Vegetarian wholefood store since 1979, and moved back into this space in Nov 2015. Specializes in organic food and gluten-free food. Many items are sold in bulk. Fresh fruits and vegetables, beans, rice, baby products, cereal, herbs and spices, frozen food, soy products, snacks, grains, beer and wine, personal care, and household products. Open Mon-Fri 9:00am-6:30pm, Sat 9:00am-5:00pm.
18 Reviews
First Review by Angst
CLRtraveller
Points +10716
Fresh produce and lots more - Edit
Very good healthfood store - vegetarian, organic, low-profit - with good-looking fresh produce, including lots of NZ apples (I’m here in April). Good vegan options. Rather small selection of vegan cheeses. Chilled and frozen items, pastries & breads, hot pot-pies (not every day). Large bulk section, with beans, grains, nuts, as well as household products. Many gluten-free items. Garden section attached.
Read morePromotes fair trade and ethically sourced products. The attached kitchen produces hummus, muesli, nut butters and brownies. (In the past, they offered takeaway meals, but not anymore.)
Piko is a workers co-operative and charitable trust. “We have a strong ethos of keeping our environmental footprint as low as possible.”
Note: 1.2% surcharge on credit card payments (May 2025).
Updated from previous review on 2025-05-02
Guest
Shiru
Points +3391
Savory Vegan Pies! Yes! - Edit
I had a super yummy vegan veggie pie from here. Also got some chocolate and tasty snacks. Really love the vibe of the place and what they stand for.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-07-07
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SamC
Points +70
Good vegan options - Edit
I like to grab hot savories and vegan health products, nice household items too! Skin care galore!😍
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KarmaVDuncan
Points +63
Always find somthing yummy - Edit
I love Piko, they are a co-op, and they have so many vegan and sustainable options. For all my chai lovers out there the goldenheart and hakanoa are the best. They also have more rare and unique items.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-05-07
Pros: Friendly staff , A vast array of grocery items
Cons: Expensive, Crowded when busy
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veganbeastnz
Points +64
Just okay - Edit
I'm sure many people would find this place great but for me I found it just okay they don't have the selection you would expect from a vegeterian store I'm vegan and didn't really find it catered to my needs
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ArchieFibonacci
Points +214
Good range, very expensive - Edit
Great selection of dry goods and specialty items, organic etc. Pricey as you would expect from a shop selling that kind of thing
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DaisyJanssen
Points +100
my everyday go to - Edit
the best of the best
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Sabrinski
Points +94
Nice store with great bulk products - Edit
Nice wee store which lots of options for a sustainable and healthy lifestyle. The tahini and maple syrup from the refill station are a must! 😊 Also got some organic vegetable plants - great!
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LC70PZJ70
Points +746
Good selection - Edit
Good selection of goods.
Read morePros: Good selection, Reasonable produce section
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JuanRuas
Points +284
Everyday groceries - Edit
Fair prices and awesome quality. Is a must if you want to buy organic food.
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AlineAnhaia
Points +971
Best place in town - Edit
Best place in town to buy bulk and organic food.
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Annjella
Points +11
Friendly & helpful staff - Edit
After touring the South Island for the past few days wth limited vegan and vegetarian items in conventional supermarkets, I'm glad I went today to stock up on my staples like eggs, gluten free bread, dairy-free cheese, nut milk, bulk foods, and snack items before continuing my holiday. The staff face helpful recommendations for which items to purchase.
Read morePros: Bulk food items, Variety of gluten-free bread, Assortment of dairy-free cheese
Cons: Some items were more expensive than anticipated
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WaitingForGodot
Points +719
Fabulous and well priced - Edit
On reading the reviews on HappyCow on this place and whole foods over the other side of town. We went straight to Wholefoods. What a disappointment!!! Today we decided to try Piko because it was so close to where we are staying. I can confidently inform that Piko is far superior and even cheaper than Wholefoods. The reviews I read are a year old so I can only assume they are out of date. Large range of hot vegan pies available at counter in hot biz. Great cafe next door also called The Herb Centre.
Read morePros: Has a good range, Well priced
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sglcklch
Points +3727
Nice selection. Cold staff. - Edit
Small place but very well-stocked. I could imagine this being my go-to grocery store if I lived here. Staff should lose some of that haughty attitude and could've been friendlier.
Read morePros: great selection
Cons: snooty staff
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CharlotteDrene
Points +163
Most excellent. - Edit
I could get lost in here. Sometimes I do.
Read moreNot because it's big and confusing, but because there are things I've never seen before and I forget who I am for a bit whilst looking at them and imagining them in my mouth.
Guest
misstracee
Points +766
piko. - Edit
sure, they stock some good things here, especially the little bird organics range. sadly, every time i go in there i get the holier-than-thou vibe from the staff. it's quite irritating. i now take my business to a friendlier organic shop and buy my little bird stuff direct from little bird.
Read morePros: little bird organics
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gr8vegan
Points +2357
Great little organic food store - Edit
Don't miss the vegan pie warmer! There is a nice selection of HOT vegan pies. Look at the codes on the side of the pie warmer, it'll show you the markings on top of the pies and the shape, such as round with three lines, etc. We did the vegan gluten free potato aduki bean pie and it was amazing! Great bulk foods, too. Great walk from the center of town along the Avon.
Read morePros: vegan pies
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Angst
Points +54
The best wholefood store in Christchurch - Edit
This shop does stock some vegan food items. Not extensive, but the best I found in Christchurch. They stock a few types of tofu and a small range of veggie (some vegan) sosages, burgers type stuff. Plus a small range of organic fruit and veg.
Read morePros: good marinated tofu, vegan snakc bars and choccy
Cons: a bit out of the way
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