Health Hut

How far into the Cedar Rapids ghetto am I willing to venture for mint chocolate chip malted milk balls? Two blocks (which is essentially into the heart of the ghetto). I was also searching for some supplements for my mom, but lets not kid ourselves, I was there for the malted milk balls.
The health hut still has a fabulous selection of vitamins, supplements, and hard to find health foods. The parking lot in the back is very convenient, since the store is right on 1^st Ave and there isn’t really any parking in front. However, the parking lot appears to be a hangout for the locals. It’s not exactly Cabrini Green, but I wouldn’t walk around here alone after dark (or after noon, actually).
The staff is always very helpful, they seem to really know what they’re talking about and care about their customers. They aren’t just there to sell you something.

The Health Hut is one of those great small health food stores that carry just what its customers want and not a lot else. They introduced me to the wonderment that is a Soy Boy NotDog, and for that I will be forever thankful.