It's easy to see why the Coolstore on Dorset road has won so many awards. It has beautifully fresh…read morefruit and veg and the staff are extremely knowledgable. When you walk in, you can grab a free apple to eat while you shop. Pretty sure they won me over at this point, but I'll continue. When you shop here, you pack your purchases into cardboard boxes rather than bags. The staff encourage you to bring your boxes back with you the next time you visit to help the environment. Inside it is spacious with crates of fruit and veg everywhere. The staff here know a lot about the stock and are great at answering questions about when certain fruits will be in season and what are suitable vegetables to use as a replacement in recipes. It is great to visit a store with such passionate and friendly workers too.

Best fresh fruit & vegies in town very tasty…read more Owner and girls very kind and helpful to elderly and disabled. They even have a collection donation money box for the Homeless cats rescue centre in Ferntree Gully.

At first glance Bivano and Sons appears to be a high quality and well stocked fruit and vegetable…read moreshop. But anyone who has had the pleasure of visiting this well known grocer knows better! Yes B & S has the best looking and diverse range of fruit and veg I have seen, but it doesn't stop there. There is a beautiful range of flowers to choose from as well as a deli section I could very well live in. Any shop that has a fridge of Ben and Jerry Ice-Cream has my vote. And yes, they do stock a range of sauces and deliciousness from Gourmet Simon Johnson. This grocer is not only filled with beautiful products but friendly staff and a conjoining butcher for all your carnivourous needs. This place is a pleasure to visit and its produce joyous to consume. Yes, it is that good. All other greengrocers take note please.

Awesome Range of Aussie Fresh Fruit and Veggies. Stockists of local Dairy and Cheeses. Offers…read moreWholesale on bulk purchases to both business and retail customers. Free Home Delivery for veggie boxes

Bushy Park Wholesale is one place you won't be overcharged. The fruit and vegetables stocked here…read moreare either grown in the fields that surround the shop or driven in daily from the farmers markets in the city. The prices are always cheaper than the supermarket chains and there are plenty of bargains to be had. Last time I went I got three mangoes for just $5! I was pretty chuffed with that find too! I wouldn't bother going on a Sunday as it is more likely to give you a headache than a satisfied feeling. It seems everyone wants to shop there that day and the crowds are ridiculous. Sometimes the cars pile up all the way down the long granite drive and out onto high street road. That is simply too much craziness for me. They don't generally advertise their sales but wednesdays are the best day to go to pick up a great bargain. They often have vouchers in local papers letting people know but if you don't live in the area you will often miss out. So if you can get there on a wednesday - do it. The staff are friendly and nice and there are around eleven registers so it is pretty big. The queue can be intimidatingly long at times but with all the registers working it moves pretty quickly.

My friend and I have been eagerly awaiting the opening of the Bushy Park Cafe for about 6 months…read morenow. Every week we would do our shop here and and walk past the building, peer inside and see the elegant decor and the stunning view and imagine what a classy breakfast eatery it would become. Perhaps we hyped it up a little too much but imagine our excitement when it was announced on Facebook that it was finally opening it's doors! We went along Sunday morning, excitedly getting there early in case it was super busy, looking forward to a big fat indulgent muffin or some avocado smash. The menu was fairly disappointing. Perhaps they had a different vision for their cafe than what we did, but it's more sporting club kiosk meets chinese takeaway than brunch. Fluorescently lit photos with numbers made the backdrop of the front counter. We ordered some traditional big breakfast style dishes, eggs with bacon and sausage I believe was the official name. They were incredibly cheap ($10) and really delicious, so it wasn't a total disappointment. The coffees were also very good. The venue is lovely, and has a spectacular view, it's just not what we were expecting. I think they would benefit by adding a pastry case to cater to the coffee and cake crowd, and maybe consider putting out paper menus, and ditching the photos, as it just makes the place look tacky and gross, which is a shame as it has so much potential to be a highly popular brunch spot.

When I first went to Strawberry Point I realised that the entire time I'd been living in the…read moreneighbourhood I'd been doing my grocery shopping wrong. While technically a greengrocer, strawberry point is closer to supermarket in size and closer to farmers market in price. It's pretty standard for me to do my entire weeks fruit and veg for under $30. They have a bulk meat freezer too where most product is cryovac sealed. Check out the weekly specials and the $2 pre pack produce specials (good for same or next day use). The quality is usually above the major supermarkets too. Cannot recommend enough.

I love this grocer. Products are always top quality. My kids love their strawberries. Very friendly…read morestaff and very easy to access.

This greengrocer has been there forever. The fact that they have survived being located not only…read morevirtually next door to a supermarket but also a hundred metre walk from another huge chain grocery shop speaks of the quality and service on offer at this shop. The prices are more or less in line with other competitors in Vermont South Shopping Centre, but it is the service that sets The Cabbage Patch apart. Being a fairly small store, the checkout is generally quick if you're in a rush, but if you just want to take your time and ask for some suggestions about what's in season or what sort of potato will be best for a roast at this time of year, they're more than happy to have a chat. They've got an excellent range, too. So next time you're about to walk into Coles for a few vegies, do yourself a favour and check out The Cabbage Patch. It's well worth it.

Located within the La Trobe Uni car park, Kingsbury market has become very popular, especially on a…read moregreat weather day like today. It's held every Sunday and thankfully there is plenty of parking available. There are lots of people and lots of dogs with their people. This seems to be the norm. You'll find a variety of stalls including flowers, plants, gardening tools, clothing, handcrafted children's clothing, fruit & veg (including organic), honey, pre-loved toys & books, DVDs, shoes, jewellery, soy candles, crockery and lots of food stalls such as Dutch pancakes, pasta, paella, popcorn, mussels, nuts & dips & cheese, bread, gourmet pies etc. One of the most popular good stalls is Gozleme, there is always a queue of people (& their dogs) waiting to buy the delicious cheese & spinach or lamb filled pastries.

Paul's Butchery is easily the best I have come across in this area. He provides really good…read morequality grass-fed, free range meats at very reasonable prices. The service is exceptional and Paul and his sister Adriana are two of the nicest people you'll find. He also stocks excellent free-range bacon, free-range eggs (great if you're following a paleo lifestyle) and a small range of condiments. He does his own marinated roasts which are delicious (the Greek lamb roast is my favourite and includes garlic, extra virgin olive oil and fresh herbs) and his Christmas hams are outstanding. Try Paul's Butchery, you won't be sorry.