AVOIDDDDD It…read morehonestly pains me to have to even write this, because it truly goes against my nature of blasting a small business online and being "tattle-tale-y" in general.In October, I came in to buy CBD (my usual place is far away) and some essential oils. When I got there, I explained to the employee that I was looking for a mild CBD to help me relax, for a calming vibe, etc. I made it crystal clear the last thing I wanted was anything psychoactive as I have a heart condition, and other health concerns. He recommended a specific brand they had, and assured me it was non psychoactive and safe. I took it and went about my day. An hour or so later while eating dinner I began to fully hallucinate. I didn't know where I was, I was not fully conscious and It almost seemed like I was watching myself from outside of my body. I didn't know where I was, how to communicate, etc. (I don't smoke, but am actually a big supporter of the legalization of marijuana products in general ) I was essentially- fully hallucinating. I told my husband I needed to go to the ER and because we have a child who was trying to sleep, we had to call an ambulance. The Hospital treated me and I was tested, my urine came back positive for very very high amounts THC. Turns out, the brand he gave me is a synthetic CBD which causes full psychoactive effects. There are dozens of complaints with the FDA, people have been hospitalized, and I just heard from two friends that this happened to them or a loved one. I called the company the next day and this is where it gets shady, they told me that this particular item was pulled from the shelves a long time ago, they were absolutely shocked to hear this store still sold it. They also assumed it was expired and asked me for the batch number and expiration date and guess what ..... nothing on the bottle ! They said the stickers are on every bottle, so do with that what you will... My husband called the store after the incident and explained what happened, and at first they were apologetic and said they would remove it from the shelves. Thankfully, my insurance covered mostly the whole visit (it was thousands of dollars, if they did not cover it I would be out thousands) but I do have an ambulance fee and copay, which they agreed to pay for and said to call them back when we had the bill. Guess what? That was a lie. My husband tried calling them all week and they clearly screened his number, so today he called from my phone and they picked up and when they realized it was him they yelled "Go Fuck Yourself!!" and told him to not call back. I really don't want this to happen to anyone else, I don't trust that they even removed the items from the shelves, so please BE CAREFUL. Go spend your money elsewhere, other small businesses that actually care about the well-being of their customers, not this place. I am not trying to wine, or play the victim, honestly I just want to warn you all! I am considering getting legal representation, as I have documentation of everything.

The owner and staff are very friendly and knowledgeable. The store has a great vibe that always…read moremakes the customer feel appreciated and welcome.

for quite a while we've been looking for a place with this quality of herbs and teas with…read morereasonable prices. the owner was real knowledgeable and helpful. we are instant repeat customers

Stop watering down the sour dip bitters. We know when you've added water to it. We're not stupid…read more You get to know a product after buying the same brand for years but the last bottle I bought at two separate times were watery, thinner than usual, less bitter and filled to the rim. No one fill a jar that full. I had someone else get it or I would have known it was half fake. Your customers use these products for health so stop selling substandard sour sop bitters. You make enough money in that store so don't steal from your customers. Watering down the product and selling it is stealing. I am so annoyed you did it two times and with multiple bottles. I won't buy this product from you again. But the other products appear ok. But now I can't really trust that. This is a real actual review to tell you to stop.

I have been part of other food coops in Brooklyn. Yup, that one that is often mocked in the NYT. (…read moreYou can mock it but they built a multimillion dollar business so mock it all you want the hippies built a sustainable model for a grocery store with lots of good organic options.) Thirty years ago people thought we all joined a cult in these food coops. Yup that's right. Usually you join a food coop group with a work commitment to keep the project going, then you get a box of veggies or groceries weekly or so. Fast forward to the present many things food related are a club of sorts. Turns out its not so crazy to join a group and get special food needs met and its also not so crazy to work a bit for it. Anyways Purple Dragon is a food coop, like a buying club, not so much a CSA or community supported agriculture. Although i could be wrong... correct me please. I have been on and off part of this group for 5 years. When i am part of it, I like the affordable box of veggies. There is a good amount of fruit, salad items and veggies to cook. When i come off the subscription its mainly when I cook less in the summer or when i go out of town. The cons. They often include this crazy handout that is crammed with info which i dont read. My eyes are pretty bad. Sometimes you get rutabaga... not my favorite. Also ground cherries are weird. You only get what they give you. This could be a con or a pro. I dont mind being assigned my veggies and fruit but sometimes i do want to buy asian veggies. The pros. Great lettuce. Great organic produce. Often it was boston bib. And often its organic romaine. Great tomatoes and organic bananas that taste amazing. They have it in many towns in the central NJ area like South Orange snd Maplewood.

Purple Dragon is essentially a coordinated bulk buying group for organic fruits and vegetables…read more There are groups (15 people) in many locations in NJ and NY, and you pick up a mixed box of organic fruit and vegetables every other week - the day depends on the group you're in. Just about everything you get will be cheaper and much fresher (and last longer) than your local Whole Foods or supermarket. Because the group prioritizes local organic produce but is not a farm CSA, the mix of produce you get is more varied and useful (you'll get some fair-trade bananas and Florida grapefruit along with those local apples and squash). The people (in my group at least) are consistently nice. Couldn't recommend this group more to anybody looking to make a healthy lifestyle easy and enjoyable. http://www.purpledragon.com/

Used to be that any single employee in the store knew where every single item in the store was and…read morenot only would tell you where it was, but they'd stop what they were doing and walk you over there themselves and show you the item as well as a few alternatives that might work for you. now the people roaming the floors can't tell you what a shallot is let alone if they have any in stock. if you want old produce and generic junk at high prices shop here.

Solid store - rarely shop here but want to call out a few things; gets busy really quickly inside,…read moreparking lot although large can get congested easily. Store is small but good for staples, Amazon return is right at the entrance and the staff has always been kind and try to get you in and out AND last but not least, they happen to has a great baked goods / bakery section! Grabbed a cake this past weekend and it was so good! We tried the brown butter caramel cookie crunch - in true whole foods fashion the small was $28 but it tasted very fresh! Would recommend.

David and everyone who work here genuinely care about helping people. If you are struggling with…read morenutritional guidance or not sure which vitamins you should be taking ask David. He is extremely knowledgeable. I am grateful for the time he took to research the best supplements for me as an individual based on my current medications and symptoms... He saved my life in a sense. Highly recommend!

this is the number supplement and health food/ nutrition spot in all of nj.....the owners are…read moreexperts not clerks directing you to "aisle 2"..competitive prices, great warmth and personnel assistance...I .HAVE SENT DOZENS OF FRIENDS AND CO WORKERS TO THIS PLACE......if i moved to hawaii next week, i will still keep the NZ as my only site to buy my supplements...john is the best!!....Mark Ortman 908 887 2662

Very insightful - Saw George today. I frequently research and source my purchases. I usually did…read morebuy from BB.com but NZ does provide me the best prices.You can see that their customers are serious about fitness.

Meh. Good:…read more-There are not many stores in this neighborhood that offer these kinds of products. Bad: - Small - Overpriced - Bad and limited selection of products - some products are past expiration (i do not know to what extent) I am a big consumer of health food & products with natural ingredients and minimal chemicals. Naturally I got tired of ordering online and decided to hunt for local spot. Unfortunately, I live in an area that doesn't have people who frequent places like this. I've walked into this place a couple of times. Each time I came in looking for something that health food stores generally carry and came out empty handed. For one, the place is a little dusty, I picked up a bottle off the shelf that was past the expiration date and definitely overpriced. The selection is meek and not up-to-date with any of the newer products or brands. Their personal care section is- frankly, pathetic and carries a lot of the fake natural brands, and nothing of good selection. The only thing okay about this store is that they do carry some good tea and honey (though also overpriced). They also have some essential oils, but the oils are also overpriced and the guy behind the counter tried to swindle me into buying a $30 dollar 1/2 oz bottle of peppermint oil when the $8 bottle of Aura Cacia Peppermint oil is just fine (yet still overpriced). I'm not writing this store off for good, but i am not going to re-visit until they get their act together.

This is a great store with a fabulous and diversified selection of products. I particularly like…read moretheir choice of self tanning products by Fake Bake. They have a product called Flawless which tans you with a very natural looking tan. No orange at all. It looks just like the natural sun tanned me but without the harmful rays. It is put on the skin with a mitt (very cool, also very easy application) and everyone thinks I've been on vacation. Little do they know I never had to pass TSA security to get this dark and natural of a tan.

Lovely little dispensary with a very friendly staff. It's small, but the selection is good and…read moreprices are very fair. Easy parking behind the shop. Will be back!

Nice folks, decent products and prices. Always a good experience. I'm an old timer and have not had…read morethis sort of access to cannabis before so all in all, brava. (Woman owner from what I understand).

I'll feel somewhat remiss as a (albeit somewhat rare) patron of Olive May Natural Foods if I don't…read moreleave a good review. The establishment is one of the few establishments in the area to be around going on for more than 100 years (a century) that one can walk into and likely leave with a consumable or item beneficial for one's health. Customer service is always solid; employees are efficient, kind, and willing to help. The establishment takes different forms of payment. Healthy vibes! The establishment is clean and very navigable.

With the proliferation of Whole Foods it's getting harder to find a local health food store that…read moreisn't either undersized or extremely overpriced. Olive May skirts around the stereotype. It's a big store with an extensive selection and it's not terribly overpriced, with many reasonable options, but you can suffer from sticker shock on some of the items on their shelves. I stumbled into this place looking for Chanca Piedra tea (great for kidney stones). The staff was very friendly and knowledgeable. I heard their interactions with other customers and they were all top-notch with a focus on understanding the people's issues so that the correct products could be recommended. I wandered through the aisles checking out their other items. Lots of organic juices. Lots of specialty items that are hard to find. They even had a freezer section that contained my favorite "healthy" snack, coconut milk ice cream sandwiches from So Delicious. Seriously, if you're lactose intolerant then you need these tasty delights in your life. I don't see shifting ALL my grocery needs to Olive May, but I will definitely pop in for their extensive organic options and those lovely ice cream sammiches.

Great place to advance your cheese and snack game…read more Excellent customer service Small shop Grilled cheese freshly prepared Plenty of parking Outdoor seating

What a fantastic spread of cheeses, meats, fruits and nuts by Van Hook Cheese & Grocery at the…read moreAmanti Vino 20th Anniversary Birthday Bash Tasting! Held this past Sunday at the Montclair Art Museum!! Loved every bite! Perfect pairing with the wine tasting! Will definitely have to stop by at their Montclair location! Cheese and meat shop offering a variety of groceries and sandwiches. Charcuterie platters are available too!! Highly recommend!!