Since finally giving up on the store I used to shop at in Freeport, Rising Tide is absolutely my favorite natural foods store in Maine. It’s not huge, but it is absolutely packed with good things. There is an emphasis on locally produced products, especially in the produce section. The store is always clean, and the scents of the foods cooking in their kitchen are always intoxicating. Every employee I’ve spoken with has been kind, helpful, and knowledgable. My favorite section, if I had to pick one, is the bulk department. It’s by far the best maintained and spacious bulk section of any store in the Midcoast area. Prices are average, with some excellent sales on occasion.
K M.
Évaluation du lieu : 3 Westford, MA
As someone else noted, good option from Hannaford. They had fresh pesto, which was what we needed for our pasta, which we also got there. The bread selection was good and fresh and my wife got a sandwich which although not at all large for the $ 8 bucks we paid, was tasty. That said, you can get all the same pre-packed organic goods up the road at the Hannaford’s and while I do like supporting small businesses like this, the mark up is a bit much. Still, great to have as a fresh and tasty option when up on the Maine coast.
Jane D.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 Greenpoint, Brooklyn, NY
rising tide is the best! the store is curated well & has most items I shop for, both packaged & fresh. they maintain an excellent selection of most everything! oh, & the hot bar is rad.
Angus W.
Évaluation du lieu : 3 Woolwich, ME
I am all about supporting small business and buying local. I also understand and have accepted the fact it can be expensive to eat healthy. I grow organic in my garden and buy organic a lot of the time. Rising Tide has a great selection. However they are completely and totally way over priced for the majority of their stock. The pre packaged goods they have are 30 to 50-% then the Hannaford just up the road. The organics are much more expensive then any organic farm stand in the area.
Kate C.
Évaluation du lieu : 4 Boulder, CO
Cute little natural food market. Lovely alternative to Hannaford. The prepared food is a really nice option when you’re feeling lazy but don’t want to totally give up on life and go to McD’s. There are always meat, veggie, vegan and gluten free options which is a feat in itself. The groceries are really superb and many local options. The only issue I have is the cost. It is just so expensive. I understand why it is so costly but damn if the total cost of a trip doesn’t look like a phone number it’s so big. Regardless this is my choice for grocery shopping in the area.
Matthew T.
Évaluation du lieu : 3 Raleigh, NC
Decent enough market with some hard to find(for the area) items. Very fresh local produce. Kinda makes me want to go home and wash the über liberal hippy stink off me each time I go there though.
Nathan T.
Évaluation du lieu : 4 Portland, ME
Looking for a more personal and local approach to grocery shopping? This is a great place to find local and seasonal goods. Organic, natural — you name it. The bread is pretty tasty though you’ll pay extra for produce. If you’re looking for a fancy cheese, go here — great selection! They’re also now firing wood grilled pizzas in the parking lot twice a week — well, someone is, I think the market just lends them the space. I haven’t tried one yet but plan to soon — they grill them on Thursdays and Saturdays I believe.
Alex G.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 Broward, FL
Local foods, organic products, and helpful employees — a great addition to the area. We ended up spending a lot, but it was well worth it. I’d like to see some chilled wines(only beer was cold, but much was local Maine brewed). Overall, though, this is like a mini Whole Foods, with easier access and better parking!
Kris T.
Évaluation du lieu : 4 Virginia Beach, VA
What a great place. This town has been needing a resource like this for years, and I regret not checking it out sooner. The store is not huge, but they have some of everything, so it really feels like one has a lot of options. The prices are, of course, a bit high, for some items(tomatoes, pre-made sandwiches, etc.), but that comes with the territory. And the prepared food is quite good, and looked/smelled very fresh. I especially like the many choices they offer in the«self serve» buckets: from grains, to coffee to candy– it’s all there. I cannot see myself going through town ever again without making a stop(a spot I thought was solely reserved for Round Top Ice Cream).
Andrew F.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 Los Angeles, CA
Rising Tide is an amazing co-op. With their new location they have everything anyone could want and it is all in an inviting atmosphere. They have great selections of granolas and grains and also many local brews and foodstuffs. The service is great and everyone is there because they believe in the mission, I have yet to find an employee there who considers it «just a job» I recommend Rising Tide to anyone and everyone. If there is something to gripe about though, it would be the fact they do not accept American Express, but I understand the fees are higher and that this place is a Co-Op so that makes sense and is excusable.
Mal G.
Évaluation du lieu : 4 Damariscotta, ME
Annie’s review is spot-on: Rising Tide is wonderful — and pricy, but in its brand-new location(in a converted car dealership, so there’s plenty of parking!) across the street from the old place, it’s even better. It even has a small café. Great selection of craft beers.
Annie S.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 Jackson Heights, Queens, NY
Amazing place. Fresh baked goods second to none, fantastic service, very kind, down to earth employees – and something of a gathering place for the funky, hippie-leftist bohemians of this neck of the woods – and there are a lot of them – it’s always busy here, but not in a stressful way. Only caveat: it’s ultra expensive – expect to pay a third to a half more than you would at, say, whole foods. That said, quality of local/organic/artisanal produce is off the charts, and they are run cooperatively. Worth the money, and you can buy from the bulk bin and specials and still eat relatively inexpensively