Where to find organic food at the Central Coast of New South Wales
The NSW Central Coast has plenty of ways to shop for organic fruit, vegetables and pantry foods. Visit a physical store or shop online. Buy from a business or a co-op. Go straight to the farms too. Here are some options.
Shops
There are more ways to buy organic food beyond the supermarkets. Here is a list of all the top retailers I could find for this purpose. There could be more. Keep a look out for organic shopping opportunities nearby.
Soul Food Cafe
This is my favourite place to find some fresh organic fruit and veg along with organic dry foods and also plant based meals (frozen or heated).
Organic Plus Erina
There's organic produce, pantry foods and other specialty items. They share updates on Facebook.
The Source Bulk Foods
The Source is a big chain that can offer packaging-free organic foods (and more) for the Central Coast.
Pure Bulk Foods
I found this store in Ettalong months ago and felt quite relieved. The shop has a minimalist look and helpful staff. They offer delivery.
On the Happy Cow app...
Some omnivorous organic cafes offer vegan options. Find them on the Happy Cow app if you need to eat out.
Delivery Services and Online Products
Get organic foods delivered to your door when you don't have time to go shopping. This format has been popular during lockdown.
The Farmacy Organics
The young family of Farmacy Organics delivers produce boxes to the Central Coast and also Newcastle. I have been impressed by the quality.
Juice to Health
I literally just discovered this company when researching for this article. Juice to Health delivers bundles of cold pressed juice, almond milk and more. Read their web site closely because some packs are fully vegan and currently others are not.
Co-Op
Food Integrity Group Co-Op
I honestly had a mixed experience with FIG. But it's worth a mention because someone might want to give it a try.
Farms
Fanelli Organics
The farm store is at Mangrove Mountain. Certified organic fruit and veg boxes, or custom orders, are at their online store for pickup.
Alan Foods
This farm is at Jilliby. They take online orders for 'veggie boxes' or individual foods. They currently have a stall on Fridays. Reach out to those nice people for details.
Farmers Markets
As I write these words, the NSW Central Coast has been restricted by a lockdown / stay at home order. Some markets are gathering but others may not be. Here's something.
Mount Penang Markets
I found the most up-to-date information on Facebook for the Mount Penang Farmers Market.
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