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    The Grocery

    3.7 (52 reviews)
    PriceyGrocery, Organic Stores
    Open 8:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Anna A.

    My housemate being a wheat intolerant vegetarian finds this place perfect for her! Having a huge selection of wheat free products - cereals, breads, pastas, crackers and a great selection of tofu, quorn sausages, and healthy looking vegetables. You never feel rushed to shop quickly and the staff are very relaxed. The thing I especially love is the selection of liquorice and other sweets! Also within this fantastic store is a delicious Cafe with yummy homemade biscuits and cakes and real coffee. You can sit at big farm kitchen tables, read the papers, have breakfast relax and chill out any day of the week - a real treat!

    Mouldy produce, 2nd carton
    Jack Z.

    I bought two cartons of strawberries that were completely mouldy upon inspection the next morning, but I had already discarded the receipt, so I called and spoke to someone about going back to get a refund or replacement product. When I went in, the person I'd spoken to wasn't there, so I spoke to the manager, who I had to convince to give me a refund (approximately 4-5GBP, but he made it seem like I was asking him to give up his first-born child) despite my reference to the person I'd spoke with and my showing him time-stamped photographs of the strawberries covered with a thick layer of green and white fuzz. Because I couldn't remember exactly how much I'd paid for them, and they had since changed their vendor, he agreed to refund me 2.50 GBP based on the then-price of ONE box of strawberries. He then, instead of refunding me 2.50 GBP, just gave me one free grocery item (a carton of milk which was, coincidentally, LESS than 2.50 GBP). He did all of this while moaning about the inconvenience of having to resolve the issue and shaking his head at me as if it were my fault that the store had sold me rotten produce. I've shopped here more than once and on a separate occasion, I had to ask the cashier to void a transaction and the same manager ended up having to help. He took his time getting to the till, griped about having to void a my purchase for a solid 10 minutes, and proceeded to blame everything he could possibly think of, on me-- including his own mistakes while punching things into the register, the fact that he had to open the cash drawer, the fact that he had to explain why he was voiding the transaction to his employees ("How am I going to explain this to people?"), the fact that other customers started to arrive ("Look, other customers are coming and now I can't close because I'm doing this for you"), the fact that it was late in the evening and he needed to get home, the fact that the store was closing in "15 minutes," (the store was closing in 45 minutes) and the fact that he couldn't deal with the 'complicated' request of voiding a transaction, etc. I stood there in silence until his 5th or 6th passive aggressive comment, when I said, "sir, if it's this complicated, you could have just refused to void it," at which point he scowled and barked, "No, I had to do it, because you are the customer!" Childish, much? Frankly, there are plenty of other, better grocery options in the neighborhood, so take your business to another organic store: As Nature Intended, the Raw Store just around the corner, or Longdan Oriental Grocery on Kingsland Road. The manager here (I believe his name is JC) is rude and insufferable and should look for a new line of work if he can't resist penny-pinching over two cartons of strawberries, and is incapable of administering a minmimal level of customer service.

    Tasty frittata! Salmon, broccoli, tomatoes, & feta. Only £2
    Mary Tish P.

    Nice little grocery store in Shoreditch! Good selection of high-quality products & fresh produce (similar to whole foods in that way). Aside from the grocery store section, there is a cafe. I arrived at lunch time to find a nice assortment of ready-to-eat salads, sandwiches, and protein dishes. I got a frittata with salmon & broccoli. It was very tasty. In addition, it was high-quality and cheap; which are two things that typically do not go together.

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    Great selection of products but big minus for the heavy plastic bags!! Go green = go paper!

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    Nice little grocery with great selection. Like a mini version of Whole Foods. Nice, helpful staff.

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    As Nature Intended

    As Nature Intended

    3.9(7 reviews)
    0.5 miSpitalfields
    ££

    It's like Whole Foods! With the price tag to match!…read more You know how they refer to Whole Foods affectionately as 'Whole Paycheck?' Well, similarly -- As Nature Intended (me to be broke). I suppose. This mini-chain is very similar to my favored "The Grocery" up on Kingsland Road but I just so happen to be down by Spitalfields often enough that I've popped in to this market a few times for the (not-so) essentials. Let's face it, it's a bleak state of affairs down Commercial Street at Tesco Local. I can't even bring myself to go in there. The amount of plastic wrapping and pre-packaged foods just makes me want to barf, no joke. I just can't most of the time, I'd rather go anywhere else. So yes, while As Nature Intended is a bit pricier -- it's also a LOT nicer, has WAY better food things in it and if I want to pay 100 quid for a bag of (basically) snacks, so it shall be done. Sometimes one just wants to feel wholesome, right? Yes. Of particular interest here is their health and beauty section -- well stocked and comprehensive. They carry REN, which I adore and also full range of Wedela which I buy often for the little person in our house. The soups are great, and they have CO-YO (coconut milk yogurt) which is my favorite thing of 2015 thus far. Staff is friendly. You'll be broke but you'll be happy. Good organic food stuffs up in here.

    I LOVE this shop it is probably my favourite on earth and as they say outside their shop "Wealth is…read morewell and truly health". It is fully stocked with healthy foods and goodies to help you get through the week and help you to feel like an amazing human being. To add the staff are super friendly and delightful whenever I visit, always displaying a smile on their face and asking if any help is required (it is always the small gestures that count). I can literally spend near to an hour browsing the nut butters, chocolate aisle and fruit pantry, and last but not least - they even provide a sink for you to wash your fruit and veg if you wish to consume it straight away. Also, if you are lucky you may be greeted with a sample of peanut butter or other tasty snack to help you through your shop. If you're a true foodie and health and fitness fiend like me, you'll fall in love with this place!

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    Organic Livity - Organic Focaccia #Vegan

    Organic Livity

    1.0(1 review)
    0.6 miBrick Lane, Shoreditch

    Wow what can I say... if you are ever thinking of attending the monthly food events then PLEASE…read moresave your money and time! Me and my partner attended the Valentine's tasting menu event and it was absolutely diabolical! I have never experienced anything like it in my life! Firstly, they were late to open the doors and it stunk of weed in the venue. I had previously asked in an email for a no CBD option due to a medical reason and the person I spoke to assured me that this could be done. So when I arrived and spoke to the chef/owner he basically he said he's going to be really busy and that he is going to make two of the same plates and I will have to take the elements off and put them onto my partner's plate! I mean really?! He was completely incompetent, unprofessional and all over the place!! He couldn't even manage to remember to leave off certain elements! So then it went from bad to worse.. we sat down and no one offered us a drink or anything. Food was meant to be served between 6.30-7 And the first course didn't arrive until after 8pm!!! We had to ask for water because we were left sitting there for nearly 2 hours doing nothing whilst the chef and his incompetent helpers flapped around in a daze. It was like we were accessories and that the Chef was some kind of King getting worshipped by his helpers who were constantly taking photos/videos of him plating up. We were not treated with any respect or like we were paying customers at all! We then waited another 45 minutes for the second course whilst the staff were figuring out how to tie their shoe laces! There was even one guy smoking an e-cigarette near the food too! So we waited nearly three hours for 2 courses and there were 7 altogether! They even got confused and played the wrong dish leaving off an element on my partners plate and it's only because I asked what course it was that they even realised! We never got out of there until 11.30pm eveb though it was supposed to end at 10.pm. it was the worse dining experience of my life and that's no exaggeration. It's all for show! But behind the fakeness, it is a shambles! The food is not even that nice! I have eaten in many amazing restaurants that do not compare to the food I had there. Please take note of this review and do not book any of Organic Livitys events, you will thank me if you don't!

    From the owner: The Finest Organic Vegan, Free From & Raw Treats for every occasions (birthdays, parties, meetings,…read moreevents, festivals). We make affordable and healthy food from responsibly sourced ingredients. We are baking/cooking mixing traditional and modern technics to deliver to you a sensational experience. We also supply to cafés, restaurants and other businesses which eager to offer to their customers quality vegan or raw food options.

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    Organic Black Forest #Vegan #GlutenFree #SugarFree

    Organic Livity - Organic Courgette Cup Cakes #Vegan #GlutenFree

    Organic Courgette Cup Cakes #Vegan #GlutenFree

    Organic Livity - Organic Choco Ganache Cheese Cake #Raw #Vegan #GlutenFree #SugarFree

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    Organic & Natural - Organic and Natural

    Organic & Natural

    4.1(7 reviews)
    2.1 miHackney Downs
    £££

    Its a strange choice of location for an organics and wholefood shop: after all, lower Clapton road,…read moreI'm told, is known as 'murder mile'. Why, and by whom exactly, is another matter. The point is that most Londoners don't expect areas as run down as this to boast much beyond a kebab joint and a couple of Turkish food & wine shops. Well Organic & Natural is sandwiched by one of each of these, but when you enter its easy to forget the environs outside. The shop has a nice wood-panelled interior and a selection of excellent organic baked bread by the door - I'd recommend the white bloomer. Then a good variety of fruit & veg is on display, although freshness and price is an issue. There's a good selection of cereals, Japanese food, a deli, leather sofas, free WiFi and outdoor decking and garden area. There's also sustainability-focused homewares and a good variety of shampoos and homeopathic healthcare. The owners could learn to smile a bit more, to reduce the prices a bit and, to take a little more notice of sell-by dates. Then again, the last time I dropped in to grab some bread, I was unexpectedly short and they let me off over 50p - and not for the first time either. So if you live close by, and want an alternative to the monotony of Tesco and the drudgery of the 'food & wines', try it out.

    I love, love, love, love LOVE this cafe. It ticks all my boxes for of things that I adore in a…read morenearby eatery. It's been around for several years (more than 5 I think) and long may it continue. If it ever closes down I will be sad for weeks and weeks. -Local independent business TICK -Healthy, fresh, filling (generous portion sizes), vegetable-y *tasty* food (all vegetarian) - perfect for post night out nutrition boost TICK -Sub £7 for a meal (w/out drink) TICK -Friendly, helpful service (lovely, lovely people work here - I once got lent an umbrella during a long torrential downpour, on the vague promise that I bring it back in the next week) TICK -No frowns when you ask for a tap water - instead, offered gladly! TICK -Sweet little garden area at the back - perfect for sunny days and taking your time with your meal perusing a weekend paper TICK The most popular option seems to be a warm main (usually vegetarian lasagne, moussaka or a stuffed pepper) with 3 salads (which could be mushrooms, greek salad, lentils, chickpea and spinach or a dozen other beautifully seasoned and sauced options) - the halloumi wrap is also worth a try. It really does seem a little out of place (there's a greasy kebab shop next door!) in Clapton, but I guess the area's changing and the market for that kind of food is growing. Good stuff too! The cafe sells health food bits and pieces, drinks and fresh bread so you can pick up some staples to take home. If the criteria I listed appeals to you, I would urge you to visit if you're nearby :) Let me know if you like it!

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    Yours Food Centre - Amazing fruit and veg

    Yours Food Centre

    5.0(7 reviews)
    0.3 miHoxton
    £

    Such a superior corner food shop. Thanks to Rob H & Katie B for reporting the findings...from the…read moreoutside, this appears just to be a regular, run of the mill market...but once inside you'll be treated to a pleasant surprise. A huge organic selection. A whole shelf of tea. Racks of dried fruits (I am not addicted to dried figs), nuts (cashews!) and I even found jars of sunflower butter here...which is surprisingly good and a good alternative to peanut butter (which they also have). Fantastic ethnic cooking section chock full of sauces, ingredients, grains, rices, beans and any element you probably need, spices, decent bakery with breads, rolls, pitas, etc. Eggs and dairy, beer, wine, a lot of coconut water, and a fresh produce section (outside) which is standard, but nice to have. Things you won't find: fresh meats or fish. Par for the course! The family that runs it is very friendly as well (always so polite!) and I always leave feeling quite good about supporting a local food shop that is not only convenient, but tucked away from the madness of the Old Street roundabout. Yours Food Centre = My Food Centre = LOVE. *they do not accept AMEX.

    This place just looks like a normal, random off licence but when you step inside, you'll be…read moresurprised by the variety and diversity of products they have! You can find almost everything in there, from bubble gum to grains, dried fruits, fresh fruits (very good selection), alcohol... Almost everything except fresh fish and meat. It is not the cheapest place to do your shopping, but for the quality they offer, it is quite fair. And the people that works there is always helpful and polite.

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    Yours Food Centre - Example of only one section of there organic products

    Example of only one section of there organic products

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    Yours Food Centre - Love the fresh fruit and veg

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    Love the fresh fruit and veg

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