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IT'S OUR 25TH BIRTHDAY!!!

Our independent, family-owned and run business is celebrating 25 years of serving up fresh organic goodness.
It's hard to believe it was so long ago that we opened the doors to Rhubarb HQ in the iconic Preston Market.
We're overwhelmed with gratitude to be able to work in such a wonderful place - day in, day out.

Full to the brim with unique and independent family-owned businesses like ours, we cherish the market as a gathering place and somewhere to celebrate our beautifully diverse community.
It's so precious and robust all in the same breath, and our mission is for it to be here for many years to come.

Our staff are such a creative bunch, offering so much of themselves, and are one of the top reasons Rhubarb feels so special.
Thank you team - we're so grateful to be surrounded by you.

We also deeply appreciate the ongoing support of our customers who choose to shop local and spend their money with us.
It's what's kept us going all those years.

Also a big shout out to the biodynamic/organic farmers and small local producers who mindfully tend the soil, growing high quality, pesticide-free produce brimming with nutrients.
We value being part of these supply chains that don't rely on corporate multinational systems.

We hope there will be many more special birthdays ahead!

Most importantly, we'd like to acknowledge that our business sits on traditional, sacred, unceded Wurundjeri land.
Weaving this awareness into how we turn up each day to serve our community is our practice.

ALWAYS WAS. ALWAYS WILL BE.

To our valued Rhubarb customers,

Everyone knows that we offer up super fresh, certified organic fruit and vegetables 7 days a week here at the bustling Preston Market. We’ve been serving our community for over 25 years and it’s a given.
Some people are surprised to discover that we also stock a huge range of groceries including many vegan, gluten-free, and lactose-free options that aren’t readily available in big supermarket chains. We support many small local producers who create beautiful, healthy products from scratch.

We also feature a vast bulk section that includes nuts, seeds, flours, grains, spices, cleaners and hair products. It is fair to say that we are a ONE-STOP SHOP.

The Rhubarb cafe is top-notch and serviced by the friendliest baristas in town. We use the very best certified organic ingredients to ensure that you can get your hot beverage fix with a clear conscience. This quick checklist shows just how bona fide our planet-happy credentials are:

  • top quality certified organic and fair trade certified blend of coffee
  • plant-based organic specialty chai 
  • depending on your preference we use either Schulz Organic Dairy milk or a range of certified organic plant-based milk
  • our takeaway cups are compostable, you can bring your own reusable cup or sit and relax at our cafe.

And don’t forget to look out for our vegan treats, organic soups or choose from a seasonal freshly squeezed juice.

Looking forward to seeing you around the store,

Haydn, Sue and the Rhubarb team xx

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ABOUT US

When we first started at the Preston Market in 2000 we were looking for a way of working together and balancing the demands of a young family as well as being able to provide them with the most fresh and delicious organic produce.  

Fast forward to the present day and we still love our jobs!  We also enjoy trading in the vibrant and bustling local market that is our home. 

After 20 years in the Preston Market we opened our brand new store (the third incarnation in 20 years and our largest store yet) in late 2019. We have increased our household and bulk food ranges and now have a cute little cafe on the corner of our shop.  Come and visit soon.

- Haydn and Sue (pictured)

(Listen to this podcast where Sue was interviewed about being a woman in small business and learn about the history of Rhubarb Rhubarb + our business philosophy.) You can also read about our participation in Open Table - a charity organisation that provides food relief in our local area.

NEWS FROM AROUND OUR STORE

RHUBARB CAFE

Our cafe is open everyday until 3pm.
While you are at it you can fuel your shopping experience with a SUCCARA BAKES MUFFIN, a raw vegan MANUKO bar or choose from a variety of BACK ALLEY BAKES cafe goodies.

BULK GOODS

We feature a vast bulk section that includes canister dispensaries filled with nuts, seeds, flours, grains, spices, cleaners, hair and body products. Plus slabs of tins, juices, plant milk. We also sell our potatoes in bulk. It's fair to say we are a ONE-STOP-SHOP.

TOTALLY TOTES

Our new range of tote bags have landed. Modelled by our in-house super-model Sue, and featuring designs by our ever-awesome graphic designer Tim Baker, these hand printed canvas beauties are super sturdy and fit for purpose.

GROCERIES! GROCERIES! GROCERIES!

Aisles and aisles of them. We stock a huge range of groceries including many vegan, gluten-free, and lactose-free options that aren't readily available in big supermarket chains. We support many small local producers who create beautitful and healthy products from scratch.

SOUPS

We have spent the past few months creating delicious healthy vegan soup options for you to enjoy at our cafe bar and our customers are loving them. We offer a choice of two delicious options. Roll up. You won't belive how tasty they are.

WE GIVE A CRAP

We definitely give a crap about you and are well-stocked in all the essentials. WHO GIVES A CRAP is made without trees and 50% of their profits are donated to build toilets for those in need. They have just made their biggest donation by far - $5.85 million dollars!