Department Profiles
Bakery
Our Bakery Department is filled each day with fresh bread, pastries, muffins, and other delicious delicacies baked by our staff and local bakeries. We carry baked goods from over 30 bakeries, so there’s something for everyone!
Beer, Cider and Wine
Our Beer, Cider, and Wine Department features a wide and evolving selection of products at outstanding value. We are proud to carry a large selection of Vermont-made craft beer, fine wines and ciders, in addition to beer and wine from all over the world. Stop in and peruse selections from over 50 local breweries!
Chat with our friendly and knowledgeable staff for help with food pairings or beverage suggestions for any occasion. Don’t see what you’re looking for, or planning a larger gathering? We can help you place a special order for bottles or cases of your favorites. Plus, if you buy 6 or more bottles of wine, you'll receive a 10% case discount!
Bulk
Our diverse bulk department allows shoppers to buy as little or as much as they need of local, organic, and conventional products, including spices, oils, cereals, rice, pasta, flour, beans, grains, nuts, dried fruit, maple syrup, candy, teas, medicinal herbs, coffee, and more. Whether you’re looking to experiment with a new ingredient, or you’re looking to cut down on packaging waste, our bulk department is here to help. Plus, every Thursday is Bulk Up Thursdays! Shop bulk on Thursdays and save 10% on all bulk items.
Cheese
Our Cheese Department is filled with local, artisanal, and unique cheeses, from handmade burrata to sheep's milk cheese to Shelburne Farms aged cheddar. Don't know which cheese to pair with your bread or wine? Our friendly and knowledgeable staff are happy to offer recommendations!
Grocery
Whether you’re looking to stock up on grocery staples or explore new local products, our extensive Grocery, Frozen and Dairy sections have you covered. Our aisles feature organic and conventional daily necessities as well as hard-to-find items for your pantry such as silken tofu, mole, ghee, egg replacer, almond paste, pectin, and powdered goat’s milk. Plus, we’re proud to feature local dairies in our Dairy cooler, including Vermont Co-op Milk which is produced for us and two other Vermont food co-ops by Monument Farms Dairy. Vermont Co-op Milk guarantees an affordable gallon of milk for our shoppers and a fair price for the farmer.
Meat and Seafood
Our Meat and Seafood Department features fresh, local, organic, and sustainable choices for every taste and budget. As a Co-op, we act as buyers for our Members and shoppers, not as sellers for an outside supplier. That means that when we shop for seafood, meats, and poultry to pass on to you, we’re looking for the absolute best we can find. Visit our Downtown or South End Meat & Seafood counter daily for assistance from our friendly and knowledgeable staff!
Prepared Foods
City Market offers one of the finest and most affordable options for ready-to-eat food in Burlington with our hot and cold food bar, salad bar, and deli. Grab pre-made salads, sandwiches, and hot or cold meals to go, get your cold cuts the way you like them, fuel up with a hot cup of locally roasted coffee or fair-trade tea, or enjoy a sandwich in our café. We have options for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and beyond!
Produce
Our Produce department features produce from a wide array of growers, both large and small, sourced by dedicated staff who are constantly looking for new ways to connect you to the source of your food. We work to ensure that every piece of produce that lines our shelves is of the highest quality at a fair price, representing a diverse array of organic, fair trade, and conventional produce. We have close partnerships with many of Vermont’s amazing and diverse farms and are proud to provide an amazing selection of Vermont products. Come in and enjoy some of the best produce our region has to offer!
Wellness
Our Wellness department invites you to indulge yourself and enhance your well-being with our wide variety of herbs, supplements, shampoos, soaps, and skin care products. The selection in our Wellness Department is hand-picked by our knowledgeable staff, who can consult with shoppers to meet the needs of every budget. Don’t see what you’re looking for? We’re happy to place special orders! Plus, every Tuesday is Take Care Tuesday – shoppers save 10% on all supplements, including CBD products!