Market, wellness center, and cafe. Stocks locally grown produce, organic foods, supplements, health foods, bulk foods, spices, and herbs. Wellness services include massage, yoga, ayurvedic consultation, and herbal medicine. Cafe serves vegetarian and Ethiopian cuisine. Black-owned. Open Mon-Sat 10:00am-8:00pm.
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288 Monroe Ave (at Alexander St), Rochester, New York, USA, 14607
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Last update on 12 May 2021 by Guest
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10 Reviews
First Review by gallo39
supabush
Points +935
Delicious & Fresh Comfort Food - Edit
Absolutely delicious! The food tastes so fresh and warms your soul. Everything is seasoned nicely, and the staff are very kind. I highly recommend the chai as well! Stop in for a cozy meal!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-11-17
Pros: Kind staff, All vegan
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SaraleeLaughlin
Points +34
Amazing - Edit
Great food, great people, great atmosphere. I recommend trying one of everything. You can't go wrong. Menu is a la carte, pick from a list of items. Mix and match as your taste buds like. I always get the lentils and vegetable stew. Their Chai is a must also.
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TracyWeb
Points +743
Amazing food! - Edit
Hands down this is some of the best vegan food I have had. They have a buffet during lunch hours and a dinner menu in the evenings. Everything is delicious but I would highly recommend the risotto, pizza, salad, lentils and gnocchi. All of their dishes are only $4 so you can order a variety of dishes to share!
Read morePros: Completely vegan, Inexpensive, Everything is delicious!!!
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raphalla
Points +768
This is not a health grocery store - Edit
This review is just for the health store and not for the cafe/ restaurant. I went there hoping to find some organic groceries but realised that, they sell mostly pills and a few natural products, nothing fresh. So dont go there is you want to buy fresh vegetable or fruits.
Read morePros: *
Cons: nothing fresh
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untemperedhope
Points +99
Wonderful! - Edit
I have never been to their buffet, but their dinners are AMAZING! I don't know if I would call their Ethiopian selections "authentic," but all the meals I've ever had here were great! They use fresh ingredients, have friendly service, are quick, and also cheap. What more could you ask for? =D
Read morePros: Delicious!, Friendly and Quick Service, Always Updating Menu for Freshest Food
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jecca413
Points +22
Incredible! - Edit
I absolutely LOVE this place! The food is excellent, is brought out quickly, and the cook is so willing to answer any questions we have about the food. I think it would be a good date spot with your sweetheart. Will go there again and again!
Read morePros: excellent food, good value
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jlo5616
Points +226
Rochester has a vegan restaurant! - Edit
Natural Oasis is no longer a natural foods store with lunch buffet. It is now a restaurant serving lunch and dinner and everything is vegan (though it does sell vitamins in the front). Their menu changes daily and features local produce, and they have probably a dozen entrees, a few drink choices, and one or two dessert choices per day. Each entree is $4, and the portions are reasonable. The food is unique and often highlights various cultural delicacies including Ethiopian. My favorites have been their risottos which feature cashew cheese, their spaghetti squash with fresh tomatoes, and a chocolate mousse. They serve this spongey yet tasty Ethiopian bread with your entrees. The setting is just lovely and they make everything when you order it. I HIGHLY recommend it!!!
Read morePros: Daily rotating menu, Local ingredients, Unique dishes
Cons: Limited parking
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sergeantyeti
Points +82
Natural Oasis good buffet - Edit
Natural Oasis is a natural grocery store and also offers a buffet. You can get many types of vegan/organic fairtrade groceries. I ate there over a year ago and had the Ethiopian buffet. It was very good with a diverse range of foods, mostly vegan. Say hello to Solomon the owner, a friendly and helpful person.
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MichelleD
Points +40
So Good! - Edit
I visited this cafe for the lunch buffet and it was by far the best meal I ate while visiting Rochester for a week on business. The (one person) staff was very friendly and welcoming, and the food was excellent!
Read morePros: Great Food, Friendly Staff, Very Resonable Price
Cons: Decor
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gallo39
Points +125
A true oasis! - Edit
We visited the cafe at Natural Oasis while visiting Rochester and were quite pleased with the Ethiopian buffet offered there daily; not only was the food tasty but the serving dishes were immediately replenished insuring that the food was always hot, fresh and available. The price was a mere $8 and the staff friendly and helpful. The cafe was clean and cosy and there was ample parking. A definite winner!
Read morePros: Tasty Ethiopian fare, Friendly helpful staff, pleasant ambiance
Cons: none
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