I love this place. Love it. Because I can eat almost everything in it. Being plagued with being…read moregluten and dairy free has its challenges when trying to shop at most supermarkets. But not this one. They have everything you need if you're on a specialty diet, or if you're just following the crowd and doing it anyways. It's really handy if you need something on your way home from work as it's open until 7pm on weekdays. And it also has a brilliant community vibe that makes me want to always go there because I know I'm helping a local business. I'm always surprised with what I find there, they make my life a whole lot easier as I know I can go there and come out with everything I need to make a meal that I can enjoy.

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

Several years as regular, devoted customer. They have almost everything I need for a healthy life…read more Beautiful in-season produce, some tinned or preserved goods, bulk foods, cane-based paper products, baking & kitchen aids, eggs, meat, dairy, gifts. Personal & baby products. Excellent, willing, knowledgeable staff. Naturopath on site most hours & days, naturopathic products. The bonus that they're walking distance from my place. And the delightful embracing smell of unchemicalised goods. My only problem is I so wish this quiet shop was bigger.

My partner and I love this store! It has a great selection of fresh and beautiful organic produce,…read moreplus any other products we needed, and more! The store layout was organized and aesthetically pleasing. But what really stood out was the customer service--everyone we interacted with was so friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable. It really made our shopping experience feel special. We will return here if we ever visit Auckland again, and we highly recommend!

Everyone loves a farmer's market right? Well if you don't, then you haven't been to a good one…read more Farro Fresh is what would happen if a supermarket and the Matakana Market had a baby. And boy is it a cute baby. There are a couple of these around Auckland now, but I have only been to this one and I love it. Walking in, it's really clean, smells fresh and is jam-packed with goodies. There are different areas for things like fresh produce, seafood, fine wine, boutique chocolates, cheeses, deli and filled rolls. You're never far from a helpful staff member who can always help you find what you need. You would think that a place like this would be really expensive, but it ain't. There are definitely expensive things, but they also have really great specials on every day so it's very common to be able to pick up a little bit of luxury for less. Don't be scared off by the fanciness - you'll be surprised by how similar the pricing is to your local supermarket, and yet how the quality at Farro is better.

Yes, Farro is expensive but their array of artisanal products is second to none (ok, so perhaps…read moretheir on par with Sabato). I particularly love their charcuterie and cheese sections complete with tastings and fabulous staff to help you nudge you in the right direction. They also have a wonderful range of cookbooks - our latest purchase was Ottolenghi's vegetable cookbook, 'Plenty' - as well as cooking and baking utensils. Don't miss their fabulous chocolate selection (new Wellington producer, The Wellington Company's salted caramel chocolate is out of this world) and of course the, Harney & Sons teas.

This is a very small street market, as in 1 block long…read more There are two fresh produce stands, a number of stalls selling prepared foods for immediate consumption (or take home), and the requisite coffee/bread/pastry vendor. Quality of the produce was fine, and prices were very good (about 15-20% less than at Matakana).

Over the last couple of years these markets have drastically improved due to the larger number of…read morevendors and therefore range of food and produce available. The ethnic diversity of food here is also great, everything from pancakes to octopus balls. There is an Argentinian man who sells fantastic food, his pita bread are out of this world. He gets up at 5am in the morning to make them. Maybe it is the love he puts into making the bread or the wood fire oven, but they taste fantastic. All his food is vegetarian and most is also vegan. You feel good about buying food from here because it is fresh, preservative free and to varying degrees good for you. Pukeko bakery has freshly baked artisan breads and Philippes brings the pastries. The bagels are good too, plus you can get two bags for $6 which is cheap. There are fresh fruits and vegetables too and the stall that makes fresh juice is pretty good, you can smell the wheatgrass from a mile away. Kokako also have a coffee cart so you can get a decent coffee at the market to go with your breakfast and then sit and enjoy it on the lawn or on the benches within The Pavilions. My only complaint would be the live entertainment, give it a miss I say.

Decent food, fast service and what you come to expect from chains like Pita Pit. Always good when…read moreyou're on the run. Not sure I can say much else really. We've all been to a Pita Pit. I do with they would change their pricing as it's a little on the pricey side.

I popped into visit this organic farm while I was out for a run one day in the area and wanted to…read morecheck it out. I spoke to someone working out the front who directed me to the manager who was more than happy to talk to me about the farm and what they grow there. You can buy vegetables on-site or they also sell their produce at a farmers' market. He was preparing for a meeting at the time but offered to show me around the farm if I was able to come another time. As well as a range of organic vegetables they also have free range eggs and lamb. I have also since found out that Hamlin Farm provides work opportunities for people who have experienced mental illness and assisting their transition into the workforce. Awesome.

Greenville Organic NZ Ltd is a large organic store on popular Lake Road in Takapuna. They stock the…read moreusual array of organic vegetables, dry food and pantry items, however I was also impressed by the size of their medicinal range on offer; like a 'healthy' pharmacy, as nature intended. The lady behind the counter did not go out of her way to help, but was not rude either, just a tad indifferent. I was also super happy to see one of the staples we keep in the fridge that isn't always easy to come by - Braggs all purpose seasoning - very similar to soy sauce but tastes 100 times better, and much healthier. They had several in stock, all 473 ml size selling for $11.16. I am going to have to see the price at my usual retailer, closer to home, for comparison. For those of you who might have Braggs Apple Cider Vinegar as their staple - a lot of people do and for good reason - this store sell the 946 ml bottles for $13.39. A worthy store for the locals.

This is a destination health shop . I frequently walk past here and always pop just to look at all…read morethe products . It is a bit expensive but you can guarantee the products are at the top end . Staff are helpful and don't mind you just looking . There is a bargain table with items that have a dent or just on special. They also sell holistic books and CHOCOLATE ! .

I've been a Ceres faithful for a number of years - when I lived out in Howick it was the go-to shop…read morefor vegetarian goods, and now that I'm out in Western Springs, I'll still make sure I head out there from time to time, just to support Ceres and what they're doing. They've expanded over the years (and were recently lucky enough to be picked for Ponsonby Central) but the Ladies Mile store is still going strong, serving the sandal-wearing hippies and conscious hipsters alike. My main picks at Ceres are part of the Ceres Organics brand. I really like their beans and regularly use Ceres Adzuki and Borlotti beans. I'm also a recent convert to cooking with black beans, and Ceres' canned black beans are a great staple to have in the cupboard. While I do enjoy eating pre-prepared vegetarian meals a lot, I do like having Ceres products at home because they make me want to be a better cook; they make me want to make real whole foods in my kitchen and be conscious of what I eat. So a thanks for years of helping me eat better is definitely in order!

This recently opened Lifesense shop is located in the heart of Three Lamps, Ponsonby…read more I was looking for some (natural and affordable) skincare products and was surprised to find Trilogy, Antipodes and Sukin products on their shelves. Hurrah! Also stock loads of supplements for everybody, whether it is glucosamine you want, or olive leaf to build immunity levels. Loving this new find! Yelp yelp.