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Despite itshigher cost, there are some items that customers swear by.

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However, there are some you should probably buy elsewhere, too.

During your nextWhole Foods shopping trip, here are eight items to splurge on, settle for or skip.

Splurge: Dairy-Free Avocado Ice Cream

Avocados had a big moment last year.

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Although it may be pricier than other brands, its rave reviews say its worth the extra cost.

The fancy cheese is always a fun treat!

a Whole Foods shopper posted on Reddit.

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I like the basket with the small pieces of the fancy cheese the best!

Each style is selected by the stores master sommelier.

Whole Foods sells a variety of Criterion wines, from Chianti to French Chablis.

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Settle: Hot Bar Foods

You cant deny theHot Baris good, but its definitely expensive.

you could go without a trip to the Hot Bar, but its a settle because of the convenience.

According to Eat This, Not That!

Aclassic rotisserie chickenis $9.99 at Whole Foods, according to Eat This, Not That!.

And if you want organic, itll be $13.99.

Instead, head to Costco, where youll spend half as much money on something that tastes much better.

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