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Home-cooked soups, vego burgers, and the rhubarb cake Lonely Planet called a must-try. All dietary needs catered for.
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Healthy Eats & Bulk Wholefoods on the East Coast
Vegetarian-friendly café and wholefoods store in St Marys — famous rhubarb cake, 228+ bulk foods, and the best coffee between Bicheno and St Helens.
30 minutes from Bicheno or St Helens — the perfect East Coast lunch stop
What We're Known For
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Wholefoods Store
Over 228 bulk foods — grains, nuts, seeds, Tassie honey, organic flours. Bring your own containers and fill up.
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Garden Courtyard
Sunny outdoor seating surrounded by herbs. A quiet spot off the East Coast tourist trail — perfect for a relaxed lunch.
Plan Your Visit →More Than a Café
A community hub in the heart of St Marys — come for the food, stay for the conversation.
Nestled in the charming village of St Marys on Tasmania's East Coast, Purple Possum Wholefoods & Café has been a local favourite for years.
We're proudly quirky — our walls feature work from local Fingal Valley artists and photographers. Pop in for a yarn with the locals, browse the wholefoods, and leave feeling like you've discovered somewhere special.
- Garden courtyard seating
- Local art gallery
- Wheelchair accessible
- Family friendly
What Visitors Say
4.6 on Google (465+ reviews)
Featured in Lonely Planet Tasmania
Best Coffee on the East Coast
"A hidden gem of brilliant Tasmanian local hospitality, great home-cooked soups, pies, cakes, and scones. Absolutely worth taking a detour to St Marys for lunch."
"The rhubarb cake was absolutely divine, coffee was fantastic. Home-grown produce in baskets, preserves, and a tofu burger to die for."
"A great place to stock up on health food, have a coffee and chat with the locals. Great atmosphere and beautiful sunny courtyard out the back."
Stock Your Pantry the Old-Fashioned Way
Not just a café — we're St Marys' wholefoods shop. Scoop what you need, skip the packaging.
Over 228 Bulk Foods
🌾 Grains & Flours
Organic oats, spelt, buckwheat, rice flour (GF)
🥜 Nuts & Seeds
Almonds, cashews, sunflower seeds, chia, pepitas
🌿 Herbs & Spices
Bulk herbs, curry powders, cinnamon, turmeric
🍯 Local Produce
Tasmanian honey, local preserves, seasonal veg
🥜 Make Your Own Peanut Butter!
Grind fresh peanut butter in-store — one of our most popular attractions.
Why Buy Bulk?
Save Money
Pay for product, not packaging
Reduce Waste
BYO jars and bags welcome
Buy What You Need
A tablespoon or a kilo
Fresh Stock
Our bins turn over regularly
Fresh, Healthy & Made In-House
Everything from scratch. Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options clearly marked. Proper coffee from Ritual Coffee.
🌱 Vegan
🥬 Vegetarian
🌾 Gluten-Free Available
Purple Possum Muesli
Our special muesli mix served with your choice of milk, Greek yogurt & seasonal fruit.
Curried Sweet Potato & Red Lentil Soup
A warm and hearty soup featuring sweet potatoes and red lentils simmered in a flavorful curry broth, served with a slice of fresh bread.
🌱 Vegan | 🌾 GF
Purple Possum Burger (gf, vegan option)
Homemade veggie burger or grilled tofu, mesclun, tomato, grated carrot, alfalfa sprouts, cheese, mayo & tomato relish on organic sourdough roll.
Vego Wrap
Choice of grilled tofu or falafel, baby spinach, tomato, red capsicum, grated carrot, cheese, sprouts, mayo & tomato relish in a toasted tortilla.
Toasted Bagel (GF Option)
With cream cheese, herbs, spinach, mushrooms, red capsicum & cheese.
Meat Pies
Chunky Beef, Pepper Steak, Chicken Camembert, Curried Chicken, Cottage Pie. Gluten-free options: Lamb & Rosemary, Beef & Mushroom, Chicken, Leek & Mushroom.
Vegetarian Pies
Made by Summer Kitchen Bakery
- Madras – curried vegetables (vegan)
- Homity – potato, leek, cheese
- Hunza – brown rice, spinach, cheese
Quiche & Salad
Vegan Wraps and Quiche served with fresh salad.
Lonely Planet Recommended
Rhubarb Cake ★
Our famous homemade rhubarb cake — called "absolutely divine" by visitors and featured in Lonely Planet Tasmania.
"The rhubarb cake was absolutely divine" — Google Reviewer
Magic Bean Chocolate Cake
Indulge in our signature Magic Bean Chocolate Cake, a delightful fusion of rich chocolate and a mystical bean — can you guess the secret ingredient?
Our Delicious Drink Selection
Selection of Coffees
Enjoy our premium coffee made with Ritual Coffee, available with your choice of dairy and plant-based milk options.
Iced Chocolate
Cool off with our rich, refreshing iced chocolate topped with whipped cream.
Green Smoothie
Boost your day with our nutrient-packed green smoothie made from fresh greens and fruits.
Turmeric Latte
Experience the warming, spiced flavor of our turmeric latte for a unique twist.
Beetroot Latte
Enjoy the vibrant, earthy flavors of our beetroot latte, perfect for a nutrient-rich boost.
Tea Selection
Choose from our selection of traditional teas or try a fresh herbal tea blend, served in a pot for a relaxing experience.
Find Us in St Marys
The perfect pit-stop on your East Coast Tasmania drive. Pop in for a coffee, grab lunch, and fill your pantry from the wholefoods bins.
Essential Info
- Address
- Address:
5 Story Street, St Marys, TAS 7215 - Phone
- Phone:
03 6372 2655 - Email:
shop@purplepossum.com.au
Opening Hours
| Monday – Friday | 10:00am – 4:00pm |
| Saturday | 10:00am – 3:00pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Getting Here
- From Bicheno
- ~30 min via Elephant Pass
- From St Helens
- ~30 min via St Marys Pass
- From Launceston
- ~1 hr 45 min
- From Hobart
- ~2 hr 30 min
🚗 Free street parking available on Story Street
In a Hurry?
Call ahead and we'll have your order ready when you arrive. Handy during busy summer months!
Call to Order Ahead