My first introduction to Marlene's Natural Foods & Deli Market was about five years ago. My friend…read morebought me one of their delicious vegan field roast Reuben sandwiches. After that I would only visit sparingly, looking for things that were either limited or out of stock at the closest Whole Foods. As of this year, I've made it a staple spot for my vegan and vegetarian options. I've been told that they have mostly organic and fresh produce, which I'm looking forward to checking out in the near future. On my most recent trip, I connected with their deli and hot bar, which is small but not lacking in options. The salad bar has a very well-seasoned balsamic tofu, which is my favorite. I've also purchased some of their Seitan options in the frozen food area that's decent. Overall, I truly love this place. It comes equipped with a decent-sized deli dining area / small shop complete with WiFi services in the back. There you can hang out, eat, or indulge in friendly conversations. The customers, deli, produce, and cashier clerks all come together to create a uniquely neighborhood, friendly atmosphere.

I keep giving it a chance but every time it just gets worse and worse. Went on Saturday. I liked…read more(past tense) the buttermilk EGG bacon biscuit. It's not exactly cheap but was SO satisfying with that FRESH egg. It hasn't looked right lately and I didn't get one. Finally I straight asked the clerk if they were using processed liquid eggs now and she said yes. You have got to be kidding me? The whole attraction was the REAL EGG. Tastes like ass when you use liquid commercially processed eggs. It is NOT the same. That's why McDs sells so many Egg McMuffins cuz it has a real eggs. Marlenes is really beginning to suck on a lot of fronts. I did get a grab-and-go of garlic salmon and beef meatloaf which were good. I come for the house made food. If I want crap in a can I can get it at Whole Foods and at least they still have real eggs.

Nice little health food shop with reasonable prices. Staff were helpful and mostly knowledgable…read more There are a *lot of vitamins and suppliments here plus food and other items. They pack a lot in a small space. We stopped in to pick up suppliments depleted during our travels. If we need to restock other vitamins or suppliments during our stay in the area we will return here.

This is going to be long…read more... I'm not quite sure what brought me to Sunshine Corners. I would almost call it serendipity, but I was certainly searching for something, I just didn't know exactly what. I had a day off and had spent the earlier part of it wandering, looking for any remaining independent produce stands, butcher shops, or just something that felt like it would nourish and heal me because I had been feeling....well? physically, emotionally, existentially, and psychologically, like absolute crap. Historically I've spent years independently studying nutrition and biochemistry, herbalism and traditional medicine, but over the years I'd strayed from those things and lost my way. All this to say I may have forgotten some things but I recognize when someone else knows their stuff. I wandered into Sunshine Corners, originally for a good sandwich and maybe some produce. What immediately struck me was how comforting this place was, and how much it felt like the old school apothecaries or coop's before they became adulterated by mainstream capitalist influences. Stay with me here. I overheard Tony talking to one of the people at the front desk and immediately realized "ok, that guy knows his stuff". Meekly, when he had a moment, I walked over to him and basically, in a sort of desperate manner, laid out my litany of aches and pains and mysterious ailments, expecting an abrupt hand waving answer. That is not what I got. Tony spent what might have been somewhere between 45 minutes and an hour with me, patiently asking me questions and pulling out reference literature. He recognized things in me that no one else had been able to see, and pointed me in a direction that has allowed me to focus on actually getting better rather than just collapsing in frustration. Tony, if you're reading this, the time you spent helping me meant so much to me. Your years of wisdom made a huge impact, but more importantly, your humanity.

Selection is small, nothing for kids and the owner is rude. We will NOT be back. It's a shame, but…read morefor all your vitamin needs, you'll have to go to maple valley or Puyallup.

Great health food store right in downtown Sumner. Everyone that works their is extremely friendly…read moreand Knowledgeable. I frequent the store to pickup Kombucha but they sell all kinds of supplements, beverages, gluten free options, organic meats.. ect.. If you are looking for a great health store, I can't recommend this shop enough!

I really like the selection of oil blends they have and their bath bombs. Located in downtown…read moreEnumclaw. A must stop when you are in the area and need a natural Remedy

Nice shop! Nice assortment of DIY ingredients, teas, tinctures and other natural/better for you…read moregoodies. Smells so good. Prices are somewhat reasonable. Would love to come back and take a more thorough look, but I do see that they have a website.

First time here. Wow such great products. Good quality produce. Thanks to each of the people who…read morehelped me find things and the cashier who told me about membership . This is a awesome store and I'll definitely return. Great shopping experience and love the ambiance in this store, quiet, plenty of parking in the lot easy to find (on the corner) . Easy in/ out of the parking lot. I was so glad to find lavender. I had been on the lavender trail for a few months. Love lavender latte's omg. Now, I can prepare my own .

Central Co-op always has what we need! Great produce, interesting gift-type items (for instance I…read moregot some cotton produce bags for my sister). The bulk olive oil is wonderful but runs out before I can get back for it.

Looking for a quick, healthy lunch? Need local grass fed,…read moreunpasteurized REAL milk? Marlene's is one of the only healthy food markets in the South Sound, besides Carpinito Brothers and Tacoma Boys. Please feel free to message me with a list of other South Sound health food stores, if I have missed any. If unprocessed, REAL health food is what you are looking for, this is the place to go. The staff is friendly, the parking is ample and the ambiance is, well, efficient. Does that sound wrong? It's a food market, after all. It's clean and everything is easy to find. The deli is upstairs and there is an elevator if stairs are not your thing. It's an easy spot to stop when heading into Federal Way and the transit center is literally right there.

Second day of my trip, I needed/wanted something healthy to take to my hotel room for dinner. I…read moreremembered Marlene's from my visit here by last year. It was late in the day, but there were still several good veggies along with a vegan pasta salad on the salad bar. I thoroughly enjoyed my dinner. Second week, I arrived a couple of hours earlier. No vegan pasta salad, alas, but lots of veggies still. I saw a slice of vegan chocolate cake and indulged. It was very good!

A local health shop with plenty of choices for supplements and healthy food, snacks and bars. I…read morecame for the smoked pomegranate kombucha. The flavor was smokey with a hint of sweetness and the kick of kombucha that you would expect. This was an enjoyable drink and just want I wanted for a meandering stroll down the sidewalk.

What a beautiful market! My husband and I stopped in here and were surprised at how lovely and cozy…read morethis shop is. They have everything! They had zero-proof cocktails, gifts, teas, herbs, and wonderful apothecary items. The staff was very friendly and if we're in the area again, we will be back.

This is the absolute best 'natural' store in Puget Sound! From the GMO FREE supplements to the…read morelocal, raw milk, to the delicious whole foods on the shelf, Nancy (proprietor) is extremely knowledgeable, well spoken, offers wonderful insightful information on all of her products and has a beautiful nature to boot! Deliciously stuffed into this well worn space is a wealth of nutrient information, positive energy and healthful education. To add, Nancy offers a beautiful collection of home decor, trinkets, beauty products as well as unique jewelry! Please. Do yourself a favor and stop in to meet Nancy and the rest of the staff at Dragoun's Leir. You will be pleasantly surprised and I know that you will become a satisfied and regular customer. I know I am! See you there!

A 'health store' that offers a variety of packaged foods, bulk herbs and incense, and a variety of…read morebeautiful jewelery and gift items. Atmosphere is one of spirituality and peacefulness. It's nice coming in here. I like their bulk herbs. They are very affordable. Some of the other items are expensive, you just have to look around. Nice book selection. I know the owner to support local authors.