LivingWell

What happened to all the vitamin and mineral selections in the store? It appears the store has slimmed down the options for vitamins. Where are the nice people who use to work in the vitamin section? Haven’t seen them since the name change.

I’ve been coming to this place for about 3 years now since I started my UMD education. The prices are very fair and there is a very wide variety of types of bagel to choose from.
Really, my only complaint is the time it takes to prepare the food. Also, if you arrive at basically on time on the weekend, expect to wait in very long lines that take a while to get through.

I went here yesterday and discovered one of the coolest grocery stores that I have ever been to in my life. I loved the selection of healthy foods and the prices were very reasonable! I walked through the entire store and was amazed by what was available. It reminded me of a place called Westerly that I used to go to in NY, but this place has a more diverse selection of teas and herbs. I remarked to the friendly cashier that I wished they had a location in LA. She told that there is one located in Yorba Linda, but that is still pretty far away from me, even though I’m in Central LA. I just let her know that I come back to the area multiple times a year and that I definitely am going to be a faithful regular. I have already told 5 people about it and that they need to start shopping there!

The name is new but the store has been around for a long time. The name was changed to help make the branding more inclusive. Some customers thought that the store was only for church members. This is a great place to learn about healthy food options, cooking classes and spiritual reading material. There are «Oprah worth» sayings and gifts for all ages. I love this place.

Best selection of meat alternatives. As a pescatarian I definitely appreciate the large selection. And they have like dry beef chunks you can get per poind to mix up and season as you like. And dry soy products. I stocked up on Loma Linda and Morningstar products but I want to try the dry alternatives next time.
I am definitely adding this store into my monthly shoppomg rotations. And they sell big bags of Daiya, the vegan cheese for my lactose intolerant friends!
P. S. they had these whole wheat mango figs that literally are the best figs I have EVER HAD!
I love it here!

Been going to this store since I was a kid, back when they were located in Takoma Park. They’ve always had a good assortment of healthy foods and drinks. Although I’m not vegetarian, my pops is and I still enjoy some of the Worthington and Morningstar meat substitute products. I pretty much buy the same stuff and don’t experiment much with new food items. Occasionally they’ll have samples of foods and drinks and I’ll try those. Overall a good spot to get healthy eats

Great food shopping for vegetarians and vegans. I walked past this storefront for years (while visiting Target and Kohl’s) without ever venturing inside. To be honest I wasn’t sure if it would be nice-​Christian or creepy-​Christian — although even as a non-​Christian I actually like the sculpture of Jesus out front, because it’s humanistic and touching. Recently some people were telling me about the great food selection at this store, so I finally went in!
It is very pleasant, not creepy. The store is bright and clean and the staff people are nice and very helpful. The other customers also seem happy and normal — nobody sulking or copping an attitude. I walked past the Christan gift items and made a beeline for the body care products and the food section, and was rather impressed! Much of what they carry are the familiar health-​food-​store brands, but there were also several items new to me.
I don’t know much about Seventh Day Adventists, but I DO know they are vegetarian and don’t drink caffeine. (Thanks in large part to Adventists and Mormons, the old coffee substitute Postum was brought back.) So there is a very good selection of vegetarian and vegan food to be found here. They even had something I could not find at any other health food store (and I tried SIX of them)…vegetarian «oyster» sauce, made with oyster mushrooms… for my homemade lo mein. Very nice selection of bulk foods, including spices and soup mixes.
When I visited they were giving out samples of a noodle dish. The store also has a classroom area in the back where they teach a six-​week program on healthy eating and lifestyle. Anybody who is teaching vegetarianism and health is OK by me! I’ll definitely be adding this place to my regular grocery-​shopping rounds.
ADDENDUM: There were no photos of the food sections of this store, so I’ve added some.

My review is for the food section of the store only. They have a very big selection of vegan, vegetarian and gluten free products. They also have a big bulk section with beans, seeds, nuts etc.

I used to live in California and was spoiled by the FULL grocery sized store of vegan/​vegetarian options. That being said however, the ¹⁄₃ of the store (the rest is a Christian book store) that is health food has all kinds of vegan/​vegartian meat substitutes. The canned and frozen options are always less expensive than Giant/​Safeway. I have shopped here at times and found «Camp Meeting» sales were you can by cases of products (12 cans) at up to a 30% discount.
I have recently been impressed with the bulk frozen pattie/​sandwich vege-​meats. 12 Grillers for $ 10 for example!
I also find the TVP (Textured Vegetable Protein – a dried product) and other bulk natural items to be a substantial benefit to me at a very inexpensive price (compared to other organic/​natural/​vegetarian types of places).

Great place to buy healthfood, meat substitutes, and all sorts of healthy living cookboos and other resources. Also, if you’re into Christian gifts, books, music etc, there is a larger selection than at most other area Christian stores.
The kids section is large, and they always have a video playing in a little play area for kids to be entertained while parents shop.

I didn’t come here looking for a bible or some book by Joel Osteen. If that’s what you are looking for, then you’re in luck. This Seventh Day Adventist store has it all. In fact, if you are the slightest bit claustraphobic then you will be overwhelmed in here.
I came in seeking bulk nuts and flour. I checked out the veggie/​vegan foods, but I thought they were a bit pricey. Maybe they were not overpriced, just pricey for what they are. Their nuts however are reasonably priced. I bought sunflower seeds for $ 1.99/lb. Chocolate covered pretzels in bulk are good. I may come back and peruse their vast selection spices since it is easy to get here on the weekends.
If you are looking for healthy cooking options then you should check this place out. Be prepared to wait in line for a while because the cashiers are really slow.

I needed a Bible. For personal reasons. When I walked in I was shocked and amazed to see how large and expansive this store is. I wandered around, and there are tons of books. Lots of books in spanish, french, (yes english) and topics ranging from marriage, to why men hate church. Some cards, and trinkets, and gifts.
They only had 3 Catholic Bibles to choose from. I don’t know how much a Bible is supposed to cost, but I paid $ 36.
What is totally surprising is that there is a huge area of health foods. I had no idea this was in here. And a lot of vegan items. Weird. And nuts. Lots of nuts galore.

I’m atheist/​agnostic but that most definitely doesn’t stop me from shopping here. The vegan/​vegetarian food selection here is amazing. The prices are very fair and the website also lists what they have on sale for that month which is helpful. I tend to stock up on my favorites whenever I drop by: Loma Linda Big Franks (best veggie dogs on the market), Peking Vegetarian Roast Duck (cheapest price i’ve found), «IB105 Imitation Bakon Crumbles» (this is the best of the «bakon» crumbles they offer) and various TVP flakes which are wonderful for marinating and frying up in various veggie dishes.
The service is always friendly and excellent as well.

I don’t identify as either Christian or vegetarian. But I’ve loved this place for the last 7 years I’ve been in the area.
I purchase gifts for my devout friends here. Like a previous reviewer said, there is absolutely no pressure to shop and buy religious books, toys, cds, etc.
The back of the store has a great selection of natural and organic foods and products. I purchase my essential oils here. They have freshly made spice mixtures, such as garam masala. There’s plenty of alternative milk and protein powders here.
Suprisingly, they also have some of the best selection of vegetarian Chinese food. I would have to go to Rockville to buy similar products. The prices are a bit higher, but it’s a lot closer.
Parking is horrrendous. The Target is remodeling, and Maryland drivers are their usual aggressive distracted selves. Watch out.

About ²⁄₃ of this store is your standard Christian bookstore fare — books by Joel Osteen et. al., plaques, trinkets, CDs, a kids’ section, offering plates, usher badges, T-​shirts with corporate-​lookalike logos that have Jesus text, etc.
The other ¹⁄₃ is vegetarian grocery heaven. The real highlight here is FAKE MEAT GALORE. Canned, frozen, dried … fake chicken, fake scallops, fake shrimp, fake beef, fake fish, tofurkey, tofu ice cream, fake sausage, fake bacon, fake meatballs, dairy-​free cheese, egg and dairy free waffles… It’s awesome.
In addition to all the faux animal products are… dozens of grains sold by the pound, awesome granola in a handful of flavors, vegan baking products, whole grain pitas and other breads, and some other grocery goods…
The prices are also reasonable, maybe even a couple dimes cheaper than my local Shopper’s. The only downside is that since this is a 7^th day adventist store, they’re closed on Saturdays.

I love, love to cook. A common misconception is that vegetarians only eat salad and tofu. (Fortunately, I’m in a very open-​minded city with many vegetarian options.) I tend to watch a lot of Food Network, and I find some of the recipes inspiring. For a non-​pregnant woman, I also tend to have a lot of odd cravings («I MUST have SESAME BALLS!»). When a recipe calls for meat, I don’t fret. Seitan and tofu are popular meat-​like alternatives. Fish is more difficult to recreate, but I found that the Potomac Adventist Store sells imitation seafood (by May Wah Healthy Vegetarian Food Inc). The other option is to order imitation seafood online, and that can be pricey with minimum order amounts and shipping.
I’ve already shopped here several times already, and only in their foods section. As an atheist, 90% of the store has no appeal to me (I’m surprised that I haven’t burst into flames). For canned and nonperishable items, I would rather go to Whole Foods. For mock meat, this is THE place to shop. They have the biggest selection of meatless alternatives from canned (Worthington, Cedar Lake.) to frozened (Morningstar, Yves…). They are the only store I know of that sells imitation seafood. While their selection of imitation seafood is limited and not cheap, sometimes I find what I need. Mmm, coconut «shrimp».
When I feel like making Spicy-​Sweet Glazed «Salmon» or Chinese BBQ Spare «Ribs», I shop here for guilt-​free, moderately-​priced items.

Buying veggie «meat» options at a regular super market can be frustrating. Premium prices and poor selection mean we pay through the nose and we can’t be too picky.
The Potomac Adventist is a godsend (pun intended). They carry hard to find veggie protein options in a range of brands — not just Morningstar Farms (Hello!!! Textured Veggie Protein in all forms, bulk adzuki beans, and even Chinese veggie «Halibut»!!!) I can get creative with our meals without having to skimp on the portions and with frequent sales and case pricing the cost is HALF the supermarket. I like the fact that they don’t stock mundane things that you can buy at the supermarket but use their small space to the fullest by stocking row after row of hard to find vegan and vegetarian staples.
Yes most of the store is devoted to Adventist literature, movies and cds HOWEVER as a non-​Adventist I’ve never felt pressured to explore that part of the store by any of the staff or customers. It may take some courage to walk past the life-​sized statute of Jesus washing Peter’s feet which guards the front of the store but what awaits inside is well worth the trip even for those of us that avoid religion like a Biblical plague!