What is Basic Foods?

Many years ago, Basic Foods was a faint idea in the heads of 4 ambitious people in Beaumont, Texas. They saw the unhealthy lifestyle that was going on in the community around them and they wanted a change! They had a dream of educating the people of Southeast Texas on healthy living, while giving them an outlet to buy food that is healthy. Hence in September of 1997, Basic Foods was born. Basic Foods is now the largest natural and organic store between Baton Rouge, Louisiana and Houston, Texas.



With over 10,000 square feet and 5 departments, there is little that Basic Foods doesn’t have. Let me tell you a little about the departments:

Supplements Department



Think all supplements are created equal? Think again. In a perfect world you could pick up a bottle of vitamins at a drugstore, grocery store, or even a gas station and they would all be the same. Lets be honest though, that’s not the case. The supplement industry is rapidly growing and everyone wants a piece of it. How can you make sure that the supplements you are putting in your body are of the highest quality? Well come on over because we’ve already done all the work for you.

We only deal with companies that manufacture in facilities that are FDA approved. Federal Drug Administration approved…sounds like a big deal to me. The supplement companies we buy from also test for purity and potency. What does that mean? It means that you are getting exactly what the bottle says you are getting. Wouldn’t it be nice if everything were like that?

Do you find yourself tired all the time? Need to lose a few pounds? Feel like your immune system isn’t where it should be? With millions of supplements out there, how are you supposed to know what to take to help with ailments like these? Well this might be surprising but you don’t have to know, because we do. We have experienced Supplements Representatives that can help you with just about anything. What happens if they don’t know? They’ll find out for you. Sounds like a good deal to me.

Grocery Department

The grocery department houses such a variety of products I don’t even know where to begin. We have everything from baking flour and canned beans to tofu noodles and coconut butter. Before we bring new products into the store, we taste them and make sure their ingredients meet our standards. This way you know that everything you are buying is natural and organic. Trust me there are some products out there that haven’t met our criteria, and rest assured you wont see them inside the store.

Gluten intolerant? We have more products that cater these needs than you will know what to do with. Imagine being able to eat pasta, bread, cake and other goodies while still maintaining a gluten-free lifestyle. Sounds nice doesn’t it? Well we’ve got all of this and more. Just because you are cutting gluten out of your life doesn’t mean all the things you love have to go too!

Oh and don’t worry, we didn’t forget about your favorite four legged friends. We sell all the essentials that those little critters need and don’t need- think all natural cat nip in a cute little stuffed mouse!

Produce Department


All of the produce we sell is certified organic. That means that it was grown without the presence of bad chemicals and fertilizers. We get multiple shipments of produce a week to ensure that what is on our shelves is always fresh and tasty!

We make one exception; we welcome locally grown produce. Why make this exception? Bringing in locally grown produce allows us to support our local community. Most importantly though, by bringing in locally grown produce we are ensuring that the produce is at its ripest and filled with the most nutrients.

Meat Department

The meat department is here all day to cater to your needs.  We slice our own meats and cheeses to ensure that you get as little or as much as you want.  We carry various flavors of Boars Head lunch meat, cheeses and bacon. If you want to change things up a little, try one of our 5 flavors of yogurt cheese.

We also carry Buddy's All Natural Chicken. Buddy's is all natural, organic and free range.  Their chickens are raised humanely with no growth stimulants, hormones or antibiotics.  They are also minimally processed and use no artificial ingredients or preservatives.



And for all you Bar-B-Quer's out there we have all natural beef brisket. Hey, this is Texas right?

Deli/Bakery

Need a quick bite to eat for lunch? Really craving a protein packed smoothie? Want to pick up some cookies for your family? Well this department has it all for you.

Every morning before the majority of us are awake, the bakery is whipping up new and exciting creations. All of the ingredients used are natural or organic. By using healthy substitutes (oil instead of butter and flax meal instead of eggs), the items from the bakery are not only delicious but also healthy. We also have a large variety of gluten-free muffins, cookies, and sweet breads. Have a special event coming up? You can special order gluten- free, sugar-free and regular cakes! It doesn’t get much better than that.


Our famous chicken salad, cranberry edamame salad, deviled eggs, and many other dishes are prepared daily and make for a great on-the-go meal or a perfect side dish for your family. Trying to eat according to a raw diet? How does Waldorf fruit salad, stuffed tomato or lasagna sound? We’ve got it and its made fresh just for you.