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.

Neighbourhood grocery store. Lots of groceries, food, flowers and frozen stuff. Cut fruits and dry…read moregoods. This new store is nice and clean. Service is friendly. Familiar faces. Very comforting to have them back.

Little grocery store right across from Davisville station. I was in the area and popped in here to…read moretake a look and they have plenty of fresh fruits and veggies. They also have a dedicated fridge for fresh florals as well. I picked up a deal for blackberries, 3 small boxes for $5 on my way home.

It's great to see a health food store in plain view in the ever quirky, ever peculiar Gerrard…read moreSquare. Saad is the guy youll find there always and he's always been pretty helpful and definitely good spirited. they mostly have lots of pills and powders, man. some real crazy ones like wild salmon omega oil or if youre really the iron man youll get a multi v to help you get through the day. if you love to make shakes, theres quite a selection of protein powders, vegetarian and not. ive tried the flax, hemp and whey. i prefer not to taste it, frankly so i go for the flax. anyhow, they also have a little refridgerator with a few oils, condiments (like bragg's soy) and other oils that need to be kept cold. this is not a comprehensive place, but it is a great place to have in an otherwise plain mall.

I'm not much of a health nut, so I can't really comment on the selection of merchandise here…read more(should I just stop now? Nah). I will say, however, that Nature's Health Food had exactly what I was looking for, and I wasn't pressured to buy anything by the burning glares of snobby employees who would normally make me hesitant about walking into most other health food stores. The man working here was extremely helpful and directed me to their slim yet satisfactory selection of supplements. He chatted with me for a little while, telling me all I really cared to listen to (i.e. Not babbling on about the product) and then left me to browse other products in the store. At checkout I was given a few pamphlets to read, all about the matter which had fuelled my trip to the store in the first place, so "Nobody [would] be able to trick" me. Can't beat an honest act of kindness!

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.

The Green Post is actually a sister store to Tutti Frutti Health Food Store just around the corner…read moreand I love both stores! If Tutti Frutti doesn't have a supplement in stock I usually find it at The Green Post. This time it was a creatine supplement by Organika that's been a huge help with my brain health and seasonal depression. Organika is a proudly Canadian product too! Service is always friendly and fast too. The staff are very knowledgeable and helpful. A big thanks to Mike! Warm ambiance too in the store.

I love the Green Post. They have great prices and are pretty knowledgeable/ helpful…read more They are also super kind. Once I came after close because I got the time wrong and the owner saw me and opened the store. Today I asked if he knew where to buy stamps, and then after he told me, he just gave me a couple of stamps and refused to take money. Sweetest guy!

Hands down one of my fav stores in the city. Amazing selection of natural health products,…read moreeverything from vitamins to organic groceries and beauty products. The prices are very competitive, often lower than on amazon. You can often find great deals on gluten free items as well, make sure to visit the back of the store for grocery items.

More expensive than you'll find the same products at No Frills or Walmart, but far more obscure…read morevitamins and food products than you'll find at your average grocery store or pharmacy. Better priced then say, The Big Carrot, or smaller health food stores. Staff and friendly and keep the place clean and well organized but they can give little by way of recommendation for vitamin brands.

I recently purchased milk from Raise the Root and, regrettably, the experience was profoundly…read moreconcerning. Upon consumption, I immediately detected a flavor profile that I can only describe as distinctly raccoon-adjacent. To clarify, I do not possess prior experiential knowledge of raccoon milk. However, if one were to computationally approximate what milk extracted from a raccoon would taste like, I am approximately 97.4% confident that this product was within the acceptable margin of error. The taste was strange, vaguely woodland-oriented, and deeply unsettling. At several points, I found myself examining the carton for evidence that I had accidentally purchased a small-batch artisanal raccoon dairy product. I am not literally alleging that Raise the Root is distributing raccoon milk. I am simply stating that my sensory experience has provided me with an alarming amount of circumstantial raccoon-based evidence. Overall: unpleasant milk experience. Gross taste. Significant raccoon energy. Would not purchase again. 1/5 stars.

A few Friday nights ago, I had placed an order at Descendant Pizza. I had half an hour to kill. I…read moredecided to check the area out. I found Raise the Root Organic Market steps away. I love exploring a new grocery store, so I dropped by to check it out. There were so many fresh fruits and veggies at this place. The woman behind the counter immediately said hi. I reciprocated, intrigued by the fair-trade bananas from Ecuador and more. This store has a lot of vegan options. It also has gluten-free and keto items, but the vegan specialty items were prevalent. I loved seeing vegan meals in clear containers. I saw vegan marshmallows that aren't all that common. I was intrigued by the mushroom teas. I got one of the elixirs to try out. This place had coconut nog at a reduced price. I love the nog, except that it is super sweet. The price was right, though. You can get baking items and toothpaste here. I liked that the oral hygiene section was near the chocolate bars. Coincidence? I think not. I ended up getting a dark chocolate bar with coconut and skipped getting toothpaste. There was a bottle of The Good juice. It had celery, cucumber, and spinach in it. I liked the sound of that mix and got a bottle. I loved this store so much. I told the woman on staff that I loved shopping here. She was genuinely happy that I did. I paid with a debit card. All went well. I actually had my Yelp canvas bag with me that I got from Descendant. I used it to place all my goodies in it. Perfect! This market was a great find. I look forward to returning when I'm back in the area. The Good drink was indeed good! Same goes with the chocolate bar that I inhaled. (44)

Buy here all the time never tried hot food so grabbed a bowl yes it was big bowl…read moreThat is the size of a sour cream container maybe 500ml Filled it took to cash was told it's $24.00 I said no sign says $7.99 large bowl Directly above stew she goes check comes back and says no it done by weight I was like no thank you $24 for a bowl Of stew Crazy

This is a good health food store, and I can usually find what I need. They have a nice variety of…read morefresh fruits and vegetables, and the selection of healthy products is quite good. However, I find the prices to be very high, which makes it difficult to shop here regularly. Overall, it's a good store, but I wish the prices were more reasonable.