Isla Vista Food Cooperative

"Love, love, love this special place!!!! Went constantly as a Freshman at UCSB ages ago. It’s a rare treasure and a community staple."

"Everything here is way overpriced. There is also a serious lack of ready-to-eat options, so if you don't want to cook from scratch, you are out of luck. You're better off going to another grocery store like Bristol Farms."

"Super awesome store with amazing local produce. I love their burritos and other lunch grab n go items. It's the only place with great vegan marshmallows in the area so I always stock up when I drop in"

"Soil, sand, and soy. These earthly aromas are all present in this organic food commune. If I lived nearby I would apply for a job so I can work hard stocking produce and other organic goodies. I had a pesto wrap for lunch which tasted like it was dug out of the ground like a potato. Five stars."

"This is my go to grocery store. The produce is amazing fresh and lasts long. They also carry small packaged items that are great for day trips or toddlers. We also get some of their bulk fig bars and musli. It is one of the few places you can get good oat milk. The prices are extremely comparable to other grocery stores, I have checked! The only downside is that their meat selection is limited, pricey, and usually not worth the buy. I can get organic meat elsewhere. Also, while they have a great selection of natural bathroom products I always can't find exactly what I'm looking for at the right price. I go there more than once a week. My child loves going there too!"