Lovely health food store in a nice neighborhood of Auckland. I enjoyed chatting with the friendly,…read morehelpful staff. Thank you!

Break the piggy bank before you come here. They stock all things natural, organic and local with a…read morefew imported items. I came looking for a natural tooth paste. They had a small selection from $6.30 to $22.80. I may be all about organic and natural, but I'm no fool - you can keep that $22.80 all to ya self! The staff is well versed in the products they stock, which meant the cashier was helpful when I asked her to recommend a product. Turns out she was familiar with Toms of Main. I wanted something comparable, so she helped me make an informed decision. I was also pleased to see they carry Dr. Bronners soap. If you don't know about Dr. B's magic soap, get some and have your world rocked! Aside from toiletries, they also stock locally grown produce and dairy. Dry goods such as lentils, rice, pasta, teas and coffee are also readily available. Overall a friendly store. Most of the natural or local organic items you may be seeking can be found here.

Whenever I am in Devonport I make a point of visiting Zest Health. They are always so friendly and…read morehospitable you know that you are truly welcome there and they are simply pleased to be of service. How rare that is these days! Service aside, the food and smoothies are Divine, as if they have been made with loving intent, and they are so good for you. What a treat it is to be able to indulge in some truly delightful goodies with the knowledge that you are actually doing your body a favour. Do yourself a favour and visit Zest Health next time you are in Devonport

As far as health stores go this place is pretty basic, they have all the standard supplements and…read morehealth food products but nothing out of the ordinary and they've kept the shop layout simplistic. The juices and smoothies however are killer and they do an amazing range of salads and interesting snacks - all of them healthy and raw and surprisingly tasty. They use all organic produce so the juices in particular are so good! They have popular juice options but they're really accommodating if there's a particular combination you want to try - I always get pineapple carrot ginger and lemon....YUM! So so good. Just don't come here if you're in a rush...think hippy vibe in the country and you're on the right track, they definitely take their sweet ass time. They actually have quite a lot of products for babies which I'm always on the lookout for, they stock the whole Weleda range and also the range of Tru2U sleep support products which are amazing! Believe me, I spent a whole year of no sleep trying to figure out the best way for baby and me to get optimum rest and this stuff has helped so much. They also happen to be in one of the best locations in Devonport, right on the main road in a sunny spot with a little courtyard and a grass area out the front.

After having a craving for a smoothie (a good one at that ) a quick check on yelp pointed me in the…read moredirection of Huckleberry Farms on Campbell rd . What a smoothie it was ! All the ingredients that were on the blackboard were in it , as in I could taste the parsley , kale , banana and pear . They also have a good cabinet food display no scones or muffins here tho , just good eats !

You know what is the coolest about Huckleberries? Is the fact that they try to be ethical - this…read moremeans supporting many independent growers/companies without it just being about business. This then also extends on to the customers, they go out of their way to help people; AND to their competitors as well. Organic stores in Auckland have a rich interlinked history I recently discovered, including that this store is also owned by the guys in Grey Lynn, Harvest Whole foods. I admit that I am not around this area enough to call it my local, but I know several people that do. It has a great reputation and for good reason (even if not the 'cheapest' of organic stores). One of the particular draw cards about Huckleberries is that they sell meat, (as opposed to Harvest). This is great for those of us that are still carnivores but like to know about the sources of our animal consumption. And I can buy pork free snags here - yay! Recently I have been on the hunt for some ethical-eco black eyeliner, I noticed on their website that they stock some, which is great as I was almost ready to give up hope for anything local. The black pencil variety cost $31.00, and I will be making a trip there very soon for that indeed! These guys have a great website too and list the specials for those of you that may want to check it out before you go on in.

Someone just asked me about my experience with their holiday hampers, so here it is. At the time…read morethere was nowhere to leave a review (still not, on their website). This time last year I ordered their hamper for a couple in Palmerston, they both had Covid. After a week of no delivery, I tried to email Farro, no response. Managed to find their ph no, no answer, left multiple messages, no response. After another week I emailed saying I was going to reverse the visa transaction, got a call back within hours. They said they had lost it, they would give me a partial credit for the trouble, and deliver. I didnt like the tone of the grumpy caller! Neither hamper or credit arrived. Dont give them your money, untrustworthy

Really poor service every time over the last year. Had the checkout person several times scan and…read morecharge items wrong. Grumpy lady in the deli who ignores customers, & serves customers randomly, not in order of waiting time. Staff seem miserable and I would be too if I had to serve rich white boomers and soccer moms whose weekly shop bill equates to my whole weeks wages. I don't know who is in charge of staff but they really need to improve all aspects of their customer service. Maybe they need a pay rise or something. Extremely high prices but you do usually get high quality.

This place is absolutely fantastic. Very cost effective, huge range of different products, items of…read moregood quality. Given supply issues still impacting supermarkets you can 9 out of 10 times find an equivalent here. Big range of herbs, spices, ingredients, both local and imported. Staff are friendly. The ambiance is enhanced by the huge variation of people who shop here. Broad cross section of the community. I would hazard a guess, if you know this place you will come back repeatedly. If you don't know this place pay it a visit.

This place was a great wee find! Tucked in the corner of the Wendy's carpark in Mt Eden, it's very…read moreeasy to go about your life without ever realising Bulk Food Savings exists. Bulk Foods stock a very wide range of products, including dried fruits, nuts, organic products, flours and cereals, and all sorts of international food I'd never even heard of. Pepperdews, pomegranate molasses, Ceres organics muesli for only $9 and literally the biggest jar of gherkins I have ever seen - Bulk Food Savings was a delight to explore. I was stoked to find pure vanilla extract and vanilla pods in this store - they were much cheaper than at places like Nosh, and are great to use in baking. The only downside of Bulk Foods was the staff. They weren't particularly inviting nor were they very friendly, but hey - when the variety of food is that good and the prices are so low, who cares? You can't have everything! Bonus: It smells fantastic in Bulk Foods - all the different spices merge in to one mouth-watering fragrance that instantly inspires you to cook delicious Indian curries.

I'm a loyal person. For me the Westside Bakehouse has been an example of what a bakery should…read morebe...but was sold, years ago. I used to just love their steak 'n' cheese pies of old, but thought I'd try one today for old times sake. All in all, it was a good pie. I don't like flaky pastry in a pie...I'm more of a short crust fan. It doesn't fall apart when being gobbled at speed nor does it make a huge mess while driving. The pie I got was piping hot. There was a couple of steak which had been seasoned well. The rest of the filling was gravy and melted cheese. Very tasty but could have don with more steak. I mean, I paid for a steak 'n' cheese, not gravy 'n' cheese. I bought an afghan because they looked scrumptious. Unfortunately, it was not as good as it looked. Lastly, I happened to buy a banana and caramel tart. I'm more of a custard pie fan. This was no tart, it was too big. Plus it had no hallmarks of a tart. What it was though, was a banoffee pie. A miniature one. If you love banoffee, then this is the treat for you. Hell, I don't even like banoffee pie. I love this one from the Westside Bakehouse. And I'll make sure I pop in to buy the "BANANA CARAMEL TART."

One of the best bakeries out West. Everything from the cream donuts, sandwiches, pies and fresh…read morebread. Highly recommended & a must try.

The Waiheke Island was a charming place to visit when in Auckland . You to ride the ferry to reach…read more We took the hop on and hop off tour and stopped to the town proper. Walked around the area and found this place for coffee. This a very neat and islander place to relax. It was a grocery store with pre packed food, fresh veggies , fruits , groceries and loved the fresh breads. Baked daily wow. We got their cold coffee latte and it was excellent. I didn't try their sandwiches because I just ate breakfast buffet at the hotel. It such a cute place in a quaint town. Recommended for a quick snacks and refreshments .

Loved it here. Was right up the street from our Airbnb and we absolutely loved having some healthy,…read morevegan options (don't worry there's options for the meat eaters too!) We got our morning coffees with oat milk for me and soy for mum - the coffees were perfect temp and delicious. They have a rotating cabinet of sandwiches and bits & pieces (I'm sure it expands in summer). I had a delicious Brie, cheddar, pesto and tomato toastie one day - it was so delicious. The pesto was clearly made in house and so fresh and full of flavour. Another morning mum had a pea and pumpkin fritter with their house made relish - again so delicious!! The staff are friendly and I love the vibe created here. Will be back during any stay on Waiheke

I went here on a weekday morning and figured it would be empty but it was full and made me wonder…read moreif these people work or they just here on a work break or they just enjoying their day like I was. I ended up getting a blueberry scone and an iced cafe latte. I think each one was like NZ$7. The scone itself was a big size with lots of berries inside. I like that it came with some butter on the side. They warmed it up and so I used some of the butter and it was delish. It had a slight crust and was chewy on the inside. My iced latte was okay as I wish it had a stronger coffee flavor. They do offer a bunch of baked goods that look scrumptious and wanted to try more.

3 words. Beef Cheek…read morePie It was orgasmic. Get it.