Native Sun Natural Foods Market

Every since the Amazon buyout of Whole Foods I have been searching for a healthy alternative grocery store. This is the spot! Get the bean and cheese quesadilla.. it’s amaaaaazing!!

I’ll be fair and give it a 4 because I can honestly shop elsewhere for lower prices . I think what sets them apart is quality controls. It’s also nice to shop somewhere that isn’t as crowded.

***Update:
I upgraded my rating because the vegan beyond meat burger is mouthwateringly delicious. They really hit it out of the ballpark with this one.
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I am very dissatisfied about y-day' encounter at the coffee/juice bar Baymeadows location. It happened at around 3:55pm, Saturday 22nd. I ordered an iced latte. While I was checking out, the guy employee from the bar started asking impertinent, intrusive questions like where am I from, how long have I been here, where else have I lived etc. I didn't know that an iced latte from Native Sun comes with a side of third degree. Had I known, I prob would have skipped the coffee. I've been a customer at Native Sun' all 3 locations for over 10 years. Between messing up prices at the register and some other rude encounters with staff, the experience hasn't always been perfect. However, overall I like the concept of Native Sun and refrained from giving it a bad rating. I usually handled any misunderstandings right away with Customer Service. Y-day was just too much. I just wanted a damn iced latte, and I couldn't get it without intrusive rudeness. The worst part was when the guy ended the encounter with "God Bless You". Last time I checked, Native Sun is NOT a church. It is unprofessional, presumptuous, and divisive to assume that all customers are religious and this greeting is ok. It's not ok! It was inappropriate, unprofessional, and arrogant. I am a customer who was paying for a product. The relationship between the store and I was a business transaction. I expect to be greeted and treated in a professional manner, not given third degrees, nor being proselytized about religion. Badly done Native Sun!

I've been coming here for over 7 years.

Staff friendliness/attitude and helpfulness is FINALLY improving across all sections.

Same with the overall selection and variety. It's regularly revamped and improved upon and I really like that.

I have to mention that the new "Beyond burger" is incredibly overpriced -but so delicious.

The prepared food areas as a whole have come a long way. Very pleased with that. Love the growing cold section and gluten free bakery.

The "supplement area" staff (dark haired woman specifically) is still pretty short and huffy when you ask her for help. Would be nice if they hired someone more knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and eager to help.

Lastly, it would be great if they opened earlier! Seriously. I think that being able to shop before work for breakfast items would be convenient for SO many customers. (It might even cut down on some of their mad lunch rush that is so frustrating to shop in).
They open when most working people are already at work, seemingly giving winn dixie and publix an edge.

All that said, I recommend you shop here!

I love this place. They've really improved their prices and discounts, they are way more competitive. I'm big on natural and organic things as well as being as cheap as possible. Like all places somethings are cheaper here and some things aren't. They also have great smoothies, juices, beer, wine, small plates, prepared foods, and more. They pack quite a bit into a small space and make it work very well. The staff is great. Very knowledgeable and helpful. They have indoor seating at the juice bar area and front of the store as well as outdoor seating. They have recycling bins as well.