Last Friday, I dropped by Caribou Coffee to get a beverage. For the first time, I experienced a…read morelineup at the drive-thru. It allowed me to take a look at the other businesses in this plaza as I waited. Two doors down from it is North Country Nutrition (NCN). I wondered whether it was similar to Zeev's Nutrition Studio that I typically go to in Toronto. Sure enough, I did some research online while killing time at the drive-thru, and it had healthy shakes and drinks. Cool! On Saturday morning, I decided to check out NCN. I found a parking spot steps away from the store and backed into it. I was the only customer at the store at around 10 am. The woman, who later introduced herself as Liz, was so friendly and warm. I loved the cozy vibes that this place had, from the couch with cute pillows and other Christmas decorations, to the northern vibes that you feel with canoe paddles and loons. We both ended up sharing where we are from. She's originally from Alexandria, which is roughly a 2.5-hour drive north of the Twin Cities. I indicated that I knew where it was when I used to drive between Rochester and Winnipeg. I cut through it. She loved that I knew where she grew up. The coziness comes from living by water, which shows. She was great explaining her shakes and teas. I am a tea person. I saw watermelon Jolly Rancher as a cold tea. I knew that I wanted it. So, she made me one. It was in a mega format that I'm used to. It was just over $5, which is reasonable. I paid with a credit card. It was easy. I tapped and was done. I thanked her for my drink and headed to my car. I sipped my watermelon Jolly Rancher tea throughout the day. It does taste like the candy, minus the sugar. The flavours were yummy. I was a happy camper. I am glad that I discovered NCN. It takes five minutes to drive over here from the hotel, which I love. The parking lot is small, but I managed to find a spot just fine. I wish that I had found it sooner on this trip. I'll need to return and try more drinks. This place closes at 4 pm most days. It's also closed on Sundays. (440)

Swung by NCN this morning for the first time -- I saw that I could order online through an app…read morecalled Engage. I put to have my order ready at 9am and when I walked in at 8:55am I was greeted by two ladies. I explained I had placed an order for pickup and the woman behind the counter grabbed it from a small fridge. Both of these ladies were so friendly and made me feel welcomed from the jump. Both my shake and tea were so good -- the tea especially though..YUMM!! I was given a punch card while paying, which was nice because I'll definitely be back soon!!

I save so much money ordering bulk food through them. And each time I do they are so grateful…read morebecause it helps them too. It's a win-win! It also supports local farmers who are focused on quality food and not just making money with toxic growing practices. Thankful Spiral Natural Foods team!

Great quaint little co-op!…read more Lot's of unique items you don't see at other co-op's, and there is also a really cool gigantic 40 gallon drum of bulk local honey (from Cannon Falls) that you can get however much you want of. Nice they have a water fill up station too, even though it's on the smaller side for a co-op. Staff was really nice.

Small store, but they carry a nice mix of supplements, traditional medicines and foods - including…read moresome local produce, dairy and meats. Great way to plug into the locavore community in town. They have always had what I am looking for and the prices seem fair.

There is much to be said about this store. Where to start. Ok, here it is...... This place is…read moreincredible! From it's very calming atmosphere to the knowledgable and courteous staff, this place is an eclectic oasis of incredible, natural foods, and other products. They have herbal supplements and essential oils of the highest quality. There is a variety of wholesome and organic foods some of which are from local farmers. What a warm and inviting place of health and wellness. I'm so glad that I found this incredible gem of a store. I haven't seen quality of this magnitude since I lived in Minneapolis. This is a must see for anyone wanting great wholesome and natural products at a great price.

Great selection of produce including organic choices, homemade ready to eat choices (love the…read morecashew and artichoke couscous), locally smoked salmon, nice sushi selection, you can buy and eat stuff on-premise. Soups, sandwiches, salads, etc available. Some outdoor seating when weather permits. Attached wine and spirits store is adequate. Friendly and helpful staff. For those with a sweet tooth, plenty of homemade goodies. I just wish I lived closer...sigh

The place was very clean,the prices were good and the people were kind…read more Can't ask for more than this!

I've been followed around this store twice and an employee disrespected a vender quite loudly today…read moreand then shoved me as she walked past with no apology to either of us

The service was wonderful. The selections of vitamins were endless. The tea options were great as…read morewell. It was very clean and organized as well.

If you have difficulty keeping to healthy, balanced meals, Seattle Sutton's Healthy Eating may be a…read moregood alternative for you. Three meals a day that you don't have to prepare completely yourself, makes it easier to stick with a plan. It makes life easier knowing that I can grab and go without having to do anything more than warm up what I've got to eat for that particular meal.

Horrid, horrid. Don't do it. Food nothing like what is seen on TV ads. All items are mushy…read morecasseroles.its of fillers that keep caliries down but that taste terrible. They offered no refund when I complained so threw $100 worth of food out. Cannot stress enough..it's inedible.

Harvest Co-op is an amazing little place. It's small but it's been providing quality ingredients…read morefor cooking, baking, brewing, pickling, etc, for over 40 years. They have all the spices I could think of, as well as their own seasoning mixes for chili, spaghetti, and vegetarian chicken broth. They carry dried fruits, ghee, and locally produced butter, honey, and grass fed organic beef. I believe almost everything they have is non-GMO if not organic. They will gladly tell you what is what, and why. The ladies that run it are very nice and extremely knowledgeable. They can help you make choices that won't disagree with your dietary issues. Not knowing much about lentils, I told her I wanted just enough green and brown lentils to make two batches of soup and in 20 seconds she had them for me in two small baggies. I even got to sample some of the dried fruit and vegetarian bacon bits. They're located on a small street that gets very little traffic. There's plenty of room to park on the street, but you could probably just park right in the street and no one would notice. I believe they are only open Thurs - Sat, but if you're in the area, you won't be disappointed.

it was amazing the donuts me and my cousin went there and it was cheap and amazing I highly…read morerecommend it

Little known secret.... The bakery has incredible donuts and pastries! Fried cinnamon rolls are a…read moremust every time we come to Cumberland! So glad we found this gem.

Stopped in today to grab some lunch. A juice, wrap and mushroom soup…read more Juice was good, hopefully it was freshly juiced, but everything was pretty well settled at the bottom. I didn't eat the wrap but it looked good. Like thanksgiving leftovers, minus the stuffi the soup was so salty, I couldn't even finish it. And it had chunks of fat or something in it. I thought it was a vegan/vegetable soup? I don't know what this congealed substance was, but I tossed it in the trash.

Great store. Love it. A lot of produce is plastic free. Has…read morebread to buy but it's expensive. Has essential oils. Has beeswax and bulk honey. Grind your own peanuts. Bulk spices and everything nice.

This place has every vitamin, herb, or remedy you could ever need. Probiotics, Enzymes, and all…read morekinds of other healthy buzzwords live here. They also offer acupuncture and consultations. The staff is very friendly and extremely knowledgeable. If you're in the market for traditional medicine needs, or if you just like to stay healthy, stop in and chat with one of the people that works here. They will set you up!

I first went to Jean in 2003. I had just moved here from IL, and was on several different…read moremedications for "conditions" I was being treated for. Fed up with traditional medicine, I went to Nature's Wisdom for a different approach. Jean created a program of supplements and herbs, and within 3 months I was off of my first medication. Within 6 months I was off of everything. I just went in for a (well over-due) "tune-up" to tweak little things. She's amazing.