Current location since fall 2012; previously on Bridge St. A much larger retail space that also houses a gluten-free cafe (veg-friendly) and full service salon & spa inside. Expanded grocery, supplement, and clothing selections. Reported closed August 2023.
I shop here whenever I am in the Syracuse area. The prices are a bit high compared to Wegmans and nearby Trader Joes (both of which have been carrying more and more vegan options these days) but for personal care products, vitamins and supplements, and frozen foods selections, Natur- Tyme can't be beat. What I appreciate most is their in-store coding system with colored dots which tells you if a product is vegan, gluten free and/or organic (and also its level of purity,if not entirely organic).
Staff can be a bit hard to find sometimes for assistance. I have used their hair salon in a pinch and found the prices comparable to what I pay in the UK for organic colouring. Not an outstanding salon,but not terrible either. Natur-Tyme has been around for a while and I always think what can make or break them will be their customer experience ethic. They seem to be trying harder with new and energetic cashiers and front desk people, but they are also very short staffed sometimes.
Well, the selection was great, prices seemed a bit high, some of the staff seemed a bit pompous, but not to the point of being completely unfriendly. I can stand shopping here on occasion, but I'd prefer to go elsewhere (until their prices drop to a more realistic level anyhow).
Updated from previous review on Saturday January 11, 2014
I live in the area and I shop at Nature Tyme on a regular basis. I love this store. The empoloyees are very friendly and knowledgeable. The store carries all sorts of health related products, most of which is organic. There is a large selection of high quilaity supplements and hard to find specialty diet food... Pretty much anything related to alternative healing and healthy living.
If you are looking for hard to find ingredients or animal friendly make-up, nail polish, and hygiene products - this is your place!
It is a little pricey, but it is worth it.
The staff is extremely helpful and friendly.
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5 Reviews
First Review by amandalkent
laura_e_vegan
Points +1018
Vegan items selection could be wider - Edit
A good place to find hard to find vegan items. Only wish the selection would be much wider. Some rare pearls can be found here.
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Model321
Points +22
A bit pricey but...... - Edit
I shop here whenever I am in the Syracuse area. The prices are a bit high compared to Wegmans and nearby Trader Joes (both of which have been carrying more and more vegan options these days) but for personal care products, vitamins and supplements, and frozen foods selections, Natur- Tyme can't be beat. What I appreciate most is their in-store coding system with colored dots which tells you if a product is vegan, gluten free and/or organic (and also its level of purity,if not entirely organic).
Read moreStaff can be a bit hard to find sometimes for assistance. I have used their hair salon in a pinch and found the prices comparable to what I pay in the UK for organic colouring. Not an outstanding salon,but not terrible either. Natur-Tyme has been around for a while and I always think what can make or break them will be their customer experience ethic. They seem to be trying harder with new and energetic cashiers and front desk people, but they are also very short staffed sometimes.
Pros: Wide selection of products across major categories, Grading of products identifying Vegan/GF/organic
Cons: Expensive , Staff knowledge/availability, The annoying promotional ads on the phone!
Guest
MichaelMcVeggiePants
Points +162
Hmmmm... good selection, but... - Edit
Well, the selection was great, prices seemed a bit high, some of the staff seemed a bit pompous, but not to the point of being completely unfriendly. I can stand shopping here on occasion, but I'd prefer to go elsewhere (until their prices drop to a more realistic level anyhow).
Read moreUpdated from previous review on Saturday January 11, 2014
Pros: Great selection, Covenient location
Cons: High prices, Fairly pompous staff
Guest
eatright
Points +9
Outstanding! - Edit
I live in the area and I shop at Nature Tyme on a regular basis. I love this store. The empoloyees are very friendly and knowledgeable. The store carries all sorts of health related products, most of which is organic. There is a large selection of high quilaity supplements and hard to find specialty diet food... Pretty much anything related to alternative healing and healthy living.
Read morePros: gluten free, dairy free , specialty diet food
Guest
amandalkent
Points +38
Great Store! - Edit
If you are looking for hard to find ingredients or animal friendly make-up, nail polish, and hygiene products - this is your place!
Read moreIt is a little pricey, but it is worth it.
The staff is extremely helpful and friendly.
Guest
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