Top Picks: The Best Organic Food In London
Unearth London's Green Gastronomy: Discover the City's Hidden Organic Food Gems!
London's Organic Food Scene: Where Taste Meets Nature in a Delicious Tango! From farm-fresh feasts to culinary wizardry with a green twist, we're spilling the (organic) beans on where to savor the city's most mouthwatering, eco-conscious delights. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds and nourish your soul in this verdant foodie paradise!
The Hornbeam Cafe
458 Hoe St, London E17 9AH
The Hornbeam is a community organisation and vegetarian café based in Walthamstow working to promote sustainable, low-cost living. The café provides delicious plant-based meals and works on a pay-what-you feel ethos so you can give what is affordable to you (and those that aren't in a position can take it for free!). Alongside this, The Hornbeam continues to run community food projects locally, redistributing food from the centre using cycle volunteers and weekly wellbeing walks. They are also happy to impart any advice you may need on organic and sustainable living.
Growing Communities Farmer's Market
St Pauls Church, Stoke Newington Rd, London N16 7UY
Growing Communities Farmers Market is Hackney's heartwarming oasis of organic goodness! This passionate social enterprise is on a mission to revolutionize London's food landscape for the better. In the face of the climate crisis and damaging corporate dominance, they are making food fairer and more sustainable.
Their Saturday market, the UK's only 100% organic market, boasts an incredible range of produce from nearby Kent and Essex – think eggs, cheese, fish, meat, and a bounty of veggies. Don't miss their delightful handmade bread, cake, and even organic wine and beer!
Be apart of a subscription veg box scheme in Hackney and Haringey that brings you fresh, organic, seasonal veg and fruit every week and brings real, positive change at the same time. Feeling adventurous? Why not try community farming and their pioneering volunteer program. lastly - don't miss the green magic every Saturday from 10 am to 2.30 pm!
Loughborough Farm
Loughborough Rd, London SW9 7XD
Loughborough Farm is a community food growing project in Loughborough Junction, south London. The project was started by Loughborough Junction Action Group in August 2013 and has been growing ever since.
Loughborough Farm, welcomes volunteers eager to learn about planting, harvesting, and crop care. They even provide plants and herbs to local council estates for balcony gardening. Join the garden team, Tuesdays & Saturdays 1:30pm-3:30pm at Loughborough Farm, Southwell Road Community Garden, on the second Sunday of the month 12pm-2pm and learn about growing fruit trees and forest gardening on the 1st & 3rd Sunday of the month 1:30pm-4pm at Wyck Forest Garden.
Finally don't miss their wonderful monthly market and artisanal products sale every first Saturday, 1pm-3pm selling a range of edible, outdoor ornamental and house plants.
The Farm W5
19 The Grn, London W5 5DA
FARM W5 opened in Ealing, London in 2000 with a mission to provide its neighbourhood with high-quality, delicious meals, groceries and smoothies. They believe in good clean produce, sourced from local farms and producers. Organic meats, vegan and gluten-free options, sweets treat or fairtrade coffee - something for everyone! They are redefining what it means to have healthy fresh delicious food that is quick and customised up to the last spice. Their farm-to-table approach and 'fresh' philosophy brings you the reassurance of no additives, no preservatives and no nonsense.
Open: Monday – Saturday 9 – 7 & Sunday 9 - 6
Planet Organic
Planet Organic, the renowned organic supermarket in London, is a true haven for health enthusiasts. From raw foods to beauty products, they spare no effort in providing natural and sustainable offerings. As the first Soil Association-certified store, they champion organic agriculture and environmental responsibility. With a zero edible food waste policy, a range of sustainable packaging options, and a commitment to community support, Planet Organic sets the standard for ethical business practices. Their knowledgeable teams offer expert advice, and they host engaging events to foster learning and community engagement. Inside the store, every product undergoes rigorous scrutiny, ensuring only the best ingredients make the cut. With a focus on supporting local causes, offering discounts to students and NHS staff, and nurturing emerging brands, Planet Organic thrives as a vibrant community of health-conscious individuals.
Earth Natural Foods
200 Kentish Town Rd, London NW5 2AE
Earth Natural Foods, North London's premier independent natural food retailer, is a haven of culinary excellence. Bursting with organic and FairTrade treasures, it caters to diverse dietary needs, from vegetarian wholefoods to gluten-free delights. A sought-after health food haven, this gem offers an enticing range that satisfies cravings and remedies, including the must-try gluten-free brownies. With a reputation as one of London's finest organic food shops, Earth Natural Foods boasts a curated collection that spans organic fruits, artisan cheeses, dairy, and even organic champagnes and wines. From freshly baked bread to herbal remedies, it's a sanctuary where fairtrade, vegan, and biodynamic options harmonize, inviting you to indulge in an organic symphony of flavors.
Roam their aisles for a sensory adventure through teas, coffees, supplements, and herbal remedies that nurture both body and spirit.
Daylesford Farm
Daylesford near Kingham, Cotswolds. GL56 0YG
Daylesford Farm Shop & Cafe in London is the ultimate organic haven, offering wholesome produce grown exclusively on their Cotswolds farm. Ethical and sustainable sourcing is at the heart of their offerings, from an exceptional range of organic produce to award-winning bread and pastries, artisan cheeses made on-site and wines from the sister estate, Château Léoube. Whether you're planning a romantic meal or a family feast, this organic paradise will not disappoint.
Founded by Lady Carole Bamford, Daylesford has evolved into one of the UK's most sustainable farms, supplying restaurants across the country with organic goodness. With a commitment to zero waste and eco-friendly practices, Daylesford leads the way in reducing their environmental impact.
Ethical Edibles
5 Torrens St, London EC1V 1NQ
Ethical Edibles, the sophisticated health food shop in London, is a treasure trove of sustainable and wholesome delights. From no-added sugar jams to exquisite wines sourced from traditional estates in Italy, they curate a range that celebrates ethical eating. Their dedication to fair trade, traditional processing, and organic goodness shines through every product, making them a true advocate of healthier and fairer standards. Savor the elegance of Schiaccionaia organic wines and the richness of Sellari Franceschini's limited-edition Morello and Morellino of Scansano. Pair these with their exquisite olive oils and authentic Sienese panpepato and panforte for a truly gourmet experience.
Finally, every good meal is rounded with a cup of fine coffee and Ethical Edibles are super proud of their partnership with the Natural Coffee Company, roasting Arabica beans from all over the fairly-traded, organic world within days of delivery. Selecting rich, dark versions of some of their finest blends, including a Swiss water-processed decaffinated rich and luscious coffee. With their commitment to ethics and passion for regional Italy, Ethical Edibles earns a well-deserved spot on our list of London's best organic food shops.