Broadway Natural

They have a great juice bar! Plus they always make a little extra juice so you can have some quick and then they fill up your cup again.
If you’re lucky they will have their kitty in the store too :)

i bought a pretty pricey cream here, they had the whole line, no testers. their lavigne organic peptide cream. i like the cream but clearly i paid more than i should have. not their problem, mine. i’ll be reordering on line. online it’s priced in the $ 20’s. i paid $ 41.99!!! i usually shop around but i thought i’d treat myself spur of the moment. you’ve been warned!

This store has great customer service, I once bought a salad dressing only to get home and find that it was the last day of the expiration date, I called and was offered a full refund upon my next visit. The staff is always helpful and the selection is great. My only complaint would be that the prices for items that I would normally buy at a natural store or whole foods in manhattan is in excess of $ 1-​$ 2 per item. Therefore, I usually only frequent when I don’t have the time or energy to leave the neighborhood.

GREEN JUICE YESSSS this place is the shieeet. They also have wheatgrass.
Place has been here a while, has become true staple in the neighborhood. I can call myself a regular here now. I come here often and these guys know there health. They have great selection and variety of snacks and produce.
Juice is always consistent and fresh. Prices are very reasonable for the amt of juice.
Def try it out, get the large for dollar more its worth it.

Great natural juice spot. I come here for all my organic groceries. They also have a nice selection of soaps, essential oils, deodorants, cleaning supplies and healthy snacks.

I shop here twice a week on my way home from work. It has a great selection of healthy snacks and organic produce. Sometimes I’ll get a fresh juice and they also have wheat grass. Also, the owner always gives good advice on vitamins and is knowledgeable about what he carries.

Broadway natural is right next to my house so it is easy for me to pick up some last minute organic ingredients if I don’t feel like making the trek farther down the street.
They are very small so keep in mind they might not have the exact vegetable you are looking for but for the most part they are pretty well stocked.
My favorite thing about this place is their organic juice bar. You can get a delicious fresh pressed green drink for like 6 bucks which is not bad considering all the great veggies they pack into your drink for you.
My second favorite thing is their vitamin isle. I used to religiously shop at whole foods for my supplements but now that I live in the big city, it isn’t as convenient for me to get to. Broadway natural has a fantastic selection of every vitamin and mineral you could possibly need and they conveniently stock the brand I usually buy. Yay for me!
They also have a great selection if ingredients that are a but more difficult to find at other stores in Astoria, which makes it a great speciality healthy food shop. I love this place I’m happy it’s close to me

Great juice bar!
While they do have a large selection of organic and vegan brands, I sometimes find that it’s hit-​or-​miss when I’m looking for something which is why I usually stick to Greenbay Market down the street for groceries because they seem to replenish more often and overall have a bigger variety.
I do buy some groceries at Broadway Natural though that are hard to find anywhere else in Astoria (like seitan for instance… and ener-​g egg replacer).
4 stars because I love their juice and the people are nice :)

After almost a year of living in Astoria, I finally realized that this place existed only about a month ago, and I can’t believe what I was missing out on this whole time. Broadway Natural is certainly smaller than any of the chain grocery stores in the area, but from what I can tell, it’s got a much higher average quality of the products it carries. (That is, if you’re defining «quality» in terms of how healthy and natural your food is. And if you’re not, you’re probably not considering shopping here.)
Aside from things like milk and eggs where you can get a pretty decent selection anywhere, Broadway Natural has become my go-​to place for groceries. I’m especially happy with what I would call the «healthy snack» section (though I’m sure there’s a better name for it) with nuts, raisins, and the like, and with the grains, with several kinds of oatmeal, quinoa, pasta, etc to choose from. The produce section (mostly if not entirely organic) is a bit limited, but everything I’ve had from it has been great. I’m also eager to try the fresh juices that they make up front. I’ve been in the store while people have ordered them before, and from what I can tell the staff is very helpful and informed about what makes a good juice. I’m even curious about trying the wheatgrass.
As I mentioned, this is not the best spot for produce if you need a specific obscure fruit or vegetable, since selection in somewhat limited, but other than that I see few drawbacks to this spot. Maybe a little pricey, but I think most people know that they’re paying more for quality. At Broadway Natural, it’s definitely worth it.

I just moved to Astoria last month a Broadway Natural has already become one of my favorite places on Broadway. Definitely come here for the juices and smoothies. The produce is fresh and the price is so reasonable. I agree with other Unilocalers that the prices for certain things in the store are a little high. You could probably find it for cheaper at whole foods, but why not support local businesses so that places like Broadway natural can stick around.
They have a great selection of organic and healthy foods. Don’t let the small size of the store fool you, they pack a bunch of different thing in here. If you’re not into that at least stop by for a post-​workout smoothie. yum.

By far my favorite natural store in the Astoria area. They actually sell many meat products which other stores don’t. They sell a variety of organic products including oils, coffee, cereal, cleaning items.

Super nice people, generally fair prices, and great experience overall!
This area is filled with similar markets, but I find myself returning here at least once every few weeks for something.

Super awesome selection! I stop in when I’m in the Broadway area. I’d shop here more if I lived closer, too.
They have a great selection of all things natural, organic, and healthy. They even have a superb selection of toiletries, cleaning products, and other household goods.
They’re prices are comparable to similar stores in the area, too. All in all, this place gets two thumbs up!

I love this store. Great selection in a small space, delicious juice, and very fair prices.

I love this store! I buy 95% of my groceries here; even though it is small in size, they have everything a «natural foods health freak» like me could want. Fresh organic produce, bulk nuts, seeds, etc, a full selection of healthy cereals, grains, soups, pastas, rices, and frozen section, fresh dairy and vegan dairy products, beauty products, supplements, and they even have a fresh peanut butter grinder! I use this a lot, it’s awesome and much cheaper (and more pure) than buying pre packaged peanut butter.
They also have a full juice bar, fruit and veggie! They are kind of pricey, but not in comparison to other places, juices are just pricey in general. They average $ 5 for a small and $ 6 for a large and you can choose to put in whatever you want!
The staff here is also quite friendly, and there’s a live-​in cat which ads a nice touch :)

Someone who isn’t a Vegan, Vegetarian, health conscious or into an organic diet might miss this place completely. Those that consume or purchase these foods and products know that they can go for a higher price. Broadway Natural is a little market that doesn’t over inflate their prices, well at least in most items anyway. I see many people come in for their juiced drinks. They come in combinations like: carrot, celery, apples, oranges, spinach, etc. Again, the price for these juiced fruits and vegetables are priced right.
What you can expect at Broadway Natural, besides the friendly staff, are a variety of items in small batches. For example, when you walk in the organic chocolates and energy/​fruit/​Clif bars are right there, which can be bought in different flavors. You can also buy self scoop organic nuts, chocolates and confections by the pound. At about nine dollars a pound, I recommend the Organic Cacao with Goji cubes (though they say it’s gluten free, it’s not recommended for those who can’t consume nuts, soy, wheat or milk lactose). Down the first aisle on your right as you enter would be the refrigeration section with organic packed meats and veggies/​tofu products made to look like meat. The sandwiches, milk, eggs, yogurt, cheese and other items need being cold are here also. Down further in the back is the frozen section to get gluten free frozen pizza, burritos and frozen products. The bottles or containers or juices are here also, along with the ice cream.
The organic vegetables and fruits in the back are fresh and depending on the item, not too much more than for non-​organic. The opposite aisle all the way on the other side has vitamins, soaps and cleansers, which I don’t use, so I won’t go in more detail on that. I don’t like synthetic vitamins, no pills for me please. The other things available include organic/​natural chips, salsa, breads, cereals, rice, grains, pastas, beans and other stuff I have over looked or didn’t memorize.

The bottom line with this place is that it’s conveniently located by the Broadway stop on the NQ line, has reasonable prices, a friendly staff, and tasty treats that I like to pick up when I’m in a rush. I couldn’t ask for a better place so close to my commute. This place has been a lifesaver on multiple occasions when I was starving and needed something quick and healthy to eat.
Things I like to get here:
1. Banana and/​or carrot cake raisin bran muffins. They’re healthy and tasty and cheap. I’ve run out the door on my way to the lab a number of times and realized that I forgot to pack lunch and these snacks helped me out a lot.
2. Clif now makes these Vanilla Almond soy-​protein based builder’s bars, which they basically sell for the same price as amazon does so… I just buy them here a few at a time. They’re packed with protein and great right before a workout.
3. They sell this like soy-​based chicken salad or something. I was skeptical at first, but it was really good and not expensive so I buy that sometimes. It’s pretty tasty. I think the dill helps a lot.
4. They sell cashew-​nut and coconut-​based ice creams so I buy those when I want to accelerate the process of me getting diabetes without consuming milk protein. Pretty awesome.
Anyhow, I really like this place and the price is right so… yeah. I’ve recently gone «mostly vegan» meaning that I’m avoiding meat, milk, eggs and animal foodstuffs (but, not entirely because I mean sometimes I want an italian sausage sandwich or a steak or eggs… super sad). :D Broadway natural has really helped me stick to my plan without destroying my bank account so… hooray!

Great selection of vegan items and ingredients here. I go for their boxed cereals, plus there are tons of different kinds of honeys, nut butters, flours, etc. Their selection of personal care items is quite large. I love their soaps.
As most have said, the prices are a bit steep, but you get what you pay for.
The only thing I’m not sure about are the bulk items. I feel like at a big store with tons of foot traffic like say Whole Foods probably replenishes their almonds, trail mixes, granolas, etc once every couple days but here, you wonder if they get shopped enough. I think the stuff must get old and sit there for days on end. Not a good sign.

I am disappointed in the staff and service at this store.
They do nothing to accommodate the client. I wished to make this place my daily juice place, unfortunately I couldn’t because of how aggravated you’d get when ordering. They would give you tons of apples and 1 leaf of green, maybe trying to save money. Not sure still. Grapefruits are not pressed but blended which gives them the worst bitter taste ever. They do have the machine but won’t use it even though all it would require is to semi peel the thing and cut it in half! too much work I guess for an $ 8 juice!!!
Too Bad. Hope they get a better staff that is customer and service oriented. The experience is HORRIBLE each time!
Will definitely give Sai a try!
Also for those looking for organic produce that it not OVERPRICED. Try Trade Fair on Crescent and Broadway! The selection is pretty good and prices are definitely better.

Seems like the only organic market I can find on Broadway. Small, but reasonably priced.
The smoothies and fresh drinks are great, if only they put some ice in their drinks. Their strawberry smoothie was fine, but didn’t really taste like strawberries. But as for their freshly squeezed orange juice, tastes just like Tropicana OJ! Their small cup is the size of a cup given in Happy Meals for McDonald’s…probably a bit more smaller. For $ 3.50, I can probably get 3x the size at Lots O’ Bagels a few stores down, but their freshly squeezed OJ has a bitter taste.
Super nice staff & can’t wait to try the other drinks!