Allegro Coffee -  Ottawa,

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1:30 on Saturday. 2 cashes open. No express cash. Lots of staff standing around. 8 customers waiting. Not a good look.

My first visit to a Whole Foods Market was years ago, after completing a job interview in Yorkville in Toronto. I definitely remember what I got: a slice of tiramisu. At that time, it was the only Whole Foods in the greater Toronto area.Whole Foods has grown on me, likely because Markham has one and I frequent it often. I don't fit the profile of a typical Whole Foods shopper who tends to carry expensive handbags, must get everything organic, and can afford all things expensive, including tiny bottles of elixirs that extend their years on planet Earth. I like their dairy-free items. I love Carbonaut bread and the entire bakery section, including tiramisu. There are specific items that I get at this store. If I'm looking for romaine lettuce or celery, you'll likely see me at a grocery store that offers these items at normal, cheaper prices.Four years ago, I was in the Glebe and saw this Whole Foods store. I didn't go in. I had already got what I needed at a Metro.On my most recent visit, after spending a few hours exploring the area with a friend, I realized that I needed almond beverage and lemons. I had yet to set foot in any grocery store. They were good reasons to check this store out.I had parked underground. The elevator got me to this store. I exited the elevator on the main floor to hit Winners. This store has a cafe that occupies the entire floor. It was busy just before noon. People must love getting coffee and a baked good here.When I returned just past 5 pm, you could hear crickets on this floor. The cafe was closed. It was different. My local one is still open when I'm there at 7 pm. I have yet to hit the cafe at any Whole Foods location.I took the escalator up to the second floor, which is where the entire supermarket is. I immediately found almond beverage. Organic. Sugar-free. Perfect.I also found the produce area. The Rainier cherries looked good. They were also so expensive that I blocked the price out and moved on.I got a couple of lemons. You could get a bag of six. The price was the same if you calculated how much one lemon was going for, so you might as well pick your own pristine-looking lemons.I looked around. It has the usual salad and hot food bars. You pay by weight, which does add up if you aren't careful.There were lots of snacks and drinks to choose from. A can of flavoured carbonated water was going for $2.69. It makes you wonder how this store determines the prices that it sets.It was enjoyable looking at the plants and flowers. It's a nice grocery store.I had an equally nice woman at the checkout area. I paid for my items with a debit card. I didn't need a bag. My lemons were already in one, so I carried it and my carton of almond beverage to the elevator.It was convenient taking the elevator down to the underground parking lot. I walked to my car, paid for parking, and left.The lemons and almond beverage were great. I'm glad that I got what I needed at this store.I had a fun time shopping here. It's my second Whole Foods that I've been to where it has two floors. We'll see if I return in another four years. Maybe I'll try the cafe... haha!(262)

Recently stopped by Whole foods because we were looking to get some snacks. During this visit my daughter started crying and needed a diaper change. We were a bit disappointed to see that there is no family washroom and the women's washroom change table was pretty gross.We love their cheese section, the staff at the counter is quite knowledgeable and helpful.In the past we have tried their pizza and burritos and both were very good. They make the pizzas fresh after you order or you can buy a slice at the counter.The cafe downstairs has coffee, pastries and smoothies. I have gotten their chocolate smoothie a few times because it's so good!

Quality coffee, great space! The last sip of coffee, not so much.