Many cafes are starting to offer organic foods as a way to attract customers looking for healthy food and sustainable practices.

Ever since the 1980s, "organic" has been a buzzword for health stores, independent cafes, bistros and coffee shops across the world. The word is associated with health and environmentally friendly farming, which is why it is especially attractive to niche cafes whose customers are environmentally conscious.

Of course, not all cafes will serve organic foods – organic produce is often more expensive than conventional food, making it quite difficult to sell, especially in turbulent economic climates. The viability of serving organic food often depends on the suburb and the clientele that a cafe or restaurant attracts.

The best way to find out if a bar cafe, a coffee shop or any restaurant serves organic food is to ask. If you want to find out before you visit, search for the coffee shop and find out their contact details to give them a ring and ask them about their organic options.