I asked why the cost of my generic compounded med had doubled in the past two years. The first…read morething the pharmacist said was that they had to pay people more due to the Cory of Portland's requirement for a living wage. What a BS excuse for overcharging a cheap medication. Their high prices for Vitamins and minerals prey on the sick and vulnerable. If I had a choice I would get my meds elsewhere.

Best wellness store around. They have everything I need here and the staff are very knowledgeable…read moreand helpful!

Nice locally owned spot. Been here a few times since I moved here and employees are always helpful,…read morewhether just casually browsing or you're ready to nerd out on nutrition science. Solid selection and competitive pricing as well. Will always opt for a spot like this over a bigger chain like GNC for more honest, personal service and often better deals.

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If you are looking for some supplements and don't want to pay the same types of prices that you…read morewould have to shell out at the GNC, then the Vitamin Shoppe will be a good alternative ... now, I am not saying that they are extremely cheaper but they have lots of good sales and blowouts for you to chose from. I stopped in there today and had such an enjoyable experience with the consultants that work there (I have been there about three or four times for different reasons). The staff is extremely helpful and really has a great amount of knowledge about everything. Today I was in for multivitamins and a cleanse package to kick of the winter healthier and wiser than before ;) They were all about helping and adding to the conversation when I was asking questions and if it is more beneficial to drink my multivtamins then swallow the pills. This location is right next to the Chipotle outside of the Maine Mall and is definitely worth the wait and less hassle then fighting the silly mall crowds to get to GNC.

I used to get protein powder from the supplement store in the mall but VS has a much larger…read moreselection and they have bogo on BSN stuff right now. I've been taking the Syntha-6 for years and always loved the flavors. Anyways VS is really convenient and have some samples by the registers. With the bogo sale my purchase was less than any online store too.

Every person that works there is knowledgeable, professional, and always helpful. Great place to…read morevisit. The meals that come in on Tuesday by 2pm are incredible.

Great customer service, great variety of products,, great prices and lots of knowledge about the…read moreproducts.

On a mission. I need water and Yerba Mate energy drinks. Found the Yerba Mate right away. Then had…read moreto hunt down the waters. Mountain Valley. I was actually looking for the glass bottles. I didn't see them. I did find the smaller metal bottles, settled for those. 3 waters and 3 Yerba Mates. Went to the check out, and there were long lines. The lady in front of me had a cart full, Uhg, this is gonna be a long wait. They lady next to me in another line, so sweet! She said I could get in front her. And I truly wanted to say yes. But i said no, it's okay. And wouldn't you know it, a cashier came up to me, said she was opening a register! KARMA, thank you Jesus! I checked out with her and the super kind lady that was going to let me in front of her followed to that register too. I mean, I had 6 items, it was going to be quick. I was so grateful. I said thank you to everyone so many times. I explained quickly what a long day I had, and they have no idea how much this meant to me. It was a simple act of kindness in their part, but it truly meant the world to me today. Had a great experience. But then again, it's Whole Foods, and I've had great service with them across the country! Thank you kindly Portland, Maine Whole Foods. I bet that's the quickest in and out I've ever done.

Always an adventure. Looking for some new gluten free options. Hit or miss when I find them but…read morealways good to check out. Fresh meats and seafood always great options

The best-tasting nuts you will ever put in your mouth, bar none. Even if you're not a raw-foodie,…read moreyou can totally appreciate how awesome these nuts are; the taste, the texture, the varieties are all amazing. Why raw nuts? Here's the quick and dirty on germinated nuts and seeds if you didn't know already, (I got this from the website): "Countless nutritionists and living foods experts have all stressed that it is ABSOLUTELY ESSENTIAL to germinate (soak) all nuts and seeds for at least 12 hours before consuming them. Germination is a process where all the vitamins, minerals, proteins and essential fatty acids (EFAs) that are dormant in nuts and seeds begin to activate and multiply. Germination also eliminates certain toxins and acids within the dormant nuts and seeds that would interfere with digestion. After the germination, we add all organic live food ingredients to the nuts and dehydrate them at low temperatures for up to five days. This preserves all the nutrition within the product and creates optimum flavor and digestibility. This is different than roasting nuts which is much quicker, but destroys vital enzymes and minerals These products are the perfect bridge for those looking to eat more healthy foods or switch to an all 'raw' diet without compromising taste." These aren't just the best tasting healthy or raw nuts out there in my opinion, they are the best tasting PERIOD. They have delicious varieties. My favorites are: Sweet Chili Almonds (encrusted in sweet chili awesomeness), Spicy Onion-Garlic Pistachios (for a spicy bold take on my favorite nut), Cina-Pecan Bun (great for a dessert or snack) and the Vegan Cheezy Almonds (cause I love cheese powder, ALOT). Alas, they don't have a store location where you can sample these, so if you want to get some, you must order off the Internet here: www.livingnutz.com. The main drawback is the price, but they are truly, high-quality gourmet nuts. They are pricey (try $6.99 for 4oz) and you don't get a large amount. If I was a rich girl, you bet I'd be snacking on a bag of these (or should I say, deez?) everyday.

An assortment of great (and clean) flavors! Love that they're sprouted and kept live. Favorites…read moreinclude the Divine Chocolate Walnuts, Celestial Cinna Pecans (love mixing these two flavors together!), and Zesty Almonds. I am yet to try a flavor I don't enjoy. :)

$11 for tuna salad, three ounces at most, $10 for egg salad…read more- an overpriced boast. With prices like these, one truth comes to light: Their greed is the only thing served with delight.

Good small natural grocer. As someone with extensive allergies, I can't really shop at regular…read moregrocery stores anymore. While there is more of a selection here for me, I wish the pre-made items had better labeling. I can't buy any of the baked goods because the labeling is insufficient. The produce selection is limited, but when I'm here I try to pick something up because I love buying local when I can. Some plusses is that Lois carries safe eggs and yogurt for me. It's the only place I've found safe eggs in the local area, so that makes me happy. On Mondays and Thursdays they usually have bread delivered from bread and friends in Portland, which is great. Wednesdays they do a senior discount. Due to the small size and selection, I usually have to go to another store to finish my shopping when I come here. But I'm happy it's here and am a consistent repeat customer.

Drove my disabled nephew here and we both had to show IDs to their camera to get in. I did not…read morepurchase anything and have never gone to a dispensary before but now I'm on cannabis mailing lists. Clearly the company or their employee COPIED MY NAME AND ADDRESS and maybe everything else on my license and sold it. DON'T SHOW YOUR ID TO THESE CROOKS.

The guy at the desk this morning was super rude. Go to the million other places nearby that are far…read moresuperior

Visiting from out-of-state - I needed some gear. And Wild Side Smoke Shop was not terribly far from…read moremy hotel. It was a cold, rainy Monday night when I rolled in. Very colorful shop - great selection of bongs and assorted paraphernalia! The guy working the counter was very helpful! Cool shop! #WildSideSmokeShop

The aggressive upselling every single time I wanted to buy one simple item eventually became too…read moremuch for me.