Sunflower Discount Grocery Liquidation Outlet in
Lake Sarasota (FL)

The diversion of food waste into my kitchen, and at very very reasonable prices is welcome. Thank you for existing. <3

This place is a trip. Fun finds, European cookies, yogurt for .99 that publix sells for 2.99, unusual frozen foods, different things every day. Shoppers are trippy too. ;)

Clean and well stocked, staff is helpful. My only negative is that pantry staples are not as well represented as snack foods and you really have to watch expiration dates.

This place is amazing. They aim to have everything 1/3rd the normal price. Great deals, great vegan and vegetarian options. Lots of organic and healthy items as well. the packaged goods are amazing, the produce is not much cheaper than normal, for that detwilers would be my choice.

Hands down one of the greatest stores ever. I love trying their random assortment of drinks at such affordable prices. A true highlight of the area.

Just there today and I have to say that it's getting to the point I don't need to go back. Since the move their prices have become ridiculous. Myself and another shopper were talking about how high the prices have jumped and that we can go to Walmart and get the some of the same things for less than the discount store. She said there was no need for her to go back either. She also said that some of the stuff was almost as expensive as publics. I generally don't shop there unless a bogo sale so I can't say for sure. It started out as a great way of saving some money, now you have to watch.

This place is awesomeeee! Excellent prices and a wide variety selection. A lot of organic and vegan options as well. The prices are unheard of. The staff was cheerful and kind. You can feel the care that goes into running this place.

Love the free produce when I had ebt. Still shop there for interesting products

I love Sunflower Market! The staff members are always so kind! The store is well organized and they have so many options! I have a family member with diabetes so the plethora of keto options is a lifesaver! Because of this store he can afford snacks and some of the things people often take for granted. I tell all of my friends about this place and am so glad it is in our community! I have pictured a small selection of some of our recent finds!

I love this store finding incredible deals on various food and drink items. You do have to be careful and check the expiration date. I have found my favorite tooth powder here, lavender wipes, coconut crackers,mountain valley spring water, green tea with hops in it. I cant wait to go back.

Typical discount store. Have to check it often to find good deals. Couldn't buy a lot because of the date but did get some beautiful heirloom eggs.

Every time I go here, I find so many terrific things! And the prices are amazing!! ?? lots of Gluten Free Items as well. The place is always clean amd staff is very Nice!!!

This place is ok. Their prices are good, but you have to look at the expiration dates on all the items. You can save money, and some items are worth buying, just be aware of the expiration dates

I'm very happy that it's never busy. I'm a wheelchair user and this makes it so much easier to get around and find what I'm looking for. The store is quite accessible, and despite having a lot of stock, the aisles always have enough space for me to get through. Store is clean and shelves are organized well. Food wise, you have to know how to look for freshness. The produce is always good. With packaged goods, especially grains and those that contain oils... Can go stale and rancid quickly. They're still safe to eat, but if there's a huge markdown on crackers -- there's a reason. You should probably try one box first before committing to 10. Trust your senses, or your gut feeling.

Love this place. The workers are always kind to me. Clean store and well stocked! It's a liquidation store, things are going to be expired. Never saw anything moldy on the shelves, so I assume they clear things out regularly. I appreciate this store and the workers

I had just been to Trader Joe's which I like. But then I went to Sunflower and realized that I could buy similar items there that are available at Trader Joe's, only without the parking headaches. A friendly staff added to the nice shopping experience. I will tell others, and I will be back.

What a great find. Great prices on name brand products. Make sure to look at the expiration date bc some things have already expired or are close to expiration. Everything is discounted including. Food, cosmetics, pet food, alcohol and more. My new favorite store and will be coming back many more times. Only disappointment is that I did know about this place sooner. We need more stores like this that help with food waste and also save the consumer a lot of money.

Guys, this is my favorite place to shop!!! I try to eat “clean” and this is the only way I can ford clean snacks and produce! They have some delicious snacks that retail $5-$10 each for only $1-$2! It’s such a great deal and I can often find things that have months until the expiration. This is a discount grocery store so check those expiration dates and know that some things will be out of date but they are CHEAP! I stick to only things in date and I get phenomenal deals. My haul this week should have retailed for $300 and I left spending $85. WOW! Can’t beat it!

Never left a review before, but this place has earned it! We hunt down discount grocery stores wherever we go for vacation, so we've been to many all across the country. This is by far the best one we've ever been to! Amazing selection, including gluten free, keto, and vegan options. Well organized and great pricing. Yes some of the stuff is past "best by" date, that's the point of a discount grocery! Reduce waste, enjoy the savings, and look up what the USDA has to say about "best by" dates. Kudos to the owner.. keep doing what you're doing!

Discount grocery, yes please! With inflation and prices going up, we need to be spending money wisely. I went there out of curiosity, the Ads popped up on my phone. I can say it’s worth the money, yes you do need to check the expiration date (Or best consumed by date). If it’s worry you, don’t even bother to come. But tbh, not all items are expired! I found honey that’s exp date is 2025, still 2 years to go. So yeah, I will come back.

If you don’t understand product dating and “best by” dates then don’t bother. But if you do, this store is for you! Amazing deals on busted packages but intact products. This store has overflow items, seasonal out of season items, packaged goods that are getting close to their best by date and so much more. I’ve gotten Braggs ACV, cherrios, child life liquid vitamins, toms of Maine toddler toothpaste, TONS of keto items (quest etc), odd ball flavors of cookies (chips ahoy brownie etc) and so much more NOT expired. Seriously, try it yourself and ignore the people who don’t understand product dating. I’ve been dreaming of a similar store since we moved down from Jersey. SO excited to finally find one.

Cool discount market. Lots of food you'd see at Whole Foods or Sprout. If you're put off by close to expired "best buy" date, probably not the store for you.

Best grocery store in town. Not for people that believe processed foods expire. Definitely for people that think Publix is expensive (because it is). Name brands, super cheap. Everything is basically scratch and dent but lucky for me I’m not trying to buy a car here. If you are living a ‘waste nothing’ lifestyle, this place is for you. If you never knew that grocery stores typically throw away ripped boxes with still sealed food or cans with a dent, maybe this store will be an eye opener for you. This is perfectly good food that would normally be trash. They also specialize in the expensive diets like vegan and gluten free so if that’s your thing, you’ll save a ton here. Also to the rude customer that was disrespectful to the register attendant, this store is not for you. Don’t be rude here, they’re doing the lords work in this place. This is also NOT an aldi or any type like despite layout. You come here for the fun of being surprised with what they might have! Though they do seem to always have usuals like dairy/eggs/local bread/and basic veggies.

WOW! The low prices and large variety are incredible!!! They even have TONS of vegan options!!!

Don’t let the 1 star reviews fool you, this place is an amazing addition to the community. We needed a store that offers healthy, low-cost food in this neighborhood, and Sunflower Market delivered. The store is clean, the staff is friendly, and the selection is great. From produce, vegan/GF/Keto snacks, and frozen foods, to discount beer and wine… this store has something for everyone. I did the math and calculated that I saved 40% on my grocery bill. And one more time for the people in the back giving one star reviews…. They’re not selling ‘expired’ food. The ‘best by’ date is not an expiration date. Besides, most of the products I saw were months away from the date on the package. I give Sunflower Market, and whoever is replying to these reviews 5 stars! Keep up the humor and great customer service. I’ll see you soon.

Wow! We came in here tonight and I was blown away! I volunteer at a food pantry so I know first hand that a best by date doesn’t necessarily mean you cannot eat it past that date, it’s merely a suggestion. We bought lots of things! The retail price on what we got was $96.31 but we only paid $37.44! I was so excited. The store is set up nicely and it’s very organized. They have a lot of gluten free and vegan options which is what I’m in the market for! I got a great vegan protein power for 12 bucks retail 27! If you’re looking to save money and eat good this is your place. Beware of the 1 ⭐️ reviews, this place hold up to its standards far past the 1 ⭐️ reviews. Give it a try for yourself and see! The staff is also fantastic. Really nice and personable. It was a great experience all around! 12/10! Will definitely be back!

This store may not be for everyone, but whoever wants to pay half the price of regular grocery stores should shop here. Amazing deals. Great selecton of items. Friendly staff.