Mrs Flannery's is worth travelling some distance for if you're after organic, completely natural…read morefoods or anything gluten, dairy, etc free. They have a huge range of stock, including fresh organic fruit and vegetables, cold goods and supplements in a surprisingly large store. The assistants are friendly and knowledgeable and willing to answer any questions you might have. I go in for their supply of 'Lentilicious,' one of the many locally produced products for healthy living they have in store and their organic fair trade coffee. Even if you aren't sold on organic foods, its a great place to find healthy, nutritious food stuff.

As far as health and organic food stores go, Mrs Flannery's in Taringa is one of the best ones I…read morehave been to. This mainly due to the size allowing them to really fill up the place with a wide variety of goods. I am used to health food stores being the size of boutiques, not much larger than and average sized bedroom kind of thing. Surprisingly, 'Mrs Flannery's' is the size of a small IGA or your local food store. It has a few aisles like the ones you find at the Supermarket! Here you will find, organic cereal, wide range of nuts and whole grains as well as natural household and beauty products. I am fond of their peanut butter which is literally grounded peanuts with no additives, preservatives and flavourings. Of course shopping here is not as cheap as the local supermarket but you feel so good about yourself for being so healthy after shopping here. I obviously would not do my entire groceries here as that would burn a hole in my pocket though. 'Mrs Flannery's' is a must for anyone into natural health and organic foods who lives around the 'Taringa' area. You will not be disappointed by the range this place has to offer.

Great place really high quality organic food. Vote with your dollar and support non-chemical, local…read moreand fresh food producers and retail :)

Health food stores are plentiful wherever you go, but a health food store with this level of…read morecustomer service is refreshing. Fire your questions on an array of products and the friendly staff will be only too happy to help. My go-to health food store.

Tucked discreetly away on brunswick st, sun and earth is one…read moreof the best looking organic stores I've seen. The space is light, airy and really shows off their kick ass products. This store is amply stocked with a range of fresh organic fruits and veges, herbal supplements, lovely looking makeup, skin and hair care, cleaning products, teas, meats, snacks, sauces and breads. (Phew!) They also have this fantastic back section dedicated to bulk foods. (Think LSA mix, fruits, nuts, flaxseed meal, seeds and other natural goodies.) Be sure to try out their range of made to order fresh juices as well as the yummy organic takeaway lunches (vegan and gluten free!) This is one of my favourite pit stops when out and about and well worth a visit when in New Farm.

A new year, and so begins the obligatory fresh start feeling. Siobhan, put down the salted caramel…read moreand make some better choices about your diet (salted caramel is delicious though). Sun & Earth Organics is a great place to start if you are in need of some healthy options and inspiration in your life. The store on Brunswick Street houses everything you could imagine in terms of healthy lifestyle and dietary choices. From dried fruits and fair trade coffee beans, to pour-your-own organic laundry liquid. Sun & Earth really does remind you of how many great, healthy alternatives there are. With the busy lifestyle I lead, I often get caught up eating on the run and not really making the best choices about my diet. I think I will incorporate Sun & Earth into my weekly grocery shopping routine to make the health kick habitual. Believe me, the produce in Sun & Earth is enough to make your mouth water as much as any burger shop walk-by. If you are a health nut, in need of a boost in your dietary health, or simply wanting to embrace a more organic lifestyle, then I highly recommend you pop into Sun & Earth Organics.

This is a great little shop to pick up supplements and those hard to find vitamins. The staff are…read morefriendly and knowledgeable and can help you find what you're looking for. It's the perfect place for people with allergies and boasts a large assortment of gluten-free and lactose-free products. With an emphasis on healthy foods, there are alternatives to the usual sugar-laden products (a selection of Agave nectars and syrups in place of honey, for example).

Oh the money I could spend in health food shops. They get me. Every. Time. Healthy Life in Toowong…read moreVillage is no exception and it is made worse by the fact the staff are so darn helpful and friendly. Stop it already! On each occasion I've visited Healthy Life there's been a smiling and knowledgeable fact to help me find what I'm looking for. On the last visit the assistant even took the time to fill me in on Turmeric supplements and their associated benefits after we got to talking about anti-inflammatory foods. I'd only gone in to see if they had any WotNot Face Cleaning wipes in stock. From protein powders to pink crystal lamps, vitamins, health foods and beauty products - these guys have the lot. What is a relatively small store packs an enviable healthy punch with the products on hand.

Smug. Trolley. This…read moreis a spot of the smuggest of your health food desires to emerge and be openly out and proud, and while it may be a smaller store for a Flannery's, there's still plenty to feel virtuous about. They stock the general range of health foods, bulk-buy grains, a small fresh produce and deli section and plenty of vitamins and such. The staff on the day that I visited weren't as hands on as other Flannery's I've visited and it seems, as I was, to be a shop to go when you know what you want already. Still, there's enough to keep you wandering to stray from your shopping list. I have two sachets of coconut butter to prove it. TL; DR? An amply stocked local health food store. Great for specifically wanted items and often worth calling before you visit to ensure it's in stock.

Organic stores are not always easy to find and the health food section of most suburban…read moresupermarkets is pretty pitiful, so Mrs Flannery's Natural Grocer chain of stores in Brisbane is a blessing. The stores are almost supermarket sized, and the Chermside store is no different. It stocks a huge range of products including coffee, nuts, grains, flours, dairy, frozen meals, skin care, vitamins and household products. They stock a full range of environmentally and allergy friendly cleaning products and household products. Whatever your allergy, there are products to suit your needs. Gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free, sugar-free, vegan, organic - they have it all. A huge range of products can be purchased by weight, so you can buy as much or as little as you need in brown paper bags, making it environmentally friendly too. There is every kind of flour imaginable - regular, wholemeal, spelt, maize, chickpea. They stock 3 types of Quinoa, which is my favourite grain substitute at the moment. I always stock up on the soy crisps, Japanese rice crackers and dried vegetable crisps. I also recommend filling up a brown bag full of French Vanilla Granola clusters. It's not the cheapest store, and I wouldn't do a full grocery shop there, but it's great for those speciality items. And if you or your family suffer from allergies or food intolerance, this store will make your life a lot easier.

Marcia's on Montague had always been a solid and reliable 'go-to' for kitchenware and then they…read moreopened a little sister business, Organics at Marcia's. This past weekend was the first opportunity I'd had to explore the latest addition to the Marcia's family and whattya know I was a pig in mud. Or as the case may be, a health food store lover in smug trolley heaven. There's fresh organic produce, bulk bins filled with quinoa, rice flakes, trail mix and that kind of jazz (BYO jars or use their paper bags provided), cosmetics, baby products and loose-leaf teas. If you've just been to the West End Markets, a stop here will round out your weekly shop with a few pantry staples. With a boyfriend dragging his feet, my first visit was brief with only some dried apple and WotNot face cleaning towels for an upcoming trip purchased, but knowing the range available this one is going straight into my regular stops!

I met two wonderful ladies running this organic store, a mother-daughter team. How knowledgeable,…read morefriendly and helpful they are with whatever you're looking for organic and good for you. Give them a try! Jenn from Kauai.

I love this place and anyone who has dietary challenges will probably feel the same way. Simply…read moreGood has a massive range of flours, nuts, spices, snacks and chocolates all ready for you to measure to your needs. I use it as my monthly stock up for flours, grains and nuts and know that I can always find a specialised product if I'm trying a new recipe and need something like amaranth or spelt flakes, almonds in all their forms or even just to stock up on my spices (which they source from Herbies). We particularly have an addiction to their smoked almonds. Prices are reasonable and every time I visit this place is flat out which means the produce is fresh.

Simply Good is your bulk purchasing paradise for all simple, good and (mostly) healthy foods…read more Buckets of amarath, cous cous, harricot beans, chia seeds, almonds and more await you as you walk in to Simply Good. All in self-serve containers you can fill a bag or bring your own containers. It is a great place to stock up on pantry staples at a fraction of the cost of buying them from the super market.

What's up with the service here? I avoid this place like the plague simply because I refuse to walk…read moreinto a store where I'm going to be either ignored, growled at or dismissed by one of the staff. You would think that people employed to work at a store that promotes healthy, principled, community minded living would reflect some of these characters- not at the Green Grocer. I distinctly get the feeling that I'm burdening them when I walk in to purchase something from their store. "Oh I'm sorry, you interrupted my doing nothing. How dare you." HOW DARE YOU, Green Grocer girl. How dare YOU. It is a good store to get things like moon calendars, healthy snacks, natural supplements, seeds, remedies and cure alls. The products are great. The Green Grocer is unique in that it's one of the only stores of it's kind in the area. The Green Grocer is actually a great shop, it's just a shame that it's staffed with people who don't seem to give a damn about anything.

I do like having a shop like the Green Grocer handy for those times when I'm chasing some obscure…read moreingredient that can only be found in a health food store. However, I struggle to see how the place stays alive. It has a shabby, unkempt feel to it and there's not a time I've been in there when I've received overly friendly service. The vibe is that they couldn't care less whether customers came in or not. This said, they stock a small but good range of organic dairy products, including the lovely Barambah; pre-packaged Sol Bread; a good range of herbal and organic tea; plus quite a few things in bulk bins. All in all, a well-located store that could do with a bit of fresh life brought to it. Note: $5 EFTPOS minimum.

I love this bakery/cafe. The pastries are to die for and choice is difficult as to what to buy…read more The bee sting bun is lovely as is the cute biscuits as well. This is a place you do want to visit around Christmas to buy your baked goods to take home. The staff are lovely and it's a quiet place if you want to just sit and eat and read a book

I admit that I am a Eurovision Tragic, it's a big deal in our house and we usually go all out…read morecooking or attempting to cook the food of the Host Nation while it scoring the 'acts'. With this years (2015) Eurovision being held in Austria, naturally the menu/food options consisted of strudel, strudel and MORE strudel. Café Beesting (which used to be King of Cakes) was my go to for Austrian style treats. With lots of onsite parking and seating inside and outside, this is a great little café with lots to offer. I was pretty impressed with the amount of sweet options, including cakes, baked treats as well as savoury choices that you can take away as well. The Cherry Strudel that we had was just the right amount of sweet and tart and I'm starting to crave it as I type.