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New Online Store Launched

We are excited to announce that we have launched our new online shopping website! Our new website, still at shop.willystreet.coop , will provide an improved shopping experience with new features to make shopping online with Willy Street Co-op even easier. Some of the exciting new features include:...
2023 Winter Holiday Hours

All three Willy Street Co-op stores will have special holiday hours on the following days: Sunday, December 24: stores are open until 6:00pm Monday, December 25: CLOSED Sunday, December 31: regular hours Monday, January 1, 2024: CLOSED Tuesday, January 2, 2024: stores open at 10:00am
2023 Gift Guides

Looking for gift ideas? Check out our gift guides! Selection may be limited and vary by store. Gourmand Gift Guide Sweet Tooth's Gift Guide Host with the Most Gift Guide Very "Gouda" Gift Guide Kid-Approved Gift Guide Co-op Classic Gift Guide Body Care Enthusiast's Gift Guide Under $10 Gift Guide...
Thanksgiving 2023

Whether you need a turkey , a plant-based entrée , a pie , or side dishes , we can help. We have vegan and made-without-gluten options, too! PIES This year, in addition to pies made by our Production Kitchen, we're also offering pies made locally by Stella's! Stella's Pies 8” Pumpkin, Pecan, or...
2023 Board Election Results

Congratulations to the newly elected Board members! Click on their name to see their candidate statement. ASHWINI RAO NANCY RANUM IKE ROSS ISABEL SPOONER-HARVEY Thank you to all who voted for participating in YOUR cooperative! Total ballots: 1,997 Invalid paper ballots: 2 (1 with no signature 1...
Board Strategic Plan Feedback

This Spring, the Board met at two retreats to winnow out and deeply examine what the Co-op stands for and what is truly unique about it. The Strategic Planning process is an enormous opportunity to build on our strengths while exploring how the Co-op will navigate the diverse and complex...
Owner Perks at Local Festivals

Up to 3,000 Willy Street Co-op Owners will be able to get half-priced meals and beverages (with or without alcohol) during a three-hour span at one of three community festivals near our stores: Fete de Marquette (Owner perk valid: Thursday, July 13, 4pm-7pm; also, the first 330 Owners with Passes...
Memorial Day Sale Flyer

We have a selection of cookout-friendly products on sale for all customers May 17, 2023 through May, 30, 2023. There are meat and meat-free sausages, charcoal, condiments, chips, and beverages included—over $20 worth of savings! For more Co-op Deals sales (also for all customers), click here. View...
Let's Get Grilling!

The weather may temporarily be a little cooler and rainier than we'd like, but that makes it even more important to be ready for the nice days when they're here! The products in this flyer will help make your next grillout, backyard BBQ, or outdoor potluck shine (even if the sun isn't that...
April Wellness Wednesday 2023

Here's your chance to win a HIBAR volumizing shampoo and conditioner bar set with travel pouches for each bar, retail value of $30. Say goodbye to plastics with these color safe shampoo and conditioner bars and look fabulous doing it with more body and bounce! Enter for a chance to win by filling...
Co-op Basics Giveaway 2023

Co-op Basics are quality products at everyday low prices for everyone! They include fresh produce, meat, plant-based products, paper products, bodycare items, and more. Watch for the blue signs in the stores. We're giving away $100 worth of Co-op Basics products to six lucky winners: three from...
Pies for Thanksgiving

We have a variety of pies to choose from for Thanksgiving! See our pie delivery schedule below. Looking for all of our Thanksgiving turkey, meatless entrée, and side dish options? See our page here. Our Production Kitchen uses local eggs and butter, plus local produce when we are able. All pies...
November Wellness Wednesday

**GIVEAWAY**Here’s your chance to win an @inesscents sample gift pack. Inesscents Salvation™ CBD botanically infused bath salts harness the healing powers of hemp, paired with the finest Pharmaceutical grade salts and organic oils to soak away your worries and leave you with a truly therapeutic...
2022 Board Election Results

Congratulations to the newly elected Board members! Click on their name to see their candidate statement. Sarah Larson Michelle "Gigi" Godwin Anthony Hernandez Jamie Schuberth Thank you to all who voted for participating in YOUR cooperative! Total ballots: 2,542 Invalid paper ballots: 24. Ballot...
Thanksgiving Offerings for 2022

Whether you need a turkey, a meatless entrée , a pie , or side dishes , we can help. We have vegan and made-without-gluten options, too! TURKEY OPTIONS A limited number of open-stock turkeys available at all stores while supplies last. Frozen turkeys available at Willy North only. Bell & Evans...
Willy West Mural Dedication

The Willy West mural was officially dedicated on Oct. 14, 2022. Lee Cole (Willy West Store Director), Middleton Mayor Brar, and Maria Schirmer Devitt (the lead artist) all said a few words to commemorate the occasion. The project began earlier this year with staff members proposing themes for the...
2022 Annual Meeting

Thanks to all who attended the Annual Meeting! If you missed it, you can watch the video here . Attend in-person or online! Tuesday, October 11th, 5:00pm-8:00pm At the Middleton Performing Arts Center, behind Middleton High School 2100 Bristol Street, Middleton (a few blocks from Willy West) Hear...
Eat Local Month 2022

All September long, we are making it even easier for you to eat local. We are putting many local products on sale, giving away local products, offering free samples of local products, and celebrating local farmers and vendors. Owners can save over $100 on Owner-only sales this month. Not an Owner?...
Co-op Bottled Juices Are Back!

Welcome back to Co-op bottled juices! The following beverages will now be available consistently (while supplies last): Carrot Juice - organic carrots Celery Juice - organic celery Orange Juice - organic oranges The OC - organic carrots, organic oranges Caribbean Queen - organic oranges, organic...
Affogato Happy Hour Returns

After a few years off, the affogato happy hour is back! Stop by for a scoop of Sassy Cow Creamery Ice Creamwith warm Wonderstate Coffee poured over it. EAST: Wednesday, June 15, 2:00pm-5:00pm WEST: Thursday, June 16, 2:00pm-5:00pm NORTH: Friday, June 24, 2:00pm-5:00pm
May Wellness Wednesday Giveaway

Here's your chance to win an Herb Pharm gift basket, healing liquid herbal extracts responsibly gathered from all corners of the world, retail value of over $75. Fill out the form at this link by noon on Tuesday, May 3rd. One winner will be chosen at random on that day and will be able to pick up...
Let's Get Grilling Sale

Weather is finally(!) getting warmer, and that makes it a great time to get grilling. We'll have a variety of products on sale for Owners this week, including select hot dogs, beer, chips, and more. (While you're in, check out our Bulk sale as well!) View PDF version of the flyer below
Celebrating Black-Owned Vendors

In celebration of Black History Month, we are highlighting Black-owned vendors whose products we carry in our stores. Brands are represented at all three stores unless otherwise noted. Give these vendors a try if you haven’t already! Did we miss any? Please let us know! We'd love to improve our...
Fill Up On Fresh

Thursdays starting August 19, Owners get 10% off all fresh produce when they buy at least $25 worth—even fruits and vegetables already on sale! It’s a great time to stock up. Make jam, pickle green beans or beets, or buy fruits and vegetables to freeze or dry for use later on. Promotion for Willy...
Eat Local Month 2021

All September long, we are making it even easier for you to eat local. We are putting many local products on sale, giving away local products, and celebrating local farmers and vendors. Owners can save $50 on Owner-only sales this month. Not an Owner? You can join today for $10, or less if you...
A few things for Pride Month

We have a few things lined up in honor of Pride Month: we are donating $200 each to the five Community Shares of Wisconsin member-organizations dedicated to working for LGBTQ+ civil rights: Fair Wisconsin Education Fund , Freedom, Inc. , GSAFE , Orgullo Latinx LGBTQ+ of Dane County , and Outreach...
Co-op Career Fair

Interested in working at the Co-op? Come to our Career Fair! Job offers will be made by June 1. TWO DAYS, TWO LOCATIONS Wednesday, May 26th, 1pm-6pm at Willy West (6825 University Ave., Middleton) Positions We’re Hiring For: Multiple Store Clerks in every department (Full Time and Part Time);...
New Store Capacity Feature

You can now check our website to see a real time measurement of how busy each store is. Go to the homepage and look at the bottom of the squares listing each store location and phone number: We added this so that you could check it before coming to a store, if capacity is a consideration for when...
January Produce and Bulk Sales

Eat Your Fruits & Veggies! All fresh produce 10% off for Owners Saturday, Jan. 2nd through Wednesday, Jan. 6th. Includes products already on sale! Discount available to Willy Street Co-op Owners only 1/2/21-1/6/21, including online orders placed during that time. Time to Bulk Up! All Bulk Products...
New: Hot Sandwiches on Chownow

Hot sandwiches are now available for online ordering and curbside pick-up! Choose from: Grilled Cheese: made with your choice of Wisconsin cheese (cheddar, pepper jack, baby Swiss, provolone, smoked Gouda), tomato and choice of bread. $4.99 Reuben (or tofu Reuben): corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss...
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