Nature's Buzz

Wow, Nature's Buzz rivals Market Organics with its selection of organic products! From the outside it looks like a small store, but the inside is pretty big and crammed with products. Then when you think you are at the end, around the corner is all the fresh produce. The coffee is what caught my eye since I am always trying to find the best organic and fair-trade cup. There were some really good smelling soaps and other toiletries too. On the right side of the store are a couple of freezers full of salmon, chicken and other organic meats. Along the left, every type of soy, almond and rice milk that you can think of. The staff is friendly and helpful and didn't mind my endless browsing!

Beechwood Avenue is a little hipster/upscale area just north of Vanier. In many ways it reminds me of the Glebe. And, like the Glebe, there are certain stores that one expects to see - stores that the typical neighbourhood shopper would totally support and shop at. Nature's Buzz is one of those stores. It is the local vegetarian/natural store. It sells all sorts of organic, healthy, fair-trade food products, including coffees, grains, spreads, sauces, cleaning, and skin care products. Now, although I may sound kind of aloof about this store, it really is a delight. I really appreciate all the healthy choices they provide, including gluten free products. I went there looking for a good BBQ sauce and I found a spicey variety for $5.69 a bottle. And, let me tell you something, it is really good sauce!

We frequent the Buzz for the great selection of organic meats and dairy - much from Quebec. Try the Charlevoix paté, and the organic cold cuts (ham and salami) without added nitrates. We also regularly get their salmon and tilapia. (They also have other kinds of frozen seafood and fish). A really nice place to shop!