I simply love this medicine cabinet. Yes medicine cabinet, not a store. From AYO, the educated…read moreherbalist, to Greg the assistant, this store holds no boundaries. The knowledge of herbs for whatever illness or disease you have there is something here for everyone. I came prepared with knowing what I needed for my ailments but if you don't and you simply know what's wrong Ayo can assist you on your journey to healing. I purchased St. John's Wort, Beet Powder (high blood pressure), Black Cohosh, Sage, Lavendar oil (the good stuff) and so much more... I first came upon Blue Nile years ago and the owner saved my life. Here some 20 years later I brought my daughter today. Introducing her to holistic healing is a joy. If you are searching for truth in medicine for yourself or loved ones... Blue Nile is a gem. Stop and go now

the first location in dc since my childhood that sold all types of natural health remedies…read more Seamoss the items us health conscious folks needs and wants

I wish I would have discovered this place sooner. I stumbled upon it when I was exploring the city…read moreand was not disappointed! I tried the coconut crab wrap, which was fresh and delicious. The woman working in the counter was friendly and took the time to explain the various items available. Such a unique place - a must visit in DC for vegans and anyone else, looking for a healthy and delicious experience.

The coconut crab wrap makes me forget that I'm eating a raw vegan meal. The coconut flavor is…read moreapparent, but the blend inside the wrap accurately imitates a crab taste. The moss Mac and cheese feels more like an Asian take on pasta, with a texture similar to a Filipino pancit. Still, it was tasty and I'd order it again. The wild fries are crunchy, a texture almost similar to an apple but it's seasoned and covered with a slightly spicy sauce. The menu is creative, the flavors are unique, and the world is better with places like Cane and Coconut.

I've been shopping with them for a few years now. Everytime i come back to dc i make a stop for…read moresome sea moss gels. The strawberry is my favorite flavor as it can double as a jelly on toast! The beverages are amazing. I've enjoyed the sea moss soaps and I stock up on the shea butters. They last awhile and smell great. This is a great group of people I will always cherish moments of sharing watermelon and juice samples. Thankful for this space.

This is a first! I was so engaged that I forgot to take pictures! Yvette greeted me with amazing…read morewarmth. She knew all about the conditions that I was concerned with and was able to offer several alternatives using natural herbs and supplements, to attain my goals. I sampled the sea moss gel, which was actually good tasting because they add real fruit. I invested in some essential oils, body, butters, and hair preparations made from top grade natural ingredients. Each product smells delicious! I am looking forward to excellent results. As Yvette said, it never hurts to reduce the toxic load of body products that comes from putting synthetics on our skin instead of natural, edible products. We parted with hugs and smiles. After all, our skin eats (absorbs)! I will visit again and I highly recommend, especially due to the warm, welcoming ambience that this shop has created. By the way, they are so honest that if they don't carry a particular supplement, they will send you to someone who does carry it. Awesome!

I really never know what to expect in regards to shops that stock products like the ones provided…read moreby this business, but a friend's reference and some internet-research dabbling gave me the impression (and a prayer to God for that impression to actually prove accurate) that this store is very professional and clean, with staff that takes pride in the knowledge, quality, and selection of their merchandise, versus some of the more across-the-tracks "headshops" with poor lighting, a noxious stench that attacks you as soon as you come within twenty yards of it, Pink Floyd over the speakers, and usually inevitably, at least two white dudes with dreadlocks who couldn't even begin to answer any of your questions helpfully, regardless of how hard you may try. I'll cut to the chase (finally), stop smack-talking headshops (though I generally condemn the existence of any that all-too-often adhere to that basic formula listed above, as I believe that those stores which are able to sell "legal highs" but are unable to give any helpful information about their "proprietary" ingredients or warnings or, really, anything helpful that may serve as a means of reducing potential harm) and save you the (likely-long-extinguished) suspense: this shop was a fantastic departure from that headshop bogeyman that inexplicably rests at the forefront of my mind most of the time. The store is tiny but beautifully laid-out, light and airy, and very well-stocked. The employees whom I spoke to, and who were also helping other customers, were incredibly welcoming and knowledgeable. While obviously you can't be absolutely certain about the contents of any of their products (as they are not FDA-approved, and the store is not a DC-regulated dispensary), I recognized many of the brands sold and feel quite confident that what you see is what you get. It's very obvious by the information volunteered by the employees (including some very beautiful brochures and pamphlets about their shop and their products -- I uploaded a crappy iPhone photo of the front and back of an introductory brochure to CBD that serves as an excellent 101 for any "beginner") and the upkeep of their shop that they take pride in the range, efficacy, utility, and quality of the products that they sell, and with each customer who doesn't quite know yet where to start in the potentially huge -- and therefore often excessively confusing or contradictory -- world that can comprise CBD or kratom or other herbal modalities, it truly seems that the folks working here make a true effort to match customers with the type of item that would best suit their needs. I definitely give five stars and doff my cap to this store -- after failing to renew my medical marijuana card this past year and having lacked the money and time to rectify that, this type of store is an excellent alternative or complement to the regulated DC medical dispensaries. Obviously they legally cannot sell anything containing THC, but that's no problem with me, and it's always good to see a store that theoretically COULD source more "stoner"-centric products and try to get away with it (we've all seen those weird pop-ups in DC from time to time), they make it very clear that they intend to follow the law to the letter. I hope that this shop sticks around for a long time, because it's very impressive -- aesthetically, economically, and by the helpfulness and non-judginess of their staff -- and I always want to support local businesses like that. (To be fair, I believe that they do have another shop in Illinois or something, but even so, it's still a small, independent company that seems to main high standards and ethics in an industry where they could easily get away with selling bunk garbage, with many customers none the wiser. I admire their integrity.)

Qi Kratom CBD Tea has the best Kratom I have ever tried. I have been using their product for over 3…read moreyears. It is consistently great every time. Their employees are very knowledgeable and always friendly. Great place to go if you want to try Kratom.

I think this store is a really great idea and has a lot of options to choose from. It's nestled…read moreinside a collective arts center that has a lot of variety of services and goods to offer to the community so it's like a one-stop shop. Honestly, the reason I think this store is great is that it allows greater access to organic foods and foods for alternative eating lifestyles in a community that may not have the same access as others. It's perfect for my sister and I, who are vegetarians, and it's within walking distance of the main strip of Anacostia. Change has to start somewhere and this store is just the beginning. So stop in and help this business grow so it can continue to change the community from within. Check out the other stores and spaces while you're there & don't forget your reusable bag.

The Fresh Food Factory Market is a MUCH needed addition to SE DC. It's located inside the Anacostia…read moreArts Center so the hours are dictated by the arts center, but they still keep reasonable hours. The owner is kind and passionate about breaking through the food desert in Wards 7 and 8. The store itself is set up like a small organic market with fresh produce, local products, and other products. You could easily get most of your groceries here and the prices are reasonable for quality goods. They sell wine, snacks, fruit, literally almost everything! They also teach healthy cooking classes and host other events.

This store genuinely lives the values of people, planet, profit. I love the bulk section for…read moreherbs, grains, legumes, and that all produce is organic. They have a beautiful array of teas, toiletries and cosmetics as well as enticing and healthy snacks. The staff is friendly and helpful. They have their own recycling area for everything you can imagine, and a little free library! Thank you MOMs for giving me an alternative to the corporate health food groceries like Whole Foods and Walmart, who don't walk the talk in caring for employees welfare.

If you are a foreigner or someone with accent forget it - The upper management do not hear you , do…read morenot care about and you will hear " we do not need your patronage " I was trying to voice my one heath concern regarding the naked lunch operation and the upper manager who prided himself not to answer to no one - I was shocked and kind of disgusted by this snob arrogant stand - I have been coming to Moms located in newyork avenue NE dc and I liked the store and the people who work there and I kind had always this feeling of community and great space for nearby communities but now that image was gone - Here what happened a month ago while I was getting my salad , the associate ( who was very friendly nice and kind and he even apologised for things he had no control over ) while making my salad to go two strong drops of sweat dropped in my salad and I was watching that and got disturbed how to respond but then I said I must say something in a very discreet way and as I said the associate told me that he swears a lot and he truly apologised and after he cleaned his face with a napkin , he managed to make a new one and again he was apologetic and very professional about it - while leaving I felt a kind of an obligation to let the manager in the store know and she right away told me that the associate told her already and this young manager was really nice and she even gave me a store credit - It was managed professionally and I suggested since he had this issue may be better to move him to another responsibility like a cashier or anything else or wear a musk so this will not happen to any guests - Mind you , I personally come here because it is clean place and the manager I think her name is Cynthia was hand on and she always asks her team to change gloves and I see that - A one week later came and I found same employee making salads and nothing happened so I left right away and I had to eat macdonald which I rarely do - Then another week passed then I came back and I tried to raise my concern till I encountered this big shot and arrogant upper manager ( big deal ) as soon as I opened my mouth he shut me down " I knew about it and there is nothing we could do " plus it is not your call to tell us what to do " he was dismissively lecturing me - Then he look up and down to me and said " well it is up to you to come or not " Till now , I m so angry and disappointed because I really liked this store and all employees but this snob is quite frankly represented the opposite of what MoMs stand for - I understand, he could respectfully disagree with me but his rude approach forced me to share my story - So customers out there please watch when you are ordering your food , you might eat food with human sweat - Thank you for reading because I truly care about customers and if you see something say something

Hey yall, Every…read moreWhole Foods is a lil different! This one had ALFADO PASTA W BROCCOLI at their hot bar, as well as wings, and chicken bites with buffalo sauce and they normally don't have that everywhere!! I tasted samples of things and didn't get a big full meal because I wasn't that hungry but I did buy fresh produce which I love cucumbers and lemons so I got those too! I went to 3 whole food locations today lol can't get enough of my fav hot bar food! They always have the good tenders, mash potatoes, mac cheese and veggies! Never a bad experience at a Whole Foods cuz their staff is always polite and working minding their business or complimenting me... Anyways! Good place to eat and they do have an upstairs area for you to sit and get your laptop with free WiFi and eat! No one is forcing you to leave!

This Whole Foods location is on the smaller side, so the selection is somewhat limited. That said,…read morethe store is clean, well-organized, and easy to navigate, which makes for a quick and pleasant shopping experience. It's a great spot if you just need to grab a few items, but I wouldn't rely on it for a full grocery run. There are plenty of self-checkout stations, which helps keep things moving and adds to the convenience. Parking can be a bit hit or miss. There are two options--underground and terrace but both have limited spaces. If you do park there, be aware that validation for the free 90 minutes requires an extra step: you'll receive a separate validation receipt in addition to your regular one after checkout, and you'll need to scan that barcode after scanning your parking ticket.

I am very happy with the excellent customer service I receive from Kirstie. I get all my questions…read moreanswered, any applicable discounts are added & she makes sure my order gets out. She is knowledgeable, helpful, kind and gets the job done. Thank you Kristie for all your help!

if I could give a 100 star review I would, this company is absolutely amazing. The prices are great.read more

The bottom line: Fresh, local, and organic veggies and meats at a reasonable price (for their high)…read morequality. My favorite part of mom's is the fruits and veggies--you can absolutely taste the difference. Red bell peppers are sweeter, scallions are thicker, greens are more plump. Although I don't often buy meat from moms--except for my annual Thanksgiving turkey--but the local meats and sausage are top quality. The Mom's brand items are also strong options--the coffee is cheap and from a local roaster and the milk (is not cheap but) is very tasty. I love that they have free coffee daily; I always grab a half cup when shopping on a weekend. Although not organic, the beer selection is super, well curated, not overwhelming options, with a range of styles. Investing in food is investing in one's health, the community, and earth and I don't mind paying a bit more for all of that, and the flavor boost. Go to your MOM's!

You may miss this location if you don't pay attention as it seems a bit out of place with the…read moresurroundings but it's still a wonderful market. They don't seem to carry everything I normally get at the Arlington or other locations in the DMV, but they don't seem to have a decent array of items. The employees are really nice and willing to help. I had only been offered help once in the wellness area when the lady was trying to see if I needed anything since I was searching for my precious frozen dog food that they don't carry unfortunately. All in all this is a great market that carries local brands and caters to dietary needs!! I will definitely be back.

Sadly, they've renovated away their small healthy food stand…read more They still have an incredible selection of locally sourced milk and the coffee is incredible! The unique items really bring me back. Like the local better and knickknacks. The have better prices for items like gardien chicken and alternative meat products. The staff are also always super helpful. I love how they notice the line. If a checkout line forms then the staff just mosey to the front to get everyone on and out!

MOM's is the only local store where I can purchase my sweetener substitute made from apples,…read moreDolcedi. The beauty aisle takes me to my happy place because it smells sooo good and calming and the beautifully colored produce upon entrance is very inviting. All the team members that have conversed with have always been helpful and nice. I am a customer for life.