Natural Grocers

My go to grocery store.
They have a great selection and variety of foods. I feel like I can find what I need in addition to finding something new, fun, and unique. Their prices are by far the most reasonable out of any other similar type of grocery store (i.e. Whole Foods, Sprouts)
I love that I don’t have to question if I picked up the organic produce or the «natural» version as some other stores kind of lead you into believing it is healthier or organic.
The only place I find the prices to be a little higher is the meat, but it makes perfect sense. Especially with meat you get what you pay for.
I appreciate that the store cares about making nutrient dense, clean food and personal care products easily available.
Their staff has always been helpful and friendly.

I love this Natural Grocers! It is the location that I frequent the most.
It is always clean and well maintained. I love the fact that all of the produce is organic. And their prices are SO much more reasonable than Whole Foods. You get a lot more bang for your buck here.
I usually find whatever I am looking for, but since the produce section is so small, I have had issues a few times. The rest of their selection for all healthy and organic items are extensive.
I love their large refrigerated section up by the cash registers that have several lunch to– go options, such as the INSANELY delicious salads, sandwiches and soups from Vert Kitchen. They also carry Capellas paleo/​gluten free pasta products. They are somewhat expensive, but there are usually some sale items.
Love this location.

When I moved here a couple months ago one of my requirements was I had to live near a Whole Foods. Much to my fortune this store is pretty much across the street from my apartment; I shopped there often in ABQ & they had great prices. Unfortunately I loath shopping here. They never have enough cashiers & the ones they do have are so incredibly slow I experience massive anxiety just walking in & seeing who is on the registers. They are far more expensive than Whole Foods & the only time I go in now is if I’m in desperate need to fill my five gallon water bottles. After tonight I’m driving a little further down the road to Sprouts to fill my bottles & will continue to buy all my food at Whole Foods.

I just love this store. Always great selection of organic produce, the dairy products are only from pasture-​grazed animals. Basically all their products are carefully selected and they don’t seem to mind to give up some short term revenue, if products are not to their strong philosophy.
Really excellent is all the products they backed from bulk. besides most regular products already being cheaper than at Sprouts or Whole Foods, the bulk department has some amazingly priced products.
The staff is so helpful and I like that they employ people from all walks of live. My favorite in Denver

Absolutely love this grocery store. The employees are always helpful and pleasant! Definitely a must go for healthy, organic shopping.

I like this place! I recently switched to the Paleo Diet and was in the area and in need of necessities. Not sure why it took so long to get to this place — my loss. Anyway — they are very Paleo friendly — they have a few things that I have been searching for and not been able to find elsewhere — like grass-​fed beef and Applegate deli meats — Score! They are pricier than your usual KS or Safeway but they carry a lot of organics. Just roasted a spaghetti squash that I picked up here — tasty. I will be back!

Thank you to Jason for being so pro-​active and asking what I needed in this store. He was very knowledgeable about a product that I was having trouble finding and led me right to it. The staff here is very helpful and they made my shopping experience a pleasure.

I’m a pretty hardcore foodie. Food is medicine, and the people who work here really seem to get that. There have been issues, as there always are with perishables, but they seem to work out the bugs pretty quickly. Great locavore options. It’s nice to shop where everything is organic, too. It takes some of the work and worry out of grocery shopping.

Always very friendly and helpful staff. Reasonably priced items and good selection of personal products. I always go there to buy bath wash and shampoo for my kids.
I didn’t give it five stars because they need to offer a wider selection of produce. But overall this is a great store

Went into this location for the first time today to pick up some dog food and yogurt, I’m a big fan of the vitamin cottage/​natural grocers chain and until driving by didn’t realize this one was there as its much closer to my home than the one on Leetsdale.
I really love the layout here its in a much larger space than most and everything feels light and airy they also what I consider to be a larger section of fresh fruits and veggies and a great selection of pet items and other great things. I peeked into the vitamin section and they are very well stocked the assistants were very friendly and super helpful I was even helped by a guy with a dog pin on his apron. Everyone was super helpful and I can’t wait to make this my regular grocery place now!

I went in today to grab a few things and I met an employee by the name of Jan, who was so lovely. Not only did she lead me in the right direction to the things that were on my list but she also gave me a lot of knowledge on certain items I wasn’t so sure about. I haven’t seen customer service like that in a long time nor someone who is genuinely passionate about what they are talking about. Thank you so much Jan! I’ll definitely be shopping there again soon!

Love Vitamin Cottage. Hate Whole Foods.

I won’t be doing all my grocery shopping here (looks like I’ll be jumping around a few places) but there are some clear deals. $ 5 avocados for $ 5 for example… vs. the $ 2.39 EACH avocados down the street at Whole Foods (WFs was out of regular avocados so all you could buy was organic, but even regular ones were about $ 2 before they sold out). Great selection of healthy snacks if you’re into that. I walked down the spice aisle and then literally walked backward through the spice aisle because my nose was hyperventilating out of happiness. From curry. I have never smelled such strong curry powder. My house may smell like India for a couple months now, but clearly that isn’t an issue with me. It was $ 3.55 for a huge bag, whereas in another store I might spend $ 6 on half that amount due to the glass container. I’m not kidding, its 10 feet away from me as I type this and I can still smell it.
My one complaint (partially my fault for rushing and not taking note until I got home) is that I purchased a watermelon that cost me a hefty $ 14.00. It is a huge seeded watermelon, but I can buy one at Whole Foods for $ 8.00 — and even then I usually hold out because you can usually find them for $ 5.00. So in terms of thriftiness, Natural Grocers falls in the middle. I’ll probably pop in here every now and then just to saunter around and buy a couple random things.

This green movement has gone too far. First bagless grocery store I encountered. Maybe if they really had some gonads they would get rid of all the cardboard boxes also. Is plastic or paper really worse than cardboard? Prinicipal dictates I will never buy my own bag, so will just use the cardboard or go commando style with my lunch. I did try the curry rice noodles for $ 3.99 and they were OK, but needed more curry or some spices. They do have utensils, but no salt/​pepper available. Also, don’t get the drinks with Stevia in them — they are really nasty, but that is not Natural’s fault. Different kind of experience for a newcomer, but Whole Foods still tops this place.

Have you ever wanted to know what it’s like to live in Portland or being in a Portlandia skit? Well you can live out your dreams at Naturals Grocers. From the «You didn’t bring your own bags» shame to the aisle of local honey, NG is a taste of Portland in Denver.
All jokes aside, this is a pretty solid store. There is a huge selection of fresh fruits and vegetables along with nearly every vitamin you could ever want to put in or on your body. Since this location is fairly close to my office I venture into the «grab n go» area pretty regularly. They have a nice selection of sandwiches, wraps and salads that are perfect for a quick lunch. There is also a small dining area in the front of the store if you just can’t wait to dive into your food.
All in all, the staff is friendly and knowledgeable and the selection is top notch.

Largest VC store in Colorado! Selection is unreal, and staff seemingly in every aisle.
The best hfs chain with an emphasis on quality and competitive rates.

I love that they upgraded this location with a move into the HUGE space next store. I’ve been a loyal Vitamin Cottage enthusiast for years, as they were THE pioneers in Denver for organic and truly natural foods and products at an affordable price. While I’m a WF shopper on occasion as well, as my neighborhood is surrounded by a few locations, you really have to read labels when you shop there as they don’t uphold the same strict standards as Vitamin Cottage.
You can always count on VC to be your one-​stop shop for grocery, vitamins/​supplements, medicines, homeopathic remedies, and safe beauty products. If you’re committed to an organic and chemical-​, pesticide-​, antibiotic-​, and GMO– free lifestyle, this is the best place to go. Vitamin Cottage offers 100% organic produce. You don’t have to hunt for the organic products in a sea of conventional produce, in the same way you might at WF or the mainstream grocery stores.
I rarely read labels at VC because I know from the get go that there’s not going to be a hidden filler, hydrogenated oil, propylglycolinatazine something or another or a red #89 ingredient in anything I buy. Ever.
The only drawback — their prices are not nearly as low as they used to be and they are just shy of getting whole-​paycheck status. Some of the prices are simply no longer competitive. I want to support the local company that is committed to doing it right, but King Soopers and Costco have quickly adopted offering the same organic products at a fraction of the price. I still adore Vitamin Cottage, but they don’t get 100% of my business anymore.
TIPS:
They don’t have bags. Nope, not even paper bags. Bring your own, or be prepared to leave with a bulky box.
Look for the bargain produce bags — they’re usually a buck! Perfect for a weekend of cooking when you know you’ll use the items right away.
Their vitamin department is always staffed with very-​well educated nutritionists.
Don’t hesitate to use them as a resource and for guidance — their advice is free and trustworthy.
If you like to buy your bars in bulk, you get 10% off for buying the whole case.
Lastly, if you haven’t ever entered a Vitamin Cottage, PLEASE ignore their gawd-​awful ad campaign and give them a chance! Unfortunately, their commercials are silly and are a disservice to their honorable mission and roots!

I have been to this Natural Grocers several times, and with my latest or recent visit, if I am not mistaken, this store «expanded» its premises where the «Halloween Store» used to be, making this Natural Grocers slightly bigger.
Was here with N, on Friday October 5^th 2012. Managed to find the Tea that I have been looking for, since the local Walmart, or King Soopers nearby my house did not have it. The staffs are always helpful, inviting and welcoming. All the stuffs displayed are being arranged neatly. All in all, I like shopping at this Natural Grocers. That morning our cashier, her name is Maryann K.
Time: 10:21hrs
@150/2012

Love this store! It is so convenient to my office and I love being able to walk over and pick up a great lunch! They carry a great selection of «grab and go» lunch options and I love that many are small local companies.
Just don’t forget to bring your own bag! :)

Vitamin Cottages have a distinct smell upon entering. It doesn’t matter how new or old the location. It’s like they’ve found «80s natural food store scent» in a can. If you frequent Vitamin Cottage, you know *exactly* what I’m talking about.
Anyhoo, I love Vitamin Cottage, they have a wide selection of organics and natural foods at (usually) a lower price than Whole Foods or Sunflower. And the staff is always helpful. Make sure to BYOB (bring your own bags) though. They no longer provide them-​plastic OR paper.