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.

Tucked discreetly away on brunswick st, sun and earth is one…read moreof the best looking organic stores I've seen. The space is light, airy and really shows off their kick ass products. This store is amply stocked with a range of fresh organic fruits and veges, herbal supplements, lovely looking makeup, skin and hair care, cleaning products, teas, meats, snacks, sauces and breads. (Phew!) They also have this fantastic back section dedicated to bulk foods. (Think LSA mix, fruits, nuts, flaxseed meal, seeds and other natural goodies.) Be sure to try out their range of made to order fresh juices as well as the yummy organic takeaway lunches (vegan and gluten free!) This is one of my favourite pit stops when out and about and well worth a visit when in New Farm.

A new year, and so begins the obligatory fresh start feeling. Siobhan, put down the salted caramel…read moreand make some better choices about your diet (salted caramel is delicious though). Sun & Earth Organics is a great place to start if you are in need of some healthy options and inspiration in your life. The store on Brunswick Street houses everything you could imagine in terms of healthy lifestyle and dietary choices. From dried fruits and fair trade coffee beans, to pour-your-own organic laundry liquid. Sun & Earth really does remind you of how many great, healthy alternatives there are. With the busy lifestyle I lead, I often get caught up eating on the run and not really making the best choices about my diet. I think I will incorporate Sun & Earth into my weekly grocery shopping routine to make the health kick habitual. Believe me, the produce in Sun & Earth is enough to make your mouth water as much as any burger shop walk-by. If you are a health nut, in need of a boost in your dietary health, or simply wanting to embrace a more organic lifestyle, then I highly recommend you pop into Sun & Earth Organics.

I would highly recommend that you drive the extra half a kilometre to Terry White in Coorparoo in…read morepreference to patronising this self-aggrandising team of unprofessional and offensive people. The mature-aged female pharmacist discusses extremely sensitive and confidential information about patient prescriptions openly and loudly in front of other customers, takes it upon herself to contact prescribing doctors without patient consent in order to discuss very clear dispensing guidelines provided by the prescribing doctor (keeping in mind she is NOT a doctor), and she incorrectly dispenses smaller amounts of prescription medication than the doctor has authorised, presumably as an act of spite for being called-out on her unprofessional behaviour. It's her job to do as the doctor says--not recklessly alter the prescription. This behaviour constitutes misconduct. Accordingly, I have contacted the pharmacy registration board for an investigation into this person. Also, there's another person who works for this pharmacy, a mature-aged woman named 'Megan'. 'Megan' is not a pharmacist or doctor, yet pretends to be. I have contacted the pharmacy a number of times to discuss prescriptions that my treating doctor emails and faxes to this pharmacy. On a number of occasions, 'Megan' has demanded to know what medications I am taking and has claimed to 'know exactly what that medication is'. She has also demanded to know exactly when medication is going to be picked-up, despite knowing that I suffer from severe chronic illness, and consequently, am relying on the goodwill of a close friend to collect them on my behalf--therefore, I cannot provide 'exact times'. This type of person could cause serious harm to someone who believes her to be in possession of skills and qualifications that she does not have in the event that they misconstrue her advice for that of a professional. Give this pharmacy a very wide berth if you value your own and your family's health.

Tried an açaí smoothie here and was pretty disappointed. I got the berry one, and it was just kind…read moreof generic-tasting. I've loved açaí for years, having tried it in Rio long before the açaí bowl trend caught on in other parts of the world. The taste is just so nice, something like in between blueberry and chocolate, but this smoothie seemed really light on the açaí taste and really heavy on the raspberry and strawberry taste, which was a let down. It also seemed overpriced given I could easily have thrown the same ingredients into a blender for way cheaper. But my biggest gripe with it was all the seeds. Yeah, berry smoothies are bound to have seeds -- the raspberry ones especially are annoying because they're so tiny and they just clamp onto your molars like a needy ex-boyfriend. So I expected some seeds, but the amount of seeds in this smoothie was RIDICULOUS. I needed a spittoon like in the Wild West to spit all those puppies into. Made for a really unpleasant smoothie experience. (First world problems, I know.) On the plus side, they have their vegan menu options clearly marked. I'm also guessing their açaí bowls are way nicer than their smoothies, and if I ever went back I'd try a bowl instead, but right now I'm not too inspired to go back. Staff seemed bored and undertrained -- they made a couple of mistakes while I was here.

Kiss the Berry is a very unique pop up shop that's serving a very interesting take on the…read more"superfood" known as the acai berry. Now whether you believe this fruit is really one of those panaceas for everything that irks you (personally I do), let me tell you something - these bowls of fruity goodness are delicious! It's a pop up shop so don't expect any fancy decor but I will say the minimalist set up gave off a very clean and cozy feeling. When you walk in, you'll want to go straight to the back where you can hear the buzzing blenders. So as the store name suggests, this place is all about the berries. The menu has 2 main choices: bowls and smoothies. I haven't tried the smoothies yet but I reckon I will at some stage. The bowls consist of the following: a layer of acai + other fruit puree, granola, banana and strawberry slices topped with a sprinkling of flax seed. That's what they call the Original and the one I've liked the most. I've tried a couple of the others and they seemed to be variations on the same theme. I work out at the Jetts right across the street and a bowl of berry is the best award after coming off an early morning session. The cool tangy puree meshes beautifully with the sweet crunchiness of the granola. I usually get the large ($10) and it's more than enough for a filling hearty breakfast that (gasp!) is actually pretty healthy. The price however is one of the reasons I'm not here every day and probably the only negative I can think of. However, that being said, it's addictive enough that I have been going about 2-3 times each week! I've recommended this place to all of my coworkers and friends to try at least once. It's unique and as a longtime devour-er of acai berries, I'm very happy that there's now a shop that champions its cause!

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.

When I stumbled upon this place this morning, I was shocked to see it had two stars and so few…read morereviews. I had a black coffee and Benedict and quite enjoyed the experience. My coffee was delivered hot and fresh. It took a moment for my meal, but it was still prompt and I took it as a sign that things were made fresh. Everything was delicious and quality. Perhaps a tourist opinion, but I was hard pressed to find similar dishes for less money in other places near CBD. I found it appropriately priced. I would certainly return, and actually am already tempted to just to try their juices and smoothies!

This place has slipped in service and cleanliness since I first came here several years ago. I…read moresuspect this may have occurred with a change of ownership. I ordered an açai bowl and am still waiting for it to be made 26 minutes later. The staff need training in customer service and seems to be disinterested in their work. As I sat down at a table I noticed a pile of dirt on the floor as per the attached photos. The dirt appeared to be covering a slip from what looks like a dog bowl. The price point is very expensive for a place where you have to go to the counter to order. I will not be returning to Raw Energy and would not recommend it to others.

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.

It's a rare thing to find a retail shop, let alone a health food store open late during the week…read more Go Vita in West End is open until 6:30pm weekdays and 8pm on Thursday! They are open until 5pm on Saturday too, but are closed on Sundays. They have an in-store naturopath, Leanne, who is available for consultations (by appointment only) on Tuesday and Friday. Initial consultation fees are $95 and run for 1-1.5 hours. Follow up visits are $55 for 30 mins or $75 for extended visits. They also have a staff member who specialises in Homeopathy. Go Vita has a membership program. You can sign up for free in store and your membership card gets you lots of discounts and offers. Go Vita West End is the stockist for many specialised health products including Essenzza ear candles, Carolina Skin Care (which relieves and treats eczema, dermatitis and psoriasis), La Mav organic skin care products and Coconut Magic Coconut Oil.

Here's a story. I burnt my arm badly (BADLY) and despite many visits to chemists to apply all…read moresorts of creams and potions it wouldn't heal and just festered away (sorry for the oversharing!) Finally I went into the lovely ladies at Go Vita and the young naturopath suggested Calendula cream and to take Turmeric capsules. My burn made a miraculous recovery. No mainstream "potion" could have had this result. Great advice! Recently I've returned about Qs about sugar free living and recovering from a virus. Again, good sound sensible advice. Make sure you sign up to be a member of the store to get 10% off some products. Go Vita has a huge range of products (although I think their prices are a little steep) but I go for the advice and the accompanying products that go with this advice.

Now I'm not the healthiest of eaters by any means, and for me to give this place a 4 out of 5 star…read morerating is saying something. Located in the middle of Emporium, this place has been open just over a year now. The range of salads (see pictures) and the juices are outside of the norm and I love it. The Chicken Waldorf salad with activated walnuts is my all time favourite, I've had it at least 5 times everytime I am there around lunch time. It's tasty, healthy and you can order in halves... so the last time I also half'd it with the thai beef salad which was really tasty as well. Everything looks and tastes super fresh and beautiful. They have done a great job, I am yet to try the juices and Kambucha juices but i'll definetely be back.

I usually combine a visit to COCOS fruit and veg with a purchase from here. Theses guys have the…read morereliably cheapest chicken wings, drums etc in Brisbane, along with $20 kg eye fillet of ok quality. ( cryovac odd shapes... but its the meat you want yeh ?) They often have other good specials esp pork as well and some interesting sausages. Always friendly and helpful ( although most butchers seem to be ... must be somthing that comes from handling their meat all the time)

Friendly staff. Lots of parking. Lots of choice. Staff was a little slow but i think he was…read moretraining. Assume the food is good if this review stays 4 stars. I'll be back if not.