Yes! Organic Market

Tuesday Jan 19, 2016 a White male store clerk chased an African American male down 14^th street accusing him of store theft (of a yogurt, a cookie, a spinach dip and a bottled drink in his hands) and threatening to call the police on him. While verbal exchanges were taking place I, a bystander tried to intervene to dissipate the situation by offering to pay for the items he was accused if stealing (automatically assuming the store clerk was right). Moments later three other store clerks hover around the African American male still accusing him and one saying he’s caught on security video. A.A. male humiliated in public, accused of something he Did NOT Do, declines my offer and verbally exchanges profane words with the clerks. Mind you he never tried to run the whole time. Meanwhile one if the store clerks (an Asian male) was the only one smart enough to go back to the store and find the A.A.‘s male’s store receipt and bring it to us which had all the items the A.A. male had in his hand, all paid in FULL. Still there is intense tension in which I convince the A. A male to leave the situation and the store clerk to leave him alone before it turns into a physical altercation and of course the A. A male being arrested. This implicit bias of A. A males or people in general must STOP in these gentrified communities. Yes organic needs to train its employees on racial prejudice and acting on their implicit bias, especially of false and damaging accusations like this one. Stop perpetuating the racial tension that already exists in this community and start embracing the A.A. Community that have lived in this area for generations, especially your paying customers.

I’ve been a fan of Yes! sine moving to the area. While a bit smaller than other organic markets, they carry a good enough variety of produce/​packaged goods/​frozen foods/​wine/​beer/​supplements/​cleaning supplies that makes it worth a stop in. I couldn’t do all my weekly shopping here, but I can get many items and it’s definitely good for a midweek stop.
I like this location because it’s convenient and bigger than some of the other ones. Staff was friendly, too.

WORST LINE DYNAMIC! How Yes! on 14^th St stays in business puzzles me: price-​wise, products, dirty, thin aisles.
The check out people have no idea how to handle the lines at the register and one may wind up waiting as 3 other people who are behind will be checked out before. This has happened to me and others one too many times, so I am done with Yes! Check out people can be rude and slow to boot.
Hey Yes!, learn from Streets Market’s check out protocol; you are not equipped for a check out line system like those at larger grocery stores.

Sure, the aisles are narrow but I don’t mind at all because it means that they cram pretty much everything I need in this location. Also, it beats fighting the crowds at Whole Foods and Trader Joes, especially on weekends.
I stopped in here just because it is closer to my house and I didn’t have time to go to WF, but now I think I am going to ditch WF completely as my first stop shop since this location literally had everything I needed on my shopping list, including random baking items that I couldn’t find at the P St WF. It even stocks Whisked Pies, which are the best!
Compared to P ST WF, the main thing it is missing that I really use is a fresh seafood section (or at least I think it doesn’t). Of course if you are looking for a rare cheese or some random produce, they are likely not going to have it. But for your everyday cooking needs, this is a good place to stop!
I also didn’t check out the meat department, but I’ve been getting my meat at the Farmers Market at 14 & U lately, which is a block away on Saturday mornings.
Unlike other reviews, I had no problems with the employees there.

Cool little spot that I ran across during my walk to the P St. Whole Foods. They had just about everything I needed, including freshly ground almond butter. The organic prices weren’t too over the top, as I usually buy organic in CA as well. Unfortunately, my scallion tops were no good after only two days – I had to cut and discard them. Service was not too friendly. When I asked the clerk to locate an item, she found it for me, but did not retrieve it for me – as it was clearly way above my 5′ stature; she also threw my items in the bag. Since I’m new to DC, I’m feeling everyone out before I get rowdy.
I’d return for the almond butter for sure, but maybe not this location.

Small market. And kind of cramped. So much so that two people can’t always pass in an aisle. But the selection is pretty good for the size of the place. And it seems well run and clean.

Not the friendliest Yes market in town. Prices are a bit high and store feels cramped. You do just as well at Whole Foods.

I live 5 minutes from this Yes! and now only purchase bottled water and the occasional container of milk on a fairly regular basis. Would never, ever buy again fresh produce (often wilted if not moldy and over priced at that) and their prepared foods have disappointed in the past (past sell-​by date, but still on the shelf — isn’t there a health ordinance about that?). So I use it as my local 7 – 11 and it has about the same quality of merchandise and management. Most of the staff, however, are friendly and probably as frustrated as I am at the way the store is run (Max, who seems to be in charge, is as friendly as a honey badger and just as helpful — note to owners: is finding a good manager that difficult? If so, I’ll send you my resume). All in all this Yes! is a disappointment, but as mentioned I treat it as my local convenience store where milk & water are the best selling items. Too bad they don’t sell Lottery tickets.

Although, this place is on the pricey side, I’m cool with paying for both the convenience and not having to wait in long lines at Trader Joe’s or Whole Foods.

its only connivence location, otherwise i try to avoid this place as much as possible. It is over price here for what it is as well as if you buy milk, drink it in 2 days, otherwise they go bad.

I like Yes! markets, but, I was not impressed with this one by any measure. The aisles are close together, the selection mediocre, and the freshness of the vegetables and fruits not at my standard. I suppose I am just spoiled by always going to the Yes! market in Petworth, or even the one in Brookland — those are the gold standard of Yes! markets.
So, while you are in this neighborhood and really need staples/​groceries, it’ll do, but it’s not going to wow you or make you feel happier than just checking items off your list. It serves a purpose, and I am happy for it, but I doubt I will come back here.

If you have the money for it — this place has some of the highest quality foods. In particular — they have the best (and by best I mean most authentic) pita and hummus I’ve found in the city (including at restaurants).

Lovely staff, very friendly. Excellent organic selection. Good selection of specialty items. The prices are just too high tho. With Trader Joe’s going in, it’s a question what will happen w/​this market.

Small and quite packed with characteristically narrow aisles. Seems like there’s always ten people stocking the shelves and one manning the register. Expensive stuff, though you don’t need a membership or anything for their sales, and their bulk stuff and prepared foods aren’t bad. Close to the U Street Metro.

All of the items are very overpriced.
There is a very limited selection — particularly in regard to meat, wine (did not even have Marsala), and beer.
Two stars because there was someone walking around that I could ask for help to find the Marsala, even though they ultimately did not have it.

This place is Disneyland for health and wellness junkies. Their bulk items are fairly priced, and lots of their specialty groceries are a dollar or so cheaper than Whole Foods. Also, they have lots of creative (new!) prepared foods, such as vegan macro and brown rice sushis (which are delicious), quinoa salad, avocado salad, etc. Hippie delights. I’m hopelessly obsessed with their dried papaya. It’s SO fresh.
I bought a gala apple (2.75 a pound) and it was completely brown inside. Looked completely fine on the outside, so approach with caution. I would say go to Whole Foods for your produce and Yes! Organic for your groceries.

Great produce, but need more fresh pasta! Only complaint is slow checkout lines.
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Come here for:
–wine
–cheese
–produce
–dairy products
–bulk quinoa
–salmon
The beer selection is teenier and pricier than I prefer, and I’m not a huge fan of their dry goods selections, BUT it’s an excellent grocery store for fresh foods shopping after work or to supplement a Giant haul.

I am a huge fan of Yes! Organic and its mission. Small, unpretentious, and makes an effort to get into neighborhoods that aren’t the typical locale for specialty/​organic markets such as this.
This Yes! location meets the criteria of other locations I’ve been to. It is clean, the staff is always friendly, and it is always well-stocked…and well-​stocked with delicious and healthy (read: I can eat with less guilt) food options.
I particularly recommend their daily soups. Oh my word — they are simply delicious. My favorites so far are the tomato, basil and rice and the Senegalese peanut chicken. Out of this world flavor and for around $ 4 a pound, you can’t go wrong.

I’m really surprised by all the negative reviews on here and I disagree with many of them. I think Yes! is a great little joint.
For all the people complaining about their produce going bad after a couple of days: Hello! It’s ORGANIC. Without all the additives that unnaturally extend the shelf life of produce, of course it will go bad in a couple of days. If you want produce that stay fresh for days, go to Safeway or Giant.
As for their prices, I think they’re very reasonable and cheap compared to Whole Foods. Then again, I’m from New York so I think any place is cheap as long as I can walk out with a decent basket of goods for under $ 20.
I love Yes!‘s prepared food section (great selection of cold noodles) and body care section.