Fantastic waitstaff! Vegan breakfast was great! Loved the sausages and beans and sourdough. The…read morehuevos rancheros were good too.

Definitely one of my favourite place to go in the west end, also because it was right in front of…read morewhere I lived. I really enjoyed their food, always fresh, warm and tasty. By I mean tasty, they put some twists into the dishes, they would add some different species. However, I was never disappointed, not even once. I sometimes go to buy bread from them, also quite good, always fresh too. The only reason I didn't give 5 stars: depending who's behind the counter, the service highly varies. Sometimes it's the really nice and courteous girl who brights up my day, but sometimes I get unlucky with some person without a smile :(

I well love this little place. Not one of my usual haunts (a pint of cider counts as one of your…read morefive a day, right?) but on occasion a place I'll pop into for a nosey. Or to kick start a week long (and only week long) health binge. It looks slightly dilapidated (just up my street) and surprisingly has quite a bit of character even though it does look like a Holland and Barret's reject. And, with me being a H & B reject is a good sign. Needless to say, they stock similar health food, supplement and remedy stuff in here. Though, it's got a more homely, relaxed feel about it. This is heightened by warm, friendly staff who could easily have you walking out of here with armfuls of stuff that you seemed to really need at the time. I don't know if it's just me but when entering a place like this the usual 'How are you?' question can take on a whole new meaning. For instance: "Hello and how are you?" "Oh good thanks. Well, a little tired what would you recommend?" "blah blah blah (hands over pills)" "Great. (pause) Oh and what about for healthy hair, skin and teeth..?" You can see how it goes. I suddenly turn into the walking dead and convince myself that something must be done about it. Anyhoo, this is a lovely, local little place which completely tops H & B. So if you're looking to get healthy or maintain your health with all sorts of herbal remedies give this place a go.

The West End's answer to Holland and Barret, Natural Balance offers an independent alternative for…read moreall your health foods and natural remedies etc. As far as these type of shops go this one is pretty half decent, with a full range of all your healthy type stuff, reasonably priced and a bunch of pretty helpful staff. Its location is pretty good as well if you live in the West End and don't fancy the trek into town to H & B's. A full bloodied bean sprouted st.john wortian thumbs up from me.

I was in need of nutritional yeast and was going to make a special stop on the way home at Whole…read moreFoods, when I remembered that Roots and Fruits would probably have what I was looking for. I don't visit this shop enough but whenever I do, I'm reminded of just how good their selection is for a small shop. I managed to find the nutritional yeast without any issues (it's great for giving things a cheesy flavour, in case you're wondering what it's for! You can use it for macaroni cheese if you're avoiding dairy, mixed in with blended cashews for a cream cheese substitute or on kale for crispy cheesy kale) and also got tempted by the Uber Bars at the counter. I thought I'd tried Uber Bars before but after eating it, I don't actually think I had - they're made in Glasgow and are made from raw dried fruit, nuts and seeds. I got a chocolate topped tropical one and it was amazing. So delicious, felt a bit indulgent and really pepped up my afternoon. I like having a browse of this store as I feel like I discover something amazing on every visit. The only reason it's not 5-star is that the staff sometimes are a bit unorganised - on this visit, the person serving was trying to serve someone else, even though he hadn't actually finished his shopping. So just left me standing there while he faffed about. I just wanted to pay and leave! Anyway, it's still a great shop and well worth a visit when you're in Finnieston.

Wouldn't it be lovely to be able to buy your fruit and vegetables from the green grocer, your meat…read morefrom the butcher, your fish from the fishmonger, cheese from the cheese monger, bread from the bakery and so on? Of course it would, but that would be awfully expensive, right? Well in the case of fruit and vegetables from the green grocer, that doesn't have to be true if you're going to roots and fruits. Really, it's slightly reductionist to refer Roots and Fruits as a green grocer. As well as beautiful fresh fruit and vegetables they sell teas, coffees, cereals, bread (mostly from Kember and Jones), eggs, meat, herbs and spices, milk, fruit, flowers and almost everything else you could need. Plus there's a small deli section offering soups, salads and other little delicious bits and pieces. Given the focus on ethical food here you feel like it should be expensive but it just isn't. I always expect my bill to run higher than it does. I'm always surprised at how much I'm able to buy even before I factor in my student discount. That's not to say I don't often end up buying items beyond those which I went in for - with so much to offer it's hard to avoid picking up something new to try. Nevertheless it's always unexpectedly cheap. There used to be more stores like this on Argyle Street. Companies like Tesco and Sainsburys priced them out and now only Roots and Fruits is left. I like that it's there as an option and I hope that it remains as an option for a long time, so even if it were more expensive I'd probably still choose to shop here when I can. Since it's less expensive it's actually foolish not to.

This Jan De Vries health clinic and dispensary sells natural herbal medicine. This branch is just a…read moreshort walk from Hyndland Station so if you're feeling under the weather or just need a little 'pick me up' then I would recommend it. Prices are a lot cheaper than you would expect and the staff are very knowledgeable and friendly. Jan De Vries is often in the shop taking consultations and food intolerance/allergy testing can also be done here. In addition to medicines, you will also find health foods and herbal teas here.

From the outside, this little shop looks like it should be on Diagon Alley with its old fashioned…read morewindows like a little apothecary. The inside feels about the same - except with more new-age products than dusty bottles of herbs. There's lots of baskets of odd sounding soap, and plenty nutritional supplements to make you feel less guilty for cramming burgers in your gob for dinner. I got some shampoo here that smells deliciously herby - a nice change from the overwhelming fake sweet smell of Herbal Essences. And it's better for your hair too! Every thing is a bit like that in here though - all organic, interesting and musky smelling. Like a hippy romance, but more expensive.

What an amazing little shop!…read more I've never noticed this shop and had never heard of it until recently. Nipped in today on my lunch break to check if they had nutritional yeast and ended up leaving with a bag full of goodies. They stock things you wouldn't normally see in other health shops, things you would have to buy online normally. The prices are pretty reasonable considering. I've never seen such a massive selection of vegan chocolate and sweets. Impressive! Also managed to pick up some vegan chipotle mayo and vegan garlic mayo. Delighted! There's a shelf with some great offers on at the moment; organic beans, peanut butter, chickpeas. Good selection of meat and milk alternatives in the fridge, as well as dairy free milk alternatives, natural energy juices and other cool stuff. Hair products, bath and shower products, vitamins and loads of other beauty and personal care items on offer too. They have freshly made giant samosas (vegan friendly) at the till for 99p. Bought one to try and it was so delicious. The folk serving really couldn't have been any nicer, they even gave me a handful of free tea samples. How lovely! Can see me being a regular customer in here. Best customer service and shopping experience I've had in a long time.

It always used to bother me that the man who worked here looked so unwell. I would not usually…read morecomment unfavourably on someone's appearance, especially when it looks medical, but it bothers me in a health food shop. Perhaps that is petty. Mostly, I pick up fancy teas from here. I am not quite brave enough to dive too deeply into herbal cures without a guide, so I miss the rows of various health-promising mixtures, opting for herbal teas and the odd aromatherapy oil. They stock the wonderful Celestial Seasonings range, so this used to be a regular stop on the way home from work.

As much as I hate to admit it, I am a complete hypochondriac, if I get a headache I automatically…read moreassume it's worst case scenario. I'm always nipping in here for vitamins and other health foods to keep in tip top health. Yeah, most probably a placebo effect but that's good enough for me. As well as vitamins you can also buy beauty products and toothpaste all made with natural ingredients. They also usually have deals on, like buy one get one free or buy one get one half price, so I usually get pretty carried away. The dried fruit selection is delicious, especially the dried cranberries and yoghurt coated raisins. As Gavin has already pointed out the Manuka Honey is amazing and there are very few places you can get it.

An entire shop devoted to the placebo effect, the vast majority of Holland and Barret's vitamin…read morepills and health foods will almost certainly do your health little or no good at all, but they do at least make you think you're being more healthy, which in turn will probably improve the way you feel anyway. Top of the list here is the manuka honey, which seems to genuinely work if you have a sore throat.

For that wee special delicacy it's always worth popping into Waitrose. I wouldn't use it as a…read moreregular supermarket though, it's just too pricey for that. Morrisons is more in my budget range for the weekly shop, but there's always something in Waitrose to tempt you into spending more than you intended when you came in. Of course, all supermarkets want to do just that, but Waitrose seem to manage it more easily than most. This branch isn't huge, but it's somewhere larger than a 'metro' size and has more in it than you would think. They've even opened up a wee coffee bar at the front now, which seems to attract a few thirsty shoppers. The upstairs car park gives them a big advantage over Tesco and M&S farther down the road for bulk shoppers with deep pockets, but for me it's always a hand basket '5 items or less' style of visit.

The whole of the G12 postcode seemed to have a collective orgasm when Waitrose opened…read more Conversations in coffee shops shifted from bandwagon-jumping politics to whether or not Waitrose sold quaill's eggs, and it's arrival was exactly what the West End needed. Not only did it provide reassurance to it's residents that they were just as middle class as those from the nice parts of Edinburgh, but it allowed the West Enders to finally ditch their transparent bohemian pretence and concentrate on what's really important in life, like eating pheasant. When people talk about Waitrose it's position as a status symbol never seems far off their lips, but the quality is there too. If you're after something a bit special for dinner they sell countless brands you won't find elsewhere, and things like veal and venison that are often unavailable in other supermarkets. Well laid out, well stocked, and with a token nod to the fairtrade ethos if you feel guilty about spending a tenner on a loaf of bread. I'm glad they've arrived.

Places like this make me wish i lived in this area. The appeal to the southside grows and grows…read moreeach time i take a wander down what looks like wee side street and come across a number of kick ass shops, independent in most, with the occasional Gregg's thrown in.....know surprise there then. This place is a wee joy to behold and a true high end grocery store without the ridiculous pricing...well sort of. With a wide range of fresh fruit and veg, all looking to be of a high quality and very nicely presented, great choice of dried foods, biscuits, jams and other tasty treats, this is a pretty comprehensive wee store with friendly staff and a welcoming atmosphere.....i like very much.

I can't believe I haven't reviewed my local grocer yet - I'm only in here all the time. I admit - I…read morehave been unfaithful once or twice in the past, sneakily picking up some veg at the nearby Sainsburys while doing a main shop. But it wasn't long before the excitement of the new Sainsburys wore off (they never seem to have brown onions, what's with that?) and I realised the error of my ways. Zucchini gracefully took me back like I'd never been away, and showered me with bountiful fruit and veg, loads of nice organic bits and bobs like oatcakes, crisps, breads, cakes, fruit juices, and pretty much any ingredient that Nigella can throw at you. AND they have brown onions the size of Death Stars. Forgive me Zucchini. I'll never stray again.

Having grown up with a hippy mother and thus being no stranger to what is referred to as…read morealternative remedies i have been a customer of this place for a number of years now. Offering herbal remedies for everything ranging from a bruised leg to flu, this place is a welcome tonic to the "take this pill and it'll all be fine" approach of your local GP. In addition to the herbal stuff, you can also get a wide range of massages in this place, from relaxing and calming treatments to deep tissue sports orientated ones. Got one of Dem sports massages a few years ago after caputing my shoulder via a combination of roof work and mountain bike madness. The results were nothing short of amazing. This place also does some interesting herbal and natural products ranging from lip bam to toothpaste and deodorants. It also does candles and other nice smelling type items. A visit here always leaves you feeling a little more refreshed than you were when you walked in. Add this to the friendly, helpful and knowledgeable staff and you have an ideal experience awaiting you

I was in pain again. My darn shoulder & neck playing up and giving me gip (as my Mum would say). I…read moreknow when it gets to this stage rather than swally a load of painkillers all the time what I really need is a GOOD massage. The kind that makes you go 'Ah yeeeaaaaaaaah....' I usually go to Karada Massage in High Street but I fear they may have closed down :( I could not access their website or phone them. *sob* So I needed a back up fast. I read on this here Yelp that WH were pretty good & also a friend of mine recommended them. I was so in need of relief (steady!) I phoned & made an appointment for that day. Got one luckily no bother. Brilliant. I wasn't sure exactly what type of massage to get (as they really do so many various kinds) so I explained to the nice lady on the phone & she said I could discuss my requirements on arrival with my therapist. My therapist was Isabel and she was very nice indeed. I explained to her my pain & she asked a few (relevant) questions & then said she would cater the massage to my needs ~ this being a back, shoulder, neck & face/head massage. Lovely job. I could not wait. My massage was for an hour and it was so so good. A wee bit sore at times but it was necessary as I was really knotted up & as tense as a very tense thing (apparently). She was very thorough and she did indeed massage all parts necessary, including my face which was so nice BUT as I didn't know I was getting a facial I had on my usual make-up which by the end of the massage, of course, ended up smudged all over my face! Ha ha! Oh dear...luckily they have a wee bathroom (with lovely smelling hand soap!) you can 'fix' yourself in after or else I would've scared the people of Woodlands with my mental clown face. Again. Doh. My particular massage treatment was £40 which you might think is a bit steep but for how much it helped me & how well it was catered to my needs I thought it was fair. Their website has a handy price-list so you can check how much your treatment should be before you go and check at what days/times they are available. Isabel recommended I come again in 2 weeks time (Yes, it was THAT bad!) and I did and again it was brilliant. She suggested monthly massages to me & I am actually really up for it as I am one of these people that really needs a good massage regularly. If only I was richer! Another really good thing about WH is that they stay open late on a Wednesday (and other evenings too), until 8pm I believe. This is great if you work 9-5pm. I also like the wee shop they have in here ~ lots of vitamins & herbal treatments/goodies, food/snack things & other stuffs. I just love the smell of this place as soon as you walk in...Mmmm! Herbs!

Really informative and helpful staff. Great looking shop with a superb wide range of supplements…read moreand natural food items you might not find elsewhere. The new therapies will be a real bonus to all offered here in quite a unique way!

From the owner: We are proud to have served the local Glasgow community since 2003 and have now opened our new…read moreHealth Food Store & Therapy Centre in the west end of Glasgow at 164 Great Western Road, G4 9AE. Having many repeat and satisfied customers who regularly shop with us is testimony to our commitment to quality of our products. Please feel free to shop and browse online with us in full confidence & trust and if you cannot find a product you need on our website, please call us or email us & we promise to source it for you. We have an experienced nutritionist at hand to answer any queries you may have or to just have a general chat about your health concerns. Feel free to pop in.