Isla Vista Food Co-op

Isla Vista Food Co-op Serving the community since 1972! The I.V. Open to all—we accept EBT! The Isla Vista Food Co-op is Santa Barbara County's only community-owned grocery store.
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Food Co-op offers healthy, affordable food to residents and UCSB students while fostering community and promoting sustainable living. The Co-op was founded over 50 years ago by students and neighbors who wanted to ensure that the community would always have neighborhood access to high quality and affordable food, and that our local farmers and producers would have a dedicated store to sell to. The

Co-op is open to the public and participates in many UCSB campus and community events to help share resources to make grocery shopping fun and affordable, and most importantly, to keep investing back into Isla Vista so that everyone can benefit from having a grocery store that everyone owns together. We've accepted Cal-Fresh since the day our doors opened in 1974. WHAT'S A CONSUMER COOPERATIVE? A consumer cooperative serves as an economic alternative founded on cooperative business principles and values that are practiced in their operating as well as through their governance policies. Co-ops aren't owned by a few people, they are owned by the community. The Isla Vista Food Co-op is owned by over 2,000 people and exists to fulfill the community's needs. Therefore, the main goal of the co-op is to create a mutually beneficial network that allows the community to thrive through healthy living and eating practices.

Happy June🌈🌼‼️ Come visit your favorite locally owned grocery store to kick off your summer! We have a great selection o...
06/04/2026

Happy June🌈🌼‼️ Come visit your favorite locally owned grocery store to kick off your summer! We have a great selection of local, ethically sourced, and organic products for you to shop🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️☀️

This month, and every month, we celebrate love, diversity, and acceptance. At the Co-op, our doors are open to everyone....
06/04/2026

This month, and every month, we celebrate love, diversity, and acceptance. At the Co-op, our doors are open to everyone. Creating a welcoming, inclusive, and safe space is more than a statement. It’s a core value that guides us every day.

As a co-op, we embrace Cooperative Principle #8: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We know our community is strongest when everyone feels respected and able to be themselves.

By showing up for one another, we can all help build a stronger, more connected Isla Vista for all. Happy Pride Month! 🏳️‍🌈

🎓 Gifts for Grads 🎓 Celebrate your favorite graduate with something thoughtful, unique, and locally made! We’re stocked ...
06/01/2026

🎓 Gifts for Grads 🎓 Celebrate your favorite graduate with something thoughtful, unique, and locally made! We’re stocked with great graduation gift ideas from talented local artists and makers, including:

🎩 Hats by .sb
🌸 Fresh flowers from
🎨 Beautiful watercolor cards by local artist Kim Aguilar
💕 Gift cards! Give the gift of good food. Grab your graduate a gift card from our Co-op

Local farmers. Fresh food. Grown with care. Looking for organic produce and California-grown goodness? Make us part of y...
05/31/2026

Local farmers. Fresh food. Grown with care. Looking for organic produce and California-grown goodness? Make us part of your grocery stop!

Find us at 6575 Seville Road in Isla Vista. Everyone is welcome: No ownership required.

As a community-owned grocery store, we’re committed to keeping local at the center of what we do. From the farmers who g...
05/31/2026

As a community-owned grocery store, we’re committed to keeping local at the center of what we do. From the farmers who grow our food to the producers and makers behind the products on our shelves, we’re proud to support our neighbors.

We know you have plenty of choices of where to shop, and we’re thankful every time you choose to shop with us. Your support helps keep more dollars local and strengthens the community we all share.

Everyone is welcome to shop here; no ownership is required. We’re open from 9am-9pm daily at 6575 Seville Road in Isla Vista. Swing by and say hi!

SAVE $2 on Organic Yerba Madre! Find a coupon on the shelf. Not only does this yerba mate deliver a clean energy boost, ...
05/28/2026

SAVE $2 on Organic Yerba Madre! Find a coupon on the shelf.

Not only does this yerba mate deliver a clean energy boost, it also has a pretty cool story behind it.

Yerba Madre sources organically grown yerba mate from its native home in the Atlantic Forest regions of Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay.

It’s produced using regenerative, organic, and fair trade practices in partnership with Indigenous peoples and local communities, supporting traditional cultivation and healthier ecosystems.

Got kombucha? One more week to save on these deals! Snag some savings Synergy Kombucha at just 2 for $5 through June 2!
05/27/2026

Got kombucha? One more week to save on these deals! Snag some savings Synergy Kombucha at just 2 for $5 through June 2!

It’s that time again🌼 come gather on our patio today and meet with other co-op owners and enjoyers for our 4th Saturday ...
05/23/2026

It’s that time again🌼 come gather on our patio today and meet with other co-op owners and enjoyers for our 4th Saturday monthly community gathering!

Ready to kick off summer? We’re gearing up for Memorial Day and will open with regular hours all weekend of 9am-9pm. Sto...
05/22/2026

Ready to kick off summer? We’re gearing up for Memorial Day and will open with regular hours all weekend of 9am-9pm.

Stop by for all your seasonal favorites! We have new sales available plus a great selection of local beers, classic hot dogs and plant-based options, seasonal deli flavors, and more.

Thank you for supporting our local grocery store! We truly feel the love from this community, and we’re sending it right back to you. Your support means everything to us, and we’re grateful to serve such amazing neighbors every day.

Stone fruit season is just getting started and we’re feeling organically peachy. Pluots, peaches, apricots, and more, ar...
05/21/2026

Stone fruit season is just getting started and we’re feeling organically peachy. Pluots, peaches, apricots, and more, are all rolling in. And they are soo good right now! This is one of our favorite fruit seasons…don’t miss it! 🍑

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6575 Seville Road
Isla Vista, CA
93117

Opening Hours

Monday 12pm - 7pm
Tuesday 12pm - 7pm
Wednesday 9am - 7pm
Thursday 12pm - 7pm
Friday 12pm - 7pm
Saturday 12pm - 7pm
Sunday 12pm - 7pm

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