Aqua Vida has recently had many upgrades to the store. Besides what they already carry that's a large selection of ethnic foods now available and two extra aisles and increased items. Here's the smallest of things that they carry: Bulk herb selection, dried goods that include chips, greens, sauces, honey, seasoning, canned goods, fresh items, local items, frozen selection that includes ice cream, vegan foods, local foods, other foods, drinks, snacks, large water, refill station, and more. The staff are always super kind and very helpful. We love visiting here and supporting this place. Take a visit and spread the word. read more

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I buy a few great things here that I don't find at other places so that's why I'll leave a couple stars. I called in the other day to ask what brand their bitcoin machine is and the employee very rudely said "I'm not going to check." I guess it would have been too inconvenient to turn your head around for 2 seconds to let me know. Ok no problem. Don't do your job of customer service. read more

Great service and many healthy options that I cannot find elsewhere. Very organized and clean. read more

If you need anything the Mother Earth provides, this is the place to go. Go with that positive energy and that helper will provide you with tips on the roots , herbs or spices your body needs. There's also food and water there if needed. This is my go to place that will cure your ailments if you believe in the goddess we live on and price is not outrageous. Hope this shop will never close. read more

Great little neighborhood market with some nice choices of food. Personally I go there for the Bee Pollen you can get a generous sized bag of some local pollen for around $19. read more

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The water is worth coming back for, I say. The items displayed , carefully selected for resale ; Clearance Cart affords opp to test stuff on final display. Overall, two thumbs up cause clean water puts wind in my sails. read more

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One of my favorite stores in Tucson with a great assortment of healthy foods and other goodies including incense, soaps, etc. Also, the best honey for the best price and water. read more

They seem friendly well greeted when I walked in the door Prices are decent well stocked and they have mostly what I was looking for so yes, I do appreciate the store and the business. read more

First time in this store and I was just amazed at how many items they offered. I specifically went in for vitamin supplement, they have so many to offer. I ended up exploring the market and found some groceries as well. Great store. read more

If you're looking for quality water and dispensers, come here. Aqua Vita also has a substantial stock of teas, herbs, Middle Eastern and Indian food products. I love the selection of incense. This is a small family run shop so we support it as often as we can. read more

I came here looking for sweet violet but they didn't have it (or don't carry it). Alex was nice enough to call someone from the back of the store to check their inventory. I ended up buying other things I didn't intend to buy because the place relaxed me. Great customer service. Some of the items are a tad pricey but I didn't mind. Alex- I'll let you know when I find banafsha. read more

I just call to ask if they had a supplement that my doctor recommended. The person that answered the phone went to look. when he came back said the product name and how it came. I asked him to repeat the name, he spelled it out. I said that is not what I am looking for, he said good luck with your search and hung up. I have been going to Aqua Vita since the opened. Never once have I been treated rudely until today. Guess I'm off to Natural Grocer and Whole Foods read more

This is a unique little store with some hidden vegan gems like BeLeaf and Jolly Llama. If you're vegan, vegetarian or love good food and have gone to all the larger stores like Whole Foods, Trader Joe's and Natural Grocers then you need to stop here for something new. It's a very small, quiet, clean store with incense, bulk, clothing, toiletries, and household goods. It does lean a bit pricier but smaller brands and local stores need to be supported! I also tried their Indian food in their little restaurant in the back. Delicious and fresh! GO! This is a must visit whether you're local visiting. read more

YaY for the NEW AQUA VITA CAFE. Everything is served in disposable dishes cups. Menu changes daily. Vegan, Vegetarian and gluten free options. It's $10 for a 4 item mixed plate with rice. The portion size was Okay, not great. I had the best Pakoras ever here. I had black eyed pea's which were really good, garbanzos yum, mushroom tasty but way too hot temp - burnt my tongue (you know how that sucks and it hurts two days later) and the potato carrot dish that was lacking, needed flavor, it was just like eating boiled veggies: bland and mushy. The dining area is just like six tables in a corner of the store, it's sort of noisy, a ice maker or refrigerator freezer is running loud, but it's still a great place to stop in and grab a healthy bite. Recommend! read more

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Grrat friendly service Cant understand why the customer cant view the distillery, filtration system they boast id so thorough. I've been to other water stores and they have their systems clearly shown behind plexiglass or just you know visible. read more

Great little market for Whole Foods in the neighborhood and you can fill up a gallon of water for .60. I go here for staples, plenty of vegan, plant based, gluten-free items read more

We love this place. They have a great variety of healthy snack options, herbs by the ounce and some last minute staples. The price is a little high on some things which is the only reason I gave it 4 stars. The staff is always friendly and helpful. A great little local grocer! read more

Great alternatives to the choices you get in a typical grocery store. Impressive selection of nutritional supplements, some that I've only seen online. Management was helpful. read more

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Raw milk and raw kefir available here. Call ahead to be sure they have some left!! Delivery days vary.

Great selection of bulk herbs and spices. I'm not sure I'm seeing any benefit of taking Ashwaganda, Mucuna, or any other herb, but apparently they are good for you. read more

More than helpful, more than adequate selection, great knowledge and very caring! I send ALL my clients there! Foods supplements treats it's all available here! read more

I accidentally found this hidden gem today and was so glad I did. I had a hard time deciding what to order from all the items on the vegan menu. I chose #2 and it was simply delicious. I will be back and telling others about this place. So great to support a local family- owned business. read more

Great little health food store. Only place in town i can find my Amber Paste that I like here in town. It's nice to not have to order it online anymore. Great selection of vitamins, herbs, floral essence and organic raw protein powders. read more

I used to get my water exclusively at Aqua vita. While I was there I would get fresh organic produce. Something happened and now they don't have produce. Npw when I go in, I am often the only on in there. Recently found out that they do not TARE the bag used for purchase of herbs. I would be glad to pay a flat rate for the bag for my herbs. But if I want an herb they have put aside for it's high price, and they tell me they DONT TARE the bag (remove the weight of the bag before weighing what is inside it), then I am paying for what ever the herb costs FOR THE BAG, that means the bag costs more when the item inside it costs more. So my first bag herb at $1.50 the bag is 15 cents, but the next item, at 15.00 the bag costs $1.50. They were not kind about it and offered for me to not get the item, for which I came in, with no acknowledgment of the issue. So they lost me as a customer, and my entire purchase, as I dont think it is an ethical way to do business. Nor is it good customer service. Simply decide what you want to charge for the bag. I am not shopping there any more. there are other stores to get water, and incense, and herbs. And especially, good customer service. Oh, and produce. so, yeah. Big thumbs down. read more

Aqua Vita is a total reminder to never judge a book by its cover! This little shop packs a punch. If you're in the market for specialty product that's healthy and organic...definitely check this place out. They have a pretty sizable bulk section of herbs, spices, various healthy powders I can't even pronounce and so much more. In addition to their uber exotic herb and spice selection they have a small grocery section with fresh and frozen product. read more

I visit Aqua Vita as an herb supply shop. They've got groceries and water and "natural living accessories", but I only buy their herbs, so that is the basis of my review. The inventory of bulk medicinal herbs is large, chances are they have the herb you're looking for. They also carry a selection of teas and culinary herbs. The bulk tinctures provide a great convenience. Bring your own bottle and fill up at a fraction of the cost of buying a tincture at Sunflower or Whole Foods. Plus, you can mix your own formula. There is no herbalist on staff, at least not that I've encountered. Initially I thought to take away a star for this. But honest reflection made me realize I like it this way. No herbal authority stands between you and the plant you want to use for whatever you've decided to use it -- and that's a good thing. Once your medicine is made, what to house it in? Aqua Vita carries a small selection of containers such as amber bottles, aluminum tins, plastic bottles, and iron-shut tea bags all at fair prices. read more

I stopped into Aqua Vita with my mother to purchase some specific herbs to make teas. We ended up picking up a few other items as well. I was happy with the selection and the prices, although a few days later we were in Sunflower Market and found the Keifer probiotic smoothie we had purchased at Aqua Vita for a full dollar less. This is to be expected though. The only thing I feel Aqua Vita can improve on is the customer service. Perhaps I am a bit spoiled, I live in Las Vegas now and the ladies that work at the store I buy herbs from there are so eager to assist that I have grown accustomed to people asking me if I have any questions or need any help. At Aqua Vita we couldn't get anyone to make eye contact with us until it was time to pay. Also, parking can be a little tricky. read more

If you're into health foods you should be into Aqua Vita. It is a locally owned and operated health foods store that has the best stock of local and organic produce I have seen in Tucson. Any week I miss the St. Phillips plaza Farmers market you can be sure to catch me at Aqua Vita picking up the Goat Dairy and Raw Milk from grassfed cows that I missed out on. They are the only people in Tucson I know of to carry Raw Cows Milk. They also have some amazing Raw Vegan deserts, next time you are planning on visiting whole foods why not try out Aqua Vita instead and support local business owners and farmers. read more

One of my favorite places to shop for groceries in Tucson! Aqua Vita features a wide variety of organic and vegan products along side many bulk herbs and spices. They not only offer your normal big box organic store items but also provide many local brands of kombucha, gluten-free baked goods, and many fresh foods(burritos, salads, sandwiches) as well. One of the signature products offered is their steam distilled water. Using many methods of filtering and cleansing they product one of the smoothest and purest tasting waters I've ever had. I highly suggest it's use in coffees and teas, you will absolutely taste the difference. Now I will say the prices can be a tad high on some products, but the great customer service makes up for that ten fold, so don't let that scare you away! Shopping local is always a great thing to do. read more

I am definitely a fan of Aqua Vita! I stopped in here for sprouting seeds, found some, and also left with the potential to fulfill several of my pinterest goals! Although not a large store, Aqua Vita has a smattering of goods for most of your healthy/organic/specialized diet needs. I particularly like this store for the extensive bulk herbs section. Here, you'll find herbs, spices, tintctures, DIY beauty, tea etc. all priced by the ounce. The filing station is large enough to let you process more than a few jars at a time and the cashier will kindly tare-out any containers you bring from home before you place products in them. If you've forgotten jars/bottles etc., they not only have the standard plastic bags, but amber glass jars, plastic bottles and screw top jars for purchase at a modest price. I mainly go to the the above section when I visit, but the other reviewers have covered much of what I haven't. Produce is a little on the spendy side for me to purchase it here, but everything else in bulk has really surprised me with its affordability. FYI, I'm excited to DIY my own calamine lotion and clay masks with the assortment of clays I found in bulk. Yay Aqua Vita! read more

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What a unique place in the middle of Tucson. I had no idea Aqua Vita existed until I started on a quest to find ingredients for making homemade root beer. After visits to the Co-op and Tucson Herb Store on 4th Ave, I was told that Aqua Vita may have what I need. Holy Smokes! They have just about any kind of weird or different root/herb/etc that you may be looking for. It's a very efficient, do-it-yourself kind of operation and I walked out of the store with a small bag of sassafras bark that cost me all of $0.67. Aqua Vita is much more than just the herbs, etc though. It's also a whole foods type shop with a variety of organic and natural foods, things that you won't see at your typical big grocery store. read more

Another alternative to the alternative, located in a quiet street with no people. It's pricey but at least it's there if you need an alternative to Sprawl-Mart. read more

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One of the only 2 places in town (that I know of) that sells tofu from Sacramento Tofu Company. This is by far the best tofu I have bought. It's sooo good, and has made my carnivore boyfriend like tofu. When I first started buying the stuff, he would ask me to make tofu stir-frys for him. It's good stuff and nothing at all like the nasty pre-packaged tofu. The tofu is kept in a little water-filled bin in the fridge and is sold by the pound. It keeps really well at home as long as it's kept in clean water. The water should be switched out often, preferably daily. Other goods here include raw milk (cow and goat) and a lot of tasty looking prepared foods. Aqua Vita is not as nice-looking as the Co-Op on 4th but it serves its purpose. I'm glad to see it up and running after the fire. read more

Great little store. Awesome bulk herbs and local veggies. Staff are very helpful and kind.

This place is a hidden gem. Such an extensive inventory of high quality spices/herbs is hard to find!

Aqua Vita is closer to my house than the Co-op, but I always prefer going to the Co-op on 4th Avenue. The produce at the Co-op is way better than at Aqua Vita, and the Co-op has much cheaper prices, even though they are both independent stores (not chain stores like Wild Oats). Aqua Vita does have the best water in town though, so I shop at least once a month to fill all my 5 gallon jugs. They have an extensive filtration system for their bulk water (and a high price to match, unfortunately). read more

Really good find in Tucson for locally business providing good health conscious groceries. If mor people knew and supported them, I am sure the selection would only keep increasing. Would be nice if they had some deli sandwiches and stuff, then I would stop by to pickup lunch almost every day when in Tucson. read more

We get our water here and occasionally some food. The owner and staff are always in good spirits. Shopping here makes for a peaceful experience because it's never really busy, usually steady with a person or few, but not crowded, so you can get around, take your time, and enjoy the experience. read more

I stopped shopping there several years ago. Racist & totally disrespectful owner who is an arrogant young man who obviously knows nothing about customer service or food quality. I bought food on more than one occasion to eat for a quick lunch, both times was spoiled. The disrespect he shows to his father who works as a cashier is very disturbing; publicly yelling at the kindly older gentleman with a turban. I am HORRIFIED that they opened a restaurant inside the grocery store and would NEVER eat anything made or served there for so many reasons. If you STILL consider eating there, check out the bathroom first. I haven't been there for awhile, but unless they've made MAJOR changes, that will be the deal breaker. Because of the BAD attitude and rudeness of the owner, I also now have my delicious, clean and trustworthy water delivered from Sparkletts & want nothing to do with Aqua Vita. Beware. read more

Sometimes these neighborhood markets have iffy produce & some smell bad. And if you're real lucky the employees are rude. But not this neighborhood market. Fresh delicious produce and dairy. Nice frozen food section. The prices are high. But I guess that's to be expected when they don't have the buying power of the big stores. read more