A Look Inside Whole Foods Market Daily Shop

NEW YORK — Whole Foods has opened a new store called Whole Foods Market Daily Shop in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan in New York. At 2,500 square feet, the new grab-and-go, small-format concept is similar to an urban convenience store or bodega.

It is next to a full-size Whole Foods Market in the former Whole Body space.

“With a local focus, Whole Foods Market Daily Shop opens carrying Gotham Greens, Balthazar breads, New York Bagel, Dunwell Doughnuts, Dough Doughnuts, By the Way Bakery cakes, Lilly's cookies and more,” a spokesperson for Austin, Texas-based Whole Foods told CSP Daly News. “Prime Member Deals, hot prepared foods, Whole Body products, fresh produce and mochi can also be found throughout the store as well.”

The debut comes as Whole Foods, which is owned by Seattle-based Amazon, has pulled the plug on its 365 by Whole Foods Market medium-format locations and as Amazon continues to slowly roll out its Amazon Go small-format, cashierless stores.

Take a look at some of the highlights of Whole Foods Market Daily Shop …

Run by Allegro, the coffee, juice and kombucha bar offers Whole Foods’ traditional coffees and teas, including Daily Brew powered by Bulletproof, along with fresh juices and two seasonal kombuchas on tap.

The self-serve acai bowls are the first of its kind in the Northeast, Whole Foods said, offering customers an acai base to top with a selection of fresh cut fruit, granola, nuts, berries and more.

Local offerings are featured throughout the store, including Gotham Greens pesto and salad dressings, Balthazar breads, New York Bagels, Dunwell Doughnuts, Dough Doughnuts, By the Way Bakery cakes, Lilly's cookies and treats and more. Self-serve baked goods include vegan and other special diet offerings.

A produce run features seasonal citrus, mangoes, avocados and bananas, along with cut fruit and luau bowls in the coolers.

Hot prepared foods offerings include breakfast bowls and oatmeal, and lunch and dinner options include paninis, half chickens, salmon and sides. Also available are grab-and-go sandwiches, salads and soups. A mochi freezer offers popular flavors, including vanilla, mango, strawberry and chocolate.

Two dedicated grocery aisles highlight single-serve convenience-based and everyday essentials, including pet food. A small Whole Body features toothbrushes, shampoos, deodorant, cough drops, candles and travel-sized products.

A curated selection of flowers includes potted orchids and plants.

Self-checkouts are paired with staffed registers, offering customers the opportunity to get in and out faster.