Love the smoothies in the store and am impressed with all the organic products in the store.

Food and drinks are pretty good buts it's definitely overpriced. Understaffed some days which makes service slow. Owners give off an unwelcoming vibe. The kids that make food/drinks are very hard working and efficient. read more

I telephoned to inquire as to whether the owner reads the reviews on this site. The owner answered-told me he doesn't have the time or energy to read the reviews and he doesn't want to read negative comments and he has in business for seventeen years. I told him if I owned a business I would want to read the reviews in the event there is something I wasn't aware of and could make improvements. It was obvious that he is a close minded person -too bad! read more

On way for lunch to Hearth Pizza, we stumbled upon this establishment. We were pleased at the time to find a natural food store in area that offered many healthy vegan and vegetarian options. We purchased a few staples and moved on. A couple of weeks later while eating a few Le pain des fleurs onion crisp, I saw they expired on 12.28.2017 and we purchased them early March 2018. Bummer! We understand this item is imported, justifying the cost, but please make sure what you are selling is not expired. Not sure we'll return, as first impressions last... read more

If there was a NO Star option, I would start there. I've been a patron for over a decade and was saddened to learn their 'signature sandwich' was being served as they wrote on (wheat) ciabatta. I have Celiac Disease and so this immediately made me feel uncomfortable. The high school girls are nice and friendly but are not schooled in what eating wheat means to some people. Even crumbs. They now have a note that states the other allergens will be present. I used to pride this cafe on being somewhere I can 'safely' eat. No more. I will not be recommending this establishment to anyone. read more

.......I stumbled upon The New Leaf quite accidently.... almost 5 years ago. Today, my family and I are amazed at how healthy and balanced we feel since we began consuming their organic fruits, veggies and chicken. When our bodies, minds and souls got a taste of these organic gifts from the earth...........we started to embrace a higher standard of foods and products. .......We cherish and celebrate the New Leaf commitment to the GF community and to those who aspire to a healthier lifestyle. ........The owner is a true visionary and he, along with his staff are dedicated to providing natural foods, supplements and green/friendly supplies that enhance a finer quality of life ! The smoothies, especially the strawberry-lime... are just out of this world..............so delicious !!!! read more

Great little health food store in Needham center. Selection of lots of tasty organic and allergy sensitive foods and ingredients and natural vitamins and amenities. Best part is easily the super high quality smoothies. Great flavors and great great price for top quality ingredients. I have gone back many times! read more

I had the same experience as another reviewer today. I just read Emma's review. Stacy's was closed so I decided to try out this other juice bar in Needham. I left after 1/2 hour never having been served. We all stood there incredulously as the staff painfully tried to make smoothies and ignored an entire store of people. Never making eye contact or even turning around and putting their hair in and out of pony tails, then touching the fruit and vegetables. I hate writing a bad review but it was so over the top. read more

My kids love the blueberry blast smoothie! Tons of gluten free dairy free options and friendly staff. Better prices than other establishments! read more

i love this place! they have all the hard to find items that i need (Total Body Research Colostrum, Adrenergize, etc.) and when they don't they handle special orders promptly. Their staff are knowledgeable and friendly. Their selection can't be beat, one of the best health food/supplement stores on the east coast. read more

Love the smoothies! If you're looking for healthy healthy healthy, here's where you wanna be

Hit or miss. I used to love this place and I highly recommended it but......I would be embarrassed to continue suggesting people stop in. I got a large container of soup a couple of days ago (about 3 single servings cost $14) and when I got it home I heated it up to have for dinner. I was SO disappointed because the soup was the consistency of mashed potatoes but the store was already closed by the time I realized it so taking it back was not an option. Fast forward to today and I went in to get more soup and a smoothie. Service was fairly quick but when I mentioned the issue with the soup the girl behind the counter said that when they made it over the weekend that they "winged it" and that was why it was like mashed potatoes. I told her that I had purchased the large container at that it was inedible. She said again that someone else had made it. No offer from her, the owner and/or the manager (3 people were staring at me as though I had 10 heads) of offering me a new batch. Totally rude. I will not be back. read more

Three word: Koko Kale Smoothie. OMG. Best smoothie every, and I am not really a smoothie person. But this is like am indulgent milk shake without all the bad stuff. It has almond milk, banana, kale, cacao powder and cacao chips and its simply delightful, filling and satisfying! Makes for a great breakfast or even an on-the-go lunch. Also this is their new locations, with an added cafe. I have not yet tried the sandwiches or salads but I plan to soon. This is a must go to place for anyone who is GF, but even if you are not (which I am not) still worth the trip. The only reason I am giving 4 stars instead of 5 is the price. It is $7.00 for a smoothie. It's worth it, but for most people cannot be an every day habit. read more

This is a great little place in town for organic smoothies. I've tried about 6 different kinds and they are all tasty. My favorite is coconut mango! They all cost 7 dollar a piece which is pretty reasonable considering I paid a lot more at Whole Foods. The smoothies are huge. There is also a smoothie club in which your tenth smoothie is free, which I just got! I only wish they had more options in terms of green smoothies. They also have a lot of different organic, gluten free, speciality types of groceries. They are moving to a new location about a block down and can't wait to see the new place! read more

What a gem in Needham center! Found all the usual gluten-free brands, some local brands, and stuff I've never heard of. Pricey, of course, but can't wait for this place to expand across the street into a bigger space and serve sandwiches/lunch! Owners are very helpful. read more

BUYER BEWARE!!!! Literally DIRTY practices. They used unwashed veggies. Girl at juice bar was unabashedly (and unapologetically) throwing dirt covered celery into my smoothie. Owner was apologetic and said it's bc they just opened (really????). DO Not be fooled by their fancy new lx down the street from their old one. Makes me wonder how much dirt I ingested at their old juice bar- that was hidden fr customers view. Today, I couldn't get out of there fast enough after buying my supplements! I hope the owner- who seems to care- will straighten this out. The recipes are great, ORGANIC with generous portions. Please wash all the veg thoroughly. And I might come back. Maybe. Note- this was written a few weeks ago. Maybe a tech glitch but app wouldn't let me post without giving them at least "one star"! read more

This small store with a large selection caters to people with food allergies and people interested in nutrition. Their selection includes a lot of gluten-free grains and vitamin supplements and skin care items. I don't have any food allergies so I have gone for hard to find grains for cooking. Things I have found there include teff flour, teff grains, chickpea flour, arrowroot, and a lot of other things that aren't available at the local supermarket, even the larger well stocked ones. The people who work there are always friendly and I am glad to have a place like this so close to my house. read more

This place is so great. If you're looking for somewhere to buy healthy foods, go here. They are so nice and knowledgeable and have everything from smoothies to gluten-free foods to vitamins. They even have paleo-friendly food!! read more

I stumbled into this store on a walk down Great Plain in Needham - just wanted to check it out. I'm sure if I had food alergies (gluten, etc), this place would be great. It's compact, but stuffed with goodies. I ended up getting a fresh juice - the "Complexion Cocktail", made from cucumber, pineapple and apple. Delicious. Very refreshing. I'll return just for the juice/smoothie bar. Good find. read more

Had a veggie burger with fresh jalapenos and chipotle mayo, and a coconut/mango smoothie. Both were delicious and used top-quality ingredients. read more

Although juice prices were good ,its a very small store so retail selection was only ok . One of the previous reviewers was right .... the guy /owner is a grouch. No welcoming greeting or offer to help . Anyway I would go back for a juice but wont expect a smile to come with it . I'll still be heading to Quincy for major supplement shopping read more

Literally the best. Prices much better than Stacy's juice bar too. I would like if they had more vegan options but amazing otherwise.

Good smoothie recipes but sometimes are made poorly. food is good but AWFUL service. Do not know how to run a business. Takes forever and the staff is rude. Smoothie recipes are good but sometimes they make them poorly. Overall 3/5 read more

i loved popping in here to get their great good for you smoothie drinks. However!!! i used to joke with the owner to smile more cause well he doesnt. today he waited for me outside and told me that me asking him to smile is like him telling me i need to loose weight... what??? he also stated if i was that cheery ever again i would no longer be welcome in his store. crazy. just crazy. so im never going back. not worth mr crankypants. i dont own a business but if i did i would like cheerful folks coming in and IF i annoyed him? brush it off . i dunno. i was horrified he was VERY upset. ill make my own fun drink or go someplace more people friendly. OH! the rest of the staff is superb!!! totally lovely helpful and cheerful read more

Just learned about this store yesterday, and made a trip today. Some of our family have removed wheat, dairy and egg. Found many items that aren't so easily available even at Whole Foods. Although I went to two Whole Foods stores today, one was out of and the other didn't carry Udi's Whole Grain Bagels and neither carried their pre-made crusts. Was able to stock up here. The owner was very helpful in suggesting some additional items. I bought Italian corn pasta ("used by a number of Italian restaurants" and black bean pasta (an Asian offering) to try. I also indulged in a few baking mixes as baking is not my preferred time sink (picking Anna's Black Bean Brownie Mix and a gluten-free pizza crust mix. Also trying Coconut Aminos (a possible substitute for soy sauce, which contains wheat). Small store crammed with stuff and with helpful staff. I plan to go back. Appreciate that they are open seven days a week. read more

Went here for the first time last week on Columbus Day. Place was empty and despite that the staff, an old woman and the man who makes the juice, appeared to be annoyed when asked about their juice menu for me, my parents, and my two children. Literally 3 questions and trust me, our questions were straightforward and should have been met with common courtesy. Their responses were either one word answers or just plain unhelpful. Example 1: my elderly mother asked if she could use the restroom, the woman coldly hesitated and then begrudgingly said, "this way." Example 2: asked the woman what would be a good drink for my kids. She provided a hurried answer. I took her advice and ordered the banana chocolate drink. The guy who made the drinks for us then later told me "these drinks aren't for kids, they're not sweet." I mentioned that the woman had recommended these fort kids and he just stared blankly at me and gave me the bill to pay. Sure enough both kids hated their drinks (dark bitter chocolate) and I still had to suck up the bill. I would avoid this place unless you know exactly what you want and don't care about supporting a business run by generally offensive and inattentive people. Go to Stacy's JuiceBar in Needham, 100% better staff with equally good juice/smoothies and you'll actually leave Stacy's with a good taste in your mouth rather than feeling "organically" mugged. read more

Fabulous smoothie! Got the Nutty, gluten free, vegan, & lots of protein! Best however, delicious!

I have multiple food allergies, and the folks at this store are well-equipped to help those with dietary restrictions. This store is particularly good for those with celiac disease or another gluten sensitivity...off-the-shelf and frozen gluten-free options abound! read more

While the smoothie I ordered was good, the service was completely disappointing and the place itself is quite strange. No prices were listed on the menu. When I went to the register to pay, the rather inattentive cashier swiped my card and did not tell me what the price of the smoothie was or offer to give me a receipt. I had to ask the price which seemed to really bother the guy, and when I remarked that they did not list the prices of anything the guy simply said "yeah we don't list the prices"...I'm sorry what? Needless to say I will not be returning. This bougie establishment does not deserve my business. read more

Our family has loved New Leaf since first shopping there several years ago. Now with the new store and its spaciousness, the grill items and smoothies we love it more. Paul has extensive knowledge to help with making choices whether it is on food items or nutritional information. His selections benefit special dietary needs across multiple criteria. For anyone with special dietary restrictions, you cannot go wrong visiting this amazing place. read more

this is a really small store. i get overwhelmed when i go in there simply because there is SUCH a huge variety packed into a miniscule space. they have pretty much every gluten free flour you'd want, and if you're feeling a little more inclined toward convenience, they have a multitude of interesting mixes. they carry big name gf brands such as pamela's and bob's red mill, but they also have more local, specialty mixes, including imported italian pastas and fresh baked goods from New England. they sell my FAVORITE pan spice bar (even though it turns out like cake) mix and i nearly cried. no more paying for amazon shipping! the freezer section always intimidates me because stuff is just kind of thrown in and there isn't really much organization... but i take this less as a failing on their part and more as an indicator of HOW much stuff they stock and how many options they offer. read more

This store is a real find! They have everything...food, vitamins, and juices that feel so good and are so full of fabulous rich vitamins and produce. Yum! read more