Helena’s Real Food Market & Deli

1096 Helena Ave., Helena, MT 59601 • (406)443-5150

OPEN Mon-Sat 8am - 7pm, Sun 9am - 7pm

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We're hiring:Deli manager, deli associate, Front End Assistant Manager, prep cook, & Cashier

Real Food

Our name says it all. We carry all the foods a healthy family needs, including organic produce, strictly grass-fed Montana-grown meats and an award-winning deli, along with bulk foods, dietary supplements and one of the best selections of bulk herbs, spices and teas you’ll find anywhere.

And our prices? We are competitively priced with over 1,000 items on sale this month. And check out our super-competitive Everyday Low Prices.

Really Local

We are a single, independent store serving the Helena community since 1975. Founded by Laughing Water and the late India Supera, our purpose was to bring natural food to Helena and to supply their labor of love, the Feathered Pipe Ranch.

We feature local foods from dozens of Montana suppliers, including organic foods from small growers in the Helena area. And of course we support local charities, including Montana Shares, which we help fund through our plastic bag-elimination program.

We’re proud to say we’re not part of a chain but part of a movement toward a future that supports family businesses and family farms in a world of natural abundance and resilience. We are members of the Independent Natural Food Retailers Association (INFRA), a nation-wide cooperative of over 500 mission-driven stores like ours. Laughing Water has served on its board for ten years. He is also at the store full-time and is happy to personally serve you.

Really committed to you

We believe our success is earned by building long-term, trusting relationships. We treat our customers as family and friends because that’s who you are. That’s not just good business, it’s a better way to live. That’s why we go the extra mile in these ways:

We guarantee your satisfaction with your purchases.
We work with INFRA to get the best prices, and we pass those savings along to you.
Our deli has won awards not just for its great food but for its excellent food safety practices.
We have been certified organic food handlers for many years. The State of Montana stands behind our organic integrity.

And Committed to the Earth

We believe in caring for the Earth as if our lives depend on it, and we do that in all aspects of our business, from featuring plant-based, organic and local products to composting and using commercially-compostable deli containers.

We’re exploring what it will take to become carbon-neutral by 2030. That’s a tall order and can include switching from gas to electricity, installing solar panels, and redesigning our refrigeration and heating systems.

Our Perishable - Keep Cool t-shirts are just one reminder of our commitment to help stop climate change.

Curbside Service $5, free in cases of medical need

We charge a $5 fee for curbside service. We will waive that fee if you have a medical need to avoid entering our store. No documentation is required; we depend on your honesty. You can fill out a curbside order form here.