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| - This is a massive building behind Staples in the downtown area; it has a huge sign on it and reminds me of a grain elevator that you can see from miles away.
This place does carry grain; in fact it carries grains, organic vegetables, every type of tofu, tortilla chip and rice cake imaginable, and all type of natural food products. But...let's not limit this place just to food, there is an area with yoga mats and clothing, there is an area of water bottles, there is a multivitamin and supplement area, there is a natural beauty product area, there is even a little buffet with tables as you come in.
Community Natural Foods ltd appeals to the community, a conscious community but a community that can afford its produce. There were many people in today, the aisles were crowded; I did see a mother shopping with her two little girls and CNF has these little shopping carts so that little humans can shop here too...sooo cute.
The woman at the information desk was very very nice, explaining the concept of the store to me, they try to buy as much produce locally, but of course products are from all over, they do however carry locally bought organic meat and poultry which is a plus.
I checked out the frozen products section and I saw items here that I have never seen in other food stores, even in the huge uber "super" stores: frozen chicken butter curry, a vast assortment of bean burritos, oriental ginger chicken. The concept of heating up an exotic meal in seconds is quite attractive and I must admit as I walked around looking at all the food that was good for me, I did start to feel a little more healthy inside.
But just as a few fellow yelpers have stated, why is this supposedly healthy food is so expensive, why again is it only available to people who can afford it, why shouldn't it be accessible for everyone. If you do want these type of products I would recommend Sunnyside Natural Market in Kensington, of course the selection is limited but the prices are more affordable.
CNF has free parking in a lot outside and a community board with tons of services like massage and yoga etc, which again is good for you and overpriced.
If you don't mind paying more money than usual for organic and natural products then this is your definite one stop place to visit.
Community Natural Foods Ltd, for the rich community that is!
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