Whole Foods Opens Eighth Long Island Location in Holbrook

The new 43,000-square-foot store is inspired by Long Island's culture, combining history, arts, and coastal lifestyle.

Published on Mar. 6, 2026

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Whole Foods has opened its eighth location on Long Island, this time in Holbrook. The 43,000-square-foot store features decor inspired by the island's culture, combining history, arts, and coastal lifestyle. The new store offers a variety of features, including a prepared foods department, organic and local produce, a specialty cheese department, a full-service meat counter, an extensive selection of craft beers and ciders, and a bakery department with daily fresh-baked breads and local offerings.

Why it matters

The arrival of Whole Foods in Holbrook is seen as a milestone for the town, as it expands healthy food options for residents, brings new jobs and economic activity, and provides a new vibrant destination for families and shoppers. The store's focus on local and regional products also supports the Long Island economy.

The details

The new Whole Foods store in Holbrook features a 43,000-square-foot layout and includes a variety of departments and offerings. The store has a prepared foods section, an array of certified organic, conventional, and fresh produce and floral items, a specialty department dedicated to celebrating cheesemakers and artisan producers, and a curated grocery section filled with exclusive brand favorites and products from local suppliers. It also has a full-service seafood counter, a meat counter with animal welfare-certified selections, an extensive selection of 290 craft beers and ciders (85 of which are local to the Northeast), and a bakery department offering bread baked fresh daily as well as local favorites.

  • The Whole Foods store in Holbrook held its grand opening celebration on Thursday, March 6, 2026.

The players

Angie Carpenter

The Islip Supervisor, who called the arrival of Whole Foods in the town "an exciting milestone" that will expand healthy food options, bring new jobs and economic activity, and provide a new vibrant destination for families and shoppers.

Carlos Osorio

The store's team leader, who has spent most of his 23-year career at Whole Foods' Jericho location and is honored to have the opportunity to build a community connection at the new Holbrook store.

John Lawson

The forager for Local and Emerging Brands at Whole Foods, who helped the new Holbrook store source more than 900 local items from the Northeast region.

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What they’re saying

“This investment not only expands healthy food options for our residents, but also brings new jobs, increased economic activity, and another vibrant destination for families and shoppers.”

— Angie Carpenter, Islip Supervisor (Patch.com)

“I am honored to have the opportunity to build that same connection at this beautiful new store in Holbrook. We look forward to opening our doors to this wonderful community.”

— Carlos Osorio, Store Team Leader (Patch.com)

What’s next

The new Whole Foods store in Holbrook is expected to have a positive impact on the local economy and community, providing new jobs, increased economic activity, and a vibrant destination for families and shoppers.

The takeaway

The arrival of Whole Foods in Holbrook represents a significant milestone for the town, as it expands healthy food options, supports the local economy, and establishes a new community hub. The store's focus on local and regional products, as well as its commitment to sustainable and ethical practices, aligns with the values of many Long Island residents.