Thanks to Runcible's review, I went here yesterday and bought two juicy 10oz sirloins for £11. I'm…read moreclueless when it comes to steaks, so I just asked the moustachio'd chap behind the counter what he'd suggest, and it resulted in the tastiest steak I've ever cooked. Melt in the mouth it was. And that's not because I'm a particularly good cook Cheers for the tip off, shall come here for all my meat requirements from now on!

I implicitly trust my friend Runcible when it comes to businesses like this…read more Amazing meats. I always have to buy a scotch egg or two when I visit. Super friendly and knowledgeable.

On entering the shop, my eyes were met with a beautiful array of fresh, organic fruit and…read morevegetables. (Or venchtables as I used to call them, until I was embarrassingly old enough to know better.) Large wicker baskets full of apples greet the customer, many having the all important bonus leaf. It truly made me want to pick them up and start skipping through a nearby meadow, wearing a flowing dress and possibly conversing with tamed animals. Too far? Forget it. A former vegetarian myself, I understand the convenience of having somewhere like Out Of This World to rely on in a city centre. It means being able to purchase items which are sometimes not even stocked in the larger supermarkets, to maintain a balanced diet without being forced to use unwanted substitutions. Too well stocked to be a health food shop, Out Of This World falls into the category of health food supermarket. There is a huge range of the usual nuts, seeds and pulses; but also a surprising number of Traidcraft toiletries, recycled stationary, hair dye and household cleaning products. Alongside fairly traded tea and coffee, vitamins, supplements and natural remedies, the store also caters for sufferers of restrictive diets. There is a varied selection of groceries for people who have to omit gluten, wheat and diary from their nutritional intake, and a large number of vegetarian and vegan ready meals. One reason why I particularly like Out Of This World, is because they stock Samuel Smith ale and lager. A real favourite with my Other Half and I, they provide us with a constant hoard. Bondgate Bakery in Otley supply the store with freshly baked loaves and buns, with gluten and wheat free alternatives available. A deli counter offers freshly made quiches, samosas and wraps - a handy lunch or a lazy supper. The staff are very approachable and were more than happy to assist me in finding a difficult item for a family member. What I mean by that, is my Gran was looking for bee pollen, because the lothario that she listens to on her local radio station had been praising its medical benefits. Any shop that can help me in my quest for bee pollen, has earned respect in my eyes.

This shop is the city centre's answer to Chapel A's Love Organic. It has been here ever since I…read moremoved to Leeds and as such is certainly one of the more longstanding stores in town. A lot of places have changed in what feels like a very small space of time, but not Out Of This World. I used to come here on Saturdays to purchase their organic milk and elderflower cordial for the bar that I worked at on Call Lane. It was always handy to stock up in case anyone wanted a White Russian, but really it was mostly to supply my need for coffee. Also, there is nothing quite as refreshing as elderflower cordial and lemonade. Seriously, it used to be my favourite drink. I love the smell when you walk in to this shop. It's not exclusive, it's that same smell most organic shops have, but it is lovely. The smell of good. Only goodness. Nothing in here can really be bad for you. At least, that's what we can believe until we learn otherwise! Within you will find, as well as hoards of organic foods, all sorts of enviro-friendly cosmetics, cleaning products (for you and your clothes) and much more. It errs on the expensive side if you wanted to do your weekly shop here, but it is sure worth buying that elderflower cordial. Yum!

Gourmet Foods is a pretty fine Jewish bakery on Harrogate Road that offers everything you'd expect…read morefrom such a place. It serves as butcher and baker but unfortunately not candlestick maker, and, of course, all the food is completely kosher (literally). I don't have much requirement for the place 'cause I don't live in Alwoodley and I'm not Jewish, but if I did and I was, then I'd probably use this place.

amazing kosher butcher and bakery and everything kosher really but I have to give special mention…read moreto the rolled turkey legs yum yum makes a great meal when you dont know what to cook next!! The Challah that you bake yourself is also amazing not for your girth but for your tastebuds!!! Love it Love them!!

I like a proper butchers, me, and this is one. It's tucked away up the top end of Chapel A, and…read moreit's teensy, but offers piles and piles of tasty meaty treats. The dry cured bacon there's delicious, as are the local free range eggs. Friendly and a real gem : )

I actually think R. V. Smith's might be the largest stall in the market. Sat at the end of Fish and…read moreGame Row, it occupies 5 or 6 times the space that it's neighbour does. Having gandered online to see if it was indeed the largest, I noticed that it was kicking about, but on Butchers Row back in 1975. So it's stood the test of time, and has grown because of it. RVS is the type of stall you come to the market for. Without treading too heavily on the butchers toes, it has game and poultry for sale at very reasonable prices. If you ever have an urge to try rabbit, for example, this place might well be the best place to come, offering several different cuts. They also sell an enormous slection of cheese, eggs, cured meat and also a small selection of grcery's behind the counter, for all the staples you might also need. Handy and helpful, RVS deserves the massive space it has.

Manchester is one of the best market towns in the country. If it isn't the weekly farmer's markets…read moreor the Sunday carboot and flea markets, it's the specialist markets that take place around the calendar. Apart from the now very famous Christmas market, my next favourite annual event has to be the Fine Food Market, usually held between September and October every year in St Ann's Square. This is one event that no epicurean in their right mind would miss. Bringing together some of the biggest talents and producers in the North, expect to be fed by the best restaurants in town and offered some of the best home grown produce in the country. According to the government website, 'speciality meats, smoked foods (fish, cheese, meats and poultry) cheeses, chutneys, pickles, black puddings, ice cream, specialist ales and sloe gin' are just a very few items on sale here.

If you're a fan of hog roasts, paella, wood-fired pizza and vintage-style tea shops, head to the…read moreManchester Markets on St Anne's Square before it disappears again. A mooch around the market is the perfect way to liven up an otherwise dull day at the office (or living room, if you work from home, like me), so as soon as the clock strikes 1pm, get yourself there. You're going to spend, on average, about a fiver for takeaway food from one of the stalls but portions are good - especially at the Hog Roast stall, where they'll ram your baguette so full of pork and apple sauce you won't know where to start. As well as food, you'll find a number of stalls selling art and hand-crafted decor for the home, plus vintage furniture and clothing in the market's main indoor area; The Orangery, where you can also see/hear live music at certain times throughout the day (check the signage outside for more details). I'm really impressed with this little market. It's brought a much-needed injection of 'quaint' to the city centre. I wish it was here all the time!

As independent little places go Oakwood fruits is one of the nicer kept fruit and veg shops to…read morevisit. The owners are friendly, the produce is well kept and the prices aren't too bad. I must admit I thought they might be slightly cheaper but they certainly weren't more expensive than the supermarkets nearby so all's not lost. They sell all the basics, and then some, in terms of fruit and veg. I noted all kinds of standard items, potatoes, tomatoes, oranges, bananas and more, as well as quite a few interesting things such as dates, celeriac and figs. Having never tried figs before I purchased 3 for £1 and they were really lovely. I had to ask the lady and chap if they were ready, having never purchased them before, and apparently I chose well as they were just right! Although their asparagus bunches match my Sainsburys in price (£2.99 for a bunch) they totally beat them for mandarins (5 for £1.00 I do believe) so it's a case of win some lose some I guess. They also happen to sell a number of different bird seeds and feeders, just in case you were interested. In any case, this is a lovely little fruiters to visit if you happen to be along Street Lane.

I have a lot of respect for shops that just sell fruit and veg these days. It must be pretty hard…read morewith supermarkets offering as much choice at a cheaper price, and markets still going strong most days of the week. So most greengrocers that are still in existence do most things right - Oakwood Fruit certainly does. It's not as small as it appears from outside, and the choice of all things healthy inside is marvellous. As with most greengrocer's, prices a are little higher than the supermarkets, but the quality is higher too. And they also sell flowers!

Worker there was low-key a tart. Idk about the chocolate tho it kinda tasted like chocolate which…read moreI'm allergic to so idk of I have to go to the hospital or not so it might hinder my experience

What a wonderful sweet shop. Took me so far back in time that I nearly missed my plane from Leeds…read moreBradford Airport. They have all the traditional sweets and I was spoiled for choice. Real olde world and highly recommended!

Thankfully the area of Hyde Park and Headingley is blessed with a huge variety of indie shops,…read morecafes and restaurants. Hyde Park Exotic Food Store is one of those local treats. They stock a vast array of your standard fruit and veg - every staple item that you might need for your standard weekly shop - at very good prices. What's most exciting though is the fact that they stock, as you might have guessed from the name, an array of exotic fruits as well. This is particularly good as it can be extremely difficult to get a hold of anything beyond the ordinary in most of the supermarkets near by. Even something that I think of as reasonable common, such as Papaya, can produce listless open mouthed responses from the likes of Sainsburys staff members. A fun game - try purchasing 3 different fruits from here that you've never heard of/ne'er seen before and go home and make a smoothie from them. I haven't yet been disappointed! Although some have certainly been more successful than others.... Excitement in the form of fruit and vegetables. You know it makes sense.

With its rows of glossy mangoes, papayas and melons alongside the more typical bananas and oranges,…read moreHyde Park Exotic Food Store certainly lives up to its name and is the perfect place to stock up on more unusual ingredients. The fruit and vegetable selection is extensive, cheap and fresh, and the tinned and packaged goods inside provide many an entertaining hour puzzling over labels and odd-looking illustrations trying to work out exactly what they contain. If you're feeling peckish, go for the pakoras - they're 3 for a quid and some of the best I've tasted.

This is a brilliant service of those people who want amazing food but don't have time to get to the…read moreshops. I have found when you get a delivery from some supermarkets the fruit and vegetables aren't of the standard I would pick out. I have been delivered bruised bananas and limp lettuce before so I was delighted with my delivery from this deli. An online ordering service that delivers fresh deli products straight to your door is a winner in my book. The salmon was fresh and tasty, the bananas perfectly ripe and the lemons large and juicy.