ARENA MARKET & CAFE

local and organic community co-op

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WHAT’S NEW AT THE CO-OP

A Message from the General Manager

I hope everyone is enjoying the much-needed rain. Of course, with the arrival of winter storms comes the risk of flooding, landslides, and power outages. It’s a good reminder of how important it is for us to have access to the things we need locally.

Those of us living in Point Arena shortly before the co-op opened may remember a very different town, one with no natural food market, no place to get a hot soup on a cold day, and no gathering spot for the community.

The Co-op has now been serving our wonderful community 7 days a week for almost 15 years. Since our opening in 2009, we have made many investments to continue to meet the needs of locals as well as visitors. For example, a few years back we installed a generator that can power the entire store in case of a power outage. This not only ensures we can remain open and our perishable products will be preserved, but it also means we will be able to continue to serve hot food and drinks in our cafe and offer charging stations for electronic devices.

While we hope to not have to power on the generator, it provides peace of mind knowing that it’s there. The co-op itself provides a similar comfort. We’re always here, staffed with your friends and neighbors, and working to continue supporting local suppliers and the community.

Natalie Cortese, General Manager

Arena Market and Café is a grocery store and eating establishment for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. We are a locally owned cooperative market specializing in organic and natural food that is sustainably and regionally produced.

Our market stocks healthy, delicious food, including fresh fruits and vegetables, meat, frozen foods, and items special to the co-op, such as raw sprouted crackers and Dandy blend coffee alternative. We have a deli and a bulk section. We also carry environmentally friendly personal and home care products. We are pleased to offer a fine selection of local and organic wines and beers along with many non-alcoholic beverages. Don’t see what you’re looking for? Please ask one of our friendly employees if we can order something for you.

The café is a cozy, welcoming place to meet friends and enjoy food prepared in our kitchen: breakfast burritos and/or sandwiches, soups, salads, lunch sandwiches, a full coffee/espresso menu, paninis, baked goods, and fresh green salads. We also offer signature vegan and gluten-free choices. You can enjoy a glass of organic wine or beer with your meal, and wi-fi is free!

Bringing our community together through food is at the heart of everything we do, starting with our business structure. The co-op is a perfect place to meet friends at any time and to gather before a movie or live show at the theater. Many of our dedicated staff are long-time employees, and we provide first jobs for local residents. Volunteers contribute their time and skills to continually improve and maintain this community resource.

While everyone is welcome to shop and dine here, more than 1,000 members are now invested in the co-op and benefit from discounts on purchases and propane. If you aren’t already a member, we’d love to have you join us! For more information, please see our Membership page.