London’s Newest Opening, Whole Foods Market Arrives in Angel
On Thursday 2nd April, Whole Foods Market is set to open its first new store since March 2025 in Angel, Islington, kicking off the brand’s next phase of expansion in the capital. This is the first of six new London locations opening by June 2026.
Whole Foods Market is set to open the doors to its newest store in Angel, London, marking the first in a series of new London locations as the brand expands its UK footprint. The expansion comes just over a year after the retailer reopened its King’s Road location in March 2025 — the first new UK Whole Foods store to open in more than a decade. Now, the brand will spread across the capital with new branches arriving from April through June. Five of the six new stores will be in old Amazon Fresh stores, which shut last year.
First up is the Angel location, which opens on April 2 on Upper Street, followed by Liverpool Street on April 23. Located at 359 Upper Street, N1 0PD, the 3,600 square ft store in Angel has been designed as a convenient, neighbourhood-focused format, offering customers high-quality natural and organic products alongside fresh, ready-to-eat meals and everyday essentials.
The opening forms part of Whole Foods Market’s broader growth in London, bringing its carefully curated range to more communities across the capital.
On opening day, queuing will begin at 7:30am with store doors opening at 9 am. Moving forward, the store will then be open 8:00–22:00 Monday to Saturday and 08:00–21:00 on Sundays. To celebrate the opening, the first 200 shoppers in the queue will be gifted bespoke Angel tote bags, freshly baked croissants, Driscoll’s berries and Old Spike coffees.
In store customers can expect a curated selection across fresh produce, prepared foods, bakery and grocery, all meeting Whole Foods Market’s rigorous quality standards. The Angel store will also feature convenient in-store elements including hot food offering, self-serve coffee, and an Amazon kiosk, catering to busy local shoppers and commuters. Plus delivery via Deliveroo will be available shortly after opening.
Samplings from Mojo Maté will be taking place during the day, showcasing their Whole Foods Market exclusive products.
“Angel is a vibrant residential area with a strong sense of community. We’ve taken that into account when shaping the store, from the team we’ve built to the products we offer,” said Vamshi Pakala, Store Team Leader for Whole Foods Market. “We’ll stock a nice range of fresh and everyday products, each meeting our high quality standards. Ultimately, we want this to feel like a neighbourhood store where shoppers enjoy coming back, whether it’s for a quick visit or a full shop.”
Whole Foods Market will also be supporting the local community around the store through their partnership with The Felix Project. At 10am on opening day, team members will be filling a refrigerated van with donated groceries and produce items, which will be distributed to those who need it most in the area.
New Whole Foods Market locations in London in 2026
Here are the locations of the new Whole Foods shop coming to the capital this spring, with opening dates:
- Angel, The Mall, 359 Upper Street, The Angel, N1 0PD – April 2 2026
- Liverpool Street, Unit 4b-5, Blomfield Street, EC2M 7BD – April 23 2026
- Notting Hill Gate, 66-74 Notting Hill Gate, W11 3HT – May 14 2026
- Wood Wharf, 4 Water Street, Wood Wharf, E14 5GX – May 28 2026
- Monument, Unit 1, 20 Gracechurch Street London EC3V 0BG – June 4 2026
- St. James, 57 Victoria Street, London SW1P 2HX – June 11 2026