Maxwell's Organic Grocery was awesome. The food was awesome, I had their baked goods and no…read morecomplaints. Service was quick and friendly. Would recommend.

The friendly service combined with fresh, mostly local fruit, veg, and meat make this a delightful…read morecafe and grocery. While the food selection is small it is very fresh and cooked to order. The staff are friendly snd engaging, cleaning constantly so that there is no wait for the outdoor seating. If you are seeking a wholesome meal after morning spent at the nearby beach you should definitely pop in for a snack or sweet treat. You will not be disappointed. The middle size portion of cauliflower "fried rice" salad was perfect for a hungry girl (me)! My hubs was completely satisfied by the organic, grass fed hamburger and even raved about it the next day (!!), this from a man who is hard to please when it comes to burgers, if that tells you anything. If visiting Aldinga and wanting something fresh, delicious, and different than the usual fish and chips stop in and give it a go.

Romeo's Organic Wholefoods is a one-stop-shop for health. It has a small range of organic fruit and…read morevegetables, as well as dairy and vegetarian foods. There are aisles of wholemeal organic pasta, flours, nuts, and organic coffee and teas etc. On the other side of the shop is a large range of health and beauty products, including organic and free-of-everything hair-care, moisturisers, make-up and more. At the front of the shop is a small cafe connected to the register. What initially caught me was the sign for $6 organic coffee and vegan muffin. I'm not vegan, but I try to eat it when I'm able, so I bee-lined for the counter. I got myself a latte and a berry muffin, and some free reading material. For an organic coffee, I was impressed. Having just read about the sins of sugar, I had my coffee without my usual one teaspoon, which could have been a mistake since I often need to sugar to take the edge of the bitterness. This however was fine without, and not bitter at all, though maintaining its flavour. It wasn't quite like normal coffee, but I couldn't pin-point why that was. Still, I was happy with it. Vegan sweets are mostly really moist, and this was no exception. I couldn't tell it was vegan apart from its density, and I love a dense muffin, so no complaints here.

Romeo's Organic Wholefoods is awesome. They stock a few difficult to find products for the chemical…read morefree home, vegetarian/vegan, health conscious individuals. Organic can be pricey as I'm sure you're well aware (I sure as hell am being a uni student) but they do some ok deals on select items. We always browse their discounted items section and scab a few bargains. We shop around quite a bit for organic items and I must say they do alright on price, range and quality. If more big retailers can push organic hopefully it will become more affordable, without compromising the ethics ("free-range" eggs are an example of how standards can be watered down for corporate greed). In the meantime Romeo's Organic Wholefoods is on my list of places to source stuff from. Highly recommend for those that are like-minded!

This place just opened a few months ago in the space that vego to go operated in. I never got to…read morecheck out that space, so I'm glad something similar has taken its place. They also have a website that I have quickly glanced at, and it seems quite comprehensive. It is right at the back of Norwood Mall opposite Coles and they stock a nice selection of organic stuff. They do coffee (didn't see what beans or soy) and a menu of vegan/vegetarian items that I'm keen to go back and try. A good spot for meet-ups with parents who have kids, since the playground and park is right there. It is run by nice people, which makes me want to go out of my way to support them and their business.

From the owner: Gluten Free, Organic and Vegan meals Gluten Free and Organic…read moreBread Organic Fruit and Vegetables Organic Inika Makeup and iRaw Skin Care Food Delivery Service

I finally made it to this great shop! One of my goals this year is to cut down on packaged food and…read morepackaging to do my bit for the environment so off I trotted with my own containers here where they sell a multitude of food in bulk. For example,flours, nuts,muesli's,seeds,rices,spices,shampoos etc. Certain days of the week they have their nut grinder machine on making peanut butter,almond or macadamia butter. I found some different gluten free pasta made from spinach and beetroot can't wait to try this.

Great selection of dried whole foods. Plenty of flour type, gluten free foods, dining area to enjoy…read morefood cooked in the store. Detergents, salts, milk alternatives, clothes, essential oils, organic produce, wooden knickknacks and toys. Children's and games area too!! A little gem tucked away in the adaide hills. Great place to grab a bite!!

I can see the origins here of something that will one day be a much greater empire in spite of…read moreitself. From little beginnings come larger longer innings, and that's what is developing here with Ben and his grocery shop; right at the moment he is in Sydney with his partner who is having a baby, so the store is going to be on part time until at least June 2012. He is sourcing products for his Sydney store and slowly but surely building the stock; eventually this is going to be a full store stocked with local fresh produce that takes a sustainable route towards prosperity for all of us. Right now it is essentially dry goods and all very reasonably priced. This is an alternative nation to the Big W's or C's that currently form the mainstay of these types of collections in terms of goods on the shelf. There are ethical choices being made every step along the way and the message is that we can decide to go with the smaller, more thoughtful, more community spirited vendor every time. He's not there quite yet, but he is well on his way to getting 'there', and if you believe in the wholefood revolution and you have a spirit that supports the whole 'Occupy Wallstreet' mentality then you can become a Face book friend, become a Twitter-er, become a supporter and most important of all become a return customer. He's got flour, coffee, ice cream, jam, juice, bread and more. Check it out, and rest assured it will grow - he took a ten year lease on the shop so he's not going anywhere in a hurry. Once Ben gets back from Sydney he will introduce the fresh produce into the store and extend the back of it a little so you will see some development and changes within the year then they will be a seven day a week store. Now you play a part in this process; it is up to you to shop in the store if you are in the area, and return and return. The thing is, you will want to. Ben is confident you will, and having spoken to him and checked out his website, I'm also confident. He already sources good dry produce for a store he runs in Glebe in New South Wales, and this little strip of shops here in Queen Street have a similarity to the whole Glebe Point Road situation in Sydney, so support the movement. You'll be the one who reaps the benefit in the end.

There have been a few different businesses tried out in this shop front and this is another new one…read morewhich just might make it. A small shop being a cross between a supermarket, deli and convenience store but not big enough to either fully. The funky, trendy decor blends in beautifully with the street scape's other shops, but what it does carry though is gourmet, organic produce sourced from local and independant wholesalers and suppliers. The packaging is simple and understated much like the stamp printed name of the shop, right down to the font used, so you can tell there's been some time, effort and research put into it. But it's not open everyday which makes me think it's a part time project to see if it takes off and I truly hope it does. On the decor front it has a subtle colour scheme creating a very laid back and relaxed feel to it, predominately in black, white and brown. Walls are lined with prepackaged flour, grains, sweets, pasta, nuts, sugar, rice and much more. Then you've got the glass jars of assorted pickled vegetables and condiments, free range eggs, aprons, tea towels and more. Also available is fair trade coffee and soy candles which are prominent in the store. There isn't any kitchenware but there's only so much which can fit, I noticed a pair of hand made sneakers for sale but I really think they should leave that side of handmade alone and focus on what I'm sure will be a successful venture.

Whether you are a keen cook, a reluctant chef, or a dinner-from-a-jar specialist, having a night…read moreoff is a relief. But when you are a veg*an, or keen on local or organic produce, your night off options are usually non-existent or too expensive. What luck then to have a treasure like home based catering business Studio Voodoo so close to home in paradise at Port Willunga. Anna & Matt from Studio Voodoo have a weekly 'foodie Friday' club, with a new menu released early each week on Facebook & via SMS. Orders are then taken via Facebook or SMS, and you then pick up your goodies on a Friday evening between 4pm and 8pm from their gorgeous eco-friendly house. Meals are served on crockery and trays which you return (washed of course!) for re-use so that Studio Voodoo is no waste. The food is all made from local, organic produce and is 100% vegan. There is often a raw dish or two, and gluten free options are clearly marked. Sometimes there is a weekly theme, and other weeks it is a round up of past favourites or new creations. The menus are so tempting, making a choice can be really hard - so there is also a weekly "Share Plate" with small portions of most of the things on the weekly menu, plus extras, enough to feed two people for $30. The share plates always feature freshly home baked Turkish bread sprinkled with sesame, or garlic Turkish. The delicious beetroot hommus also makes regular appearances, perfect for dunking the Turkish bread into! All of the salads are fresh, crunchy and flavoursome. The signature salad has herb, spinach & rocket mix with roast pumpkin, pomegranate, pecans, dates and delicious savoury chickpeas, with dressing on the side for you to add. Studio Voodoo always keep experimenting and coming up with tempting new dishes, like too-cute vegan sliders that came with one of the share plates in January. Also popular are the home made pastas. Stuffed with an ever changing array of house made flavours, including vegan cheese and artichoke with rocket pesto, pistachio and olive tapenade. Now that Autumn is here, abundant root veggies and figs find their way into the menu. Last week the share plate featured a fresh fig & pistachio salad, mushroom pate (with agar jelly!), zuchinni fritters with saffron aoli, bejeweled Mexican rice, and a cheesy artichoke tart with artichoke & pumpkin, plus cute edible flower decoration. The chocolate & beetroot cake with choc-cardamon ganache was particularly delicious and a steal at $8 with plenty for two sweet tooths to enjoy. When they are offered, grab some of the choc-maple ice cream cookie sandwiches too! For more drool inducing pictures and menus check out their Facebook page. Studio Voodoo is an affordable and healthy weekly service with restaurant quality meals. See you there Friday!

Great vegan service with an extensive menu sent via sms and FB message. Food is great quality and…read morethe desserts are amazing. Well done Studio Voodoo!