I really enjoy shopping in in independent stores, I was surprised to find this little gem with a…read morebig display of their finest selected cuts of meats, displayed in an eye catching way that complimented the foods on offer. I buy my Stornaway black pudding here all the time when I'm passing through, at the side there is a selection of fresh fruit and vegetables, potatoes and fresh eggs. You can order any items that they don't usually stock like turkey's for Christmas & venison. Definitely a place to stop by for all your fresh meats.

Folk coming over for lunch. I fancied cooking some lamb shanks. How hard can it be? Find a good…read morelocal butcher on Yelp, call to order, pick up, pay, cook & serve. Stymied at step 2 when I called a highly-rated establishment in Clarkston. Me: "Hi, I'd like to order some lamb shanks for Friday (3 days away)." Butcher: "Oh sorry, someone else has already ordered lamb shanks." Me: "OK....do you only have one lamb??" Next call Thomson Brothers; Me: "Hi, could I order some lamb shanks please?" Butcher: "No problem, sir. How many? For Friday? See you then." On the day, a cheery welcome, some good banter and some superb shanks, all wrapped and ready to go. In terms of quality & size, more like lion shanks than lamb. The shop looks small from outside but is extremely well appointed.has a fantastic selection of meat, including steaks, beef olives, sausages, black pudding...you name it, they've got it. I'm going to be eating more meat, for an excuse to visit my not-so-local butcher.

I popped into this wee grocer for a nosy on a day of south side wandering. Despite being fairly…read moreclose to both Hampden & Battlefield/Victoria hospital it does feel a bit out the way compared to the glut of shops on Kilmarnock Rd. It's a really fab wee store, like a smaller version of stalks & stems or roots & fruits. The couple that own the store were really friendly, quick to offer assistance, but happy to let me look around. Their fruit & veg selection is fairly uncomplicated, looked fresh and very reasonable. What I loved about it was the variety of dried, packet & tinned goods on sale. For a fairly small store they had quite a variety of goods on offer at decent prices, plenty of Fair Trade & some organic products. They also have a small selection of vegan products in the fridge by the door. It's nice to see a small, local store with such a range of products in an area I wouldn't expect it to be in. I like that it still has a local shop feel to it, I feel like that can be quite hard to find in other areas of the city. I will pop back in if I'm in the area again, if you're a local get down here & check it out!

Places like this make me wish i lived in this area. The appeal to the southside grows and grows…read moreeach time i take a wander down what looks like wee side street and come across a number of kick ass shops, independent in most, with the occasional Gregg's thrown in.....know surprise there then. This place is a wee joy to behold and a true high end grocery store without the ridiculous pricing...well sort of. With a wide range of fresh fruit and veg, all looking to be of a high quality and very nicely presented, great choice of dried foods, biscuits, jams and other tasty treats, this is a pretty comprehensive wee store with friendly staff and a welcoming atmosphere.....i like very much.

I can't believe I haven't reviewed my local grocer yet - I'm only in here all the time. I admit - I…read morehave been unfaithful once or twice in the past, sneakily picking up some veg at the nearby Sainsburys while doing a main shop. But it wasn't long before the excitement of the new Sainsburys wore off (they never seem to have brown onions, what's with that?) and I realised the error of my ways. Zucchini gracefully took me back like I'd never been away, and showered me with bountiful fruit and veg, loads of nice organic bits and bobs like oatcakes, crisps, breads, cakes, fruit juices, and pretty much any ingredient that Nigella can throw at you. AND they have brown onions the size of Death Stars. Forgive me Zucchini. I'll never stray again.

Imries is a great little fruit shop, whenever I'm in E.K Shopping Centre I'll always pop in for a…read morelittle tub of raspberries or strawberries for a little snack to keep me going on my shopping spree. Unlike some fruit and vegetable shops Imrie prices are very reasonable and you won't get ripped off here and the quality of the produce is amazing. The staff are always friendly too and always points out any special offers that they have on. Highly recommended independent little fruit & veg shop.

As it says in the title - this store definitely is a great source of convenience! It is a little…read moretreasure trove of corner shops and you will find jams, frozen meals, fruit & veg, fresh morning rolls, to sweets a plenty and alcohol. They often have deals on with bottled bears and Bazardi Breezers and they are often an absolute bargain. I came here last summer as I was making a family meal and I had forgotten to buy tomatoes which were a pretty important ingredient. I nipped along the Tesco Express just a few doors along but they had sold out. Oh dear. Not really sure what to do I decided to give this little store a try. As soon as I popped in the door I was greeted by a box of red, ripe, juicy tomatoes, phew! I bought around 4 and they came to about 80p, what a bargain! The woman working that day was really helpful and chatted to me as she was bagging my tomatoes so I decided to share my tomato based disaster with her. Thank goodness Value Convenient Store saved the day!

Not so much a fruit and veg emporium, but certainly a handy little shop for the area…read more The selection is not massive but it does stock all the basics at reasonable prices, and you're guaranteed good, efficient, personal service that you're unlikely to receive at a supermarket. JB's is the sort of local business that definitely deserves support.

One of the things I enjoy about living so close to Rutherglen's Main Street is that it is very much…read morea traditional shopping street; you can go to the butcher's for your meat, a fishmonger's for your fish, a baker's (OK, Gregg's but you can get rolls and cakes at Coull's!) and you can go to J&B's for your fresh fruit and veg! Everything here is pretty cheap compared to the local supermarkets, and even if it isn't always much cheaper, the produce is certainly of a good and consistent quality. Sometimes their peppers are a bit dodgy, but on the whole everything is pretty decent from here. The staff are also really friendly and willing to listen to their customers. A while ago I asked if they stocked sweet potatoes, which they replied: "We used to, but there wasn't much market for them, but if you want some we can order them in!" And they did :) So don't be put off it you can't find more exotic fruit and veg, if you're simply looking for some good potatoes or fresh apples and strawberries, it's definitely worth going to J&B's if you live nearby.

This shop is one of the main reasons I go to Pollockshields. The sheer range of groceries from the…read moreIndian sub-continent (predominately Pakistan/India) is amazing. I am always impressed with the prices aswell, which are far more in line with a wholesaler than a retailer. The old premises used to be on Maxwell Road, however the newer premesis are now literally round the corner on Forth Street. I visited last week, and there is now more of a "cash n carry" feel about the place, with pallets stacked high and whatnot. Nevertheless, the excellent selection and sheer variety or groceries are still there, as are the extremely reasonable prices. What I love about this store is not only do you ALWAYS find exactly what you're looking for, but they constantly have new lines in which allow you to try different foods. To put this in perspective, I bought a bottle of coconut oil from a local shop which cost £2.49...saw exactly the same bottle in Strawberry Spice Garden for £1.19. Literally less than half the price. Here you will find the best variety of Asian spices, fruit, vegetables, herbs, tinned produce, kitchenware/houseware, frozen foods, snacks, sauces, etc, etc. They also cater for many restaurants and takeaways, so it is very common to see large bulk items such as 5kg tubs of sauce, 10kg bags of rice/flour, etc. The butcher section is still in development, but will be open in the near future. Definitely worth a visit. If there is a particular Asian ingredient or food you are looking for I can guarantee you will find it here. The store is extremely popular with both locals and those from outside the area. Service is surprisingly fast, you don't really wait that long to be served atall and the cashiers are extremely efficient. I would go as far as suggesting that this is the best place in Glasgow for your Asian groceries.

Southside cousin to the Mansfield Park Farmers Market this one in Queens Park does the same kind…read moreof organicy, free range, fair trade type farmer type stuff that's nice to indulge yourself in sometimes. Ok, i wont religiously head to these things and fill my re useable hessian sack to the very brim with shittake mushrooms, sea weed soaps and wild boar burgers, but hey, on the odd occasion its nice to do something a little different. Well worth a visit. Its every two weeks, alternating with its west end cousin.

What to do on Saturday morning...apart from lazing about?? Go to queens park farmers market for a…read morewander about to look at the lovely produce, fresh bread and cake stalls. The fish stall is also amazing with fab range and a friendly. So good to have somewhere like this on my door step. Can't wait to go this Saturday...especially as Harvest time!

Ohhhh what a lovely shop! I knew I had to visit ASAP and I was very impressed with the set up…read morealready - they've only been open a week. Primarily, this is a bulk-food store where you can buy beans, rice and lentils in any quantity you want and take away in a paper bag. As Ema Č said, the store is rustic but yet very welcoming, the girl in the shop was very chatty and helpful. In addition to the bulk foods, there is fresh bread baked by Freedom Bakery, a fridge with a small amount of stuff (as well as vegan options like cheese and tofu) and a cupboards section with tea, coffee and sauces etc. Overall, I thought the shop was great and I couldn't leave without buying a few things to take him - crunchy muesli, coconut flakes, a loaf of sourdough and a wee pastry came to just over £5. Staff are helpful and friendly, there is a good range and a relaxed vibe. Definitely worth visiting!

It would be easy to overlook this shop and keep on walking into Shawlands, but please don't…read more Run as a co-op if you like to shop local and ethically add it to your "must go" list. It sells everything from pulses to coffee to honey - I'm a big fan of Ed's bees from Pollokshields - and home cleaning products to shampoos. They also have coffee to go but as I don't drink coffee I haven't checked out the prices. Yes it's not cheap, but in this instance you do get what you pay for.