Well, I'm not a vegetarian but I certainly appreciate having Scoopaway close at hand. Come here if…read moreyou're buying anything dry, stuff like pasta, dried fruit, cereals, spices. Quite a range of things really with the emphasis on things being organic and sustainable. Plus. It's all paid for by weight (as the name suggests you just scoop up however much you want) so they cut out loads of needless packaging. A good place to stock up on supplies, it's a actually fairly well priced despite being organic. And of course having museli every morning is a lot cheaper than a bacon sandwich, so a good place if you're tight on cash. Very popular, it can get overcrowded on Saturdays. They stuff quite a lot into a small space, unexpected finds include toiletries (eco-friendly ones, of course). Scoopaways a great idea and a good place for cheap staples.

This is a surprisingly large healthfood mini-supermarket on the Gloucester road. The name suggests…read moredusty wholefoods in troughs but there's really more variety than this. A perfect place for the health and ethically conscious, the shop stocks everything from frozen food to sweets and sundries. I'm a particular fan of the gluten free range, as I have a caeliac friend who I often invite to dinner parties. The staff are always really helpful in showing me what's the best product for my recipe.

"Oh great", I thought to myself when I first saw this place, "another health food shop up in 'high…read moresociety' producing delicious looking nosh at absurdly high prices". I was right about the first bit. This is a wonderful little store with a really down-to-earth and funky vibe. From the snazzy and colourful (Caribbean influenced?) frontage to the actual products on display it's clear that a lot of thought has gone into this enterprise. The focus is on organic, fresh and healthy food and drink. Towards the back of the shop the store opens up into a huge back room filled with excellent raw foods, cleaning products, teas and so much more. There's often a good little deal on the go so things really aren't too dear - and the owner's lovely too! A real gem this one.

This shop looks more like an extreme sports gear from the outside, but enter in and you'll find a…read moreworld of healthy food. Not the cheapest way to buy your groceries, but I'm constantly reminded that health and well-being is priceless... They have the usual range of health food items, from milk and bread to pulses, nuts and fruit. AND If you're pooch has had a moral awakening and decided to go green, you can get your organic pet food here too.

This health and well being shop is anazing and by far the very best in the Bristol area…read more The staff are lovely and just so knowledgable about the numerous pills & tinctures on sale there. They are never pushy and always have time to listen to your questions. They are also non bias about all the different brands they offer as they will always try and recommend what's best for you.....and your budget. Love this place!

This place turned my life around today! My entire backpack of essential nutritional supplements was…read morestolen out of our rental car while on holiday in Avebury (beware!). I have trouble digesting without specific enzymes, causing reflux and discomfort. I couldn't eat without them. With 7 days left on our vacation, I was physically and mentally miserable. I googled natural food stores and Wild Oats popped up. I drove 30 miles to get to it, and they had EVERYTHING I needed, plus sugar-free, dairy-free, coconut cream ice cream alternative. The woman at the info counter was busy on her computer but stopped briefly to help me find what I needed. I'm so grateful for Wild Oats' existence!

Great little independent health shop good range of supplements and health foods.read more

Carl Hardman, the owner, is a fount of over 30 years of in-depth knowledge of vitamins, organic…read moreproduce and enerally saving the environment, WELL worth talking to! Earthfoods offers real, old-fashioned service, ordering specialised goods for you and even sending products abroad - I should know - I live in Cyprus and still order gods from them! x

This is a really good health shop. They stock a diverse range of products and the Staff are really…read morehelpful and knowledgable. They also let you try products before you buy. I recommend their Wasabi broadbeans!

This is a local independant health shop, it is a great place to browse and get alot of different…read moreproducts you wouldn't get else where in town. It also stock a good range of vegetarian food and they have a fresh counter where they sell cakes etc. It is a good health food shop with lots to choose from.

Now I'm not a yoghurt-weaver myself, so I rarely frequent such mystifying shops filled with buckets…read moreof tofu and lies-its-all-lies-homeopathy bottles, but I have been here a few times for seeds for my porridge (much cheaper buying them by the scoop than in the tiny overpackaged and overpriced offerings from Tescos) and for quality vanilla extract for baking (Bourbon is the scrummiest, fact fans). Whod've thunk it?

I feel so lucky to have such a wonderful shop with extremely knowledgeable owner and staff. They…read moreare great at giving excellent advice and products. Have to recommend their own arnica and devils claw gel, it's works amazingly. A friend of mine who lives in Berlin always buys a few jars to take home.

I was only visiting Cardiff but I found myself heading out in search of some gluten free goodies…read more With free tea and coffee in the hotel room, the only thing that was missing was some nice gf biscuits. I had a look around some of the little shops and then the Sainsbury's but then I found Beanfreaks. I did at first think it would be like other health food shops - over priced and a lousy range but this was a surprise. Gluten free products are actually on three different shelves so its worth looking around. There are all sorts of healthy goods here but the gf range is the best I've ever seen. Organ, energie, dietary specials, trufree and tons more, with baking supplies, noodles, pastas, and sweet treats all available. Some times there are deals on - I had to go shopping for some treats to bring back to Edinburgh and would have bought more had it not been for the space restrictions in my luggage. Great little find - wish we had one in Edinburgh but I did check and can order online :)

Nasty defensive middle aged woman working here, thinks very highly of hersel, often declaring she…read morehas a masters degree! Young girl working here however is lovely and very informative.

Hard day?…read more Go and put it all right again with a soak in their Floatation tanks. They also offer a magnificent range of professional massages, head massages and various treatments such as Kiniesology and Reflexology. The whole place is designed to refresh and relax. It is beautfully decorated in blues and greens. The staff are local and friendly. Great professional service.

Super crazy workdays and exhausting travel-filled weekends could only mean one thing: a tired back…read moreand a desperate American in need of a massage. I had passed by Eau De Vie whenever down 'round Cowley Rd and had made note of their excellent choices in aromatherapy products. SO! I decided to give them a try at fixing my back. Relaxing? Yes. Technique? Interesting but left much to be desired. Price? Cheaper than Boston pricing and about on-par with Charlotte at ~$100 for just over an hour. The real test was how did I feel the next day and I felt okay but far from relieved. So! If you feel like an awkward hour but a relaxing one, come here! If you're looking for results, maybe try somewhere else?