The Dublin food coop is a market hall which sells lots of organic food - local and imported. They are open on Thursdays (afternoons until late) and Saturdays during the day. Thursdays they have a limited selection with their organic/fairtrade/eco products and one supplier of fruits/vegetables, Saturday is the full show. First, this is a real coop with the whole community concept and you are encouraged to join as a member if you come regularly. Until recently they had a guest fee/suggested donation for visiting on Saturdays but this is gone so you are now free to check it out and see if you like it. Memberships gives you a 5% discount which might only be worth it if you shop there a lot, but even if not it might give you a warm and fuzzy feeling inside. While the coop is somewhat like a farmers market, it's kind of different because it has lots of different areas. It's definitely not as posh as the Temple Bar Farmers Market, so if you're looking for something like that - you're wrong here - this is much more down to earth (although Natasha's living foods also has a stand there) First there is the coop-run fairtrade/eco/organic store, which is a bit like a big health food store. Some of the "staple" products (like different beans, sugar, etc.) are packed by the coop itself and seem very competitively priced, others you can find cheaper in other places around town. The selection is great though, there's some things I haven't found somewhere else around town (like these German soy-based meat substitutes).They also do refills for some of the eco washing up/laundry liquids. Then there is the organic fruit/vegetable/eggs sellers - I think there's four or five competing ones there. They mostly have similar produce though and more than I'd like is imported - I couldn't find any Irish apples there, while they seem to have them at the Temple Bar Market. Also although there are all these producers together you might not get as lovely mushrooms or might be missing some not-so-common fruits/vegetables. They do their best, and all the guys are very lovely, but if like me you're looking for something very specific you might still have to hit both F&B and the Temple Bar Market to try to find it. If you hit these two first, you might be lucky here though. Then there's a few other sellers, two guys sell bread, one is German and sells nice German breads, the other I haven't tried. And then there's the milk/cheese stand from Moonshine, one of the main reasons I'm coming here. They have the non-homogenised (but pasteurised) Moonshine Milk, which is my new favourite as it tastes much better than the usual one to me. And it's not expensive for organic milk, 2.35 for 2 litres of the tastiest milk you'll get. Their cheese is also delicious. If you're hungry right there, there's also a cafe and a few sellers of snacks - two Indian foodstands, and a few other sellers of organic soups/pasties/muffins/other snacks. What I tried there was tasty, but nothing to write home about - I wouldn't say it's worth going there just for that. One thing you won't find in this huge markethall is meat - it's fully vegetarian. I must say I didn't really notice though until I read it on their website that this is part of the concept. I'd personally like a closer place to pick up a good selection of organic meat too, but it's only a small downside for me. read more

Dublin Food Co-op - Farmers Market Near Me - Dublin, D

A favourite place of mine to do some vegetable and whole goods shopping on a Saturday (indeed I am even a member of the co-op) and then sit down to one of the best kept secrets in Dublin; the cafe's Amazing Eggs with a latte. No really, that's what they're called, and they seriously are amazing, soft silky eggs with a little fried garlic and some cheese chucked in, on top of a slice of toasted brioche (from the German baker who sells his bread there) topped with fresh tomato and basil. Heavenly. All the ingredients they use in the cafe are from the market and you really can taste the difference. Just remember to tidy up after yourself, it's a co-op after all. ;) read more

Dublin Food Co-op - Happy new welcome sign. :-) - Farmers Market Near Me - Dublin, D

Dublin coop is a bit of a hidden gem in the D8 area. It's a bit like a warehouse with a farmer's market and cafe in it; full of fairtrade, organic produce that appeals to hippies and yuppies alike. The stuff is pretty good in here and definitely appeals to those with expensive tastes. If you're vegan or a coeliac, you'll love it here. Sucks for your wallet though. read more

You would really have to know where you were going to find this place. Luckily I was brought with a friend who wanted to try a vegan brunch that was on offer. The vegan brunch was ok. Bit expensive for a bit too much money. There were plenty of options that seemed to offer better value. But there was certainly a lot of tempting snacks and I would return, particularly if I was in the neighbourhood. Otherwise, not so much. I liked the live music and looking at all the different vendors. Luckily enough it was sunny, so we sat out in the back. It was quite tough finding a place to eat my vegan bacon and avocado (on a very lovely sourdough bread) sandwich and americano!! read more

Dublin Food Co-op - Live music while you eat! - Farmers Market Near Me - Dublin, D

Amazing shop with a wide range of products packed into its small space - local veg and fruit, lots of other Irish produce, loads of zero-waste products, and everything organic and ethically vetted....Discounts for members too! read more

The fudgiest, richest brownies ever- fair trade and gluten-free? Check. The creamiest milk, from a tiny farm who operates by the cycles of the moon? Check! Fresh and creative breads from a German who knows what artisan bread is? Check. (Try his zopf, a sweet braided bread known to some as challah.) Discounted and bulk prices on everything natural, from cleaning products to coffee to tofu sausages? Double check. You'd be surprised how much stuff you can find in a natural version, and how much stuff you've never heard of before walking in here. Any allergy or deficiency in your diet can be addressed here, and if not, most people there know where to send you. In the general-store section, you can buy a membership for €25 a year (students and unemployed half-price) and actually own a share of the company, giving you bulk-ordering and decision-making rights. They've also got a credit card machine in there- but for the rest of the stalls you'll need cash. Another great point is they have five separate fruit and veg sellers here, which keeps both the prices and product competitive. Healy's, Sonairte, Stapleton, Ballinroan and O'Sullivan are here. Healy's has done a good job highlighting which of their products are Irish grown as well as the ones that come from their own farm. Sonairte only sell things they grow themselves, including plants and gorgeous wildflower bouquets (seasonally, of course). Ballinroan also do a lot with their own growing tunnels, but are usually sold out of their own stuff by the time I get in there! You can get eggs from three of the stands, too- now that's a free-range label I trust. The first time I ever willingly ate and enjoyed an egg yolk, it was from a Co-op egg. Let me tell you about Moonshine milk. It's pasteurized but not homogenized, which means the cream separates from the milk and you gotta shake it before you pour every time. This makes it taste super creamy. Their website describes how they're trying out other breeds of cows at their farm, and has photos of many of their milkmakers. They make a lovely emmenthal-type cheese, a couple flavours of soft cheese, and delectable yogurts sold by the liter. Go for the blueberry and you'll never have a Muller again. This milk won the Gold Award for organic food last year - as in, it was chosen as the best organic product overall of the whole year. Doesn't that tell you something? Even if you already drink organic milk, once you have had Moonshine you'll never go back to Glenisk, or Tesco, or M&S. Blazing Salads and Natasha's are represented and do good business. There's a cheesemonger affiliated with Ballinroan, too, who I don't get the chance to visit often but looks super promising with loads of varieties you don't see anywhere else (goat brie, sheep gouda!) Three or four homemade food stalls round out the selection before you reach the cafe. Get a samosa, waffles, Greek food or an Indian buffet. (The samosas from North Indian Gourmet are gorgeous, FYI.) Then peruse the organic wine stall, before chilling on the mismatched couches with a coffee. I've left out a few which John H. has gone into in further detail- smoothies, raw foods, grain mills, clothes. There's also reiki/massage upstairs- sign up on the door with your number and he'll call you back when he's available or at a time you specify. They do events and workshops throughout the week which I'm usually unable to attend, and they now have an open area (where the general store used to be) which is great for events, markets, and I believe a dancing session was kicking off as I walked in last weekend. As also mentioned by John, most Sundays they have an event on, a flea market or bazaar or mingle. The prices vary depending on the supplier, but they're reasonable for the quality of product you get. Let's take a few examples: The German breads are €3 each, Natasha's is high-priced as always, and half a dozen eggs will set you back €2.40, but these are prices I'm willing to pay for what I get out of it. It's my favourite place to be on a Saturday because the atmosphere is so chill and everyone is so friendly. There are kids all around and always smiles! read more

The Co-Op is a mixture of many things. At it's heart it's a food cooperative. Become a member and volunteer and you can get whole foods and organic vegetables at a discounted price. For years it was stagnating but recently with a new manager it has started to bloom. It is not too expensive to join and you get to become a member of an exciting community. The cafe is the highlight of the co-op for me. It was previously run by the people behind the Fumbally so you might recognise the amazing eggs. You need to try the amazing eggs! They also serve delicious pizza, sandwiches and coffees at superb prices. They're open Saturday to co-op members and their friends and Sundays to everyone. On Sundays the co-op hosts markets. The Dublin Flea being the most popular but I love the Fusion market for it's food and entertainment. The Green Door market which is unrelated to the co-op but has opened on the same square a few doors down is a wonderful edition to the area and helps makes this quiet area a worthwhile destination. read more

Nice place to spend some hours in a weekend. Live music and some free and paid workshops are offered here. Handcrafted goods, vegan food and 100% organic products can be found (a bit expensive and very niche items too). It gets "very crowded" from 3pm when it gets hard to walk around without bumping into other people. read more

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Love the food. Everything is gluten/diary free, organic and vegetarian. First of all healthy as you can see how they are preparing/cooking and baking their food. Aga (the owner - Thursday and Friday) is great and really passionate chef. She cares that the food is fresh and high quality. The place is spotless clean. I had parmesane and real polish cheesecake. Parmesane was amazing, really moist and rich in healthy oils. Cheesecake ( I had two pieces wow!) was also really rich and moist (and gluten free!) I will be coming back at leat once per week. read more

A great shop for all your organic and fair trade purchases. Would come back here more often if we lived close to it :-( the prices are reasonable and variety is good. read more

Dublin Food Co-op - Farmers Market Near Me - Dublin, D

I visited the Dublin Food Co-Op for the first time the other day. It really is a hidden gem, with lots of choice, especially in terms of organic produce. As it is a cooperative you need to become a member, but you can do so for the princely sum of 2 euro for a year's membership. Everyone we talked to in there was extremely pleasant and helpful. The prices are very attractive. Luckily my wife knows the pricing of all of our staples off by heart, so we knew how it compared to our usual stomping grounds. Everything we bought was better value in the Co-Op (bar one thing - Pain Des Fleurs buckwheat crackers, which are bizarrely cheaper in Donnybrook Fair of all places!). Would definitely recommend a visit, even if it is just to go to the cafe. People tend to just start chatting away to you. That's us Irish for you! read more

Dublin Food Co-op - Busy Saturday morning in the cafe. - Farmers Market Near Me - Dublin, D

Very poor selection in general and no other stores open in the area and had to buy hand sanitizer. 60ml for 6 euro. That's 8 dollars. What a rip off. Stay away from this place. Just across from the jail. read more

Fairplay, its all organic and fairtrade in here. And the prices are not as nuts as I thought they would be, being organic and fairtrade. There is a great selection of all sorts, including ethical dog food and detergents. I got myself some raisins, popcorn and bombay mix on this occasion. And I can tell you now the bombay mix rocks, its got a good kick to it too. To be honest I'm not really bothered about buying organic. And I am a bit dubious about the whole fairtrade thing. But if I lived in the area or am in the vicinity, I could think of worse places to buy your food stuffs. read more

Nice selection of organically grown foods. Other soaps, jewels, and bowls are on sale from local craftsmen as well. This is a nice place to visit and try out. I don't feel like I need a lot of organic produce, but I like the idea of supporting local farmers. This is a handy spot to shop at if you live nearby too. read more

really small and difficult to navigate, the food are is quite nice and their selection is really broad but most of the stuff I was able to find in the fresh next to my house. I am not an organic all the way or nothing person, so I wasn't impress by this place. read more

Tucked away in D8, The Co-op is a neat place with down-to-earth people and good food. No pretense and lots of Organic food. Prices that won't make you cringe and usually some Live music or good Reggae in the background. The members of the Co-op community are friendly, talkative and free-spirited. read more

I generally only ever come here for brunch, and it's usually very enjoyable. The amazing eggs are one of the few foods that genuinely earn their superlative (provided of course, that it's the real amazing eggs, I've been on occasion and they were serving other eggs instead, and the other options aren't nearly as good.) The one issue I'd have is that it tends to be very crowded, and often people linger for ages over empty plates when there's a queue of people waiting to sit down. This means that on occasion we haven't been able to get eggs, and instead have had to get something from one of the other stalls. Luckily the other food is also delicious so I'm always satisfied, but sometimes I'm just really craving those eggs read more

everything has pretty much been said. i'm in love with the vegetarian moussaka. i want to mary it. i dream of it. i want to kidnap the lovely lady who cooks it and demand she make it for me every day.... or at least ask her for the recipe :) a bullet list of my thoughts (cuz i'm tired of typing after my last review): - lots of delicious food - lots of fresh local veggies (not shrinwrapped crap from argentina or south africa that you get at other food markets) - sometimes i run into strange fruit from my childhood in turkey that i've never seen outside of turkey - there are hippies. so many hippies. - it's a bit cramped but never too hard to navigate thru - great selection of healthy food stuffs - interesting seating area where you basically sit on top of each other and cram 8 people to a 3 person table and sit on plastic children's chairs - everyone is very nice and polite :) read more

Vegetarian market, great place to buy organic and fair trade products. The café is run by Amnesty International, very good Italian coffee. Good books, clothes and many other things environment friendly. Good to chat with producers... read more