Organic food and products retailer. Open Mon-Sat 9:00am-7:00pm, Sun 10:00am-6:00pm.
Organic food and products retailer. Open Mon-Sat 9:00am-7:00pm, Sun 10:00am-6:00pm.
9 Reviews
First Review by gr8vegan
Contributions +192
good options! - Edit
This place has all of your little vegan necessities! From nutritional yeast to cacao powders to superfood and protein bars, raw chocolate, crackers, vegan ice cream and desserts, tofu, vegan cheese and more! I usually pop in to get my favourite snacks such as popcorn, chocolates, little bird macaroons, little nice creams and bars! They also have a little area with some foods you can paper bag and takeaway such as bliss balls and some baking (not all vegan but clearly marked)
Contributions +100
Worth a stop for your bits - Edit
Surely no one does their full shop here because it's pretty pricey BUT for vegan meats, cheeses, cakes, beauty products, etc. you really can't beat it. They also have some bulk bins to help you reduce your packaging / waste. They have a small amount of off street parking which is very handy.
Pros: Good choice of vegan produce, Waste conscious
Cons: Pricey
Contributions +24
Gorgeous store, friendly staff, extensive range - Edit
Great range of vegan products and whatever they don't have, they're willing to order in at no extra cost. Lovely atmosphere in this store and free tea!
Contributions +912
Great store - Edit
Fabulous store with fresh produce, bulk foods, frozen items, treats and snacks, cosmetics and home care products and a large selection of canned and packaged goods. Friendly and helpful service.
Fresh, vegan soup available daily - the three I had during my stay in Wellington were delicious.
"Fruit & veg boxes, bulk goods, allergy-free foods, office deliveries, gifts, hospital deliveries, health & beauty."
Pros: fresh daily vegan soup, friendly staff, large selection
Contributions +38
Happy to help - Edit
In addition to the other comments (which I generally agree with), the staff here are keen to help - if there's a specific vegan item you're looking for (for example, vegan-sourced Omega-3-DHA capsules), they're happy to find it and get it in for you. After I enquired, they started stocking the DEVA range of vegan supplements.
I find most of their stuff a bit expensive and tend to go to supermarkets instead (you can get non-dairy cheese in New World at $2 less per block), but it's a good source for some of the harder to find stuff.
Pros: Staff happy to source specific items
Cons: Expensive compared to supermarket
Contributions +24
Vegan heaven - Edit
Having recently relocated to Wellington, I was delighted to stumble upon Commonsense organics. They have an incredible range of almost anything a vegan (in New Zealand at least) could ever wish for, from produce to cosmetics and everything in between, including vegan cheese! Although I would say the focus is definitely on the food side of things rather than skincare, makeup etc.
The store is extremely well set out and staff all seem very friendly. It is an essential visit for anyone with special dietary requirements living in Wellington. Prices aren't cheap, but that's to be expected.
Pros: Huge range, Central location
Cons: Limited range of cosmetics
Contributions +337
Food for the ethical and health conscious eater - Edit
Not only does Commonsense Organics have a full range of organic food products, it also caters to those on gluten-free or vegan diets. As a vegan, I shop there to get my fix of almond milk, non-gelatin sweets, non-dairy cheese, vegan friendly cosmetics and environmentally conscious household products. Yum!
Pros: Ethical company, Large vegan range, Organic fix!
Cons: Expensive, Inconvenient parking
Contributions +19
Good selection, clean premises, average staff - Edit
Commonsense Organics has a great range of stuff, including tempeh, soy cheeses, raw chocolate, and many other things your heart may desire. The fresh produce can sometimes be a bit unhappy looking, but it is a very clean shop. The staff don't seem overly interested in their jobs but generally know where to find things. Some things a bit overpriced, like biscuits and cake mixes. Can bring own container to fill with laundry liquid/dishwashing liquid/etc to save money and the planet.
Pros: good range, eco options, clean
Cons: bit expensive
Contributions +1287
Largest Organic retailer in NZ? - Edit
If I have the location correct, this was directly across from our hotel, museum hotel. Someone told me it is the largest organic retailer in NZ. Its OK. the produce was HORRIBLE the day we went, all wilted. I honestly have the best time at Woolworths, they have a decent organic area, soy milks, vegan soups, etc.
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