This store has a lot of the brands I look for, but they often run out of items that I need, especially in the produce section. There have been so many times that I had to ask where the bananas were, beets, etc. Overall I'm so glad this store exists, because it is the closest to Whole Foods so far here, although it's also nothing like WF. It would be nice if they opened a location in the Southwest of town because it's quite a drive, especially when there's no option to pick up. It is so expensive at Natural Grocers which I was absolutely shocked at, but I guess we have no choice other than to spend the money because Columbia doesn't have a lot of options for organic food. I at least appreciate that the store exists. A common misconception is that Natural Grocers is cheaper than Whole Foods. It's not. I used to shop at Whole Foods in my old town and it was significantly cheaper, more items to choose from, and they actually have a meat counter which is missing from Natural Grocers. I spend double the money when I'm here compared to WF. I miss the days where you can go get all your meats from one store. I cannot find good quality meats here, but they do have some chicken and ground beef options that's packaged. But even then, they run out of it. I miss having the options. Some other differences between NG and WF---- Whole Foods has an option where you can order from an app and pick up in the parking lot. NG doesn't have this option. WF has a smoothie and coffee bar, as well as a hot food bar. The amount of people dissing WF to me is just insane. This attachment to "the way things were" in the Midwest and limited thinking has got to be changed here in Columbia. One thing I appreciate about NG is that they do not use Apeel, which is a big problem in other stores. The one thing I REALLY do not like about this store is the amount of rude people who work the cashier register, especially to people who shop a large amount of groceries at once. I don't want to say all of them because some of them have been very nice. However, there was one African American lady who you could feel just hated her job and hated ringing me up and would make snarky comments to me. It was more than once and very clear she hated what she was doing there. I did not catch her name because it was hard to even be around her due to how uncomfortable she would make me. Another person named Sloan is always passive aggressive to me and other customers when ringing us up. Every time I get rung up by these people, they seem extra bothered and have a rude, standoffish demeanor about them. Their behavior was just strange, unacceptable and lame. Especially someone like me new to the Midwest, these types of people are the reason I don't find Midwesterners all that friendly. They are ruder than people from big cities. I get very anxious in the store because I don't want to deal with some of the rude cashiers. The rest have been decent and one of them was exceptionally kind to me, but I forget her name. Management should help these people understand that even if they're annoyed with their job, we are the ones spending an exorbitant amount of money to help the business and keep the lights on, and possibly even your job. I get it, work sucks. But it's not okay to be rude to customers or act like you're bothered when you're ringing someone up. It sucks to only have one store and one option in town to go to, to get organic food. Eating healthy shouldn't have to be this hard or complicated. But overall, I'm glad it exists because without it we would have nothing. read more

been looking for allergen friendly Halloween candy KCMO didnt order any and were not getting any according to the regional manager they messed up this location had their act together so bought several packages here thank you! read more

Visiting Jeff City for an extended visit left me scrambling to find all the good natural food markets. There are plenty of grocery stores but Natural Grocers is my find of this visit. The store is new, spotless and has an impressive array of food, supplements and produce. Picture Whole Foods without the prices and you have NG. The store appeared very quiet on our recent Saturday morning visit, not sure if people are still discovering it but I hope they do and visit often. Sale prices are great and make prices very competitive. They have a wall of organic produce and dry goods. Cashiers were pleasant and the experience was overall enjoyable. read more

Love natural grocer but too high I was able to fine most everything I committed it's pricy all I got was will u did get high ticketed items instead of professionalism like I'm so sorry we could have help u better to find a much more responsible price read more

I love this store!! They have amazingly delicious produce and so many healthy food options. The prices are pretty reasonable too!

Natural Grocers is the spot to go if you're looking for a lot of organic produce. Huge selection and really good quality fruit, veggies, roots, etc. In terms of produce bags, they offer tear off compostable bags or smaller recyclable brown paper bags. I love this! They don't offer any plastic bags when you check out. You either bring your own bag or use recycled cardboard crates to put your items in. You can also purchase reusable bags from them as well. This grocery store sells a wide array of minimally processed foods and frozen items. They also have an eco friendly, natural products section where you can find other household items like shampoo & conditioner, soaps, lotions, toothpaste, etc. read more

They do have organic and natural foods, but since they relocated to the new store their selection of items really reduced. Miss all my old favorite products that I bought for years. Miss Xing tea, Blue Sky all natural soda, and a lot of other items too. Even their selection of bottled water is less. Prices are average for organic and natural food items. read more

one of my favorite stores in Columbia. Moving to the a small town in the midwest from LA I was a bit concerned about finding such a store but to my surprise NG has everything I'm looking for. Great skincare and hair products and great great organic and bulk selection. My only concern is produce prices! Overall great store with friendly staff. read more

The rating is not on the products Natural Grocers carry but on the store's policy during Covid. You would think being a health food store they would care enough to protect their employees and most of all the people that shop there. They allow customers to shop there without wearing a mask. There were four people walking around without a mask, while on line one women in front of me, maskless, started coughing continuously for at least 30 seconds without even covering her mouth. If there was more than one way to exit the store I would have left immediately to avoid all the germs she exposed to the air. During these times for a company to allow this is abhorrent. read more

Love this place. My "go to" grocery store in CoMo. Get high quality fresh organic produce and all my supplements there

About the only place around with a huge variety of vitamins and supplements. Also all kinds of fresh vegetables and vegan-type groceries. Seem to be willing to render assistance when you are looking around. Worth a look. read more

I love this place. They have wonderful things to buy. I really love the employees too. Dustin is awesome. I also really like all the people that work here. Thank you for carrying Healthy, vegan food and nomz. I also love all the body care you have. Thank you for carrying Curamin! Xoxo. A patron for life! read more

Used to love going here when they first opened, but nearly all of the friendly workers left. Furthermore, the friendly workers that are still there just seem "beat down" by their supervisors. I would go back, but I don't like to shop around pitiful employees. It's such a shame because this place had so much promise. read more

Great natural grocer!! Extensive line of health and beauty products, lovely produce and grocery items. This is my go to store for all my organic needs read more

Was just in tonight. Jan 11 2014 to get my favorite tea. Store was clean and the clerk Sam was soo nice!!!

Staff are very helpful and willing to share knowledge. They have a filing cabinet full of reference material for those who need more information and a person on staff to help you with nutritional questions. Overall a very friendly place even the other customers were offering me advice and answering questions I had about different products read more

This store is the best in Columbia! The prices are good and the employees are always helpful and really seem like they enjoy working there. They carry a really large selection of foods that a lot of people might not realize are available in a Natural food store. I drive across town to go there at least once or twice a week and it's well worth it! read more

I absolutely LOVE this store! They offer great products for a decent price. I buy all kinds of things from there, and if I had unlimited cash...I would buy everything from them. I highly recommend checking this store out. Just go in and take in a deep breath. It smells AMAZING. The staff are both helpful, and courteous. I intend to shop there every chance I get. read more

Quick update: a year later, we still go here every week, still very happy and glad it's so close to home. We still go to Hy-Vee (Health Market), too--everything from the first review is still applicable (except specific prices). (We are also addicted to Alden's ice cream now...it has ruined most other ice creams for me.) read more