Natural food market stocking local and organic produce, juice and smoothie bar, vitamins, herbs, cruelty-free health and beauty products, gluten-free food, sandwiches, salads, soup, and baked goods. Open Mon-Sat 8:00am-7:00pm, Sun 10:00am-6:00pm.
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101 Cottage St, Bar Harbor, Maine, USA, 04609
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Last update on 23 Sep 2016 by Guest
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29 Reviews
First Review by Veganshade
elephantelizabeth
Points +68
Cute - Edit
Very cute small market. They have a small smoothie area, however, the woman working it seemed unhappy to be serving us. They have a small fridge with some vegan to go things and they sell some vegan food in the market.
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Kate9791
Points +1024
Hoping for More Vegan Options Now - Edit
I've been coming here since the original owner (decades ago.) It's most recently (2023) been purchased by two vegan men, so I was excited for things to start shifting. So far it's been modest changes. There is a daily soup offering, which seems to be vegan less frequently (although often a leftover vegan option can be found in the grab and go cooler.) As a GF vegan, my options are limited in the grab and go section. And vegan baked goods are hit or miss. Sometimes there are plenty of options, sometimes none.
Read moreI stopped getting smoothies here years ago (after Thrive opened) as they always tasted mostly of ice. I should revisit, but the past few years have had staffing issues so it's unreliable hours (this may have changed.)
As for the grocery section - I appreciate the bulk area and a handful of items (Cosmic Bliss vegan ice cream!) that Hannaford doesn't carry, but there are many duplicate items, which are cheaper across the street. I think they would do better weeding things out and focusing on items not able to be found next door. Produce area is small, and I rarely get anything - preferring the larger selection at the Beech Hill Farmstand.
Staff is friendly enough. Despite my being a smiling regular, I've never had anyone try to get to know me.
Pros: Only health food store on the island, Rewards points help ($100 of receipts for 10% off)
Cons: No bathroom, Lots of the same (cheaper) at Hannford
Guest
farthereaches
Points +434
good vegan options but no vegan sandwiches - Edit
pretty nice small store for some natural goods. Their takeaway section differed from stuff made in house and foods that have been delivered as it seems. What was available was good although there was nothing in the wrap or sandwich category that day that was suitable for vegans. So I ended up getting the chickpea salad and some dolmas. Both of which were enjoyed greatly.
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Tribuddha
Points +45
Great grocery and to go section - Edit
A wonderful grocery store. Lots of vegan things to choose from in all the aisles. The grab and go cooler has a bunch of items that are vegan including stuff from Chow Maine (a local place that makes noodle dishes and dumplings). The cafe has limited vegan baked goods but mostly gluten free.
Read morePros: Grab and go section, Grocery items , Supplement section
Guest
Micah_L
Points +16
Would rate it lower if I could - Edit
This place has few vegan options and the woman at the counter was extremely rude. Out 5-year-old daughter needed to use the restroom and was told to go to the gas station, which we tried, but was out of order, so we had to go to the regular grocery store adjacent—which has a better assortment of vegan options. When we checked out, we (four of us) had purchased food for each of us to eat, and the same woman made a big deal out of asking for utensils for each of us to eat with—saying we could only have 1 spoon per soup and 1 fork for the salad. Ridiculous behavior—and I won’t be a patron of this store ever again.
Read morePros: Some vegan options, Natural groceries
Cons: Poor/rude customer service, Few vegan options with…, …better selection at adjacent grocery store
Guest
VegBuchis
Points +180
Super Helpful for Acadia! - Edit
If you are traveling into the park and don’t have access to a kitchen where you are staying… this is a must-stop. Offers pre-packaged vegan sandwiches, soup, salad, sushi and more that can be taken on a hike.
Read moreDon’t be afraid to venture out to some other restaurants too, but this is great for lunch on the go.
Updated from previous review on 2023-06-30
Guest
shiftygrub
Points +148
Best Vegan Options in Bar Harbor - Edit
Lots of good options here for snacks/drinks and a decent selection of premade food to take to-go. I wish I skipped all the other food options in Bar Harbor and just went here instead lol. I visited near closing time, and there were soups, pasta salads, and baked goods available. Pricey but pretty worth it in an area with scant vegan options.
Read morePros: More options than other places
Cons: Expensive
Guest
veghead007
Points +236
Togo sandwiches and fillings! - Edit
Great options here for fresh vegan baked goods as well as Togo sandwiches and fillings! We bought bread and chickpea filling up hiking with us. So great to find this place
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jennnnn
Points +365
Great Store - Edit
Great little store to grab necessities for the week. They had staples like pasta (including gluten free), sauce, toiletries, fresh items, frozen beyond chicken and sausage and more.
Read morePros: Many vegan options, Fresh grab and go
Cons: Expense
Guest
sophiefrenchfry
Points +1333
Great take out lunch options in cooler - Edit
A and B naturals has a great selection of vegan groceries, and they have a cooler stocked with yummy food in the cooler that would be great for a quick lunch or to pack for a hike.
Read morePros: Convenient location, Good options
Guest
Tray-C
Points +527
Bountiful Vegan Fair - Edit
A MUST stop if you’re vegan and visiting Bar Harbor. They have everything you need to survive a week in lobster land and feel like you’re keeping your nutrition on track. Fresh fruits, grocery items, hiking snack essentials like bars, dried fruits and nuts to prepared sandwiches and ready made meals. A great stop before or after visiting Acadia National Park (a quick 10 minute car drive). We have been to Bar Harbor several times and this place is always at the top of the list to make sure we eat well on our trip. Easy parking right in front of the shop. Bring a reusable bag or carry your items out by hand.
Read morePros: Everything
Cons: Nothing
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long_egg
Points +366
Lots of good options - Edit
Found some awesome vegan options here that were fairly priced. Staff was friendly, and there were plenty of options. Some items were pretty pricey, though.
Read morePros: Lots of options, Great location, Premade foods
Cons: A bit expensive
Guest
dontkalemyvibe
Points +128
Very similar vibe to Whole Foods !! - Edit
Sold the same or similar foods as WF. Great place for quick easy vegan meals. Lots of pre made on the go drinks and sammies! Very good and friendly knowledgeable staff!!!
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DannyG
Points +65
Great find in Bar Harbor - Edit
Bought everything for dinner there two nights in a row. Great items. All healthy!
Read morePros: Great vegan and veggie options, Hours are good, Relatively accessible.
Guest
jcatanzano3
Points +198
Great store! - Edit
This store has great vegan selections you can't find elsewhere in the area. We always stop by here to stock up when we arrive to the area
Read morePros: Great vegan options, Friendly staff.
Cons: Expensive but worth it.
Guest
sglcklch
Points +2895
Not bad considering... - Edit
Bar Harbor turns out to be way less vegan-friendly than I thought, so I'm glad this place exists at all. Prices are a little higher than what I'm used to, but that's to be expected. I just wish there were more vegan meals to go. Some organic fruit would've been nice too.
Read morePros: that it exists at all
Cons: pricey, limited vegan selection
Guest
jayluhx
Points +1462
Vegan haven!!! - Edit
In what I like to call a “vegan desert” this place is a jewel!!! The vegan fridge options are phenomenal. Highly recommend!!! Such good food to pack before hiking or just a fast grab and go. Reasonably priced considering, too!
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tranquility2000
Points +46
Great vegan finds! - Edit
Stayed in Bar Harbor for a few days. This is the first time we didn’t pack any snacks with us as we were banking on finding some treats here. A & B Naturals had a great selection of vegan options. They also make smoothies and fresh juices. Perfect place to stop before or after hiking in Acadia National Park.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan choices , Smoothie and fresh juice options, Natural health care options
Cons: Small selection of bakery items were not vegan
Guest
cryptofoodie
Points +146
Stop here for some great vegan foods to get you by. - Edit
Unfortunately there's no vegan place in town. Fortunately there's A and B. If you're vegan you should check out the bento boxes in the refrigerator on the right when you walk in. Made by Chow Maine and they taste great.
Read moreThis place also has a pretty good selection of other vegan supplies.
Pros: great selection
Guest
MellyRoseC
Points +68
Hidden Gem - Edit
So happy to find this market. I was hesitant, but when driving by was like oh there's that place, and I stopped. The smoothie bar was good, as was their coffee. The Market was stocked with a variety of snacks, meals, meal side, fresh veggies, condiments, vitamins, soaps, personal items, ECT. Good little place for us special people 😉
Read morePros: Variety, Smoothie coffee bar
Cons: A little pricey
Guest
Tofutini
Points +86
So glad to find this place! - Edit
I visited this natural grocery store every day during my vacation. They have great coffee, smoothies, lots of vegan groceries, and ready made sandwiches and salads to bring on hikes in Acadia.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan groceries (yogurt, cheese, etc.), Ready made vegan sandwiches & salads
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a_rockin_vegan
Points +76
Great vegan friendly spot! - Edit
I was so happy to find this place! They had a lot of vegan things to purchase and a smoothie shop inside. The vegan grocery items weren't even marked up very much, which I thought was great considering it's such a small town. Would definitely recommend!
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Yourweirdveganfriend
Points +271
the best vegan options in town - Edit
After 3 days visiting Bar Harbor, we finally found this small grocery store. We hoped that we would have found it the first day because the vegan options they had were so much better than at the restaurant. We bought the Vegan Bento Box, vegetarian tuna sub and falafel sandwich.
Read morePros: vegan options to go
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TheVeganSix
Points +100
Great Local Co-op - Edit
We went to this great health food store for vegan picnic provisions twice during our stay. They had a vegan soup, and vegan salad and noodle options in the cold case each time. Also a nice little selection of organic wines.
Read morePros: Great selection., Parking, Walkable from downtown Bar Harbor
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mmmscott
Points +71
very affordable and cute - Edit
great little place for health food items. Staff very friendly too! they had vegan soup there but didn't try it. no vegan pastries. got trail bars for hiking. Would appreciate a green smoothie with real greens instead of powder.
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squabattack
Points +49
Seems great! - Edit
Today I visited this store briefly and was impressed by the variety of vegan products for sale. I especially enjoyed the chocolates!
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meredith
Points +556
Out of the way but worth it - Edit
I loved this place. They had VEGAN RICEMELLOW there too!
Read morePros: knowledgeable about vegan products, lots of options
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