Cooperative market providing selections in deli food, fresh produce, vitamins, supplements, bulk staples, chilled and frozen food, personal care products, and natural products. Open Mon-Sun 8:00am-9:00pm.
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Added by eric on 01 Aug 2007
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10 Reviews
First Review by TJF
Gopala108
Points +4106
excellent natural food co-op - Edit
First Alternative Natural Foods Co-op in Corvallis is one of the finest natural food stores, grocery stores, and Food Co-ops on the planet. I have been vegan 15 years and lived in CO, OR, CA, and now OR again. Davis has a great Co-op and Rainbow Grocery is great in San Francisco, but right here in Corvallis the Co-op sets the bar for every other place!
Read moreI went here yesterday w/ my friend from out of town and in her rental car from my abode in Eugene. If I had a car I would frequent this place every week from Eugene and still plan to go here at least a month.
The bulk section is giant. They have three kinds of hummus in bulk, vegenaise in bulk, and even daiya in bulk. Raw almond butter, several kinds of miso, and heaps of other amazing things in bulk. While Sundance in Eugene has a better hot and cold bar than here I feel that First Alternative sets the bar high from giving customers a bean to donate to 5 different local charities to using grey water to having amazing local organic sweet potatoes to 5 lbs of organic local potatoes to heaps of greens.
This Co-op was featured in vegan body builder Robert Cheeke's documentary w/ Vega founder Brendan Brazier and performance artist Tonya Kay.
If you are in OR you must check out:
First Alternative in Corvallis, People's Co-op in Portland, Sundance in Eugene, and the Co-op in Ashland.
Pros: excellent natural food co-op
Guest
-Raymond-
Points +266
Love this place - Edit
Vegan options are plentiful and really tasty. Produce solid, everything great…a little pricey but that’s to be expected.
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vegangrocerygrabs
Points +1631
The Co-Op is THE BEST - Edit
I just moved to Corvallis two months and ago and have quickly fallen in love with the co-op! They have so many eco friendly, vegan, and unique items here. I can always find specialty items here that I wouldn't be able to find anywhere else. I just love the vibe at the co-op and the staff is always so friendly! Make sure to keep an eye on their sales, otherwise items can be a bit pricey.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan items, Friendly staff
Cons: Pricey
Guest
WeCanVeGan
Points +259
Sustainable Groceries - Edit
Not only do they carry vegan essentials and treats, but they also have sustainable self-service offerings to reduce our collective consumption of annoying plastics. I always get excited to come here, and love that vegan food is often clearly displayed
Read morePros: Sustainable consumption , Lots of vegan offerings
Guest
nelliejean
Points +49
Reliable, local vegan options - Edit
Overall, I love this place. I have been eating at least one meal here 5 days a week for years. Hot & salad bars always have vegan food. I love the oatmeal for breakfast.
Read morePros: Great vegan muffins!, always have vegan meal options, plus baked foods!, Healthy food!
Cons: Limited options, but improving, Repetitive flavors (after 5 years being regular!)
Guest
Blondies
Points +119
Love this Coop! - Edit
We don't live in Corvallis, but have family in the area and almost always stop here when we visit. Their deli selection is great! And the little tofu nuggets are amazing! The staff is super friendly. The store is clean. And we love their selection. Plus the store is inviting and warm feeling. One of the best coops we've been to!
Read morePros: Great deli selection with lots of vegan options., Friendly, kind staff , Clean, bright, and inviting store
Cons: None for me
Guest
JaniceStanger
Points +183
Good place for a quick bite - Edit
The ready-to-eat food is on hot and cold food bars. You have a choice of real plates, bowls, and silverware, or get the paper version to go. There are always several vegan choices, and foods with dairy and eggs are clearly marked. Decent food at a reasonable price, and fast as you want to make it
Read morePros: Friendly, Plenty of seating, Several vegan choices
Cons: Hard to say how long hot food's been out
Guest
oikogenia
Points +145
fantastic local Choice - Edit
This is definitely my favorite market here. The food in the bistro-area is amazing, they have tons of local veggies.
Read morePros: nice atmosphere , kids area , warm food for eating in or take away
Cons: expensive
Guest
xandriah
Points +107
Good selection, friendly staff - Edit
I stopped into the First Alternative Co-op on a recent trip to Corvallis. I cannot compare it to any other natural grocers in Corvallis, but I can say that the selection is great, the prices are decent (for the quality of goods they are selling) and it has a deli-veg bar, which is a definite plus. The quality of their produce is fantastic, and the staff is super nice and helpful.
Read morePros: Moderately thorough selection, Quality of produce, Friendly staff + Easy to find
Guest
TJF
Points +42
Everything a co-op should be - Edit
Read moreThere are two locations in Corvallis--one has a great deli counter and hot bar with many vegan and vegetarian options and one (the North location, I believe) is currently set to expand.
This co-op makes me want to move to Corvallis.
Guest
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