Supermarkets

Whole Foods Market

Open by scheduleMonday · 8 AM – 10 PM

Cambridge, MA

ⓘ Hours as published by the business

200 Alewife Brook Parkway, Cambridge, MA
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Opening hours

Monday · Today
8 AM – 10 PM
Tuesday
8 AM – 10 PM
Wednesday
8 AM – 10 PM
Thursday
8 AM – 10 PM
Friday
8 AM – 10 PM
Saturday
8 AM – 10 PM
Sunday
8 AM – 10 PM

Holidays and short days are the usual exceptions — call before a long drive.

▤ Contact & details

☎ Phone
+1 617-491-0040
⌖ Address
200 Alewife Brook Parkway, Cambridge, MA 02138
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◆ Category
Supermarkets
◎ Country
US
⌘ Branch
Fresh Pond

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About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, a delivery driver noticed something peculiar in the produce section. Among the neatly arranged apples and oranges lay an old, dusty book titled ‘The Secret Life of Whole Foods.’ Curious, he picked it up—and ever since, customers claim to see strange items appearing on their grocery lists. As days passed, more and more unusual items appeared on shoppers’ receipts—like kangaroo meat from Australia or organic avocados flown in from Antarctica. One day, a regular customer received a bill for a single paperclip labeled as ‘handcrafted by elves.’ The store manager shrugged it off as another quirky tale until she found herself listed as the proud owner of a vintage teacup from China in her next order.

2. One day, while stocking shelves, an employee heard a strange announcement over the store’s PA system: ‘Please return your flying carrots to customer service.’ Curious, she went to customer service and found a small child crying, holding onto a carrot with wings. The cashier smiled and said, 'It’s okay, honey—we’ll find your mommy.' Turns out, it was just a delivery driver who thought it would be fun to see everyone scramble.

3. Late one night, as a security guard patrolled the aisles of Whole Foods Market, he swore he saw a shadowy figure moving among the organic vegetables. Curious but cautious, he followed the silhouette only to discover it was just an errant squirrel, its tiny paws leaving trails of walnut shells. Just then, a delivery driver rushed past, dropping boxes everywhere. Startled, the little critter darted into the refrigerated section, leaving behind a trail of crumpled broccoli and startled customers. The guard laughed, thinking to himself, ‘Next time I’ll bring my flashlight—maybe I’ll catch a whole herd of them!’

4. Early one morning, as the sun peeked through the blinds of Whole Foods Market, a delivery driver found himself facing an unexpected sight. Stacks of bananas were whispering softly to each other in the produce section. Curious, he leaned closer and heard them discussing their favorite recipes for banana bread. Smiling, the driver joined in the conversation, adding his own secret ingredient—chocolate chips. That day, Whole Foods became known not only for its organic groceries but also for its spontaneous kitchen chats among fruits and veggies.

Source details

Business attributes

Address

City
Cambridge
Housenumber
200
Postcode
02138
State
MA
Street
Alewife Brook Parkway

Contacts

Phone
+1 617-491-0040

Hours & freshness

Check date
2026-01-03
Opening hours
2026-01-03
Opening hours
Mo-Su 08:00-22:00

Brand & operator

Brand
Whole Foods Market
Wikidata
Q1809448
Ref
freshpond

What it offers

Shop
supermarket

Other details

Branch
Fresh Pond

Source: OpenStreetMap, 16 recorded details for this place, last confirmed 2026-01-03.

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