From the moment I walked in I knew I was going to be a fan…read more Greeted warmly by all staff who genuinely shared their knowledge. I love cooking from scratch so I think they have everything I may need to do a great and healthy job. From just a few grams to bulk.. they seem to have it. Even shampoos and domestic cleaning products. I love good ol local Aussie businesses and I hope to be a regular here. Bit of a fan of the chocolate covered liquorice. So how could I not drop in on the way past.... every time.

I really hate these stores ... hate them for feeding my obsession with nuts ... hate that I can go…read morein and pick up kilo's of the stuff. Hate that they stock a range of oil and vinegar for you to pour to your hearts content. From plain and flavoured almonds, to pistachios, to the sweetest cranberries and blueberries, mixed fruit, coconut, mango, chocolate covered everything, seeds, grains and oats, granola, spices and tea. The idea is to keep the stock in large white buckets and let the customer take as much (or as little) as they require. Moral of the story? This place rocks it so remember to bring your own containers (or use their brown paper bags) and just scoop till you're stuffed. Tip: I always get some dark chocolate covered blueberries for the drive home. You're welcome!!

The Health Emporium is an organic health food store much like any other. They have beautiful…read moreproduce and stock all the usual quality health foods and products. The Emporium tries to source from local small businesses and growers which is commendable but of course all that stuff is more expensive. But fantastic if you can afford it! There's seating so you can stop for lunch or a coffee while you shop for your tempeh, vitamins, virgin oils or free range eggs and I really love the food here. I love me a bit of hippy food and their tofu fritters are delicious... and the coffee is great and fair trade, natch.

Rabbits, horses and health nuts rejoice, this store nestled on Bondi Road is about to become your…read moremecca. Despite its mystical name, it is an abundance of all things organic and life-conscious, whether to you that means avoiding food allergies, or animal products all together, or binging on organic mung beans and popping herbal supplements. They have a resident naturopath ready to help with free consultations, a bulk food sections for those nuts, beans, grains and herbs you're ready to horde, a small resources section if that obscure vegan+gluten free cookbook has been eluding you, a juice and smoothie bar if you need that wheatgrass shot to really rev you up in the morning, and a deli counter with their own delicious creations from wraps and veggie patties to the world's best gluten-free macadamia nut brownies. I'm not joking about the brownies. They're small, but perfectly formed, just like the Health Emporium.

I like this shop because it really simplifies shopping because as name states, carries only…read moreorganic stuff. This is the place to buy your dirty dozens, the foods that suck up nasties : apples, capsicum, blueberries, celery, grapes, cucumber, lettuce, nectarines, peaches, potatoes, strawberries and spinach. Often much more rea$onably priced than organics from Coles and Woolworths, and though small, much better selection than you'll find, even at fancy woolies (Thomas Dux). Across the street is my least favourite of the aboutlife shops (still solid 3.5-4 stars though, losing pt for sacrificing aisle space for carrying more stuff. Staff a bit 2 kool 4 skool for my taste) which has similar range but many are chemical-free, not organic. Service good. Village feel but not granola. Farmer-friendly. Mostly local, I think. Produce always quality. Closest you'll get to growing it yourself. Doubt anything sold here conflicts with the sort of consumer I'd like to be when I grow up. Great news as emergency food stash of Made in Italy organic tin tomatoes are produced by African slaves.

With a name like health nut , it's all I wanted. A health conscious vegan distracted by their yummy…read moredesserts! Very casual dining. 1 table. Bar and table coffee table area. Oder at counter. Long very long waits! Looks of healthy options. We had a hard time deciding. Highlights : Gnocchi cheesy sauce was my favorite Mushroom tofu pie was good too Not great but also terrible: Smoothie mid Shepherds pie was okay Desserts - I usually love raw cheesecake but these were my least favorite. I strongly disliked the 'crust' and the sugar free chocolate peanut butter was too similar to 'fake sugar' tasting. Otherall disappointed, especially because they're very expensive!!! I'd say overpriced compared to the other vegan establishments.

This is inside a shop plaza with Coles. I'm not sure if this place is vegan but it does give a…read morevegan vibe that reminds me of places in Southern California. I don't recall seeing any meat dishes so I think it is vegetarian at the least. Service was quick. I got the green and lean smoothie and it was delicious. Looks like a place people can come and work/study as well as they have a couches and tables in the back. There are also a small "market" section but I didn't check that out.

Flannery's in Mona Vale, NSW reminds me of Natural Grocers in Omaha. The space is brightly lit and…read morehas sparkling clean, spacious aisles. They have an extensive selection of bins to measure out the amount of product you want ranging from various unbleached flours to nuts, muesli's, and baking essentials such as spelt, cacao & hemp goods. There's a large array of organic fresh fruits and vegetables, alternative meat and dairy free products and vegan snacks. Add to that the huge selection of quality vitamins and supplements, personal care and baby products as well as free naturopathic advice in-store and you have one stop shopping. Vegans rejoice!

In contrast to the usual in supermarkets, the naturopathic area was amazing!…read more The atmosphere, it seems employees are scared. I wonder about the constant change of staff. They used to have an excellent naturopath who suddenly stopped working there. That the other naturopath has disappeared the same time as well is disappointing as I was so happy to have found a cheap option to get high quality advice. I don't see any reason to go there anymore because the products on offer are everywhere to get.

The owners are some of the loveliest people you'll ever meet, and the store sells such a wide range…read moreof cruelty free and eco friendly products! We always pop in to get our home staples (dairy free sour cream, facon, biodegradable garbage bags) but always leave with boxes of new products to try! So awesome to see a store like this in our area, small businesses need our support!

Love to come here for my organic fruit and veg as well as all my other healthy pantry staples. They…read morehave a lot of imported hard to find soups beans and noodles as well as a great cheese selection. I can never go past the frozen section with its lovely ice creams and frozen yogurts or the fresh locally made sushi. I do wish they had more gluten free bits and bobs and frozen vegetarian foods.

woolworth's "boutique" brand. lot's of products that are hard to find elsewhere like Amy's soups…read moreand beans. For a grocery store of this style it has a pretty lame selection of gluten free/vegan/vegetarian. The little coffee machine pumps out a decent cup of coffee and it only costs a gold coin donation - the money goes to the local school.

Once in a while it's nice to remove yourself entirely away from the Woolworths / Coles turf war…read more(and those beautiful mission Dorito chips and also store-packaged chocolate chip cookies) and instead go somewhere where you can be surrounded with produce and foods that are manifestly - or that have the intent of being - healthy. This place is it. Whole Foods is a health nut's dream. I get my wheat organic pasta here (it's $10 but you can use it for 2 or 3 occasions) and sauces and some breads. But they have many other things here too (this despite the relatively smallness of the grocery store). There's the usual fruit and vegetables - as always check the price before you buy- , cereals, chocolates, milk, drinks, mueslis, meats, eggs, snacks, you name it. Just don't count on doing your weekly shopping here. But do try the organic wheat pasta. It rocks my world (even at that price).