It's interesting to learn about the evolution of McCall's from other reviews on here - it's now an…read moreorganics specialist, perhaps another sign of how it's evolved and be able to survive when other barrows didn't. Exotic fruit and vegetables are now more catered for in the Arndale Market, while at McCall's you can still get fruit and veg plus dried foods e.g. cacao nibs and goji berries, organic tinned food, environmentally friendly cleaning products, kombucha, organic olive oil and so on. The standout features are (a) the extremely low prices for things like cacao nibs compared to my local (large) Sainsbury's and (b) you can bring your own Tupperware etc and weigh out what you want from the glass jars everything is kept on. So this will vastly reduce the packaging you are using. The bio cleaning products were also surprisingly good value and, brilliantly, you can refill them, at a lower cost, from their big vats! I really hope we're seeing the future of grocery shopping here. Even if you aren't into "health foods" definitely pop by and have a look at the cleaning products and what else is on offer.

McCall's Organics is one of the few shops on Church Street market in Manchester, which is near…read moreenough opposite a similar market in the Manchester Arndale Centre. I was originally put off coming into this store by an action of the member of staff. When clearing away for the evening, a member of staff seemed to drop a box of vegetables on the floor, which I presume to have been celery, the floor was obviously dirty being outside and it had been raining and the floor didn't look like you could eat of it, however I was disgusted that he made no attempt to wash them, he just looked around and put them back, thinking no one was looking. I understand most people wash their vegetables, but surely if they have been dropped heavily on a disease and dirt floor, they should have done something about it rather than trying to hide it and possibly passing on germs to the customer, which I feel is disgraceful and warrants a single one star rating for McCall's Organics, which is a shame too as this is their first review in over 6 years and it is a shame it has to be a negative one due to the unhygienic nature and actions of the staff.

Born from the genius and success of The Biospheric Project, 78 Steps is just around the corner…read more(well, 78 steps away) from the urban farming project which has taken Salford and Manchester by storm. The idea behind the shop is local food on a micro-scale, bringing the community in the area locally grown, ethically sourced and high quality produce. Stocking fresh fruit, veg & eggs from local farms, bread from the Barbakan deli in Chortlon and eco-friendly cupboard fillers from companies like Suma and Ecover, 78 Steps has a great range of British products, championing fresh local items and seasonal produce. As well at the shop itself, 78 Steps offer a Wholebox service, delivering fresh food to local people on a regular basis. Boxes start at as little as £5 and contain at least eight varieties of fruit and vegetables, making healthy eating cheap and accessible. Some of the fruits and vegetables have been grown at the Biospheric Project itself - just 78 steps away - making this a truly carbon efficient enterprise.

The best source of vegan groceries in Nottingham City, with a deli counter and food to go…read more The shop is omni (there are a couple of items with gelatin in), but is mostly vegan, with some vegetarian. They have a good chiller section with vegan meats and cheeses, a good dairy-free chocolate selection, and the food counter has a huge range of vegan takeaway things like wraps, pasties, pies, cakes

Just tried to ring them to see if they sold dried herbs, and they put the phone down on me. I then…read moretried to ring again, and they picked up and put the phone down before I had a chance to speak! Not having a good day?

I was really impressed with the quality, freshness and size of the veg boxes from Apple Organics…read more The staff are friendly, helpful and can always recommend a good recipe for whatever veg is in season. It's made my life a lot easier having a veg box delivered to my door and because they can also include other organic groceries it's saved me having to make special trips to a health food shop. An excellent service that I highly recommend.

Not only a friendly place where news are exchanged and at times even cups of tea. The owners,…read moreAllan and Dawn will do everything they can to get their customers - at times French demanding ones like myself - whatever it is they might want. Through them, I even hope to get the soft goat cheeses I can find nowhere in the area.

The Organic Stores, based in Deeside near Chester, provides a vast array of Organic produce from…read morefresh fruit and veg, meats, dried and many more. it is truly a one stop shop for Organic produce. Having been established since 1996, Allan and Dawn, the proprietors, have been providing a great service since they opened their doors and are a pleasure to talk to. I recently completed their website, where you can find contact information and peak into their world. There will soon be an update, including E-commerce capabilities. A pleasure to work with and a great place to go. http://www.theorganicstores.co.uk

Hmmm. Honest to goodness, what? Honest to goodness these things really work, or honest to goodness…read morethese are real plants that grow in the woods? Geez. I'm not big on herbal remedies. But if you are, this place is wall-to-wall herbs, and they don't mind trying to charge you a fair bit for a little bottle of something that may or may not actually do anything. Just a thought.

Clearly Megan has never been to Honest to Goodness, this shop is not a shop selling wall to wall…read moreherbs, it sells ethical (honest) vegan wholefoods. Megan you really shouldn't be reviewing shops you have never been to as it could mislead people.

The best farm shop going. Everything you want, at a quality level and a good price. Cafe at the…read moreback is perfect for a breakfast or lunch, overlooking the rolling hills of the estate.

This is our usual go to when we visit Derbyshire. The service is always quick and the food is…read morereliable. Today we came during COVID-19 restrictions. You are required to use the NHS app to check-in to ensure that contact tracing can occur should a visitor later test positive. We were asked to wait at the benches facing the field with menus in hand. The cows and pasture is gorgeous. The weather is fine as long as the sun pokes out. Nevertheless we waited for a while as this is Spring break and many families are out here enjoying the views. We noticed that groups that came after us had been called and that the hostess who took down our information had gone on break. Sure enough, there was no record of us on the list after I inquired. The staff apologized for the poor communication among their colleagues and made sure to seat us at the next available. The server again apologized and took our order right away, including our dessert which was placed on hold until we were ready. The tables are cleaned immediately after guests leave. There are heaters placed strategically around the dining area however only the center one is lit. Thankfully we lucked out and sat by the heat lamp that was lit. The food came out reasonably fast. We could hear the cook shouting orders at the staff and it seemed like a well run cafe minus the hostess snafu. Our food was fresh and good tasting. The dessert was also fresh and delicious. Overall this place did well considering the disorganized start. It was true to the quality we have become accustomed to when visiting here.