Other Avenues

Other Avenues is a worker-owned food cooperative at 3930 Judah Street in San Francisco, serving its community since 1974. The store combines a neighborhood grocery with a commitment to local sourcing, organic produce, and cooperative ownership. Its worker-owners share responsibility for running the business through a horizontal management structure and consensus-based decision-making.

Shoppers can find fruits and vegetables, bulk foods, packaged groceries, herbs, spices, tea and coffee, vitamins and supplements, skin and body care products, chocolate, snacks, artisan foods, cheese, dairy, frozen items, and vegan foods. The selection also includes natural wines and beer, bread and pastries, books and gifts, candles, kitchen supplies, pet food, and seeds. Other Avenues offers community discounts and shares information through a newsletter, cooking features, and community activities.

Its buying guidelines prioritize organic, fairly traded, vegetarian, and sustainable goods, while seeking to avoid artificial preservatives, genetically modified ingredients, and unnecessary packaging. By sourcing from small vendors and regional organic farms, Other Avenues aims to support local Bay Area businesses and make values-led shopping accessible to its community.