Rainbow Grocery Cooperative

Food Co-op

Since 1975, Rainbow Grocery Cooperative has been a San Francisco institution with a mission to providing healthy food and organic products, and creating an inclusive environment that promotes sustainable living. Located in the Mission District, this worker-owned co-op has one of the most comprehensive selections of organic, local, and affordable food in the Bay Area.

1745 Folsom Street

San Francisco

94103

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All produce at this co-op is 100% organic, locally sourced from independent farms whenever possible. The cheese bar includes a curated selection of domestic, imported, organic, raw, and handmade varieties from around the world, with new arrivals rotating in regularly. The bulk section carries over 800 products, from coffees, granolas, and nuts to flours, oils, miso, and chocolate, including bulk herb, spice, and tea selections. There's also an impressive array of pastas, sauces, olive oils, nut butters, jams, and baking essentials, all free from preservatives, artificial flavors, and hydrogenated oils. The beer, wine, and spirits department leans local and artisan, with a strong focus on California producers and a solid selection of organic, biodynamic, and vegan wines.

The bakery carries a wide selection of pastries, donuts, cakes, pies, cookies, and breads — many baked and delivered fresh daily by local Bay Area bakers, with vegan and gluten-free options throughout. The vitamins and supplements department is one of the most comprehensive around, with over 8,000 items including Western and Chinese herbs, Ayurvedic formulas, and homeopathic remedies, with knowledgeable worker-owners on hand to help navigate it all.

Rainbow is a great stop for stocking a vacation rental kitchen with high-quality ingredients without having to visit multiple specialty stores. The bulk section lets you buy exactly what you need — a handful of spices, a cup of grains, a scoop of chocolate. The deli has extensive vegetarian and vegan selections, along with other prepared foods, dips, spreads, olives, for easy meals and nibbles. You will have your choice of cheese and wine on nights when you'd rather graze than cook.

In-Store
Bakery

Deli
Artisan Cheese

Vegetables

Artisan Bread

Bulk Foods

Coffee & Tea

Dairy

Fruits

Frozen Foods

Meat & Poultry

Nut Butters
Dairy-Free

Gluten-Free

Keto

Nut-free

Organic

Plant-Based

Vegan

Vegetarian