The store itself is fine, and the products it carries are sufficient in nature. The Udi's line of gluten free breads usually have large holes throughout the entire loaf. The packaging hides the holes. When I contacted the corporate office, they wanted too much information to correct the situation. Although this is not the fault of Natural Grocer's, they should intervene and help the customer in the process. Also, the bread itself is damn near 5 dollars a loaf. Most items are pricey at this store. The store manager is very rude to employees. I was once an employee at this location. I was in management and was basically ran me off. I took time off because of a back issue and was let go. The assistant manager was into witchcraft lol. If I had a problem with an employee, there was no going to either one of these mangers for help. They didn't have your back. They tried to write me up for refusing to run a cash register for which I was never trained up to that point. Also, they had me and my assistant set down for a meeting amongst us two and the two managers. He didn't do what was expected of him on my day off the prior day, but I was supposedly at fault. I would steer clear of this place for shopping or employment. Diane Howard should treat people better. Karma has a way of...
Read moreI am in love with the new Natural Grocers location in Amarillo! It has been a long time coming. The street side sign proclaims “Organic Produce,” and this is the best part, hands down. While other Amarillo grocers have nominal organic produce, Natural Grocers nails it.
Even more, their produce selection is better than everyone else even without the organics, because of the emphasis on the unusual. Think pomegranates, figs, persimmons, celery root, turmeric root, every color of potatoes and carrots imaginable, heirloom tomatoes, and more.
There’s much more than that, of course, with a greatly expanded frozen foods section, as well as packaged goods. Promo deals on selected items ($4.99 for a 12-ounce bag of Nicaraguan whole-bean coffee?!?!) are better than any mainstream grocer.
To be fair, eating organic comes typically comes with a price, but their prices are fair for what you get. Hell, someone should be paying us to eat all those chemical-laced, GMO creations of Big Food. All told, Amarillo finally has the healthy grocery alternative we have long needed. The previous store was just too small to get the job done adequately, but with the new location on 58th, I know I will be...
Read moreThey have a wide variety of vitamins and supplements, for men and women. They also carry good salves and lotions, for cracking hands, different kinds of bath salts, skin care products and lip balms. There are more items, but that gives an idea. I haven't purchased, due to distance from home, but they have a wide selection of organic and health foods. The staff knows where everything is, in the store and can take you right to whatever it is your looking for. They are also VERY knowledgeable about the different products carried. Each staff member I have talked too, could answer any question I asked. Impressingly enough, I have never seen an employee with their cell phone or using one. They stay engaged in stocking, helping customers and keeping store clean. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this store. Bring your own bags, to carry home your products and groceries. They do not use paper or plastic bags.. They do sell reusable bags for your purchase(s), that are reasonably priced. They work good for other things once you get home. They do have boxes you can use, however, that are free for you to carry out...
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