Clovers Natural Market

I should preface this review immediately by saying I believe myself to be at the fringe of the target demographic for this grocery. All my life I've never paid significant attention to organic or all natural foods, health supplements, probiotics, the wealth of herbs, oils, and healthy offerings presented.

However after a health scare last January, I've become a budding amateur cook who prepares all meals from scratch (only eaten out 4 times since). My desire to explore new dishes and flavors has expanded beyond what the traditional grocery store has to offer. Specifically, fresh herbs, spices and bulk grains - which the Columbia Reddit suggested Clovers would be excellent for.

They were correct.

Their selection was impressive, and I found many rare things I had considered only available online - including zero sodium baking soda and powder. Spices like sumac, za'atar, mint, harissa and raw ginger root in addition to more common fresh spices in bulk. I kind of went crazy to be honest. It was the best smelling grocery bag ever.

Their grains and bulk bins were impressive, with various types of flours, rices, barleys, lentils, all things I haven't found at larger stores. I wandered the rest of the store of course, and found several items of interest like locally made honey, produce and dairy. They also have an interesting side section full of books on healthy living, cooking, and supplements.

The store itself was clean, well organized, the staff polite and quick to ask if I needed help finding anything. Prices seemed very reasonable, though it may be a little higher than you'd find at bulk stores because of their organic or all natural nature. Parking was easy out front, with handicapped spots right at the door. If you're into healthy eating, Clovers should definitely be a stop in your grocery shopping.

My succulent came with a free snail. Thank you Clovers 🙏

Great place to get most your health food items.

The Forum Clovers is my favorite. The staff is so friendly, knowledgeable and fun to chat with. The layout makes sense. Good deals that rotate. I am thrilled they carry some amazing things that are otherwise hard to find in Columbia. The store is kept clean. Never had a bad or expired product from this store. Check out their new bulk section. Best organic and gluten free options around.

Best independent natural food store anywhere in town. That's it...' nough said! But if you want details... they have an excellent selection of deodorant and mouthwash. Plus, other daily things, like dishwasher detergent, to help a household be more green. And lots of excellent chocolate! And the best source of Red Mill Oatmeal anywhere 😋.
Don't forget the handmade items that frequent the stores - especially around the holidays.Fruits and vegetables - of course! Fresh, good quality, very good selection and prime for immediate use. Though it is not cheap - good food never is.
Update: How does a specialty store grt by with raising prices AND being unfriendly. Does make one ponder....isn't it a cusyomer/dtore cooperative? Isn't it also a function of solventcy to make sure that you can sell those things on the shelves? Just a thought...

Great selection of supplements and organic foods. Friendly, helpful and knowledgeable staff.

I love shopping at clovers because the staff there are very knowledgeable about the products and great about assisting me.

The best natural grocers in town. Rachel the produce manager was so friendly and sweet, she showed us around the store for specific items we needed. Love the place.

I take my roommate here more than a handful of times a month. They have a selection and location impacts our decision to go there. When we are heading that way we go. They have things other stores don't carry all the time. Consistently. Always respectful and curtious.

Great place to get different stuff that's naturally made

Extremely helpful and knowledgeable. Helped me pick out two items I needed. And helped me get some cloves for my husband's toothache until he can get into the dentist next week.

And labor friendly shop is a shop for me. Owners are cool workers are cool. Would love to see them be beacons of leadership for the college community out here and unionize their store. Maybe they'd take some Schnucks customers on the way 😉

Love this place! Clean, quick and filled with great products. These folks have your best interest in mind and ensure their customers are safe by respecting the city's mask ordinance. This has become my #1 stop throughout the week for a quick grocery run. Thanks clovers for being on top of things!

Natural and whole-food lovers should not miss a stop at Clovers! They offer the best of local, organic produce, meat, eggs, and much much more! Very knowledgeable and helpful staff, too!

Wonderful people and great selection. Folks are super nice and knowledgeable here. I had a skin issue I needed help with and one staff person went well above and beyond to help me find Egyptian Black Seed oil to cure it. This was right at closing too, and she wouldn't rest until we found it! Their bulk selection is AWESOME!!! Especially the lotions and soaps....definitely check it out.

I found this place while in town visiting family. I'm a professional in the natural products industry and I get to see a lot of health food stores. This place is something special. A lot of Premium Brands you don't find everywhere, a really well curated selection of top quality herbal and nutritional supplements, bulk herbs and top of the line health and beauty products as well as a nice grocery set with beer and wine. Most small towns don't have a place like this. It was a treat to find this treat.

Great selection of organic fresh produce and gluten-free food! They also have a large selection of supplements to choose from and a nice book section to help you find what you need. Prices range from super cheap specials to expensive items. Many people can find items within their budget. It's certainly worth the taking time to stop by.

The employees of Clovers were helpful, checking the back for a product and offering to order it for us. They were not pushy. They seemed knowledgeable about the store's products. Great selection of natural products and foods.

Leaving a review bc I got a real killer photo I wanted to share but clovers rocks. Been shopping here since before I could walk. Now that I am adulting I really appreciate how easy it is to find local food that was raised well. The people are great, employees and shoppers.

Clovers is one of the top ten things I love about living in Columbia, MO. The staff is a great group of people - they are friendly, vivacious, human, caring and knowledgeable about their store and the products within. I appreciate their input on a variety of topics from choosing a suitable supplement to recipes to finding a specific item in the store to community happenings. I appreciate the quality of the products - especially perishable items - sold at Clovers. I also appreciate that I know the actual owners of the store - I know that shopping there supports people who return my support back into our community! All around - Clovers Natural Market gets 4.7 out of 5 stars from me!