Whole Foods Market 365 Grand Opening This Week

SANTA MONICA, CA – Whole Foods Market 365 is having a grand opening this Wednesday starting at 9 a.m. at 2121 Cloverfield Boulevard in Santa Monica. The first 365 shoppers will receive complimentary coffee, pastries, and reusable shopping bags.

The store, a 30,000-square-foot space, will have a mixture of affordable grocery items, none of which contain any artificial colors, sweeteners, or preservatives.

“Whole Foods Market 365 is all about the easy everyday shop—whether you’re meeting a friend for dinner and a glass of wine, stocking up on groceries for the week, or grabbing food to go, this store has a blend of fun foodie finds and convenience,” Jeff Turnas, president of Whole Foods Market 365, said in a press release. “Our Santa Monica store is a great example of the evolution of the 365 brand and we’re thrilled to bring this neighborhood a new place to shop and hang out.”

The Santa Monica store will feature local Groundwork Coffee, open every day from 5:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., serving 100 percent certified organic hot and cold coffees and teas along with a full menu of made-to-order breakfast and lunch items. Many of their menu items are vegan, gluten-free, and vegetarian; in addition, all eggs are organic, and all meats are free of added hormones and antibiotics.

The store will also have Asian Box Street Food open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday to Monday. All of their items are 100 percent gluten-free, customizable, and made-to-order. Guests pick a base of rice, rice noodles, or Asian salad, a protein, and then top it with various ingredients and sauces.

The Santa Monica Whole Foods Market 365 will also have a taqueria, antipasto bar, specialty cheeses, fresh baked goods, an organic soda fountain, and many grab-and-go options. The 365 rewards program will give customers discounts, free products, and more. Shoppers can sign-up here.

On Wednesday, August 23, the store will host a “Community Giving Day” where 5 percent of the store’s net sales will be donated to KCRW, Santa Monica College's radio station. From 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., KCRW street teams will be on-site to give away free memberships to shoppers who purchase $50 or more on that day with proof of purchase on receipt.

Images via Whole Foods Market 365