It's funny isn't it, here's a shop I visit at least once a week, walk past numerous times a day,…read moreand I haven't even written a review in all those years. I think this makes it a typical example of all those lovely little places that make up our daily life. They are fairly unassuming but we'd be lost without them. Portobello Wholefoods is tucked away in a dark corner under the railway bridge, at weekends you barely notice it. During the week it provides the perfect addition to the fruit and veg stalls along Portobello Road. They stock everything you'd expect from a decent health food store at OK prices. One of the highlights for me includes the large selection of loose teas; I'd be lost without my fix of vanilla or mango tea in the morning! You can go hardcore with green and herbal as well, of course. All tastes and dietry requirements catered for.

Coming here makes you feel good about yourself. It's a mini vegetarian/organic haven selling…read moreeverything from a small selection of fruit and veg to more specialist meat-free/wheat-free/gluten-free/dairy-free/anythi ng-you-like-free food. Sometimes I find shops like this can be limited, but Wholefoods always seems to have exactly what I'm looking for. I mainly come for the amazing choice of vitamins and supplements as although I'm not a vegetarian I really don't see the point of taking something that's meant to be good for you, but actually has weird animal additives added or is encased in a gelatin shell (last time I checked boiled animal skin and bones really don't do anything for you). Also, I've met a lot of different staff and they are all eager to help with their wealth of knowledge on all things healthy. It's probably a tad more expensive to shop here, so you should stick to getting your more mundane items such as dried fruit from the supermarket, but for something a little bit special it's perfect. Why not try the gelatin free raspberry jelly or the fortified mineral water (you take your own bottles to fill and pay by the litre). Another great idea is that they don't automatically give you carrier bags at the till. There are a few used ones available if you really need one, but why not follow their lead and bring your own canvas bag to fill up.

Although I am neither vegan nor vegetarian, almost all of my food shopping takes place in health…read morefood shops. Yes, I was blessed with allergies to both wheat and corn, which restricts what I can eat. Fortunately, I also prefer to purchase responsibly farmed fruit and vegetables, so shops like Planet Organic make the once mundane task of food shopping now seemingly effortless. I have a special place in my heart for this particular Planet Organic, as it saw me through a rather awkward six weeks of my life after a plumbing disaster flooded my flat. I was forced to seek temporary housing in an unfamiliar neighbourhood I almost never ventured into. Even so, it was a pleasant surprise to find a familiar health food shop nearby, especially since this Planet Organic is their largest. Thankfully, it offered more than I could have imagined and I found myself popping in each morning on my way to the tube station for a fresh juice and again for a quick snack on my way back to my hotel at the end of each day. all natural yogurts (soy, too)...creamy and delicious refreshing juices and other healthy beverages fruits and veggies...seasonal, local, and responsibly farmed pasta...made from quinoa, spelt, rice, or wheat wheat-free biscuits...scrumptious and satisfying nuts and seeds...fresh and flavourful lotions...a nice variety of all natural and oil-free products for face and body hair care...all natural shampoos, conditioners, and colour treatments dental care...Neem toothpastes, dental tape, and breath fresheners There is too much more to mention, and some options will change with their seasonal availability. If you live or work locally, do pop in and have a look. Prices are fair and similar to other health food shops. Planet Organic? Why, yes...I am a fan!

I want to update my review here, planet organic is a wonderful store, love the staff, products and…read moreatmosphere, especially Sharon and Chiara.

A clever idea that injects fun, good taste, accessible education and information into the healthy…read moreeating arena. No faddy diets here, just good sense, up-to-date, practical information on good food, healthy recipes and sensible dietary solutions. I haven't experienced their one-to-one consultations but I do enjoy their delicious, nutritious snacks (the soy nuts are especially yummy) and find their website useful. If you don't have time to shop you can buy their products online; email them for advice or follow the links for recent health stories and tips. If you sign-up for the newsletter you'll receive updates, special offers and invitations to enter competitions with appealing health and beauty prizes.

I love, love the choices this place offers - you can create your own salad, selecting the protein,…read morethe veggies, the deli items and even the base. It's an ideal place for anyone on a detox, people following a diet or just people who like choice, this place has everything. You pay for what you get and at 5.19 for a medium salad seems a little overpriced, but it's definitely nice for the occasionally treat. If you're not in Paddington, it's a chain and so many tossed a branches can be sampled in London. Finally, my recommendation if you do check this place out is the peanut butter protein smoothie, it's simply divine. For any non protein shake fans, this will definitely change your mind. Nom nom!

I love tossed. Like seriously, I love it…read more This is exactly the kind of food I eat at home, I especially love the little box of spinach and tuna, so I am very excited about having a place where I can grab a lunch very similar to what I would have made myself, but without actually having to make it! They do salads, customised if you wish, smoothies, juices, fruit pots, yoghurt, soya custards... It is a bit expensive to be honest, but I do not mind spending an extra pound or two on food that I know is organic and not chemically processed. The bad part about this place is that there are no tables (well maybe two) as this place is all about take away, so don't come here for an eat in lunch.

The only wholefoods option left in the area since the demise of Fresh & Wild in Westbourne Grove…read more The premises are relatively small and squeezed into a corner under the Westway motorway fly-over, but they stock a good range. Fresh food is limited, but this is Portobello Road which hosts an organic market across the road every Thursday. Excellent source of those little niggly bits you can't find anywhere else like fresh yeast - or my favourite mango tea. They do refills for Ecover and have been promoting recycling long before it became fashionable (customers donate their unwanted plastic bags for those who forgot to bring their own). They also have a good selections of vitamins and beauty products and very friendly and knowledgeable staff.

small organic grocery store. has its own drinks/smoothie bar. they informed us after we ordered…read morethat they were out of that smoothie and offered very different one - no refund. so that was kinda annoying. but i liked looking at their healthy choices. the protein bars were good!

This store was one of the very first health food shops in London. I remember going here I believe…read morearound 1966. They used to have a lunch buffet bar in the back which was very good and we would go there to buy our vitamins and herbs.I don't live in London anymore and have not been there for decades so I'm not sure how the shop is anymore but it is definitely a part of the history of the wholistic health movement in London. I'm so glad to see that it's still there. It's important to support local businesses.

It's a lovely thoughtful place to grab a nibble when you need to take a break and refresh. We had…read moreour own hot teas served with a side of milk and nibbled on the aged ham and the yummy endive salad. Stay for a moment, relax, shop, have a look around, have a meal and hot teas. Don't be impatient, service allows guests to have conversations and take it all in. As long as you don't have anyplace to be, this is a charming place. Loved the mix of people and the curated good

Delicious Organic Farm to Table restaurant located in the back of their little market... Friendly…read morestaff and good food, enjoyed their chicken broth soup to start and a steak dish (off the specials menu) for my entree

I love this little shop! I always wind up feeling a bit happier when I leave this place. *Very…read morewell-stocked for its size *Lots of international and health foods *Lots of household utility and cooking goods The people who run the place are always friendly. The place seems to have a very loyal clientele, of which I am one! Drop in!

They have cabbage!!& Many other organic stuff that next door tesco express doesn't.read more