Taking their passion for fresh, honest, real food, Alison and Brett have crafted a menu of salads for summer and soups and stews for the cooler months, with plenty of options for the vegetarian, vegan and raw foodie. The cabinet bursts with salads that will change depending on what seasonal produce can be sourced from the Rocklea Markets. This week’s selection saw a Baby Potato and Pea Salad with dill and green tahini dressing, a Quinoa, Kale and Roasted Nectarine Salad, a Lentil, Walnut, Beetroot and Turmeric combination, as well as a Carrot Salad with almonds and grapes scattered throughout.

Botanica also makes its own muesli and vegan aioli and pesto, possibly expanding to bottling the salad dressings in the near future. Emma & Tom’s still and sparkling juices can be found in the fridge, while sweet treats tempt passersby from the front window. Lush-looking coconut and chocolate cookies sit alongside muffins bursting with berries, raw brownies and strawberry-topped lemon cupcakes, with most treats gluten free. Salads come in small, medium and large takeaway boxes – depending on how many people you’re feeding – and you’re able to sample a selection within each box.

Botanica
Shop 9, 1 Enoggera Terrace, Red Hill
Ph: 07 3367 3334
Open: Tuesday to Friday 10:00 am to 7:30 pm, Saturday to Sunday 9:00 am to 5:30 pm