This is a one-stop superstore for the organically and healthy minded. There is a great selection…read moreof fruit and vegetables in front and a couple of isles full of vitamins, supplements, milks, breads, oats, cereals and other groceries down back. There is a decent selection of meats and dairy as well. They stock informative books and magazines and even cater those with a sweet tooth with a great selection of chocolate. The prices are pretty good too if you start to compare with other organic retailers. Some of their prices are even the same as the mega chain supermarket just down the road. Situated on Smith St and servicing the healthy for the last 20 years, this family owned business is a pleasure to come and shop in. There is a very earthy feel with passive staff and smiles and positivity all around. If you can't make it down, they also have an online shop and even do home delivery.

Firstly, a confession…read more Although I occasionally brought organic produce, I had not signed on to the organic way of life. I thought it would be too expensive, boring, and not flexible enough for my student life. How wrong I was. I discovered Organic Wholefoods on Smith Street a couple of weeks before, and am now prepared to make weekly migrations to stock up on fruit and vegetables and a few other products as well. Organic Wholefoods boasts some beautiful regional produce (juicy oranges, enormous mushrooms and free range eggs) as well as an enormous range of cereals, flour, tea, nuts and more. I was particularly impressed with the wide range of tea and coffee, and had to get my hands on some of the Mount Zero Extra Virgin Olive Oil (under $20!). I was surprised to see that the produce was pretty reasonable (a couple of dollars here and there more than Coles of Safeway) but after buying and trying out the food I could definitely tell the difference. Although I may not have the budget to buy organic for everything, visiting and trying the produce stocked at Organic Wholefoods was an eye-opening and enjoyable decision.

With a somewhat strange business name 'Great Earth Super Discount Heath Shop' is a good find in the…read morecity that allows you to splurge on cheap vitamins and powders to get your body in it's best shape yet. I regular this shop (Only recently discovering it) to buy protein bars and powders not necessarily because of their price (I can get cheap protein powders from my gym) but the range they have here is unbeatable. They stock many ranges to the likes of GNC stores. The staff sometimes seem preoccupied so asking for help in here is a bit hard but other than that the store is a great place to purchase what you need.

On many occasions (if your lucky) you will be given an opportunity to buy protein bars at amazingly…read morelow prices; like two bars for $2 in some cases. Also the monthly free magazines such as Living Now and Nova are a great pick at the front of the store. In all seriousness this establishment is the great place to buy multivitamins and other dietary natural supplements at an excellent price. It is better to go to a specialist natural supplement establishment such as this place without going to a supermarket for your vitamin hit to supplement your diet. The staff are friendly, the place is simple yet filled with positive energy. If you can make an effort to come here on the first Monday of every month where you receive a further 10% discount if the timing is right, then make it worth your while. There was a situation where I needed to buy probiotics immediately after taking antibiotics for a minor cold; I was impressed that the right probiotic product was picked with great results. A great establishment to also buy the common multivitamin as well as fish oil, and not to mention the protein bars for a great snack on the go.

Here you'll find a really good variety of fresh nuts at a pretty good price, and I love their dried…read morefruits and sultanas. But it's their more unique items that make this a very handy stall to have around. They have things like Rose Water, Orange Blossom Water, Burghul (cracked wheat) which can be hard to find, and great quality, salted pumpkin seeds. Their dried beans and legumes are also quite good. I'd recommend grabbing a bag of their sesame fruit and nut squares too, which are handy to munch on if you get peckish during your trip around the rest of the market.

The Nut Shoppe is set among the bustle of South Melbourne Market at the front in Coventry Street…read more If you go there on a Saturday don't be in a hurry. Enjoy the atmosphere and stop by the Nut Shoppe. Efficient and friendly staff serve the freshest nuts and other related stuff.

Evelyn Faye Nutrition in my opinion is one of the best places to go to get quality health foods at…read morevery reasonable prices. They stock alot of the more obscure health items that are not available at your local supermarket or independent smaller health store. Things like steel cut oats, quinoa and of course they have a very large range of supplements. The staff in the South Melbourne store are really helpful and know their product range well, weather your after weight loss tips, foods for specific dietary requirements or just some overall health education, they are more than capable of offering you some solutions and pointing you in the right direction.

As a first time shopper to Evelyn Faye I wasn't sure what to expect but I received amazing…read moreservice, knowledge & great practical advice. Definitely recommend!

Huge bottle of goodness. When I am around South Melbourne, I can't help it but to grab a bottle of…read moretheir green juice. So many other flavours to choose from too.

This is my favourite place for natural remedies the walls of this little market shop are full of…read morethings like horseradish, hairy lemon and echinacea supplements. They also stock lots of different health foods including whey protein, soy protein, dried fruits and roasted nuts etc. Being located at the South Melbourne Market you can be sure the produce from The Discount Health Store are fresh and full of nutrients, it is well worth taking a look through the various items on sale here as it is one the best places to get value for you dollar, by buying in bulk or combining items together.

I absolutely love this place in Fitzroy! It has a very nice atmosphere and it's a peaceful place to…read moretake some relax in the city. The food is awesom and you can also buy something to take home. Imprescidible for veggie lovers!! ;)

Yes, Friends of the Earth sounds hippie and alternative. It is but it's great!…read more It's a cafe/organic food store where they focus on helping the environment and educating people on organic produce. Locally grown, seasonal produce, organic meals and fair trade teas are what Friends of the Earth are all about. This is a growing mentality that I support and feel like after visiting a place like this you understand why people are so passionate about it. There really is nothing better than the really fresh, organically grown foods they have on offer where it's guilt free and makes you feel fuzzy that you've helped the "little guys" and the environment. It's fantastic to wander through and look at the fresh products where the cafe idea is great and their coffee is amazing so it's definitely worth stopping by!

Your one stop shop for all things healthy. Huge range of…read moreunique items like vitamins, protein powders, organic spreads. The list goes on. They also have a flotation device out the back where you can get an hours worth of epsom salt floaty zen. Well done Prahran Health Foods.

Prahran Health Foods is my to go place when I stock up on grains and museli. They have a whole…read morerange of organic and macrobiotic products that is well displayed. The staff are relatively friendly, and they are extremely knowledgeable about the products they stock. And now, for the big secret. EVERYTHING, I repeat, EVERYTHING is 15% off on the first Saturday of every month. Organic food shopping is not cheap, so do take the opportunity to stock up at the start of the month. Winter is coming. You know what to do.

Yes, I am one of those vitamin-junkies that thinks you can solve every problem with a different…read morevitamin. Being quite new still to Melbourne its great to see importance placed on Vitamins in Melbourne. Vitamin Me provides really cheap vitamins and when i say 'really cheap', i mean beats Woolthworths and every other outlet i have ever seen. Stocking up on vitamins here can set you back no more than a few dollars. I can pick up my Iron supplements here for under $10 and my Multi-V for under $30 for three months worth! Vitamin Me also has a large range of protein bars for an after gym snack and powders for bulking up. Their price for a two litre tub is the same price as what i receive with my gym membership discount at my gym's store.

This is the newly-opened sister cafe to the Seedling Cafe on Flinders Lane. Everything here is 100%…read moregluten-free and "paleo inspired" which generally means no grains, no legumes, no dairy, and a focus on fresh, unprocessed vegetables and proteins. As a vegan, usually when I go to a paleo place, I shudder at the amount of meat and eggs on offer -- but Seedling Cafe's not like that. Their menu dovetails nicely with a plant-based diet, offering plenty of vegan options. For breakfast, vegans can choose from smashed avo, blueberry porridge, and four different kinds of smoothie bowls made from coconut milk. They also have a variety of fancy-pants lattes (turmeric, matcha, etc.) and coffee with almond, coconut, or soy milk. For lunch, there's not much on the menu for vegans per se, but check the display case where they have their fresh salads and there are usually a few vegan salads, which you can mix and match to make a nice healthy lunch (that's what I did -- I had a pea thing, a cauliflower thing, and a vegan coleslaw thing. Yes. Thing.) And of course they have some healthy treats by way of raw vegan bars and energy balls and stuff like that. These vary so just check the display case. I had the peanut bar and while it wasn't decadent like peanut butter, I wasn't really wanting or expecting it to be -- it tasted mostly like ground up peanuts and a bit of sweetness and a bit of chocolate. In other words, it tasted healthy, which is what you're after anyway if you're going to this place. Their menu and the food in their display case is clearly marked with vegan, paleo, dairy-free, and nut-free options. V* means vegan, and staff knows what exactly "vegan" entails. (They even know that honey is not vegan, which is impressive because a lot of non-veg restaurants/cafes don't know that one.) In terms of atmosphere, this Seedling Cafe is lighter and brighter and feels roomier than their Flinders Lane location. It's in the Equitable Place laneway, on the corner with Little Collins Street. Not much seating so this place is mostly take-away, but there are a few small tables and chairs.

Found this little cafe 3 days before leaving the city and the food was simply delicious! I ordered…read morethe açai bowl which comes with granola, bananas, coconut and berries. I asked them not to put the granola as I'm allergic to nuts and they offered to replace t with more berries and extra coconut for no extra charge. Also got their lemongrass ginger tea and it was divine. If you're looking for a great meal not too expensive and healthy this is definitely the place to go!