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3.0 of 5 stars.
I like this place even though it's ridiculously overpriced... it offers seating which other delis in the area don't have.
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Thank goodness for this oasis of calm. The food is good and the people who work here are great. The hamburgers are hand-formed, cooked to order and are the BEST within a 10 block radius.
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I think I can sum Harvest Urban Market up nicely: *ahem*... "BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!" This place is, for lack of a better term, bobo. Yes I said it, bobo. As everyone has pointed out time and time…
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i give 5 stars for the vegan polenta cake. it is as delicious as heaven and harvest can do everything else wrong but keep this polenta cake on the shelves and in the cafe staring out at me, calling my…
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place is way over priced! Like another reviewer noted.... $7 for a premade sandwich!? Go three blocks down to Ted's Market for a sandwich or salad. Cheaper and they make it on the spot for you.
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Harvest Market has the best salad bar in the city. Everything is really pricey but believe me when I say its worth it. From there spring rolls, fried jalapeos, variety of fruits & veggies this place…
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is like a mirage in the desert when you're hungry and want something for lunch that's good for you and organic and there's nothing else around, something beautiful you can't quite believe…
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Better than the Market Street store yet still overpriced. The only reason I come here anymore is if it's late evening and I don't feel like cooking. Their made to order sandwiches are huge in my eyes…
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Who owns this place and are they crazy? Shockingly overpriced... but I admit somehow not as bad as Canyon Market in Glen Park. And these $7 pre-made sandwiches filled with invisible food. Nuh-uh.…
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a huge fan of smaller, local, "urban" markets but this place only gets three stars out of convenience since I can see the front door from my window. Everything from beer to cheese is overpriced…
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm egoistically giving this place 3 stars since it's near where I live. Additionally: * They are open 7/7 until 11:00 pm, quite convenient
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Not the biggest fan of this place. Maybe I'm spoiled with East Bay's Monterey Market and the Berkeley bowl. I went here because it was close to where I work, and wanted to try something new. Food is…
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This place is super dusty and super overpriced. They have isles of soda and bottles and its not a good set up flow wise. Everything is way expensive and their sale prices are normal prices at other…
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I end up here only out of desperation. It's close to the apartment and carries food I guess. They never have what I actually am looking for and anything I do find seems to have a 300% mark up for some…
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Alright, like most everyone else, I was shopping at Harvest Urban Market out of convenience. I work next door, live 2 blocks away, and thought it was extremely convenient to have such a nice place so…
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like the Harvest Urban Market.. There, I said it. HUM is a nice little market.. they have a decent salad bar, friendly staff, AND unlike other fancy markets, they have Diet Coke. I mean, I guess…
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Normally, my boyfriend and I shop at CALA Foods because it's closer to our apartment than Harvest Urban Market. However, anyone who's shopped at CALA knows what a complete drag it is, and how nice it…
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I go here because it is close by, I always want to buy more than I need but the way the shelves are set up just leave me frustrated and I just grab my usual sandwich and water and go. Recently…
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Finally, a default place to eat when in doubt. I get tired of wandering and sometimes don't want to discover any new lunch spots. On those days, I come here.
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'd like to do 3.5, but I guess other people's negative reviews will avg into mine. I used to like this place, then i didn't, and now I do again - the key is just seeing it for what it is and not…
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3.0 of 5 stars.
THE BEST, FRESHEST SALAD BAR AROUND! till 11PM! GREAT BURGER & RUEBEN if a little pricey w/ small meat portions
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It is market is in a weird place, since it is almost in the middle of no where. Their sushi is gross! Their other cooked foods look yummy though. Their service is really good. I would rather just take…
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's sad that no one seems to remember what the neighborhood was like *before Harvest Market arrived*. Aside from making the neighborhood a more desirable place to live I love the fact that I can pick…
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Dance rehearsal/class is from 1pm to 6pm. Sometime in between those hours, we have a small window to refuel. We usually walk from the studio to Harvest. This is the only choice for healthy food in…
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2.0 of 5 stars.
i eat lunch occasionally at harvest urban market. location wise, it provides options that surrounding businesses don't offer. and i do like their salad bar with soups and prepared sandwiches. things…
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1.0 of 5 stars.
OK, The location is convenient for me but the people who work the cash there are the worst. Are they paid in crack? I don't need curb-side service or anything. I just want "please" and "thank you".…
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I live right around the corner from this place. It's closer by far than Trader Joe's, which is why I *VERY* occasionally shop here. Its one redeeming feature is its closeness. I LOATHE giving this…
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I seriously only come to this place when I'm on the way to work and need something vaguely slimy and greasy for breakfast, or if for some reason I'm craving coked-out hipster attitude. Of course, this…
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Why do I always feel dirty when I shop here? Why do I still do it? Why am I expending energy to review it? I offer no insight.
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Not sure about all the hatred spewed toward this place...I've found it to be a conveniently-located Whole Foods knock-off (albiet comparable price$) with a good selection of vegetarian foods and a…
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Other than convenience... A) I felt like I needed a topo GPS just to get from the cereal aisle to the milk. What deranged madman designed the interior of that place?
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Three for old times sake. You were the neighborhood go to - when you needed anything more than just liquor. The premade sandwiches were usually on the healthier side as far as options went...whole…
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
on my way back to bart after thread sf, i realized i was starving. nothing was open except for harvest urban market so i got some stuff from the salad bar, a soup and a sparkling lemonade.…
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
For coffee and wifi it is really terrible. The barista right now is sagging and I saw her underwear at least twice. Then she came over and mumbled that I only had 6 minutes and I had to get out.…
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Stopped in at the deli counter, decent selection of salads, calzones, etc. Had the reuben, which is on their list of specials. Comes with good steak fries and a little bit of salad. The corned beef…
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
this place isn't so bad, and the prices aren't too bad on most things, just don't buy beer. plus the sandwiches are really fucking good. i would never do any regular shopping here but its great in a…
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
convienient if you live in the area, I normally try to do most grocery shopping at trader joes, but if i cant be bothered to go that far or forgot something last minute, this place will usually…
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
What everyone else said, but what stands out for me is their shocking lackluster cheese selection. If I am going to pay $15 for a lunch of prepared items, I'd rather walk 5 more blocks to Whole Foods…
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
[EDIT] - I am adding something to my review. I purchased some food item last week, tasted it today, and it just didn't seem right so I returned it. The checkout person just looked at me like I was…
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Lousy service and staff. Terribly high prices. The fresh-made sandwiches are good. I got the chicken salad sandwich, it was very good and pretty big.
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Such a bummer that this place is so pricey. If it weren't for that it would be an absolute oasis the wasteland of 8th street. I agree with others, though, I wouldn't do my grocery shopping…
yelp.com - user review - 10/25/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Oh yay, so convenient and shiny....oh I want this, I want that, lemmie pull out my wallet and hand you all my cash....but wait......a closer look...slightly dirty....seemingly a little…
yelp.com - user review - 10/25/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This place should just bend over and take it already. god.
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is way too expensive. About the only cheap thing I can count on is Arizona in a can. I also like the small side of mashed potatoes you can get for 2.50 at the hot food bar, but the sushi…
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The produce and the food is ok I guess. They have most of the more eclectic "foodie"-type products. The problems are: -too expensive
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Upgraded to 4 stars as I discovered today that their Tuscan Tomato Soup is rockin. Despite other experiences that I have had with bacon in my clam chowder and too much cream sauce on luke warm pasta,…
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The Urban Market is a trendy grocery store. I definitely do all my major shopping at the Trader Joe's about 5 blocks south, but when I'm tired and in need of something quick on the way home, I stop in…
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
i'm in concurrence with most of the other reviews. unimpressive selection, confusing lay-out, and you're better off going to the whole foods on 4th.
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place has more old school bottled sodas and beers than anywhere I've been to. I mean, where can you get Nesbitt's, Boylan's, all flavors of Crush and Dr.Pepper in one place? And too boot, all…
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Come on guys, Soma near the Civic Center was sooooo very much in need of this grocery store. S.F. has many neighborhood "convenience" stores, but this one has got to be one of the best. Just about…
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was pretty excited to see this place come to the 'hood. It ain't too bad, but when you have a Trader Joe's just down the road, Harvest definitely is the second choice (at best). The selection is…
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Urban is the right word for this place. It's an organic market with an urban vibe. Nothing super special, but alot of the stuff you would expect to find at a Whole Foods type of store. Expensive…
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
If they put half as much effort into the store as they do into their advertising and branding, this would be a decent place. Unfortunately, this store is a failure on so many levels. A textbook…
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
someone told me this store sucked, and for that reason i hadn't stepped in there until just the other day. i was walking home and i needed groceries like whoa. so i went in and was amazed, firstly,…
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
They have a great prepared foods section in the back. The produce section tends to be neglected, so avoid that. But it's the perfect place for my weekend morning coffee, breakfast sandwich and/or…
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Expensive, but really, really, really good salad bar.
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1.0 of 5 stars.
My "organic fresh berries" bowl had mold on the berries! Unacceptable. I also saw much other very questionable produce, such as half-rotting bananas festering under a mini-cloud of fruit flies. Were…
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Certainly the other reviews are accurate in that this store is an underachiever and a bit of a disappointment. It is a glorified convenience store. I would not normally never shop here if I was…
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
If you're buying groceries/sundries, check the expiration dates. For the salad bar or deli counter keep in mind that most of the food is poorly seasoned (bland). Safe bets are the fresh made…
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I think I echo dozens of other reviewers when I say this is NOT the place to be spending your money, take your wallet and walk 2 soma blocks over to Whole Foods. Yes, it's more of a hike, yes SOMA…
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I always get so hopeful when I enter this place, thinking that wonderous treasures of organic delight await. Not so much so. I mean, sure, they have an eclectic assortment of stuff but you can't…
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Mexican Coke and Crush Grape soda is what I get at HUM. It was on the way to work and I know they carry my drink favorites. Today I also bought sopressetta salame and crackers. No cheese, I hate…
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Much like a Whole Foods, this place stocks a lot of tasty, organic food. I had a turkey sandwich and it was overpriced and not that great. The husband's breakfast was fantastic though. I guess I…
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Use only in cases of desparation when munchies hit, or when your start-up's CEO is footing your food bill. Never attempt to stock your cupboards here, especially after shopping at Trader Joe's a few…
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
OK, I'm downgrading my previous review (below). Others are right...it looks pretty and all (and it is still a great place to stop off for the morning coffee) but the produce is on the sucky side. I…
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Hey, what's quality when you've got gentrification on your side? They could probably sell fresh dogshit here and I'd bet people would prefer it to whatever was there before. Seriously, this place is…
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
really like the owner he's canadian and speaks french right - so i can get my montreal fix almost instantly
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
harvest urban market, i visit you at least three times a day. i'm glad you carry amy's frozen veggie loaf. and the green algae kombucha. and stonewall's jerkee. and nana's cookies. and bosc pears when…
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i like this place too, but then again, i don't really consider this my local grocery store, it's more of a great lunch place for me. I work a few blocks away and this is my most frequented lunch spot,…
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This place is overpriced, poorly laid out, not very clean, silly grocery store. The ONLY reason I ever come here is to have a place to sit down and read during my lunch breaks. However, the seating…
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I work in the neigborhood, and go to this store maybe 2-3 times a month. it's true that mostly everything is overpriced, and the produce section could use a lot of help. Maybe they were going thru…
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Five stars because they always offer these five imperative things during the most trying times: 1) flushing toilet
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I should agree with "my girl's" prior review, this place is a gem situated in the nucleus of SOMA, when one is in need of last minute supplies; whether it is a backup bottle of wine, a bag of crisp,…
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is close to my work so it's great in that way. It is a strange mix of things you'd find at a Safeway and Whole Foods. Loads of organic stuff and a nice array of fresh produce. A coffee bar…
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love having this place here! It's open late, it has good ice cream pints to choose from, the salad bar has always been fresh and has a pretty decent selection of items (not as good as whole foods,…
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have to rate Harvest Urban Market - 8th Street, four stars for one reason: They are in my neighborhood and stock items most neighborhood corner grocers do not. Jim and I often cook at home and…
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I travel past this market several days each week on my way to work, and this place is always empty or near-empty so I decided to walk down there one night just to explore. I didn't like what I found…
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Three stars goes to the store that may have something I desperately need on my way home from work so that I don't have to go all the way to Safeway, Whole Foods, or Trader Joe's and I can just grab…
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
um.. ew. this place used to be somewhere i wanted to go, sometimes. they have some fun drinks in the coolers, but they really aren't practical at the price they are going for. Plus.. the food is…
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This is the closest grocery place for me so it sucks that it sucks. Granted I have very specific grocery needs (chips and crackers) but here's what I get from this place if I really must: some…
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Urban Harvest is only a block away, so it's definitely very convenient and with the 11 PM closing time, it's a great pre-sleep stop. I only shop for several items here. 1. Fresh Soup
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Its soo convenient. Getting some ..ok..barely any food so close to home. The HUM doesn't have much. Ive never felt so glad to pay for Whole foods overpriced stuff until i went here. You spend a lot of…
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I stop here for coffee and a blueberry bran muffin once or twice a week so I can avoid the oppressive crowds (and dirty feeling) I find when stopping by Megachains like Starbucks or Peet's, and I've…
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I was so excited when this store opened in my neighborhood. A cheaper alternative to Whole Foods, I thought. ...boy was I wrong.
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i love harvest except it can be a bit pricey if you plan on buying all your groceries there. the sandwich's and salads are great and they always have a great selection of new stuff to try that other…
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Poor Harvest Urban Market! After reading all the scathing reviews, I feel sorry for it, and I have to admit the last star is more for pity. Given the options in the neck of the woods for lunch, HUM…
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Overpriced with a limited selection...however, their grab and go foods aren't half bad. I love their two cheese and avocado sandwich (it comes on this really delicious hearty wheat bread) and their…
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
beautiful market- but sucky selection with high prices.
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Everything is overpriced, and the meat is old. It is a whole foods wannabe with poor service, poor produce, and no free parking. UPDATE: 7-22-2006 My girlfriend went down there last night for some…
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Caveat Emptor! Always keep (and scrutinize) your receipt! If you don't have it, you won't be able to return or exchange the rotten/spoiled/rank/seething with botulism product you just purchased from…
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not cheap. I throw my money around like nobody's business. This is not just because I'm irresponsible, but because I feel that money is to spend--and it's to spend on FOOD. But, I was…
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I was so excited when this initially luxuriant-looking market opened last year because I finally had a grocery store that I could walk to from my place and not have to wait in line for a vagrant…
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Go for the salad bar and ready made meals. I wouldn't do my grocery shopping here especially the produce.
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
HUM gets it's rating based on proximity and that alone...I will only shop here out of sheer laziness or if I need something that I KNOW that they have that is not perishable. Let me paint you a picture…
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Oh this place; it gives hope to small business owners everywhere, because seriously, if the owners of this bizarre all-look-no-substance place could get a business loan, anyone can. It's full of…
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Four words: Blenheim Hot Ginger Ale. I didn't know you could get this stuff outside of western North Carolina. It's fucking good. Really fucking good. Otherwise, the store is dark, deserted and…
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
In theory I like this place. It's terrifically attractive, and I do like the salad bar. But the produce in the grocery section is terrible. Some of it is even moldy. Noticeably so. Last time I was…
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
HUM as we in the neighborhood refer to it is a necessary evil if you over look the following: 1) The Dairy Cases are not cold enough!-food handling violation
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I have to agree with the other reviewers: I was unimpressed. I was *starving* so I dashed in for a quick salad for $8. The chicken was dry, the tomatoes flavorless, and the avocado vinaigrette was…
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I feel like HUM is a necessary evil in my life, as it's on my way from my office to my bus stop, and generally the only place still open after hours where I can pick up a decent meal. I usually only…
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This place is so awful it really leaves me almost speechless. Last night I had a craving for a BLT... this ripoff palace was the closest place to get some L and some Ts, so I went there. The romaine…
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I got really excited when I found out there was a market just two blocks from my place, but was hugely disappointed. One, it's expensive, but I expected that because of the organic/recycle types of…
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