Best Wholefoods Grocers in Melbourne

by Dan Cunningham and Holly Bodeker-Smith

Updated May 25th, 2022

Kombucha or kimchi? Spirulina or seaweed? If these items top your grocery list, and don’t sound like a second language, then look no further than the city’s best wholefoods grocers.

The word "wholefoods" is used rather broadly these days, so to put it simply – we’ve collected the shops that deliver products closer to their natural forms than conventional markets. This means selling the organic option when possible, minimising products with preservatives and additives, and choosing environmentally conscious suppliers.

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Terra Madre
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The Disney World of wholefoods grocers.
Wild Things
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Come for the large selection of organics, stay for the in-store tastings.
Aunt Maggie's
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Bigger and better than your aunt’s pantry.
Pachamama Wholefoods
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Inspired by an ancient Andean goddess, run by modern naturopaths.
The Staple Store
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Don’t forget your Tupperware.
Clay Health & Organics
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Wholefoods sold with a personal touch.
Apples and Sage Organic Wholefoods
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Browse the organics without tripping over your neighbour.
Plump Organic
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Small but mightily stocked.
Wholefood Merchants
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One of Melbourne's largest health food stores, this vast warehouse is jam-packed with pesticide-free fruit and veg, eco-friendly cleaning and beauty products, and even organic booze. There's also a cafe serving gut-friendly meals, carob-mushroom hot chocolates and more.