High Holy days" were in September of last year. Unless you mean the Christian high holy day of Easter, which isn't until April. So if they reported to you the price of eggs at the 2-day-ago event, last September, then you need to go to your local preacher and let them know you've spoken to god.

Second of all - I didn't see any eggs for $12/dozen. Happy Eggs were available at $6-something, and they had Handsome Eggs as well for nearly the same price, maybe a little more. They ALSO had Heritage Eggs for something like $9/dozen, but those are specialty eggs and you're paying the premium for that. I personally wouldn't, I'd just go to a farm that had a variety of breeds and ask for a mixed dozen from them, for around $6/dozen.

They had other eggs as well, all within the $5-9 range, per dozen.

The register worked fine while I was there, maybe this happened in the first couple of hours of being opened or after I left. I was there around lunch time.

Their prices are similar to those at Publix, but Sprouts specializes in produce and offers a wide variety of local seasonal produce.

thx for the input. :bigbow: i'm sure i'll check it out @ some point

I’m happy Sprouts opened here.

Will wait until after Snowbird season to try them out.

Sprouts is not targeting the Publix clientele as they carry more organic and no preservatives products that appeals to those wanting to live a healthier lifestyle. Sprouts will not appeal to those who prefer Mid-West cheese or soup based casseroles recipes as there main menu choices. We used to shop Sprouts regularly in NorCal for years. I'm not the corp planner for Sprouts but I would have looked at a location further south in the villages to be closer to the younger democratic who would be more likely to buy their product mix.

I'll stick to Aldis on 466A, easy to get in and out, Sprouts looks like a nightmare to get out of, bad planning it looks like.

A dozen eggs for between $5 and $9 a dozen!? What kind of chickens lay something that expensive? Aldi's is running them at a little over $3, and they even come in a cardboard container.

I wish Sprouts well! I was there and there is so much more of a selection than other grocery stores in many categories. They will do well however with all the fast food junkie seniors here it may be a challenge! Beautiful store. The location not being directly on 466 may be an issue. Lots of people will drive by not knowing it's there.

I love Fresh Market, but don’t consider them a true organic store. Many of their store-made products contains carrageenan, an unnecessary food additive that I will not feed to my animals. So, I buy their organic milk and eggs, which are excellent, and their fish, but nothing pre-made. Looking forward to checking out Sprouts.

What's the difference between Sprouts and Fresh Market?

If you don't care about healthy eating, then walmart/publix will support your needs and the local doctors bank accounts.

We went on Saturday afternoon and it was so packed that we weren't able to see everything, but still managed to spend over $100. We bought maitake mushrooms, eryngii mushrooms, daikon, a bottle of wine, some French cheese, bulk macadamia nuts, and various vegan products not available anywhere else.

I also noticed on their website yesterday that they carry celery root, so I'm looking forward to having ratatouille crepes and a celery root remoulade soon. Fresh Market is okay as far as it goes, but it doesn't have the selection to make a trip there from south of 44 worthwhile.

I agree with the other poster who said that building Sprouts south of 44 would have been more sensible, given the demographic down here; nevertheless, we'll still go to Sprouts regularly, but not as frequently as we would have otherwise.

Edited to add that golf-cart accessibility is a definite plus. It will make a nice outing on one of our many gorgeous-weather days.

I’m guessing you have never know hunger. I’m also guessing you have never had to dig dimes out of your couch in order to make it to the next paycheck as you work your way through college, or had your parents describe to you how they went to bed hungry, during the Great Depression. I think about the many that still do in this country. If you have, maybe you should remember those days and be thankful for what ever food is on your plate. If you haven’t, count yourself lucky.

Trader Joes would be a choice that "home grown" Floridians would recognize and would probably be more excited about.

Publix has been around since sand was turned to farming dirt in Florida. Publix has always been higher priced and is getting even higher which is not surprising since the people they cater to can always afford it.

Winn Dixie is another "home grown" store known to native Floridians. W D, was mostly likely the first to market BOGOs in Florida. The store that Publix most likely realized they needed to copy to draw in those not willing to pay more for their name and store overhead. None the less, some would say "Don't knock Publix" I am sure.

Glad to know where Sprout's "roots" are located. Very interesting...

Thinking I will stick with grocery stores rooted in FL history and culture.

Guessing you meant younger “demographic” although what you said generally holds true as most of that persuasion believe whatever they’re told. We kind of take issue with your inference that those that shop at Publix aren’t, or don’t want to be, healthy. There are no good or bad foods, ONLY good or bad diets. Shop the perimeter and you’re fine. Organic does NOT necessarily equal healthy. OR safe. OR wholesome. A Hershey bar is healthy…once in a while. It’s called mental health. It makes you happy. And that’s just as important.

I love the bulk section at Sprouts! They even have bulk spices. Buy just what you need.

An apple is an apple an apple. Rice is rice is rice. A egg is an egg is an egg! Calories are calories. Even YOUR ORGANIC GURUS will tell you there absolutely NO NUTRITIONAL difference in eating “organic”. The ONLY thing that keeps you out of the Dr’s office is CONSISTENT EXERCISE AND A BALANCED DIET. There are no good foods or bad foods. Only good diets and bad diets.

Could you please tell me where you go to the egg farm to get eggs

Really!? After the last three years of crap you have no problem with cross-contamination? Really?

Really.

As long as people don't breathe while shopping and cross-contaminate the air, I'm good.

Glad to have another grocery option. Sprouts color codes their shelf price tags to flag gluten free items, which is a thoughtful touch. Lot of items expensive, but some items I bought priced about the same as Winn Dixie, & I got a 20% discount by signing up for Sprouts app. Staff seemed a bit flustered by mobs of people, but were friendly & eager to help. Best of luck to store!

Happy Eggs for the HIGH holy days? Sounds like a cannabis dispensary. (Joking)

At our age most villagers are not interested in eating more healthy foods. Cheap food is all that most of us are looking for. Wish them well so that they spread out the shoppers to more food stores.

How long did Earth Mart last ? Same type of food .

I really liked Earth Fare, but it was very hard to get to with the construction on 441. I’m sure that contributed to their demise.

Now Sprouts is a quick golf cart ride away and I’m very happy about that. We’ve been twice. An employee said there was a 200 person line at 6:45am to get into the store on opening day. I think the crowds will soon be down to normal and I can leisurely shop for all the weird produce I want. Being a west coast girl I’m thrilled to see brands I haven’t seen since I moved away.

The location and road construction PLUS the plandemic probably were part of the demise. As for foods....some people actually have dietary restrictions (such as gluten intolerance) and buy what they need, not what they would LOVE to have. The demographics of T.V. shows more "wealth" and many folks can afford such stores as Sprouts. My parents probably wouldn't have shopped there but they also had a garden from which their produce came. Many of us didn't grow up in The Great Depression but have some (emphasis on some) of the affects of that being raised by parents who did. I, for one, will wait to check out Sprouts to let the crowds thin a bit. Oh...and by the way....it's Aldi and not Aldi's unless you're referring to plural. Yes, sometimes I'm a grammar "nazi".

Enjoy your pills more!
 

YEs enjoy all those pills you take instead of organic foods with no cancer causing garbage in it!