Health Food Stores in Eugene, Oregon

As the last bastion of hippies, Eugene, Oregon has a strong health food and organic food scene. With the increased focus for even non-hippies on eating healthy and trying to avoid chemicals and processed food, purchasing food at a health-oriented food store can be a great way to go. Here are the best health food options in Eugene, Oregon:

The Kiva is an Eugene original. Located at 125 West 11th on the corner of 11th and Olive in downtown Eugene, the Kiva has a full bulk foods section, available herbs and spices and a great deli. But the Kiva also has a nice organic produce section and a good selection of herbal supplements and organic herbs. This is also a great local store in which to find organic wine, bread and other organic food products. For hours and information, call 541-342-8666.

The Friendly Street Market is a fun little store tucked into the Friendly neighborhood at 2757 Friendly Street in Eugene (683-2079). This store has a nice bulk section with organic granola, as well as organic dairy, produce and other food. The Friendly Street Market also has a great wine selection and an in-store restaurant.

Sundance Natural Foods is one of the most popular and well-known health food stores in Eugene. This store, tucked into a little retail corner at 24th and Hilyard, Sundance has a great selection of dry goods, bulk foods, and organic produce. Sundance also has a salad bar and fresh-made daily vegetarian specials in their prepared food section. This is a great store to stop for "take out" that is healthy and delicious. Call 541-343-9142 for hours and information.

Capella Market is in the retail space where Oasis used to be in South Eugene. The store is located at 2489 Willamette street and has an emphasis on organic, local and gourmet food - including vitamins and supplements, and fresh organic produce, wine and cheeses. For more information, visit the website at www.capellamarket.com or call 541-345-1014.

While not officially a health food store, the makers of Nancy's Yogurt - Springfield Creamery is a local company making and providing quality organic and natural cultured dairy and soy products. The above stores carry Nancy's Yogurt products, or you can find out more online at www.nancysyogurt.com.

One of the bonuses of shopping at these health food stores in Eugene, Oregon is that the staff at all of these stores are quite knowledgeable and helpful - they can offer recipe and serving suggestions, as well as offer information about various products and how they compare to more "mainstream" grocery products.