Country Life Natural Food Store and VeganVegetarian Restaurant in Columbus
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Columbus, Muscogee County, Georgia, US
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Site: http://www.countrylifeonline.com/
- Monday:10AM–4PM
- Tuesday:10AM–4PM
- Wednesday:10AM–4PM
- Thursday:10AM–7PM
- Friday:Closed
- Saturday:Closed
- Sunday:10AM–4PM
This converted home is a quirky combination health food store and cafeteria style vegan restaurant. They have a daily changing menu plus desserts (excellent vegan cheesecake) and a few side dishes. The food was really good and generous portions for the price. There is a religious underpinning which was not intrusive and the people were very nice and welcoming.
The atmosphere is very calm and relaxed, and the food is mostly good. A lot of their dishes are surprisingly tasty. I especially like the enchiladas they serve on Thursdays. There are certain vegan-substitute items that arent very appetizing (especially the ranch from the salad bar). There are also some other dishes they serve that I personally dislike how theyre prepared (many of the vegetables seem under-cooked to me). Still, theres always something good to eat and the prices are very reasonable. We usually eat for around $6-8 per person.
We are new in town and we are so glad to find and all natural store. BTW if you are on Keto ask for the Coconut flour tortillas. If you need more than a couple of ounces meaning a lbs ask the front desk. My wife and I fell in love with all the wide selection for our all natural remedies.
A different entre every day, all vegan, filling size portions. Some constant side orders. Unbelievable prices for what you get. Also very tasty vegan cakes, pies, cupcakes again at unbeatable price. The store also has a huge assortment of health products and condiments. Amazing place!!!
We had great buffet food with generous portions for the price for lunch, which was wonderful. The strange COVID policies of encouraging distance while being steadfastly anti-mask was confusing, discouraging, and frankly dangerous. I found the Christian influence suffocating.
I have been going to Country Life 4 over 20 years so it seems. The quality in some of the herbs has disappeared. The employees are inferior. They have no knowledge of the herbs. This just happened within the last year. Covid-19 should not have have anything to do with knowledge of a product. The former employees were full of knowledge and seemed genuinely helpful. The crew there now just seems full of themselves.
Amazing amazing experience. Everyone on the staff was friendly and funny! Even the customer base was in a great mood and smiling at each other! The food they served was incredible, completely vegan, and made with love. Checking out, the ladies that helped me were super informative, asked me my name, we talked about jewelry and she gave me some tips about the supplements I was interested in. Even offered to put in a special order for me! All around impressed and they have earned a lifetime customer!
This is a great place for a good vegetarian meal! It is actually a health food store with a lunchtime café! They have everything that you ever dreamed about concerning healthy food alternatives. Appetizers, main meals, staples, desserts, bulk herbs and teas, supplements, etc. You name it, they probably have it! Decent prices on most items as health food stores go. The restaurant is open during lunchtime only! Take time to try all the different food items. It is cafeteria style and a nice salad bar too! They have a really varied menu that changes every day! They also have specials too! Friendly staff in a Christian atmosphere that welcomes everyone!
What makes me even happier, is that I heard about it from a few different meat eaters. Extremely affordable- in both the grocery store as well as the restaurant. The people who work here are extremely friendly and approachable. The prepared food here is delicious! I cannot wait to keep exploring the things they have to offer here. I feel so lucky to live so close to this!!
I actually took a star away due to the parking lot. Please consider relocating, getting an additional location in town or finding a way to enlarge your parking lot. Its anxiety producing because of the parking lot. Its probably all I really think about when I am there. I get in and out quickly.
Went here with a group of friends because its the only vegan place in Columbus. Its pretty nice. When we went it was a buffet style menu. I had the burrito, which was delicious.The restaurant is attached to a little grocery store that carries some vegan items like ice cream.The building is easy to miss since its built into an old house in one of this mixed zone areas. Next time Im in town Im definitely going back.
MY ABSOLUTE FAVORITE PLACE TO SHOP AND EAT!!!! MORE THEN 5 STARS. they always let my daughter help bag too, they go above and beyond. Also the knowledge is important and they deliver. Id love to work there just because I love the store, people and atmosphere so much. BTW, Im not vegan, love vegan food, my 3 daughters are very picky, and they dont know its vegan meat or food, and they eat the whole plate of whatever we get - Everytime. Try to go when they have the burritos!!!!🤩🤩
Felt like a night out and without any planning rocked up to this restaurant for a Thai meal. We were not disappointed. Greeted warmly and seated where we wanted to be. I have eaten here many times and always enjoy the food but it was spoilt by the long wait of about 45 minutes. Staff didnt seem to care and said they were very busy but the restaurant was only about a quarter full.
County Life is THE place to go in Columbus for the best vegan lunch. Everyone here is very friendly. You can always tell the food is made with love. The store is great for vegan grocery items and supplements. Prices here are what you should expect from a natural, plant-based establishment. Im not saying itll cost you an arm and leg but its not a Walmart either. Regardless, I highly recommend checking them out. Its a lovely place.
Delightful herb shop and lunchtime restaurant. Restaurant serves delicious vegan cuisine with a down-home lean for an excellent price. Staff is extremely courteous, knowledgeable and generous with information about the various products on-hand. Warm and friendly dining area as well as dine-out porch.I would love to see Country Life invest in eco-friendly take-out containers.
We love this place!!! The people are so sweet! Makes our heart happy! They have great gummy bears made with fruit juice and carob coconut clusters! A nice little selection of gluten free, non gmo and organic things! Teas, herbs and vitamins! Also they serve a nice wholesome lunch special too at a great price! One of our favorite monthly if not weekly spots!
This may not be an issue for most people, but it was obvious immediately upon walking in that this is a faith based store, and as a person who doesnt identify as Christian it was incredibly uncomfortable. I mention it because its not readily obvious through the Google listing. Its very in your face, not just the normal level of religious decor you expect in the South. There is literature everywhere, ranging from doomsday stuff to Bible studies to stuff somehow linking veganism to Christianity.When you walk in, its very difficult to figure out how to order or pay if you are not a regular. You have to walk straight to the back and then its sort of a cafeteria type set up. You have to pay once you have your food by going back to the front store section.As for the food, it was a good price point however it was very salty. I didnt care much for the meatloaf and I am a pretty dedicated vegetarian who is very familiar with vegan cooking, so Im not just a dissatisfied carnivore who doesnt get vegan food. Heavy use of Liquid Aminos as a flavoring in everything but other than that bland. Is it possible to be bland and salty at the same time? Apparently the answer is yesAll in all it was a very awkward visit, one I will not be repeating if Im traveling that way again. Im sure this place serves a need in the community, and I am glad there seemed to be quite a few people who seemed to be enjoying their food, it just wasnt my thing.
The food is very delicious, cozy dining area, & staff is so friendly and kind. There is also various classes offered. I love the cooking classes. There is a good variety of herbs to choose from & the price is affordable. I highly recommend visiting this establishment!
I have been visiting here for 3yrs I would have probably never found out about it until this year ((I’m going towards a vegan food lifestyle)) if it wasn’t for my mom who wanted to find a specific herb that NO other health store carried but Country Life has it in bulk. I love that the place looks like a loving home from the outside and once I walk in the cafeteria is always the first thing I smell ugh I eat here every week because obviously I’m obsessed with good health lol also I get my herbs here for my teas and my yoni steams i get my kids candy here I buy my alkaline water here......& I mean the staff is mainly volunteers they’re so nice the bathroom is always clean This is my FAVORITE place here in Columbus 🖤
I love coming here to eat lunch. It’s really nice to be able to eat somewhere and not have to worry about how the food was prepared or what animal products the food could have been cooked in like most restaurants. The food is always delicious and reasonably priced. I wish I could make it over there to eat more often.
We had so many questions and Adam was so helpful! We found what we needed with his help and he also was super knowledgeable about what other herbs and foods could help. I felt like a fish out of water at first but he made us comfortable with his explanations about their products. They have an amazing selection of healthy herbs, foods, and supplements to start or support a healthy lifestyle.
I love this place! The food is healthy, delicious and affordable! The people that work there are simply amazing! The staff is very helpful and knowledgeable on all the products in the store! You can see Christ in each of them! They do everything with a Spirit of Excellence! Thank God for Country Life! #lovecountrylife
Down to earth people with a humble personality! Great customer service! Holistic approach, healthy menus, natural medicine, and well rounded health food store. A large variety of herbs and spices along with the help or assistance of the naturopath or the holistic lifestyle ministry students and staff. I highly recommend you to stop by and get to know the variety of products to enhance your lifestyle.
No frills vegan family style cafeteria, limited menu that varies per a self-published monthly calendar. Simple food, well done. And a really good salad bar. Run by Seventh-Day Adventists, so its closed Fri & Sat. The health food store has longer hours than the cafeteria.
This place is fantastic. I personally enjoyed their veggie burger with a side of chips. But you can also go for the salad bar with Thier amazing potato salad and vegan mayonnaise. And for the yogurt lovers they have vegan strawberry yogurt. Please take time to come here.
I enjoy shopping at Country Life for herbs, natural foods and of course the fresh blueberries! They are seasonal as they sell them in June. The best Ive ever had compared to the tasteless one from grocery stores that shall remain nameless.Lunch is great too and very affordable. A great addition here in Columbus as I dont always have to go to Atlanta. :)
The salad bar is okay. They other cooked food is either canned or frozen.And, for a healthy restaurant the sodium content when my wife and I ate there was extremely high which should not be. The health food store has a good selection of items although pricey compared to what one could order online with free shipping. Used to go to country life when in Columbus but now go to a healthier deli at Columbus Park Crossing in north Columbus.
I cant believe I have never been here. Ive known about this place for years. Today we came for lunch today. Everyone is so friendly. We ordered the daily entree, cup of soup and a fish sandwich. Everything is priced well. They also have a grocery selection. Comparable pricing to other stores. There is a religious vibe that was pleasant. The staff was VERY kind. So glad we gave this place a chance. We were not disappointed.
This place has been around for over 40 years. I first ate here in the late 80s. It is a very healthy choice for lunch. If you are interested in trying a vegetarian lifestyle this restaurant has a small store that also sells vegan, organic, natural foods and other personal products.
I was desperate in seeking holistic herbs, teas, and concoctions for my daughter and her cold. With the flu epidemic, I was nervous and wanted to try home remedies before going to a Dr. Needless to say, within one day of consultation and gathering my recommendations, she was well. I love this establishment and all there is to offer outside of traditional medicine.
I had the lunch special here before of shepard pie, cabbage, and upgraded my extra side to their baked sweet potato fries. Meal also comes with a side of bread & butter. Regular price 5.99! Twice now ive had their Phish sandwich, taste better than any real fish sandwich ive ever eaten, its so good! Comes dressed with fresh lettuce, tomato, & red onion and a side of tortilla chips
I moved from Atlanta where there is a wealth of natural foods markets and co-ops that l got excited about discovering and learning news ways to become more health conscious and to nourish my mind, soul, and body with each visit. Moving to Columbus, l had to venture out to search for such a place and wasnt sure what l would find. So far, l am still in search of a true to life, GMO and pesticide free, whole foods farmers market but l did, however, stumble across this little gem! It reminded me of a neighborhood Trader Joes. Country Life is well stocked with the herbals, tonics, water, natural supplements and medicinals l love! They even have a cafe on site where they cook healthy and nutritious meals that are fresh and delicious from the farm to the table! I think l found a little piece of home when l found this hidden gem.
I Love the Country Life Natural Food Store! ! !They are conveniently located in the heart of Wynnton.A vegans delight... always fully stocked. You can find the best vitamins, selective teas, natural products, & organic herbs galore. Be sure to check the bucket outside for specials. I found 2 small bushel of fresh tender greens for dinner tonite. #Natural #Organic #Fresh #Living
The prices for lots of stuff are not cheaper than if you bought them at a bigger grocery store. However, they have many specialty items that are hard to come by. Also, there are certain items that are at a better price. Love the store myself. The people are quite knowledgeable about health related information.
My husband and I just left this place and was treated like theives by the boss man.. A tall white guy.. I told my hubby to get both of our bank cards because I was going to buy a lot but once the boss start watching us like hawks and following us around I knew then it was time to just leave.. The black guy was really nice and helpful.. But I will take my money elsewhere if I going to be treated like that for whatever reason..and he was acting like he was putting up stuff but in reality he thought we was going to steal . We literally just left ane I was in tears because I love this store and have told many people about this place.. May God bless the bossmessed up my entire daythought we gonna steal.. We went in their fot Noni juice and teas and sage.. just left
I have visited this restaurant a few times and my experience and the food have always been pleasant, I would even travel from Atlanta just to eat there sometimes but the only drawback is that the hours of operation are limited... I have found out that they grow their own vegetable in Seale, Alabama that makes me feel even better... Keep it up!
Total reviews rating 4.7
199 Reviews for Country Life Natural Food Store and VeganVegetarian Restaurant 2023:
Review №1
2022-06-09Ive slept on the food here for too long.The food is so delicious, and their store offers a lot of good holistic products.
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2022-03-01High quality, tasty dishes, at a reasonable price. The salad bar was excellent. Tremendous variety of wholesome foods and the desserts were worth it. Was great to have instant food from the buffet as we were traveling to and from Florida.
Review №3
2022-05-24The people truly make this place the best. I love being able to shop and then eat. The food is at its best quality and the grocery selection has everything to start, sustain, and improve your heart and mind in this wonderful life.
Review №4
2022-05-03The food is always good and healthy. And my wife and I love eating here
Review №5
2022-06-29Best salad bar in town! All of the food is delicious and their staff is amazing.
Review №6
2019-04-30I LOVE this place! The daily entrees are a great well rounded meal with soup and is delicious! Many veg head options to choose from with great price points! Browse the store for items to take home to eat or cook/bake with. Don’t overlook the natural supplement side either. The staff are warm, friendly, and knowledgeable!
Review №7
2021-12-29Every time I travel through this area, I make sure I stop by Country Life Natural Food Store for lunch. They offer a full vegan menu and have meals of the day. Each time I visit, it’s delicious. They also offer vegan baked goods that are delicious, and they have a wide variety of vegan/vegetarian and organic items within their store. Definitely worth the visit!
Review №8
2022-02-13If you like vegan heres the place to go. You can buy supplies to cook with or buy meals too. I bought bread and cookies. Been years since Ive been there.
Review №9
2019-07-08A gem of a place.They have a nice grocery selection that has some hard to find items. Will make this a weekly grocery stop.Their restaurant is awesome! The food is cooked with love, seasoned to perfection and is good for your soul.
Review №10
2021-02-07Im visiting here in Columbus from ATL. Ive been searching for food for 2 days that for my diet. This place is amazing. The staff is amazing. Food of course is amazing! Vegan lifestyle. Need to bring you guys to the city.