Fresh Thyme Farmers Market – Greenwood

The selection here is great and the prices are very reasonable. You can make your own fresh peanut butter, grab a snack from the deli, and find tons of fresh products. They make their own bread at the bakery and will slice it for you while you wait. The meat and seafood selection is fantastic as well. I love this place!

I love fresh thyme! Besides going to farmer markets, all my fruits and veggies come from fresh thyme. It’s just a grocery you can trust. Their veggies and fruits are normally cheaper as well so PLUS! The last thing I love there is the honey roasted peanut butter you can make yourself. So awhile they didn’t have it but I heard its back! So go explore. It’s fun.

Don’t go here for a quick lunch because I just ain’t happening
All people standing around there could’ve been somebody to at least let me have one of the premade sandwiches from behind the counter or they could make those sandwiches available so I can walk up grab it and go to the cash register set of standing there behind people are getting custom-​made sandwiches
Let me correct that one person getting a custom-​made sandwich that took forever

First time there this evening. The store was very clean, organized and easy to find the products we were looking for. Staff was friendly and I didn’t have to wait long for
Them to open another register to check out.

I love this place! As a new Greenwood resident, I’m still trying to figure out where to buy groceries here. Fresh Thyme is similar to Trader Joe’s in that it’s a more accessible and cheaper version of Whole Foods. Compared to Earth Fare across the street, it seems more welcoming and fits into my budget better.
The produce, meat, and dairy are super fresh as well as comparable in price to Kroger. They also have an enormous vitamin/​health selection perfect for anyone who’s into holistic living. My only complaint is that I have a weakness for processed food of which their selection is very limited so I’ll be going to Walmart or Kroger for my macaroni and cheese, etc.
An added bonus is the balsamic vinegar station where you choose how much you want and pour your own! They also have a huge selection for build-​your-​own-​granola.

I’m a fan of Fresh Thyme in Greenwood — but know what you are getting. It’s similar to Trader Joe’s (fresh, healthy) but skews more expensive in some areas. I enjoy shopping produce, meat, and sometimes deli here — they tend to have great deals on these items. I rarely buy anything from the pantry areas because they are always quite expensive. The bulk foods area can be also pretty good!
My favorites:
— fresh squeezed orange juice
— Vermont white cheddar
— deli meats
— Carne asada + many other seasoned meats
Customer service is usually pretty good, but if you get there an hour from closing folks are a bit busy getting ready to close and aren’t as friendly as other times.

Parking at a premium, maybe 2 handicapped parking spaces, hillbillies & trailer trash have no aisle etiquette, but at least their business wasn’t going
… Johnathan in personal care products was very helpful and knowledgeable

Can anyone say long overdue?
I’ve only been waiting YEARS for a large scale farmers market-​esque grocery store on the southside! But the wait has paid off because Fresh Thyme has brought so much winning to Greenwood, you’d think that the city was always into organic fresh produce!
My husband and I have made a vow to not come here on an empty stomach because we always end up leaving with way more than we set out to buy. (Oh hey spanish chorizo, how did you get in the cart? What’s that? Your friend organic beef tamale wants to come too? Okay. Why not! Fiesta!) Seriously… it’s bad.
The produce section is a shrine to all things organic and fresh. I can always count on finding a good selection of fruits and veggies to feed my inner hippie. While there’s certain things I know I won’t be able to find in the dry goods section, I know I can find most things and supplement from other grocery stores where need be. Every time I buy meat here I’m never disappointed. Very reasonable prices, often lower than Kroger.
I love meandering through each aisle gandering at the different organic greek yogurts, the various local beers and wine, the organic soy and coconut milk, and the different quinoa and grains (and so much more). I always make a pit stop in the vitamins/​beauty section to see what new fancy lotion or fish oil I must add to my beauty regiment.
The only issue I take with Fresh Thyme is that I wish they would figure out the parking lot. Please… Fresh Thyme… do something about that dang parking lot. We need more spaces to park!

I decided to go to this market another time to give it a proper review.
The store is a fairly large size which is adequate for fulfilling most of one’s grocery needs.
Compared to other grocery stores, the prices are higher in most areas. I would consider shopping here as a filler shopping trip because of that fact. It was much like shopping at Marsh to me. I would only go to fill in gaps of what was missing as far as my grocery needs; mostly the basics. If I needed to do my big bulk shopping, I go to Walmart or Kroger. This store is marketed as more of a specialty type of store, so expect to pay more in most areas unless something is on sale.
Keep in mind, my original view or understanding of this store is that it is primarily organic, but I discovered it is not. Fresh Thyme does not have as much organic food items in relation to its primary competitor Earth Fare.
To break it down from department to department :
Produce: I will give it an — A — rating. Much like Earth Fare, their produce section has regular produce as well as organic. You really have to read the tags near each type of produce to see if it’s organic or not. I would say their organic produce section appears to more extensive than their primary competitor — Earth Fare. The produce department looked well stocked and pleasing overall in freshness and quality. The pricing seemed on mark for the most part as well.
Meat /​deli department: B — it seemed like they had a fair variety of choices. I don’t eat red meat anymore, so I would only look for organic chicken. They had some available. I can never get vegetable sushi at Earth Fair, so it’s nice that I can get it at a reasonable price at Fresh Thyme.
Bakery — C — this department was nothing too impressive. Minimal choices, and much of it was not freshly baked on the premises. Most of it was brand game or common name brand baked goods.
Canned, frozen and misc. items — C — it’s medicore at best. The choices were limited. The dairy section was very disappointing as well. I was looking for a few more brands and choices, and it just wasn’t happening.
Health and Beauty: B — this department seem to be fairly extensive as far as choices in different areas like vitamins and other supplements, shampoos, soaps and other like items.
Bulk bins: B — this area of the store is comprehensive in the choices one has. It is definitely larger than the bulk bin food section at Earth Fare.
Since I’ve been trying to be more conscious about eating healthier, I have been leaning more towards eating organic foods. Unfortunately Fresh Thyme doesn’t really offer as many organic options as I would like to see. So as far as that goes, I’ll probably end up going to Earth Fare from now on, unless I need a sushi fix, or I want to hit up the bulk bin section.
**** Side /​end note: I know Earth Fare says they offer local farmers produce during the warmer months growing season, but I am not sure if Fresh Thyme patronizes the local fresh produce market (s).

Amazing quality of fresh foods and lots of variety. They have some of the best prices for the quality of produce they offer. It is a great atmosphere and the employees are always friendly and seem like they enjoy what they are doing! Plus, I love that they have an organic honey stand where you can buy honey. Local products are a major plus for me!

I’ve got it bad. and so will you. The Fresh Thyme bug. No worries, it’s nothing like Ebola or the flu. It’s the happiest bug to catch.
I go to Fresh Thyme to get my fix for fruits and veggies, meats and cheeses, bulk barrel options, and local yums. I will say some of the prepackaged foods you can find cheaper at other places, but overall, it’s a happy adventure of shopping at Fresh Thyme

My sister (who lovingly calls this place Fresh Thime) has been raving about this place nonstop since it first opened. This weekend I went along with her to check out the store. It’s a nice little market that was quite crowded when we arrived at 3:00 PM on Saturday. My sister assured me «It’s always like this». That’s a good sign, no?
While she shopped I just perused the aisles doing some price comparisons in my head. While some things here are quite a good deal (fresh fruit when in season for instance), other things seem amazingly expensive ($ 10 for a pint of gelato whaaaaaaa?). There is a nice variety of whole wheat, gluten free, diet du jour food here. If you’re looking to find that gluten free flour or freshly made peanut butter this is your place in Greenwood.
A few things of note: Their little deli/​restaurant looked amazing. Custom sammies, an awesome salad bar spread and hot soups made my mouth water! Prices were fairly reasonable for these items as well.
I was disappointed with their dessert options. I was hoping to pick something up for a dinner I was attending and I was let down, because aside from a few pies and whoppie pies there wasn’t much here. Perhaps I am spoiled by Fresh Market or Trader Joes, but this place just didn’t cut it!

Sorry, but I just was impressed. Maybe because Trader Joe is so much better and Fresh Thyme’s prices were very comparable, if not the same as, Kroger. Yeah, you have some rare products that TJ has and Kroger does not have, but I can just go to Trade Joe.
For me, the wine selection is the best part of Trader Joe and I went to Fresh Thyme hoping to find some great sprits. Umm, no. Their selection is nowhere on par with TJ. I did find a wine that my sister-​in-​law talks about all the time that I have not been able to find at grocery stores. For this, I gave an additional star. However, I left very disappointed. I figured, let me try to see if they have my natural oils, which they did but for higher prices than Kroger. So I got the wine and left.
I have no reason to come in this store, unless I am buying this wine for my sister-​in-​law. I hope the southside commits to funding a Trader Joe in the future because Fresh Thyme just does not cut it.

I like what they’re trying to do with the Fresh Thyme Markets but it doesn’t seem to be 100% genuine. and I say that because going straight to the Meat department, you’ll notice products produced outside of Indiana and of course, the organic/​grass-​fed beef does not exist. I wonder why the local butcher shops do not sell their products at Fresh Thyme? Even the apple cider comes from another state — again. plenty of local orchards that could be supported here.
The baked goods also disappointed me… in reading the ingredient lists on the bakery items, you’ll notice «caramel coloring» and other ingredients that don’t exactly scream «Local, fresh, organic, safe to consume…»
They do offer quite a variety of good items that you cannot find at other grocery stores and prices seem reasonable but I won’t do my routine grocery shopping here. Its nice to get the bags of oatmeal, nuts, and seeds though!

This is definitely one of my favorite grocery stores. I can easily jugs shop here and Aldi for the rest of my life. There are tons of reviews that talk about how awesome this place is, so I’m just gonna hit the highlights:
1. The produce s amazing! Everything I have ever got has been good.
2. Double ad Thursdays. Every Thursday items from the week before and the next week are in sale, so it is the optimal day to go.
3. Alba send gummy bears! Definitely my boyfriends favorite part of this store :)
The only con is the other stuff, liked dry goods and organic pre packaged, is usually comparable to Whole Foods.

I’m a big fan of this place. However, there are so many great reviews that it seems like a waste to write a lengthy one myself. So, instead I’ll tell you about some excellent things I grabbed while we were there.
A large portion of what we bought came from the fresh dip case. They have a lot to choose from. We managed to pick three from the dozens that appealed to us. First was a smoked salmon dip. Full of thin sliced smokes salmon, this was my favorite. I’ll definitely be going back to get more. Second was chipotle crab dip. This was very tasty. I will tell you that if you are looking for a ton of crab taste you won’t find it here. It’s delicious, but the chipotle is a bit overpoweringly. Lastly, was a tzatziki dip. This is just basically a dip made from cucumbers. The kind you get with a gyro. It’s also quite good. Not something you’d eat by itself though. Lastly we grabbed sauerkraut pierogis, which are a favorite from my childhood. I was excited to find them and even more excited to eat them.
The rest of what we bought was produce. Nothing to write home about. Very competitively priced for a specialty store like this though. So, if you are in the market for something organic, fresh, or just something different give these guys a look.

What do you get when you take a Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods and Fresh Market and slap them all together? The answer, dear friends, is Fresh Thyme Farmers Market, and Greenwood is one of the first places to claim one. I won’t point out that it’s technically Indianapolis since it’s north of County Line Road though. Oh, wait. I guess I will.
I really like the selection of produce and the make your own pizza bar. Beer and Wine selections are typical for any other store, and the packaged/​canned goods remind me a lot of Trader Joe’s. I will point out that I noticed the absence of «local» items. which I have come to expect from a place calling themselves a farmers market. If you’re looking for local goods, this isn’t the place for you. You can, however, find a great selection of produce, and that’s definitely enough to get me back here.
Welcome to Indianapolis, Fresh Thyme of Greenwood!

LOVE that there is now an option like this in Greenwood. Long overdue.
So many awesome options: rice, lentils, granola, etc in bulk; warmed vinegar, syrup, honey, also in bulk (in containers with lids. You fill it how much you want). I was impressed by the produce prices: nectarines and peaches $ 0.77/lb, when they were $ 1.99 at Kroger.
Things I didn’t like: super crowded. Not their fault. I hope it slows down so I can get through. In this same vein: I hate people who don’t say excuse me. If you are in my personal space, or crossing in front of my gaze. I know it is crowded, but that is no excuse for ill manners. Makes me mad in the grocery store, too. I would expect this from maybe some snobby northsiders, but not in Greenwood.
Some of the prices of other things seemed more whole-​foody. ie, I eat Lifeway Kefir. I can get it at Aldi for $ 2.69, Kroger $ 3.19. At Fresh Thyme, $ 4.19. Also thought the Dr. Bonner’s soaps were priced high-don’t remember specifics, but remember looking at the price and knowing I could get it at Meijer cheaper.
Also noticed something strange in the meat dept: I couldn’t even get over there to see prices or whatever they had. There were two people standing in what would be the hallway to the back, handing out packages of meat to customers. It was such a chaotic madhouse, there was no way I could figure out what was going on. Free meat? :)
Other pretty amazing things: noticed that they had lots of breads, cheeses, bakery items, cookies by the piece (self serve). I thought lots of these things would be pretty awesome if one was having a party!
And the most exciting thing for me: A SALAD BAR!!! Woohoo!
Will try to go again when the newness wears off. I am a crowd-​a-​phobe. :)

Here are some reasons to check out Fresh Thyme:
— Fresh, well organized, and low cost produce.
— A great looking and expansive baked goods and prepared foods sections.
— A wide array of vitamins, supplements, and splurgy bath items.
— Salad bar!
— Shopping carts with purse hooks and cup holders.
— Friendly staff.
— Fast moving check out lines.
— Baggers.
Here are some reasons to also keep shopping at your regular grocery store:
— Crowds! it’s new, it’s different, and everyone wants to check it out.
— Prices on a lot of items are more expensive than other grocery stores. I took notice of higher prices of Amy’s soups, Kind bars, Almond Breeze, and Talenti Gelato.

1 star for being innovative, creative and fresh
2 stars for having a huge variety of fresh ‘farmers market’ local fruits and vegetables
3 stars for having butcher in their meat market, deli with made to order sammies & a bakery with just baked breads and sweets
4 stars for having BULK products — wide ranging from spices to rices and lots in between
5 stars for having cheerful and friendly staff. Lots of corporate staff milling around but I hope when after the grand opening newness wears off it will be just as pleasant
Also a great wine selection, HBC, vitamins galore, imported stuff, gluten free goods, floral, olive bar (5.99 lb) and café.
Prices are decent too! Visit their website for local ad.
Nope I don’t work here just excited that there’s an awesome place for fresh variety groceries nearby without having to drive 25 to 100 miles!