“I am making a concerted effort to support more local and Black-owned businesses here in the city I call home these days and finally visited this place yesterday (on the recommendation of a lady I met in the Mavis Tires waiting area the other day!)
Don't let the front of the building fool you. This little strip of shops is really old and on a piece of East GCB that needs a little love. You can't see through the windows, either, but the second you walk in it's light and cheery and they have every quality supplement brand you could ever want or need at an equivalent or better price than other options here in the area.
Kind, friendly, and knowledgeable people, and the sea moss gel (another local business!) is legit. I got the one with ashwaganda and shilijit and it actually tastes GOOD!
I also want to say that the response the owner made here to a recent one-star review is also encouraging. Not everyone has the privilege of an all-organic, non-GMO, supplement-supported lifestyle, and the reality is what it is in the United States right now (and honestly, the East side borders on food desert status - I have to drive 15 minutes in any direction to get to a decent grocery store and I have the luxury of having a car).
The only way we will change this is to take care of each other and work to dismantle the injustices of a messed up, mass ag food system, systemic poverty, disenfranchised neighborhoods, and big pharma for profit. Until then, people need to eat, because a hungry man is an angry man. You can't grow on an empty stomach, and allopathic medicine is not all bad.
The kind, positive and even welcoming response to that one-star review says so much about who you are as a person and a business owner and makes me even more inclined to make this my home base for natural health needs. I look forward to returning and actually looking around the rest of the store soon when I have more time!”
“I go to sprouts every week when my kids attend gymnastics at little gym, we like to pick up bakery goods like muffins, or rotisserie chicken for a quick dinner (it’s delicious!), or I get sushi, or chocolate covered nuts from their snack area (I love they have such a nice variety of treats, and even have a clearance area near the restrooms that has good treats or coffee on mark down!). The cashiers are always nice and I like there’s a small eating area and two tables outside (though there is sometimes people smoking at those tables so I usually just eat inside).
The general prices are higher than say food lion, but I like there’s selection of more natural based or organic choices and interesting specialty items or items for dietary restrictions. For example, they have a decent selection of gluten-free baked goods.”
“I love whole foods market. Always neat and clean. A little on the pricey side but everything is always fresh with a large variety to choose from. Today I tried the family prepared meal. Wasn't sure what to expect but I chose Salmon 1/2 teriyaki and 1/2 herb (because it was my 1st time). My sides were broccoli salad and dumplings. Most veggies were not available but that's okay. I will arrive early next time. It was excellent, the food tasted good, we loved it and I will try it again. Customer service at the counter was amazing. Thank you for your patience, it all looked so good initially I had trouble choosing. Please try the family prepared meals. Excellent value for a family.”
“Walked into the store and met Chris and his team. Chris was very knowledgeable about different products.. He did not push products that I didnt want and made sure to ask questions on what I used to take and showed me what is comparable now.”
“This location has always been our favorite! The products we are looking for are almost always stocked, staff is friendly and helpful. The store manager provides great and honest advice on the products.”
“I’ve been in this store several times. I’ve always had good luck and on my latest trip in James was super helpful in directing me to anything I needed and the options they had available.”
“Greg from Synergy Health was very knowledgeable and helpful in answering all of my questions regarding the Leggett & Platt Prodigy adjustable base that I purchased from him. Great service, price and fast shipping too!”