Vegan store in Glebe, and an online store. Stocks a wide range of products, including faux meat, vegan cheese, snacks, confectionery, drinks, handbags, wallets, personal care, vegan charity merchandise, and more. Founded 2001. Previously named The Cruelty Free Shop. Relocated from Glebe. Open Mon-Thu 11:00am-6:30pm, Fri 11:00am-5:00pm, Sat-Sun 10:00am-3:00pm.
45 Reviews
First Review by amaranth
Kat4Paramed
Points +822
A Store for Everything and More - Edit
This store has a huge variety, they sell accessories, they sell shoes, they sell sweets, they sell frozen foods, they sell vegan dog and cat food and they even sell desserts! Which was perfect after the visit to Soul Burger across the road.
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xinru_t
Points +8963
One-Stop Shop for Vegan Needs; Extremely Friendly Staff - Edit
Fully vegan grocery store selling meat and dairy alternatives, snacks and treats (including stocking fresh desserts from Funky Pies), cookbooks, skincare, bags and wallets, etc. What really stood out for me was the amazing staff! On the day I visited, Ruby was single-handedly running the store, and she was extremely friendly, kind, and patient. I was looking for Australian-made snacks as well as skincare incorporating native bush herbs as souvenirs to bring back to Singapore. Ruby ethusiastically helped to recommend suitable items, yet was not pushy at all. Very satisfied with my purchases - I'm happily muching my vegan versions of Tim Tams while writing this review in Singapore!
Read moreAlthough there are definitely places that sell some of the items at a slightly lower price, I understand that this store needs to make a profit, and I'm always happy to support vegan small businesses. I believe this is also a very convenient one-stop shop for anyone - locals and tourists alike - hoping to fulfil all their vegan needs. Located near the University of Sydney and the Saturday Market at Glebe Public School; also right across the street from the vegan eateries Soul Burger Glebe and Oh My Days Patisserie. Accessible by bus from Central Station or Museum Station.
Updated from previous review on 2023-07-09
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DavineMusic
Points +188
So nice to have all in one place - Edit
I’ve now ordered online and in store and it’s so exciting! The staff is vegan which is nice and recommends things and places to go. Sent us across the street to a vegan breakfast place called Oh My Days
Read morePros: They have all the things you’ve been looking for!
Cons: A tad expensive
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Fiona0797
Points +29
Great Variety of Vegan Products - Edit
This store has a wide range of different vegan food and ingredients that you cannot find in a general supermarket. Not only would you find vegan sausages or patties, but you could also find mock meat, which gives you many opportunities to have more variety to choose from. The only issue is that the prices are quite high, which could be out of my spending budget at times.
Read morePros: Nice small business, Friendly staff
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veganvirtues
Points +2836
Vegan grocery store - Edit
Great variety of vegan products many from UK, also my fav Fable mushrooms.
Read morePros: Great selection of vegan goods, Friendly staff
Cons: Opens bit late on Sundays 😄
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bongbong733
Points +14279
A little bit of everything - Edit
This small store offers a diversity of vegan products, ranging from food, cosmetics, bags to pet food. They have a large variety of things! Some of which are imported, while others are Australian products.
Read moreI had the impression that items are changing quickly. Whenever I visited, something had changed or went out of stock. Also, the order of products was not very systematic, because some items appeared in another shelf several times.
Prices are generally high (and may be higher than elsewhere). But staff is very friendly and you can collect points if you become a regular customer.
Pros: diversity
Cons: not very orderly, bit expensive
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CloudyClaudi
Points +458
100% vegan shopping - Edit
You don't have to waste any time checking ingredients as this has all been done for you.
Read moreThe store has a wide selection of products: sweet and savoury food, snacks, treats, frozen goods, "pet" food, beauty products and even a small selection of bags, shoes, wallets, books, etc.
Each season they get special items for Easter and Xmas so you never have to miss out during the holidays.
There are also often smaller brand pop ups in store showcasing their products and doing tastings.
Staff are very friendly and helpful.
Cons: You only want a grab a few things and walk out with multiple big bags full of goodies :)
Pros: All vegan, Best staff, Big selection
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GrayHorwitz
Points +2036
Awesome selection! Friendly atmosphere! - Edit
Such a great place for getting speciality vegan products. Great place for a gift or a treat as well. The world needs more places like this!!
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Happysoiboi
Points +1049
Love this place ❤️ - Edit
Where you can get absolutely everything and anything! The people that work here are always so nice. They have everything from frozen food, staples, vegan hand bags, vegan doc martens etc.
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AnnyNy
Points +749
Many options - Edit
Great variety of products. A lot of stuff in the fridges.
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Frangipanistreet
Points +221
Great choice of vegan food - Edit
Love this store, they have a great range of all vegan food, cosmetics and other articles. They have new articles all the time and the staff is very helpful if you are looking for something specific.
Read moreI recently tried their online ordering and it works very well even for chilled articles.
They also offer a vegan mystery box each month which is great value for money (just received my first one and it didn't have any sampling sizes in there like some other subscription boxes that I tried). Great store!
Pros: Huge range of vegan products, Friendly and helpful staff, Online delivery works very well
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MagicSoul
Points +56
Beautiful shop and great range of products! - Edit
The cruelty free shop is your one stop shop for everything vegan! I enjoying shopping here as it has a lovely relaxed atmosphere and friendly staff.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options , Friendly and passionate staff, Supports animal charities
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mountain.gal
Points +135
Great selection - Edit
Great selection. I really liked the frozen dumplings and cheese I got. They also have non-food things like cosmetics and household items.
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larissavb
Points +692
Lovely place - Edit
Great variety of frozen foods, ice cream, sweets, books, cosmetics and clothing
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scra8676
Points +26
Love this place - Edit
I love the cruelty free shop - their staff are really friendly and theres such a huge variety of items. Some things are a little expensive but you would pay the same for a meat alternative so I dont have an issue with that. Really wide range of items and vendors.
Read moreLove it!
Pros: Friendly staff, Nice vibe, Wide variety
Cons: Little expensive for some items
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HannahShania
Points +422
Tucked away - Edit
Walked here from town hall but once found it's a good shop. Open later than the one in Canberra. Very friendly service. I come here almost every fortnight because the vegan food I need isn't available in Coles or Woolies. They now have a birthday special too. Yesterday they asked for my birthdate and said there's some rewards. It's new so they aren't sure.
Read morePros: Vegan heaven (literally), Friendly staff, Easy to find
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GuiaVegano
Points +529
Awesome place all vegan! - Edit
It's inspirational, all items are vegan at this shop. The goods cover almost all categories, from wearable to food both packed/canned and frozen stuff. They also have some hot snacks if you are hungry.
Read morePros: All vegan, Frindly Staff, Fair price
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Vegan_Van_Girl
Points +629
Huge selection - Edit
Great for stocking up on fake meats, cheese, mayo, sweets, chips etc. Loads of options. Also has make up, handbags, shoes & household cleaning products.
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Sophieporedos
Points +94
Vegan food galore - Edit
The store is chock a block with delicious vegan food including cooking ingredients, cosmetics, clothing, bags and of course the vegan junk food. The options are incredible and they even have difficult to obtain vegan products such as liquid smoke. Whilst the prices are more expensive going on days such as Vegan Day Out, which I recommend even going to at least once, help you save money from other stores nearby and try the free food tastings of products you wouldn't normally buy. I also love how they support animal sanctuaries through merch and their donation box. Going here is a bit of a treat for me and I recommend checking it out if you are in need of a vegan junk food fix.
Read morePros: Great variety, Fun family events i.e Vegan Day Out, Supports animal charities
Cons: Expensive
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veganforearth
Points +41
I love this place - Edit
Love this place, sweet staff
Read morePros: Lots of vegan products
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triciclo83
Points +143
Amazing - Edit
Lots of choices, a section of clothes, shoes and t shirts. Amazing selection of chocolate . So nice to not check labels.
Read morePros: Wide variety , Friendly staff
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dazedkiwi
Points +724
Wide variety - Edit
Wide variety of cruelty free products. We particularly like the men’s Gaia shaving gels/creams. More expensive than supermarkets but stocks everything you need in one place. Staff are always friendly and helpful.
Read morePros: Discounted items, Wide variety , Friendly staff
Cons: Expensive
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Snailwhisperer
Points +1102
Great selection - Edit
Very expensive for most items, but a go-to place if you have any cravings or need to replicate a non-vegan recipe to make it vegan. There is something for everyone in this shop. Has an online store too and a good loyalty point system.
Read morePros: Everything is vegan, Very helpful staff, Huge variety - you WILL find what you need
Cons: Expensive
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meislnicoline
Points +939
Good choices - Edit
Love that you don’t have to check labels. They have so much to choose from; it’s a bit more expensive though.
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sousuneautrelentille
Points +327
Nice selection but very expensive - Edit
Went here today hoping to buy a few things, but the prices were so high that I couldn’t justify it to myself. If money’s not an issue, then you’ll find lots of great vegan products here, ranging from food to clothing to cleaning products to books and more. Too bad the prices are so high!
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Trambau
Points +2929
New world! - Edit
Have all kinds of vegan products like clothes, shoes, bags, comestics, food etc
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ShamusCT
Points +280
A museum of vegan foods - Edit
Good place to come when you’re trying to figure out what you can eat as a vegan, because there are some incredibly inventive foods here from all over the world, and people who will no doubt help you out. I buy a few things from here occasionally, but it can be expensive if you’re regularly shopping here. Just about everything is worth trying at least once though to get an idea for what vegan products are out there. I recommend the Ultimate Beefless Burgers, Vego bars (standard), and the tofutti icecream range. But there’s heaps of stuff here that I’ve also never tried, but love coming here to see what’s the latest and greatest in the vegan world
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