Last Friday, I dropped by Caribou Coffee to get a beverage. For the first time, I experienced a…read morelineup at the drive-thru. It allowed me to take a look at the other businesses in this plaza as I waited. Two doors down from it is North Country Nutrition (NCN). I wondered whether it was similar to Zeev's Nutrition Studio that I typically go to in Toronto. Sure enough, I did some research online while killing time at the drive-thru, and it had healthy shakes and drinks. Cool! On Saturday morning, I decided to check out NCN. I found a parking spot steps away from the store and backed into it. I was the only customer at the store at around 10 am. The woman, who later introduced herself as Liz, was so friendly and warm. I loved the cozy vibes that this place had, from the couch with cute pillows and other Christmas decorations, to the northern vibes that you feel with canoe paddles and loons. We both ended up sharing where we are from. She's originally from Alexandria, which is roughly a 2.5-hour drive north of the Twin Cities. I indicated that I knew where it was when I used to drive between Rochester and Winnipeg. I cut through it. She loved that I knew where she grew up. The coziness comes from living by water, which shows. She was great explaining her shakes and teas. I am a tea person. I saw watermelon Jolly Rancher as a cold tea. I knew that I wanted it. So, she made me one. It was in a mega format that I'm used to. It was just over $5, which is reasonable. I paid with a credit card. It was easy. I tapped and was done. I thanked her for my drink and headed to my car. I sipped my watermelon Jolly Rancher tea throughout the day. It does taste like the candy, minus the sugar. The flavours were yummy. I was a happy camper. I am glad that I discovered NCN. It takes five minutes to drive over here from the hotel, which I love. The parking lot is small, but I managed to find a spot just fine. I wish that I had found it sooner on this trip. I'll need to return and try more drinks. This place closes at 4 pm most days. It's also closed on Sundays. (440)

Swung by NCN this morning for the first time -- I saw that I could order online through an app…read morecalled Engage. I put to have my order ready at 9am and when I walked in at 8:55am I was greeted by two ladies. I explained I had placed an order for pickup and the woman behind the counter grabbed it from a small fridge. Both of these ladies were so friendly and made me feel welcomed from the jump. Both my shake and tea were so good -- the tea especially though..YUMM!! I was given a punch card while paying, which was nice because I'll definitely be back soon!!

Totally solid place to get a smoothie and some healthy food. Conveniently located. Nice interior,…read morefriendly people, lots of options, maybe a little on the pricey side, but I got a lot of stuff on sale and I feel really good about my experience here. I would totally come back. Gratitude for this place and the people who work here.

I bring my little kids here and unleash them…read more The staff here has no idea how to handle kids, which I find amusing for some reason. Vegetable selection is nice, but the quality is hit or miss. Fruit section is good. Pre-made food section is ok, they basically make ~6 dishes and rotate them. My go-to place for healthy selections. I gave them 3 stars because quality is really hit or miss with their vegetables.

I continue to love shopping here. They always have the freshest and best produce, as well as…read morebreadsmith, sushi, ready to eat foods, prepared ready to cook foods and dry goods. The staff at the co-op are always so kind and welcoming as well. It's a pleasant place to shop and I recommend stopping in if you are in the area.

Was picking up my daughter nearby from Archery class. Had plans to hit a diffent store up the road…read morea ways. Saw Lakewinds and forgot they had this location. Went in for King Arthur Bread flour, Rye and Whole wheat too. Planned on three mid size bags. Plans are to make some pizza crusts and play with the ratios to see how they turn out. To my delight not only did I get the King Arthur, I found locally grown rye and whole wheat in bulk bins. I got a lb of the last two to experiment in my recipes. Grabbed some yeast and tomatoes as well. Some vegan charizo. What a beautiful shop. Friendly staff and everything.

Normally, I would recommend this place and I shop here quite often. Lately, the produce and meat…read morethat I buy has been going bad very quickly. I have purchased turkey a few times that has gone bad in my fridge before or immediately after the sell by date. I have a brand new fridge as well, so that can't be blamed. When you charge this much for turkey, it should at least last until the sell by date. I also don't appreciate how when you purchase a smoothie, they pour massive amounts of it down the drain when it doesn't fit into your cup. At least set those out as samples. It is extremely wasteful.

This market was incredibly nice, reminiscent of Whole Foods and Sprouts. It's the kind of place I'm…read moregladly frequent and join--if I didn't live over an hour away. I'm glad that non-members can shop here, though, because I really enjoyed walking around. They had an aisle with bulk goods in bins, which I don't often see around here. I was mostly there to check out the cheese selection, and what I found pleased me greatly. They had a nice variety of cheeses, including many top-level local makers. They also had diverse jams, honeys, and crackers to go along with cheese; those were arranged atop the cheese gondola and on a nearby shelf. Checkout was fast, the checker very welcoming and pleasant. I'd definitely visit this market and others in the chain if I come across them again.

If you have difficulty keeping to healthy, balanced meals, Seattle Sutton's Healthy Eating may be a…read moregood alternative for you. Three meals a day that you don't have to prepare completely yourself, makes it easier to stick with a plan. It makes life easier knowing that I can grab and go without having to do anything more than warm up what I've got to eat for that particular meal.

Horrid, horrid. Don't do it. Food nothing like what is seen on TV ads. All items are mushy…read morecasseroles.its of fillers that keep caliries down but that taste terrible. They offered no refund when I complained so threw $100 worth of food out. Cannot stress enough..it's inedible.

I love whole foods bakery! I always come here for a birthday cake or for gatherings with friends!…read more Service is always very quick. The bakers and all staff are so helpful! Whole Foods is very family friendly! You could bring kids and eat from their hot bar, or come here during a lunch break for a quick snack or full meal!

So, I try not to go into stores as I buy things I don't need. However, DO NOT let the folks at this…read morestore shop for you! EVERY TIME I DO, I end up with bad food. This time it was a whole container of moldy figs! $7.99 wasted immediately when I got home; the next day I discovered the cucumber was mushy as it had been frozen. I'm back to doing Amazon returns at UPS (parking here is also almost always a nightmare!) & getting groceries elsewhere.

I've been followed around this store twice and an employee disrespected a vender quite loudly today…read moreand then shoved me as she walked past with no apology to either of us

The service was wonderful. The selections of vitamins were endless. The tea options were great as…read morewell. It was very clean and organized as well.

Whole Foods Pizza. They sell pizza by the size in the deli section. See the pictures attached. Some…read moretimes the pepperoni flips up like a bowl encapsulating the flavorful oils. Don't for get to add some chili flakes and Parmesan that they offer. The have other deli items you may like to try.

This WF is not my local, but when I am in Southdale on a weekend and need to knock off some…read moreshopping, I will go here. Parking is a bit tough at times - the parking situation could be better, but I nit-pick. The store itself seems bigger than the Minneapolis locations. The selection and inventory seems to be a bit better, too. Sometimes, I have to go on certain days to other WF stores if I want certain things, but this one seems well stocked. Not night and day, but some difference. Produce is usually solid and meat department is, too. The dry goods selection is particularly good here. We are able to shop and get all the things we need, even if it is a slightly longer drive.

The vegetables are very fresh! Displayed flawlessly. The self service coffee bar has so many…read morevarieties of beans! Store is clean and staff are very friendly. The soap bar is amazing! You really cannot find it anywhere else! The Coho Salmon was only $6 per pound! Awesome deal. VERY underrated grocery here in the Midwest! Would definitely recommend.

Since I don't have a Fresh Thyme super close, this one is close enough to stop by when I'm in the…read morearea. I don't know if it was they day I went or what, but I couldn't find a few of the things I was looking for. I found out that the store didn't carry them. I was actually a little surprised, as I had found similar items at othe Fresh Thyme locations. Staff stocking shelves were very helpful and friendly, but checkout was a different story. Not friendly or helpful. Just get your stuff and get out of here feeling.

amazing place. very fun. I definitely recommend going here. W gambling. five out of five stars.read more

The selection is terrific. So many drinks and gummies and other things to choose from. It is kind…read moreof awkward to shop there though because the guy is sooo standoffish. It's frustrating to shell out money to stock up only to be treated like you're not welcome. But the great selection makes up for it, mostly!