What is Whole Foods Market?
Whole Foods Market is an American grocery chain that sells natural and organic food, with a big prepared food section in most stores. It opened its first store in Austin, Texas, in 1980, and Amazon bought the company in 2017. Prime members get extra deals at the register.
Founded
1980 in Austin, Texas, where the company is still based.
Owner
Amazon, since 2017. That is why most stores handle Amazon returns and grocery pickup.
What makes it different
Food counters inside the store: hot bar, sushi, coffee, pizza and more, each with its own hours.
How do I find the closest Whole Foods near me?
The fastest way to find the closest Whole Foods near you is the Near me button on the map above. It sorts all 541 stores by distance from you and shows which ones are open right now, with today's hours and directions. You can also type a city, ZIP code or state.
- Tap Near me or type your ZIP codeThe list sorts stores by distance, closest first.
- Turn on Open nowOnly stores open at this minute stay on the map and in the list.
- Tap the store, then DirectionsGoogle Maps, Apple Maps or Waze opens with the route.
How many Whole Foods stores are there in the US?
There are 541 Whole Foods stores open in the US as of November 11, 2026, in 44 states and Washington, DC. 9 more have a planned opening date. California has the most with 96, then Florida with 40 and Texas with 36. 15 states have three stores or fewer.
Whole Foods stores in every state
| State | Stores | Cities with the most stores |
|---|---|---|
| California | 96 | San Francisco, Los Angeles, Santa Monica |
| Florida | 40 | Jacksonville, Miami, Boca Raton |
| Texas | 36 | Houston, Dallas, Austin |
| New York | 35 | New York, Brooklyn, Albany |
| Massachusetts | 33 | Boston, Cambridge, Newton |
| Illinois | 27 | Chicago, Evanston, Deerfield |
| New Jersey | 27 | Bound Brook, Cherry Hill, Clark |
| Colorado | 23 | Denver, Boulder, Lakewood |
| North Carolina | 16 | Asheville, Charlotte, Cary |
| Pennsylvania | 16 | Philadelphia, Allentown, Doylestown |
| Virginia | 16 | Arlington, Alexandria, Ashburn |
| Connecticut | 13 | West Hartford, Avon, Cheshire |
| Georgia | 12 | Atlanta, Alpharetta, Chamblee |
| Maryland | 11 | Baltimore, Annapolis, Bethesda |
| Ohio | 11 | Cincinnati, Columbus, Akron |
| Arizona | 10 | Phoenix, Tucson, Chandler |
| Oregon | 10 | Portland, Tigard, Bend |
| Washington | 10 | Seattle, Bellevue, Bellingham |
| District of Columbia | 8 | Washington |
| Michigan | 8 | Ann Arbor, Birmingham, Detroit |
| Tennessee | 8 | Chattanooga, Nashville, Franklin |
| Louisiana | 7 | New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Lafayette |
| Minnesota | 7 | Minneapolis, Edina, Maple Grove |
| Indiana | 5 | Indianapolis, Carmel, Mishawaka |
| Nevada | 5 | Las Vegas, Henderson, Reno |
| New Hampshire | 5 | Nashua, Bedford, Portsmouth |
| Hawaii | 4 | Honolulu, Kahului, Kailua |
| Missouri | 4 | Kansas City, Saint Louis, St. Louis |
| South Carolina | 4 | Charleston, Columbia, Greenville |
| Utah | 4 | Salt Lake City, Park City |
| Arkansas | 3 | Fayetteville, Little Rock, Rogers |
| Kansas | 3 | Olathe, Overland Park, Wichita |
| New Mexico | 3 | Albuquerque, Santa Fe |
| Oklahoma | 3 | Tulsa, Oklahoma City |
| Rhode Island | 3 | Providence, Cranston |
| Wisconsin | 3 | Madison, Milwaukee, Wauwatosa |
| Alabama | 2 | Birmingham, Huntsville |
| Kentucky | 2 | Lexington, Louisville |
| Nebraska | 2 | Lincoln, Omaha |
| Idaho | 1 | Boise |
| Iowa | 1 | West Des Moines |
| Maine | 1 | Portland |
| Mississippi | 1 | Jackson |
| Montana | 1 | Bozeman |
| Wyoming | 1 | Jackson |
| Alaska | 0 | No store yet |
| Delaware | 0 | No store yet |
| North Dakota | 0 | No store yet |
| South Dakota | 0 | No store yet |
| Vermont | 0 | No store yet |
| West Virginia | 0 | No store yet |
Cities with the most stores
Which states have no Whole Foods?
Whole Foods has no stores in 6 states: Alaska, Delaware, North Dakota, South Dakota, Vermont and West Virginia. Sioux Falls, South Dakota gets a lot of searches for one. The closest store to Sioux Falls is Regency in Omaha, Nebraska, about 161 miles away in a straight line.
Alaska
Closest store to Anchorage: Bellingham, Bellingham, WA
1370 mi
Delaware
Closest store to Dover: Glen Mills, Glen Mills, PA
49 mi
North Dakota
Closest store to Fargo: Maple Grove, Maple Grove, MN
203 mi
South Dakota
Closest store to Sioux Falls: Regency, Omaha, NE
161 mi
Vermont
Closest store to Burlington: Albany, Albany, NY
126 mi
West Virginia
Closest store to Charleston: Easton, Columbus, OH
136 mi
What are Whole Foods store hours?
Most Whole Foods stores are open 8 AM to 9 PM; 276 of 541 keep exactly those hours. 125 stores open by 7 AM and 228 stay open until 10 PM or later. No store is open 24 hours, and 540 keep the same hours on Sunday as on weekdays.
Daily hours at all stores (store local time)
Whole Foods hours by day of the week
| Day | Most common hours | Earliest opening | Latest closing | Open by 7 AM | Open until 10 PM+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 8 AM to 9 PM | 7 AM | 11 PM | 125 | 228 |
| Tuesday | 8 AM to 9 PM | 7 AM | 11 PM | 125 | 228 |
| Wednesday | 8 AM to 9 PM | 7 AM | 11 PM | 124 | 228 |
| Thursday | 8 AM to 9 PM | 7 AM | 11 PM | 125 | 228 |
| Friday | 8 AM to 9 PM | 7 AM | 11 PM | 125 | 228 |
| Saturday | 8 AM to 9 PM | 7 AM | 11 PM | 125 | 228 |
| Sunday | 8 AM to 9 PM | 7 AM | 11 PM | 125 | 228 |
Food counters inside often keep shorter hours than the store. Open any store on the map to see today's hours for each counter and whether it is open right now.
Is Whole Foods open on holidays?
Whole Foods stays open on most holidays, often with shorter hours. Christmas Day is the one day stores close. On Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve, expect an early close. Each store posts its holiday hours a few days before, and the hours table in the store details shows them.
| Holiday | Date | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving | Thursday, November 26, 2026 | Open, shorter hours |
| Black Friday | Friday, November 27, 2026 | Open |
| Christmas Eve | Thursday, December 24, 2026 | Open, closes early |
| Christmas Day | Friday, December 25, 2026 | Closed |
| New Year's Eve | Thursday, December 31, 2026 | Open, may close early |
| New Year's Day | Friday, January 1, 2027 | Open, shorter hours |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday, March 28, 2027 | Usually open, may close early |
Hours on a holiday can differ from store to store. Check the store you plan to visit in the map above before you go.
Which Whole Foods stores take Amazon returns?
Most Whole Foods stores take Amazon returns: 515 of the 541 US stores do. Many offer more than one way: 405 have the Amazon Returns service, 318 have an Amazon Counter and 238 have a self-serve kiosk. Returns of eligible orders are free, with no box and no label. The Amazon Returns chip on the map shows them.
- Start the return in the Amazon appPick Whole Foods as the drop-off option and you get a QR code.
- Bring the item, no box neededNo label or packing. Just the item.
- Scan the code at the counter or kioskYou get a receipt by email right away.
How do Whole Foods pickup and delivery work?
Whole Foods pickup and delivery work through Amazon.com: you order online and choose delivery or a pickup time. 504 stores offer grocery pickup, and staff bring the order to your car. Pickup and delivery are for Prime members. 437 stores also let you pay at the register with the code in the Whole Foods or Amazon app.
Does Whole Foods have deals and discounts?
Whole Foods deals come in two kinds: weekly sales for every shopper and extra savings for Amazon Prime members. Prime members get an extra 10% off most sale items, marked with yellow signs, plus Prime-only deals on blue signs. Whole Foods has no senior discount, but Prime Access offers cheaper Prime to eligible shoppers.
Yellow sale sign
Sale price for everyone, plus an extra 10% off at the register for Prime members. Alcohol is left out.
Blue sale sign
A deal only for Prime members. Scan the code in the Whole Foods or Amazon app when you pay.
Weekly sales
Every store has its own weekly sales. The Savings tab in the Whole Foods app lists the deals for your store.
What food can you eat inside a Whole Foods?
Most Whole Foods stores have food counters inside: 521 of the 541 US stores have at least one. The most common are sushi at 432 stores and a coffee bar at 353. 381 stores list a hot or salad bar and 218 make pizza. Each counter keeps its own hours, which are often shorter than the store's.
Stores with each kind of counter
Drinks
Counter hours are on each store's details in the map, with an Open or Closed label for right now.
What other services do Whole Foods stores offer?
Whole Foods stores offer much more than groceries: most have bakery cakes, fresh bread, flowers and custom gift baskets. 454 stores let you grind your own nut butter, and many have a cheese expert or a butcher's cut room. Use More filters on the map to find a store with the exact service you need.
Does Whole Foods have parking, restrooms and Wi-Fi?
Whole Foods parking, restrooms and Wi-Fi depend on the store. Suburban stores usually sit in shopping centers with free parking lots, while many city stores use a shared garage and some validate parking, such as up to two hours at Clarendon in Arlington, Virginia. Restroom access and Wi-Fi vary, so ask the store.
Parking
City stores in garages often validate a set time with a purchase. Ask at the register before you leave.
Restrooms
Most stores have customer restrooms. A few downtown stores limit access, for example by asking for a receipt.
Seating and Wi-Fi
427 of the 541 stores have café seating. Wi-Fi is offered at some stores, often with a time limit.
How do I contact Whole Foods?
You can contact Whole Foods customer care by phone at 1-844-936-8255, also written 1-844-WFM-TALK, for questions about orders, products and stores. For one store, call that store directly: 525 of the 541 stores list a phone number in their details on the map.
What are the newest Whole Foods stores?
The newest Whole Foods stores are the 15 that opened in 2026, from Cheshire in CT in February to Fairfax in CA in November. New stores carry a yellow New badge in the map list, so they are easy to spot near you.
- February 10CheshireCheshire, CT
- February 18RogersRogers, AR
- March 9HolbrookHolbrook, NY
- April 15Los Gatos - AlmadenLos Gatos, CA
- May 21Jacksonville DowntownJacksonville, FL
- July 2DoralDoral, FL
- July 3SeekonkSeekonk, MA
- July 24SalemSalem, NH
- July 31EatontownEatontown, NJ
- August 21Montgomery NJSkillman, NJ
- September 16Elk GroveElk Grove, CA
- September 23Downtown San DiegoSan Diego, CA
- November 9BradentonBradenton, FL
- November 10Simi ValleySimi Valley, CA
- November 11FairfaxLos Angeles, CA
Which Whole Foods stores are opening soon?
Whole Foods has 9 new stores opening soon. Stores with a confirmed opening day are dated below, and the rest are expected in December 2026 or early 2027. Each one shows as a yellow star pin on the map and turns into a regular store on its opening day.
- November 12Scottsdale DowntownScottsdale, AZ
- November 18Liberty TownshipWest Chester, OH. Replaces the Mason store at 5805 Deerfield Blvd
- November 19MidlothianMidlothian, VA
- December 2026Sunset & WesternLos Angeles, CA
- December 2026ValricoValrico, FL
- December 2026Westlake VillageWestlake Village, CA
- Early 2027Frisco TXFrisco, TX
- Early 2027CummingCumming, GA
- Date not announcedLos Angeles WestLos Angeles, CA
Which Whole Foods stores closed or moved?
Whole Foods has closed or moved 31 US stores. Of these, 16 moved to a bigger store nearby, such as Reston, Springfield and Madison. The others closed for good, including six stores shut together in 2022 and the Capitol Hill store in Seattle in 2025. The newest changes are at the top.
| Former store | City | What happened |
|---|---|---|
| Mason | Mason, OH | Moved to the new West Chester store on November 18, 2026 |
| 3rd & Fairfax | Los Angeles, CA | Moved next door to 355 S Ogden Dr on November 11, 2026 |
| Los Gatos | Los Gatos, CA | Moved to the new Los Gatos store at 15650 Los Gatos Blvd in April 2026 |
| Colfax | Golden, CO | Replaced by the Denver West store next door in December 2025 |
| West Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | Closed October 2025, new store planned at Sepulveda and Palms |
| Mill Valley | Mill Valley, CA | Closed in 2025 |
| Reston | Reston, VA | Moved to the new Reston Town Center store in August 2025 |
| Madison Broadway | Seattle, WA | Capitol Hill store closed in June 2025 |
| Fort Apache | Las Vegas, NV | Replaced by the Downtown Summerlin store in May 2025 |
| Tysons | Falls Church, VA | Replaced by the Falls Church store at 103 E Broad St in 2025 |
| Paradise Valley | Paradise Valley, AZ | Moved to Paradise Valley Mall, 12500 N Tatum Blvd, in October 2024 |
| Hyannis | Hyannis, MA | Moved to 790 Iyannough Rd in October 2024 |
| Hilton Head Island | Hilton Head Island, SC | Closed in 2024 |
| Indian School Plaza | Albuquerque, NM | Moved across the street to 2100 Carlisle Blvd NE in February 2024 |
| Madison | Madison, WI | Moved to Madison Yards, 4710 Madison Yards Way, in December 2023 |
| Toledo Westgate | Toledo, OH | Closed in December 2023 |
| Overland Park | Overland Park, KS | Moved to 11900 Metcalf Ave in November 2023 |
| Midtown Houston | Houston, TX | Closed in October 2023 |
| Springfield | Springfield, VA | Moved to Springfield Plaza in October 2023 |
| Trinity | San Francisco, CA | Closed in April 2023 |
| Englewood | Chicago, IL | Closed in 2022 |
| Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | Replaced by the 5700 Penn Ave store in 2022 |
| Gold Coast | Chicago, IL | Moved to 3 W Chicago Ave in 2022 |
| Mobile | Mobile, AL | Closed in 2022 |
| Montgomery | Montgomery, AL | Closed in 2022 |
| Tarzana | Tarzana, CA | Closed in 2022 |
| DePaul | Chicago, IL | Closed in 2022 |
| Brookline | Brookline, MA | Closed in 2022 |
| Tampa | Tampa, FL | Moved to Midtown Tampa, 3740 Midtown Dr, in July 2021 |
| Industry City | Brooklyn, NY | Online-order-only site with no walk-in shopping, no longer listed |
| Harbor East | Baltimore, MD | Moved to 711 S Central Ave in June 2020 |
| Hoover | Hoover, AL | Closed in 2020 |
Frequently asked questions
How many Whole Foods are in New York City?
There are 20 Whole Foods stores in New York City, 16 in Manhattan and 4 in Brooklyn. New York State has 35 stores in total.
How many Whole Foods are in Chicago?
There are 10 Whole Foods stores in the city of Chicago, the most of any US city after New York.
Which Whole Foods stores stay open the latest?
The Whole Foods stores that stay open the latest close at 11 PM local time. There are 3: Downtown Miami (Miami, FL), Miami Midtown (Miami, FL), South Beach (Miami Beach, FL).
Is the Whole Foods coffee bar open on Sunday?
Most Whole Foods coffee bars are open on Sunday: 336 of the 351 coffee bars in US stores serve customers on Sundays.
Can I return Amazon packages at Whole Foods on a Sunday?
Whole Foods takes Amazon returns on Sunday at every store that offers the service, during regular store hours. Self-serve return kiosks work whenever the store is open.
Does Whole Foods have self checkout?
Self checkout is available at 242 of the 541 Whole Foods stores in the US. Use More filters on the map to find one near you.
Does Whole Foods have a pharmacy?
Whole Foods stores do not have a pharmacy counter, and none of the 541 US stores lists one among its services. Vitamins and supplements are sold in the Whole Body aisle.
Do I need Amazon Prime to shop at Whole Foods?
You do not need Amazon Prime to shop at Whole Foods. Anyone can shop in store, and Prime members get extra deals at the register.
Can I find Whole Foods stores along a road trip?
The Road trip tab on the map finds every Whole Foods along your drive. Enter a start and an end, and it lists the stores in driving order.