What's up with the service here? I avoid this place like the plague simply because I refuse to walk…read moreinto a store where I'm going to be either ignored, growled at or dismissed by one of the staff. You would think that people employed to work at a store that promotes healthy, principled, community minded living would reflect some of these characters- not at the Green Grocer. I distinctly get the feeling that I'm burdening them when I walk in to purchase something from their store. "Oh I'm sorry, you interrupted my doing nothing. How dare you." HOW DARE YOU, Green Grocer girl. How dare YOU. It is a good store to get things like moon calendars, healthy snacks, natural supplements, seeds, remedies and cure alls. The products are great. The Green Grocer is unique in that it's one of the only stores of it's kind in the area. The Green Grocer is actually a great shop, it's just a shame that it's staffed with people who don't seem to give a damn about anything.

I do like having a shop like the Green Grocer handy for those times when I'm chasing some obscure…read moreingredient that can only be found in a health food store. However, I struggle to see how the place stays alive. It has a shabby, unkempt feel to it and there's not a time I've been in there when I've received overly friendly service. The vibe is that they couldn't care less whether customers came in or not. This said, they stock a small but good range of organic dairy products, including the lovely Barambah; pre-packaged Sol Bread; a good range of herbal and organic tea; plus quite a few things in bulk bins. All in all, a well-located store that could do with a bit of fresh life brought to it. Note: $5 EFTPOS minimum.

Smug. Trolley. This…read moreis a spot of the smuggest of your health food desires to emerge and be openly out and proud, and while it may be a smaller store for a Flannery's, there's still plenty to feel virtuous about. They stock the general range of health foods, bulk-buy grains, a small fresh produce and deli section and plenty of vitamins and such. The staff on the day that I visited weren't as hands on as other Flannery's I've visited and it seems, as I was, to be a shop to go when you know what you want already. Still, there's enough to keep you wandering to stray from your shopping list. I have two sachets of coconut butter to prove it. TL; DR? An amply stocked local health food store. Great for specifically wanted items and often worth calling before you visit to ensure it's in stock.

Organic stores are not always easy to find and the health food section of most suburban…read moresupermarkets is pretty pitiful, so Mrs Flannery's Natural Grocer chain of stores in Brisbane is a blessing. The stores are almost supermarket sized, and the Chermside store is no different. It stocks a huge range of products including coffee, nuts, grains, flours, dairy, frozen meals, skin care, vitamins and household products. They stock a full range of environmentally and allergy friendly cleaning products and household products. Whatever your allergy, there are products to suit your needs. Gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free, sugar-free, vegan, organic - they have it all. A huge range of products can be purchased by weight, so you can buy as much or as little as you need in brown paper bags, making it environmentally friendly too. There is every kind of flour imaginable - regular, wholemeal, spelt, maize, chickpea. They stock 3 types of Quinoa, which is my favourite grain substitute at the moment. I always stock up on the soy crisps, Japanese rice crackers and dried vegetable crisps. I also recommend filling up a brown bag full of French Vanilla Granola clusters. It's not the cheapest store, and I wouldn't do a full grocery shop there, but it's great for those speciality items. And if you or your family suffer from allergies or food intolerance, this store will make your life a lot easier.

This is a great little shop to pick up supplements and those hard to find vitamins. The staff are…read morefriendly and knowledgeable and can help you find what you're looking for. It's the perfect place for people with allergies and boasts a large assortment of gluten-free and lactose-free products. With an emphasis on healthy foods, there are alternatives to the usual sugar-laden products (a selection of Agave nectars and syrups in place of honey, for example).

Oh the money I could spend in health food shops. They get me. Every. Time. Healthy Life in Toowong…read moreVillage is no exception and it is made worse by the fact the staff are so darn helpful and friendly. Stop it already! On each occasion I've visited Healthy Life there's been a smiling and knowledgeable fact to help me find what I'm looking for. On the last visit the assistant even took the time to fill me in on Turmeric supplements and their associated benefits after we got to talking about anti-inflammatory foods. I'd only gone in to see if they had any WotNot Face Cleaning wipes in stock. From protein powders to pink crystal lamps, vitamins, health foods and beauty products - these guys have the lot. What is a relatively small store packs an enviable healthy punch with the products on hand.

Mrs Flannery's is worth travelling some distance for if you're after organic, completely natural…read morefoods or anything gluten, dairy, etc free. They have a huge range of stock, including fresh organic fruit and vegetables, cold goods and supplements in a surprisingly large store. The assistants are friendly and knowledgeable and willing to answer any questions you might have. I go in for their supply of 'Lentilicious,' one of the many locally produced products for healthy living they have in store and their organic fair trade coffee. Even if you aren't sold on organic foods, its a great place to find healthy, nutritious food stuff.

As far as health and organic food stores go, Mrs Flannery's in Taringa is one of the best ones I…read morehave been to. This mainly due to the size allowing them to really fill up the place with a wide variety of goods. I am used to health food stores being the size of boutiques, not much larger than and average sized bedroom kind of thing. Surprisingly, 'Mrs Flannery's' is the size of a small IGA or your local food store. It has a few aisles like the ones you find at the Supermarket! Here you will find, organic cereal, wide range of nuts and whole grains as well as natural household and beauty products. I am fond of their peanut butter which is literally grounded peanuts with no additives, preservatives and flavourings. Of course shopping here is not as cheap as the local supermarket but you feel so good about yourself for being so healthy after shopping here. I obviously would not do my entire groceries here as that would burn a hole in my pocket though. 'Mrs Flannery's' is a must for anyone into natural health and organic foods who lives around the 'Taringa' area. You will not be disappointed by the range this place has to offer.

Part cafe, part supermarket, all amazing. I had no idea of this vegan / vegetarian / health food…read morewonderland existed on the north side but here, on busy Wardell Street between a spray tan shop and a church exists a shop where you can find all the faux meats, gluten free, dairy free, vegan cheese, and coconut milk ice-cream you could want. Half the fun of visiting is wandering the small but well stocked aisles to look at what products are there. For example, the toothbrushes made from recycled yoghurt containers I carried home from Wholefoods in the US - stocked here. Plus, the owners have branched out into a humble but delicious cafe where you can enjoy eats like the mushroom and mango salsa burger (DELICIOUS) or a sweet treat (like chocolate ganache cheesecake - totally vegan) from the cake cabinet. The coffee, Sacred Grounds, is organic fair trade and not like any blend I've tasted. Plus for those of us that can't handle too much lactose, I'm 99% sure my flat white was made on soy or almond milk which gave it an interestingly pleasant taste and yet no after effects of too much milk.

In the last 5 years The Green Edge has only got bigger & better!…read more Still loving the s@%t outta this place TBH as it's only become more awesome. A testament to the thriving vegan & vegetarian community in Brisbane The Green Edge continues to deliver the widest range of vegan friendly poducts from bakery delights to body scrub. The restaurant has also gone from stregth to strength from humble cafe beginning to now offering full dinner menus that change seasonally. If you have not made the trip to check it out - Yes, you are missing out and you should fix that. Like now.

My inner smug trolley radar was off the charts walking into The Source. Quinoa pasta? Natural Yeast…read moreFlakes? Pour your own apple cider vinegar into your pinterest-worthy mason jar? Yeah, The Source has that and more. Look past the plastic bulk bins to their contents. Rows of virtuous and healthy ingredients ready for stocking your kitchen pantry. Prices are by the kilo and you are welcomed to bring your own vessels to purchase products. As Jad A mentioned, there's a great range of paleo museli and a variety of flours for those who are looking to bake allergy-free. And perhaps best of all? The friendly faces of the staff and the store owner, Fiona, that greet you as you enter. Any questions? They're all over it and will lend a hand.

My partner and her daughter come in here all the time, so I decided to join them this time. If your…read moreinto "Organics" then this is place for you, from organic chocolate to dried banana and apricots , this place has it all. As you would expect , you do pay a little bit more. But there is a higher quality of produce. My partner bought the organic peanut butter, and to tell you the truth, it's the damm best peanut butter I have ever tasted.

Mick's Nuts. A West End institution. I mean, lots of the things you can get at Mick's Nuts you can…read moreget anywhere but you just don't want to. It would mean missing out on cramming into a tiny space and making yourself as inobtrusive and as small as you can be while the staff dance and weave around you getting orders. It would mean you'd have to get things for yourself, rather than have the ever lovely experience of someone coming up to you and asking for your order, then finding and perfectly measuring out your desired quantities and returning them to you without you having to move an inch if you don't want to. It would mean you probably wouldn't casually peruse the ceiling high shelves of goods they have to sell. From end to end on each and every shelf are big, clear bags and jars of bulk goods, all there for you to explore. Whereas sometimes in a supermarket, variety can be too much, in Mick's Nuts, the variety is liberating. At Coles, you will agonise over whether to buy the homebrand diced tomatoes for 92c or to buy another commercial brand of diced tomatoes for $2.95. At Mick's Nuts, you will get excited over seemingly endless possibilities of flours, or dried fruits, and having the option to choose between commercial, local and organic. Dried organic mangos, anyone? The service is always kind and lovely, and even if it takes some time to get everything on your shopping list, it is absolutely worth the wait. You don't get service like this anywhere anymore. It's as rustic and as special an experience as having the gas boy come up to the window of your car and asking how much gas you'd like, maam. Do it. Transport yourself back to a slower, more patient, and easier time. Go to Mick's Nut Shop today.

Absolutely LOVED this place…read more It changed hands & it was my first visit back since the new owners took over. Wasn't too happy when the new owner was closing & I asked if I could get some items. He obliged, but his attitude left ALOT to be desired. I know how much I spend here - even if it's only when I visit Brisbane - which may be less than once a year. Great that they accept credit cards now & can order online. But due to the initial exchange, it's definitely off my list of must do's whilst in Brisbane.

This place has it all. Fruit, veggies, supplements, organic wine, the list goes on. The staff are…read moresuper friendly and helpful as well. This is where I buy our Ezekiel and Spelt bread from, which is out of this world good. I also like this place because they have a bulk food section where you can weigh out exactly what you want. They have a ton of spices, but they also have speciality teas and powered greens for smoothies and the like. I wanted to start making homemade turmeric lattes and they had everything I need at a fraction of the cost from the store bought pouches. I got the turmeric, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper all for under $6. They also have Vive discount days where they offer 15%. They seem to have these discount days quite often and it's a great incentive to grab things you need to top up on. Check them out!