The cashier was really mean! Everyone else was friendly and helpful. I wrote to the company,…read moreexplained the circumstances, and suggested they help that employee understand about the "invisible handicap" I have, and, three weeks later, they haven't responded. This makes me not want to support them. That said, it's a nice store, clean and well stocked. Good organic products, and their bulk walnuts are refrigerated, which really impressed me! The prices are what you'd expect, though I did find that some of their produce was very reasonable. It's hard to find nice, fresh organic produce, but they have it.

I have always really liked this store but this week despite the provincial mask mandate, staff were…read morenot wearing masks, or had them on but below their chin, and customers were coming and going freely without masks. Sadly this environment isn't safe for me and my family to shop in.

I wish I hadn't waited an entire month to visit this store! It is a special shopping experience. I…read morehad someone ask if I needed help and they guided me rather than pointing in a direction. I found exactly what I was looking for with their help. The selection of items from fresh food to whole supplements made me wish I had come more financially prepared for the shopping experience! Everything is clean, organized, and the setting gives off such a relaxed ambiance without feeling uptight or too trendy. I would shop here every single day if I was closer and had need. I look forward to coming back in a couple of weeks and will get more in depth with my shopping experience as I explore every nook and cranny this wonderful place has to offer. Friendly service, no empty shelves, and everything I picked up with fresh!

Can a person have a favorite grocery store? I say yes! My friend and I were here every day during…read moreour vacation and found everything we needed and then some. I loved the variety of foods that were offered and it all felt geared toward your health (fun was definitely sprinkled in). There's even a cute coffee stop in the store that we also frequented a couple of times. I'm still thinking about that blueberry match. Can't wait until I'm back in May as odd as that may sound lol.

Cute little store that has a lot of offer. Checked out the meat and pie selection, local honey and…read morecrafts. It's all there. Ended up getting local cider and some chocolate. Neat little market with lots to offer.

Cute local market right on 20! All things local here: fruit, vegetables, jam, milk, meat,…read morechocolate, etc. Good selection of frozen meat. We bought a Whidbey pie and it is delicious. Things are a pretty expensive here, but keep in mind it really is a local business with local items on the farm and around the local area and island. The lady at the counter was nice and talked to us about the pie.

I am astounded at how great this place is! I contacted all the main bakeries on Salt Spring for a…read morenon-gluten/sugar/nuts birthday cake, and H&B was the only one to come through and at a very reasonable price. I ended up with an 11" tart with coconut flour, custard, raspberries and dark chocolate, and all organic. Just amazing and incredible. Can't wait to order from them again. Thanks Mathew!

On April 6th, 2011, my wife purchased almond butter on sale at this store. My wife checked the best…read morebefore date before she went to open the product, and it was September 28th, 2010. When she called to voice the issue, she was told that the product was fine, we should eat it, and they would not take it back. When she explained due to medical advice, I cannot consume a product that is beyond its best before date or aged and that the consequences could be fatal, they offered to take the product back. However, they showed no intention to alter their policy to knowingly sell expired merchandise. When we asked to escalate our issue to a manager, we were told our only option was to email the owner. We find this unacceptable. Our business was sacrificed over an item worth only a few dollars. Customers clearly are not important to this business. We strongly recommend you avoid dealing with this business.

Love this place! I am shocked they don't have more reviews, let alone any good ones. Great prices…read moreon most things. Love the variety. Friendly workers. Love it! :)

This place is a must stop for those who venture to Pender Island! If you want delicious pre-made…read moremeals - dips - soups, a fantastic cheese selection, baked goods, condiments galore, and a multitude of goodies - this is your place! Someone named Amanda (I assume is the owner) makes the most amazing dips! We got them all along with cheeses and meets for an epic charcuterie board. My favourite was the pimento, and French onion dips. My friend loved the artichoke and salsa (note - this was heavily cumin forward). We also got their hummus which is basic (and is named so). My fave cheese was their garlic herb cheese but we didn't go wrong with their variety. I also got all the vegetarian alternatives here! Well priced and stocked! I regret not getting their in-house backed tortilla chips! They offered samples that I tried on my way out! Rookie mistake! Don't miss this place! It's a must when visiting the island!

* My kind of store *…read more Ok, if I lived on Pender Island this is DEFINITELY where I would be doing my grocery shopping. This little store focuses heavily on organic and ethnic foods. The selection was quite impressive. In fact it looked like a mini version of Famous Foods in Vancouver (http://www.yelp.ca/biz/famous-foods-vancouver#hrid:WwIBf4hsEi5WU0nm1P3hJQ), and the prices were not terribly much higher than Famous Foods - which is amazing considering it is a small store on an island with high transportation costs. The prices for items which were also available at the bigger Tru Value (http://www.yelp.ca/biz/tru-value-foods-pender-island#hrid:HIXC7EuR2wBNHJFzCksezA) were actually lower here for things like organic milk, eggs, etc. What a pleasant surprise. There were also Japanese, Chinese, Indian, Polish, German, Italian, and other products making for a very nice selection. I get the impression they will source whatever people request as well if there is something you need. Nice little store!

This was such a delightful find. Driving up to visit a few of my fav vegan spots in B'ham, I…read moredecided to change plans and veer east towards Arlington to finish my morning latte & oatmeal (picked up in Everett prior to) in a chill setting. Located on the main drag, walking up to the storefront, the signage was thoughtful and pleasantly detailed. Venturing inside, the whole feel isn't much to brag about (mostly drab, outdated vibes and inexpensive lighting). There are a few spread out pieces of what appears to be 90's era stock contemporary Frasier-esque artwork along the walls to give credit there. Just really no "pulse" and understandably so during global health crisis. The main reason I wanted to jump on here was for their SELECTION. Oh. My. God. I mean, sure, you could find Lara Protein bars at WF, bulk spices at Central Co-op, natural/organic snacks at PCC, multi-purpose natural new-brand-to-me cleaner at Marlene's Market & Deli, No Cow bars at QFC - that's all definitely cool - BUT for a store of this size, in such a dated space and in this small rural town, the sheer selection of goods is really super impressive & truly admirable! Seriously, I was grinning at times like a kid in a candy store - and this tends to happen more-so when you can realize and appreciate certain things. Some lesser-known unique products that stuck out at a glance were D'vash nectars, Pukka Tea milled blends, numerous brands new to me, etc. I was so happy for this unexpected detour. Plus, they're just some of life's most interesting detours, anyway. My curiosity was livid but I managed a small haul for a No Cow lemon meringue bar, squash/veggie/herb pretzels and GloryBee organic date sugar (I'd no idea approx 1/3 of date sugar volume has fiber - rad!). One thing to note was that many items were "expired". Depending on the ingredients, expired items can be 1 of many things: 1) gross, toss out; 2) still edible but perhaps more bland; 3) still edible and wouldn't know the difference. Ask the online community if you want some expiry guidance or call them. Compared to perishables, shelf-stable product "expiry" limits technically can vary wildly from printed dates so just check & learn about them. One older lady was working between the 2 adjacent spaces. She's really quiet and I didn't seek any help during my perusing but at checkout she seemed rather pleasant with a few questions I had and gave me half-off for the expired items. Get your derriere up/down/over here and check it out for yourself with an open-mind to see where your eyes wander and products you learn about. if driving this far from Seattle/etc is discouraging, then just combine the day trip with other local activities/places to visit/try - make it a field trip! *** This review was written during the local COVID-19 Advisory as businesses were limiting operations. Contact the business to verify operational changes ***

A small "Mom & Pop" shop with a solid selection and great service. Considering it's the only health…read moreand natural foods store around for miles, I think they fit the bill nicely. Shelves are jam packed, but if you need it, they probably have it. Go visit. Talk to the knowledgeable owners and it might become your new favorite place for vitamins. Much better than buying from an online retailer. Shop local!