I knew Natural Grocers when they were Vitamin Cottage. If you visit, you can faintly see the…read moreVitamin Cottage logo to the left of the Natural Grocers sign on the outside. Natural Grocers was the OG. Before Whole Foods, Sprouts, and before the Boise Cooperative, it was Natural Grocers. It's a great story, look it up and read about Margaret and Phillip Islely, their $200 bucks, and their dream. I've visited several times, and while it may still have a following, it gets lost in the ever-expanding sections of your traditional grocers. It wasn't long ago, that you would NOT see vegan cheese in the cheese aisle, or plant-based meats in the meat section, but now they are there, whether it's something you eat or not. The vegetable and fruit section is smaller than the Co-Op at the Village but sometimes it's good to have a second chance. The vitamin section as well as the community hang-out section to the right when you walk in should not be missed. One thing that often gets missed is that some shoppers see these grocers as vegan or vegetarian. While it's true that they stock vegan and vegetarian items, they also have organic meats and meat products. If you're looking for organic, grass-fed meats and such, check out Natural Grocers TIP1: Check out their website as it has a bountiful amount of information about Sustainability, Deals, Recipes, Events, and more. Natural Grocers is located on Milwaukee in Boise, across from the Home Depot, and is open most nights until 8:30 pm excluding Sundays.

Seriously, every time I come here I say, "why don't I come here?" It is simply put, awesome! Decent…read moreprices (some the same as non-organic and gmo as found in other stores) simple maneuvering, quaint, and not extremely packed! It has everything I need and then the fun nutrition isles are my dessert for my visit... my reward. I must say, try to practice being disciplined or else you'll end up spending way too much money on really cool things or food. Be good to your body, shop here. (Or don't and that gives me more wiggle room.) (Tons of parking, friendly staff, and fun community room! You can use the meeting space for non-profit meetings (check their website for details), and demonstrations!)

The BahnMi sandwich i had at the Downtown Boise Co-op is the best I've had in Boise. The pickled…read moreveges were plentiful and just the right amount of spice, ie pickle. The pork was great. I would have liked another slice, but it was adequate. Overall a repeat for lunch. Its been awhile since I had this sandwich in VietNam, but its close enough to rave about. Well done, co-op!!

The Boise Co-Op is absolutely wonderful. It is a darling local grocery store with great products…read moreand amazing services. The employees fantastic and accommodating. I highly recommend the Boise Co-Op!

I was looking for hot cross buns the store was sold out. The lady working in the bakery suggested I…read moretry the Boise Co op. I found just what I was looking for. I ve been searching for years. Happy Easter.

I love Whole Foods, but their layout is a bit weird for me...feels a bit disorganized in some…read moreareas, but I'm starting to get used to it. There are other local grocery stores that focus on natural and clean foods, but I have found them to be more expensive than Whole Foods, which is surprising, but true. I've done the math! I haven't had much need for help from the staff there, but when I do, everyone has always been very helpful....it's usually because I can't find something, and they always point me in the right direction, with a smile. They also offer a lot of pre-packaged lunch meals, soups, salads, precooked organic chickens (although I find them to be small, and sometimes overcooked most of the time, so I usually buy a raw chicken and cook it myself at home). All in all, Whole Foods is a great place to get everything you need all in one shopping trip!

We love love loved this Co-op! The variety Nd the options were a limited ingredient families…read moredream! We try to be conscious of what products we use on and what foods we put in our bodies. We were so thrilled to wander in here and see how ample the options were for us. Some highlights: The food court foods were CLEAN, limited ingredient, and there was a large variety. We ordered a whole pizza to go and enjoyed it guilt free for dinner as there dough and everything in it was seed oil free, and free of other ingredients we avoid. The bakery was filled with fresh gluten free options and sweets, it was a dream for me! They also carry a number of products from local small businesses which was a pleasant surprise. Prices were reasonable in comparison to what you can expect to pay in other places for high quality foods. We will 100% be back here next time we're in the area and highly recommend checking the co-op out if you're in the area.

Loved stopping here to picked up the essentials and fun snacks while visiting the area.read more

Great wine selection but they had a customer walking around the store without shoes like a…read morehillbilly. So unsanitary and disgusting! I talked to the staff and they didn't seem to care .... I'm not buying food in stores where people violate health codes.

I purchased an oat milk from this store and only realized after using it in my smoothie that it was…read morepast its best-before date. I had to throw away both the oat milk and my frozen fruit, wasting food and money. I then had to drive 20 minutes back to the store just to exchange it, wasting even more time and gas. On top of that, I had to pay an extra 50 cents because I chose a different replacement product. I understand paying the price difference, but none of this would have happened if an expired product hadn't been left on the shelf. Please do a better job checking expiration dates. This was a very frustrating experience.

5 star rating for what this business is and not for the sad news of their permanent closing as of…read moreDecember 16. See the following for excerpt from owner's posting on December 3. This is also sad news for local small organic farmers and regional artisan makers who sold their products via Roots. "Friends, Roots Zero Waste Market is Permanently closing on Dec 16, 2025. It has been an absolute honor to serve you these past 6 years. What many have perceived to be just a grocery market or cafe, has been in fact, a revolutionary experiment of how fix a broken food system, heal our earth, strengthen our regional economy, and provide space for individual and communal growth. Roots remains (until we lock the doors) the Only Full Service Zero Waste Grocery Store in the U.S. Offering organic, regionally sourced, plastic-free everyday staples, to combat the wasteful, sad, and detrimental Conventional Grocery Store Experience. Developing new operating principals, waste management standards and an unwavering commitment to community service - Roots has provided a vital example of what the future of our food system can evolve into. When we opened our doors in 2019..."

Love this place so much and I'm so grateful it's in our community here in Boise/Garden City area…read more Wish there were more like it!! I really appreciate what they're doing for the planet and their place is nice and calm, great for working remotely with a latte.

We purchased an $18 potted lavender plant here. It started declining the day after we got it home…read more It was crispy within a week. It got water and light. We called the nursery to ask about an exchange. They said, no. They offer zero guarantee or warranty on potted plants. The Home Depot offers a year warranty on most plants they sell. I like to support the local businesses, but I won't be supporting this one any longer.

For allllll the years I've been in Boise...I had never gone to this nursery…read more Way before I was even into any kind of gardening, I had always wanted to go to this place when it was actually on the north end...but never made it there. Sadly, there are ugly a$$ townhomes now where this nursery used to be on Hill Rd. Baffling to me that they'd tear down a wonderful place just to put up something so ugly. But whatever, right? It's happening everywhere around Boise. Ok! Enough of that! Last year, I planted 8 rose bushes and 8 delphiniums. Thankfully all my roses are still alive, but only 5 of my delphiniums came back. I also planted clematis. Lemme say. I did not get them here hahaha! I just realized last year....hey! Am I actually *good* at this gardening thing? And for someone who absolutely LOATHES summer! It was nice to finally find something that's as enjoyable as keeping amazing plants alive. I added 2 more rose bushes this year. Total of 10 now. It's very exciting for me. Again, did not buy at north end nursery, but I'm getting to my point lol. After all these years and now visiting any and all nurseries I can...I finally went into North End the other day and HOLY SH*T! What an amazing place! I mean, it has like a little store that is separate from gardening, but what they sell looks like it was all garden related...if that makes sense. There's a coffee shop inside the store! I hate coffee, but haha, seriously, what a brilliant idea! This store feels like a homey home. AND the BEST part...their best employees they have...DOGS!!! The dogs walking around and greeting people absolutely sold me 100% on this place! One rolled over for me to give her belly rubs at the same time a little cream colored one gave me tons of kisses on my nose! Seriously, how can anyone NOT like this place? Even if you're not a dog person, you have to admit...having like 4 dogs walking around as the greeters....even more brilliant than the coffee shop and honestly, just a beautiful thing to have as part of your business. I absolutely LOVE dogs and seeing them there and how sweet they are..made my day. The nursery is out back and the layout is fantastic and so homey. This really is a special place. Madeline's on Hill Rd has always been a favorite of mine (ya know, now that I actually love having a garden) but definitely added North End to my favorite places. Madeline's also has a very sweet doggie there who greets everyone. So yeah, if there is a dog or dogs...honestly, that's an immediate 5 stars for me haha. North End you'd expect to be super expensive. It's organic. Organic anything is way overpriced imo. The prices here there are very comparable to Edwards, Madeline's and others. There are definitely some things...like... Ok, I really want hanging baskets of flowers but I will NOT spend the $$ these places charge. I saw one at North end for $115!!! Gurl! Bye! Hard no hahaha! When I visit my mom back east, I can go to the Mennonites or Amish farms/nurseries and get huge baskets for $7! SEVEN. DOLLARS! That is stuck in my head. So when I see these prices everywhere here in Boise for the hanging flower baskets..I just cannot. Aside from that, I 1000% will be coming back to North End. This place, Madeline George's, and Edward's are my go to's now. All honestly offer their own unique experiences, plants, customer service etc. I called North End last week looking for a Blue Girl rose bush. He was nice enough to refer me to the other nurseries. I love when they do that. Told me to check Edwards. No luck. Found the LAST ONE tho at Far West. Another great nursery. I'm glad I joined the world of gardening. It's so much fun and gives me something to look forward to when it comes to summer and the pure hell that summer is hahaha! Discovering how great North End is...just added so much more joy to my new-ish found love of gardening. Didn't interact with staff at all while there. Very busy when I was there. That's fine tho. Hello! DOGGIES! Those are my favorite kind of employees anyway haha! Thanks North End! Glad we have you. And thanks for reading, YelperNorthEndereees! Cheers!

Cute and unique home goods offerings. Some items are a little overpriced, but the items are…read moretastefully curated overall. Customer service was off-putting. I believe I interacted with the owner, who was rather protective of the items not being picked up or moved out of the spot they were set in. Probably won't be back because of that. Plenty of other places to shop.

We love shopping here!! Wonderful home goods. Wonderful service. Really nice specialty items that…read moreyou can't find any place else. I highly recommend decorating your home with these gorgeous florals linens. Dinnerware-- just all sorts of wonderful things.

I am here to let you know that the strawberry cake is so good! Actually, all the cakes are so good!…read moreI get one every couple days. It's a fun treat! I love this store. I appreciate how kind all the employees are. I frequent this location multiple times a week. I can't get enough of Trader Joe's.

Great for healthy specialty foods. Varieties are limited and can be crowded most of the time…read more Expect to exercise patience if not familiar with the store and need specific things. Staff is great to assist.

This location is just as stunning as their Eagle location. Various seating options and the…read morechocolate scent is heavenly. I've visited their production facility and it's immaculate. Make sure to get an affogato with half chocolate and half stracciatella gelato. If you want to convert a milk chocolate fan to dark, take them here. The smell is heavenly. Even with so many flavors, I am always surprised that everything from their toffee to bark to mint to orange chocolate is always great quality and fresh. You can tell they temper well by the sheen on their chocolate. Is it priced indulgently? Yes. Made local? Yes. Run by a great family? Yep.

The Chocolate Bar is such a fun and cozy spot! Their chocolate is absolutely amazing -- rich,…read moresmooth, and clearly high quality. You can really taste the difference. They also have a great selection of drinks, and what I loved most is the attention to detail when making them. You can tell they take pride in every cup -- perfectly balanced flavors, beautiful presentation, and just the right level of sweetness. It's not just a drink, it's an experience. The seating area inside is really cute and inviting, making it a great place to sit, relax, and enjoy your treat. Whether you're meeting a friend or just want a little chocolate moment to yourself, it's the perfect spot. Highly recommend if you're a chocolate lover!