On my most recent visit to my hometown of Flemington, I took a trip to Basil Bandwagon to grab…read moresomething healthy (and vegan) for our long flight home back to the West coast. I learned that Basil Bandwagon has been open for 25 years. The year they opened, I was eating cold Pop Tarts while running to catch the school bus at 6:55am. In those days, fat-free was all the rage and considered "healthy" -- never mind all the refined carbs, loads of sugar, and preservatives. These days, I'm a strict vegetarian who is mostly vegan. I cook a lot and eat fresh produce daily. I appreciate that BB offers a healthy alternative to basically all the crap fast food otherwise available in the area. We ordered a wrap from the cafe and decided to eat it there. The seating was a counter with a few bar stools but it was clean if not spacious. My husband and I shared the "Freebird" wrap -- tofu-based mock chicken, sprouts, lettuce, tomato, and vegan mayo. It came with potato chips. Wow, this was so good! Clean tasting, hearty, and delicious. I was so impressed with it that we grabbed a prepackaged wrap from the cold case to take on the plane with us. We also picked up a few other vegan sandwiches which were okay tasting but overall too dense and heavy. Next time, I'll stick with the housemade items. I do find it a little annoying that BB doesn't seem to carry as many vegan items as they do things that are "paleo" and gluten-free. I also find that some of their food items are so outrageously overpriced that you'd be better off hunting around at the local grocery stores instead of purchasing them here. The next time I'm in town, I'll be there to order another yummy item from the cafe. Thanks Basil Bandwagon for catering to us "healthy" folks looking for something tasty and satisfying to fill our bellies.

Absolutely love Basil Bandwagon! My go to whenever I need any type of health food or supplement…read more They are always so well stocked with all of my favorite brands and the employees are so helpful. Would highly recommend!

I love everything about Pereira's Nutrition! I eat their protein puddings daily as my post workout…read morebreakfast, and I have done so for years. All of the flavors are delicious. I am not local to the store so I just order a bunch at one time and have them shipped to me. The puddings freeze and thaw beautifully. Pereira's Nutrition's customer service is top notch, as well. I recently had an urgent question about an order and Sharin solved my issue within an hour. They really go above and beyond to ensure their customers have a great experience. If I could give 10 stars, I would!

I ordered the peanut butter balls, pudding and the bars and they were GREAT…read more The peanut butter balls are the kind of thing you bite, then crave. You eat it. Not bad. Half hour later, you say I wonder if we've got some left. Then you're hooked. The pudding was great too. That was more like a desert than a meal but it could serve as both. Finally the bar. I was so in love with the cinnamon peanut butter balls that I forgot it until the next day. That's when I munched on that. Freaking awesome. Plus, delivery was quick, friendly and the price was great. In the end, you can order food without spiking your blood sugar with this place. So much better than pizza.

Nature's Harvest is owned by Michael Specchio, where he peddles expensive, unnecessary supplements…read moreto people desperate to feel better. Allow me to begin by saying Michael Specchio is not a licensed doctor (medical or naturopath) and there is a significant chance he will make you feel worse. This, mind you, is only discoverable after you've spent roughly $2,000. I've truly never had a worse experience with a provider as I did with Michael Specchio, let alone ever been gaslit or belittled to such a degree, and the whole process reeks of scamming. My brother had a better experience (possibly because he's a man, as Michael expressed his preference in helping men, so women beware) and saw results, which is why I wanted to try him out. It's $350 for a consultation and $250 for follow ups (that's as of this posting, they will raise the prices on you without notice or consent). You'll be asked to send in "recent labs" without any clarification as to what that means, probably because Michael doesn't even look at them. Just like with my brother, he ordered $700 worth of tests that can't be reimbursed by insurance, and despite my results being quite different from his, put me on the same exact diet, which is essentially the candida diet. Turns out, that diet has no studies behind it and rarely helps people with CFS (my biggest issue). Rather than providing a comprehensive list of approved and unapproved foods, Michael will rattle off a few things you can eat and a few you can't, and send you off. After you try this highly restrictive diet, you begin to have questions about things he didn't mention, and when you ask his support staff, they will largely ignore you and encourage you to spend another $250 to ask Michael yourself. I've never been unable to contact a provider directly in this way. A full month after asking for a list of foods and attempting the diet the best I could, I finally received a list. When I asked him why this wasn't provided to me sooner, he tried to argue that he customizes diets for every patient, which simply isn't true, as my brother's diet was virtually the same. He then tried to gaslight me by saying he spent 15 minutes going over the diet with me and that it was my fault for not understanding, when, in fact, I have the recording of the appointment (he encourages it) and he only spent a fraction of that time, and there was more on the list that was never mentioned than was. And though he apologized, he did so in an insincere and aggressive way, his ego-bruising resulting in interrupting me at every opportunity (when I brought this up, it seemed to make him interrupt me even more). Ironically, while he tried to blame me for not taking enough notes, he had taken zero notes on me, so every visit was like the first consultation and I would have to repeat my issues all over again. He will also prescribe $800 worth of supplements FROM HIS OWN STORE. Sounds pretty shady, right? In the three weeks that I tried this program, I felt absolutely horrible, and discovered that because he made no effort to listen to me, that these supplements were flushing out a vital medication that I told him about multiple times. I spoke to my usual licensed ND/MD and she looked him up to find he was not licensed, that all of these tests were unnecessary, and his radical supplement regimen was not only over-taxing my system, but could have put me at risk for pernicious anemia. I'm full of regret for not running all of this by her first, as she could have saved me a lot of time, money, and misery. I wanted to try Michael because he helped my brother, but his heavy-handed, blanket approach to treatment simply wasn't tailored to me or my needs. Never have I felt so attacked or exploited by a treatment process. They fleece people who desperately want to live healthier, normal lives, and we pay because it's our only hope. To exploit people like us is truly shameful and horrendous. I recommend finding a licensed naturopath in your area instead. Best of luck to you on your journey.

Great selection of supplements, organic foods & produce and kind smiling faces to go with them!…read moreAlso has a cozy area where you can have a cup of coffee or tea if you like :) Love it

Healthy Balance is the anchor at the end of a long rode. Regardless of how far of a drive it would…read morebe for you to get there, it is worth the trip. Jane is a walking encyclopedia in the knowledge and expertise of all products Healthy Balance has in store. What is not part of the inventory is easily ordered. Living at a great distance, myself, it is comforting to know that my elderly mother's health and wellbeing is in good hands. Jane has continued to have concern for all of her customers as though they are family. Can't say enough in regard to her impeccable customer relations. My mother has been a long-time customer of Healthy Balance. With patience and concentration from Jane and staff, I was brought up to date, and easily worked with my mother's vitamin/mineral and nutrient regiment, able to understand it, agree to adjust it, and also be the go-between with her primary care physicians and physical therapists. The longevity of the business shows her dedication to service, and the customers who continue to return, again and again.

Great health food store. Jane and her staff are very knowledgeable and customer focused. They…read moretake time to listen to customer needs and their supplements are top notch.

I LOVE this place! All my specialty grocery needs under one roof! Prepared foods to Organic…read moreveggies. Natural sweeteners to unsalted sauces. Sea salt soap to vegan deodorant... in travel size! AND you can get smoothies made right in store! Lots of variety. Lots of items. The staff is super helpful, kind,and attentive!

Quality reliable fast customer service. Been a frequent customer of this place in Clinton, NJ…read more Staff are very polite, helpful and friendly. This is my go to place when looking for organic vegetables and fruits. Prices are very competitive.

terrible staff member today was very rude and very unhelpful employee was not even wearing a mask…read moreupon arrival definitely will not return to this location

They have a lot of prepared speciality items made with quality ingredients that aren't available at…read moreother markets. Good for on the go meals. Cute indoor/outdoor seating areas to enjoy food from their kitchen in. The lemon vinaigrette warm bowl with herb goddess dressing is my fav.

Stopped in last night after a movie and the smell of the wood-fire pizza oven made it impossible to…read morenot order!! Grabbed a Margherita pizza for my granddaughter and a Truffle Mushroom with Caramelized Onion on a gluten free crust for me. First off... the smell... it was everything to not just dive in (and if we didn't need to get home we totally would have lounged in their cute little seating area... so cozy!!!). These pizzas were delicious!! I couldn't taste the Margherita pizza because it wasn't gluten-free, but the three-year old devoured three slices! The truffle mushroom was SOOO good!! I'm a pizza lover and since going gluten-free I've kind of given up on hoping to ever have great pizza again. This pizza delivered!! It was the perfect mix of sweet, savory, and umami... just YUM!!

George is a very nice and knowledgeable man. He can give you 5 different items to take for whatever…read moreails you, kinda makes your head spin a little. Definitely pricey, you wouldn't go here for basic vitamins. I'll use them for specific issues

Kambucha capitol!…read more George, the proprietor - who uses his own products, just put in a kambucha bar! Today there was blood orange, ginger, turmeric and another flavor, all awesome. Elderberry is coming next week! Kambucha helps digestion and contributes to a feeling of well-being and relaxation, George says, and my short experience with it agrees. Plus it's just fun to drink. And for me, it seems to help stave off hunger pangs. The flavor is reminiscent of beer, but livelier and somewhat sweeter. And did I mention it's only 40 calories per 8 ounces! Everything Natural Too also has added a bakery counter with gluten-free products - chocolate tarts, apple nut tarts, coconut cookies...a fairly wide selection. I didn't sample because of my diet, but will when I get to target weight! They also carry many brands of supplements and foods, as well as natural soaps and lotions. The manager, Lori, is just as knowledgeable as George and will help you find the right product for your needs. Go local! Go kambucha!

Whole Earth Center is definitely the kind of place that requires you to break out the Birkenstocks,…read morehemp undergarments and your 1972 Volvo, converted to run on newly rendered kitchen grease. It also might help to rename your children Banjo and Cedar. This place certainly puts the crunch in crunchy granola. But before I get too carried away with the long since departed Whole Earth Catalog stereotypes, they also carry a significant assortment of fresh organic baked goods, meat substitutes, sandwiches and fruits that all come to market sans pesticides and artificial coloring. That can't be bad. In fact, once you've tasted a raw oat muffin that can double as a shower loofah, your life (and your colon) will be changed forever. However, please remember that organics come at prices that would make AOC and Bernie storm the barricades. Let them and just dig it brother. Five hemp stars.

Well.... They do still have the best green juice/raw juice bar, and vegan sandwiches in town so…read morethere's that. The produce is always good. A quirky place still but it's my favorite for food. There's nothing else around like it.

Yum for Farmer Steve's Organic Popcorn. It - well - it just…read moretastes better and why not go organic? Their website says you can get it at the following locations here in Manhattan, but I just order it direct online. Bell-Bates, 97 Reade Street Food Liberation, 1349 Lexington Avenue Natural Frontier Uptown, 1424 Third Avenue Kitchen/Market, 218 8th Avenue

Thanks to Covid 19 my usual Orval Redenbocker pop corn was off the shelves in my Shoprite Clark…read more Well good by Orval.... Found a new love and it's Farmer Steve's Super Pop. Kernels are much larger, less hulls,tastier and organic! If Shoprite knows what's good for them they'll keep this on there shelves. Thanks Amwell Valley for making life a little easier durring covid 19 Seriously though... Good by Orval