Nature’s Pantry

I try to stop back here at least a few times a year when my gallon of Dr. Bronner’s peppermint soap runs out! Besides that, they have chia seeds, quality peanut butter, ‘Life Stinks’ deodorant plus a great dairy section. Staff is very knowledgeable about products for treating various health issues. Easy parking (important for a driving-​phobe like me), easy shopping. They even have a kids’ playroom if you’re accompanied by the younger crowd.

First time walking in today after driving past it countless times. I was impressed with their selections. Imagine a local, down sized Whole Foods Market.
I am overly excited about this place because they have certain products, and varieties of said products, in store. I’d have to otherwise drive about 100 miles to get it. The produce seemed cheaper than grocery stores, although the selection is limited.
I only got bars, veggies and soda. I think this will be a usual for me, I just wish it wasn’t located so far away.
If you were to create a «Farmers’ Market Store», this would be it.

Having a good health food store is a necessity for me when I move, and I was relieved to find this place when I first started apartment hunting in this area. I like this store. It’s family owned, which I appreciate.
I’ve come here for various products: herbal supplements and remedies, grains, and meats. They always have a good supply and variety of locally sourced, family-​farm-​raised, grass– fed beef. For me, this is an absolute necessity –again, a huge relief to find this place.
The staff has always been nice to me in the shop, though someone was once rather short with me on the phone. Overall, the staff is friendly and knowledgable.
I only ever had one issue where a package of frozen chicken I’d purchased on sale was spoiled when I thawed it. That one instance aside, I’ve found the quality of products here to be excellent, and I think the prices are fair. Yes, sometimes herbal supplements can be pricey. But I don’t think they’re more expensive here than anywhere else– and by shopping here, you support a local family business. Do check this store out for your natural health needs!

A nice local place to get some unique items you can’t find in a normal grocery store. They also sell local meats and other local products.

Since the move to this location off of Commercial Blvd. (late March 2010), they have taken on more products and organic produce from different (not necessarily local) sources, added in workshops and more meat products in their now vast frozen and refrigerated sections.
The bulk food area in the back is nice but we aware that the prepackaged and similar items’ prices may be different and have no sell by/​expiration date. Save your receipt if you want an easy return/​exchange of any rancid food item.
Items that are out of stock and requested or special orders can take weeks even with regular and active suppliers that Nature’s Pantry stocks.
Occasionally they will have outdated produce or other items marked for quick sale. This can be a huge bargain but be aware of the quality and sell by dates upon purchasing.
They have added to their cleaning and pet care products since the move. New and different items can sometimes be sampled in the back of the store but don’t be surprised to see employees or their children eating them (and some of the self serve bulk items) as regular snacks.
Nature’s Pantry brings a lot to the State College area and I am glad for them. I am not enjoying how much more difficult it is to enjoy my shopping experience with sausage samples unavoidable at the new and fancy cashier station, vendors insisting that fish oil is vegetarian or Thanksgiving with bagged but bloody turkey carcasses crammed into EVERY available refrigerator until they are picked up.
Be aware and sign up on their email list of FaceBook page to know when special discounts are being offered (Customer Appreciation Day is 20% off!) and the steep prices can be wisely tempered. Discounts also if you pay with cash and if you spend over $ 50 or $ 100.

I checked out this store for the first time on a Tuesday afternoon (6÷26÷12) and was very impressed of the wide variety of products this hidden gem had to offer. As stated in a previous review, the prices are a bit higher than other organic products found in larger chain stores in the same area; however, I am much obliged to support a local business and will gladly pay a bit more to help them stay open. The person I interacted with at this store was an older gentleman who was extremely sociable and inviting. I definitely plan to become a regular customer at Nature’s Pantry.

I have to admit I kind of miss this place now that I don’t live in the area. Family-​owned, good selection of carefully-​picked products, relatively convenient location, etc.
The owner (?), who’s almost always there, is alternately friendly and standoffish. Seriously, if you’re at all sensitive to a person’s vibes and attitude, try coming in on two different days, and I can almost guarantee she’ll be at opposite ends of the spectrum on each. And the bad side of the spectrum was almost enough to keep me from coming back, to be honest. On the up side, her dad (?), who often hangs/​helps out, is awesome: down to earth, helpful, and easygoing.
But for organic/​local/​etc, this is one of very few options nearby, and I really do like knowing the folks that own the places I shop.

This store has a decent variety of Asian products and veg-​friendly products, such as Ener-​G egg substitute. They didn’t have any mockmeats, as far as I could tell. It also has many eco– and animal-​friendly cleaning products and skincare products. Prices are a bit on the high side, though. They also sell lots of meat in the freezer section, which was a bit of a turn-​off.