GNC

Unique vitamin and supplements and packaged herbs in bulk. Sodas or quick lift sports drinks? The…read morepersonal attention is the best on Foothill and the East Pasadena strip east of the 210frwy. Vitamin shops which have set up corporate sales and hire just anyone who applies meaning joe shit the rag man with attitude to boot? Jus sayin let the buyer beware and patronize your peer and community folk! Lazy and those in need of an uptick and grooming lecture need not apply? Remember those of you from abroad please know it's called underarm nonaluminum deodorants? Yes?

The Staff is great, friendly and very knowledgeable. This is the "best" health food store around…read more The prices are fair as well. I would recommend Health Food City to everyone who's serious and at the very least curious about taking control their health!

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Heartland Organic & Natural Foods

4.3(4 reviews)

2.1 mi

Came here because I was searching Yelp for somewhere to buy Ceylon cinnamon and this was one of the…read morebusinesses that popped up. We love checking out natural health food shops anyways so we were excited to go. The shop was a little smaller than what I thought it would be since there were no photos of inside the store. People mentioned in other reviews that there's fresh organic produce but there wasn't as much as I thought there would be (about 3 small shelves in the fridge of 3 different things - apples, cabbage) and there was some squash out on display as well. Maybe there's more variety on certain days when it's restock day. When we walked in the person working wasn't wearing a mask but then put one on and asked us to wear them. There is not currently an indoor mask mandate for LA county (people are also no longer required to wear them in airports or on planes) so we didn't like that we had to wear a mask. We browsed the shop and there was some cool items but they didn't carry Ceylon cinnamon.

I've been coming here for the last 4+ years to purchase their imported vegetarian "meats" from…read moreTaiwan , & I'll most likely to keep on going back since my husband has turned into a vegetarian for over a year now.

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Heartland in San Gabriel. Nice Asian flavor organic store. A healthy food wonderland!

Binh's Fruits

4.8(17 reviews)

0.7 mi

I was looking for an authentic Vietnamese fruit shop and I stumbled upon this cute mom and pop…read morestore. I ended up trying their sugar cane juice, mangoes, and jackfruit. I normally get my sugar cane juice from another store but the one here is better tbh. It's more fresh tasting and worth it for the amount you get. The mangoes you have to let ripen up in a few days but once they do, oh em g they are so good, best mangoes ever. So fresh affordable and yummy. As for the jackfruit it's already prepped and ready to eat which is amazing because preparing jackfruit HURTS its like a giant durian. The jackfruit has a nice sweetness that is unlike any other fruit in my opinion. Being Vietnamese American it means a lot to support businesses like these because it reminds me of my own parents. The staff were so sweet and patient and helped me choose which fruit to buy as well! Everyone RUN don't walk to this cute fruit shop that just so happens to house the yummiest fruit and fruit juices ever!!!

We are viet in the same plaza. I saw this spot and walked in. The lady was super nice but I can't…read morespeak Vietnamese and English is not her first language. I wanted to ask what juice drinks they had but she wasn't able to tell me and just pointed at pictures. They have lots of fruits and even fruits I've never seen before. If I read reviews first, I would've gotten the sugar cane juice but since I only saw a pic of passion fruit juice, I got that. It was def fresh fruit w the sourness to it. I will def come back to try their sugar cane.

Fruits and Snacks

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Mother's Nutritional Center

4.8(39 reviews)

10.5 mi

Just left and was assisted by RAMON and he was so kind and helpful! A thing that stood out that me…read moreand my husband loved was that he wrote our large order down and then grabbed everything (big time efficient!) lol he has a system. The fruits and vegetables were more fresh than the regular food markets! Plus it's always clean and cool in there! (Yes it's 90 degrees outside lol) I love this place but it's truly the staff that makes it what it is.

Silvia was exceptionally fabulous . Even if the weather was 100 degrees she had a smile and made…read moreconversation as she brought my food to my car . Kudos to her . Hope she fixed her brakes on her car

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Bodhi Vegetarian Supply

4.4(40 reviews)

0.8 mi

Wide range of vegetarian supply. Frozen and dry food selections. Aunty is friendly and gave us good…read moreadvise on cooking some of the items

Really well stocked, Vegetarian & Vegan foods, lovely friendly Lady owner…read more She was very helpful and explained the best way to prepare the food. The prices are really cheap and the food quality is great. Limited opening time, I found that she closes early due to the Covid-19 situation. This is my 3rd time shopping here, I definitely will be back!

Front entrance

Dry vegetarian goods

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Sprouts Farmers Market

3.5(448 reviews)

3.4 mi

I come to this place all the time, the staff are super friendly and helpful, I can't recommend it…read moreenough.

Good tasting sandwiches for a solid price. I went during my lunch time, the other day, so it was…read morepretty busy but the lady who made my sandwich was very patient and kind to me. Worth the wait :) Sandra was the one who helped me out

10/18/25

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Love this cheese

Mother's Nutritional Center

4.6(68 reviews)

6.4 mi

I walked in feeling overwhelmed because it felt as if a lot was going inside the store. I…read morepersonally have a hard time with being around many people. However, I was very appreciative with Donte's help. He immediately made me feel seen/welcomed as a customer, as well as he was very informative and gave a very helpful and calming attitude.

The best MNC i've ever been to by far. Not only is it the most stocked and organized, the staff is…read morealso very friendly and helpful. Definitely worth the drive for me.

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All Vegetarian

5.0(6 reviews)

1.4 mi

Luckily I live close to their warehouse. I started coming here last month. Unfortunately they only…read moreopen on the weekdays from 10am-4:30pm. They only take cash or zelle. Their frozen vegan foods are affordable ranging from $5-$20 for their smaller packages. You get to save on the shipping when you buy your items here at the warehouse. The worker there is really nice. Entrance is on the right side where you take the stairs up into the warehouse. They are located in a large lot with other warehouses. The parking spots are a little weird, but there are specific spots for all vegetarian that are written on the ground because they have their own parking spaces. No restrooms. It's a quick grab and go place. They also have dry ice for a fee if you need it.

Such a cool find, I'm happy I came here. They have a great collection of vegan meats that I'm super…read moreexcited to try. They mainly supply to large corporations but want to make it accessible to the public as well which is so freaking awesome. The owner said this place has been vegan for the last 30 years. Super excited to try all the new vegan proteins. I got the "chicken breast" "drumsticks" "bacon" "fish ham" .

Vegan ham and fish balls

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Vegan shrimp , drum sticks, and bacon

Sprouts Farmers Market

3.6(287 reviews)

5.8 mi

Hi I don't always shop here too often but I have to say I ordered a tuna sandwich and it had fresh…read moreingredients in a multi bread it was pretty delicious! Plus the workers are very friendly. Will definitely going back and I suggest you do the same!

7/18/26 Just a quick pit stop. Hubby was picking up a friend here and I tagged along. Went in to…read moreget fresh fruits & use the facilities. Like most Sprouts locations, this one is just as clean & organized. Got some apples & nectarines for the road trip. Staff are friendly & helpful. Parking is easy, free & plentiful. It's a good & quick stop. I refrained from picking up my favorite double chocolate muffins, highly tempting

Sweet potato and avocado roll

8/8/26 I forget they sell spirits as well

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7/18/26 Bakery

Sam's Nutrition Center

3.7(26 reviews)

3.0 mi

Sam Nutrition has been in business at the very same location for years! They have everything you…read moreneed from back home day to day food, snacks, homeopathic remedies, spices, medicine! Price is reasonable & Ko Sam the owner is very friendly & knowledgeable about his business!

First time in this market. Was meeting my Indonesian friend here during Chinese N.Y. celebrations…read more It was close to all the festival action. This is a quaint family run store. The gentleman working was super kind. From what my friend says, it's where she gets her essentials driving all the way from S.F Valley. We bought a few drinks and snacks. My friend bought us some already cooked food to try. It was amazing...I didnt know what I was eating but it was so delicious. (food is pictured) The man working says hes been there at the location for 25yrs. He was a very sweet man. As we were waiting for our friends to arrive he let us sit inside the store and I observed how he gave free drinks to every customer as the day was super hot. He gave my 2 kids toothbrushs during checkout. I recommend this store for those in the area looking for Indonesian food supplies.

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Elizabeth F.

2 years ago

How many people have stole from here that they're traumatized about bags allowed in their establishment ? Lmao da f would I want to steal nutrition products bye immediately left read more

Justin P.

9 years ago

Terrible customer service. You're better off purchasing your supplements from somewhere else.

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