Clovers Natural Market

Michael Sneed (DigitalSignalX)

2020-05

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.

Rebekah Keim

2023-07

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.

Pascale Bouchard

2023-11

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

Elena Seon

2024-01

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

Duane Brewer

2024-03

Great place to get most your health food items.

D Gehling

2024-03

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...

Teresa Simms

2023-08

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.

B Klug

2022-05

Nice to have natural market in town. Had a few sections including books (eh.. a bit of pseudoscience but what do you expect, it's a natural market). Good place to buy dried snacks.

Michelle Seymore

2023-12

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

William Franko

2023-05

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.

Triple S

2023-05

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 😉

Kathy T

2023-05

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.

Jessica Davis

2023-12

Great place to get different stuff that's naturally made

Tonya Boltz

2020-05

I definitely love this store. Being vegan I only buy my vitamins and essential oils here. I also love that they always have something interesting to learn from the guest speakers. Their crew is also so very helpful!

Jeff Hailey

2021-05

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!

Ari

2023-05

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!

Rebekah Hadlow

2016-05

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.

Douglas Williams

2021-05

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.

Jen Flint

2018-05

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.

Heidi

2022-05

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.

Savannah Province

2022-05

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.

Victoria Day

2015-05

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!

Roberta Walk-Anderson

2023-05

Virtue signaling in a neighborhood with zero ethnic influence? Writing on the front door says it all, lol!No carrot juice, in a health food store, really? Poor variety of homeopathic remedies.Front door was amusing, almost worth the 25 mile drive.Oh, I did ask where I could find carrot juice and was politely steared to where I might find it. Their was NO carrot juice, only CANNED combo juices, ie other juices with carrot juice added.Even Wal-Mart carries cold fresh CARROT JUICE.One good note, they have "Brown Cow"yogurt! Best yogurt ever!

Bryan Mosher

2021-05

It's a little pricey but that's what you get with the granola crowd. They always have the weird stuff that you cant find anywhere else so that's nice. The vitamin selection is really good too with out the GNC mark up.

Stephanie Yoakum

2022-05

Incredibly friendly local grocery store. If they don't have what you need on a hard to find item their special order process is SUPER easy and fast! I'm grabbing jars of jellies here for cheaper than I can find anywhere online.

Seth Gordon

2018-05

Excellent selection of natural food stuff. Super friendly staff. Super helpful staff. They can order almost anything that you need that is not currently stocked. Both options. Homeopathic and home remedies. Bulk herbs. Also strange powders and things like that. Lots of local products as well.

Bruce Topping

2018-05

Best produce.Best supplement and body care selection.Lots of hard to find items.Lower prices on bulk than anywhere else.Locally owned.prices on packaged foodsand frozen are not the best in town. Love the people who work here.

Lyndon Petrillose

2018-05

Clovers is a local health food market. They carry most of what a person would need except maybe they are not real strong in the meat department. A real friendly staff and just a great place to go.

Judith Bock

2021-05

Because food items are organic, they are more costly than your everyday grocery. I like the stock of international non-food items from developing countries. My husband wanted to try CBD for pain and didn't think the salesperson knew enough. I like Clovers for bulk items, but other than quinoa, there aren't real savings.

S Nott

2022-05

I like Clovers, a good store, but I feel they should take their " Black Lives Matter" signs down and replace them with " All Lives Matter"