Purchase the dehydrated vegetables at Peter's Natural Health Foods…read more Garlic chips, okra chips, green bean chips, beet chips. carrot chips, cinnamon apple chips and many more I can't remember. They also take credit card here.

I get most of my rations from Bulk Barn, but I come here (though sadly this is the first time I…read morechecked in on Yelp) for the special, once in a while indulgent stuff. Here's where I get a fill on freshly roasted & unsalted peanuts (with skin) & the mixed dried veggies (& fruits). As far as I know, I have not tried anything fresher than what this place has to offer. Lastly, being that they're located within the tourist belt, you cannot afford to linger. My advice, if unsure, stand aside & observe first, unless it ain't a busy day. Make sure you know what items to try or buy. In & out in ~5 minutes. Enjoy!

Yes, it's a little pricier than average, but the broad selection of items is excellent and the…read moreowner/ manager has always been super-accomodating about ordering in specific items for me on a bi-weekly basis. Saves me from having to leave the neighborhood to shop. Really glad to support this local business!

I had a couple vegetarian friends in town and we stopped in here to grab some stuff for their stay,…read moreand now my wife has been coming ever since. While everything is a bit pricey, that is usually the standard when buying organic. They do have a lot of different types of foods and snacks too. I'm all about the blue corn nacho chips they have and the organic salsas to pair. I'm pretty sure not everything in the place is actually organic... But all in all, since this place is here for the few times I will ever need it, and because the other organic market in the area is even more expensive, I'll give this place 4 stars.

It's great that Nature's Emporium is slowly expanding and opening new locations in the GTA, and…read morethis one downtown is certainly a welcomed addition. Everything here is organic - from the produce to ingredients in the ready-to-go meals and products. There are a wide variety of homemade soups, pizza station serving thin-crust pizza made of spelt flour (including vegan options), various salads, and more. Note that the hot food bar is only open on weekdays (to serve the office crowd), but they have other great and healthy grab-and-go options. Weekend grocery shopping here is quiet and not as crowded as in most other supermarkets, making it a pleasant experience. I love the variety of products they offer - lots of high-quality, gluten-free, organic, and vegan products and brands that are not commonly found in most other mainstream grocery stores. There are bulk nuts, tempeh, hummus, and the biggest variety of plant-based milks and nut butters I have seen in any supermarket. The bags they provide for produce are compostable. They have tables and seating areas for eating, and a gender-neutral and wheelchair-accessible washroom. Limited-time parking is available in the underground private parking lot. You can get the parking ticket validated by the cashier.

A brand new supermarket at lakeshore & york st area. You will find more healthy selections here,…read morebut it comes with a more premium price point, ouch. It is located on the 2nd level on the 1 York St corporate building, not visible from the street level. For those who do not have too much time for cooking, hey they have warm food to go too. 1 hour free parking for over $60 purchase.

I was looking for a health store close to my office and saw A1 Nutrition on my way to the GO Train…read moreone day. The staff are friendly and very knowledgeable. They carry a great selection of St. Francis products like virgin coconut oil. The prices are on par with other stores in the area. I think I've have found my go to place! I just wish they had a working website.

If you work along the Toronto path downtown, and if you need some herbal, health and nutritional…read morefood. It is in standard life center. I love their service. The staff quite know where the product is. Lots of staff to help for a small store. They have comprehensive brand even with the rare product I want. They even have a holistic doctor (I guess) to answer your question. They have a royalty card for 10% off and 20 %. For price, I just really surprise that they are a bit cheaper than other chain nutritional food store. So, I definitely will go there again if I need some vitamin and herbal stuff and etc.

Such an amazing and diverse wellness store and pharmacy! It…read morehas everything you'd need that you discussed with your healer. Great variety of plant based supplements. Friendly staff and service. Clean store!

I pass by this place everyday and I never went in here before. But in terms of selection, this…read moreplace has a little bit of everything nutritious and supplements. Personally, I'm not a fan of supplements because I believe that you can all your nutrients from eating solid foods, but to each their own. However, I did see many to choose from. Though I'm not into supplements, I saw a lot of natural foods I liked, such as organic snacks, non-GMO/gluten free snacks, organic tea, Asian tea and dieter tea. Sometimes they have sales and when I dropped by, all things in their display case were 50% off, so SCORE!. In addition, I asked some personal health questions and the lady in the morning was very friendly and answered all my questions. So this place has great service and a good selection of health stuff. I encourage you to check it out if you work/live in the area.

Great produce at fair market prices, and great owners and staff! It's always a pleasure to shop…read morehere. We are so lucky to have "Root" in our hood!

A few Friday nights ago, I had placed an order at Descendant Pizza. I had half an hour to kill. I…read moredecided to check the area out. I found Raise the Root Organic Market steps away. I love exploring a new grocery store, so I dropped by to check it out. There were so many fresh fruits and veggies at this place. The woman behind the counter immediately said hi. I reciprocated, intrigued by the fair-trade bananas from Ecuador and more. This store has a lot of vegan options. It also has gluten-free and keto items, but the vegan specialty items were prevalent. I loved seeing vegan meals in clear containers. I saw vegan marshmallows that aren't all that common. I was intrigued by the mushroom teas. I got one of the elixirs to try out. This place had coconut nog at a reduced price. I love the nog, except that it is super sweet. The price was right, though. You can get baking items and toothpaste here. I liked that the oral hygiene section was near the chocolate bars. Coincidence? I think not. I ended up getting a dark chocolate bar with coconut and skipped getting toothpaste. There was a bottle of The Good juice. It had celery, cucumber, and spinach in it. I liked the sound of that mix and got a bottle. I loved this store so much. I told the woman on staff that I loved shopping here. She was genuinely happy that I did. I paid with a debit card. All went well. I actually had my Yelp canvas bag with me that I got from Descendant. I used it to place all my goodies in it. Perfect! This market was a great find. I look forward to returning when I'm back in the area. The Good drink was indeed good! Same goes with the chocolate bar that I inhaled. (44)

It's great to see a health food store in plain view in the ever quirky, ever peculiar Gerrard…read moreSquare. Saad is the guy youll find there always and he's always been pretty helpful and definitely good spirited. they mostly have lots of pills and powders, man. some real crazy ones like wild salmon omega oil or if youre really the iron man youll get a multi v to help you get through the day. if you love to make shakes, theres quite a selection of protein powders, vegetarian and not. ive tried the flax, hemp and whey. i prefer not to taste it, frankly so i go for the flax. anyhow, they also have a little refridgerator with a few oils, condiments (like bragg's soy) and other oils that need to be kept cold. this is not a comprehensive place, but it is a great place to have in an otherwise plain mall.

I'm not much of a health nut, so I can't really comment on the selection of merchandise here…read more(should I just stop now? Nah). I will say, however, that Nature's Health Food had exactly what I was looking for, and I wasn't pressured to buy anything by the burning glares of snobby employees who would normally make me hesitant about walking into most other health food stores. The man working here was extremely helpful and directed me to their slim yet satisfactory selection of supplements. He chatted with me for a little while, telling me all I really cared to listen to (i.e. Not babbling on about the product) and then left me to browse other products in the store. At checkout I was given a few pamphlets to read, all about the matter which had fuelled my trip to the store in the first place, so "Nobody [would] be able to trick" me. Can't beat an honest act of kindness!

I have been going to Essence of Life for years - literally probably 16 years at this point. Which…read moreis crazy! They have never lost their Kensington vibe or decent prices! You can always find a ton of products in here that are better priced then other health food stores. Staff are always lovely. I stop in here all the time even when I don't need anything. They have everything from fresh veggies, to dairy (and vegan dairy), meats (and vegan meats), drinks, snacks, oils, bulk pantry items, household cleaning and toiletries, and a large supplement section. It's amazing that they can fit all of this in one seemingly small store!

I randomly was looking for rosemary oil because I saw a trending video by a dermatologist that…read morerosemary oil is effective for hair growth?! (do your own research). A natural way to promote more hair growth? I'm down to try. I am amazed this little store in Kensington has so many essential to trendy natural products at such reasonable prices. You'll find anything from natural deodorant to vegan nail polish, essential oils, natural beauty products, cleaning supplies, and a grocery at the back. Wow! I can see why they are so busy. It can be tricky to find things you need through all the aisles of products, but the staff knows where everything is when you ask. Purchased Neem oil 100ml (Unbranded) $5.99 Rosemary oil organic 30ml (Now brand) $17.99 Their Dr. Bronner's Castile soap is a great price compared to buying online through Amazon. It's always a great bonus to save money while supporting local.