Mariposa Food Co-op - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

dani

I really wish the co-op was better, especially because it is the only grocery option in this area for a few miles. But unfortunately it is not great. It's a bit pricey, and you can't always guarantee the quality of the food is fresh. I've had okay service when I've gone, but I've heard management has not treated former employees or board members well. They abruptly cut off a relationship with a vendor that I really liked. It's a shame, it could be much better.

Jessica Humphries

I’ve shopped at Mariposa as a member-owner for a decade now and it’s really gone downhill. Produce is often wilted or way past its prime and being sold at full price. There are often no “regular” affordable versions of basic items like sandwich bread (for example, today I paid $9 for “white sandwich bread” that turned out to be sourdough and frankly isn’t even good.) As others have noted, there is a lot of staff turnover and sometimes unpleasant or tense interactions with staff. I don’t know what the root cause of all these issues is but I hope management corrects them. The neighborhood needs a better option for groceries than what we have now.

Katie Corlis

Stopped into the shop after walking around the area as whole. Was looking for a refreshing drink and ending up finding sage bundles. The bundles were at such a fabulous price, I bought 2 bundles instead of the drink I can in for. Overall, the shop is a great layout and full of such wonderful options. I will be returning for sure.

Marquita Booker

The produce is not the best of quality organic or conventional. They have more conventional produce and pre packaged products from all over, than fresh produce, local ingredients and products etc. I’d like to see better quality , fresh , organic local, variety of products and produce. It’s cool it’s in the neighborhood, I’d rather go out of my way for better quality especially since I’ll be paying the same prices. Not a great place to consistently shop.

9th ing

I will give this store a five-star, but I have a complaint. The store could be bigger in size, and there was a day I visited. Some of the fruits should have been replaced. 5 star check out service.

Allison Guy

When I go to Mariposa, I have to come prepared with a main recipe and two back-ups. They're routinely out of basic ingredients, and their fruit and vegetables are often soft, moldy or wilted. I really want to like this place -- a co-op that's within walking distance of my house! But the poor selection, crummy produce and high prices make it a depressing experience.

Edward Bombaro

I enjoy shopping here as a neighborhood resident, super convenient when I need to pick up fresh dairy, fruits, and vegetables. They locally source whenever possible and their fresh foods are almost always fresh and crisp.

Their shelf stable goods are limited and a little pricey. Ok when you need one tin of soup or Oops I ran out of sugar, flour, or whatever and the need is urgent.

They have a large vegan and vegetarian selection (which is good if that's your thing, it's not mine so I have no opinion about plant based meat products or dairy substitute products they carry as I don't buy/use them).

My singular issue with Mariposa is the store has a near constant presence of panhandlers and beggars at the step outside the door. They can be aggressive and downright nasty at times. It is impossible to avoid them and they have no issues blocking your way out.

Kona

This is a review of function not based on how I interact with the space, not the quality of the place:

It's hard to find what I need without taking up space and feeling rushed. Let me explain..

I don't shop here often but when I have there's a line to get in, so browsing is a no-go, people get in and get out knowing exactly what they need. So when I go in I don't know where things are and I feel rushed because others are waiting to enter and it's dependent on me which is a lot of pressure when a store is full of unfamiliar goods.
I've only been able to get here when there's a line outside unfortunately, I'm sure I could solve this issue by being there outside of peak hours but my schedule doesnt seem to allow that.
The area is also a food desert if you're on foot so this co-op has sometimes been my only option.

All the products are alternative and mostly high quality but the social anxiety of not knowing and feeling rushed keeps me away from here.
Never had any issues with anything I've purchased here.