A Matter of Health

This is a (relatively) large store with a juice bar and frequent sales on items like yogurt, organic cheese, gluten-​free bread, etc.

Yes, great selection and reasonable prices. However the customer service is very poor especially from the manager. I always check my order when it arrives and this time I was missing a product. The manager told me he had to check the camera and that the item was in the box. I checked 3 times and unpacked each item one by one and checked off on the receipt to make sure it was all there. The manager basically told me it was my fault and said I could not receive deliveries any more. What??? I am out $ 11.69.

Spacious, clean, and well laid out grocery store — a blessed trinity in NYC. The people who work in the store are lovely and helpful. They have a great but not overwhelming assortment of items. This is my go to place for all foods.
Please be aware on weekend that there are peak hours so if you can go in earlier or later in the day to avoid the lines.
On the rare occasions I have had a problem with an item they look up my rewards account see when I purchased the item and happily replace. I really value this store being so close to me it is a gem and the prices are reasonable.

I live right around the corner from this grocery store and the only thing I can’t find here is deodorant. I rarely grocery shop in bulk and since I“m so close I usually just pop over to get fruits/​veggies as needed. The lines go by pretty fast and the selection is great. If you’re looking to go organic, check this place out! I’d much rather give these people my money than the Morton Williams 1 block down.

Stopped by today after brunch to check it out and super impressed with the prices and options. For us, this is closer than Whole Foods so its a good alternative if we need something quick. All the produce is organic, which I like and you really do have to inspect carefully before purchasing to make sure you don’t receive any rotten or past-​due veggies and fruits. Meats and dairy items are a bit overpriced when compared to Whole Foods or even local organic markets, but all in all, there is a wide variety of food items and bath/​beauty products. The hubby loves the kombucha station and there is also a fresh juice bar and a hot foods area. We definitely will be making return stops here.

Huge selection and not so pricey compare to the quality offered!
Their soup bar, especially their pea soup that is simply delicious and their made to order salads are also excellent.
They carry mostly the same brands as Whole Foods or Fairway but also many others almost impossible to find elsewhere like ”Sam Bakery” (love their flat bread) or healthy grains.
You have to be aware that not all product is organic, so if it matters for you (like for me :) just double check the product.
There is also a «beauty» and vitamins, etc. section that is really good and convenient if needed.
Since I don’t live in the neighborhood I truly miss this store :(and honestly if it was located close enough to a subway I would come back more often than I do because it worth it!

There should be a Matter of Health in East Harlem where it’s now gentrified ! There the best they just need a fresh fish section :)

This is a very large, clean, well-​managed natural food store with a great selection of vitamins and personal care items, organic fruits and veggies, prepared foods, and grocery. They are most similar to a Whole Foods. They have an awesome selection of gluten free foods. I love this grocery. I just wish they were better about adding new brands.

My absolute favorite grocery store with the best prices that carries unique and great quality health snack options.

I love that I live so close, fantastic selection of organic produce, an array of options for people with modified diets and all well priced!

Great selection at reasonable prices. Customer service can be poor at times and it is often difficult to locate someone to help you in the aisles or a manager. For example, this past week, I asked for a double bag to carry home a heavy glass jar of sauce along with my other groceries. The cashier told me that they only give two bags to customers who purchase heavy items. She argued with me about whether or not my item was heavy. Eventually, I got the double bag for my item. It is a shame that someone would argue with me over something so trivial especially when I had spent a decent amount of money there.

This is one of our favorite shops! It is big and airy. The selection is terrific and ORGANIC!
This store has the most amazing soup bar. The chicken and dumpling soup is not to be missed! Nothing better on a cold winters night. The chicken noodle and pea soups are also delicious.
The made to order salads are great. The staff is super friendly and accommodating. They will even squeeze a fresh lemon over your salad. The ingredients are fresh and delicious.
Where this store really shines is their selection of frozen foods and yogurts. They carry all the same brands as Whole Foods. Pricing is also very similar.
They also have a superior selection of Kale Chips. I know that sounds like something not worth mentioning but me and my kids LOVE kale chips and they have every flavor. They also carry the flavored kettle corn in the red bag. Yum!
You usually don’t have to wait too long to check out as there are at least 6 registers to handle the crowds!

The best market on the UES in my opinion. It is clean, the selection of merchandise is rather
good and the prices are better than anywhere else and I hopefully will stay that way.
The only thing that I find annoying that they have too many employees and they are always
blocking the isles and making it difficult to shop. And perhaps they can train them to be a bit more friendly and helpful. But other than that I love this store and shop there regularly.
Far better than Whole Foods, Gracie’s Market or any other «fancy» supermarkets around.

Great store! So happy to live near it. The prices and the selection are the best! Only I don’t understand why the beauty section and the grocery sections have separate registers. The process of paying twice is a bit illogical and stalling. Unfortunately I always think twice before shopping in the supplement /​cosmetics section.

This market is super sleek and packed with health goodies. Not only do they have fresh produce, but they have those trendy items — and usually lots of brands. Take kale chips or coconut water, for example. Prices do reflect the UES, healthy-​minded clientele, but you can find pretty much anything here. I wish I lived closer to something like this.

Fantastic selection, very helpful staff, and — surprisingly — excellent pricing (considering the high quality).
Warning, you may see a lot of awesome stuff and end up spending more money than usual ;)

I shop at this location on a fairly regularly basis. I have not tried anything from the store made food counter (salads, smoothies, etc) and I tend to stay away from their produce… I have yet to be impressed by any of the fruit they sell. They have a small fresh bread and rolls section (I love the brioche rolls).
That being said, this health-​conscious grocery store has a great selection of items. Their prices are pretty comparable to Whole Foods. Keep an eye out for sale prices listed throughout the store; however, sometimes they insist that you buy 2, buy 4, etc (though I haven’t noticed too many of those). They do have their own card: for every 2000 points (each point being one dollar), you earn $ 20.
I believe they have another location 2 or 3 blocks away, which is a bit weird, but this particular location just looks newer and is super convenient for me. I have yet to be disappointed by any groceries purchased and think it’s a great addition to the UES.

I think people are confusing this newer location with the older 77^th street location. Why they felt the need to open another one within a 5 block radius is beyond me. Maybe the supply just wasn’t meeting the demands of all the health nuts that reside on the Upper East Side? Maybe… well anyway, this one is much bigger and stocks many more items.
Walk in and you’ll feel healthier already just by staring at all the fresh organic produce. There’s a salad bar if you’re feeling lazy and don’t want to make your own. If you’re looking for an organic, vegan, or gluten-​free product, they will likely have it. Prices range from reasonable to overpriced, but on occasion, they’ll have an awesome deal on something and you’ll feel the urge to stock up. You just have to be at the right place at the right time. It’d be nice if they had a weekly circular or something of that nature.
It never gets too crowded here, but the aisles are a bit narrow. Sometimes the line to checkout can extend into the aisles, but it moves quickly thanks to the dozen cashiers. The workers are pretty good at cycling items, tidying up the shelves, and keeping the place clean. I enjoy buying groceries here and would recommend it to those who live in the neighborhood. If you plan on shopping here often, I would suggest you sign up for their rewards card.

I love this store. The all Organic fruit and vegetable section in the front is my favorite.
The quality is very good and consistent and the prices are pretty reasonable.
I walked there in the rain today after shopping at Fairway and finding almost no organic greens. I bought 2 beautiful bunches of arugula for $ 1.99 each and an avocado for $ 1.99. Fairway had regular arugula which was wet and wilted for $ 2.39 & the jumbo avocados for $ 2.99 each. Don’t like the big ones.
The citrus here is also superb, really big and healthy looking lemons, limes and oranges.
Also great prices on milk and yogurt and a very good frozen fruit section.

This supermarket is where I go on my lunch hour if I’m not in the mood to eat. They have a pretty good selections of everything. However, I bought a loaf of the organic bread yesterday and realized this morning that it’s already started molding. I blame myself for not checking the expiration date. I think I’ll have another slice or two tomorrow for breakfast with eggs and throw out the rest.
Everything here are pretty expensive. I’m not sure if it’s the location or what. I may have to start walking further to Whole Foods where there are fairer prices.

Needed some soup since I can’t chew now. This store is much larger than its doors lead on. It’s a health food store and more! I did find a great and tasty soup bar. I also found some great soaps and my faves on sale. The soaps and vitamins are sold in a separate area, to which the sales ladies promptly and quite humorously informed me. I won’t do my major grocery shopping there, but I see myself getting necessities and little things every now and again.
I like the vibe but the aisles are on the narrow side. That’s clearly a Manhattan issue that this big body isn’t quite accustomed to, still… after many years of living here.

Great addition to the neighborhood. The store is HUGE! As is the selection of organic goods. It looks as though they have something for everyone’s dietary needs.
Definitely worth a checkout, and the prices are reasonable to really good on items.
We have Whole Foods on 57^th street but that is a mile away from this location, this is convenient and great for buying lunch or groceries and chilling by the East River.

Well, it sure smells like a health food store.
Granted, I’ve seen what’s sold in this store in many other small and large stores across the city, Whole Foods included, but this seems to be the most wholly inclusive of all of these items under one roof. Notably, I found their items, though organic and usually higher priced at other stores, to be a bit cheaper than I expected! I don’t shop organic on the whole, but it’s nice to see that it can be made affordable. The $ 3 can of organic chickpeas anywhere else is only $ 1.50 here, for example. On occasion, when I do some grocery shopping on my lunch break, I’ll stop in here instead of blowing my money at Food Emporium. ($ 2+ bucks for a red pepper? Oh, I should have known…) It also has things I find harder to find at other grocery stores, such as precooked and canned lentils.
A Matter of Health is a much better bang for your buck, whether you normally eat organic or not.

By far the best food store in the Upper East Side. When I moved here from Boston and discovered there was no Whole Foods within a convenient distance, I panicked. Like almost reconsidered moving to the area.
LUCKILY…I discovered A Matter of Health was across the street from my apartment. The store is clean, and has a great selection of organic and specialty foods. The produce is fresh and high quality, and it’s never been super crowded any time I’m in there. They have a large section for supplements, usually staffed with 1 – 2 people that are always ready to answer your questions. Their selection of vegan and gluten-​free items is also very impressive, and generally not too expensive. I’ve found things here that are actually cheaper than they were at my old Whole Foods in Boston. They always seem to be running a special on Blue Diamond almond milk…$ 1.99 a carton! I’ve paid as much as $ 3.59 for it out on Long Island. Amazing!
Highly recommend this store for anyone in the area. It’s such a pleasant shopping experience, and they always have a ton of people working the registers so you never have to wait too long. I recently went to the Food Emporium down the street to pick up a few odds and ends… let’s just say it made me appreciate how wonderful A Matter of Health is even more.

Pros:
— organic and natural foods that are local are pretty affordable, often even a little cheaper than Whole Foods.
— well stocked with everything you’ll want in a natural foods store.
— variety of coconut water, and cheaper than most places too!
— kombucha is almost on par with California prices.
— a gluten-​free aisle
Cons:
— maybe I had back luck with this, but the employees didnt seem to know what they’re selling. If you have questions, try to find the manager.

This place was awesome. I went there to pick some things up for my aunt who was in the hospital and wanted to make sure I had all quality items to help get her back into shape. While there I couldn’t help put pick up some things for myself that you wouldn’t usually see in most health food stores. The staff was knowledgable on their products and where very helpful. Too bad I don’t live in the area.

Head to head, this is a better place to shop for groceries than the Food Emporium a block away. Which is strange, since everything in A Matter of Health is organic and should be more expensive, but it’s not. The produce is top notch, and there is enough granola and Greek yogurt in this place to feed a hippie militia. Also, if you were wondering, they have a larger (and cheaper) collection of young coconuts than both Whole Foods locations combined. (Side note: I needed 15 coconuts to make a signature Oscars party cocktail — equal parts champagne, pineapple juice, and coconut juice, plus a splash of cointreau, served in a coconut with a silly straw. Delicious.)
Essentially, whether you need staples or specialty items (except booze), A Matter of Health will serve you well.