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Organic Roots
Category: Food Specialty Food Health Food Store Health Food Store [Edit]
10151 82 Ave NWEdmonton, AB T6E 1Z5
(780) 413-1730
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
3 reviews for Organic Roots
3 reviews in English
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Review from Lauren N.
Updated - 11/21/2008
I stopped by Organic Roots today to see if they had any coconut oil, which they did. The staff were very nice in helping me find it, and it took me awhile to pick one out since they had several kinds.
I chatted to one woman who worked there about the products, and she told me about the many uses for coconut oil -- as skin moisturizer, for instance -- which I found really interesting. I finally settled on one, and as she rung up the sale she told me about the brand I was buying, and how they actually let monkeys pick the coconuts to be used. I thought that was pretty funny.
So the service here is always great, but the only thing I have a problem with is their pricing system. It's really hard to see which labels on the shelf belong to which items, and I often get confused, buy one product, and realize it was a different price. So they might want to organize their shelves better. But it won't stop me from coming here, because I like giving them my business.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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10/28/2008
I'm not usually one to shop at health stores, although it would probably be a good habit to get… Read more »
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Review from Jeanette B.
Edmonton, AB
9/29/2008 2 photos
I was so disappointed when the original Organic Roots closed down. It was my absolute favourite organic food store. Although I am glad to see this business up and running again, I am disappointed with how much they've downsized. The new store is rather small, and it now focuses mostly on vitamins and other health supplements. There is a small section of organic food and gluten-free products, and there's a small seating area, where you can sit and have a lunch or an antioxidant smoothie (healthy!). The staff is very knowledgeable, friendly, and always willing to help. I bought some vitamins, and the lady gave me a student discount, which was great.
I will continue to shop here, because I am loyal to this place, and their prices are still very reasonable, especially the vitamins. I do hope they expand again one day soon--I really miss their humus! -
Review from Maria F.
12/10/2009
Frankly, I don't see the point of Organic Roots' existence. It is located several blocks from Planet Organic where environmentally conscious consumers can have all their shopping needs fulfilled. Organic Roots occupies a rather large floor space but offers limited number of products. There are supplements, skin care items, cleaning products and a small section with food both bulk and pre-packed. There is also an organic café that serves soups, salads, wraps and smoothies.
I guess I was expecting Organic Roots to be a health food store rather than herbs and supplements store, that's why I was disappointed with the store's selection. If I didn't already have a favorite vitamins and supplements store, I might have considered shopping at Organic Roots; but for now Optimum Health Vitamins is beyond competition in my book.
