Bio Terre - Épicerie Bio et Santé — Local services in Montreal

Bio Terre: Where Your Wallet Goes to Die (A Love Story)Ah, Bio Terre. The very name whispers promises of earthy goodness, of holistic well-being, of a connection to the very soil from which our organic dreams spring forth. But let me tell you, fellow human, the only thing springing forth from Bio Terre is the sound of your bank account weeping inconsolably.

Nestled in its impossibly chic location. Mile End, Bio Terre isn't just a health food store; it's an experience. An experience in which you gaze longingly at a single artisanal mushroom that costs more than your monthly car payment, or a bag of "activated" almonds that, frankly, look suspiciously like regular almonds but are priced as if they were mined from a unicorn's tear duct.

The staff, bless their perfectly hydrated, serene souls, are ever so ready to explain the intricate provenance of every single lentil, as if you're not just buying groceries but investing in a small, agricultural nation.

They're probably paid in raw, ethically sourced diamonds, given the prices. So, if you're looking for a place where you can window-shop for your future, healthier self, knowing full well you'll leave with nothing but the existential dread of your depleted funds,

Bio Terre is your spiritual sanctuary. It's not a rip-off; it's a lifestyle choice. A lifestyle choice for people who have infinite money and a severe allergy to affordability. Five stars for comedic tragedy, zero stars for my ability to buy actual food. My sincerest apologies to my digestive system, which will continue its love affair with...

When I first moved to the Mile End, I got the impression from others that Bio Terre was a place only rich people shopped. Having lived here for years, and being a regular customer, I've learned that while, yes, it's no discount grocery store, there are decent sales and many items are reasonably-priced for the quality. Moreover, while the staff are all very professional and well-spoken and used to fancier customers than myself coming in, I still usually feel welcome. Occasionally there will be a negative experience here, but it's usually due to some weird, entitled customer, and not usually the staff.

The store has some excellent products, though the fruit and vegetable section has always been sub-par (but it has improved over the years). There could be more than only-frozen fish, there could be more meat -- but it's a tiny store so what can they do? I think the biggest improvement they could feasibly make, beyond a bit more continued effort in the veggie section, would be to put some beer in the cold section instead of having it all warm, and also being more careful with the dates on them, as often they are expired (including light-hued beers, which generally are considered not so good more than 3 months past their...

Hands down, this shop has the best and most extensive supply of organic foods in all of Montreal. Having recently moved here from NYC, I've been scouring dozens of stores for organic items. Most speciality organic stores are small. Large chain stores (Metro, IGA, Provigo) have organic sections, but only display the same limited brands (which is mind-boggling to me). Bio Terre, however, goes outside of the box and carries brands and products that I can't find anywhere else. For months, they sold organic meyer lemons and kumquats (which I had a really hard time finding even in NYC). Bio Terre also stocks a very delicious French organic brand called Bisson that I stock up on whenever I go to Paris. It's also the only place I found in Montreal that sells grass-fed milk. The prices are...