Natural Living Center in Bangor is a top-spot for plant-based eaters like us. (I can't speak for…read moretheir non-vegan produce; but, they seem to carry a lot of local meats, dairy and such.) Their products run the gamut, including a large Asian section. Aisles are nice and wide; lots of refrigerators. Overall, it's clean, bright, and well-stocked. Produce section is, overall, good with a lot of local goods. That said, they sometimes tend to leave withering and browning veggies out on display WAY beyond attractiveness going into decay. (Our last visit had the same rotting celery on display/sale from a visit several days earlier! It was pretty gross-looking. Thus, 4 instead of 5 stars.) Other than that one glaring negative, customer service can be spotty and downright oblivious (but, it's status quo for much of today's young workforce). And, too, expect maximum pricing on, at least, plant-based/vegan products. (Can rival Brewer's Tiller & Rye for outrageous pricing!) These negatives aside, NLC offers a great variety for vegans in Bangor that can't be overlooked! (But, in all honesty, living in Bucksport, we tend to head to Belfast to shop plant-based. However, Natural Living Center recently started carrying a good number of locally-made Midcoast Vegan products (which we LOVE!), so that looks to be a lure for our steady return, for now. And the Asian section....)

The environment is organic and not stiff. Much better than T&R in Brewer - It has wonderful,…read morehelpful, knowledgeable staff that are always around to help. The prices are a little higher than my husband would like to pay, but I don't feel like I am being stolen from as in many other natural food stores. They've been around forever, and I will continue to take my family here as long as they are! My son & daughter have both looked forward to our weekly trips for 15 years

Today was my last shift at T&R after about three years of getting to work with the wonderful folks…read morethere. When I shop, it is so important to me to shop at places that treat their employees well, that are community oriented, and that aren't just another corporate-hell extracting labor and resource from small communities. I thought I'd offer up a little bit of the experience working there for others that are intentional with how they direct their resources: I am not new to the work force but am new to experiencing actual care, support, and trust consistently from a work space. - Certainly new to the comradery of a woman owned, small business, über-focused on a culture of mentorship, collaboration, growth, and providing excellent service and product to the surrounding community. They are truly committed to building long term rapport with return customers and create a cozy, friendly, specialty experience. Things that really stick out as well; each month there is a, 'round-up,' for area organizations, there exists a genuine effort and space for supporting local vendors, there is a general tone of support and excitement/interest for staff (be it hardships or accomplishments/joys). Many of the folks there are entering into the work force for the first time and when it is time to move on, respectively, there is a real sense of supporting their lift-off and keeping the door open for them to have a place to return to. It is inter-generational at T&R and that, in my view, is what ideally a community should be - of course it's a job, and imperfect, and there were little social conflicts here and there during my time, but what few things bubbled up were handled with such kindness, empathy, spaciousness, communication. It was impressive to me that solutions and conversations could take place with respect and calm - having had so many past experiences loaded with tension and just lack of communication at other work places. As a late thirty something human, I learned SO much working there and will always admire and adore the people. I admire the owners and managers terribly deeply, and appreciate how important that space was/is. Yes, it's a business, but TIller& Rye is doing something really special and I could not endorse it more vehemently. Also - I'm queer - the first day I started, the owner (in our little touch base) used my pronouns - something that my previous job of three years did so few times I can count on my fingers). The folks at T&R are imperfect humans like the rest of us - but unlike so so many places I have worked, they are open-hearted, incredibly considerate/smart, practicing connection and community in a way I just have not seen. I hope so much that I find anything close to that moving forward. It may be weird to mention any whiff of imperfection - but I do because it's a place that felt like I could also be my whole, weird, imperfect, odd duck self and that would be okay. Being there reminded by showing me that we're whole, complex, goofy, awkward, flailing, succeeding, trying...and that's life. TLDR: Work there. Eat there. T&R is spot worth your money and worth your time. My heart is full of gratitude as I move onto my next chapter. Cannot thank y'all enough.

We were in the area today and remembered how much of a fun stop they could be…read more They were out of Baked by Joy's ube cookies but we were lucky enough to grab one of the pandan (a naturally fragrant plant that is known as Southeast Asia's vanilla) ones. We also found some cannoli shells which were 50% off, and some imported chocolate hazelnut spread. Service is friendly, store layout and presentation are well thought out, prices are a bit high but they are understandable considering they have some unique and healthy offerings.

My wife and I stop here almost daily - always Friendly -now with a great Pharmacy too !…read more Very glad we have Danforth's as our hometown supermarket !

Decent grocery store with variety comparable to others in the area. Basically a hannaford( same…read morestore brand) with some local retention of ownership that is reflected in the policies and make it a pleasant shopping experience

This is a very stoppable Wallly Mart, I find. Store isn't bombed out, not a lot of open packages…read morelike in other stores and the staff were friendly to me. I don't love close to this one but I am in town enough I would stop in again.

Had my nails done by Jerry in the nail salon. He argued with me for 5 minutes saying that my nails…read morewere artificial. I told him that I had never had artificial nails and hadn't had tips since Christmas. He said he would show me and started grinding my nails. He ground them down so far that 2 of my nails are now broken way down into the nail bed! Run, don't walk away from this salon!!

This was a very unreal experience. The shopping part was decent and we found what we needed but I…read morehad to also use the restroom while there and it was crazy. The blue lights in the bathroom made me feel as though I entered a different (wrong) dimension which soon made sense as once I saw the toilet I immediately gasped as there was a mufkin parasite on the seat! So I went to the other stall and there were deuce splatters everywhere so I had to go back to the bug stall and move the parasite all while trying so hard not to actually throw up. I have never been so traumatized using a Shaws bathroom before. I felt filthy just standing in there and got out as fast as possible.

Clipped my coupons on my home computer Went to store and…read moreAGAIN coupons didn't work What a waste of time and wasn't even like it was such a fantastic deal even with the digital coupons.

Excellent selection. Great prices. Clean floors and products. Small town feel grocery store that is…read morewhat you want on a state level. The service was great I asked a guy where the grape juice was and he didn't weirdly walk with me around the store he just told me the aisle. And was correct.

I absolutely love this store, and the staff are amazing. The produce is fresh, and a lot of…read morevariety. Prices are fair.

This is our favorite store by far! If they don't have something, you can request it and they'll try…read moretheir best to get it for you. We love their staff, and always so welcoming. We also always see the owner with the employees working with them. And their prices are fair, but still low. I also love their sales, it's our go to store!

From the owner: When you go shopping, you want an easily navigable store, great deals and quality food. Brewer IGA…read moreis a grocery store that meets all these criteria. You'll find shopping is easy as pie when you come to our store.