About
Wholefoods Kitchen is the café side of Bendigo Wholefoods, a wholefoods greengrocer and bulk-foods store that has traded on Lyttleton Terrace since 1988. The shop carries bulk nuts and grains, organic spices, fresh produce, a large gluten-free range, eco cleaning products and toiletries, with a strong emphasis on local sourcing — most produce comes from within about 150 kilometres of Bendigo.
The kitchen-café puts that same produce on the plate, with a menu written for gluten-free, sugar-free, vegan and paleo eating. Signature 'wholebowls' pair salads with smoothies and vegan treats, all made in-house with seasonal, local and organic ingredients. There's also an edible-garden nursery on site.
Best For
A wholefoods shop and café in one — organic produce and bulk pantry staples, plus a seasonal, mostly plant-based menu.
What You'll Find
Organic produce
Bulk nuts & grains
Organic spices
Gluten-free range
Wholebowls
Vegan & paleo dishes
Edible-garden nursery
Good to Know
TypeWholefoods grocer, café & nursery
Since1988
FocusOrganic & local (within ~150km)
CaféGluten-free, vegan, paleo menu
AlsoBulk foods, eco goods
Opening Hours
Monday9:30 am – 2:30 pm
Tuesday9:30 am – 2:30 pm
Wednesday9:30 am – 2:30 pm
Thursday9:30 am – 2:30 pm
Friday9:30 am – 2:30 pm
Saturday8:30 am – 2:30 pm
SundayClosed
Café hours shown; the grocer may keep slightly different trading hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wholefoods Kitchen?
It is the café at Bendigo Wholefoods, a wholefoods greengrocer and bulk-foods store on Lyttleton Terrace, with a menu built around seasonal, local and organic produce.
What can you buy there?
Organic fresh produce, bulk nuts and grains, organic spices, a large gluten-free range, and eco cleaning products and toiletries — plus café meals.
Is the café vegan-friendly?
Yes — the menu is written with gluten-free, sugar-free, vegan and paleo eating in mind, including signature wholebowls and vegan treats.
What are the café hours?
The café trades Monday to Friday 9:30am to 2:30pm and Saturday 8:30am to 2:30pm.