Health Markets near Hardy, VA

“I love going to Vita Zen for my health needs. Brett and his crew are kind, knowledgeable and friendly. And he is always willing to help with special needs, like putting my favorite things on the side for me when I can't get there right away. Even though I've moved to Roanoke, I still go back to Vita Zen. Thank you Brett.”

“Perfect for pedestrians, and surprisingly well-stocked with a variety of choices for its size.It lacks a hot bar, which is unsurprising, but it does have a ton of "grab & go" items, many of which (I imagine) are imported from the kitchen at the Grandin Co+op 2 miles away. Meanwhile, there are baked goods and produce, beverages galore, and plenty of grocery-store staples.The staff are uniformly excellent -- friendly and engaging. This is the ideal place for those occasions on which you need a snack, but don't feel good about it being Powerade and Fritos.”

“Shopping at EarthFare is, for me, a true luxury, reserved for special needs or cravings throughout the year. It goes without saying that you can find fabulous produce, meats (wow!), and bakery items here, as well as a top-rated catering service. If I need to prepare a Vegan meal, this is where I head, as they endeavor to have a well-stocked vegetarian/vegan inventory of ingredients. If you are like me, shopping vegan is much like speaking Mandarin: I can't and I know very little about it! No worries shopping here, however, as a knowledgeable staff member is happy to help you find an item, OR stay with you through your entire ingedient list. (Everyone working here is super nice and helpful.)When beets are in season, I have to make a trip: 2 - 1lb beets cooked in the pressure cooker keep my blood oxygen happy for a week!If you have never been, do stop in and try something from their fresh juice bar to complement something else you pick out to try - pastries, sandwiches, soups, desserts, etc. will have you drooling in no time!”