Natural Grocers

This store has a very good selection of many healthy food options. Especially for the Paleo eater. Which in Portland is hard to come by. The prices are often less than other stores, even when comparing their organic produce to the other guys GMO ‘food’.
The staff is awesome. They have ordered and stocked many hard to find products for me. They are nice people. Plus there is always a fun class to attended every week on all kinds of topics.
They have a few parties throughout the year, founders party the best. Hell, I won a bicycle from one event. There is often vendors giving out free samples.
Plus there is a really good Kombucha selection too. They have food that can’t be found even in those other hip stores. Did I mention their prices are very good too?

I love this Colorado chain, but it has huge apathy compared to other Natural Grocer in Beaverton.
Also not open till the quirkily lovable 9:04 like the other stores. Closing team here should be fired.
They need more Trader Joes like employees. Bad culture at this particular location overall. I would avoid it until there’s a sea change of staff.

Neat variety, lots of vitamins, friendly staff! Saw one of the ppl there helping lil ol lady with her groceries, how sweet, good job Steve Jobs!

Love this store! I wish it were bigger — but what they have is great and always well-​priced compared to other local stores that carry the same products. I wish they carried grass-​fed meats that were fresh, but I get that you’d need a meat counter and more space for that.
I love that N.G. carry only organic veggies. The prices are a lot lower, too!!!
They don’t offer to bag your groceries — so that kind of blows — especially since I have 2 little kids — it makes it really hard to bag AND keep my kids in check! You also have to B.Y.O.B. (bring your own bags)…Which I always forget — it’s hard enough to remember the 2 kids let alone all my bags!!!
Anyhow, the staff is nice and always friendly!!! And the store is also really clean.

ok, we L O V E this place!!!
By far, the best BEST health food store in Portland, the variety is insane and the prices are ALWAYS cheaper than New seasons, whole foods, Fred Meyer and Zupans! and the selection is the BEST! Check this place out!!!
Also, ALL of their produce is organic, all of it! no guessing games, etc, etc, even down to their cilantro to their bananas, avocado’s, garlic, all of it– Organic! They believe in all Organic and don’t sell both because they TOOK A STAND! You won’t ever see Fred Meyer doing that!

By far the best health food store that came to Portland.
90% gluten-​free, dairy free, all the vitamins and supplements you could ever need!
they do demo classes there every Sunday from 3 to 4, teaching you how to cook gluten-​free meals they tell you about different supplements how to implement them and use them that you’ve always wondered how to do.
Some items were on sale but for this kind of product anything gluten-​free or dairy free you’re always going to pay more!
yes they are about 1 to 2 bucks more but it’s worth it
If your kids have allergies or you need gluten-​free stuff this is the best place to shop because you don’t have to look at the product you don’t have to think about it you can go in there and I’ll guarantee 95% of the stuff is going to be allergy net free dairy free this is wonderful

This store is one of my faves — their selection is great, the prices are totally fair. Some things are $ 1 – 5 cheaper than they would be at Fred Meyers and New Seasons. This is where I get our produce. They could improve upon their stock by adding a fresh deli someday. I enjoy looking through their vitamins, bulk, personal care items. I tell people to go there often. However, I took off a star because the service leaves something to be desired — one person in particular: gal with long reddish hair and glasses. I made a comment about how «I like the store, wish more people came in here!» and she said absolutely nothing. The checkout process might as well have been performed by a bot. She was a grown woman, and she acted like a teenager at a summer job! I was so disappointed at her; her managers should give her a talking-​to. The other workers I’ve encountered are pleasant and helpful.

I recently visited and had a much better experience! Got exactly what I wanted! Friendly staff! So glad I went back! Just goes to show you that sometimes businesses just have a bad day! Would totally recommend this store now!

I was extremely excited to have a new health market open in an area where there are no others nearby but when I got a chance to visit, I was incredibly disappointed. I perused every aisle, taking in prices, comparing values, sighting inventory, but I found it lacking in every department.
Limited and underwhelming produce section, limited cold food/​deli options. Nonexistent bulk section. What? A health market with no bulk area? I asked just to be sure and the cashier seemed embarrassed, as if she knew it was a major miss on their part as well.
The one thing that did seem to be nicely stocked and attractively arranged was the pharmaceutical and medicinal area, which is the one thing I don’t care about seeing as how I’d rather get my nutrients from the source instead of from tinctures and bottles.
Overall, not worth another visit– not when you can get the same value and much better selections at Bob’s Red Mill and Freddy’s.

I live in Happy Valley, on Mt. Scott, the side that looks down upon 82^nd Ave, so this place is quite convenient to my locale. Until this place went in, I would buy most of my natural foods at the Johnson Creek Fred Meyer, or for any harder-​to-​find products, venture over the the New Seasons off of Sunnyside Rd. Needless to say, this little grocery store called Natural Grocers has taken a chunk of their business! I’m a vegan, so finding my non-​dairy, non-​meat alternatives is paramount.
Now, some reviewers were comparing it directly to New Seasons, which is a bit unfair. I say, don’t compare this store to something it’s not even *trying* to be. This is a smaller grocery chain, already established in other areas (look ‘em up at their website) and their size, format, and product selection are aimed at being smaller but having a large vitamin selection, etc. Like another reviewer said, they do not have any fresh meat (which I don’t care about, being vegan) and they don’t have a deli, which is something I would take advantage of if it were there, but they’re just not that big of a store. (I love the deli at New Seasons, though, so there’s a slice of business that New Seasons will not lose from me!)
As far as pricing goes, this store has shockingly competitive pricing on many products. For example, I use the Tofutti sour cream alternative, and at Fred Meyer, they have the kind with the hydrogenated oils for I think $ 3.29 or $ 3.69, can’t recall. but I know it’s over $ 3! At Natural Grocers, they have the same product, but in the non-​hydrogenated version, for $ 2.89! Just one example of many. They also have a great selection of store-​branded generic packaged tems like quinoa, beans, nuts, and other staples at a low cost. These items, I imagine, are as an alternative to an open bulk foods section, but it works for me.
Their prouduce selection is small but decent, but not as competitive in pricing for all items, being that the stuff’s organic. Also, their vitamin section is awesome, having really looked at it for the first time the other day. I couldn’t find something, and a helpful employee guided me to what I needed. If you pick and choose what you buy at this store, you can come out saving money from the competitors. I usually supplement my trips to Fred Meyer with this store, as well.

We regularly go to New Seasons and I found several products for much cheaper at Natural Grocers. Yogurt and kombucha in particular. Having gone to the old Goodwill that used to be housed here quite often when I was young, I still feel that vibe here. It’s a good addition to the neighborhood. However, all locations are somewhat inaccessible to me being an inner city dweller. We shall see what comes of the newest development plans.
Will come here when in the neighborhood if needing to stock up on what I know is good there, but it can’t really do much for me due to location (this one being the closest to me). Also, while it would be great if meat was never frozen, at all smaller operations or those simply focused on more plant based eating, it just is. Farmer’s markets and co-​ops barely ever have anything just in the fridge. Volume, ya know? Plus bigger retailers have all kinds of tricks to make you think it’s fresh off the animal but that’s just not realistic.

Great grocery store. Wonderful produce, all organic. Very friendly employees. Very clean store. We love all the variety and choices of gluten free items and specialty products; spicy ketchup, anyone? 3 cheese gluten-​free frozen pizza crust? Ginger teriyaki sauce? Yup — all WONDERFUL!

This is a ghetto new seasons, but there are a few products worth it for the price. For example dry goods like Call of the Wild pet food and Kind Bars. Also they had my Bionature pasta from Italy that Cooks Illustrated touts and I have only been able to order on Amazon. The downsides — small, wilty veggie sections and no butcher and few meats just packaged in plastic.
It’s not welcoming as a converted goodwill store either. It’s like grocery outlet, but more expensive. I combed the entire store and like I said found a few key items in the dry sections if dietary needs. Then on the other hand the Kashi cereal was a $ 1 more than trader joes.

I just feel like there’s something «off» with this place and I can’t quite put my finger on it.
I love these kinds of stores-​I can literally spend hours in a New Seasons or Whole Foods. I’m also a bit of a health conscious person, trying to purchase as many organic, non GMO items I can get my hands on. But this place just doesn’t do it for me…
Everything here is very, very expensive. I’d prefer to go to Trader Joe’s, or even New Seasons over in Happy Valley for high quality and affordable food. There is no way you can get out of Natural Grocers with a bag of groceries for under $ 35, and that’s kind of a shame.
This place also doesn’t feel welcoming, in a weird way it feels very sterile. I love the bright colors and welcoming signs over at Trader Joe’s or New Seasons, but this place seems like I don’t really belong. This is me being nit-​picky.
I also wish that there was a deli/​hot food bar. I love that this place promotes eating healthy, but more «grab and go» items would be great. A salad bar would be fun too!
I don’t think I will be shopping here, especially since there are other nearby groceries that provide the same items but for a lower cost. I hope that Natural Grocers continues to prosper, but with expensive prices right off of 82^nd Ave, I wonder how long they will stay in business.

It felt a little on the spendy side for me, but don’t get me wrong, I don’t mean more expensive than any healthy place that carries local goods.
Very clean and neat, as well as friendly and helpful staff. They have a HUGE selection if you have any dietary needs and I mean ANY! Gluten free, wheat free, meat free, etc. They also have a large selection of vitamins and herbs.
I truly did love the selection here! I wouldn’t mind taking one of the classes they offer, also.

This place is smaller, but they’ve got such an incredible selection of just about everything you would need. If you’ve ever been to New Seasons, you’ll find just about everything they have at Natural Grocers. Thing is, they actually have better prices than most of the retailer that I shop at! I normally pick up my fish oil and other vitamins/​supplements at Super Supplements down the street — but after seeing both the quality and prices that Natural Grocers has, I’ll be going to Natural Grocers from now on!

A friend of mine works for a competitor, and calls natural grocers“poor man’s whole foods“lol
I could not believe this place
They sent me a coupon for a good sized bottle of Dr. Bronner’s soap and decided to browse the store
I kid you not, some of their prices were nearly half of what Fred Myers was charging
There were plenty of floor staff and most of them were very knowledgeable, which I was surprised considering they had just opened that month
I’m on a very restrictive low fermentation diet and they found snack bars that work for me, they even help read the ingredients with me
They have fresh salsa that’s actually hot enough to be called «hot»
Amazing selection of refrigerated probiotics
Tons of gluten-​free and other dietary foods
The new cashier they hired was absolutely clueless what to do with an EBT card but I can understand that
Why would I want to shop at new seasons or «whole paycheck»?
Great to have a haven like this in conservative Clackamas County

N.G., N G
When will those dark farms disappear?
N.G., N G
Where you source produce is clear
With no steel cut in our oats and no mercy for our goats
You can’t say we’re satisfied
But N.G., N G
Bring us back to eating wild
N.G., you’re bountiful
GMO can say goodbye
All the cream and all the grain
Seems to all go down the drain
Remember all those snacks we tried
Epic Bars and Power Wraps
Let me order bulk online
Amazon, Amazon
Warehouse discounts and Prime
Oh, N.G. don’t you weep
Natural Grocers still taste sweet
I hate to wait in longer lines
But N.G., I still like you baby
Every time the freezer needs supplies
There ain’t convenience that comes close to you
In-​store classes help you improvise
But N.G., N G
Ain’t it easy shopping wise
Rolling Stones N.G. R&B

Just moved into the area from close in SE where I was spoiled by Whole Foods, New Seasons and Zupan’s all with in walking distance. Was hoping this new place would calm my longing for the old haunts. It was an excellent remodel and the store is bright with plenty of room and parking is adequate. I was disappointed (really, really since I work so much I don’t cook) that they didn’t have a deli or salad bar or anything even close and no plans for it. This is the same problem I have with Trader Joe’s which isn’t too far away. I am sure I will find something to eat there and i will go back when I am more prepared and not starving and want something cooked on site that I can take to go. Oh well, welcome to the neighborhood anyway!

Now existing in the shell of the former Goodwill building on 82^nd, is a Grocery that brings to mind a perfect blend of «Sheridan’s Market» & «New Seasons». The interior is completely redone and has a very inviting atmosphere as well as an amazing selection of health conscious foods, Bulk herbs, Bulk foods, and a surprising amount of Gluten Free options! There’s also a vast selection of Bison meat, as well as meat alternatives. The staff is incredibly friendly and knowledgeable. There is also a selection of herbal remedies that rivals aforementioned New Seasons. They gave us flyers promoting a starting lineup for free nutrition classes they will be holding in the «kitchen demo» area of the store. Be sure to bring your own bag, as this is a bag free grocery store (but they do have recycled boxes if you forget). With slightly more affordable prices than its health food grocery competitors, this is definitely a place I see myself going often. They are going to need a bigger parking lot, that’s for sure!