Mother Nature's in Saint John

337 Rothesay Ave, Saint John, NB E2J 2C3, Canada

★★★★☆
(192 reviews)
Categories: Restaurant
Website
mothernatures.ca
Address
337 Rothesay Ave, Saint John, NB E2J 2C3, Canada
Plus Code
7XX6+MJ Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada
Time Zone
America/Halifax

Business Hours

Sunday
11 AM–8 PM
Monday
11 AM–9 PM
Tuesday
11 AM–9 PM
Wednesday
11 AM–9 PM
Thursday
11 AM–9 PM
Friday
11 AM–9 PM
Saturday
11 AM–9 PM

Services

Service options
Takeaway Dine-in
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Coffee Healthy options Vegan options Vegetarian options
Dining options
Lunch Dinner Dessert Seating
Amenities
Toilets Wi-Fi Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Casual
Crowd
Family friendly Groups
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Children
Good for kids High chairs
Parking
Free parking lot Parking

Reviews

4.3
★★★★☆
192 reviews

Most Mentioned

lasagna (10) price (10) pita (8) greek salad (6) stir fry (6) steak (6) desserts (5) tahini (2) rice pudding (2) baklava (2)
5 stars
107
4 stars
53
3 stars
18
2 stars
6
1 stars
8
November 5, 2024

Service was terrible. I asked for a chicken caesar pocket and they charged me $19. They tried to give me a drink and salad and proceeded to get annoyed at me for “wasting food” when I didn’t order either. In the end, I didn’t even get a chicken caesar pocket. They gave me a chicken tahini.

★★★★★
August 10, 2024

Food is consistently good, fresh, so much healthier than fast-food even though they are fast to serve you! You can also pick up their freshly made pitas and their ceasar and Greek dressings that are the very best! You save a bit too, buying it in their store.

July 28, 2024

Used to be a favorite spot for an affordable quick quality meal, now it's none of those things.

★★★
September 22, 2023

The food was good but the portion was quite small for just under $20. I was hungry when I left. I went in for their Friday special seafood lasagna, they didn't have it. I, as well as several other customers, could not hear the staff because the music was so loud throughout the entire restaurant. 5 years ago this place was really great, the portion sizes were good, it was affordable; I don't think that's the case anymore. I don't think I'll be back.

★★★★
September 21, 2023

Very good little restaurant/take out. The food is healthy and delicious. It’s kind of a selfserve. There is no table service. The place is clean and comfortable. We always get s delicious meal there. Although I’m only tasting it 4/5 that doesn’t mean there’s anything wrong here. For me to give 5/5 a restaurant has to be simply outstanding.

★★★★
August 28, 2022

Enjoyed it. Two entrees and 2 drinks, $35 taxes in. Great pricing for fresh food. I hadn't been to a Mother Nature's location in years and the last one I visited was in Brunswick Square. I recall the first location Charlotte St. The menu is much the same. Clean establishment from what I could see.

★★★★★
October 24, 2021

Awesome place to eat while visiting Saint John. Pleasant and friendly customer service. Clean and spacious and very comfortable settings. Had myself a chicken Cesar pitta pocket, a little messy but very delicious with a side of Greek salad 🥗 😋 my wife ordered a lasagna which it looked so good I had no choice but dig in to it and try it for myself, fantastic. Carrots cake was scrumptious 😋. Thanks, I'll be back again to try the chicken lasagna.

★★★★
September 9, 2018

Love their pockets. Had the Steak and Mushrooms pocket with Greek Salad for lunch. Absolutely delicious.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 23, 2024

Great food, fast service Will come again.... Food

★★
March 23, 2024

Food ok, but getting pricier by the day (for the quantity). Asked for my salad to go, instead of having it plated with the lasagna and was told that would be an extra .50?! Staff doesn t seem happy to be there.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Always a great place for a bite!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Excellent food in a very clean environment. Enjoyed it very much.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Great food, great people, love the music.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Awesome place

★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Meh, seems this place has really go e down hill the last couple of years and the prices have gone way up.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

They have a new BUTTER CHICKEN it was amazing

★★★★
December 23, 2023

Great place to relax and enjoy good food Wheelchair accessibility: Thanks for having disabled parking next to door . tk Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Delicious food.

★★★
December 23, 2023

Chicken stir fry and Greek salad. Their salad is on point!! Their service during the lunch rush on the other is very slow .

December 23, 2023

Food was okay. The lady working was extremely rude and had a attitude, seemed as she didnt want to be there. Tables werent wiped and had leftover food on them. Wont be going back.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

First time at Mother Natures and we were not disappointed. The staff was fantastic and the food was amazing. We will be back.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Great food. Wheelchair accessibility: Very accessible. Roll right in Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Excellent meals as well as friendly staff. Easy access and parking. Still excellent quality meals and Service Sept.2022...Nov.2022.W.Apr.13-2023 - May-2023

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Only negative thing, it had CBC playing

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Loved here

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Great food, always consistent, and great people. Ive had the pleasure of going here for 20 plus years!

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

I love the food but I dont like that they have to be shut down to clean. That had nothing to do with covid.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Its good food

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Seems as tho recipe has changed for sauce in lasagne

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Food always good. Fast service

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

The food is good

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Their stir fry is amazing just wish there was more food to it

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Love Mother Natures, food is always fresh and quality. Best Pita bread! Great pita pockets, and daily hot options. My favorite place for a quick bite in Saint John.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Very friendly staff and our food was great

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Very delicious salads, pita pockets many choices. Lasagna, etc. Desserts are delicious I had the OHenry cake and cant say enough yummy. Baklava, rice pudding, German chocolate cake, cheese cake and more. Pitas steak, chicken, vegetables, and more. Very friendly staff , clean restaurant and bathrooms are spotless. Love eating here will go back. Vegetarian options: Definitely have good salads. Parking: Lots of parking. Flat ground Kid-friendliness: Depending on what kids like. No hamburgers or hotdogs, french fries. Dont take you child there if they dont like vegetables. Wheelchair accessibility: No stairs, door wide enough to get in. Large space inside.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Really nice atmosphere, friendly service and great food. Large portions. I recommend a try.

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Loved the food but payed 10$ for the smallest salade ever

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Pockets are great.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Awesome food ever! Good service.

★★★★
December 23, 2021

Simple food. Healthy and tasty. Nothing fancy here, but a good stop if youre short on time.

★★★★
December 23, 2021

Food was good and good service

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

A very friendly restaurant with genuine comfort food. Plus, you get the late 70s/ VERY early 80s soundtrack for free. Dr. Hook and a fine Butter Chicken aint a bad combination!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Steak pita....I only go to SJ twice a year and this restaurant is in my non negotiable list.The food, the desserts the staff... no better place on earth, sorry Mom.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

I enjoy the fresh options here - generally a veggie stir fry and Greek salad. They have donair, pokkets, lasagna, meatballs, rice etc and lovely fresh desserts. The Baclava is tasty. Most platters are in the $11 - $13 range. Served cafeteria style but clean, well kept dining room to eat in.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

It was my first time there in 20yrs, but I was surprised how good it was and Id go again.

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

Always a pleasure!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Made me realize healthy food can also taste great.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

We were so happy to see Mother Natures re-open with eat in service after the COVID-19 outbreak!! If you are looking for fast food made fresh while you watch instead of something manufactured behind the back wall, you need to eat here. Their largely Mediterranean menu has something for everyone and it is all delicious! Most dishes are served with their New Brunswick renowned pita. Service is always fantastic and the ambiance comfortable. Thank you Mother Natures!!

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

Good friendly service

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Had the lasagna combo with salad the lasagna was plan and the pasta was over cooked the lettuce in my salad was mostly brown absolute great customer service tho Id give them a second try

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Great donair

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Food is usually pretty goof.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Excellent friendly service!! I had a steak and onion peta pocket, and ceasar salad ...it was delicious!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Good food, my pokket is always a bit messy but tastes good. A great alternative to greasy fast food

★★
December 23, 2019

Unfortunately the lasagna was not the same as usual. The cream was off brown and flavorless. It was disappointing.

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

A little pricey, but food is tasty.

★★★★
December 23, 2019

4 4 4 3 3

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

AWESOME TESTY FOOD

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

The rice pudding was delicious. Always great food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

I love this place. Its casual. The food is ready to eat so its great for a quick lunch. The seasar salad dressing has a sweet taste that I enjoy. I enjoy their meatballs, traditional lasagna and chicken alfredo lasagna. And for dessert I always go for their Oh Henry bar.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Nice place

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Our go to place for Greek salads and other assorted pita sandwiches. Chicken Tahini is my favorite. Remember to pick up a bag of fresh pitas while you are there, they are amazing while still warm!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Great, healthy and tasty food. This restaurant has a very clean and calming atmosphere

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Awesome

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Great food. Stop in for lunch.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Love this place !! Great food and great price !!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Food is great and staff is awesome.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Always a good meal, love this place

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Love the chicken stir fry. Its cheap, fast and not greasy.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Very clean and relaxing

★★
December 23, 2019

It would be nice if when your hours say open until 9 that your doors aren t locked and closed at 830.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

The food is great

★★★★★
December 23, 2019

Love the food there

★★★★
December 23, 2019

Good place for a first date

★★★★
December 23, 2019

Clean polite and quick

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

great place to eat , food always fresh and great customer service

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

The Beta is good for Lebanonies bread

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

Consistent fresh food with a friendly staff. A little larger of portions would be nice.

★★★★★
December 23, 2018

Delicious

★★★★
December 23, 2018

Good food! Fresh, yummy!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

Nice food, quick service.

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

Cafeteria style service. Good food. Ok prices

★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

Had a steak and mushroom platter. The wrap was delicious but the salad had a funny taste, went to take it back and the worker looked at me and told me I was wrong, that theyve served hundreds today and there was no way it could taste bad.

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

Clean place ,lots of tables ,good for groups, serivce is descent ,but food tastes average..their desserts are good.

★★★★★
December 23, 2018

Best food in Saint John by far. Fantastic service and polite servers.

★★★★★
December 23, 2018

Always A1. My favorite and my go-to restaurant.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

Absolutley amazing service and great delicious food.This place is a true pioneer among many restuarents in this city

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

The one place I have to stop if I am in or near Saint John for any reason.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2017

Great souvlaki platter.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2017

Love their food, always consistent and full of flavor. Watch as they prepare your dish fresh and in front of you. Good atmosphere and very quick service.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2017

A healthier fast food at great prices

★★★★★
December 23, 2017

The very best! Great food at a Fair price! Service is always quick and efficient .

Local Guide
December 23, 2017

They do not wear hairnets, I had a hair in my food and had to argue to get a refund. never been back.

★★★★★
December 23, 2017

A treat every time. My cousin from Calgary was very impressed. Great service too.

★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2017

Showed up 20 mins before closing to grab something quick after work and they were ready to lock the door (they dont close til 9). Luckily I got there when I did. Food was good but it is a bit pricey for what you get.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2017

Great food and good service

★★★★★
December 23, 2017

Cant beat their steak stir fry!

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2017

I didnt really like the options because I thought this place would have many options for people who dont eat meat. I got a salad and tried the vegetables stirfry and they tasted good but I felt I got raped on price for veggies.... Flavor is 2/5 freshness 3/5 staff 2/5 environment 3/5.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2016

Good quality Pita bread. Daily and fresh. Whole wheat and white.

December 23, 2016

I orderd a chicken ceaser salad, chicken lasagna and a Greek salad with extra feta and olives. They forgot to put the chicken in my ceaser salad. And also grilled the chicken on a dirty grill. The chicken lasagna tasted like it was made with canned chicken. The Greek salad had two olives on it and a table spoon of feta cheese. When I specifically asked for extra when I made my order before I paid. And when I went back to mother natures she put only two addictional olives. And I had to pay 2$ ... when I tasted my Greek salad it did not have Greek salad dressing on it it had some other kind. I eventually got disgusted and decided to bring the food back. When I expected to get my money back since I took maybe 3 bites out of each entré. They made a big deal about. And gave me the owners number. Who I called and she did not answer. I strongly suggest going ANYWHERES else but Mother Natures.

★★★★★
December 22, 2012

My favorite place to eat in the city. Very clean, and great healthy choices