A brilliant antidote to the corporate takeover - Edit
Recently it seems as though health food chains are taking hold in the city of Bilbao, hence the risk of small shops being put out of business. Fully vegetarian Kresala is the type of place I truly want to survive, despite covid19 or any other crises. For one thing, staff are super friendly, unpretentious and welcoming, especially the very energetic owner, Aintzina. Their produce is nothing less than stellar; either organic, or from their own crops in nearby Kortezubi. Admittedly it's a little annoying and time-consuming that they stopped stating the prices on the products (you need to instead scan the barcode by the till), but it's only a minor inconvenience. Prices are reasonable, and it seems like a place where customers want to hang out, rather than strictly run their errands. In conclusion, a very pleasant experience while in the old town.
Update July 2024: no longer a vegetarian place, which perhaps makes sense on business grounds.. but it's still a bummer, obviously. Sadly lowering the rating to 4 stars as per HappyCow's guidelines.
Tienda pequeñita en el casco viejo de Bilbao. Tienen selección de frutas, verduras, legumbres y semillas a granel así como productos procesados veganos en un frigorífico (seitán, tofu, hamburguesas, queso vegano...).
Tienen también muchos productos orgánicos y ecológicos.
One of the first to open.
Located in the casco viejo.
Offers lots of fresh ingredients some local some imported from far away.
Lots of food without packaging (fill your own bag/container).
Very nice little organic store with many vegan products. Also offers vegan cheese, vegan yogurt and vegan ice-cream.
Note that the prices are not displayed on the shelf or on the products (which probably allows them to have more products), but there is an electronic scanner near the cashier to determine the price of a product. Prices were not higher than in other organic stores.
6 Reviews
First Review by Vitxo
mik
Points +4883
A brilliant antidote to the corporate takeover - Edit
Recently it seems as though health food chains are taking hold in the city of Bilbao, hence the risk of small shops being put out of business. Fully vegetarian Kresala is the type of place I truly want to survive, despite covid19 or any other crises. For one thing, staff are super friendly, unpretentious and welcoming, especially the very energetic owner, Aintzina. Their produce is nothing less than stellar; either organic, or from their own crops in nearby Kortezubi. Admittedly it's a little annoying and time-consuming that they stopped stating the prices on the products (you need to instead scan the barcode by the till), but it's only a minor inconvenience. Prices are reasonable, and it seems like a place where customers want to hang out, rather than strictly run their errands. In conclusion, a very pleasant experience while in the old town.
Read moreUpdate July 2024: no longer a vegetarian place, which perhaps makes sense on business grounds.. but it's still a bummer, obviously. Sadly lowering the rating to 4 stars as per HappyCow's guidelines.
Updated from previous review on 2020-07-25
Guest
pestri
Points +2588
Productos veganos - Edit
Tienda pequeñita en el casco viejo de Bilbao. Tienen selección de frutas, verduras, legumbres y semillas a granel así como productos procesados veganos en un frigorífico (seitán, tofu, hamburguesas, queso vegano...).
Read moreTienen también muchos productos orgánicos y ecológicos.
Pros: Personal muy amable, Productos a granel
Cons: Los precios no están marcados en el producto
Guest
Fabs
Points +165
Historic organic shop - Edit
One of the first to open.
Read moreLocated in the casco viejo.
Offers lots of fresh ingredients some local some imported from far away.
Lots of food without packaging (fill your own bag/container).
Pros: local organic products, wide choice, fresh products
Guest
Claas
Points +180
Large selection of vegan products - Edit
Very nice little organic store with many vegan products. Also offers vegan cheese, vegan yogurt and vegan ice-cream.
Read moreNote that the prices are not displayed on the shelf or on the products (which probably allows them to have more products), but there is an electronic scanner near the cashier to determine the price of a product. Prices were not higher than in other organic stores.
Updated from previous review on 2018-05-07
Pros: Vegan ice cream , Vegan cheese, Bulk sortiment
Cons: No prices on shelfs
Guest
mariofp77
Points +121
Great place for shopping - Edit
A wide variety of ecologic products in the old town of Bilbao. Many vegetarian and vegan ones as well.
Read morePros: Not too big, Many products, Placed in the old town
Guest
Vitxo
Points +506
Great place to shop!! - Edit
Wide variety of vegetarian and vegan items. Specialized on ecologic products.
Read morePros: excellent food, healthy products
Guest
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