Agreed! With all the positives. And the negatives. Might I add that the 'tude at a normal supermareket (if you have one near you in Brooklyn, which I don’t) is passively rude at best. At the coop there is not the... (19 replies, last updated by BKchompchomp September 12, 2006)

There have been innumerable postings on the pros and cons to the Park Slope food coop. I am interested in hearing from people who have visited or been members of the Flatbush food coop on Corteylou Road in Brooklyn. (18 replies, last updated by Westminstress June 13, 2005)

I’m hoping to help a friend in Manhattan. She read about a produce co-op in the NY Times a while back. This outfit delivers fresh produce to people in NY City. Of course, one has to join the co-op and pay a fee. The Times... (9 replies, last updated by pat hammond August 19, 1998)

Hi – can anyone recommend a good Manhattan food co-op? (1 reply, last updated by goodhealthgourmet August 3, 2009)

My husband and I are getting ready to move back to London- Hackney area. Our time in Brooklyn has spoiled us and we would like to know if there is any sort of food coop or CSA (community supported agriculture) scheme. (2 replies, last updated by jofoster December 1, 2007)

and try to do something creative with them; but if they were thrust upon me with a recipe, I figure I would. A friend had one of these “produce subscription services” (or are they called produce co-ops?) while we... (28 replies, last updated by Ken January 10, 2002)

. If I ever move out of Brooklyn, I know that the co-op will be the one thing I will miss the most... (29 replies, last updated by marlie202 December 4, 2006)

After three years as a member of the Park Slope Food Coop, I have to say, I’m sick of it!!!! I love, love, love the affordable, high-quality produce there as well as the rest of the affordable health foods. However,... (18 replies, last updated by Janet September 30, 2002)

Would you mind elaborating on your experience? When I first moved to Brooklyn years ago I thought about the coop, but when I poked my head in it seemed so cramped and frenetic. The recent renovations sound appealing, but... (15 replies, last updated by efdee July 20, 2003)

For those can take on the Co-op concept, is it possible to create another Co-op? Perhaps in Fort Green or Williamsburg? The crowds at the Park Slop Co-op definitely suggest that there’s enough interest to start another one... (23 replies, last updated by captainspacefood August 27, 2009)

From Brooklyn to Jersey to Charlotte – never heard of cornhole. Trust me you don’t want to know about the drunken games GFL engaged in while in college. I’m not knocking the knockwurst, I bet it is fantastic-... (20 replies, last updated by GodfatherofLunch July 3, 2008)

I’m not back yet (in Brooklyn), but I have lots to tell you when I get back in the winter. So glad to hear the product blog is back. Maybe the Coop will even have debit cards by the time I get back :) (18 replies, last updated by yuriwebboy October 28, 2007)

I know we’ve been there, done that before, and I’ve even started a thread before. Here’s the background — I’ve lived in Park Slope for about 5 years. I’ve waxed and waned about joining the Coop... (6 replies, last updated by hautepanda December 12, 2007)

I did a separate Topic on this, but since the Coop is where I get this great product, I’m copying it here... I just heard that the Cloonshee lady is retiring, and I am BUMMED. Cloonshee Farms produced the best quality... (89 replies, last updated by pitu April 12, 2007)

Hi All, So, what’s your favorite supermarket? I had given up on the idea of a really good supermarket in Brooklyn, feeling a little sorry for myself that I don’t live within shouting distance of some of the food-mecca... (5 replies, last updated by Al December 2, 2002)