After 45 years of operations, major grocery chain Wheatsville Food Co-op will close its Guadalupe store. The co-op emphasizes locally sourced food and organic produce. Located at 3101 Guadalupe Street, Wheatsville’s Guadalupe store has been part of Austin’s grocery scene for over four decades.
Wheatsville Food Co-op’s Guadalupe Store to Close
Wheatsville Food Co-op announced the closing date in its Fall-Winter 2026 newsletter. The chain stated that Wheatsville Food Co-op will close its Guadalupe store on October 25.
Reflecting on the journey of the store, Brandon Hines, President of the Wheatsville Board, wrote, “A lot has happened under that roof since. The arts festival started in the parking lot in 1983 with seventeen artists. Popcorn tofu was invented there in 2003.”
The team thanked the community and said, “Thank you for choosing good food, supporting local farms, and investing in the community we share.”
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Reason Behind the Closure
The team explained that due to rising costs, declining sales, and uncertainty surrounding planned construction along Guadalupe, the closure decision was made. The lease of the store is also coming to an end in December 2026.
The team added, “Your board and management weighed every option, and we are grateful for the care and creativity so many people brought to that effort.”
According to the announcement, the Guadalupe team is preparing to transition to South Lamar. The team mentioned, “Shopping at South Lamar, staying engaged as an owner, and spreading the word about what a co-op can be will all help carry us forward.”
The team added, “Your board and management weighed every option, and we are grateful for the care and creativity so many people brought to that effort.”
Additionally, the Mangiasaurus, a giant dinosaur figure created by local artist Dale Whistler in 1999, will also be moved to the South Lamar location from the Guadalupe store. “Mangia will be craned down and moved to his new home at 10 am on October 25th, our last day at Guadalupe.”
The Wheatsville team encourages the community to join them and bid farewell to the Guadalupe store. The closure marks the end of an era for Wheatsville’s landmark journey in the Austin community.
