Olive May Natural Foods

Category:	Health Food Store
Address:	516 Main St B, East Orange, NJ 07018, USA
Phone:	+1 973-673-7306
Rating:	4
Working:	9:30AM–7PM 9:30AM–7PM 9:30AM–7PM 9:30AM–7PM 9:30AM–7PM 9:30AM–6PM Closed

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Lateefah StayHealthyBeachBabes

This is the health food store I grew up in. I remember when they were across the street next to the church and had only one side of the store. Me and my bestie used to play around and make commercials for some of the products.lol Thanks to them my moms days on earth were peaceful. I wonder if my name or hers is still in the I.O.U. book?? its been over 25 years and the service and their knowledge of the products were very good. Its been 8 years since I have lived in New Jersey but this store is about the only thing I miss about Jersey!!! I wish them many years of success and now that they are a supermarket they havent lost their touch!!

juu dada

Too expensive. Overpriced. Yes people should afford their health needs and prioritize their spending for wellness but thats not for these guys to decide. I bought a powder there for $32 thats online for $15!!! Everywhere online at that. For a rush order its still cheaper. Granted its a Mecca for East Orange but enough rallying and another competitor can come right on and provide the same wisdom, fairer prices. Theyre more than Whole Foods. And so what theyre smaller - bulk buying, etc. Rent in E.O. is cheap, their overhead isnt ridiculous the pricing is. Were not dirt poor in this down but dammit we aint rich either.

Verenander Hughes

Olive May products are over priced. Lots of the products can be purchased cheaper online. The guy they have now to answer the customers questions and concerns is more driven to sell the products than providing acurate info. Even though these are natural and organic products you still have to very careful mixing these products with other products. I personally had a not so good experience mixing a natural product together going on the advice of the worker behind the counter. The only benefit is Olive May is easily accessible to purchase a lot of the natural products, as opposed to online you have to wait.

KC Joyce

Maybe the last significant independent health food store in the area. Will order products for you if not carried in-store. Knowledgeable staff and pretty extensive inventory, considering store size. I appreciate having this option. Whole Foods has forced many others to close, and if a product line doesnt accept WF terms and conditions, they stop carrying it. Olive May listens to customers. Its worth sometimes higher prices to help keep them in business.

Mecco One

Ive been coming here when the original owners had it back in the 80s as a kid. Today, its pretty pricey but its the only place that caries health conscious refrigerated/frozen foods, supplements, organics, teas, herbs, tinctures, soaps etc. Im a person that does not like the burnt smell of incenses. However, their incenses I buy regularly. Great atmosphere and customer service.

Robin Jones

Very expensive. When u have a question they seem to rush u through it. The sale of the product seems to be their greatest priority. Not very friendly people. The old man never smiles. DONT LIKE THIS STORE.

Linda A. Reaves

A long time neighborhood fixture. Although I liked the original location and ambiance, the new store is more noticeable. This is the only such store in the area. Pleasant and knowledgeable staff.

A Private User

Wonderful place and really nice people I used to live down on melmore and never when in there unit this very day oh can someone tell me their store hours I try calling but no answer

Kimberly Wright

The staff is knowledgeable courteous and they literally have everything Health wise even if you have to get it in a suppliment

Lisa Holder

Extremely over priced, staff is 50/50 some are very rude and pushy to get you to buy and others are friendly and most helpful

Frank Smallwood

I love the store and its connection to community and good health. Olive May is a 30 plus years community treasure!

Terry Marsh

Kind of on the expensive side but its so convenient for me plus it has almost everything, like wholefoods

A Private User

great place. loved it!! staff could be a little more knowledgeable about the products.

Kimberly Wright

They always have what I need and excellent customer service