I absolutely love this place. As a vegetarian and lover of healthy and organic foods I was in my element. When you first get in there is an abundance of brightly coloured vegetables and potatoes and carrots that are still dirty (always a good sign). I knew I was in my kind of place straight away. I love that they try to keep packaging to a minimum, using paper bags for the fresh vegetables. There is a huge range of vegetarian products (more tofu than you could ever need...if that's even a thing), seitan and tempeh in all different forms. I love how their dried foods are all packaged in simple bags with their label on....gotta love no fuss packaging. There is also a deli counter ranging from olives, onion bhajis and daals. I tried an onion bhaji and it was amazing. Although pricier than most supermarkets, I thought the prices were reasonable (being used to Wholefoods etc. in London) for organic, fresh produce and I love that it is a co-operative. I would definitely rather pay more for local produce that isn't mass-produced. I will definitely be shopping here regularly. read more

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Amazed by this place. I haven't seen anywhere like it since my travels to Portland. It has a real community atmosphere. Everyone involved, from the growers to the staff to the people shopping, care and it really shows. It's honest. It's exactly where you want to buy your vegetables. There's soil on the fresh produce. Actual soil. No cellophane, no unnecessary packaging, no nonsense - just tasty, local food. The shelves are clearly labelled and well stocked with interesting offerings. They have your staples - potatoes, all the usual veg, cereals, spices, fruits as well as some more unusual choices when/if it's in season. Prices are reasonable and when you pay you feel like you're contributing - something you never experience in a chain supermarket. There's a play area for kids and free apples to keep them occupied - with a little compost bin for the cores. A big green thumbs up. read more

Unicorn Grocery - Grocery Near Me - Manchester, XGM

Unicorn is quite simply the best place ever and the eco-jewel in the crown of the noble and good kingdom of Chorlton, that land of the yoga bunny, the eco-warrior and community campaign group Keep Chorlton Interesting http://keepchorltoninteresting.org/ Walking around the unusually-wide aisles of this wholefoods supermarket, it is easy to feel inspired that the times are *not* a' changing. Because they've changed. And here we find ourselves in a land flowing with everlasting organic milk and honey, and we no longer have to constantly check the label because it's all good stuff! Unicorn is a fully-fledged supermarket with the small and large trolleys to prove it, but the relaxed atmosphere and experience of the five senses being bathed in everything that is good is tangible. Starting outside the door, the Big Issue vendor deftly helped me free a trolley that was jammed, and I could feel his genuine wish to help and for my Unicorn shopping experience to be a good one. Inside. Organic seeds. Garden tools made in Wigan by a company called Bulldog. (I bought a hand fork and a 3-pronged hand cultivator, which I think will prove useful for weeding close to plants without damaging their roots.) Organic fruit and veg which is all labelled and sourced as locally as possible (e.g. Broad Beans from Gielty of Ormskirk). And plenty of choice of fruit and veg - how come supermarkets never manage to have more than a few lines of organic produce? A lovely blackboard telling what's in season and how things have been going for the farmers out in the field. Sometimes, I've seen another small blackboard outside showing how Unicorn is cheaper than Sainsbury or Tesco for the same items. This doesn't surprise me, as a good co-op is a very strong business model, without the big salaries and pressure for huge shareholder dividends of all chain supermarkets. I've not tried much from the chilled display, so I'll leave that to others to review. The dried goods are handily displayed on tiered shelves with small, medium and large sizes of each item. In the back corner, there is a lovely little play area, including a compost bin for the little eco-warriors to put their apple cores in! Every time I've visited, the play area has been very much in use, with lots of fun being had. The kids are nice to each other! The bakery and hot food takeaway is all good stuff from the best organic bakeries in the area, supplemented by some goodies baked instore. I've had great soups from here, eaten with a buttered roll or pastie, very wholesome-tasting - sweet potato or roasted red pepper, mmm! On the shelves in the middle are a many speciality ingredients which are hard to find elsewhere. From my till receipt, for example - Toasted Sesame Oil (organic), Pomegranate Syrup, Puffed Wheat (organic), Puffed Millet (organic), Polenta (organic). Even if you're not an enthusiastic cook, I would personally much rather have a breakfast cereal of Puffed Wheat with a dash of maple syrup and whatever else I fancy rather than trust the Honey Monster! Waiting at the checkout, the lady in front offered me half a organic loaf in a brown paper bag - thank you very much, madam! I always find the checkout staff and all the others very pleasant and on-the-ball - there is a maturity about this place. Unicorn is not a side-show in Chorlton it's the dominant retail model (shh - you know what I mean!) with a turnover of millions of pounds. One last thing - at the checkout, those branded plastic things that supermarkets provide to separate your shopping on the belt from the customers in front and behind are replaced by...pieces of wood! Pass on the well-worn, wooden baton and the good word about Unicorn. :-) read more

Unicorn Grocery - Beetroot & butterbean soup, red hummus, hunk of bread, apple & blueberry juice. - Grocery Near Me - Manchester, XGM

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Run by a co-op of local health food fanatics and eco-warriors, Unicorn is a brilliant, sprawling grocery store that sells crates of organic fruit, vegetables and salad from local farms. They also sell a wide selection of organic health-food staples including rice, pasta, tofu, granola, veggie sausages, tomato passata, free range dairy products, freeze dried apples and wine. There's also speciality food for vegans and coeliacs and eco household products like cleaning lotions, toilet roll etc. Since the shop has a small car park and is located in central Chorlton, it's usually bustling with local students, environmentalists and yummy mummies stocking up on the week's shopping. If you walked in eating a steak sandwich you'd probably be quietly escorted from the building. In general however, the staff are much warmer and easier going than at other wholefood stores like On The 8th Day. read more

Unicorn Grocery - Grocery Near Me - Manchester, XGM

Whilst I'm neither Vegan nor Vegetarian, I still appreciate a store that is dedicated to supplying food specifically for this market. It doesn't stop there though with Unicorn. This co-op stocks locally grown organic fruits, vegetables, sugar free products, fair trade products, even organic alcohol. The best part for me is the deli counter which stocks cheeses, pates, marinated olives, cakes and pastries. There's also a good range of wholefoods, grains, wholewheat/rye/spelt breads, even ethical household products. It might not have the biggest selection in the world but what they do have is great quality and very conscientious. read more

Unicorn Grocery - Grocery Near Me - Manchester, XGM

If you live in Chorlton there's no way you will have got away without having heard about this local co-operative. I'd say that approximately 50% of Chorltonites own a reusable Unicorn grocery bag which is permanently attached to their arm. If you're in the vicinity of Unicorn, you will be screeched at by the smiley Big Issue woman outside. I swear she's the most profitable Big Issue seller in Manchester - everyone seems to stop on the way to buy their organic sprouts to give her some money, food or clothes. So you've got an idea of the kind of people who shop there. What about the food? Inside the store there is a good range of earthy organic fruit and veg (with some great deals on seasonal produce), a selection of delicious organic beers and ales and an amazing deli counter (my personal favourites are the spinach and onion bhajis). Even as a vegetarian I don't shop here that often, but if I had the money I'd be in here every day! read more

Unicorn Grocery - Grocery Near Me - Manchester, XGM

Being veggie and keen to make as little negative impact on both the planet and my own body as possible, Unicorn has now become my primary supermarket, despite the sometimes guilt inducing prices For bulk buys of dried fruit, grains, cereals, spices and most vegetables, Unicorn is usually a very good deal. On the other hand, although admittedly expensive, other, more specialised or pre-made produce is hard to find anywhere else and is primarily fair trade and ethically sourced. The staff are pleasant (though beware, they'll snap your head off if you make the mistake of asking for [non-vegan] honey!) and the atmosphere is a welcome change from the glaring lights and looming aisles of Tesco and friends. Expect a hefty bill but take solace in the fact that you have made the tasty, healthy and ethical choice read more

The Unicorn is the kind of place i never thought I would shop. Eating a predominantly meat based diet for many years and having an aversion (with no real basis or foundation) to vegan living being the main reasons. Nonetheless, in the last 10 months or so since I moved to Manchester, I've found myself here a number of times (mostly thanks to my other half). Everyone seems to know of the Unicorn, even if they've never been, such is its apparent reputation. Upon walking in you can kind of see why, this is unlike most grocery stores in Manchester. There is a decent selection of organic, fresh produce, plenty of free from foods, a deli counter, plenty of various sized bags of seeds, oats, cereals and nuts along with breads and various fresh fresh groceries. I find the unicorn has a few things I really like, such as the brand of avocado hummus they have, their bags of giant oats and the various options on the deli counter. Last time we went we had a veg curry which was very good. I think what the above tells us though, at least for someone without a wholly vegan lifestyle, is that the Unicorn is a nice. reasonably priced place to do your 'stocking up' shop, rather than your full shop. The only other criticism i would have is that the car park simply isn't big enough to meet demand on the weekend, with queuing or parking around the corner the standard if not getting their at opening time. read more

Remember The Young Ones? Of course you do. If not, I'm officially disowning you. Anyway, one step into Unicorn and I thought, wow, this is where Neil would shop. It's everything the hippy at heart could ever hope for, mung beans, lentils and all. Unicorn's the place you go to be kind to both the planet and the animals upon it. First of all, the produce is predominantly vegan. Second, placky bags? Huh, no chance. And why would you want one when you could pick up one of Unicorn's own cute cloth reusable shopping bags, detailing a certain fruit or veg and when it's in season? Thirdly, speaking of which, homegrowers and organic enthusiasts need look no further. This place has 'wholesome' written all the way through it like a stick of Blackpool Rock. Whether it's ingredients for a stew you're after, perhaps a nice pot of vegan cheese or lump of smoked tofu, an unusual herbal tea, some cloth nappies for your li'l boho baby or even some sage advice, this is the place to come. Oh, and the sheer variety of Booja Booja free-from just-about-everything ice cream? Knocks Eighth Day right outta the untreated water. On that note, this is like Eighth Day's minimarket amplified - you can get a lot of the same brands, but just a much greater variety. Part of Manchester Road's mighty Shopping Local triangle, you'd be (organic unsalted) nuts not to give it a try. read more

The Unicorn is one of those places that you might know of as a concept, even if you've never been in. It sums up everything that is virtuous and ethical about Chorlton. I was pleasantly surprised the first time I went in, to find that it's actually a reasonably priced place with a lot to offer even to those who don't follow a strict vegan diet. Lots of fresh, clearly marked fruit and veg, at great prices (e.g. an avocado for 29p). People may scoff at it but it's also nice to see where your veg is coming from and good to know that's something they care about. The deli counter looks wonderful, and the selection of bagged savoury snacks is excellent. Organic bombay mix for about 50p and bags of roasted, flavoured cashew nuts for just over £1 (be warned - the garlic ones are delicious and moreish but very strong, you will stink for the rest of the day). It's great to have the option to do your shopping at little places like this rather than always going for big supermarkets. As someone who tries to eat a largely vegetarian and sometimes vegan diet during the week, it's going to be handy living so close. read more

First of all a big thank you to everyone at Unicorn who make this place great! It's one of its kind!! From the deli to the fresh..... It's the best place to find all the weird and wonderful foods of vegetarian and vegan kingdom!! For me personally since discovering it 2011, life has been a better place. You can make delicious food at home because of all the nice ingredients you get here!! read more

Yes indeed it is a great place. They stock a wide range of gluten free flours and baking products great for making your own bread, pizza and (more importantly!) Yorkshire pud and cakes if like me you have discovered that you are gluten intolerant :( but have a love of Yorkshire pud! They are closed on a Monday but are open Tuesday - Sunday. I would recommend avoiding Sunday if you can as its a bit blooming busy with the virtuous of chorlton and the surrounding areas stocking up on stuff for Sunday dinner and no one should have to have cross word over the last remaining organic sweet potato now should they?!! Staff are very helpful and can help you track down most things. As veg is fresh and organic it needs a bit more of a wash than your usual supermarket produce but is so worth it and does keep really well - think it must be the paper bags as opposed to plastic that you use to pack your veg for its travel home. Some items are cheaper than health food shops and of some of the bigger supermarkets who stock health foods, so its worthwhile checking out if you have something you buy regularly ( mine is Meridian organic no palm oil peanut butter :) ) read more

The produce has been reviewed flawlessly by the other reviewers, but I still want to enter the Unicorn circle jerk on Yelp. So I thought I would just briefly weigh in on the other aspects I find appealing. The staff always seem pretty relaxed and happy, our check out gentleman was drinking tea at the cash register and I know that seems like a stupid thing to get gooey over but I drink about a gallon of tea an hour and you would not be allowed to get away with that at say I dunno, Tesco, crap example really but hopefully you know what I mean. They have a book exchange, boxes to put produce in instead of using bags ( i mean so do alot of places but blah) there are recipes on flyers and guides to different types of cooking oils, whole grains etc for the uninitiated. I used to dread my weekly shop but now I day dream about it at work, thank you unicorn for giving me some where to buy my almond butter, burritos, heirloom tomatoes and coconut oil. read more

I miss Unicorn so much! I miss the huge bags of herbs that are the same price as the teeny tiny jars you get in the supermarket, the weird and wonderful spicy nutty treats you can get, the red rice that adds great variety to a humble risotto, pretty much everything in there. Some of the products I've managed to source elsewhere, like the chillies in jars and the detergent free organic shampoo - but can I find bulk bags of lovely fresh smelling oregano? Not a chance. Every now and again I see someone with a 'eat your greens' or a 'swede' bag and we exchange a knowing look, them eyeing my 'old bag'. Few Glaswegians have got to experience the joys of Unicorn and every time I have a visitor they must bring up Unicorn food for me. Yes its pretentious and very Chorlton but I love it. Word to the wise - do not buy the elderflower wine. Sounds delicious, tastes like wee. read more

Whenever you tell someone you live in Chorlton, the first thing that comes out of their mouth is 'do you shop at The Unicorn?' I've even seen rental advertisements which advertise their locality to it as a virtue. It really is one of those places which is at the cornerstone of local Chorlton life, and in doing so, reinforces a few of the stereotypes about the kind of people who live in this little corner of South Manchester. The Unicorn is the absolute antithesis of supermarkets - and is as far as you can get from the rather grotty looking Morrisons situated at the other end of Albany Road with its rows upon rows of pre packaged, rather grey looking meat. All of the produce sold here is free trade, organically sourced, and - most importantly - vegan. Do be sure not to ask the person stocking the shelves where the eggs, sugar or milk are kept, as you'll be met with a rather confused - if polite - look. Back when I lived in Chorlton, I loved the Unicorn for two important reasons. Firstly, it has the best range of spices, pulses and grains I've ever seen in one place and secondly, they took cheques - which was great for a poor freelancer like me as it meant I could buy food from there before my most recent pay cheque got swallowed up by my overdraft. Even the sandwiches, pies, soups and pasties from their deli counter were virtuous - and usually, if they were dipped in enough hoummus, delicious to boot. The Unicorn also stocks an extensive selection of booze - most of it rather interesting looking artisan brewed ales, ciders and organic spirits and wines. However, I did once buy a bottle of Hemp Lager here because it was on sale for 10p. I wouldn't repeat that experience again in a hurry - mainly because it was absolutely bloody rank. Prices here do tend to be a little on the high side, but then again, you do get what you pay for - in this case, the peace of mind that the stuff you're shovelling down your gullett was made by happy producers being paid a decent wage. However, if you're feeling distinctly light of pocket, if you go in there at the end of the day, you're sure to pick up a discounted bargain or two. Whilst some may deride The Unicorn for being the home of yoghurt knitting hippies, it is a real one of a kind supermarket. It won 'Supermarket of the Year' in the Observer Food Awards recently, and it's not difficult to see why. It really is one of the best things about living in Chorlton. Oh - and it has its own farm on its roof. You don't find that with Tesco's! read more

It was an experience and I will return I needed some dried aduki beans not widely available where I live and once in side the large shop found all sorts of items I wanted. The wide variety of potatoes all at the same price so no confusion, and the helpful labels as to what they were best for made it easy to choose. The tea I liked for well balanced women, I have stocked up with. There is a wide range of grains, flours and nuts and everything is displayed well and there is not clutter in the wide aisles. At the check out the smiley cashier advised us to get recycled bags that people leave there for other users and there is also a big box of jam jars to help yourself to if making preserves. I would recommend anyone looking for a shop well stocked with lovely fresh vegetables and fruit, dried pulses, etc. to make the effort to go there. read more

I only wish the Unicorn supermarket was closer because it's such a fantastic grocers with an ethical policy on everything they stock so you can shop here guilt free. It's easy to be ignorant to where your food's come from, but if you do want to start taking a little bit more notice than here's a great place to start doing your weekly shop (minus the meat of course!). It's an independent wholefood store that just gets on with just 'being' and there's no pretension of look-how-holier-than-thou-we-are, which I hate about some other veggie shops. The choice is amazing, from fruit and veg, to nuts, seeds, fresh deli produce and another million healthy items. We bought some organic beer last week to take to a bbq and it went down a treat, after the initial 'ooo er get you' initial attitude to organic beer. That's the thing, food from here is nothing fancy, it's just good for you, the country and the planet. For example they don't have one single thing in here that's been imported by air-freight, which is a positive approach to a country that was in uproar that food would run out during the commotion this week. Don't you think? read more

I love it here! Such a healthy and ethical place! You can buy a bag for life which are very cool. You can also buy daddy packs of nuts and nibbles and grains. read more

Yay for the Unicorn! When thinking about going to a fair-trade, organic, farm-shop type place near to a city centre, you might imagine that it would be fairly sparsely stocked and terribly over-priced, populated by horribly liberal people who only eat vegan yoghurt and seeds for every meal. But you would be so so wrong. This is a great shop - full of all sorts of locally produced fruit and veg, with a board outside telling you exactly what's in season (and therefore what should be most tasty and cheap), and it also has a great selection of tinned and dried goods too. It is not terribly expensive either - I've spent more in the supermarket - and has a great selection of salads. Only problem is that you have to drive through Chorlton to get there (which can be a bit of a nightmare, trafficwise), although while you're there, pop across the road to Pi for your tea and make the trip worth it! read more

Ah. The Unicorn. Rightly derided by absolutely everyone who doesn't live in Chorlton. Yep, this place is the go-to insult if you want to pick on people who live in Manchester's most fashionable borough. It is the class goody-two-shoes. It's so ethical that even Bono would avert his pink little eyes. It's fair-trade, eco-friendly, organic and the staff are probably recycled from previous staff who have died thin, disease-free and 800 years old. Or something. It is consistently held up as being a truly great independent shop which flies in the face of those big nasty mondo-marts that want to cash in on the profitable area of Chorlton-cum-Hardy. Not that Morrison's has ruined the place, but whose counting? It's so bloody virtuous that it's incredibly difficult to not constantly berate the place. I mean, a friend of mine was found thrilling about some beans he bought there because they had cinnamon in them. That's an open-goal for a braying idiot like me. Not to mention the time I went and there was a sign on the door saying 'HUMMUS - SOLD OUT'. With peace of mind comes an unbearable smugness with many of the shoppers here, all walking, talking doll versions of Hugh Fearnley Whittingstall in tiny hemp trousers. Which leads me to conclude that, of course, this place is brilliant and naturally, we need places like this in our lives... but should we stop poking fun at them? Absolutely not. It's more fun that eating one of those cider-soaked groat pies that they sell. read more

I love this store, Aladdin's cave of organic healthy food. An inspiring supermarket which I wish was nearer to my home. Other supermarkets should take note of this gold standard! read more

The Unicorn is an alternative supermarket selling wholesome and organic food. It is run as a cooperative, run by it's own workforce and sells a wide range of products such as fresh organic fruit and vegetables, cerials, grain, and bread. It has a deli counter which sells very marinated nice olives as well good ranges of dairy free, gluten free and sugar free products. It is particularly good for vegetarians and vegans offering a wide range of choice and some good meat substitutes. Unicorn also has a wide selection of environmentally friendly baby products, cosmetics and household goods made from natural ingredients. read more

After waiting a long time I finally got to visit this sueprmarket- what a treat! Everything is organic, vegan & the selection of food is great. The fruit & veg stay fresh for ages & you can really taste the difference. The prices are very reasonable & not expensive - as I thought they might be. I find the quality a lot better than the larger supermarkets. They also offer a good range of natural toiletries & have some great reuseable bags. Excellent public transport links but they also have a car park available which can be a bit tricky to find. Unicorn is a co-operative so the workers really believe in the ethics of the store. A refreshing change from the larger supermarkets & well worth a visit. Beats them hands down everytime. read more

This place is heaven. Offering everything from organic fruit and veg, dried beans, cereals, fancy teas and a myriad of items for a something-free diet, you can't fail. It started as a small store but has grown and expanded to include tasty treats made of dried fruits (my favourite) and is always promoting some organic, environmental or ethical cause. Take your own bag and fill up with the goodies on offer here read more

The ultimate place to shop! you can buy anything they stock knowing you're helping support a more sustainable world and happier people. Amazing prices, amazing food and an eye opener if you've only ever been to asda read more

What an interesting place this is. If you're trying to find it, the road that runs down the side of Morrisons just keep going down it Unicorn is right at the end so you can't drive past it. One of my friends is big on his organic, unprocessed, chemicaless, none touched by the hand of any capitalist pig. Happy food that chose this life to be picked, cut, put into big wooden crates. What I refer to as Hippy food :) now don't presume I mean this in a bad way. I think it's great, locally produced, unprocessed, exactly what it says food. I'm just one of those joe bloggs whose work lifestyle doesn't always lend itself to the joy of cooking from scratch (even if it is one of my favourite pass times) and in the past haven't had the greatest of experiences with small scale businesses proclaiming the healthy organic way to sell food. Clearly my own fault as my view has always been, it's expensive, minimal choice filled with strange minded people in Dreadlocks trying to tell me how recycled toilet paper makes the trees smile (this was many years ago, and I've just never found myself in one again). Simply put I'm an outdated dinosaur. Walking in with my Dreadlocked friend, his face lit up with a grin of the small child walking into a sweet shop. A sweet shop of feel good, karma balancing produce. Unicorn is not in anyway what I remember of this ilk of shop, this place isn't a small cramped shop, it's size is on par with one of the small Chain supermarkets, which means (to me) surprisingly large variety of stock. You're greeted by wooden pallets brimming with Happy Veg still covered in the soil it grew up surrounded by, all loose, no plastic packaging just brown paper bags dotted at intervals ready to be plucked and filled with the spoils around them. The rest of the shop is split into it's various sections of organic goodness, with the only things it doesn't appear to cover being Meat, and apparently cheese (unless I utterly missed the cheese) But what does this mean, you can pretty much do you're entire shop in this place, indeed if you're a veggie you probably don't need to go anywhere else. The price tag, basically the same as the Chains you'll find down the road, indeed depending on what you're buying it's cheaper. If you're not a veggie, lets face it are you really going to struggle to find you're carnivore needs elsewhere in Chorlton on your trip home from this place brown bags and cardboard pallets a brim, I think not. read more

This was the first time I have been here or any vegan grocery shop. But I loved the experience, I liked the fact you could pick what you wanted and how much not like normal supermarkets were you have to get everything in packs. It reminded me of an old fashioned grocers were you put your fruit and veg in brown bags. The fruit and veg stayed a lot fresher than the supermarket fruit and veg. Some of the items were a bit more expensive than the supermarket but everything is organic read more

If you're looking for some organic fairtrade fresh olives, eco-friendly washing powder or just some regular old mung beans, pop on your vegan shoes, hop on your bicycle and get yourself down to the Unicorn Grocery in Chorlton. Unicorn is a veritable treasure trove for those who like to live healthily and keep the planet in check whilst doing it. Stocking everything from organic peppers to fairtrade cotton wool, Unicorn has a great selection of produce and very reasonable prices (check out their price comparison page on their website and prepare to be surprised!). Not just for the be-dredded ecowarriors, Unicorn is a great place to go if you suffer from any intolerances or have to follow a specific diet as they stock lots of wheat and dairy alternatives. Alongside your usual organic-this and tofu-that which you will find at other healthfood stores, Unicorn has some great things to offer (such as a fresh-food deli and rooftop garden) and is built as a co-operative rather than a corporation so you know your money is going to the right place. Unicorn invest their money well and put their profits into various community and ecological projects. This means that the cash you are handing over is helping to give something back to the local area, giving you another reason to feel good about yourself. All tofu-snobbery aside, Unicorn is a really great place which breathes life into the local community and provides lots of its members with a place to work, shop, or just have a nice cup of tea. read more

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Best grocery in Manchester. Hands down. Full range of organic and fair trade produce. Highly recommended

Very reasonably priced whole-foods and organic vegan supermarket. Many products locally sourced. Great local resource, just don't make the mistake I did once and ask them where the milk is ... if looks could kill! ;) read more

Great independant vegan supermarket in Chorlton, if you like beans, pulses and other organic produce, this is a must! Easily reached by 86 bus from Piccadilly. read more

Quite expensive but definitely worth it. This is probably the best supermarket I've ever been in and I'm not even a vegetarian. Really good range and everything is superb quality. read more

Unicon is quite big health shop compared with other health shop. They have good variety of items and fairly reasonable compared with other shops. I really like hummus there. I just keep forgetting they are closed on Mondays.. read more

Fab place for delicious, fresh, organic veg and a few other tasty treats along the way. Own-grown & locally sourced where possible, a brilliant place to shop. (Vegan shop so don't go asking for meat or dairy etc) read more

You really can not not love this place. They source some of the best organic produce, everything's always so fresh, colourful and every piece of fruit n veg just screams I'm so good for you, eat me! you have to pop them into the brown paper bags and take them home. I love feeling like a market trader again, ripping them off the string and bagging everything up, doing the swizzle knots at the sides and bursting into cockney slang (I only know apples and pears really). The corner for kids to play is a nice touch but totally filthy when I've been to have a look, but being an organic shop it's got to be good dirt right? The samosas in the deli are fantastic as are the funny little balls that look like my son's art projects - very tasty. The organic toiletries are very expensive but the shampoos and soap bars are really good. I like the bags of dried fruit, pulses and nuts and how they've got them in different ranges of weights so you don't have to buy more than you need. An enjoyable shopping experience when quiet, but on a Saturday morning all my goodness is sapped from me and I get annoyed with the sandal wearing goodie-goodies that ram around with their brats and return to load up their 44's in the car park. Loved the old building but the revamp's really the bees knees read more

This is a great fruit and veg shop. The prices are cheap and the selction is varied as well as fresh and delicious!

Great for those trying ti be eco friendly. they have a wide range of products. Their fantastic little deli has lots of tasty things on offer, their organic wine is great and they also stock earth friendly baby which are fantastic products. the staff are so helpfull. When I didnt know what romanesco was the staff member that overheard me politely explained that it is like cauliflower and can be used in the same ways. She even showed me how to pick the best ones! My fave thing is that they arent packaged so no rubbish plud i get to hand pick everyone so more of what i do want and less of what i dont!!! read more

The Unicorn is a great place which gives supermarkets a run for their money. People always complain that supermarkets are just simply easier, well this place makes it easier to be healthy, vegan and organic. All your weekly food under one ethically sound roof. There are bike racks close to the entrance for the ethical way to travel, and kids can have a free piece of fruit on their way round! The staff are helpful, knowledgeable and friendly. And you can shop with more efficiency as you don't have to read every label to check for erroneous ingredients as everyhting in the shop is vegan. read more

At the time of writing this supermarket is rated by Qype users as the best supermarket in the country out of over 11,000, and to be honest I'm not at all surprised. What makes it so distinctive is that its values are so obvious: this is not some bland multi-national chain, politically well-spun to make you feel good about contributing to their multi-billion profits, it's a local, organic, FairTrade place that is proud, honest and upfront about what it believes in. Three cheers for places like this: Britain needs more of them. And on top of all that, it's not half as expensive at you might think. read more

This place is fantastic for lots of reasons that will leave you feeling satisfied, most prominently your health, conscience and wallet! It's an ethical and most importantly affordable co-operative. The food is fresh and interesting, with many unusual vegan alternatives that mean you don't have to be a veggie or vegan to find them tasty. Usually, these eco-friendly stores can be pretentious, expensive and cliquey but not so at the Unicorn, here the staff are friendly and down to earth and the food second best to none. read more