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!

Hey now, you might not need to trek outside east Leslieville for your finely tuned healthy…read morelifestyle needs. This is a small store but has many items you won't find anywhere else without a substantial transit. Were you going to Rowe Farms all the way west near Riverdale for 'ethical meat'? Well they got some here. Were you going all the way up to west Danforth for some organic goods (or that aspartame-free, xylytol gum)? Well they got some here (and 4 flavors of gum). They have a reasonable selection of bulk bins at the back of the store, and the owners seem nice (it's a new store, still honeymoon, we'll see in a few months if they're not bitter and jaded...) Main complaint is that it's small and necessarily has limited selections, but for a small store of this nature: 4 stars.

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.

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.

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.

It's great to see a health food store in plain view in the ever quirky, ever peculiar Gerrard…read moreSquare. Saad is the guy youll find there always and he's always been pretty helpful and definitely good spirited. they mostly have lots of pills and powders, man. some real crazy ones like wild salmon omega oil or if youre really the iron man youll get a multi v to help you get through the day. if you love to make shakes, theres quite a selection of protein powders, vegetarian and not. ive tried the flax, hemp and whey. i prefer not to taste it, frankly so i go for the flax. anyhow, they also have a little refridgerator with a few oils, condiments (like bragg's soy) and other oils that need to be kept cold. this is not a comprehensive place, but it is a great place to have in an otherwise plain mall.

I'm not much of a health nut, so I can't really comment on the selection of merchandise here…read more(should I just stop now? Nah). I will say, however, that Nature's Health Food had exactly what I was looking for, and I wasn't pressured to buy anything by the burning glares of snobby employees who would normally make me hesitant about walking into most other health food stores. The man working here was extremely helpful and directed me to their slim yet satisfactory selection of supplements. He chatted with me for a little while, telling me all I really cared to listen to (i.e. Not babbling on about the product) and then left me to browse other products in the store. At checkout I was given a few pamphlets to read, all about the matter which had fuelled my trip to the store in the first place, so "Nobody [would] be able to trick" me. Can't beat an honest act of kindness!

Got Stash tea on special. Also picked up produce. Lots of sandwiches and parfaits on sale. Had to…read morerestrain myself. Will stop by for creams next time.

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.

I was delighted to find that this place existed. Having this many vegan opportunities and options…read moreat such a great location is a blessing. It doesn't matter if you're trying to avoid meat, or avoid dairy, or just find some really tasty treats that you didn't expect otherwise. There are prepared meals, frozen meals, and snacks and treats. I'd never seen dairy-free strup waffles before, but here they are. And, the location really is fantastic. It's a great way to start or end an adventure with a full and happy tummy.

I shop here once a week. On most Saturdays I purchase their hummus, juice and sometimes buy a…read morechicken bowl. One Saturday, as soon as I entered I was followed by a person. Went to buy hummus, Kiju juice. Followed down three ailes. He started staring at me when I put 1 of 3 juice boxes back thinking it was too much. Thinking I was going to steal something. Profiled from moment of entering store. Never coming back again. Added- Also, most of their common items are marked up now. Silk Almond milk is $7.99... You can buy the same brand milk at Sobeys for $4.29. Outside of buying fresh food in bowl (rarely fresh unless you come in the morning) there is no reason for shopping at this store. Common items available in expensive grocery stores are as much as twice as expensive here.

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.

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)

It's great that Nature's Emporium is slowly expanding and opening new locations in the GTA, and…read morethis one downtown is certainly a welcomed addition. Everything here is organic - from the produce to ingredients in the ready-to-go meals and products. There are a wide variety of homemade soups, pizza station serving thin-crust pizza made of spelt flour (including vegan options), various salads, and more. Note that the hot food bar is only open on weekdays (to serve the office crowd), but they have other great and healthy grab-and-go options. Weekend grocery shopping here is quiet and not as crowded as in most other supermarkets, making it a pleasant experience. I love the variety of products they offer - lots of high-quality, gluten-free, organic, and vegan products and brands that are not commonly found in most other mainstream grocery stores. There are bulk nuts, tempeh, hummus, and the biggest variety of plant-based milks and nut butters I have seen in any supermarket. The bags they provide for produce are compostable. They have tables and seating areas for eating, and a gender-neutral and wheelchair-accessible washroom. Limited-time parking is available in the underground private parking lot. You can get the parking ticket validated by the cashier.

A brand new supermarket at lakeshore & york st area. You will find more healthy selections here,…read morebut it comes with a more premium price point, ouch. It is located on the 2nd level on the 1 York St corporate building, not visible from the street level. For those who do not have too much time for cooking, hey they have warm food to go too. 1 hour free parking for over $60 purchase.

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.

Great customer service that is on-point and quite above the fold compared to other licensed…read moreproducers that I dealt with in the past. Their registration process is straight-forward and I didn't have to wait more than two days to get up and running. I like that they have a number of products to pick from and seem to be very attentive to the needs of customers. Would recommend to anyone that is looking for a fluid experience with purchasing medical cannabis for their needs.

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