Eastside Cafe
How fresh are the veggies on your plate? Fresh from the organic garden of this Austin original. Check out their Pitchforks & Tablespoons cooking and gardening store, or take advantage of their horticultural expertise at one of their garden workshops.
2113 Manor Rd., 476-5858.
www.eastsidecafeaustin.com.
Bossa Nova
This new gem in East Austin offers organic coffee that's even fairer to the farmer than fair trade. Ask them why and get an eye-opening education!
2121 E. Sixth, 478-8700. info@bossanovaaustin.com,
www.bossanovaaustin.com.
Katz Coffee
Katz's carries a wide range of different organic coffees, teas, and Torani-flavored syrups, most of which are fair trade and bird friendly. Some coffees and espresso come decaffeinated.
2450 Louisiana St., #221,
Houston, Texas, 713/864-3338.
www.katzcoffee.com.
Progress Coffee
This sophisticated brick cafe just east of the highway is all kinds of green: reclaimed and recycled building materials, biodegradable products, low-energy lighting, and a righteous lot of love for the artists and the ecolife of Austin.
500 San Marcos, 493-0963.
www.progresscoffee.com.
Central Market
HEB's baby, Central Market is all about the food and all about the
good food … in other words organic, natural, local, and downright tasty foods.
4001 N. Lamar, 206-1000
4477 S. Lamar, 899-4300.
www.centralmarket.com.
Wheatsville Food Co-op
This local jewel knows that all the gas consumed by hauling groceries around from store to store is ridiculous when there is high quality, organic farms and meats right here in Central Texas. This co-op supports the local community and is dedicated to being proactive.
3101 Guadalupe, 478-2667.
www.wheatsville.com.
Chow Baby!
This one-of-a-kind delivery service offers five-star organic food, made with local ingredients and your well-being in mind.
www.chowbabyaustin.com.
Eastside Cafe
How fresh are the veggies on your plate? Fresh from the organic garden of this Austin original. Check out their Pitchforks & Tablespoons cooking and gardening store, or take advantage of their horticultural expertise at one of their garden workshops.
2113 Manor Rd., 476-5858.
www.eastsidecafeaustin.com.
Austin Farmers' Market
Tomatillos, watermelons, spelt muffins, kale! Crafts, soaps, classes! The Austin Farmers' Market is the bread and butter of the green community. Get to know the folks who grow your food. Wednesdays at the Triangle and Saturdays at Republic Square Park. Live music, free parking!
4600 Guadalupe, 236-0074. info@sustainablefoodcenter.org,
www.austinfarmersmarket.org.
Central Market
HEB's baby, Central Market is all about the food and all about the
good food … in other words organic, natural, local, and downright tasty foods.
4001 N. Lamar, 206-1000.
www.centralmarket.com.
Clif Bar
Not just a range of organic treats. Join Clif Bar in the fight for global cooling by purchasing a $2 cool tag. Proceeds go to NativeEnergy's Windbuilder program to minimize carbon emissions.
1610 Fifth,
Berkeley, Calif., 800/254-3227.
www.clifbar.com.
Green Leaf Organics
Delivery service working with local organic farmers. The produce is home delivered on a weekly or biweekly basis. They also carry a variety of organic grocery items such as coffee, beef, chicken, and eggs.
Lockhart, Texas, 512/921-5037. tiffany@greenleaforganics.com,
www.greenleaforganics.com.
Greenling Organic Delivery Service
Organic products at grocery-store prices delivered straight to your kitchen door. Online ordering brings home-delivery boxes of fresh, organic produce anywhere in Austin weekly or biweekly. Choose from their list of packages, or swap contents out for your favorite fruits and veggies; they even do wholesale. Web site includes tips and recipes.
3913 Todd Ln. #618, 888/789-2352, 440-8449. grace@greenling.com,
www.greenling.com.
H-E-B
Get your compact fluorescent lightbulbs here! And don't forget, they're eligible for Austin Energy CFL rebates! (See Web site for all locations.)
Hancock Center, 1000 E. 41st, 459-6513.
www.heb.com.
Ingrid's Bodega
The first organic corner market on the Eastside! Three cheers for Ingrid and her darling bodega, offering a good selection of natural packaged and fresh foods in a charming li'l spot.
1111-A Chicon, 476-1448. ingrids_bodega@sbcglobal.net.
Local Harvest
Tracking farmers' markets and other ways growers get their products to their own communities, this online resource shows you where to find the freshest, locally grown produce.
220 21st Ave.,
Santa Cruz, Calif., 831/475-8150.
www.localharvest.org.
Sun Harvest
Wild Oats Marketplace may have changed the name of their Texas stores to Sun Harvest, but they've kept the dedication to gourmet organic and natural ingredients for a healthy, tasty lifestyle.
2917 W. Anderson, 444-6313
4006 S. Lamar, 444-3079.
www.wildoats.com.
Sunset Valley Farmers Market
Yes, Sunset Valley
is good for something other than giving out traffic violations! Gorge on the goodness every Saturday, from vegetables to crafts, blackberries to wind chimes. You can even get a massage while you're at it.
Toney Burger Activity Center, 3200 Jones Rd., 443-0143, 280-1976. info@svfm.org,
www.svfm.org.
Sweet Berry Farm
These pick-your-own-berry patches (in Marble Falls and Lexington) also offer homemade ice cream. Farm tours available.
1801 FM 1980,
Marble Falls, Texas, 830/798-1462. fruitman@sweetberryfarm.com
1628 FM 696 E., Lexington, Texas, 979/773-2200. sweetberry@bluebon.net,
www.sweetberryfarm.com.
Wheatsville Food Co-op
This local jewel knows that all the gas consumed by hauling groceries around from store to store is ridiculous when there is high quality, organic farms and meats right here in Central Texas. This co-op supports the local community and is dedicated to being proactive.
3101 Guadalupe, 478-2667.
www.wheatsville.com.
Whole Foods Market
This Austin original phenomenon-of-a-store offers only organic and natural foods. Whole Foods supports local businesses and growers, and they utilize solar power at some locations. With their help, you can calculate your carbon footprint and learn ways to minimize your daily emissions.
525 N. Lamar, 476-1206
9607 Research #300, 345-5003.
www.wholefoodsmarket.com.
Wild Oats Marketplace
Whole Foods sister-in-law, these two companies merged to make the organic more prolific and to better serve consumers. In every other state they are Wild Oats, but in Texas, they are Sun Harvest.
1821 30th St.,
Boulder, Colo., 800/494-WILD.
www.wildoats.com.
NadaMoo!
Eco-friendly, all-organic, agave-sweetened ice treats, sold around Austin (check their Web site for retailers or how to stock it on your shelves). No genetically modified ingredients, no dairy, no sugar, so yummy.
3112 Windsor Rd. Ste. A-138, 800/522-7633. info@nadamoo.com,
www.nadamoo.com.
Cosmic Cafe
A gourmet Indian-inspired vegetarian menu is just the beginning with this global-thinking mini-chain (try their sister site in Dallas).
1110 West Lynn, 482-0950.
www.cosmiccafeaustin.com.
Alexander Family Farm
All-natural, grass-finished, and pasture-raised beef, turkeys, chickens, lamb, and eggs. Eggs are available at the farm, Fresh Plus markets, Wheatsville Co-op, and Farm to Market Grocery. Free tours for customers; no community-supported-agriculture subscriptions at this time.
3700 Victorine Ln.,
Del Valle, Texas, 512/247-4455.
www.localharvest.org.
Angel Valley Organic Farm
Certified organic vegetable farm with stands in Jonestown on Saturdays and on Jollyville Road in Austin on Wednesdays. No community-supported-agriculture subscriptions currently available.
18405 Angel Valley Dr.,
Leander, Texas, 512/267-2785. jo@angelvalleyfarms.com,
www.angelvalleyfarms.com.
Bandera Grassland
All natural, grass-fed and finished Texas longhorn beef. The livestock is not fed grain, or feeds containing animal byproducts or antibiotics. Now only available by the carcass to individuals.
P.O. Box 122,
Tarpley, Texas, 830/562-2333. info@banderagrassland.com,
www.banderagrassland.com.
Barnison Farm
They raise naturally grown, grass-fed, pastured chickens, Cornish Rock game hens, ducks, and turkeys, as well as eggplants and tomatoes through summer and fall. Available at Downtown Austin Farmers' Market beginning June 16.
9116 Hwy. 183 S., 964-3136. poultry@barnisonfarm.com,
www.barnisonfarm.com.
Betsy Ross' Grass-fed Beef
Naturally grown, grass-fed, grass-finished beef. Available at Peoples Rx, the flagship Whole Foods, and in Taylor at Olde Thyme Gardens. No Community Supported Agriculture subscriptions or farm tours at this time.
410 CR 493,
Granger, Texas, 512/862-3240. betsy@rossfarm.com,
www.rossfarm.com.
Boggy Creek Farm
This certified organic market farm is located on a 5-acre East Austin historic property and produces vegetables, greens, fruits, herbs, flowers, and farm eggs. Farm tours available.
3414 Lyons, 926-4650. info@boggycreekfarm.com,
www.boggycreekfarm.com.
Coyote Creek Farm
The organic feed mill here sustains the naturally grown beef, which is available by the whole or half-carcass directly to the consumer. Eggs are also available exclusively through Whole Foods.
13431 Klaus Ln.,
Elgin, Texas, 512/940-5663. jerry.cunningham@coyotecreekfarm.com,
www.coyotecreekfarm.org.
Flying Pony Farm
Raises transitional pork. No community-supported-agriculture subscriptions or farm tours available.
Smithville, Texas, 512/237-3561.
www.localharvest.org.
Food You Can Trust
Pastured, heritage chickens and eggs, raised naturally with no drugs or genetic modification. Raw milk from Pepper the cow, who is milked by hand. This year the beef from Pepper's son Brownie is also for sale. Eggs available at the Whole Foods' Downtown location. Farm tours available.
15811 Giese Ln.,
Manor, Texas, 512/281-1021. eggs@foodyoucantrust.com,
www.foodyoucantrust.com.
Green Gate Farms
Family farm using organic sustainable methods to grow heritage and heirloom vegetables, herbs and flowers, as well as naturally grown, pastured pork. Spring and fall CSA memberships are available. Farm tours by appointment. Produce available at the Manor Farmers' Market as well the family farm stand.
8604 FM 969 (MLK & Decker), 926-2436. greengatefarms@gmail.com,
www.greengatefarms.net.
Green Leaf Organics
Delivery service working with local organic farmers. The produce is home delivered on a weekly or biweekly basis. They also carry a variety of organic grocery items such as coffee, beef, chicken, and eggs.
Lockhart, Texas, 512/921-5037. tiffany@greenleaforganics.com,
www.greenleaforganics.com.
Greenling Organic Delivery Service
Organic products at grocery-store prices delivered straight to your kitchen door. Online ordering brings home-delivery boxes of fresh, organic produce anywhere in Austin weekly or biweekly. Choose from their list of packages, or swap contents out for your favorite fruits and veggies; they even do wholesale. Web site includes tips and recipes.
3913 Todd Ln. #618, 888/789-2352, 440-8449. grace@greenling.com,
www.greenling.com.
Hairston Creek Farm
Certified organic vegetables, herbs, and fruits. Large variety of mixed vegetables, strawberries, and blackberries available at Sunset Valley Farmers Market and some local grocery stores. Community-supported-agriculture subscriptions and farm tours are available.
4300 CR #335,
Burnet, Texas, 512/756-8380. info@hairstoncreekfarm.com,
www.hairstoncreekfarm.com.
Hands of the Earth Farm
For a fee, members work the land and share the harvest. A minimum of five work hours per week is required. Participants receive a bag of organic groceries each week during the harvest. Surplus harvest is donated to local organizations.
7651 Delwau, 386-7636. oasisgardener@hotmail.com,
www.handsoftheearth.com.
Henry's Chickens
Henry L. runs a family farm in Webberville, whose chickens, goats, and sheep are favored by Austinites for their freshness. Henry himself is a darling – and if you buy chicken(s) for your back yard, he'll happily tell you (and your kids) all he knows.
926-1773.
Home Sweet Farm
Organic produce travels less than 60 miles and is available weekly to be picked up at the farm or at drop sites. Farm tours by appointment. Community-supported-agriculture subscriptions available.
7800 FM 2502,
Brenham, Texas, 979/251-9922. info@homesweetfarm.com,
www.homesweetfarm.com.
Johnsons Backyard Garden
More than 75 types of vegetables and herbs and 5 acres of pecans. CSA subscriptions available. Free-range eggs, organic coffee, and grass-fed beef are also available from the farm.
9515 Hergotz Ln., 386-5273.
www.johnsonsbackyardgarden.com.
Miller Creek Lavender Farm
Specializes in 22 varieties of naturally grown, organic-exempt lavender. Find picnic tables, plenty of benches, and shaded parking. Don't miss the gift shop and butterfly garden.
8453 Miller Creek Loop,
Johnson City, Texas, 512/934-1616. droets@hotmail.com,
www.millercreeklavender.com.
NadaMoo!
Eco-friendly, all-organic, agave-sweetened ice treats, sold around Austin (check their Web site for retailers or how to stock it on your shelves). No genetically modified ingredients, no dairy, no sugar, so yummy.
3112 Windsor Rd. Ste. A-138, 800/522-7633. info@nadamoo.com,
www.nadamoo.com.
Peach Creek Farm
Producers of free-range Berkshire pork; pasture-raised, milk-fed beef; free-range poultry; and seasonal produce. Find their food at the Austin Farmers' Market or sample the menu at the family's restaurant, the Bull & Boar.
375 Peach Creek Rd.,
Rosansky, Texas, 830/839-4810.
www.peachcreekfarm.us.
Pecan Creek Farm
Eggs from free-range, free-roam chickens will be available again in July from the Taylor Farmers' Market on Saturdays. Now raising grass-fed Lowline Angus for 2008.
1215 CR 415,
Taylor, Texas, 512/365-5840.
www.localharvest.org.
Pure Luck Texas
Certified organic produce, vegetables, herbs, and flowers. Organic, artisan, handmade cheeses from Alpine and Nubian dairy goats.
101 Twin Oaks Trail,
Dripping Springs, Texas, 512/858-7034.
www.purelucktexas.com.
Seasons Aquafarm
The mission of this licensed Texas fish farm is "the development of environmentally conscious solutions for raising organic food fish through the use of Closed Recirculating Filter systems."
2217 Downing,
Leander, Texas, 512/259-3444.
www.localharvest.org.
Sembra Citrus
Organically grown citrus from the semitropical Rio Grande Valley. Marrs oranges and Rio Red grapefruits are available at the downtown Austin Farmers' Market. Their fruit is also available through Johnson's Backyard Community Supported Agriculture.
2207 S. Fifth #115, 293-1171.
www.localharvest.org.
Sunset Valley Farmers Market
Yes, Sunset Valley
is good for something other than giving out traffic violations! Gorge on the goodness every Saturday, from vegetables to crafts, blackberries to wind chimes. You can even get a massage while you're at it.
Toney Burger Activity Center, 3200 Jones Rd., 443-0143, 280-1976. info@svfm.org,
www.svfm.org.
Sweet Berry Farm
These pick-your-own-berry patches (in Marble Falls and Lexington) also offer homemade ice cream. Farm tours available.
1801 FM 1980,
Marble Falls, Texas, 830/798-1462. fruitman@sweetberryfarm.com,
www.sweetberryfarm.com.
Tecolote Farms
Local supporters of community-supported agriculture with CSA subscriptions available for the 2008 season. Farm tours are by appointment only for members. Produce available at the Sunset Valley and Downtown Austin farmers' markets.
16301 Decker Lake Rd.,
Manor, Texas, 512/276-7008. tecolotefarm@juno.com,
www.localharvest.org.
Twelve Gates Ranch
Raw goat milk, goat chevre, goat queso blanco, goat buttermilk, goat sour cream, goat kefir, goat yogurt, and goat marinated feta. Eggs are available occasionally. No community-supported-agriculture subscriptions. Farm tours available.
PO Box 321,
Prairie Lea, Texas
, 78661-0321. rawgoatmilk@twelvegates.us,
www.twelvegates.us.
White Egret Farm
Handmade, drug-free healthy yogurt, goat's milk, cheese, meats, and turkeys are produced at this lush, friendly, ecological small farm. Just 10 minutes east of Austin.
15704 Webberville Rd., 276-7408.
www.whiteegretfarm.com.
White Mountain
Organic and whole-food yogurt, tofu, dips, and vegetarian fajitas, barbecue and tamales, sold through Whole Foods, HEB, and other stores around town.
3301 E. Fifth, 385-4711. info@whitemountainfoods.com,
www.whitemountainfoods.com.
Wild Type Ranch
Raised without hormones or confinement, and primarily grass-fed, you'll find registered Red Angus and Black Angus cattle, custom-processed, natural beef, and registered breeding stock. Ten percent of proceeds go to local family and domestic violence assistance and prevention programs.
2414 Brookhollow Terrace,
Georgetown, Texas, 512/826-2218. beef@wildtyperanch.com,
www.localharvest.org.
Cosmic Cafe
A gourmet Indian-inspired vegetarian menu is just the beginning with this global-thinking mini-chain (try their sister site in Dallas).
1110 West Lynn, 482-0950.
www.cosmiccafeaustin.com.
Mr. Natural
Creating Mexican cuisine with all-natural ingredients, this diner/bakery caters to vegetarian, vegan, wheat-free, and dairy-free palates plus sells ingredients and dietary supplements in its heath food store.
2414-A S. Lamar, 916-9223
1901 E. Cesar Chavez, 477-5228.
www.mrnatural-austin.com.
Nu Age Cafe
Doing things to vegetables that would make the most die-hard carnivore drool, these experts of all things exotic and vegetarian emphasize organic on their menu. Vegans with a sweet tooth can gorge guilt-free, since they sweeten with agave.
2425 Exposition, 469-9390. unm56@sbcglobal.net.
