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The Quay Co-op is a workers op-operative, specialising in vegetarian, health and organic foods. We run a restaurant, coffee dock and 3 health food shops. The Quay Co-op is a workers op-operative based on Sullivan’s Quay, in the heart of Cork City. We run an acclaimed vegetarian restaurant, in-house bakery, & three whole food shops in Cork City, Ballincollig, and Carrigaline.
We’re committed to quality wholesome foods. We bake our own breads, produce all our meals daily, and source the best natural ingredients from both local suppliers and abroad. Our whole food shops boast a vast product line with competitive prices on organic & natural goods.
The Quay Co-op was founded in 1982 as a radical/alternative community project by a collective effort of feminist, lesbian & gay, environmental and other alternative groups and individuals. Throughout the 1980’s it provided a local base for the politics of the new social movements of the period – at a time when Irish society, and its economy, seemed to be going backwards rather than forwards.
In the changed environment of the 2000’s, Quay Co-op re-invented itself as a worker’s co- operative, running a successful vegetarian restaurant, organic food store and ‘in-house’ bakery. However, it still retains the personality and values of its radical origins.
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facebook.comFriends, would anyone be interested in helping out at our new book shop in the Co-op? Key Books is a not for profit, and so we are open the hours we can find volunteers to cover. We'd love to hear from anyone who likes books, and would be interested in being part of the voluntary team - just email us directly please at keybookscork@gmail.com :)
Around Carrigaline Friday 8th? 10 am to 2pm - pop by to see Ríona and check out these nice things....:)
Baby, it's cold out there, and rainy...But we're all fired up here with two stoves going round the clock and delicious food freshly cooked. Plus, the mince pies begin today!
More great food. Our own inhouse nut roasts are in our fridges, seeking good homes. A variety in the range to suit everyday meals to special lunches and Christmas itself! Also a special deal; just €6 for this pyramid of Meridian peanut butter, well, per tub!
Generally we don't do too much publicity on products, though we stand by everything we stock. However, the very nice people at Dr. Hauschka Skincare have given us a lovely prize to give out. Dr. H is going since 1935, and they deserve a little love for their holistic, biodynamic and beautifully naturally skincare. We love it, and carry a big range, including makeup. So here's a seasonal competition. Simply like and share this post - and in a week's time, we're giving out this Cleansing gift, worth €49.95. Simple as!
It's back! and in time for Thanksgiving. Get in soon for this pumpkin purée friends, it won't last long.
We're delighted to stock Oatly here in our shop, for those of you wanting to avoid dairy https://www.theguardian.com/sustainable-business/2017/aug/26/wow-no-cow-swedish-farmer-oats-milk-oatly
On sale here! https://www.facebook.com/thewormsthatsavedtheworld/posts/1976571549223110
we're very happy to be included in this handy guide to eating vegan in Ireland! :) http://magazine.menupages.ie/2017/11/03/a-vegan-guide-to-eating-out/
Congratulations to Spark and Kevin! On sale in our new bookshop opening this Saturday 12-5 :)
October / November brings us new veg in season, all the better to include in our recipes. All hail apples, turnip, chestnuts, beets, artichokes, pumpkin and nuts of all kinds :)
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