Last two times we went in a whole foods we realized we could get anything there cheaper elsewhere and walked out emptyhanded......not to mention I have to drive by no less than 3 other grocery chains to get there.
More expensive but least Fresh Market has quality items you can’t get anywhere else.....and a very nice bakery.
We have Sprouts in my area. Very fresh produce that is 20-30% cheaper than the big grocers. Although I was banned from one store for going maskless a couple of years ago, I have one I frequent further out when I'm in the neighborhood.
A little lefty, but not in-your-face about it.