Great store with a variety of products. They have most supplements i need/have wanted over the…read moreyears.

The worst power tripping store manager YASMAN and worst customer service you can find at this…read moreHealthy Planet Yonge & Dundas location. We shop at this location numerous times and never have problems when it comes to price matching online sale price vs in-store price. I came today and bought items here that were on sale online and when I was paying for my purchases, the cashier/store manager YASMAN said that she can't give me the online price. I told her that I shop at this store all the time and they always match the online price. This is the first time it happened that they didn't honor the online price so in the end I still paid for the regular price. Later on I realized that I should just buy it online coz it's much cheaper. Since I'm still shopping and in the vicinity, I returned back to the store and return the items I have bought. Now here's another kicker - the same cashier/store manager is saying that she can only give me a store credit since one of the item's plastic seal was broken. I told her that it was sold like that to me and I just bought it from her. And it's not even like more than 2 hrs since I left their store. Yasman the store manager was so rude, unprofessional and not helpful. She was adamant that it was the store policy and she has to issue a store credit if the item seal was broken. I told her then you shouldn't be selling back to customer items with broken seal. When I went to back to check, I saw some item on the shelf (see photo) which doesn't have the plastic seal and still being sold by this store. So BUYERS BEWARE: make sure that you check that you're not buying a broken item seal otherwise when you decide to get a refund you will not get your money back but will instead be issued a store credit. This unpleasant and negative experience cemented the fact that I will not patronize going forward this business and all Healthy Planet location!

I occasionally duck into Whole Health, as it's downstairs in my work building. It's conveniently…read morelocated for sure, but a little haphazard in terms of what they stock and how the place is organised. If you can't find something, staff are more than willing to help; if they're already helping someone else though, you may not want to wait. Their range covers most things you'll find in a general health food store - supplements/vitamins, specialised health & beauty products, herbal teas, snack bars, etc. No real 'grocery' section, however. I suppose if you look long and hard enough you'll find what you need - variety of product is decent but the range of stuff within 'categories' can be limited, I suppose. Prices are a little on the steep side, as most brands aren't something you'll pick up in Shoppers/Pharma Plus etc. Good for the occasional need, but not somewhere I would do the majority of my shopping for this kind of stuff.

This is one of my favourite health product shops in Toronto…read more Their selection of protein powders is fantastic whether you are looking for plant based protein or New Zealand whey. Their prices are very competitive compared to online vendors and other larger shops in the area. They carry brands that are harder to find that I used to have to special order. The owners are knowledgeable and always happy to make a recommendation. I haven't been disappointed yet!

I was looking for a health store close to my office and saw A1 Nutrition on my way to the GO Train…read moreone day. The staff are friendly and very knowledgeable. They carry a great selection of St. Francis products like virgin coconut oil. The prices are on par with other stores in the area. I think I've have found my go to place! I just wish they had a working website.

If you work along the Toronto path downtown, and if you need some herbal, health and nutritional…read morefood. It is in standard life center. I love their service. The staff quite know where the product is. Lots of staff to help for a small store. They have comprehensive brand even with the rare product I want. They even have a holistic doctor (I guess) to answer your question. They have a royalty card for 10% off and 20 %. For price, I just really surprise that they are a bit cheaper than other chain nutritional food store. So, I definitely will go there again if I need some vitamin and herbal stuff and etc.

This store is honestly the best. Sometimes the prices can be a bit higher if you compare it to…read moreother stores such as Healthy Planet, but it's worth it because the owner is such a sweet person and a great conversationalist. He does his best to help you and is always greeting you when you enter the store. At times, the prices are a blessing because you'll see a markdown price and you save about $5 or $10 dollars. This store is smaller compared to Noah's Natural Foods or Healthy Planet or even GNC but the owner makes it all so worth visiting and supporting his business. I always go beauty products or supplements and 90% of the time, it's always in stock :-)

I absolutely refuse to shop anywhere else for supplements and other health and natural product…read moreneeds. The owner is so friendly, knowledged and helpful. The prices can't be beat as well. I recommend everyone to shop here.

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.

I have been going to Essence of Life for years - literally probably 16 years at this point. Which…read moreis crazy! They have never lost their Kensington vibe or decent prices! You can always find a ton of products in here that are better priced then other health food stores. Staff are always lovely. I stop in here all the time even when I don't need anything. They have everything from fresh veggies, to dairy (and vegan dairy), meats (and vegan meats), drinks, snacks, oils, bulk pantry items, household cleaning and toiletries, and a large supplement section. It's amazing that they can fit all of this in one seemingly small store!

I randomly was looking for rosemary oil because I saw a trending video by a dermatologist that…read morerosemary oil is effective for hair growth?! (do your own research). A natural way to promote more hair growth? I'm down to try. I am amazed this little store in Kensington has so many essential to trendy natural products at such reasonable prices. You'll find anything from natural deodorant to vegan nail polish, essential oils, natural beauty products, cleaning supplies, and a grocery at the back. Wow! I can see why they are so busy. It can be tricky to find things you need through all the aisles of products, but the staff knows where everything is when you ask. Purchased Neem oil 100ml (Unbranded) $5.99 Rosemary oil organic 30ml (Now brand) $17.99 Their Dr. Bronner's Castile soap is a great price compared to buying online through Amazon. It's always a great bonus to save money while supporting local.

I absolutely love this store! The staff are friendly and they have top notch vitamins and are very…read moreknowlegeable. Its a hidden gem in this city. They have the best prices as well. They really helped me a lot by recommending the right multivitamins for my deficiences. Maybe they could work on their marketing or change the sign image so its more noticeable

They might have a small selection as the other poster mentioned, but my experience with them is…read moregood for the following reason: I walked into the store I wanted passion flower extract and lemon balm extracts they had it ive also bought mag citrate from them in the past they also have other things i was looking for. So while selection size is definitely a factor in rating, so is the fact that they carried stuff that I particularly was looking for. not sure if they have it at some bigger chain stores but it was easy to find and convenient. Also the staff is friendly. Particularly I like the asian girl. She's hot and actually tries to have a conversation with you or help you with your selection. But ya I'm definitely going back for the orange naturals passion flower extract. It's quite good.

Purchase the dehydrated vegetables at Peter's Natural Health Foods…read more Garlic chips, okra chips, green bean chips, beet chips. carrot chips, cinnamon apple chips and many more I can't remember. They also take credit card here.

I get most of my rations from Bulk Barn, but I come here (though sadly this is the first time I…read morechecked in on Yelp) for the special, once in a while indulgent stuff. Here's where I get a fill on freshly roasted & unsalted peanuts (with skin) & the mixed dried veggies (& fruits). As far as I know, I have not tried anything fresher than what this place has to offer. Lastly, being that they're located within the tourist belt, you cannot afford to linger. My advice, if unsure, stand aside & observe first, unless it ain't a busy day. Make sure you know what items to try or buy. In & out in ~5 minutes. Enjoy!

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.

One of the stores at St Lawrence Market. Walking past, I always wondered what fine foods they sold…read more This review is based off of their ready to eat empanadas. It is from a box and you can either buy the packaged box to go or eat one of their ready and heated empanadas. For $4, it was tiny and although tasty, the filling is barely existing. I chose beef and there was barely any meat, mostly just dough. Although understandable this isnt made by the store on site, but rather from a packaged box, sold in fours, and not sure of the cost of that, but hopefully its not 4 x $4 = $16, as it would definitely be a rip. The savoury pastry gets 2 stars from me plus 1 for the nice lady serving the empanada and allowing me to use card to pay. If you want a SMALL snack and really like dough, then maybe try this.

The empanada was very tasty. Service was horrible…read more We stood in front of the empanada stand for 5 minutes while the lady put more food on the grill not even asking us if we wanted anything. We asked if we can get an empanada and she said you have to pay inside. We went inside, paid, and were directed back to the empanada stand by the gentleman behind the cashier. The lady was not back at the empanada stand so we patiently waited for an empanada (there were no other customers at the time). After a few moments, another couple walked in, bought an empanada through the same gentleman, to whom the gentleman then escorted back and served an empanada. We were already taken aback by what happened. However, expected him to then serve us, he removed his glove and proceeded to walk back to the cashier. We had to stop him and ask if he was going to serve us...