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Whole Foods Market - Lamar
Bar, Eatery, Beer-to-go
525 N Lamar Blvd
Austin, Texas, 78703-5411
United States
(512) 476-1206 | map
wholefoodsmarket.com
525 N Lamar Blvd
Austin, Texas, 78703-5411
United States
(512) 476-1206 | map
wholefoodsmarket.com
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Ratings by mltobin:
Reviewed by mltobin from Connecticut
3.7/5 rDev -8.2%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4 | service: 3 | selection: 4 | food: 3.5
3.7/5 rDev -8.2%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4 | service: 3 | selection: 4 | food: 3.5
From what I understand, this is the original Whole Foods location. No doubt, they expanded its` size from when they first opened, but still kinda neat. Anyhow, it is a good place to pick up some beer to take home or to your hotel if visiting. The fairly well rounded selection reminded me of what their NYC Bowery location, suited to the distribution of Texas. Local breweries such as Jester King and Real Ale are here, along with plenty of other domestic craft or macro options and imports too. Since it is Whole Foods, prices can be a little north of some other retailers. The staff was OK at my visit, wasn`t particularly looking for anything special, but some young lady in produce did point me in the direction of where to find the beer !
Jul 14, 2011More User Ratings:
Reviewed by DoctorZombies from Florida
4.33/5 rDev +7.4%
vibe: 4 | quality: 5 | service: 3 | selection: 5
4.33/5 rDev +7.4%
vibe: 4 | quality: 5 | service: 3 | selection: 5
Huge walk in cooler with beer from around the world and handcraft from around the country. A separate cooler for "top rated" beers like Bomb! A "bar" area with over 20 beers on tap. A wall in the cooler of Texas singles for $1.99 each and other handcraft singles for pennies more...grocery store heaven.
Apr 25, 2016Reviewed by stevoj from Idaho
3.45/5 rDev -14.4%
vibe: 3 | quality: 3.75 | service: 3 | selection: 3.75
3.45/5 rDev -14.4%
vibe: 3 | quality: 3.75 | service: 3 | selection: 3.75
This rating is just for the store. Typical whole foods layout. Lots of bottles and singles to choose from, focus on local and regional crafts. Decent internationals as well.
Feb 12, 2016Reviewed by BeerSamurai34 from Texas
3.95/5 rDev -2%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 4.5 | service: 3.5 | selection: 3.5
3.95/5 rDev -2%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 4.5 | service: 3.5 | selection: 3.5
Really great Whole Foods. This is one of the nicest ones I have ever been inside of and the refrigerated beer cave is really cool. They had a big selection, but nothing special.
Jul 29, 2015Rated by ericaus from Texas
4/5 rDev -0.7%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4 | service: 4 | selection: 4
4/5 rDev -0.7%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4 | service: 4 | selection: 4
Very good health/natural store with an impressive selection of beers. Very nice collection of imports, as well as domestic craft.
Jul 22, 2015Reviewed by ONovoMexicano from New Mexico
4.01/5 rDev -0.5%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4.25 | service: 4 | selection: 3.75
4.01/5 rDev -0.5%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4.25 | service: 4 | selection: 3.75
A lot to like here.
A good tap selection that allows one to drink a good beer while shopping. The prices are pretty reasonable. Add to this that you can buy some food and head up to the roof and chill with a beer. Add to that that there's a play structure up top as well, so you can drink away and relax while your children have a blast on the play structure.
The package selection is pretty damn solid but you won't find any rarities here, at least I didn't. Still, if you just want a sixer of something good, it'll be here.
Great Whole Foods that I wish could be duplicated here in New Mexico.
Apr 13, 2015A good tap selection that allows one to drink a good beer while shopping. The prices are pretty reasonable. Add to this that you can buy some food and head up to the roof and chill with a beer. Add to that that there's a play structure up top as well, so you can drink away and relax while your children have a blast on the play structure.
The package selection is pretty damn solid but you won't find any rarities here, at least I didn't. Still, if you just want a sixer of something good, it'll be here.
Great Whole Foods that I wish could be duplicated here in New Mexico.
Reviewed by mattvaletudo from Illinois
5/5 rDev +24.1%
5/5 rDev +24.1%
whole foods - great quality product all over the store. hey have a little bar with a couple of tap handles where you can chill out and not to mention we were able to score sucuba thre when it came out
Aug 22, 2014Reviewed by tjkinate from Nebraska
3.86/5 rDev -4.2%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4 | service: 3.5 | selection: 4
3.86/5 rDev -4.2%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4 | service: 3.5 | selection: 4
Not a huge fan of buying my beer from the big guys, but sometimes I have too.
The beer is located at the center of the store inside a walk in cooler. Their selection is good, they carry most of your standard beers available in this region, do occasionally get more limited releases, and when they do, their prices are fair.
Still would say their selection is less than Specs of the 71 and Central Market. So if you live near one of them, I'd go there first.
Hope you find what you are looking for.
Cheers!
Sep 17, 2011The beer is located at the center of the store inside a walk in cooler. Their selection is good, they carry most of your standard beers available in this region, do occasionally get more limited releases, and when they do, their prices are fair.
Still would say their selection is less than Specs of the 71 and Central Market. So if you live near one of them, I'd go there first.
Hope you find what you are looking for.
Cheers!
Whole Foods Market - Lamar in Austin, TX
Place rating:
4.03 out of
5 with
54 ratings
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