Hidden down a city lane-way, discover Coffs Harbour\u2019s best kept secret; Raw Bar by @chocdaisy. Coffs Harbour\u2019s first 100% plant based and gluten free takeaway is a real foodie find. Specialising in handmade chocolates, treats and nourishing snacks, this tiny takeaway is worth seeking out.<\/p>\n
The Raw Bar Story<\/strong><\/p>\n Energetic owner Amy Barrett is a picture of health, a glowing endorsement for the raw food movement. Originally a florist, Amy\u2019s passion for holistic health and nutrition and her personal journey of eliminating dairy, gluten and refined sugars from her diet led her on a path to creating healthy and nutritious treats. Raised as a vegetarian and influenced by her mother\u2019s love of cooking, this self-taught cook creates incredible snacks and treats that are bursting with colour and flavour – you won\u2019t even notice they\u2019re healthy!<\/p>\n Amy says \u201cthe most satisfying thing for me is seeing children with food allergies realise they can eat anything in the store, they\u2019re faces just light up.\u201d<\/p>\n Raw Food Movement<\/strong><\/p>\n Plant based cafes and restaurants are on trend in Australia, with vegan and vegetarian diets becoming the mainstream.\u00a0 Coupled with food allergies on the rise especially with children, Raw Bar is becoming a popular choice for people with specific dietary requirements.<\/p>\n Amy says, \u201cEven though the raw food movement has been around for years, people are becoming far more aware of what they are consuming, how it makes them feel and also where it comes from. Ethical farming practices and the environment are huge factors for people today, and eating in that way of course goes hand in hand with the plant food movement. Mindful eating good food with purpose is a win\/win.\u201d<\/p>\n Raw Food Menu<\/strong><\/p>\n Popular treats at Raw Bar include the indulgent Salted Caramel White Chocolate and Macadamia Dessert and for a touch of nostalgia bars such as \u201cCheery Ripe\u201d offer all the Cherry Ripe flavours you\u2019ve come to love, but in an organic and healthier form.<\/p>\n All the items on the menu at Raw Bar are vegan, gluten free, organic and made from locally sourced produce. Amy shops at farmers markets and stalls for seasonal produce to create her healthy and delicious salads and snacks. Discussing her passion for local produce Amy says, \u201cI love that I get to chat to the person who has grown that plant, who has cared for it and nourished it so that I can pass that on! It\u2019s real food grown with love and so fresh, which means better quality with more nutritional benefits.\u201d<\/p>\n