This is the best place that I have come across, in downtown Ottawa on Bank street. I have been…read moregoing there to get my supplements for many years and they are just as good now as they were then. The gentleman/owner that is usually at the cash, is a man full of knowledge, you never go wrong when you ask him questions or advice on his products. I recommended his store to many people I have come across in my bodybuilding life and today I still recommend his store it has everything you need at your fingertips and more.

From the owner: At Nature's Care, we are passionate about helping you reach your health and wellness goals - safely…read moreand naturally. We carry vitamins, herbs, sport supplements, body care products, nutritional bars, probiotics... and much more, at competitive prices. Our on-site chartered herbalist can help you select the optimal combination of products to suite your unique nutritional needs.

My first visit to a Whole Foods Market was years ago, after completing a job interview in Yorkville…read morein Toronto. I definitely remember what I got: a slice of tiramisu. At that time, it was the only Whole Foods in the greater Toronto area. Whole Foods has grown on me, likely because Markham has one and I frequent it often. I don't fit the profile of a typical Whole Foods shopper who tends to carry expensive handbags, must get everything organic, and can afford all things expensive, including tiny bottles of elixirs that extend their years on planet Earth. I like their dairy-free items. I love Carbonaut bread and the entire bakery section, including tiramisu. There are specific items that I get at this store. If I'm looking for romaine lettuce or celery, you'll likely see me at a grocery store that offers these items at normal, cheaper prices. Four years ago, I was in the Glebe and saw this Whole Foods store. I didn't go in. I had already got what I needed at a Metro. On my most recent visit, after spending a few hours exploring the area with a friend, I realized that I needed almond beverage and lemons. I had yet to set foot in any grocery store. They were good reasons to check this store out. I had parked underground. The elevator got me to this store. I exited the elevator on the main floor to hit Winners. This store has a cafe that occupies the entire floor. It was busy just before noon. People must love getting coffee and a baked good here. When I returned just past 5 pm, you could hear crickets on this floor. The cafe was closed. It was different. My local one is still open when I'm there at 7 pm. I have yet to hit the cafe at any Whole Foods location. I took the escalator up to the second floor, which is where the entire supermarket is. I immediately found almond beverage. Organic. Sugar-free. Perfect. I also found the produce area. The Rainier cherries looked good. They were also so expensive that I blocked the price out and moved on. I got a couple of lemons. You could get a bag of six. The price was the same if you calculated how much one lemon was going for, so you might as well pick your own pristine-looking lemons. I looked around. It has the usual salad and hot food bars. You pay by weight, which does add up if you aren't careful. There were lots of snacks and drinks to choose from. A can of flavoured carbonated water was going for $2.69. It makes you wonder how this store determines the prices that it sets. It was enjoyable looking at the plants and flowers. It's a nice grocery store. I had an equally nice woman at the checkout area. I paid for my items with a debit card. I didn't need a bag. My lemons were already in one, so I carried it and my carton of almond beverage to the elevator. It was convenient taking the elevator down to the underground parking lot. I walked to my car, paid for parking, and left. The lemons and almond beverage were great. I'm glad that I got what I needed at this store. I had a fun time shopping here. It's my second Whole Foods that I've been to where it has two floors. We'll see if I return in another four years. Maybe I'll try the cafe... haha! (262)

I mean it overhyped in my opinion! It's pricey and in this economy who ca affort 10& strawberries!read more

TL;DR: Large Health Food store. Similar to Natural Food Pantry in Ontario. Good selection…read more I love poking around Health Food stores, so I was thrilled when my husband discovered La Boite à Grains while I was shopping in Winners in the same plaza. He had finished up at Winners and wandered around the plaza. He texted me to let me know there was this Health Food store at the other end of the plaza. So when I finished up at Winners, I headed over to La Boite à Grains. It's a fairly large store and reminded me a lot of Natural Food Pantry. They have produce, fresh breads, refrigerated foods and frozen foods. They also have cosmetics and skincare. As well as household items like dish detergent, soap and things like that. I was thrilled to see a good selection of Pacifica products. It's rare to find their face powder, but this store carries it. I was also excited to see my favourite crispbread (Smart Bite Fit 'n Light) on sale for $2.99. Service was efficient. Lots of free parking in the plaza parking lot. (154)

As I was doing online shopping, I found this store. I decided to order from them. The prices are…read morereasonable and they offer free shipping for a certain amount. The delivery was fast (2 to 6 business days). I was pleasantly surprised when my parcel arrived early in the morning. I also love the yummy freebie they included in my parcel. How did they knew I wanted some chocolate? :D Today is their anniversary and I would like to wish them Happy Birthday!

It's challenging dealing with most of tne staff. They are not friendly and most of them speak only…read moreFrench. I saw a women there who was disabled ask for help and was rejected. She was furious. Weird vibezzz!

If you are looking for environmentally-conscious, local and fresh food, look no further. Herb and…read moreSpice is an amazing place to pick up groceries, health items ( skincare, vitamines), fresh food, pastries and smoothies. I specifically go for the smoothies which are awesome. My favourite is by far the green goddess. It's 8.50$ for a smoothie but they have these point cards so you can redeem a free smoothie after a certain number of purchases. The staff are always friendly, helpful and super knowledgeable about where their products are coming from! So great!

Oh, BàG, how I love thee. When I moved to Gatineau from Vancouver I was a little afraid of living…read morein the suburbs without access to a decent organic health food store nearby because I don't have a vehicle, but my roomie reassured me and told me about La Boîte à Grains. It's a 20-minute walk from our house. Yay! I was AMAZED at how many vegan options they have! They carry Daiya cheese, gorgeous curly kale, Organic tofu, Earth Balance, Soy Coffee Creamers, Soy Yogurt, spices, teas, toothpaste, vitamins, Braggs, various oils, frozen stuff like Cuties bars, Tempeh, Nori Seaweed... the list goes on and on! Their shelves are absolutely packed with goodies, but I have to admit that it's expensive to shop here. Typically I pack a single grocery bag full of stuff, just one, and it costs me about $80. Yeah. I still say it's worth it because my food tastes amazing and it's healthy as heck (duh - vegan food is the BEST!) :) Also, it's not like I use up an entire jar of Agave Nectar in one sitting. Near the cash they have VitaMix Blenders, Food Processors, Juicers, Santevia water filters, etc. on display and it makes me drool every time. I haven't visited the other location, but I heard it's better in the produce department. This one really does lack in produce, but honestly I visit BàG for vegan alternatives, not for lemons or bananas.... although being able to buy my Dirty Dozen produce items from an organic health food store would be ideal. If you're looking for healthful food options or for less toxic personal care & household products, give this place a try. I swear I could spend an entire afternoon just browsing through their shelves in amazement.... and walk out flat broke. Santé!

Amazing store. The staff is super nice. Fruits and vegetables department is great. The bakery,…read moreabsolute divine. The girls, especially the manager are awesome. Absolute fantastic selection of cheese and meats and fish. The store is large and clean. Very well maintained and managed.

First of all, grocery workers are front lines workers these days and I want to send them love and…read moregratitude for keeping the doors open and providing food to people who are seriously freaked. This IGA - aside from being amazing in all the ways I described in my original review - seems to be setting the standard for how to properly operate under the current conditions so I wanted to share in the hopes of other grocery stores following their lead. When you arrive here, all the doors are closed except for one and when you enter that one there's a portable handwashing station like you'd see outside portopotties at a festival. So everyone is washing their hands as they enter. Then they are given a cart which has just been wiped down by the staff. Staff are also circulating wiping down the handles of fridge doors etc. Cashiers are using sanitizer between every customer and as you leave your cart is immediately wiped down again. This loving attention will save lives in our community and I really really appreciate it.