Inside Bee’s Marketplace Colorado City Upgrade

After nearly 18 months of construction, Bee’s Marketplace, an independent grocer part of the Associated Food Stores network, opened the doors to a 55,000-square-foot store in Colorado City, Ariz. The independent grocer had originally opened a 8,200 square-foot store in the community in August 2013, but said shortly after opening, it became apparent the store was not large enough to serve and grow with the area.

The new store at 1045 S. Central St. opened March 15, offering residents in the Colorado City/Hildale, Utah, area expanded meat and produce departments, as well as a new additions such as a Ten45 Beer & Wine Garden and Beans & Brew Coffeehouse. Click through for a tour of the store.

Located on the second level is a Ten45 Beer & Wine Garden, with an abundance of seating both indoors and outdoors that invites guests to stay awhile. A second-floor deck even has panoramic views of the valley.

Located below Ten45 is an Arctic Circle fast-food restaurant that offers in-store and drive-thru service. With a tagline of “Where the good stuff is,” customers can enjoy items such as shakes, burgers and fish and chips.

Bee’s Marketplace is also home to a Beans & Brews Coffeehouse, where guests can get a caffeinated pick-me-up as well as a small bite to eat. The Sandy, Utah-based coffeehouse has locations throughout Utah, Idaho, Nevada and now Arizona.

A delicatessen and a bakery are new additions to Bee’s Marketplace, with the delicatessen offering hot, hand-crafted meals and the bakery offering made-from-scratch cakes and pies.

With more square footage to work with, Bee’s Marketplace expanded its produce, meat and grocery departments.

A variety of hand-rolled, fresh sushi is available for grab-and-go.

A culinary kitchen called Salt and Savor can be rented out for kids cooking classes or a private party, Store Director Elaine Barlow told St. George News.

Another new addition is a pharmacy, helping make Bee’s Marketplace a one-stop shop.

A ribbon-cutting and flag-raising ceremony for the new store was held April 2.  “We are excited to be able to bring this store and additional services to our community,” Richard Timpson, Bee’s Marketplace owner, said in a release. “I have a passion for this community and the people who live here. I look forward to providing closer access to such important services.”