I have had Simply Wholesome bookmarked for YEARS, but I hardly ever found myself in the area to…read morestop by. Well, my family and I just moved into the neighborhood, so I finally got the chance to check it out. I honestly felt like a tourist walking around. Half of the store is a market filled with supplements, herbs, oils, snacks, and other health products, while the other half is a restaurant. I took my time walking down every aisle just to see everything they had. The prices were a little higher than what I've seen elsewhere, but they definitely carry a great selection. My husband and I tried the jerk chicken patty and the shrimp & crab patty. Both were really good, but the jerk chicken patty was my favorite. I also ordered the Austin Martin smoothie, and it did not disappoint. Now that we live in the neighborhood, I know I'll be back often to try more things on the menu.

I've been coming to Simply Wholesome for over 25 years, and it's still one of my favorite places to…read moreeat in Los Angeles. My go to order is always the veggie burrito. It's so good! I also love their tacos and the Tropical Banana Whip smoothie. Everything is always fresh, flavorful, and made with care. What keeps me coming back isn't just the food--it's the atmosphere. There's always a sense of community when you walk in. I've enjoyed the live music, attended community meetings there over the years, and have had so many great conversations with people. It's one of those places where you feel welcome the moment you walk through the door. Simply Wholesome has been bringing people together for decades through healthy food, culture, music, and community. Places like SW are rare, and I'm grateful it's still here. If you've never been, do yourself a favor and check it out. You'll understand why so many of us have been coming back for years.

I went here on May 3rd after struggling with symptoms for several months and not finding much…read morerelief elsewhere. The process was definitely different from a regular doctor visit, but honestly, it was a really interesting experience. Since the practitioner doesn't speak English, I translated my symptoms into Chinese using Google Translate and showed him my phone. He checked my tongue and pulse very carefully before writing out a custom herbal tea prescription entirely in Chinese characters. You then take the prescription to the front counter where they prepare the herbs into 5 separate bags. Each bag lasts 2 days, and you boil the herbs for about an hour, strain the tea, and save the rest for the next day. I'm not going to lie -- the tea tastes STRONG. Very earthy, bitter, and honestly like dirt lol. Each boiled tea bag yields 24-32 oz. that needs to be consumed warm, preferably in one sitting after lunch. It was hard to drink, but after finishing my first cycle (10days) I noticed a huge improvement in my symptoms. They explained that most people do 2-3 cycles using the same prescription for full results. I genuinely feel a lot better. I paid $20 for consultation + $85 for the tea. If you use the prescription and 2nd time you only pay for the tea of $85. They take credit cards but there is a $6 transaction fee.

The line was out the door & it took about an hour to be seen by the doctor. It is $20 CASH for the…read moreconsultation & he asks to check your wrist pulse & your tongue. He then writes a prescription on a piece of paper & uses his phone to translate the diagnosis. It took less than 5 minutes. Then you go the herbalist staff at the front counters & they give you the pricing for the treatment & you can decide if you want to do it or not. The treatment was $100 for mines & $90 for my moms. They take about 30 mins to prep the herbs & roots then explain the procedure & the process of how to make the teas. Cool experience! Tbh I did not drink the teas and my mom did, she said she felt like it gave her some energy.

Food: this has been on my bucket list! Got the Strawberry Glaze Skin Smoothie (aka Hailey Bieber),…read moreArugula with Fig salad side, and Chicken Roti sandwich. I had them make the smoothie without collagen as that is a beef product. It literally took 21 minutes on a Wednesday. It was ok, a little sweet with the stevia. I asked how many calories and they wouldn't tell me. Only that it's meant as a "meal replacement " and is between 500-1200 calories. Oof! I'll stick with the healthy superfruit smoothie from Toastique. The salad was good with the figs standing out and the sandwich was delicious. Lots of avocados. Ambiance: everyone is there for the prepared foods and smoothies. The grocery aisles were fairly empty. There's a few bar stools by the entrance so we ate there but most take to go. Parking: very small light with complimentary valet. Luckily we got a spot. Note there's a 30 minute parking limit! Price: $53 for the above 3 items.

This over-hyped, over-priced grocery store (imagine if Whole Foods was too cheap and not healthy…read moreenough) sells uber-popular smoothies. Extremely over-priced (nearly $20) but incredibly addictive, and you can actually taste the quality. I am obsessed. The rest of the store is just a marked-up Whole Foods. But that strawberry smoothie really is that delicious.

So glad I discovered a new grocery store that's not part of a mega-corporation like Whole Foods…read more The prices are reasonable and the selection is great! Their grab and go offerings hit the spot for a quick bite and the smoothie bar.....they're not charging $25 for a god damn drink!

I have NEVER EXPERIENCED SUCH RUDE CARS CUTTING ME SO BADLY! This Subaru SUV just cut me off when I…read morewas first heading into the driveway. I reported this incident to Management and stated they need to hire a security guard because people here are ruthless and RUDE! I had to park behind and walk and I am even handicapped. NOT A COOL PARKING PLACE! It's dangerous and I'll probably not come here as often. I'll take a picture of the ride personally who had the balls to cut me off and she was an Asian woman.

I went to Whole Foods Market this morning around 8:00 a.m…read more A few days ago, I saw on social media that Amazon Prime members can get 50% off select Van Leeuwen and McConnell's ice cream at Whole Foods Market, so I decided to go and pick up a few pints. I had stopped by on Thursday evening, but by the time I got there, most of the ice cream was already sold out. I figured there would be a much better selection if I went early in the morning, so even though it was the weekend, I headed there almost as soon as I woke up. As I expected, there were plenty of ice cream flavors available early in the morning, which made me really happy. I ended up buying three flavors: Van Leeuwen Dubai Style Chocolate Cone, Van Leeuwen Sicilian Pistachio, and McConnell's × See's Candies Vanilla California Brittle. I tried all three, and every single one was absolutely delicious. I also picked up some organic mustard and white balsamic vinegar. When I checked out, a young male employee helped me. I asked him if the 50% discount on the ice cream was for Amazon Prime members, and he confirmed that it was. Then I asked him how to show that I was an Amazon Prime member, and he kindly explained the process. He even put all of my groceries into the shopping bag I had brought with me. He was very friendly and helpful, which made my shopping experience even better. When I was picking out the ice cream, an employee who was stocking items nearby kindly held the freezer door open for me. I really appreciated that as well. He suddenly held the door, so I looked up in surprise. He said he was just trying to help, so I thanked him I also love that Whole Foods Market is within walking distance of my home. It's so convenient, and they always have a great selection of high-quality products. Just a heads-up: The 50% off ice cream promotion for Amazon Prime members runs through July 7th. If you're not an Amazon Prime member, you can still get 44% off instead.

Okay I have a love hate relationship here. I love it here because you can park in their parking lot…read morefor I think 90 minutes validated parking which is perfect to shop inside. The negative is the other people that visit with their dogs. I know Whole Foods can't control it, but not sure why people come with their pets, its kind of crazy. However this review is really for their coffee shop. I saw it recently start on the inside and it had a really interesting menu and flavor combos so I wanted to try it. The service was fast and attentive and the person was really enthusiastic. We got the matcha latte and I think it was like a brown sugar one latte and both were decent, but nothing special. The prices were really good though. But would I get this again, probably not unless I really want some espresso. Great concept, but would like more interesting flavors and better coffee!

I've been coming to Lazy Acres for over a year, ever since moving into the neighborhood, and I'm…read morereally glad this store replaced the old Rite Aid. It feels like a huge upgrade. Overall, this is easily one of my go-to grocery stores in LA, and I literally stop by almost every day. The store is always organized, clean, and easy to shop. Not everything is organic, but they carry a lot of great products, and the overall selection is strong. I usually get my daily produce here, and I also buy wine here pretty often. The water refill area is always kept clean, which I appreciate, and their fresh juice section is one of my favorite parts of the store. The larger juices come in plastic, but the price on the orange juice is hard to beat, so I keep going back for it. I also like their prepared food section. During one stretch I was buying it pretty often and was always happy with the options, especially since a lot of the food avoids seed oils and uses grass-fed beef. They even have a live kitchen where you can sign up for classes and participate in food prep, which is a really cool touch and makes the store feel more thoughtful and community-oriented. The staff is another big plus. I've interacted with a lot of the cashiers and employees here, and they've all been sweet, personable, and genuinely pleasant to talk to. You can tell the people working here care and that the store is trying to offer a better experience. My only real issue is the meat and fish section. I've tried a lot from it over time--chicken breast, wings, ground wagyu, marinated items, branzino--and too often I've felt like I wasn't getting the freshest product. That's the one department that has consistently let me down. It's disappointing because the rest of the store is so strong. I also don't really understand why the wagyu ground beef costs almost double when it's formed into patties, but that's more confusing than a dealbreaker. At the end of the day, I still think Lazy Acres is one of the best grocery stores in LA, especially for convenience, cleanliness, product mix, and staff. But I've pretty much told myself to stop buying meat here, because for the same price I can get much better quality from a proper butcher. Since it's only a 3-minute walk from me, I'll absolutely keep coming back, just with a little more selectiveness about what I buy.

I included photos of the new rib eye in the case and a photo of my rib eye from last week. I…read morelearned that the organic ranch they work with got bought out. The new rib eyes aren't marbled at all. I'm really upset about this because their organic rib eyes are some of the only meat I tolerate with my medical condition mcas, mainly because of the high fat content. I really really hope they seek out a new ranch that's comparable to what spring lake ranch was prior to being bought out. It seems like the new owners of the ranch aren't holding themselves to the same standard quality wise. I still love lazy acres. I just hope this gets fixed.

Went on a Tuesday afternoon. There's a parking lot…read more Went in and saw how clean and organized the place looked. It was fairly busy, but it was easily accommodating to all who were in there. Everyone had friendly and inviting faces. There were plenty of choices of food varieties. The food tasted fresh and newly made. When I am in the area I will return for more!

There aren't very many grocery spots in this part of the downtown area so having one here is nice…read more This one is nice because it has a prepared section and grab and go, along with organic produce. They have a lot of similar Erewhon-style items in their prepared food section. The place is smaller but for the area it's sufficient. Their prices are probably in between Whole Foods and Erewhon. Convenient place for those in the area, or stopping by. Prices: $3-$25 Parking: free lot or street parking Dietary: lots of vegan or vegetarian prepared items, smoothie and juice bar, grab and go Seating: they have a seating area

Unique vitamin and supplements and packaged herbs in bulk. Sodas or quick lift sports drinks? The…read morepersonal attention is the best on Foothill and the East Pasadena strip east of the 210frwy. Vitamin shops which have set up corporate sales and hire just anyone who applies meaning joe shit the rag man with attitude to boot? Jus sayin let the buyer beware and patronize your peer and community folk! Lazy and those in need of an uptick and grooming lecture need not apply? Remember those of you from abroad please know it's called underarm nonaluminum deodorants? Yes?

The Staff is great, friendly and very knowledgeable. This is the "best" health food store around…read more The prices are fair as well. I would recommend Health Food City to everyone who's serious and at the very least curious about taking control their health!