My rating of four stars is based on the fact this is a well stocked organic "bio" store in Zurich,…read moreone tram stop away from Paradeplatz (and a few steps away from a decent Indian restaurant). They have a good assortment of grains, pasta, snacks, fruits/vegetables, beverages, and personal products. Additionally they also have an area where you can buy food for lunch - it's mostly food from the Pic Nic chain (there is one at the Bahnhofstrasse at Rennweg) which carries sandwiches, sushi/sashimi, salads, wraps, soup and a curry with rice. A good cheap and cheery take away option for lunch.

This organic shop is an oasis in a sea of orange-colored logos dotting the landscape. The space is…read morenot too terribly large, but feels roomy and inviting. This perceived sense of space could be in large part due to the fact that I have only ever visited the shop during the afternoon. It would be good to see if the joint fills up come 5pm. I am impressed with not only their varied selection of fruit and veg, but also with their butcher counter, ample cheese selection, bread and pastries. Did I mention their righteous olive oil assortment? No? Well, that ain't all, people. Environmentally-friendly cleaning products, beauty supplies and even pet food also line the shelves. -wine and beer, too! In addition to a full assortment of products, the service at Höheners is both professional and friendly. Ahhh! Website: www.hoeheners.ch

Ein echt schöner Laden, der noch viel Persönlichkeit und Charme hat. Man bekommt alles was man…read morebraucht. Im Gemüseabteil ist fast alles regional und es gibt viele kleine Kooperativen die den Laden direkt beliefern. Ich achte auf Fair gehandelte Produkte und bekomme hier unter anderem die besten Cashews und Schokolade die in Ghana hergestellt ist. Da bleiben statt 2000 Euro für die Tonne Kakao 10.000 Euro fürs fertige Produkt im Land! Außerdem ist das Team frisch und witzig und immer für einen Scherz zu haben.