Natural Living Center

I’m a local and I love the staff here so much I had to write this review to tell the truth about the staff after reading inaccurate reviews from evidently negative folks! The staff at the Natural Living Center are incredibly supportive- offering kindness, a welcoming energy and quality information every time I go in to buy food (at least 2x month). I am also more than delighted to pay more for my food because the quality of food is also outstanding and you get rewarded as a regular when you appropriately use their loyalty system/punch card.

This place has been one my very favorite places to be in Bangor. I started shopping here 35 years ago when I first moved back to this area. Health food stores should be familiar friendly helpful places where you learn a lot and you are never intimidated by asking the smallest question. That was and still is that place. Thirty - five years ago I had two infants and was looking for organic baby food. One of the owners at the time immediately took me under her wing and made me feel right at home. I was in the store several times a week for the baby food as it was only sold by the individual jars and a bit costly. When she found I was traveling 70 miles round trip 3 times a week with my 2 infants to purchase this food - she immediately arranged for me to purchase it by the Case at a much lower cost. That's the kind of place it is. They have a wide variety of items packaged and in bulk.. The people there are very helpful , even the other customers are. I noticed it is lacking in a variety of plant based milk products but have a wide variety of most all other items, such as produce , juices books ,and of course health food for your pet. Compared to other Health Food stores I think it is reasonably priced in general There his also a small deli located in the far corner of the Store. The Natural Living Center is a place were you cannot help but have a bit of new knowledge and a positive attitude to take with you when you leave. And that's on the House !

Great products - bad service. We shopped here about once a month and always appreciated the bulk section and dry goods in particular but after last visit, we will only go as a last resort.. First, the prices on shelves are almost always INACCURATE, the total is always higher than we expect. We also buy yogurt here, return the jar for deposit each time we go back but this time the cashier said they don't do that... we also bought peppers that were labeled an each price but charged by the lb - which would've been fine except it made them double the cost!!

Great store! Their holistic medicine section is very large and staff is always willing to assist in what you are looking for. Produce is organic and they have a great selection of local milk, kefir, yogurt, and cheeses from cow and goat milk. Beer, wine, spices, pasta, home goods. There’s something for everyone! While you’re there, DEFINITELY pick yourself up some ‘The Doanestead Farm’ products. The tallow lip balm is a must have for Maine winters.

Went 40 miles for one specific item after I had called ahead. They were out by the time I got there. The cashier was obviously inconvenienced by my request for help, noted by the tone he used with me, and in regards to me when talking with another staff member. I'm glad whatever he had going on, on his cellphone, at the register, was so important. I'll find another place to shop for specialty products and not take another dollar of business through the doors here.