I know exactly what to say about Wild by Nature, but I must admit I'm conflicted about how many stars to rate it. Others have said this before me and they are spot-on because it's the simplest way to quickly describe the place to someone who hasn't yet been - Wild By Nature is like a mini, local Whole Foods. By local I mean it's located nearby, not that they prioritize local produce and products, though they do have them, of course. And mini, not as in micro-mini, but definitely smaller than WF and smaller than other local supermarkets. But they do carry everything you need to support a healthy lifestyle from fresh and frozen produce to cheeses, to meats, baked goods, packaged goods, vitamins and supplements, greener household cleaning, and specialty diet fare. Oh, and beer. Vegetarians and vegans, gluten free folks, keto practitioners, macro lovers, and everyone in between ... just about everyone will find what they need here. Unless, I guess, you're primarily looking for frozen dinners from giant mall food chains. Then you may be kind of out of luck. Even I can shop here. I'm a mostly-plant-based pescatarian who tries to shop zero/low waste and package-free as much as possible. This is the only place I know of near Huntington that has a bulk section for grains, beans, and flours, and even coffee. I can even get most produce (yup, even mushrooms!) free of packaging which should be an easier thing to find in general, but it's not. You'd think I would be shouting to the heavens THIS IS THE ONLY PLACE TO SHOP! But I do have to admit I balk at the prices - specifically for the produce. Packaged goods, sure you can get them cheaper elsewhere. Larger stores have bigger buying power. That's no secret. But as someone who mainly goes for produce, I don't shop here every week. When I need to hit the bulk section, I do my entire list here, veggies and all and it's all good. Wild By Nature, you'd get me through the door weekly if you offered even a small section of "ugly veggies", especially local ones, at lower prices. Just a thought. I've yet to visit the deli counter or the juice bar, and I've never attended any of their classes, but they're there if you're interested. That and prices aside, I am happy they're in town and I'd be sad if they weren't. So there's that. read more

I like coming here despite the higher prices. Big sign over the deli department states their commitment to not using junky ingredients in their foods. Bottom end of that same department has sushi with an assortment of crap in it. read more

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A very unpleasant experience. Haven't been to the Huntington location in years. At my recent visit the store is going down the toilet . I get the impression their lease is ending and they have no intention of renewing the lease. Way over due for updating & renovations, dirty, no management, food that has been sitting around forever and near its expiration dates. Products that have been sitting on the shelves for so long they are greasy and dusty. I truly think they are still open for business so they can take advantage of all the old folks that live in the apartment complex nearby that don't drive. I predict their doors will be closing soon. read more

Here's the main point: I got the large turkey meatballs which I usually like a lot. But there was so much ground up bone in the mix it was like eating a jawbreaker. Gross and dangerous. What's up with that guys? Please do some better QA. Otherwise they have a lot of specialty items and a lot of vegan/vegetarian options (though I'm neither, I think it's commendable). Also a nice wellness section with some unique items. I just want to balance this because I am aware most people post when they're angry. So I'll say it's a good place to go if you know what you want, or you're into alternative, socially responsible brands. But Zack T. has it right when he says the staff are waaaay out of it. Sometimes it feels like no one's there. Often there's no one manning the deli counter and I have to bother the seafood guy, who disappears into the store's nether-regions where these people dwell, doing whatever incantations, or just napping. There's something unholy about the whole scene. Maybe it was built on top of an ancient stoner burial ground... read more

Wild By Nature - I didn't have a picture of Wild By Nature so here's Morrie from Goodfellas. - Grocery Near Me - Huntington, New York

Marilyn at the deli counter is the best!! So friendly and her sandwiches are out of this world!!

Had 1st ever Thanksgiving dinner brought home (not home cooking or restaurant visit.) Results were outstanding in taste, portion size, and value!! read more

I consider myself and expert in Chicken Pot Pies. I hadn't been here for about three years and I'm happy to report they were as good as ever. On the whole this specialty mart is among the best with excellent quality. However, I would not shop here regularly because there's too much price gouging. I can afford it but I refuse to be a party to it. I once considered Whole Foods to be the epitome of price gouging, but now with places like Uncle Giuseppe's, Southdown Marketplace and Wild By Nature, Whole Foods has now become reasonably priced in comparison. That is all. read more

I bought these organic raspberries for $8.99 on Saturday. It is Monday and they look like this. Started to look like this yesterday. Their produce is not that great and super expensive! Won't be buying produce there anymore. read more

Wild By Nature - Organic Raspberries - Grocery Near Me - Huntington, New York

Great products and wonderful staff All extremely helpful! I used to go to the Wild by Nature in West Islip but unfortunately they closed. The Huntington store is great!! read more

The only healthy food market in Huntington Village with kids working as cashiers. They are overwhelmed with customers who have more than a couple of items to ring up. The produce is nice looking but ridiculously overpriced as well as most of the food items. The deli has prepared foods that don't look as fresh as they should. 3 stars for frozen gluten free potstickers!! Management needs to intervene and help smooth out customer issues. read more

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This place is legit a shit hole. The workers are spaced out and have no clue what's going on. They look like they're on pills. I had to go to customer service to pick an item up and I'm standing there for 5 minutes with no help to be found. I finally saw lady in the back with headphones on then she came and helped. My wife went to the bathroom there also said it was super dirty...embarrassing and disgusting. read more

Heads up, people! Check the weight of your produce BEFORE you check out. The scale at the registers ARE NOT correct. I checked my receipt today and for a zucchini that weighs 6.15 ounces, they charged me for one that weighs 1.18 lb. Also an onion that weighs 6.70 ounces, they rang it up as weighing almost a pound. I went back a few receipts and saw that they have been charging me way over what the actual weight of the produce is. So please check beforehand, so that when you get to the register you'll know what your produce weighs. I've been coming here a few times a week since they opened and I shudder to think of how often this must be happening. I really hope that this has been an "honest mistake" all along.. read more

As with all organic, health and specialty stores, this place is expensive. What can I say, good place to go if you're on a Ketogenic diet, but actually, down the street is Mission Nutrition. Reasonable, and very helpful. Huge selection at Wild by Nature. The broccoli with red peppers is wonderful. read more

Venting now... I have to say that I would normally have no reason to be wasting time writing a review of a grocery store but here we are. Wild By Nature (WBN) is a good store that has its place in the area, but it does have some issues that are quirky to say the least. WBN has a nice variety of organic vegetables, although many are prepackaged and sometimes look anything but fresh. The greens are outstanding though! It typically has a very nice selection of mushrooms as well. Overall, there are some unusual items that I am sure appeal to the orgo crowd. But... we go there mainly for the meats, particularly, steaks and chicken. The hand-cut steaks are of a high quality (excellent flavor) and the butcher makes thicker cuts to put into a display case that are excellent. We look forward to these. So why the poor review? Today at about 4pm, I entered the store and there were almost no steaks in the case. Usually this case is still pretty packed around this time. There were in fact only 3 large porterhouse steaks at 2+ lbs each. Too large and too expensive at $29 a lb. I saw a person cleaning up and asked him why there were no steaks and he said they had been sold. Upon asking, he also chillily informed me that he had just 'disinfected' the area, and although he would have done it (really?), he will not cut another ONE shell steak for us. He directed me to the prepackaged case which had almost nothing left. So my question is why? If the store has hours until 6pm and I arrive at 4, why can't I get a steak if the butcher is still there? I know it is a bit petty, but I needed to vent. Please note, add 1 star if you deduct my experience today. :-) read more

Poor quality prepared foods. I've been coming here for years for prepared foods, thinking because they're prepared healthily and with quality, that i am doing myself a favor. WRONG. THIS IS THE THIRD time I have purchased prepared foods that have had mold inside of them. The first two times I was accused of not storing the food properly (I put it in my fridge immediately, and tried to use it the next day.) so many other places in the surround towns that I can purchase from. PLEASE check your food throughly before leaving the store. Did I mention how rude and inept the service staff is there? read more

Best apple turnovers if you like them you will love these. Flaky buttery pastry - no hydrogenated garbage... yum! Mild Ethiopian organic coffee.. and nice drinks... coconut water, not homoginized milk, fruit juices.. great trek mixes.. etc. read more

I don't know how I've never reviewed Wild by Nature before! This has always been my go-to store for all things natural, vegetarian, and vegan. I was a vegetarian for a long time and this place saved my ass on many occasions. The store is huge and laid out in a way that you won't be bumping into other carts as you wander up and down the aisles. There are tons of items to check out here! They carry the entire Earth Balance (vegan butter, shortening, etc.) line as well as many non-dairy cheese and meat options. They also have tofu in every form you could ever desire, as well as seitan strips. A few of their bakery items are also dairy but not many. Their deli section hosts many vegan and vegetarian options. I'm fond of their non-chicken salad whether on its own or in between two slices of vegan bread. The aisles literally offer anything needed for the gluten-free or vegetarian in your life. They also offer many sugar-free items to keep things beetus friendly. I love that they have sample size protein shake mixes for you to try out before splurging on a $25 canister. There is also a juice bar with tables in the front if you want to stick around with a drink and/or snack. The main reason I go here over the other natural markets (I won't say names but one has the initials WF) are the prices. They are owned by King Kullen, which is a company that prides themselves on not stealing from you just because you want to eat healthier. They also have a frequent shoppers card that eventually rewards you for shopping. Pretty much everything I bought on my most recent trip had a discount. Customer service is always great and friendly here, as well. I love this place. read more

Shop here frequently. Sushi specials aren't bad. That's my moms go to. It's been a pretty good experience. Unfortunately, when I came in to use their coffee grinder they forgot all about our past visits shopping here and would not do me the simple favor and grind the beans. Flipped them the bird as I walked away. Forget them. read more

Just read that this place is owned by RIP OFF King Kullen! That's why it's so expensive! If you are not familiar with King Kullen- which, in the old days, was your basic cheap-o low grade supermarket- PLEASE go inside and LOOK at the prices at King Kullen TODAY. They charge top dollar , possibly 10 to 20 % more than Shop Rite, Stop n'Shop, FoodTown etc. Your brain will explode when you see their prices on "basic nothingness" items! I will not be shopping here anymore. King Kullen has ripped me off Soooooooooo many times over the years just because there was "one in town" and it was "walkable". (I'll never forget paying $5.00 for a bottle of Ocean Spray *fake* Cranberry Juice Cocktail because I was in a "pinch"!) I'd actually rather give my money to Whole Foods . read more

Definitely a stop for anything healthy, organic or just good for you. One of my favorite health food stores. Always friendly & informative staff. Quiet shopping atmosphere. I could spend hours browsing the aisles and fulling my shopping cart. Great place to shop. read more

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A patron of WBN for many years @ have been noticing many changes & not all positive. This one instance I need to communicate to others because it's so painful & frightening. I found out 2 weeks ago that WBN offers fresh juice for a reasonable price, & being an avid juicer, I wanted to stop by & check out the offering. Looked fine to me so when I'm working late & too busy to juice I decided to stop by WBN and officially try the juice. First time went well I felt good after drinking the juice. Then I went back a few days later & this time about a few hours after, I started feeling poorly. Stomach growling, lightheaded, & decided I must be getting sick. Viruses are out & about this time of year. Being that I'm so health conscious I decided to eat lightly & step back a bit for a day or two. Recovered in about 2 days but not quite. Weekend over & working ...Stopped by WBN for some last minute goodies & decided to try another juicing. About 10 min after I drank the juice I fell violently ill only this time feverish, chills, stomach cramps & dizziness. The juice was definitely tainted. I suggest to be awfully careful when visiting that counter ordering fresh juice. My perception is that it may not be cleaned sufficiently. God Bless. read more

I've been here a few times thinking I will get good quality and, knowing it is a "Whole Foods" type store (organic and overpriced items) I decided to give it a try. A carton of regular milk (not organic or anything like it) cost twice as much than the regular grocery store. Price at Wild by Nature for a 1/2 gallon of milk was $3.75. At Waldbaums was $1.80. Yikes!!! In addition, because I was too lazy to drive over to Marty's Seafood (review available), I decided to get Salmon here too. The quality of the fish at Wild by Nature was nowhere near that of Marty's... neither the price! Fresh food items very overpriced too. Rather cook at home. Will save money! Furthermore, read these excerpts from an article found at the "MSNBC webiste" titled "what Organic Really Means?" by Herb Weisbaum: "You know organic has gone mainstream when Wal-Mart starts selling it. In fact, organic products are the fastest growing segment of the agricultural market. The U.S. Department of Agriculture says organic sales jumped 22 percent last year. A growing number of people are willing to pay a premium price to eat what they consider to be superior products and to support farming techniques that are better for the land. But what does "organic" really mean? According to USDA regulations, a product called "100 percent organic" must contain all organic ingredients. If the label just says "organic," a processed food product can have up to 5 percent non-organic ingredients by weight -- if those ingredients are on the USDA's "national list" of approved non-organic ingredients. Until last month, there were only five ingredients on the list: cornstarch, water-extracted gum, kelp, unbleached lecithin, and pectin. But the list just got longer and there's quite a debate taking place as to whether this is good or bad for consumers. On June 9th, the USDA added 38 non-organic ingredients to the national list: 19 food colorings, two starches, casings for sausages, hops, fish oil, chipotle chili pepper, gelatin, celery powder, dill weed oil, frozen lemon grass, and a sweetener called fructooligosaccharides. These 38 items, chosen from more than 600 requested by (organic) food manufacturers, can now be used as minor ingredients in 95 percent organic products if a company can prove to its certifier that an organic version is not available in the quality or quantity needed. Clearly, the organics industry is at a crossroads. Big food companies are trying to capture a market that has been created over the last 25 years by dedicated small farmers and producers. Critics say the expanded national list will make it easier for big corporations to sell organic products without going to all the trouble -- and expense -- of finding all organic ingredients. Where does that leave the millions of consumers who pay top dollar for the organic alternative? Shoppers need to realize there are different degrees of organic. Only those labeled "100 percent organic" are completely free of non-organic ingredients. If you believe in organics, you have a philosophical decision to make about what you should buy. Is a product made with 95 percent organic ingredients better than one that's non-organic? No matter which way you come down on this issue, there must be truth in labeling. We must be able to trust that we get what we are promised. Do consumer advocates need to be vigilant to make sure the new rules are followed and enforced. Absolutely!" I won't dismiss Wild by Nature for a last minute run to the store when I am super-lazy and just want to walk a few blocks from home. But I will have to make sure I am ready to pay twice as much for my laziness... read more

Think whole foods but somehow a bit more pompous. The layout is labyrinth like but the selection is good. Beautiful flowers and some fresh produce, though not the freshest. However I was there on a Sunday so maybe I was on a slow day. Employees seemed to wander the front, although my cashier was pretty great and very friendly. They have organic make up and the what have yous. The boy's mother reckons herself a spiritualist healer chem trail lady so she really likes it. She agrees with others that they're prepared food is nasty. I'll be back if I'm in the area. Better Parking than you'd expect. read more

I love going to this store, they are kind of like a smaller Whole Foods. Very nice lighting, all sorts of natural products to try, and the employees are very friendly and helpful. read more

Ok so it's good to have this place in the neighborhood. This being stated- prices are over the top, the deli is good but not good enough. I eat vegan and while there are many choices, there aren't enough--plus they never change. They also should not put the vegan and vegetarian selections right next to chicken legs and beef and fish. Also, if not everything than most things are simply too oily. The cashiers and management are nice people. The worst experience was the vitamin lady. I asked for something and when she showed it to me I just said that it's much cheaper on Amazon. Where I purchase doesn't warrant her to snidely state to me "that's Amazon and nobody should support that business due to its huge corporate status and that it treats employees poorly." What a mouth and how highly inappropriate. Putting a customer in, according to her, a condescending position source of her anger. Awful!!!! read more

I pretty much love everything about Wild by Nature. I am a frequent shopper here and can honestly say that the quality of everything is top notch. The produce is always fresh. Expensive, but fresh. I never need to check to see if the strawberries look okay or if there are too many bruises in the apples. The fruit is always impeccable as are the vegetables. The sushi is always delicious. I tend to opt for a brown rice vegetable roll which is always a safe route, but I have had other rolls with salmon and tuna and they have all been delicious. I bought some guacamole for a family party one time and I couldn't decide between the Organic kind and the store made. I bought both just to test them out. To be honest, the organic kind was inedible and the rest of my family agreed as well. We are big time guacamole eaters and this was just plain nasty. The store made one however was so good that I went back the very next day and bought another container. The deli area has so many options from sandwiches, to salads, to salmon and italian dishes. Did I mention this place was expensive? I think I did but I'll say it again, 12 bucks for almond butter! There is a large selection of coffees and teas which I love. I wish there was a bigger seating area however. I often come here on my lunch break and grab a few things and feel like I'm being watched when I sit at one of the three tables they have set up inside. The seats are right in front of the cash registers, not really a calm, relaxing play to enjoy a meal. Other than that though, I highly recommend this healthy food store, bring a fat wallet though. read more

Wild By Nature - $8 bucks for an itty bitty green juice. - Grocery Near Me - Huntington, New York

I like Wild By Nature. In general, I like small health food stores that offer a decent selection with good hot food. The vegetarian selection of fresh, prepared foods at Wild By Nature leaves much to be desired. The best I can hope for is some brown rice with peas, and a block of tofu. I'd rather not give a national chain Whole Foods (WF) my business, but I do, because they have outstanding hot food, including some Indian dishes I like, and delicious vegetarian and vegan soups. I can't find any of these things so much at Wild By Nature (WBN). Before you say that WF has better selections because they're a big national chain, I've been to some tiny health food stores that have better hot food than WF, so WBN should be able to do better, as well. So if anyone at WBN/ King Kullen corporate is reading this, please keep this in mind. I want your stores to perform better than WF. read more

'Salight. There are some specialized health-food items I have to come here to buy because I can't find them in any of the 'mainstream' supermarkets, such as vegan chicken salad sandwiches from Natural Power-Fu. These sandwiches are amazing (next to the sushi section) and like finding a needle in a haystack elsewhere. I load up on 4-5 every time I go. Similar items like Beyond Sausage and Burgers, vegan cheeses and spreads are available. They also have health products like spirulina or maca or raw cacao that you can't find in regular supermarkets, plus an assortment of Vitamin-Shoppe things like protein powders, also organic makeup and hygeine products. The problem with the store is that items are grossly overpriced. You can find many of the items elsewhere for a much cheaper price, especially the vegetables. So I would suggest getting your fruits and veggies elsewhere to save money, and then buy the more specialty items here. ANother point: product doesn't seem to move quickly here, so a few times I've purchased expired food. Check the dates. read more

I always have the most odd encounters with strangers at this store. Every time! I do love this store though....I think its slightly cheaper than whole foods. They carry the things I need to get the meal on the table. Daiya- cheddar and now mozzarella! did someone say pizza time!? Nutritional yeast by the bulk and its super cheap. As well as all different kind of bulk nuts you would ever need, Their regular grocery items are a little pricey....like id never buy pasta here, ya know? This is my favorite grocer in the area. read more

This was at one time my go to packaged sushi place. It offered reasonably priced, basic prepacks. Just picked up some tonight. Had to throw it away. It was incredibly salty, and what little I ate tasted fishy. Never again! read more

The only reason I didn't give this place 1 star is because I believe in the health conscious movement and appreciate what this store is bringing to the town. However, I had a disturbing experience with an employee that cannot be ignored. First off, before entering the store he was standing out side with a friend (may or not been an employee) speaking in an offensive way, though not directed at me I felt very uncomfortable. Then as I was shopping, they were walking through the isles eating nuts and throwing them onto the shelves. My friend and I quickly notified the manager of the unprofessional behavior, only to be mocked and intimated by the same employee upon leaving the store. Since when did being intimidated become apart of the shopping experience? Really making question the management here and leaving me with few options to buy health food in town. read more

I shop at Wild by Nature for a specific products since they are a cut above what is available at a "regular' supermarket. Though too pricey for general weekly food shopping I buy all my free range poultry, boneless chicken thighs, sausages, store made peanut butter, baked snack foods and the occasional roasted chicken here. I'm also able to special order specific foods unlike a traditional supermarket. They have a wonderful fresh cut flower assortment which rivals many local florists with their freshness and I can realiably pick up a ready made bouquet on the way to a friend's home for dinner. They have an extensive assortment of prepared meals which seem to be mostly vegetarian. There is a good turnover for food and there is always good activity at the counter. I can't comment on the taste since I enjoy cooking and rarely buy take-out (except for the aforementioned roasted chicken.) The store is very clean and the produce is always fresh. I always enjoyed their smaller sized shopping carts since they felt more "gourmet" but they've just joined the rest of the supermarkets in the size of their carts. Not a big as Costco however. read more

Overpriced, stale bakery, wilted produce (don't use the bathrooms downstairs lol) and one time the Manager was even rude to me! I asked him what some item for sale near the front entrance was and he barked: "WHAT DO YOU MEAN?, IT'S A PLANT! (for sale)" (that much I figured out lol) Often times their "conventional" (non-organic items) are WAY More expensive than Shop-Rite etc, like TWICE as expensive. Sorry, your Non-organic Milk or Produce is Not twice as good, or even better at all than Waldbaum's. read more

AMAZING!! Delicious !! Not only are they healthy, and you even feel healthier walking in, the food is fantastic!! Please , try the deli section. It has kept me going!! Great foods, they could even be carry-on dinners!!!! I LOVE IT!! Thank you!!! read more

Wild By Nature is very similar to Whole Foods, although not as large. Everything that they carry is for the health conscious consumer. Organic produce, organic meats, gluten-free products, a wide array of juices other exotic ingredients that you may not find in a typical supermarket, etc. It's a very nice market, always very clean and well stocked. My only complaint about it is that some items can be a little pricey. read more

I won't shop anywhere else for the most part..with that said..their fish is way expensive, but being I'm a vegan, who cares what it costs : ) and a lot of their fresh veggies are way expensive, organic, and not, but everything else is very reasonable for what you're getting. Maybe it's a hair expensive, but not by a lot. You usually get what you pay for, and being it's going into my body I think I'm worth the few extra bucks. I will say this...it's quite a bit cheaper than Whole Foods. Use their Wild By Nature card and save a few bucks..that helps! read more

Customer service was extremely rude. The manager was yelling at an employee when I was inside. All the cashiers were talking/ cursing and completely ignored me while I was on line. Pretty pricy, but expected for an organic store. Overall, manager and staff: rude!!! Food: it was alright. Honestly though, not worth it. I'd rather drive out to Whole Foods or Fresh Market for better service and same prices. read more

Love shopping here for organic produce, I enjoy the soups they have too. The vegan sandwiches were just awful though. Not a huge fan of their pre made sandwiches. Wish there was more options for lunch. I also bought a lot of essential oils from there and was very happy with them. Employees could be friendlier.. That's why I give 4 stars read more

Came here on a Sunday evening. Very quiet, small spot. Certainly has the necessities with added extras - everything in here bears organic or close to it. Lighting in here was pretty dim, thought that was a bit odd. Prices are definitely higher than what you might see at other grocers. I picked out 6 pcs of truffles to find they were $9 + change = no thanks. Lots of vegan selections. If you are an organic-diet follower then this might be the place for you, otherwise I don't see much need to go here, unless you are crowd adverse. Tried a croissant from the bakery and it was good - not too airy, crust was not dull, butter palatable. The Lake Champlain chocolate bar (dark, caramel) that the store carries was also very good, I made hot chocolate from it to great satisfaction. The organic yellow zucchini/squash was not on par with the croissant, but it is also out of season. Overall not bad at all. read more

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Wild by nature is great they have a wide variety of vegan and vegetarian options . There is a cashew ice cream that is absolutely amazing in the freezer section it's by so delicious wild by Nature is one of the all the grocery stores that carries it and I love it so much. It has been there for almost 20 years and I've been going the entire time that it's been around read more