Avital V.
Yelp
leaving 5 stars despite the high prices. i save money because of the size of the store. less impulse buying, less people, less overwhelming, less excessive than a big store. i can usually think clearly when i shop here, there's just less persuasive marketing and temptation. i think lassens has the freshest produce in the area (though jons and arbat are also good), and unlike some of the other smaller markets, they accept EBT (food stamps), so they do cater to the poor. more expensive than trader joes, but equally convenient if you like to cook, and the food won't make you fat like trader joes does. this is an amazing health food store, they have everything you need to put good, natural, healthy, pure foods inside your body no matter your dietary needs or preferences. certain things are priced higher and you might want to get those items elsewhere - other things you simply can't *find* anywhere else nearby. if you're a vegan, you'll find everything you need. if you're a vegetarian or omnivore who cares about buying from ethical farms, you'll find that here too. if you love to cook, the produce is fantastic and they have a lot of unique ingredients if you like to get creative, and like to cook a variety of international foods. if you have high standards, this is your store. if you're tired of the CROWDS at big supermarkets, hide from them here. the parking lot is small, but so is the store itself, so you can get in and out quickly (and most do, so a spot will usually open for you).