This store has a lot of the brands I look for, but they often run out of items that I need,…read moreespecially 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.

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

JC Health staff make a great effort to answer any questions and are super friendly. They have a…read moreawesome collection of bulk flours, beans, grains, spices, teas, and herbs. You can find Vegan and Vegetarian foods, gluten free, even a few fresh vegetables in season. I always find new snacks to try, natural soaps and cleaning products, and I can always count on them to have our holiday Tofurky:) The prices are a little higher than I like to pay for groceries, but no other store in town carries a lot of the foods and I like supporting a locally run business. They have a customer card that you can use and after you buy a certain amount you get coupons for discounts on future purchases. I won't be doing all my shopping at JC Health, but for several items that are not available anywhere else, it's convenient and very cool to have our own health food store:)

I have been living on the east coast for 20 years and am accustomed to having a Whole Foods type of…read morestore on every corner... so I was thrilled to find JC Health Food on the boulevard. I will always shop at JC first then go to a conventional grocery store to get what I can't find here, as the selection is limited. The store is clean and the owners are super friendly. Great snack and juice bar next door too!

I was desperate to find Jersey Sweet Potatoes, as the state of Missouri or Texas doesn't sell…read moreYELLOW SWEET POTATOES as I always got in California. It was a requested must for this year's Thanksgiving dinner. I called 16 stores in Columbia and wound up at this Clovers. I was SHOCKED when I checked out. 7 sweet potatoes cost $40!!! 7 freaking potatoes. Half that amount is too much. It's a potato, not cavier or steak. This is beyond comprehension. How dare they!! You WILL NEVER GET MY BUSINESS AGAIN! Your greed is disgusting!

Clover's Natural Market is a quaint little grocery store with a great selection of natural and…read moreorganic local specialty food/drink items as well as other heath supplements and hygiene products. The products themselves are a little on the pricier side but the quality is there and there isn't another store that I have ever been to that is quite like Clovers. For me it feels just like going to the local farmer's market except Clovers is opened 7 days a week! This local business is a real gem and even if you're a college student with minimal funds you should still visit and see what they have to offer instead of giving your money to some corporation that has no interest in your health or happiness!

I shop Clovers for all my supplements. They have a wonderful resource center (with a place to sit…read moredown & read/write. If you are new to homeopathic or natural treatments, the staff are great. I did my own research, then a staff member explained the differences in brands, and forms (i.e. drops vs. tablet) to help me make the best purchases. They also have a store brand of most vitamins/supplements that are the same as other store prices - but I don't have to worry about the ingredients. On Reward days, I bring my grandsons in to choose snacks for a park picnic. I can relax in knowing I am not going to have to say no due to it not being healthy. The bulk foods section in my personal favorite - for pennies I can try a new spice :) We shop at the other location on East Broadway most of the time, however, this Chapel Plaza store does have a larger selection. If Broadway doesn't have it but Chapel Plaza does, they will get it to you if you don't want to venture to the southwest part of town. I have been a Clovers shopper for forty some years and I always see new things every time I go.

I like Clover's a lot while recognizing that it, at times, is expensive. There are good sales,…read morethough, and I watch for those. And the staff at the Forum store is especially friendly and helpful. I don't know what we would have done without this place during the lockdown. Forever grateful for their quick response to the need to order online. We spent a bundle but really enjoyed the super fresh produce.

My stop at Gerbes was great! I really wanted a coffee and saw on the Starbucks app that there was…read moreone located inside of here. I hopped off of 70, it's a little bit of a drive away from the interstate, but nothing too crazy. I ordered my coffee and perused the aisles (candy specifically lol) while my drink was being made. The staff was helpful and the store was clean. They have a huge variety of items, and I'd closely compare it with Schnucks. I'd be a regular if I lived in CoMo!

I was overcharged and did not notice it until I got home. I explicitly said tax exempt to the…read morecashier, completed the little slip they require and still did not get tax exempt. That's fine, it happens, I should have looked at my receipt before I left. So I call them and I was told I must return to the store to get the credit. Most businesses can do this by e-mail or over the phone, but okay. Not thrilled about this, but I went. When I arrived, I was told there were no numbers in their store jargon that I do not understand. Then they explained to me that I will need to bring all the items back, obtain a refund and then have it recharged. Well, the items have been consumed, not going to happen. I let the person know that was ridiculous. So they proceeded to credit back the tax that should not have been on the receipt in the first place all with zero friendliness on the part of Gerbes staff. Clearly staff are not well trained. I will be watching you closer from now on or not visit at all.

The chocolate turtles and fudge are top tier. Probably some of the best dark chocolate I've had it…read morewas so good I had to go get it two days in a row. I've been a total of 3 times for the fudge and chocolate on the trip to the lake.

The best place for candy! Jelly Belly machine is only $7.99 a pound. Chocolate turtles are HUGE!…read moreThey will also give you a sample!

I love this store. They are ver knowledgeable about the products they carry. They have great…read moreadvice for sleeping trouble and headaches using natural oils.

I love this store. I come back every year to buy oils, bug spray, incense and more. Always have a…read moregood chat and find something new.

Smoothie King, a well-known smoothie chain, has arrived in Columbia, Missouri. They offer a wide…read moreassortment of veggie/fruit/protein/energy blends, including a number of meal replacement smoothies, and customers are also able to choose from a variety of smoothie upgrades ('extreme caffeine', etc.). These are not your all-natural, organic sort of smoothies, and Smoothie King does not use fresh fruits in all of the blends, which often rely on ready-prepared mixes (-1 star!). But, all things considered, these smoothies are comparatively CHEAP (e.g. $4.99 for a 32 oz. on Fridays), so I think it's OK to forego the top shelf smoothie once in a while, and am thus awarding this place a gleaming 4 stars for value, convenience, and service.

I went there one evening with my friend and the manager, of all people, asked if I would like to…read moreadd Strawberry to my smoothie and Blueberries to my friends. We have never been asked this before so unknowingly I agreed to the add in. The manager did a great job of FAILING to mention that add ins were 99 cents more. Maybe you should tell people all of the details instead of just being out to get their money. Most likely the manager knew that she could trick us into buying the add on since we are college girls. Horrible. It's pretty crapy when you are already paying $7 for a smoothie and get tricked into paying even more without being told.

This was my second visit to HyVee Market Grill. Our party consisted of 3 children and two adults…read more We were promptly seated at a comfortable table and our waitress took our drink orders. She also answered all of our annoying questions without hesitation ;) I ordered the Mac & Cheeseburger with French Fries. I'm always down for a burger and put some mac & cheese on top, SOLD. Anyway, the burger is topped with White Cheddar macaroni and cheese, bacon, Colby Jack cheese, and toasted panko bread crumbs. Served open-faced on fresh-baked artisan sourdough bread. DE-LI-CIOUS!!! Their French Fries, O.M.G... they through you off because they are pretty dark in color. But, don't fret, these fries are YUMMY! They are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, and seasoned very well. The Manager is always around, and he takes the time to stop by every table to see if they are doing ok or need anything. Top notch service on his part! Did I mention they have specials every day? Kids eat free on Tuesday's and they have a $10 steak dinner special on Saturday's. Yep, you heard me right. If you haven't tried Hy-Vee Market Grill, GO GET YOU SOME!! And please, don't be thrown off because this restaurant is in a grocery store, they DO WORK in that kitchen!!! P.S. - Oh, and lots of TV's, discreetly located up high as to not distract from the overall experience. Great place, seriously!

I would give this zero stars but it's not an option, orange chicken was soggy and soaked with…read morejuice, noodles were lukewarm and the crab Rangoon was pure cold, I don't expect 5 star food but I was better off eating a frozen grocery store meal ...