I visit this area frequently and I am very happy to have a grocer to go to where I can buy food that I believe in. The variety is great, however, it would be nice to see more local options.
Jen D.
Place rating: 4 Mission, KS
Like many others, I am very happy to have a Natural Grocers in the neighborhood. Even happier to receive the pretty amazing coupons they regularly send. For example, the last coupon I redeemed was for a loaf of bread, a container of honey, and fresh ground almond butter. I think this would have normally been priced around 15 $, but for me it was FREE! FREE! FREE! Sales associates have always been helpful and friendly. Natural Groceries carries a very basic selection of all organic products, including some beauty products as well as household cleaning products. Yes, it’s more expensive than the Hyvee down the block, but if appreciate non-gmo, chemical free and organic options, this is a convenient option.
Amanda S.
Place rating: 4 Mission, KS
I am so glad Mission has a Natural Grocer. Yes, it’s smaller than the one on Metcalf but fits my shopping needs. The employees have been helpful to point me in the right direction as each store has items in different areas. I like the coupons we have received in the mail. They have been items I would have bought and definitely like to stock up on honey. Overall Natural Grocers is an appreciated addition to Mission.
Ann W.
Place rating: 4 Overland Park, KS
We’re pretty happy with this new location of Natural Grocers(or Natty Gross as we call it). We went the second weekend they were open and the staff were friendly and attentive. Often that’s the case when a new place opens and then service falls off. Not so here. We were here again recently and were asked at least three times if there was anything we needed assistance with. The selection of products is a bit different from the store on Metcalf that’s a bit closer to home. My hubby goes gaga over the massive selection of protein/health bars at this location. This location seems to have a bit less in the way of fresh prepared foods, but those items are pretty expensive at the other location, anyway. I think Natty Gross has the best prices on Zevia anywhere. I don’t drink a lot of soda, but when I do, it’s usually Zevia, so I appreciate that they’re one of the few places that doesn’t gouge customers on the price. They have a very small produce section and most of the produce looks fresh and fabulous. All Natural Grocers stores carry only 100% organic non-GMO produce, so you don’t have to worry about reading labels. It’s all the good stuff!
Michael R.
Place rating: 4 Mission, KS
I love Natural Grocers. I tend to go there for more specialized things – bulk goods like nuts and flour, weird yogurt, and odds and ends that catch my eye.(I’m a terrible impulse shopper.) Many of their items, especially their bulk goods, are very reasonably priced, especially compared to a store I will not name by name but it rhymes with«Cole, um… Brood.»(Toll Mood? Prole ‘Tude?) Their produce I feel is a bit expensive, though it is good quality and organic. They also have pre-packaged ready-to-eat Indian dishes which are awesome, Plus, they have great sale prices. So, yeah, not a good place to go as an impulse buyer. My wife and I went not long after it opened, and ended up spending about $ 50 on items we saw and decided we had to have in order to make our lives complete.(Hey, those elk snack sticks were on sale! And that Pellegrino was totally worth it!)
Angelica E.
Place rating: 2 Kansas City, MO
Natural grocers is my favorite place to shop. Was overjoyed to hear the business opened near the plaza. Rated two star b/c Staff here not as helpful as other stores; they appear to have lack of training and information on products and even their store hours. Regardless this grocery store has a place in the community and i hope it thrives.
Claudia S.
Place rating: 4 Overland Park, KS
This location just opened, so it was packed. Everyone was friendly and energetic. This location is very comparable to others in town. Once the parking lot construction gets completed, this will be a convenient location between work and home.
Jess J.
Place rating: 4 Mission, KS
This opened this week, the first business to go into the new development being built at Johnson Drive and Broadmoor in Mission’s business district. I had previously visited two other locations in the metro, and was a fan, but it’s niche enough that I was never likely to go out of my way or make a special trip to visit the Overland Park or Shawnee locations. However, with one right down the street, that access is just great. I’m a fan of simple, basic foods, but am put off by high-end costs and Whole Foods-type merchandising practices. Even neighboring HyVee’s health and organic section can be a little price gouging. Natural Grocers will carry a slightly higher cost on some products(particularly of the processed/frozen foods variety, but they also carry many products that are comparably priced and lower priced than similar products in standard chain grocery stores. I’m not a huge food trend person, but have had probiotics recommended through my pregnancy for acid reflux and such. I found that Natural Grocers carries several brands of kefir, and at a lower cost than other places I’d purchased it in the area… larger containers, too! I did see local products such as Indigo Wild’s cosmetic and care products in their health and beauty section, as well, which is always nice to see. This store seems to be a good size for the scope of their merchandise, and well-arranged. I visited both the day they opened and the next day, and employees were abundant and very friendly and helpful. They also have a «classroom» area where a series of free workshops and classes on healthy lifestyles are planned, which is a nice touch, as well.