text: The evolution of supermarkets towards fresh produce, gluten-free products, organic products when possible, and competitive prices has been a boon to Sprouts.  This is a local chain on the verge of exploding onto the national scene in a big way.\n\nSprouts recently went public and with good reason.  They have 170 stores, primarily on west coast and a rabid customer base. These stores rock!  They are super clean, super competitive and have a fantastic selection of groceries.\n\nThe produce is some of the finest you'll find in town; it's always top notch quality at very good prices.  The meat counter is amazing.  Trust me on this, their chicken sausage (about five flavors but choose the caliente) is fantastic.  We use it a couple of times a month in our spicy pasta dish with mini penne.  The fish is always fresh, it never smells fishy, and the wrapped meat in the case is beautiful and always delicious.\n\nThe general merchandise section has one of the largest selections of natural and homeopathic vitamins and supplements in the valley and an educated staff to help guide your purchases.  \n\nThey have a wonderful selection of bulk foods that has got to be the highest quality bulk in the valley.  The chocolate covered (you name it, walnuts, almonds, raisins, peanuts, etc) are fantastic!  It's a great way to buy just the quantity you need, at a great price.\n\nI've shopped at nearly all of the West side Sprouts and none of them will disappoint you; this is a quality chain that is going to be around for a long, long time.