Excellent resource for bulk purchases, spices, and snacks. Very small produce selection. Don't feel…read moreenormously welcoming, but definitely serves a need.

Harvest Time is such a wonderful, well stocked, interesting, and valuable store to visit in the…read moreAugusta area. The cashiers have always been friendly and helpful when I approached them. Their selection of vitamins, cleaning products, skincare, herbs, and teas is one of the best in the state for a small, local health store. In the Summer and Autumn, their selection of local produce increases. This year they have done a great job with local organic seedless watermelon and a nice variety of local organic vegetables. The dry goods section is not as expansive as one might find at a big box grocery store, which feels pretty reasonable and is even one of the reasons the store is nice.. it is a genuine, locally-opened small business.. not powering a huge space or warehouse to hold 12 varieties of one packaged item where 1 or 2 types are great. There are still many staple items to choose from. The costs I have compared are not more than the costs of items if they were ordered directly from the producers, they seem fair with prices. They are such a great addition to the area I try to think more of how I can support them instead of focusing on and criticizing minor shortcomings that most small local business face. I look forward to going to Harvest Time and finding interesting healthy things every time.

Natural Living Center in Bangor is a top-spot for plant-based eaters like us. (I can't speak for…read moretheir non-vegan produce; but, they seem to carry a lot of local meats, dairy and such.) Their products run the gamut, including a large Asian section. Aisles are nice and wide; lots of refrigerators. Overall, it's clean, bright, and well-stocked. Produce section is, overall, good with a lot of local goods. That said, they sometimes tend to leave withering and browning veggies out on display WAY beyond attractiveness going into decay. (Our last visit had the same rotting celery on display/sale from a visit several days earlier! It was pretty gross-looking. Thus, 4 instead of 5 stars.) Other than that one glaring negative, customer service can be spotty and downright oblivious (but, it's status quo for much of today's young workforce). And, too, expect maximum pricing on, at least, plant-based/vegan products. (Can rival Brewer's Tiller & Rye for outrageous pricing!) These negatives aside, NLC offers a great variety for vegans in Bangor that can't be overlooked! (But, in all honesty, living in Bucksport, we tend to head to Belfast to shop plant-based. However, Natural Living Center recently started carrying a good number of locally-made Midcoast Vegan products (which we LOVE!), so that looks to be a lure for our steady return, for now. And the Asian section....)

The environment is organic and not stiff. Much better than T&R in Brewer - It has wonderful,…read morehelpful, knowledgeable staff that are always around to help. The prices are a little higher than my husband would like to pay, but I don't feel like I am being stolen from as in many other natural food stores. They've been around forever, and I will continue to take my family here as long as they are! My son & daughter have both looked forward to our weekly trips for 15 years

Every single time I visit Morning Glory I spend way more money than I was expecting to (and leave…read morewith way more stuff than I came for)! How can I not when they carry products I... a) have never heard of b) have always wanted to try and had never been able to find before c) can't find anywhere else From healthy looking organic produce, to a plethora of gluten-free cereals, to the odd can of locally made beer that was sold out months ago in Portland, to frozen and refrigerated foods not carried elsewhere (like vegan salami! like vegan cheeses you've probably never heard of! like locally made - not just artisans from Cumberland County, but Androscoggin and Sagadahoc too!). Morning Glory is truly a natural foods store paradise. I drive out of my way to come here - I think it's probably the best natural foods store in Maine! - because there's so much right about this little local spot (prices, variations on themes of items, the smell [how can we bottle this up?], the candle and other home goods/gift options, the seasonal items, the staff seems more willing to help than ever before, even the space itself is welcoming despite it being overly crowded with shelves and people). I'm proud to support my local independent grocer!

I was just in today on the 17th of January 2026 and I bought 1 lb of venison deer meat for well…read moreover $10 and found out that it was expired on the 13th of January 2026 after I got home I immediately went back to the store and asked them to give me a discount or to give it to me for free because it was well past the 13th expiration date he then gave it to me and told me I could have it but when I asked for a refund of my money as well after he had given the steak to me he reached out and took it back and went to the back of the store and brought me out a frozen block of non-expired product of the same thing so he wasn't obligated by their company policies and like every other company that sells food nowadays is obligated to give it to you at a discount or free and certainly when you discover that it's several days expired past this expiration date didn't give me my money back he intentionally withheld my money and didn't even give me the expired steak which they were going to throw out I'm extremely displeased with them he argued with me for several minutes no one damn well he was in the wrong and then he also had the nerve to threaten me with the police when all I wanted was my money back and I had proof with my receipt and everything that I needed so he just bought himself an extremely bad review and they're going to be lucky if I shop there from now on and I'm going to make sure all of my friends and everybody that I know what kind of company natural food stores is and that they don't honor their policies especially when it comes to expired products mainly food he basically told me I could have it was going to give me my money back and then change his mind after he handed me the steak and I had it in my hand he took it back from me out of my hand and walked away returning with new stuff as I said just to deny me what I had every right to have so that's why I'm writing this bad review so you can expect that they will treat you the same way apparently I wouldn't expect anything less I wasn't going to expose this but I'm tired of this kind of crap going on companies not honoring their policies when they're supposed to so if I were you people I would think twice about shopping there and definitely check the expiration date every damn time because they're selling stuff on purpose 7 days old and charging people full price for it and then when people realize it they're calling them liars or that it was marked wrong well if it was marked wrong then that's their fault they have to honor it just saying!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

A great place to find spices supplements and bulk items like honey and grains. I am glad to see…read morethis store is still around. It's been in operation for over 20 years and has the best staff in the area for health foods and information.

Staff were helpful. I was looking for vegan marshmallows and they got them for me quickly.read more

Nice fine thanks to my sister-in-law. Their sign is on the…read moreroad right behind the furniture sign for Evelyn's. Nice little shop lots of options for food and spices and many other items. Good for vegan and healthy minded people. Definitely worth a stop in! Staff is very friendly and helpful! Plenty of parking.

Temp hours are Monday and Tuesday Thursday through Saturday 10-5 closed Wednesday and Sunday til…read moremore help is hired. Closed holiday's

I was recently in Rockland for a week and delighted to find this store! You'll find lots of great…read moreproduce (often from Maine farms) along with bulk goods, other groceries, and a small home goods/personal products section. There's a really good cheese case (I found some herby Vermont goat cheese I hadn't had before, mmm); prepared food to go (sandwiches, salads, and soup), and a nice little bakery counter where I got their house-made maple ginger sugar cookies. They had seedlings for sale too, also local. If you like shopping at your local co-op or farmers' market this is the place for you!

Ever since moving to the Midcoast area, Good Tern has become my go-to spot for clean item,…read morespecifically local organic produce, milk, eggs and cheese. The employees are always very informative and eager to provide top notch service. The store isn't huge but has a great selection. Their local produce is always stunning and I especially love their selection of raw dairy products. I'm in here at least once a week and recommend it to everyone I meet in the area.

My husband and I have always been a bit shocked at the prices yes. So we have not shopped here much…read moreover the past few years. But. Not wanting to spend another $50 on lunch at the usual places in town we decided to grab some tuna salad today and eat outside. I bought an Asian salad with noodles and peanuts and carrots and incredible dressing. I swear, this was the best salad I've had in months if not years. I'm not kidding. Even the carrots stood out, were different. Delicious. The fennel is 2 or 3 times bigger than fennel at the grocery stores, $4.99 (usually about $3.99 at the others) 4 kinds of plantain chips. Fantastic low sugar pineapple soda from Mexico. Beautiful corn. After eating this food today at a picnic table over on Pemaquid Pond, we are doing a complete reversal and going to start shopping here a lot more. Yes it's expensive but vegetables do taste different, esp when they're not flown in from far away. And the attitudes of the employees is joyful and welcoming, such a good feeling. Good Job Rising Tide!

I live in metro Atlanta GA., but have a friend who lives just one mile from Rising Tide. She is 103…read moreyears old, and recently recieved The Boston Cane Award for being the oldest living resident in Daramiscotta ME. Well someone so special deserves a special surprise! So I had this desire, but what could I do with it?I I got on line, and decided to call Rising Tide, I spoke with their front desk manager Kate, who is fabulous by the way, and within no time she jumped on board my bandwagon. They don't have a delivery service, but another wonderful employee said she would be happy to deliver my gift. Within an hour they put together a lovely gift bag for me. Fresh flowers, a bottle of red wine, an array of organic chocolates, a yummy creamy cheese, specialty crackers, grapes, and a lovely card. Kate even wrote my personal sentiments inside the card for me. In about one hour they took my desire to do something nice, and brought my wish into fruition. Talk about angels on earth!! Kate accidently forgot to charge me for the grapes, and wanted to pay for those herself. I can never say enough about the employees of Rising Tide Co-op and their hearts for service. Bravo my friends!! Thank you for all you do!! You deserve acknowlegement for just being you! You can bet if I ever make it back to your area, Rising Tide will be my first stop! I can't wait to meet you!

This is the closest store where I can shop and get organic fresh vegetables in the seasons when I…read morecannot harvest from my garden and greenhouse. I do not purchase other products as the prices are higher than I can get them elsewhere. 80 percent of the time I have shopped in this store I have been overcharged. Make sure to ask for the itemized receipt and check it carefully to make sure you are not overcharged. When alerting the check out person there is no real apology only some explanation that does not really explain why I was overcharged. I used to buy packaged lunches that were made by Chow Mein and last time I was there I was told they have decided not to carry their products any longer. I no longer shop at Fresh Off the Farm. Oh, one other thing, as far as I know there is no actual bathroom for workers, only a portable toilet outdoors. Concerning since they handle produce, etc.

I do not go to this store on a regular basis and today reinforced my decision to go to other stores…read morethat offer similar products. The staff butted in front of me without any "excuse me" or other acknowledgement . The cashier did not ask for my number so that I could have my purchase count towards my rewards. I grew up and have lived here all my life so I am not a tourist or from away. I will never go to this store again after the treatment I experienced today. I work in retail and I would never , ever, treat a customer in this manner. if I could give a negative number that would sum up my shooting experience.

Great customer service!! I was trying to find a cut of pork without bothering anyone and she…read moreimmediately asked if there was anything she could help me find. Not only did she find the cut of pork butt I was looking for she cut it to the weight that I ideally wanted! I loved butcher shops - this is the classic service I grew up with. It's not a huge location, however, they have so many great products in this store. Everything is organized, clean and well labeled. The other product I was looking for was locally made "The Good Crust" pizza crust mix and they had it!! I bought two boxes. At the register they had locally grown bagged potatoes, so I grabbed a bag to have with our roast pork. When I am in the area, I will definitely stop by again. Don't drive past this place without checking it out!

As we head into the "season" I was reminded (AGAIN) yesterday of Y I go to this meat (spice,…read moreproduce) market. I'm beginning my third year up heah in Maine and am ever so happy to find, know and shop here! Excellent service -happy team ( and family) and ever so good meats!