Best smoothies in all of Chicago! Employees are beyond nice and patient! Got the bun in the sun and…read moreby accident someone banged into me at the store, which made me drop the smoothie. The owner made another smoothie at not cost and no issue! Every smoothie is made with fresh ingredients!

This store is tucked away in the Gold Coast, near Ace Hardware (at which I am almost a regular) and…read moreMaple and Ash (not so much). I ventured in for a smoothie before an afternoon event. The service was efficient and the woman behind the counter walked me through the smoothie offerings. I opted for a green smoothie that I believe had dates and banana. The ordering process is a bit confusing for a first timer --a receipt is given after the order is placed, and it has to be taken to the front of the store to pay. Then, it is marked paid and a person is able to go back to the smoothie bar/cafe to pick up the order when it is ready. While waiting for my order, I looked around at the grocery/market portion. Some of the items looked interesting, but it was unusual not to have prices listed. I'm pleased that I was able to support this local business and will keep this in mind as an option for healthy, on-the-go purchases when in this area.

Great variety of all health products!! I try to go here instead of Whole Foods or CVS when I need…read morecold medicine or vitamins which they have healthier brand options of everything. I get my protein powder here and they have a section of loose herbs that I like to try as I learn more about herbal teas.

I shopped at Life Springs quite a bit when I lived nearby…read more Since then I have moved quite a distance away and dont have a good health food store in my area, so I am forced to buy online. Today after putting in a good sized online order, I was curious to check how prices lined up with Life Spring. I still have some containers of supplements I bought when I was last in the area so I was able to make comparisons. TO MY SURPRISE, THE PRICES AT LIFE SPRING WERE EQUAL OR LESS THAN THE ONLINE SUPPLIERS THAT I THOUGHT WOULD HAVE BEEN CHEAPER! So, to anyone tempted to save money and buy online, forget it! You will do as good or better with Life Spring! Plus, you will be dealing with some real nice local people who deserve your business!

Soup is my absolute favorite food group. If you're like me, you know that all soups are not created…read moreequal. Offering a quality selection -- one with both flavor and variety (I'm looking at you, tomato bisque ) -- this corner store has earned its spot on the repeat list. I went with the vegan mushroom vegetable and the borscht (omg hi!). Both very good, I'd recommend the mushroom, but wouldn't say no to the borscht a second time -- I'll never say no to a borscht! Borscht can do no wrong. The shop is quaint and calming. Some standouts for me: LARGE selection of dried herbs+, small fresh bakery counter, ready-made home cooked meals or sides, and a meat chest with meat by the pound -- including the "whole animal" bits that pets love. I've been twice now, will be back for more soup-sperimentation! P.S. They are priced like they know their worth though, so just be mentally prepared for that.

Plenty of selection from this small corner Amish market. Came here specifically for their eggs but…read moreended up getting 100 dollar worth of groceries to try.

Oh my! What a wonderful adorable charming store! I had an hour to browse all the stores in this…read moreneighborhood and ended up spending the full hour at this store alone. I couldn't stop gathering gifts for friends - soaps, perfumes, etc. Personally, it's so good to know we have a store in Chicago that's specializes in natural/ alternative solutions to health issues - from teas to supplements, and so many formulations with clean ingredients. I can't wait to return!

Saw this location online and it looked neat we went. There are so many items and I mean so many to…read morechoose from. I liked that it as organized very clean.

I've been going to JD Mills for nearly a decade and I absolutely adore this store! I'm trying hard…read moreto stay away from the chain supplement stores (I'm looking at you Vitamin Shoppe!) and doing my part to support local and so far it's been paying off. They not only sell vitamins and supplements but it's also a small health food grocery store selling a gamut of organic items from fruit and veggies to prepackaged, frozen items. I especially like their grocery store bulk bins where you can purchase dry goods by the pound. The owner, Mr. Dinesh, is friendly and the store manager has always been helpful. Both always greet me when I visit and if I have trouble finding things, they're always ready to help. One thing not to skip is getting their freshly made in-house samosas. They are ridiculously good and quite possibly the best frickin samosas I've ever had so far. The owner also mentioned to me that they sell lentil soup and Biryani. I'm almost tempted to go back and try that too. JD Mills is situated in a strip mall with ample parking. They have a few dedicated spaces for customers with a 20-minute limit. Check them out! They are an amazing find and a gem in the neighborhood.

Ever since I started making gluten-free bread myself, I buy most of my ingredients here since you…read morecan buy them in small, loose-weight quantities, so you don't have tons of bags with starches/flours/baking sodas etc. cramming the cupboards. I also like that they have the Earth Balance soy-free variety of the vegan butter, since that one is hard to find in supermarkets. And I buy loose-weight jasmine tea here too. Now I've discovered that the owner makes and sells his own samosas here every day -- both regular and gluten-free -- and they taste fantastic and are very reasonably priced ($2.29 each + tax). They come with the two classic red and green Indian sauces. That's a great deal.

When I'm in the area, I enjoy stopping by here to shop. Every item offered for sale here is vetted…read morevery well. Time and effort was placed into this process. The selection of bread, cheese, wine, and produce is great. Publican baked bread alone is a very good reason for stopping in. They are the best bakery in the Chicago area. The wine selection here is not typically what you find at the big box stores. Whoever does the selecting deserves a pat on the back because everything that I have purchased has skewed on the very good to excellent. As a result, I try to stop in whenever I am in the area and have a time. Everyone should make an effort to support local grocers. I bet if you stop in, you will not regret it.

Sugar Beet Food Co-Op looked like they had some fantastic produce. They had prepared meal options,…read morewhich was convenient. They had some chips I enjoyed in the past. The store has a nice location as well as a lot you can park in. When I went, there were not a lot of people in the store.

Culture connection is a wonderful healthy addition to the community. It's a peaceful wonderful…read morespace that carries everything under the sun that is natural and good to live a long, healthy life. I went today to purchase powder for my anxiety great purchase except this is not my first purchase here and price quotes over the phone are always wrong and do not come in a hurry.

I absolutely love Culture Connection 360. I absolutely love the whipped shea butter; it keeps my…read moreskin wonderfully moisturized and has an incredible scent. The staff here are very knowledgeable about the products and are always ready to help you find the perfect item for your needs. This store is truly fantastic and offers excellent products.

Every day when I went to pickup my amazon orders this store was closed, I don't know if these store…read morecan sell products because every time it's closed. Aways I need waiting about 20 minutes for someone came for open the door.

Quick checkout process and a variety of options. It would be great if the folks knew more about…read moresome of their highlighted products. You might like this place if you know exactly what you want.

Tried this wholesome store in Chicago. Located in front of our hotel. Such a convenient to get food…read more. The store was clean like California. Got fresh salad and tasted fresh. I scouted around and prices reasonably . Overall very nice

Came by for groceries the other day while staying in the Magnificant Mile. Whole Foods is located…read moreon the 2nd floor with a prepared foods along with a grocery section on separate parts of the floor. There is an Amazon grocery on the street level with significantly elevated prices. The store was pretty well stocked and the cash lanes were moving quickly. The prepared sandwiches section seemed to have items that are 50% off after sitting on the shelf for a few days. Found some nice fruit although they were not refrigereated which was more of a bummer. Good thing I only lived a block away!

I drove our to Larrebee herbs based on the recommendation of my yelp Friend Thomas g…read more I still prefer amazon for the prices and ease of Prime same day shipping Larrabee personal service and sourced ingredients not from China was refreshing It was old school shopping with great customer service which I love 5-stars from me and my vegan organic self I would shop again...

While searching for mastic gum or bitter kola, I visited Larrabee Herbs and Health Center, which…read morehappened to be near a Whole Foods I recently visited for the same products. I had no idea Larrabee Herbs existed until I found it via Google Maps. I wondered about parking prior to visiting, as the storefront sits along W North Ave, but it ended up not being an issue. There is a small parking lot right outside the building on N 76th Ct, with a decent number of spots for the number of customers they get. Keep in mind that parking is also available along W North Ave if those spots are ever filled. After entering, I immediately started looking for the products I needed while an employee helped another customer at the register. Once he finished, he immediately asked me if I needed any assistance, and of course, I took him up on it. The employee was very informative about which products were available, as well as when the items I was looking for would arrive, as they were in high demand. All the items were displayed in alphabetical order, making it easy to find what I needed. I ended up purchasing 1-ounce bags of kola nut, licorice root, black walnut leaf, and cloves, since my original target products were not available. I really loved everything I discovered about what I purchased. All of them have wonderful results in combating bacteria in the stomach, and I hope to incorporate a few of them regularly into my dietary routine. As for kola nuts, I learned that they are caffeine-rich seeds from the African cola tree that are used to boost energy, enhance metabolism, and aid digestion. Containing around 2% caffeine, they act as a central nervous system stimulant, reducing fatigue and boosting mental alertness. Licorice root helps eradicate bacteria, especially alongside medical treatments. It inhibits bacterial growth, soothes inflamed tissues, and boosts protective stomach mucus. Other benefits include contributing to healthy skin and relieving colds and coughs. Black walnut contains compounds--particularly juglone in the hulls--that exhibit antibacterial, antiviral, and antiparasitic properties. Studies also show that regular consumption reduces inflammation and inhibits associated gastric damage, making it a promising nutritional approach. Lastly, cloves! Out of all the herbs I found, the cloves made me smile because they do wonders for the body that I had no idea about. It was the first of the herbs I had with dinner, and I really loved the smell of it. The taste sent chills through my body as I heated a small portion to drink for the evening. Cloves also inhibit bacterial growth and reduce the inflammation it causes in the stomach. I am very pleased to say that Larrabee Herbs and Health Center has played a key role in helping me take better control of my health. I will surely visit again, whether for these exact herbs or others. ~ Live. Laugh. Love. ~ Thomas G