Good choice, fresh products, light and clean store with convenient parking. The staff is courteous…read moreand friendly.

I shop here often. Here are a couple of suggestions: - the…read morestore has extended hours (7 am-11 pm) daily. - the store honours ad matches to other retailers - incl. WalMart, No Frills, and Food Basics; - the ees are unionized. Note that some products are overpriced so ad matching is IMO a must.

TL;DR/The Short Version: Health Food store. Good prices, comparatively speaking. Good selection of…read moreproducts. The Long Version: I've been a fan of Healthy Planet since they opened their first Ottawa location at Trainyards. They subsequently opened a second location in the Kanata Centrum and now this location on Merivale is their third in Ottawa. It's the space that used to be a Swiss Chalet but stood vacant for quite some time. They just had their grand opening late November 2024. Healthy Planet is a health food store. They sell lots of organic foods and environmentally friendly cleaners, skincare, cosmetics, etc. They also have a vast selection of protein powders and supplements. Their prices are generally lower than other Health Food stores in Ottawa such as Kardish and Natural Food Pantry. The space is large, brightly lit and well organized. In terms of cosmetics and skincare products, their selection is greater than the location at Trainyards. Otherwise, I'd say the selection is the same. Customer service was good in that while I was wondering around, one of the employees asked me if I needed help finding something, which I didn't, so they went back to what they were doing. One thing that could have been improved is that the cash register that cashed me out had a defective point-of-sale machine, or defective wires or something because it froze during my transaction and I had to stand around and wait. The cashier said that it wasn't the first time it happened, it happened earlier that day. Other registers were fine, he said it was only his register. There were some registers that were not being used. Management should have shut down that register, moved the cashier to another register and fixed the problem. Anyway, I went shortly after their first day of opening, so I guess I'll give them time to iron out the wrinkles. Lots of free parking in the shared plaza parking lot. (216)

From the owner: Largest Health Food Store in Canada. By Canadian, for Canadians. Proudly Canadian.read more

My first visit to a Whole Foods Market was years ago, after completing a job interview in Yorkville…read morein Toronto. I definitely remember what I got: a slice of tiramisu. At that time, it was the only Whole Foods in the greater Toronto area. Whole Foods has grown on me, likely because Markham has one and I frequent it often. I don't fit the profile of a typical Whole Foods shopper who tends to carry expensive handbags, must get everything organic, and can afford all things expensive, including tiny bottles of elixirs that extend their years on planet Earth. I like their dairy-free items. I love Carbonaut bread and the entire bakery section, including tiramisu. There are specific items that I get at this store. If I'm looking for romaine lettuce or celery, you'll likely see me at a grocery store that offers these items at normal, cheaper prices. Four years ago, I was in the Glebe and saw this Whole Foods store. I didn't go in. I had already got what I needed at a Metro. On my most recent visit, after spending a few hours exploring the area with a friend, I realized that I needed almond beverage and lemons. I had yet to set foot in any grocery store. They were good reasons to check this store out. I had parked underground. The elevator got me to this store. I exited the elevator on the main floor to hit Winners. This store has a cafe that occupies the entire floor. It was busy just before noon. People must love getting coffee and a baked good here. When I returned just past 5 pm, you could hear crickets on this floor. The cafe was closed. It was different. My local one is still open when I'm there at 7 pm. I have yet to hit the cafe at any Whole Foods location. I took the escalator up to the second floor, which is where the entire supermarket is. I immediately found almond beverage. Organic. Sugar-free. Perfect. I also found the produce area. The Rainier cherries looked good. They were also so expensive that I blocked the price out and moved on. I got a couple of lemons. You could get a bag of six. The price was the same if you calculated how much one lemon was going for, so you might as well pick your own pristine-looking lemons. I looked around. It has the usual salad and hot food bars. You pay by weight, which does add up if you aren't careful. There were lots of snacks and drinks to choose from. A can of flavoured carbonated water was going for $2.69. It makes you wonder how this store determines the prices that it sets. It was enjoyable looking at the plants and flowers. It's a nice grocery store. I had an equally nice woman at the checkout area. I paid for my items with a debit card. I didn't need a bag. My lemons were already in one, so I carried it and my carton of almond beverage to the elevator. It was convenient taking the elevator down to the underground parking lot. I walked to my car, paid for parking, and left. The lemons and almond beverage were great. I'm glad that I got what I needed at this store. I had a fun time shopping here. It's my second Whole Foods that I've been to where it has two floors. We'll see if I return in another four years. Maybe I'll try the cafe... haha! (262)

I mean it overhyped in my opinion! It's pricey and in this economy who ca affort 10& strawberries!read more

Welcoming, kind, comforting atmosphere. Lot's of great organic food options and gluten-free…read morefriendly!

Well laid out store with a big variety of pretty much anything organic, vegetarian and vegan. They…read morehave fresh groceries, meats, oils, vitamins, teas etc. They had coffee from St. Lawrence Valley Roasters which was on my list of local items to buy. Bonus to them for grinding it for me as well. They also had meats in a cooler for sale from nearby 8 O'Clock Ranch. The employees were very friendly and the inside space reminded me of an old pharmacy. They had plenty of people to help and overall I would recommend stopping here for fresh local grocery items or just to check their inventory out! Every town should have a store like this.

Update: this store is no longer open 24 hours…read more Otherwise, my original review still stands. It has less selection than other Metro locations, since it's smaller and sort of an "urban concept" store. For example they don't have the Life Smart brand cheese that I like (that almost all other Metro locations carry) and they also don't have the rice crackers I like :( However, they recently installed a price scanner so you can check the prices of items and I haven't seen this at other locations yet. You can also view the weekly flyer on the same machine. Small location, not as dingy since they renovated. Free parking on-site. (119)

Pretty small grocery store; they don't have a huge selection, nor do they have the best prices, but…read morethey win because they are open 24 hours!! Also, the cookies from the bakery are pretty good!

Ping Fat Lee has been my Chinese pharmacy since 2005 while I was studying TCM. If I need any…read morehealth support or natural ways to heal myself ... Ping Fat Lee is my #1 place to go . The staff is very knowledgeable, professional & helpful.

I have been going to Ping Fat Lee for over 40 years. They have been incredibly helpful and always…read moreprovide me with exactly what I need to fix the problem I have. They are the nicest people I've ever met , always very helpful and very courteous . Thank God for them!

This is the best place that I have come across, in downtown Ottawa on Bank street. I have been…read moregoing there to get my supplements for many years and they are just as good now as they were then. The gentleman/owner that is usually at the cash, is a man full of knowledge, you never go wrong when you ask him questions or advice on his products. I recommended his store to many people I have come across in my bodybuilding life and today I still recommend his store it has everything you need at your fingertips and more.

From the owner: At Nature's Care, we are passionate about helping you reach your health and wellness goals - safely…read moreand naturally. We carry vitamins, herbs, sport supplements, body care products, nutritional bars, probiotics... and much more, at competitive prices. Our on-site chartered herbalist can help you select the optimal combination of products to suite your unique nutritional needs.

Located upstairs by the food court in Billings Bridge Shopping Centre is this health food store…read more Regular prices are a bit high but they have sales and also a clearance section. They have a points system too, but I still haven't accumulated enough points to get anything, lol. Their selection of products is pretty good, except for their fresh breads, much less variety than places like Rainbow Foods, and even Kardish. Service depends on who's working. On my most recent visit I had a cashier who I think should definitely not be working in the field of customer service. I like the Westboro location better (which is my regular location) because all staff that I have encountered there are friendly. Since it's in a mall, there's lots of free parking.

I love these peeps! Staff here are super helpful and chilled out. Once I forgot my bike lock and…read morehad to bring my bike inside, and instead of giving me attitude about it (like their neighbours did - lookin at you Bushtukah), they held the door open for me and didn't bat an eye about it. They are consistently pleasant people! They've got a great selection of products, including a bulk section. A wide range of personal care products, too. I go here for raw honey (makes a great face wash) and oat milk and oat flour. If you like buying unusual but excellent foodstuffs, you'll likely find it here! C'mon, don't be beige.

The best place! My husband and I have been in Canada for a year and have struggled to find high…read morequality, organic, pasture raised/grass fed meat. We found that and more here! Super impressed and equally bummed that we're only in Ottawa for 2 months. If you value quality meat and produce, you will want to check this place out!

Although there are different vendors from week to week, I love this market. The quality of food is…read moregreat, especially the meat and baked goods. Also, my neighbour buys all her milk there and swears by it. There are many organic foods- not just local produce or locally produced items. For example you can buy chocolate at this market. The only thing that I would say is disappointing is that one week your bread guy is there but the next week he's not. It's a little unreliable that way, but every week there are a good number of vendors and the food really is great. Try it!

One of the best sandwiches I've ever had in Ottawa! I got the assorted meats and it was super…read moredelicious! Lots of layers and extremely filling. The pricing was super reasonable for what you get. Sherwood sauce is a must. I can't wait to try more off the menu!

Been going there since I'm 15 in high school hands down the best please for fresh bread that egg…read morebread is so damn good makes the sandwhich so yummy can't wait to go back