Nature’s Cornucopia

Products-​great
Customer service –disappointing
One of the women working (whom I perceived to be an owner or manager) was surprisingly very short and never looked up from the computer while addressing me. I can buy the same products online but want to support a local business. With the way I was treated I may take my business elsewhere.
Pretty disappointed about my experience and its not the first time the employees have been short and came off stuck up. Gave them the benefit of the doubt, but unfortunately won’t be back.

I LOVE THIS STORE!!! All of the employees are helpful and knowledgable. The variety is awesome compared to other health stores I have been too. They frequently have sales and coupons which helps a lot because supplements add up quick lol. You get what you pay for though and they have high quality products that you won’t find at gnc. I would recommend this place to anyone!

Employees are not helpful and are lacking in the manners department.
As I was checking out, I asked the cashier if the store carried a certain supplement, she proceeded to answer the phone as I was explaining what I was looking for.
I normally wouldnt have minded but sounded like she knew the person on the other end and talked to them the whole time she checked my items out! Never found what I was looking for… That would have turned me away If I was a first time customer, new to alternative health.
Other than the sucky employees, Great selection of natural foods and supplements. Prices are decent.

I think this store is great. I have always been happy with the attention to detail I get with the advise given on certain products. I was greeted as I arrived asked if I needed help, i wanted to shop a bit. ended up with three comparable products and didn’t know which one to go with. Brought them up to the counter and asked one of the staff (didn’t catch his name) what he thought of each… he gave me his full opinion asked a few questions and I was able to rule two out and left with the best choice for me! This is far from the first time I have been there — always helpful and thank you!

This is more than just a health food store. The people that work here really care about there customers. You can find pretty much anything you are looking for and if you can’t they are happy to order it for you. Also, I have known the owner Anne for years and she is an extremely generous, sincere, and charitable woman. I would much rather support this store than an impersonal chain. Someone wrote that they are not friendly, but I think they strike a good balance between being attentive and over killing you with the hard sell. Some stores can be «overly friendly» if you know what I mean. I want to shop in peace.

I honestly don’t know what I would do without Nature’s Cornucopia! Not only is it a great health store with a wonderful variety of supplements and foods, it is a warm, welcoming place that promotes general well-​being to all who enter. The amazing staff has always been there for my family and I with incredible knowledge and genuine customer concern. We can ask them anything and get great advice and recommendations. No matter who is working, I know the experience will always be pleasant and helpful. I thoroughly enjoy coming to Nature’s Cornucopia, not only to shop but to be uplifted! Aside from great every day customer service, they have great sales and coupons, including discounts the first Thursday of every month and customer appreciation days every so often that are AWESOME– they’re like a community event! Lots of people, storewide sales, buffets of healthy, delicious food to sample for free, representatives to educate people about things, product samples, and more. I have never seen another store go so above and beyond for their customers! This store is very well run and is a blessing to have so close to home. My family and I will always be loyal to Nature’s Cornucopia!

First, I’d like to say how happy I am that McHenry has been able to keep a holistic and natural shop like this alive for many years. This surprises me. It’s nice to have around.
BUT, I don’t love this shop. The woman at the front has never been as friendly towards me as some of these reviews claim. I’ve been in there a few times, and don’t know if I’ve ever been greeted. She also never offers her assistance, just waits for you to ask. This may be her hands-​off sales style, which I appreciate, but when so many things in this store need to be explained, it might be nice to just greet the customer and ask if they’re looking for anything in particular.
The store also definitely smells like hamster food. A lot of natural food stores have this smell, so I’m not bothered by it, but be warned.
They do have independent sales, which is nice, but most of their food products are still out of my price range for everyday shopping. I usually just tag along when someone in my family needs a supplement or a certain gluten– or dairy-​free snack.
Personally, I would prefer to do this kind of shopping at Whole Foods. The closest one to McHenry is Kildeer, about a 45 minute drive with a lot of traffic, so it’s nice to have Nature’s Cornucopia so close. But Whole Foods is cheaper, doesn’t smell so «natural,» and has the majority of the products sold here.

I’ve shopped at Nature’s Cornucopia for years now and I would say 99% of those visits have been great experiences. They have a wide selection of products and the staff is generally friendly and welcoming as soon as you walk through the door unless they are taking care of another customer, understandably. I’m not sure who’s dog it is, but I love that they bring him in! He’s super friendly and always follows me around looking for a pet or two when I come in. In my experience, whenever they have been out of something that I am looking for, they will write it down and order it for you so that the product will be there on your next visit. Signing up for a membership/​email subscription to them is very worth it. I appreciate that the staff is caring and actually remembers your name if you are a returning customer.

I’m grateful to Ivy and all of her knowledge and genuine desire to HELP people heal from the inside out. Your knowledge is very valuable to me and every time I come in I feel like I get a personal health consultation for free. Thank you. You are my go to place!

Love this place and the knowledgeable staff. Ivy has always been great in helping me pick out products and helps me with special orders all the time. Great staff, awesome products and less expensive than the competition in Antioch and Crystal Lake.

I am so glad that McHenry has a store like Nature’s Cornucopia. Friendly and knowledgeable staff and excellent products. I believe holistic health and wellness is extremely important and something that we definitely need more of! Organic and high quality products can get pricey wherever you go, but they accept coupons and often have their own sales and specials on a regular basis! You can even save by ordering a case directly from their vendors, and if they don’t have something you’re looking for, they will order it for you. Nature’s Cornucopia is also home to some beautiful, handcrafted jewelry by Ivy Talaga Designs.

I love this place. I honestly do. The few times I’ve been in here, everyone has been extremely nice, very helpful and knew the answers to all my questions.
What I love, the most about this place is they are not pressuring you to get this and get that. And for that, you will always get my business.
Thanks for keepin it real and being local.