Natural Grocers

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Natural Grocers, a sign appeared one day over the checkout counter: ‘If you buy every item on this list, you’ll receive a free organic banana.’ No one knew who added it or why, but soon customers were comparing their shopping lists with eager anticipation. Soon enough, an elderly gentleman bought everything except for one item—a single organic banana. He stood there, puzzled, until his neighbor whispered, 'Maybe next time you'll get two!' And indeed, he did—two bananas later that week.

2. At Natural Grocers, a delivery driver once brought in a crate of mysterious jars labeled only with foreign words. When customers dared open them, they found tiny bottles of sunshine—each containing a single hummingbird that buzzed around the store for hours before returning peacefully to its jar. Word quickly spread among locals who flocked to see the little winged wonders flitting between aisles. Soon enough, an elderly neighbor stopped by and asked if she could take one home as her granddaughter loved hummingbirds. The manager smiled and said, ‘She can have it—but only until closing time!’

3. At Natural Grocers, a little girl pointed excitedly as she walked down the aisle, her eyes wide with wonder. ‘Mom,’ she whispered, ‘look at these vegetables talking!’ Her mom smiled and gently explained, 'Honey, those aren't really talking—just nature's beautiful colors.' The girl nodded thoughtfully, then giggled, pointing further along the aisle. 'But Mom, look! These bananas are winking!'

4. At Natural Grocers, a customer exclaimed one morning, ‘Did anyone else just hear that?’ Everyone looked around curiously, and sure enough—every cash register had begun playing soft jazz simultaneously. A delivery driver then calmly walked up and said, 'That was my playlist.' Everyone burst out laughing, realizing it was just another day at Natural Grocers.