I wanted to express my appreciation for having such a first rate and well run grocery/supermarket such as Oliver's to frequent for most of my daily needs.
First, Oliver's Cotati is kind of a mix of hippie-ish health food store and modern grocery that is both relaxed and well presented. It is not an especially large market compared to the number of Whole Foods, Dragers and Andronicos that I've shopped at when living in other parts of the Bay Area. Oliver's does not at first appear to be as upscale as these other markets I've mentioned, but I do not think that is the niche that they are going for. Just the same, Oliver's imparts a boutique feel with all the wonderful specialty items they offer. Also, the produce department, meat department, wine department, vitamin department, bakery and gift center are certainly impressive enough.
I love the fact Oliver's is MY local market, not a big chain or an upscale brand to flaunt. Their organic produce and organic products in general are prevalent and I will almost always choose an organic product if it is available. I actually count the products that are Not organic at the checkout line to see how well I'm doing in my desire to be all organic.
It is also very nice that Oliver's highlights items grown and/or produced in Sonoma County! I think it is very important that cities and communities keep jobs, transportation of goods and the ""energy"" of their locales close to home. It is this very spirit of Oliver's that raises a mere local business to a member of the community to enthusiastically support.
I often shop at Oliver's twice a day for my fresh groceries, not only because I find most everything I need there but because I am so comfortable there... Oliver's is my kind of market.
Thank You to all the employees of Oliver's Cotati that make it that way!
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