LOVE you guys! best service and prices in the (natural, organic) Universe! If they don't have it,…read morethey will get it. Staff is more knowledgeable than any other natural health store in the city.

Now newly renovated, the store is much more organized, and it is much easier to find what you are…read morelooking for. When the store first opened, Wallace said it was his mission to provide goods at the lowest prices he could. The owners are really nice, and true to their word, they do their best to keep their prices low. To this end, sometimes they don't have something in stock, because they can't get it for a good price. Or they have a lot of something else, because that was how they could get a good price point. There can be virtue in calling ahead to see if they have what you need in stock. And they will always do their best to get something for you if they don't have it. We love supporting a local store, especially when run by really decent human beings. Highly recommend.

Tip: Sign up for a Big Carrot rewards card. It's free. You earn points towards a discount off your…read morefuture bill at either of its two locations. After spending an afternoon with friends last Sunday, I decided to check out this The Big Carrot store. The first store still exists on the Danforth, which I enjoy frequenting when I'm in the neighbourhood. This location is the second one situated in the Beaches, which is where I grew up. I attended high school a few blocks away from this store. Back in the day, the southeast corner of Southwood Drive and Kingston Road had a donut shop called Dip 'n Sip. I would cut through the parking lot to head southbound on Southwood to head home. This donut shop was a hangout for bikers and students from my high school. It wasn't my thing, but it's weird that I couldn't cut through the parking lot. A six-story condo building occupies this corner, with this The Big Carrot on the main floor. My concern has always been where to park if you wanted to visit this store. I followed a sign that led me to underground parking in a laneway behind the building. Nice! I like that there's an automatic garage door. It keeps your car cool in the summertime and free of precipitation outside. I went through the door leading to the elevator. You can grab a cart before you head upstairs. I didn't know whether I needed a ton of groceries, so I simply went up the elevator to the main floor. I then walked through the door. The Big Carrot is the local version of Whole Foods Market. You can find everything from coffee beans with a grinder, to individual portions of a steak in the meat section. I loved looking at grab-and-go meals. The chicken pot pie looked so good. I was tempted to get one, but I had made a lot of food at home. Next time! I find this place fancy when you get the rotisserie chicken section and it has herbes de provence all over each whole chicken. Wow! I like frequenting grocery stores. They open my eyes and tastebuds. Lemony hummus? Sounds great! Organic red watermelon chunks? They were such a glowing red that it stopped me in my tracks. The produce looked exceptionally fresh. I was a happy camper looking at healthy basil plants. I nearly bought one! This place has food that caters to various dietary needs. I saw gluten-free wraps and Daiya cheeze, for instance. There's a smoothie bar. It was busy with a couple of folks in line waiting for their smoothies. I saw hair dyes with natural ingredients. I also saw face wash, cleaners, and more. This store carries the Andalou line of lotions, toners, and more that I like. The drinks section is incredible. I saw raspberry mojitos in a four-pack of cans that looked appealing. If you don't want to commit to a pack of drinks, you can get individual ones that are nicely chilled in the fridge. This place has comparable prices on individual cans of Zevia. A can goes for $1.69, which is the same price at Whole Foods. I picked up a can of Zevia root beer and a can of Crazy D's cherry cola. I headed to the checkout area. The woman who cashed me out was nice. She asked me if I had a rewards card. I didn't. She got me one and said that I simply needed to sign up for a free online account to activate it. Cool! I paid with a credit card. I tapped and was good. I thanked her and headed to the elevator to get to my car. I had the cherry cola as I headed home. I wasn't crazy about this Crazy D's flavour. It's a prebiotic cola. I don't mind it. It simply didn't taste like cherries, likely because it had lime and lemon mixed in. It tasted more like a subtle, watery fruit punch. I love Zevia root beer, which made up for the horrible cherry cola. It was creamy and tasted like good root beer, but without the sugar. I enjoyed my visit to this grocery store at long last. I hope to drop by more often when I'm in the neighbourhood, now that I know where to park! (206)

I was especially disappointed to see this at a store that promotes itself as a destination for…read morehealthy, organic, sustainable, and trustworthy products. The product had a newer packed-date label placed over an older one. After peeling the top sticker back, I found an earlier date underneath (photos attached). For a market that emphasizes transparency and quality, this felt misleading and damaged my trust as a customer. I understand mistakes can happen, but food labeling should be clear and honest. I hope this practice is reviewed more carefully going forward.

I had an amazing experience at Healthy Planet today. I popped in today to price shop the Coco…read moreAminos. Daniel assisted me and provided exceptional service. He googled Coco Aminos to ensure he gave me the right product. My goal was to buy it at Whole Foods where I noticed it was cheaper. Daniel shared I should buy it at HP and they could price match it which was great. In additon he upsold me on buying a huge bag of dried hibiscus and some tahini. All things I did not plan on buying but I am so glad I did. I made an excellent salad dressing for my salad with the ingredients and a refreshing and healthy beverage with the hibiscus, I am extremely grateful for the excellent service provided, professionalism and product knowledge Daniel was able to provide. I will definitely be back again soon!

Healthy Planet is a great health food store that has become my go-to destination for all things…read morechocolate and snacks! The selection of products is outstanding, offering a wide range of organic foods, vitamins, supplements, and natural beauty products. Some staff are helpful. They provide great recommendations and insights into the best products for your needs. The store is well-organized and easy to navigate. There are weekly sales on various products. I appreciate their commitment to quality and health. The variety of options they offer makes it easy to maintain a healthy lifestyle. I love picking up the occasional chocolate bars and Hardbites that goes on sale.

Outstanding service, great selection, helpful people. I was really impressed with the salesperson…read moreand his knowledge.

I don't think customer service is in their training manual…read more To be honest the attitude I was given was so rude on a basic human level. I had to order multiple times through their online system to no avail. I got the text messages. I got the email confirmation, but after waiting 4 hours I was told (like you would speak to a snotty child) that they did not receive the order and could not look up my order by using my phone number, address, or order number. Then, I can hear on the other end of the phone that one of the staff members found my order, at which point I was told that it might get to me by the end of the evening but could possibly be another 2 hours. I completely understand that you all are busy, but that doesn't give you the right to dismiss folks like they are trash. From here I decided to request a refund. When I asked for a receipt I was told that they don't know how to do that....it's 2020 folks I can attend a zoom gender reveal party but I can't get a refund receipt emailed to me? Friends--when you know better, you do better. Be kind to your neighbours and your customers. Coming from a place of compassion is a choice. I hope everyone else has a pleasant experience.

Recently discovered this place through some neighbourhood friends. I'm new to the area and everyone…read morewho I meet recommends their fav spot, Moberly was a common one mentioned by all. Eager to try, I decided to venture in and look at the offering. They definitely have a good selection of pantry, dairy, snacks and bulk items. The fresh food section is not as great but the rest of the products make up for it. The staff is friendly and the store has great products at low prices. It's nice to be able to shop organic and natural products without breaking the bank!

Everything is awesome…read more. just wish this store was open earlier (8am) so I can pick things up after a spin class or yoga class or later (to 9pm) so I can pick stuff up after rush hour traffic.

Great produce at fair market prices, and great owners and staff! It's always a pleasure to shop…read morehere. We are so lucky to have "Root" in our hood!

I recently purchased milk from Raise the Root and, regrettably, the experience was profoundly…read moreconcerning. Upon consumption, I immediately detected a flavor profile that I can only describe as distinctly raccoon-adjacent. To clarify, I do not possess prior experiential knowledge of raccoon milk. However, if one were to computationally approximate what milk extracted from a raccoon would taste like, I am approximately 97.4% confident that this product was within the acceptable margin of error. The taste was strange, vaguely woodland-oriented, and deeply unsettling. At several points, I found myself examining the carton for evidence that I had accidentally purchased a small-batch artisanal raccoon dairy product. I am not literally alleging that Raise the Root is distributing raccoon milk. I am simply stating that my sensory experience has provided me with an alarming amount of circumstantial raccoon-based evidence. Overall: unpleasant milk experience. Gross taste. Significant raccoon energy. Would not purchase again. 1/5 stars.

Best grocery in the area!! Plus SO much more. They've got a wide selection of products, kitchen…read morewares, toiletries. Locally sourced foods of all types, organics. Knowledgable, friendly staff. New items to try regularly. Refill station. Also great place for small gifts! Hand poured candles etc. Amazing little store that packs a big punch!

Hey now, you might not need to trek outside east Leslieville for your finely tuned healthy…read morelifestyle needs. This is a small store but has many items you won't find anywhere else without a substantial transit. Were you going to Rowe Farms all the way west near Riverdale for 'ethical meat'? Well they got some here. Were you going all the way up to west Danforth for some organic goods (or that aspartame-free, xylytol gum)? Well they got some here (and 4 flavors of gum). They have a reasonable selection of bulk bins at the back of the store, and the owners seem nice (it's a new store, still honeymoon, we'll see in a few months if they're not bitter and jaded...) Main complaint is that it's small and necessarily has limited selections, but for a small store of this nature: 4 stars.

I was looking for a health store close to my office and saw A1 Nutrition on my way to the GO Train…read moreone day. The staff are friendly and very knowledgeable. They carry a great selection of St. Francis products like virgin coconut oil. The prices are on par with other stores in the area. I think I've have found my go to place! I just wish they had a working website.

If you work along the Toronto path downtown, and if you need some herbal, health and nutritional…read morefood. It is in standard life center. I love their service. The staff quite know where the product is. Lots of staff to help for a small store. They have comprehensive brand even with the rare product I want. They even have a holistic doctor (I guess) to answer your question. They have a royalty card for 10% off and 20 %. For price, I just really surprise that they are a bit cheaper than other chain nutritional food store. So, I definitely will go there again if I need some vitamin and herbal stuff and etc.

Yes, it's a little pricier than average, but the broad selection of items is excellent and the…read moreowner/ manager has always been super-accomodating about ordering in specific items for me on a bi-weekly basis. Saves me from having to leave the neighborhood to shop. Really glad to support this local business!

I had a couple vegetarian friends in town and we stopped in here to grab some stuff for their stay,…read moreand now my wife has been coming ever since. While everything is a bit pricey, that is usually the standard when buying organic. They do have a lot of different types of foods and snacks too. I'm all about the blue corn nacho chips they have and the organic salsas to pair. I'm pretty sure not everything in the place is actually organic... But all in all, since this place is here for the few times I will ever need it, and because the other organic market in the area is even more expensive, I'll give this place 4 stars.