Now newly renovated, the store is much more organized, and it is much easier to find what you are…read morelooking for. When the store first opened, Wallace said it was his mission to provide goods at the lowest prices he could. The owners are really nice, and true to their word, they do their best to keep their prices low. To this end, sometimes they don't have something in stock, because they can't get it for a good price. Or they have a lot of something else, because that was how they could get a good price point. There can be virtue in calling ahead to see if they have what you need in stock. And they will always do their best to get something for you if they don't have it. We love supporting a local store, especially when run by really decent human beings. Highly recommend.

LOVE you guys! best service and prices in the (natural, organic) Universe! If they don't have it,…read morethey will get it. Staff is more knowledgeable than any other natural health store in the city.

I live close to The Kingston Rd. store. It is often difficult to find anything other than USA…read moreproduce. They are also carrying Driscoll fruit that has been found to have unacceptable levels of chemicals. I rarely find Ontario fruit and vegetables. While the meat is quite fresh it is expensive and packaged in very small portions. The sandwiches are very limited, using only a couple of recipes they have become quite boring.

Tip: Sign up for a Big Carrot rewards card. It's free. You earn points towards a discount off your…read morefuture bill at either of its two locations. After spending an afternoon with friends last Sunday, I decided to check out this The Big Carrot store. The first store still exists on the Danforth, which I enjoy frequenting when I'm in the neighbourhood. This location is the second one situated in the Beaches, which is where I grew up. I attended high school a few blocks away from this store. Back in the day, the southeast corner of Southwood Drive and Kingston Road had a donut shop called Dip 'n Sip. I would cut through the parking lot to head southbound on Southwood to head home. This donut shop was a hangout for bikers and students from my high school. It wasn't my thing, but it's weird that I couldn't cut through the parking lot. A six-story condo building occupies this corner, with this The Big Carrot on the main floor. My concern has always been where to park if you wanted to visit this store. I followed a sign that led me to underground parking in a laneway behind the building. Nice! I like that there's an automatic garage door. It keeps your car cool in the summertime and free of precipitation outside. I went through the door leading to the elevator. You can grab a cart before you head upstairs. I didn't know whether I needed a ton of groceries, so I simply went up the elevator to the main floor. I then walked through the door. The Big Carrot is the local version of Whole Foods Market. You can find everything from coffee beans with a grinder, to individual portions of a steak in the meat section. I loved looking at grab-and-go meals. The chicken pot pie looked so good. I was tempted to get one, but I had made a lot of food at home. Next time! I find this place fancy when you get the rotisserie chicken section and it has herbes de provence all over each whole chicken. Wow! I like frequenting grocery stores. They open my eyes and tastebuds. Lemony hummus? Sounds great! Organic red watermelon chunks? They were such a glowing red that it stopped me in my tracks. The produce looked exceptionally fresh. I was a happy camper looking at healthy basil plants. I nearly bought one! This place has food that caters to various dietary needs. I saw gluten-free wraps and Daiya cheeze, for instance. There's a smoothie bar. It was busy with a couple of folks in line waiting for their smoothies. I saw hair dyes with natural ingredients. I also saw face wash, cleaners, and more. This store carries the Andalou line of lotions, toners, and more that I like. The drinks section is incredible. I saw raspberry mojitos in a four-pack of cans that looked appealing. If you don't want to commit to a pack of drinks, you can get individual ones that are nicely chilled in the fridge. This place has comparable prices on individual cans of Zevia. A can goes for $1.69, which is the same price at Whole Foods. I picked up a can of Zevia root beer and a can of Crazy D's cherry cola. I headed to the checkout area. The woman who cashed me out was nice. She asked me if I had a rewards card. I didn't. She got me one and said that I simply needed to sign up for a free online account to activate it. Cool! I paid with a credit card. I tapped and was good. I thanked her and headed to the elevator to get to my car. I had the cherry cola as I headed home. I wasn't crazy about this Crazy D's flavour. It's a prebiotic cola. I don't mind it. It simply didn't taste like cherries, likely because it had lime and lemon mixed in. It tasted more like a subtle, watery fruit punch. I love Zevia root beer, which made up for the horrible cherry cola. It was creamy and tasted like good root beer, but without the sugar. I enjoyed my visit to this grocery store at long last. I hope to drop by more often when I'm in the neighbourhood, now that I know where to park! (206)

Healthy Planet is a great health food store that has become my go-to destination for all things…read morechocolate and snacks! The selection of products is outstanding, offering a wide range of organic foods, vitamins, supplements, and natural beauty products. Some staff are helpful. They provide great recommendations and insights into the best products for your needs. The store is well-organized and easy to navigate. There are weekly sales on various products. I appreciate their commitment to quality and health. The variety of options they offer makes it easy to maintain a healthy lifestyle. I love picking up the occasional chocolate bars and Hardbites that goes on sale.

Located conveniently near Yonge & Dundas or Sankofa Square, Healthy Planet is a mini grocery store…read moreselling grocery items, vitamins, supplements, and ready-to-eat items. The grocery selection is pretty good for a small supermarket in the heart of downtown, and the fruits and vegetables are pretty fresh. But given the touristy location, prices are a lot higher than the ones found in other regular supermarkets. Example: A pack of organic blueberries was $10.99 (as of Summer 2026). As for the grab-and-go food items, they have various bowls, burritos, empanadas, pakoras (vegetable fritters), sandwiches, and salads. It's good if you happen to be in the area and just need something quick, or for tourists who stay nearby, but expensive for routine regular groceries.

Happy to find out that a cannabis retailer has finally opened in my area!…read moreSaw this Forray Sativa disposable vape pen advertised as containing .5 gram of distillate for $50, a fair price. However when I drove there they pointed out that it actually contained .3 of a gram of distillate...a 40% difference (less) I wish an effort had been made to make it right with me as this was clearly mis-advertised. It was a wasted trip when all I wanted to do was get wasted Will try Sessions again, but hope to get better service next time. READ THOSE LABELS you retailers!

Outstanding service, great selection, helpful people. I was really impressed with the salesperson…read moreand his knowledge.

Recently discovered this place through some neighbourhood friends. I'm new to the area and everyone…read morewho I meet recommends their fav spot, Moberly was a common one mentioned by all. Eager to try, I decided to venture in and look at the offering. They definitely have a good selection of pantry, dairy, snacks and bulk items. The fresh food section is not as great but the rest of the products make up for it. The staff is friendly and the store has great products at low prices. It's nice to be able to shop organic and natural products without breaking the bank!

Everything is awesome…read more. just wish this store was open earlier (8am) so I can pick things up after a spin class or yoga class or later (to 9pm) so I can pick stuff up after rush hour traffic.

A few Friday nights ago, I had placed an order at Descendant Pizza. I had half an hour to kill. I…read moredecided to check the area out. I found Raise the Root Organic Market steps away. I love exploring a new grocery store, so I dropped by to check it out. There were so many fresh fruits and veggies at this place. The woman behind the counter immediately said hi. I reciprocated, intrigued by the fair-trade bananas from Ecuador and more. This store has a lot of vegan options. It also has gluten-free and keto items, but the vegan specialty items were prevalent. I loved seeing vegan meals in clear containers. I saw vegan marshmallows that aren't all that common. I was intrigued by the mushroom teas. I got one of the elixirs to try out. This place had coconut nog at a reduced price. I love the nog, except that it is super sweet. The price was right, though. You can get baking items and toothpaste here. I liked that the oral hygiene section was near the chocolate bars. Coincidence? I think not. I ended up getting a dark chocolate bar with coconut and skipped getting toothpaste. There was a bottle of The Good juice. It had celery, cucumber, and spinach in it. I liked the sound of that mix and got a bottle. I loved this store so much. I told the woman on staff that I loved shopping here. She was genuinely happy that I did. I paid with a debit card. All went well. I actually had my Yelp canvas bag with me that I got from Descendant. I used it to place all my goodies in it. Perfect! This market was a great find. I look forward to returning when I'm back in the area. The Good drink was indeed good! Same goes with the chocolate bar that I inhaled. (44)

I recently purchased milk from Raise the Root and, regrettably, the experience was profoundly…read moreconcerning. Upon consumption, I immediately detected a flavor profile that I can only describe as distinctly raccoon-adjacent. To clarify, I do not possess prior experiential knowledge of raccoon milk. However, if one were to computationally approximate what milk extracted from a raccoon would taste like, I am approximately 97.4% confident that this product was within the acceptable margin of error. The taste was strange, vaguely woodland-oriented, and deeply unsettling. At several points, I found myself examining the carton for evidence that I had accidentally purchased a small-batch artisanal raccoon dairy product. I am not literally alleging that Raise the Root is distributing raccoon milk. I am simply stating that my sensory experience has provided me with an alarming amount of circumstantial raccoon-based evidence. Overall: unpleasant milk experience. Gross taste. Significant raccoon energy. Would not purchase again. 1/5 stars.

This is a great local grocery shop and we are happy to have it!…read more We like to buy sliced meats, bulk granola, shelf stable organic foods, some fruits and vegetables plus some snacks for kids lunches. Prices are very reasonable for the quality of the food (especially in comparison to Carrot Common on the Danforth). I find the staff helpful and friendly.

Best grocery in the area!! Plus SO much more. They've got a wide selection of products, kitchen…read morewares, toiletries. Locally sourced foods of all types, organics. Knowledgable, friendly staff. New items to try regularly. Refill station. Also great place for small gifts! Hand poured candles etc. Amazing little store that packs a big punch!

I was looking for a health store close to my office and saw A1 Nutrition on my way to the GO Train…read moreone day. The staff are friendly and very knowledgeable. They carry a great selection of St. Francis products like virgin coconut oil. The prices are on par with other stores in the area. I think I've have found my go to place! I just wish they had a working website.

If you work along the Toronto path downtown, and if you need some herbal, health and nutritional…read morefood. It is in standard life center. I love their service. The staff quite know where the product is. Lots of staff to help for a small store. They have comprehensive brand even with the rare product I want. They even have a holistic doctor (I guess) to answer your question. They have a royalty card for 10% off and 20 %. For price, I just really surprise that they are a bit cheaper than other chain nutritional food store. So, I definitely will go there again if I need some vitamin and herbal stuff and etc.

Yes, it's a little pricier than average, but the broad selection of items is excellent and the…read moreowner/ manager has always been super-accomodating about ordering in specific items for me on a bi-weekly basis. Saves me from having to leave the neighborhood to shop. Really glad to support this local business!

I had a couple vegetarian friends in town and we stopped in here to grab some stuff for their stay,…read moreand now my wife has been coming ever since. While everything is a bit pricey, that is usually the standard when buying organic. They do have a lot of different types of foods and snacks too. I'm all about the blue corn nacho chips they have and the organic salsas to pair. I'm pretty sure not everything in the place is actually organic... But all in all, since this place is here for the few times I will ever need it, and because the other organic market in the area is even more expensive, I'll give this place 4 stars.