Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Organic Wholefood Shop in York
Established in 1972, Alligator has been a family-run organic wholefood shop serving York and surrounding areas for nearly five decades. We specialise in providing a wide range of organic groceries, fresh produce, vegan foods, and eco-friendly household products, prioritising low-waste practices since our inception. Our commitment to sustainability includes selling unpackaged goods and refills for cleaning and body care products, alongside partnerships with local producers like Botton Village Creamery and Bluebird Bakery. We exclusively stock vegetarian and cruelty-free items, ensuring ethical sourcing and environmental responsibility.With daily deliveries of organic produce and a focus on community relationships, we combine traditional values with modern eco-conscious solutions. Our teams expertise in organic retail spans generations, offering customers trusted guidance and high-quality products. We adapt to challenges like the pandemic while maintaining our core principles of sustainability and customer care. Our shop reflects decades of experience in promoting healthy, ethical, and environmentally friendly lifestyles through food and household essentials.
Services
Organic groceries
Vegan foods
Local produce
Eco-friendly products
Sourdough bread
Details
- Year established: 1972
Highlights and features
- We have nearly 50 years of experience in organic retail.
- We prioritise low-waste and eco-friendly shopping solutions.
- We partner directly with local organic producers.
- We exclusively stock vegetarian and cruelty-free products.
- We offer daily deliveries of fresh organic produce.
What people say
Wide organic selection
Eco-conscious practices
Supports local producers
Friendly staff
Services
Organic groceries
We provide a comprehensive selection of organic grocery items, including rice, flour, oats, dried fruits, nuts, and spices. Our products cater to health-conscious customers seeking ethically sourced, chemical-free staples. By buying in bulk and eliminating excess packaging, we ensure affordability and sustainability for our community.
Vegan foods
Our vegan range includes samosas, bhajis, and specialty plant-based ingredients. We ensure all products are free from animal derivatives and tested cruelty-free. This service supports dietary preferences while maintaining nutritional value and culinary diversity for conscious consumers.
Local produce
We source fresh organic fruit and vegetables from local growers like Nevils apples and Bluebird Bakerys sourdough. This reduces transportation emissions and supports regional agriculture. Customers benefit from seasonal, high-quality produce with transparent supply chains.
Eco-friendly products
We offer refillable household cleaning and body care products to reduce plastic waste. Our low-waste model includes unpackaged dry goods, allowing customers to bring their own containers. This approach aligns with our long-standing commitment to environmental stewardship since 1972.
Sourdough bread
Daily deliveries of sourdough bread from Bluebird Bakery provide customers with freshly baked, organic options. Our partnership with local bakers ensures traditional methods and high-quality ingredients. This service supports small businesses while offering a staple for healthy diets.
Questions
What makes Alligator Wholefoods unique?
We combine nearly 50 years of organic retail experience with a commitment to low-waste practices and partnerships with local producers like Botton Village Creamery.
Do you offer vegan products?
Yes, we provide a dedicated vegan range including samosas, bhajis, and specialty ingredients, all free from animal testing and derivatives.
Are your products eco-friendly?
We prioritise sustainability through refillable cleaning products, unpackaged dry goods, and minimal packaging to reduce environmental impact.
What are your current opening hours?
We’re open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday from 9am to 6pm, closed on Thursdays and Sundays.
Do you source locally?
Yes, we collaborate with local growers and producers such as Nevil’s apples and Bluebird Bakery to support regional agriculture and reduce transportation emissions.
