Rainbow Grocery

We really have no owners or managers. Rainbow is a cooperative corporation whose membership is limited to employees. Technically, the owner is the corporation. We run our business collectively. There are 14 departments that are based on product type, e.g., there is Produce Department, a Cheese Department, and so on. Each department has its own hiring committee and coordinating committee. We...

From seaweed to quinoa, the heart of Rainbow Grocery is its bulk bins, where you can buy as much (or as little) as you need.

addicted to this place. Great food selection, including all sorts of produce I have never even heard of, excellent bulk bins from sugar to lentils, nice selection of coffee beans, usually with one or two types of organic coffee for under $10.00 per pound. Can be a bit crowded certain days/times of day, but the checkout lines move fast, and I feel healthier just standing there, surrounded by all the great food in this place. A couple of programs get you 10-20% off. check out their website.

With endless varieties of miso, tofu, and seaweed, baked goods that accommodate every allergy known to medical science, and luminous fruits and vegetables, Rainbow is the most extensive emporium of organic vegetarian food you'll ever hope to find. It also carries great natural beauty products and an encyclopedic range of vitamins, medicinal herbs, and detoxifying teas. Stock up on supplements,...

In Short
Opened in 1975 by eight dedicated individuals who wanted to provide a wholesome alternative to commercial stores, this co-op remains true to its populist roots. The main draw is...

Somewhere over this Rainbow, you'll find delicious gourmet items and crunchy granola shoppers.

Rainbow Grocery, San Francisco, CA. 11K likes. Rainbow Grocery Cooperative has been in San Francisco's Mission District since 1975. We are the country's largest retail worker-owned cooperative and...