Whole Foods Market Third and 3rd Brooklyn

 4.3
718-907-3622
New York City, 214 3rd St., Brooklyn, NY 11215

Whole Foods Market: Gowanus, Brooklyn


Whole Foods Market is a premier organic grocery store located at 214 3rd St, Brooklyn, NY 11215. Situated at the intersection of 3rd Street and 3rd Avenue, it serves as a central retail anchor for the Gowanus, Park Slope, and Carroll Gardens neighborhoods. This establishment is recognized for its industrial-modern design and commitment to sustainable urban retail, providing a comprehensive selection of natural foods, high-quality produce, and professional culinary services to the Kings County community.




Facility & Inventory


The facility offers an extensive inventory of non-GMO products, responsibly farmed seafood, and organic meats with high animal-welfare ratings. A central highlight of this location is the rooftop greenhouse, which provides hyper-local produce grown directly on-site. Additional departments include a full-service specialty bakery, a professional coffee bar, and diverse prepared food stations featuring ramen, sushi, and a rotating hot bar catering to vegan, keto, and paleo diets.




Distinguishing Factors


This Brooklyn location is a leader in eco-friendly retail infrastructure, featuring a 20,000-square-foot rooftop farm and solar-powered energy systems. For visitors seeking accessible shopping in Brooklyn, the store offers a dedicated covered parking lot, which is a high-value amenity in the Gowanus district. It is also highly accessible via public transit, located near the 4th Ave-9th St subway station (F, G, R lines). The store integrates modern convenience with palm-recognition payment technology and an automated Amazon package return kiosk.




Expert Opinions




[Local Retail] Anchor: This site is a foundational commercial landmark in Gowanus, driving consistent foot traffic and supporting local economic growth.




Specialized [Sustainability] Focus: Recognized as a green-certified facility, the store utilizes advanced rooftop farming and renewable energy to reduce its urban carbon footprint.




Community [Culinary] Resource: Beyond standard grocery services, the in-store rooftop taproom and dining area serves as a vital social hub and neighborhood meeting space.






Estimated Prices




Fresh Produce & Meats: Organic produce such as large Hass avocados and air-chilled whole chickens are competitively priced according to New York City premium market standards.




Pantry Essentials: 365 brand organic staples provide high-value, cost-effective options for daily essentials and household dry goods.




Prepared Foods & Deli: Specialty ramen bowls and fresh sushi are priced at standard local market rates, typically ranging between $10 and $15.




Specialty & Wellness Goods: Artisanal imports and natural body care products reflect mid-to-high tier pricing, with frequent promotional discounts of 20% to 30% available for members.






Business Hours




Monday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM




Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM




Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM




Thursday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM




Friday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM




Saturday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM




Sunday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM




Note: For the best shopping experience and peak inventory selection, visiting during early morning hours is recommended. Operating hours are synchronized with Google Maps data.

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Reviews about Whole Foods Market Third and 3rd Brooklyn

 5 
21.04.2026 11:20
This is the right place for those looking for real food, any! I bought big mushrooms, cheap and many other food you won't find anywhere
 3.0
21.04.2026 11:20
They are discriminatory about service animals , unless your white & look rich. They will also tow your car if you park in the pick up space . Even though there are no times listed on the signs
 5 
21.04.2026 11:20
Always organized and clean, great produce. Dont drive there… getting out of the parking lot is a disaster. They should have someone directing traffic but instead it’s the hunger games.
 5 
16.09.2023 20:52
Love this supermarket but love them the most for their floral selection! I always come here, hand pick flowers and the employees are always so helpful at putting together a floral arrangement for me. The flowers last for weeks!!!!!!!! Honestly it is my go to place to get flowers for my daughters teachers and or anytime I need flowers for a special occasion!
 3.0
16.09.2023 20:51
I love Whole Foods, however, the Whole Foods Market on third street in Brooklyn NY is probably the worst store in terms of customer service. I did not realize that there are two sections between deli and salads such as tuna salad. There is no sign indicating so. I’m standing online and one of the deli employees comes and asks who is next. I raise my hand and say I’m next. Then the employee says, “Well why are you standing on that line you should be over there.” I say “ Oh I didn’t know that there is two separate lines.” He says, “Yeah there’s two lines” So I ask is there a sign that indicates that? He responds “No but it’s common sense.” I said no not really and then he takes my order. He’s such an expert and wise that he kept asking me what my order was and I only had two. I get the packages back with one not being closed tightly and the other a little dirty. I was very upset and afterwards I spoke to the manager who said she will speak to him right away and it’s unacceptable. She asked if I wanted a new package I said no thanks. I also called customer service and filed a complaint. I hope they take care of this. The employee’s name is Dizzie, kid you not, if you ever go there be wary. All the employees there always look miserable and never want to help do anything. You go to the customer service desk for help and they sigh and roll their eyes. If you don’t want to work there then don’t! There are people in the world who really need a job and they’re just there creating a negative experience/ atmosphere.
 4.5
16.09.2023 20:51
They have a convenient Amazon pick-up/drop off location upstairs! and do returns for you.
 5 
16.09.2023 20:50
Fresh produce and a good beer selection! It's pricey but that's to be expected for organic products.
 5 
16.09.2023 20:50
Used the catering department to order 5 of their berry Chantilly cakes for an event, as it’s one of my favorite cakes ever! Not too sweet and just decadent enough, with fresh berries.
It was a smooth process and the bakery staff member was extremely helpful in sneering my questions. 10/10 recommend their catering division.
 5 
16.09.2023 20:50
Used the catering department to order 5 of their berry Chantilly cakes for an event, as it’s one of my favorite cakes ever! Not too sweet and just decadent enough, with fresh berries.
It was a smooth process and the bakery staff member was extremely helpful in sneering my questions. 10/10 recommend their catering division.
 4.5
16.09.2023 20:50
Clean and great customer service. Yes, parking and ramp is available for wheel chair
 5 
16.09.2023 20:50
So many varieties & the quality of all their foods & products are top notch!
 4.5
16.09.2023 20:49
Beautiful, huge supermarket. Attractive, wide, clean aisles. Be prepared to spend a lot of time exploring. Many breads and rolls in the bakery, nicely packaged meats and poultry. Decent sale items. Grocery items I have never before seen. Place goes on forever. Bathrooms upstairs. Lots of parking.
But expensive.
 5 
16.09.2023 20:49
This Whole Foods is the most beautiful grocery store in America, very possibly the world!
It has its own gorgeous park with benches right over the storied and iconic gowanus canal, once a putrid disgusting waterway which has since been cleaned up
The shop is immaculate. Everything is well-placed. From the moment one enters, your immediate needs are placed at the forefront: vegetables and fruits, followed by seafood and meats and then finally other stuff we dont really need but may just want. I’m impressed at how well-thought out the product placement is. Whoever designed this shop deserves an award.
Even the produce here looks better than produce elsewhere, shinier and prettier. The atmosphere is zen and customers for the most part are in great spirits too.
The parking lot outside is beautiful with mini wind turbines and massive solar panels. I visited this shop multiple times a day during the pandemic because its such a nice store. These days I live in an outer borough so my less frequent trips are valued even deeper. I even got mugged on my way here and stopped in nonetheless to catch my breath and gather myself. Its a special place.
You’ve set a high bar for grocery shopping WFG, now I compare most places in NYC to you. I’ll go to other WF and say, sure its nice but its not Gowanus
Whole Foods Gowanus: you’re my favorite thank you for making grocery shopping so fun yet zen.
 3.0
16.09.2023 20:49
This is one of the few wholefoods store in the city that has a parking lot which makes it much easier if you drive for weekend shopping. However, below are some pros and cons:
Pro:
- parking is easy
- close to highway and very easy to get to
- Kids friendly, especially the second floor play area and bathroom is very thoughtful
- The greenhouse on the second floor is nice.
- Citibike station just at the corner
Con:
- EV charger had been removed
 4.5
16.09.2023 20:48
This place is good there is a dining area and a bar where the amazon return area is on the top floor it would be a nice place to sit and have lunch with outside dining


 

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