Doors open at 8 a.m. on October 11 for the newest New Jersey location of Whole Food Markets, located at 645 Middlesex Avenue in Metuchen. This will be the first Whole Foods location in Middlesex County.
Whole Foods Market will also host a 5% community giving day on opening day. This will benefit the Borough Improvement League of Metuchen’s efforts to preserve the historic Old Franklin Schoolhouse. Five percent of the day’s net sales will be donated to help upgrade the schoolhouse’s sustainability and energy efficiency capabilities.
Shoppers can register on the Whole Foods Market Metuchen Eventbrite page to win prizes on opening day, including a Healthy Pantry Makeover, valued at $250. Follow @wholefoodsmetuchen on Instagram for more updates on Whole Foods Market Metuchen.
Product Highlights
Allegro Coffee Bar featuring drinks made with this small batch, master roaster inspired Allegro coffee
Raw Local Honey from Zach & Zoe Honey
Metuchen based Little Owl Soaps: hand-crafted natural and vegan bath and body care products
Bath and body soaps from Lux Naturals created by New Jersey natives Angeline Yellovich and Justin Savkov
Le Bon Magot™ (meaning the hidden treasure) award-winning jams and chutneys developed by New Jersey resident, Naomi Mobed, from heirloom recipes using natural ingredients
Fourth & Heart’s Ghee on the Go, a portable option to take with you to the office, traveling, camping and more. Want to learn more about the health benefits of ghee, hop over to their website
Exciting Dining Options
Comida Fresca Restaurant: New restaurant and bar featuring a fresh, modern Mexican menu with signature guacamoles, agua frescas and tacos. Both indoor and outdoor seating will be available and customers can choose from a variety of hand-crafted margaritas made with fresh citrus as well as 12 draft beers.
Asian BBQ: A new concept where healthy, customizable stri-fry bowls are cooked to order, with super paleo-friendly ingredients like zucchini noodles and cauliflower rice.
Coffee and Juice Bar: Expert baristas will serve up coffee, tea, juice and smoothies, including fall-themed favorites like pumpkin spice lattes and innovative drinks like turmeric lattes.
More Favorites: The store will also serve a number of customer favorites like freshly baked pizza, sushi rolled in house, the hot food bar and the salad bars featuring healthy, vegan, and seasonal salads.
“We can’t wait to open our doors right in downtown Metuchen and bring great deals on the best seasonal products to Middlesex County,” said Felicia Williams, team leader for Whole Foods Market Metuchen. “We love how Metuchen is such a close-knit community, and we’re really looking forward to strengthening our partnerships with local businesses, community organizations, and of course our customers in and around the Brainy Borough.”
Whole Foods Metuchen
645 Middlesex Avenue
Metuchen, NJ
