Fields Foods

I live within walking distance and have really tried to like this place. Unfortunately, they are out of the basics frequently (chicken breasts, for example), and do a poor job of clearing out expired inventory. Unless this place changes significantly, I won’t shop here.

Went there for lunch twice around 11 am and food from the food bar was cold both times. The wings were ice cold.

I went to Field Foods on Lafayette with my grandmother and the manager on duty WAYNE BLACK is incredibly RUDE. There was a coupon mix up at the register and he would not even allow my grandmother to explain the situation; he simply walked away while she was explaining and said «He doesn’t have time to argue». He has no business interacting with the public with his subpar customer service skills. I will also be writing to the corporate office.

I SO want to love this grocery store as it is by far the most convenient to my house but I continuously have mediocre experiences. On average I find the food to be extremely overpriced although I have caught some good sales. Beer is especially overpriced based on Schnucks pricing. The cashiers are sometimes friendly, sometimes not. Very hit or miss. Regardless they are all poor at bagging groceries and use an EXCESSIVE amount of plastic bags. Which PS, I tried to recycle my plastic bags there recently and that’s not an option. I try to bring reusable bags but I forget sometimes.

So happy that Fields opened in STL! I only buy meat from here now. Super high-​quality and they run regular specials that make it more affordable. The produce prices are comparable to Schnuck’s and even Shop N’ Save and they have a nice and interesting selection of beer, wine, and middle of the store items. I will say that the middle of the store does tend to be a bit more pricey so I don’t do all of my shopping there.
I’ve really loved interacting with the staff and appreciated the suggestions any time I’ve had questions about the wine or beer selection. They also have some great seed starters in the spring.
Definitely worth a visit.

Produce prices are usually on par with the local grocery store chain but the «middle of the store» stuff tends to be more expensive unless you’re lucky enough to find what you need among their store brand «Shurshine.»
Produce quality is a hit or miss
They frequently sell near-«expired» food for steep discounts, which can be awesome because those «expiration dates» are really just suggestions anyway, not rules.
All in all I’ll keep coming back because I like that this grocery store attempts to address the problem of food desert in Saint Louis while providing adequate fruits, veggies, and other necessities. That being said, I would never have the same expectations for Fields Foods as I would for a Trader Joe’s or Whole Foods.

Think Schnucks meets Whole Food. Fields is a nice addition to the Soulard/​Peabody/​Lafayette neighborhoods. It’s an upscale grocer with a variety of all your favorites plus some home grown items and local delicacies.
There’s a huge deli where you can find your favorite meats and cheeses. They also serve hot food, bakery (with a bar attached for your convenience) equipped with hot coffee and a beautiful fresh produce section. If there’s something you’d like to try the staff is happy to let you sample. Speaking of staff, they are very pleasant and quick to offer help in any area.
Give it a whirl.

Basically a less-​expensive, locally owned iteration of the cool supermarket chain. The deli is great. If we can buy local, we will. If we can spend our money in our city, that’s another great motivator. It’s a little tricky getting in, and handicapped access is confusing, but I really like Fields Foods. It opened right after we moved out of the neighborhood, so I have to remind myself now to go here instead of Aldi, but it is so worth it. It is an actual supermarket, except everything is fresh and clean. Really a great alternative to everything around it for at least five miles.

They are carrying local komucha now! Yay, Companion Kombucha or COM KOM. Straight in through the front door, just before you get to the seafood department on the left! They have Ginger, Elderberry and Lavender both regular and slightly sweetened with organic stevia for those that like things a little sweeter. 100% organic ingredients too! Buy LOCAL!
Cheers!

Fields Food is cool, I guess. It’s kind of like a mix between a Schnucks and a Whole Foods. I dig the location. I mean, I have closer grocers but if I’m in the area running errands I love that I can go here and hop right back on the highway.
They carry lots of products from local vendors, which they say, but I really didn’t notice that many… at least not anymore that Whole Foods carries. The price is a little more costly than your typical grocer as expected with the whole local/​organic push they advertise.
I can see why this place was overhyped but hey, it got people in the doors!

As a STL newbie, I’m still searching for my go-​to grocery store. Something in between Whole Foods and Walmart. Unfortunately this isn’t it. Very small produce section, small meat selection (especially steaks), and sky-​high cereal prices. Over $ 5 for a box of Honey Nut Cheerios (normal size!). I purchased a few days worth of groceries and spent more than I would at Whole Foods. Also, the hot food on display looked very old, kinda interesting since I was here on a Friday evening. I guess I’ll keep searching!

Love it! Fresh sushi, great hot foods and prepared foods selection. It reminds me a lot of Whole Foods, but without the crowd and craziness! The wine and beer section was great and I noticed they had a wine bar as well. Will definitely be back!!!

I was going to shrug off my past experiences, but it seems to be an ongoing Trend. The food is pretty overpriced, but the main problem is dates. Everytime I have purchased something there, I have gotten home to see at least one item is expired. First time, I got strawberries and then noticed they were moldy. Around Christmas, I bought sugar cookie mix. There were bugs in them– the little worms flour gets. Earlier this week I purchased pre made sugarfree jello (in the individual cups). I am sitting at my table now with the empty cup and just noticed it expired two weeks ago! Do they not check dates? Are they not rotating stock? Very frustrating especially considering how much extra I am paying for this store

Let’s just start with why the trip was cool. I walk in and there’s Mayor Slay grabbing lunch… so let’s call my outing to fields a celebrity lunch! Food wise I was as basic as it gets, brisket and chick with mash potatoes and corn. 7 bucks and tastey, the corn was actually amazing! I was told I should try the curry chicken salad… if you dig on curry then get us some! I’ll be back to fields, the concept alone, support local vendors is just my speed! The staff is courteous and pleased to provide service, that’s refreshing and guarantees 4 stars from me!

Grocery shopping has officially replaced clothes shopping as my favorite. This store makes grocery shopping fun. Think of Straub’s, but more geared towards regular folks. They have bulk healthy granola, organic grains and dried fruits by weight. Their organic fruits are expensive — you can find them cheaper at TJ’s, but a good place if you don’t have time to go all the way to Brentwood or Local Harvest. I love that they have a good selection of organic veggies and salad too. Their deli section is great — get the curry chicken salad, it’s delicious. You can’t get everything here, but it’s a needed addition in terms of grocery option in Stl City.

I saw this place while I was out driving around. Being the foodie that I am, I had to check it out. If I had to summarize my thoughts about this store in one sentence, I would say that I feel like it is the lovechild of Whole Foods and Shop ‘n Save.
Fields Foods is a beautiful store, and everything on the shelves was neatly arranged on my visit. In terms of décor, the store has the look and feel of a Whole Foods. (Compare the Fields Foods logo to the Whole Foods logo and tell me they don’t look similar. It’s the font.) Fields Foods offers some of the same things you would find at Whole Foods (e.g., Amy’s Kitchen foods, Better Life cleaning products). Even their prepared food and dessert displays look like those of a Whole Foods, but on a smaller scale.
However, the similarity to Whole Foods is short-​lived. As you shop, you find that Fields Foods offers traditional groceries (e.g., Jif peanut butter, Kellogg’s cereals) and generic brands similar to those you would find at a Shop ‘n Save.
In the «About Fields» section on their website, Fields Foods describes the store as follows:
«We specialize in products that are pesticide-​free, organic, non-​GMO, gluten-​free, and natural in order to provide healthier, fresher, better tasting choices for our customers. We offer a wide selection of foods that are locally grown, sustainable, nutritious and made in large part by small growers and producers. And yes, we also carry many traditional options from popular name brands.»
Yep. That pretty much describes it, but in my opinion the «popular name brands» kind of overwhelm the «pesticide-​free, organic, non-​GMO, gluten-​free,. .. natural» and «locally grown» options. They definitely had some local products, but I just didn’t get a strong «local» feel at this place. I also was disappointed with their produce section. I guess I thought it would be bigger since they claim to offer a «wide selection» of locally grown foods.
All of that being said, I feel like this is a nice addition to the neighborhood. Fields provides you with options. You can get the organic or local stuff, or you can get your Quaker Chewy Dipps and be on your way. Prices are a bit high here, but as with any grocery store, you can can score some good buys when items are on sale. This won’t be a regular place for me, but I bought a few reasonably priced items while I was there. An added plus for Fields is that it is easily accessible; it is located just off I-​44.

Just moved in across the street and have made about four trips there within the past few days. While I have yet to do a proper shop with a list and a cart, I’ve been happy with the service and selection. The prepared food is extensive and DELICIOUS. I smashed a pound of the macaroni salad in about one sitting. My only critique of the prepped foods area would be the lack of signage about what is in the food. I wanted to try the kale salad, but could not tell if there was bacon in it, and neither could the worker. Even after attempting to look up the ingredients, I did not get a clear answer. Aside from that, they have a nice (and EXPENSIVE) salad bar and the yummiest looking desserts.

Maybe I’m strange, but I enjoy going to grocery stores. It’s always fun to explore the products and discover new treats. I was especially excited to see Fields Foods open in the city with hopes that it would be a good substitute for Whole Foods and Trader Joe’s. After multiple visits, I’ve found Fields Foods to be a good alternative to Schnucks and other standard grocery stores, but can’t say that I favor it over TJ’s and WF.
One of the things I like about Fields is that they source some of their vegetables, meats and fruits from local farms. The produce selection is better than the Culinaria store in Downtown STL, but much smaller than the larger grocery stores. They do have tomatillos and serrano peppers which is a big plus in my book.
The hot-​foods, salad bar and ready-​made foods section seems to be good. On opening day, they had fried cauliflower on the hot-​food bar, and it was delicious. I’ve been looking for it every time I come back, only to find chicken wings as the standard item now. I also sampled a huge slice of pizza topped with sun dried tomatoes, spinach and feta which I really enjoyed. The thick pan style crust is not normally a favorite of mine, but I loved the zesty and plentiful tomato sauce on it.
As for other departments, the fresh meats section is a bit lacking in options. I’ve struggled to find the right cuts of meat and chicken that I was looking for. I also wish they had a better selection of breads. The wine section looks good and I like the setup with a wine tasting bar area. The ethnic food selections are also a bit limited, but offer the standards that you find in an average grocery store.
I can’t say that Fields will become my top grocer, but I will probably continue to be a regular here when looking for basic items.

What do you get when you combine; Whole Foods, Dierbergs and Soulard’s Market? Answer: Fields Foods, the newest grocer in town and the hottest addition to the Lafayette neighborhood.
Now that Fields Foods has opened in my «work» hood, I may never have to pack another lunch again. They have a very affordable salad bar, prepared foods counter, small hot foods bar and a Grab-​n-​Go section that will make my work lunches so much more interesting. I’ll no longer need to call local restaurants for carry-​out, on the days I forget to «brown bag». I’ll just run over to FF and find something to my liking. Their offerings are less expensive then WF and in the same price range as Dierbergs.
My first lunch was a Orzo and Kale Salad, Pork Tenderloin and Green Beans with Red Potato. All three were good, with the Orzo and Kale leading the way. The Green Beans were fresh, but I needed to add pepper and salt for my taste. Which is better then being over seasoned.
I cruised the aisles quickly picking up treats for co-​workers. Chips, snack crackers and bite size cupcakes. As I cruised, I was impressed by Seafood, Vegetables, Meats and Wine offerings. Everyone at work was excited to find out their treats were from FF, who is just down the street.
FF may not be my go to all my groceries, but it will be the place to go for lunches and treats for my work family. Residents of Soulard and Lafayette are some lucky folks to have this new grocer in their hood.

Fields Foods is a brand new grocery store located in the Lafayette Square neighborhood next to the entrance to highways 55-​S and 44-​W. I was able to get a sneak peak and attend the soft opening before they opened and I was so impressed that I had to get the ball rolling on Unilocal!They feature everything a normal grocer would (florist, bakery, deli, meat, general grocery) but they have an emphasis on local organic. They also offer prepared foods and they have a beer and wine bar in the store. This is a welcome addition to the surrounding neighborhoods and for those traveling south or west from downtown.
I heard they get much of their seafood from Bob’s, which means high prices, but great quality and much closer for those of us who might have otherwise made the trek to Maryland Heights to go to Bob’s. I love how they are working with local farms and companies and they are also working with schools to get local organic foods into the school lunch program.