Beyond Best Before Reopens Newtown
- neighbourhoodmedia
- Oct 30
- 2 min read
Newtown’s favourite anti-waste grocer, Beyond Best Before, expands to a bigger King Street home
Beyond Best Before, an organisation known for rescuing perfectly good food that’s passed its “best before” date, has moved from 397 to 545 King Street, Newtown - and their shelves are now bigger, fuller, and just as deliciously unpredictable.
The store has built a loyal following since opening, offering shoppers a chance to save money while tackling food waste head-on. You can find everything from premium snacks and coffee beans to pantry staples and fancy cheeses - all rescued from going to waste.
Founder Maggie Quach says the move marks a new chapter.
“We’ve had such incredible support from the Newtown community — people really get what we’re about. This new space means more room for rescued food, and more ways to make sustainable shopping the norm.”
Beyond Best Before isn’t just a store; it’s a social enterprise on a mission to change how Australians think about expiry dates. Since opening, the business has been featured on The Guardian, The Today Show, SBS, ABC Radio, and Channel 9 News for its creative approach to fighting food waste - and was recently recognised on the Forbes Asia 30 Under 30 list.
Earlier this month, sisters Maggie and Katie travelled to Bangkok to attend the Forbes Asia 30 Under 30 Summit, where Beyond Best Before was invited to take part in a sustainability panel alongside leading startups from across Asia.
“It was inspiring to share what we’re doing here in Newtown with others tackling similar challenges in their own countries,” Maggie says. “It showed that tackling food waste isn’t just a local issue — it’s something we can all take part in, no matter the scale.”
The new shop at 545 King Street keeps the same laid-back, community vibe Newtown loves — just with more space to browse and discover hidden gems. Shoppers can expect rotating stock, surprise finds and plenty of reasons to pop in often.
So if you haven’t been by yet, swing past their new digs, say ‘hi’, and see what treasures you can rescue this week.
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