Noah’s Natural Foods

Noah’s shines in their bulk — get organic turmeric here in bulk at a fraction of what you’d pay for a prepackaged thingy of it. Lots o’ spices. Also very grain that’s ever been seen lol and multiple types of oats in bulk and it’s all organic.
the customer service can be inconsistent, i will agree — ranging from exemplary to indifferent, unfortunately, but I will say the vitamin staff are generally quite helpful and knowledgeable. try asking a health question at a discount health store; good luck!
the cosmetics area is also awesome for people who want things like lotion toothpaste and sunscreen that aren’t toxic.

Went in tonight to get probiotics. Very well staffed, super helpful and nice. Huge place with lots of great stuff. Will return!

I used to shop here regularly, but the customer service is so apalling I can’t bring myself to go here anymore. I had to actually ask the cashier to bag my expensive organic items and she gave me attitude when I asked them to be double bagged and told me they usually don’t do that. Also, she told me I was impolite for asking for such a thing. I’ve worked in retail and the cashiers are so rude, inattentive that it’s unacceptable. Their rudeness has been quite consistent throughout the years. I shop at other health food stores with better service and prices. It’s challenging enough to buy expensive organic items, the least they can do is make you feel welcome in the store.
I suggest you shop at other health food stores, Herbie’s herbs is a block away with better prices. Pleasant customer service should be an integral part of the shopping experience.

Great place to grab a quick healthy lunch option. Favorites: Vegetable rice wraps and the sushi.

This place has a solid, wide selection of organic products. The only thing is that when you are buying organic stuff in a specialty shop in the Annex, you are going to pay for it and this place knows how to charge.
We do go here routinely to buy various ingredients in bulk and then make our own homemade granola which is pretty delicious and better than anything I have found in a store.

After going to this store semi-​regularly for a few years, I’ve gotten to the point where the service I’ve received has been so consistently rude and apathetic that I usually kick myself after spending money there because I leave feeling put off. The prices are generally higher than competitors (e.g. the place down the street, a bit west) and the selection is average as well. But the main issue is the service. I’ve left on several occasions asking myself of the cashiers, Would it kill you to give a genuine «hello»? To smile? To say «Have a nice day» or «You’re welcome» when I say «Thank you»? Why do I feel like I need to apologize to them for coming and spending money there and paying their wage? I’ve actually had a cashier finish a text on her smartphone before ringing me in (!). I’ve worked in retail and customer service, and this is unacceptable.
I’m sad to say that it has been the rare occasion when I’ve been treated like a valuable customer at this store. Why do I always leave feeling like I’ve done them a favor. Come down off your pedestal, hipster cashiers, and rise above merely ringing items through like a robot. Maybe it’s a management issue — someone who passively allows this attitude to continue — I don’t know.
So why have I continued coming semi-​regularly at all? It’s convenient — I live around the corner and it’s too easy. But I fully intend to stop going.

Yes, it is expensive.
Yes, the stuff here is organic… it says so at least…
Yes, we were going to buy a tomato that cost $ 4.43 just for one, we changed our mind though.
Now I know where this is going, yes it is expensive… BUT!!!
This is also the only place that I found in the GTA that sold stainless steel water bottles, specifically klean kanteen. I’m not talking just a few but alot of different styles. Our lid broke and I went all over through the GTA looking for a stainless steel lid (not the plastic ones) and it was difficult to find anything that wasn’t plastic.
i went to MEC, europe bound, nutrition house (had one but it was dusty), Kensington Market (various places there), grassroots, big carrot, whole foods. None of them had the cap.
I found it here. The mgr that does the ordering here is really nice about ordering stuff as well.
If you don’t come here for anything else, come here for your stainless steel waterbottle needs.
I found the bottles to be market price, so I wouldn’t say it’s more expensive than elsewhere. Klean Kanteen’s are pricey.

This was my go-​to Health Shop when I lived in the area.
They have a small selection of organic veggies and fruit, all natural hygiene and cleaning products, vegan canned goods, natural make-​up products, organic pasta, healthy snacks, etc. All the aforementioned products are overpriced. About double the price as compared to Herbs and Nutrition.
These days, the only reason I come in here is for Fennel! The yummy vegan take-​out place located inside Noah’s. You can get a delicious organic vegan cooked meal here for about ten bucks. If Fennel is closed, I head for one of their cooked meals (located in the fridge past Fennel). About $ 5 for vegan butter chicken or veggie curry on rice. They also have cheap samosas and vegan desserts. Super convenient if you’re on the go.

Noah’s is like an acquaintance you’ve had so long, you start thinking they’re your friend. I’ve never *loved* Noah’s: the prices are a bit high, and the selection isn’t very good; but it’s close, convenient, and gives me the warm fuzzies whenever I walk in.
…the food counter (Fennel Organic Eatery) which is independently owned, is another story. The old owners left, thank the health Gods. And the new ones seem much nicer… but the food counter has the same expensive & micromanaged kind of vibe. Apparently they won’t commit to regular opening hours, which is odd. Also, muffins which used to be offered for half price at the end of the day are now included in the next day’s offerings with no discount. I still go. It’s healthier, faster, and less crowded than Fresh. …and it’s situated in familiar surroundings.

Driving cross-​country for a month can get really expensive and so you think of creative ways to save money. For example, buying grocery stuff and making some meals and snacks throughout the day…
Unfortunately, if you shop here you will probably be spending more money than eating out. The place is expensive, outrageously. They do have a good selection of stuff — local, organic, fresh produce — though extremely limited.
Something else you come across when driving such a distance is a wide variety of people. You’ll meet people that live whole healthy lives and inspire you to want to do the same, they are inviting and pleasant to talk to,
And unfortunately, you won’t find that here either. The staff sucks. I think they think they’re an exclusive bunch.

So I had never shopped at Noah’s, and I guess technically I still haven’t but I still have a review. I was early to meet some friends at Fresh, had some supplements that I had run out of so thought, great, I’ll duck into Noah’s to pick them up while I wait.
I see a few others have commented that Noah’s is ‘a bit pricey’. What??? I was going to post a review saying the prices are doubled but I don’t want to be accused of exaggeration so in my perusal of their merchandise, there were a few items that I regularly buy so I know exactly what I usually pay and the average price difference for all of these items was 86%. Now had they charged a few dollars more, I would have picked up my supplements as I was there and it would save me going elsewhere later but 86% more??? I don’t care what else you sell, or what kind of selection you have those prices are a rip off.

Noah’s Natural Food is a full-​service health food store. After yoga, I would stop by Noah’s for a healthy vegetarian tofu and spinach samosa supplied by Zara’s Gourmet Kitchen. Cold baked whole wheat samosa is downright inedible. I am in a constant struggle with temptation… as amazing options are available in the area. Thanks to yoga, my sense of righteousness is heightened. To be fair, sundried tomato, firm tofu, spinach and spices have ample potential for greatness… unfortunately; the cold hard refrigerated whole wheat shell destroys any promising flavor profile.

This location of Noah’s has been my go to place for a few select items for a while now. It’s cheaper than another health food store closer home, so that’s an incentive. It’s not very spacious, so it can get awkward in the aisles at times. The staff is always pretty nice to me: polite and conversational.
It’s pretty well stocked: has the usual suspects such as a bakery, a frozen food section, prepared foods, medicines etc. and even a makeup counter! However, I did notice that a couple of the brands they carry are much cheaper at some other mainstream grocery stores.
They also have a hot buffet style lunch section; it looks pretty inviting though I have yet to try.
I have no hesitations in giving Noah’s my dollars!

Prices are pretty high; that much is for sure. But Noah’s is well-​placed along Bloor West and its selection is very good. One of the store’s best features is its little bakery/​deli section: Noah’s brings in all sorts of goodies for a range of restricted diets (gluten-​free, dairy-​free, both at once, etc.). We’re talking snacks, desserts, even small meals. (I especially recommend the spicy spelt veggie pockets [in the fridge] and the chocolate muffins [on the shelves across the aisle].) The café is worth a visit as well.

nicely stocked store, nice staph, but overpriced on virtually all items when you compare to Kensington market health stores… I still shop there for the odd item that I can’t find… I don’t mind paying a few dollars more but some items like MegaFood Tension Release or Eco Dent Powder is more that twice as expensive as what I could buy online.($ 39 more!!! for Tension Release! causes more stress than it alleviates! :)).at that increase I find it hard to justify shopping there.

I’m a bit of a captive audience for Noah’s because I work nearby. It’s strength is that it does have a good selection of products for those inspired moments when you decide you’ll never eat sugar again or that the chemicals in your sunscreen are making you dumb.
The downsides of Noah’s are the morose, healthier-​than-​thou service and the grumpy, neurotic customers. Admittedly, perhaps most Noah’s shoppers are there because their chronic fatigue syndrome or environmental sensitivities make it worth the premium you pay to avoid the chemical creepiness of common groceries. Or maybe Noah’s is just convenient because it’s near the hemp store.
But for supplements, expect to pay a few dollars more per item than you would at other health food stores nearby. When I asked for a specific supplement (ribose) I got the curt answer, «we don’t carry that,» whereas a smaller health store a few blocks south carried the product and had some informed tips for taking it.

I used to think Noah’s was a health food store, like GNC or a wholistic pharmacy, but I’ve since discovered it’s much more than that! It’s got everything I need to get and more.
I like how I can find a non Whole Foods neighbourhood type place where I can get my quinoa and tahini in bulk, natural facial products, baked gluten free goods, plenty options of organic soup stock, my non diary/​non soy butter and tons of alternatives to the usual things in the big chains.
It’s small, so be careful where you swing your yoga mat bag, but it’s got plenty to offer.
I really like the discount bakery section. Although the expiry date is either tomorrow or the next day, I find that if I keep in the fridge it lasts a few days longer. And I get my spelt muffins at half the ridculous cost.
They also have a loyalty card. I’m not quite sure what it does yet, but it takes some time to activate, so I was not able to use it the first 2 times.

I was impressed by the bulk section but overwhelmed by the selection and the teeny tiny little aisles. The place is cramped and small, which I’ll probably be ok with on my next visit, now that I’m mentally prepared. Good selection of prepared products. Cashier was friendly and efficient. Still getting my feet with the area’s bulk stores, but I wonder if noah’s is overpriced. I’d go back and would feel reasonably confident that I’d be able to find what I was looking for.

There seem to be a lot of tiny natural food stores scattered across the Annex. I am almost wondering if there’s a secret competition of which store can fit the most organic food per square foot…
Now what sets Noah’s apart from the rest are a few things:
1. the biggest and most delightful selection of every type of organic bar, burger, cereal, cracker and bread that you’ve never even heard of
2. a bulk food section
3. hemp ice cream
4. an organic juice and café hidden inside offering salads and hot food
skin care products
6.a supplement section with educated, informed and helpful employees who can actually assist you!
7. anything and everything else you didn’t even know existed but that you clearly need ;)

The best part of this particular Noah’s location is the «hidden» café inside it. while upon first glance it looks like your typical health food store, with lots of vitamins and organic oats, it turns out that you can also get a hot and tasty lunch inside!
The obviously-​named «Noah’s Café» features fresh-​squeezed on demand juices (my fave is half orange, half carrot), premade items like samosas and sandwiches, and a hot food bar. The hot food bar is by the pound and is sort of a mini version of the healthier (and vegetarian) sections of the Whole Foods hot food bar.
With a range of seasonal dishes, noodles, cold and hot salads and casseroles, you are sure to find something filling and tasty. And since you serve yourself you can be sure to only get exactly what you want to eat. Brilliant! The only thing to watch out for is going overboard filling up your little recycled package takeout box — you ARE paying by the pound, after all, and ten bucks comes faster than you’d think. Still, if you are a little overeager you can at least relax knowing that the food is both tasty and really good for you. The only thing I’d change is to increase the selection as this food bar is very small indeed, and seems even smaller if you don’t like the items they have on offer a particular day.
The rest of the store offers up organic and sustainably made options of your usual grocery items as well as household cleaners, vanity items and some candy at the front. The selection of vitamins and supplements is vast, bewildering and crazy expensive (who knew that stuff made out of leaves and roots would cost so bloody much) and I tend to feel like the store staff will recommend more supplements than anyone could possibly need (and that’s not even getting into my rant about how much of supplements get peed out!). Overall though, Noah’s is a life saver when you’re looking for healthy eats in the area.