Charlie's is a bit of a coup for us Northsiders. Open 24 hours and providing respectably priced…read morefruit & veg with great customer service - there's a reason you'll often find this local shop buzzing with shopping carts. As a family run business, the service reflects this. It's not too much trouble, as other Yelpers have mentioned, for the team to help you carry your shopping to the car. You get a choice of bag or box and there's a small section at the front of the store perfect for stocking up on slightly blemished produce for smoothies or juice. I most recently bought a bag of pineapples for $5 that have been well used in smoothies this week and even a chicken dish for dinner. There's also a small area for organic and gluten free flours, coconut oils, yoghurts, cheeses etc. All in all Charlie's is a one-stop shop and great for a weekly produce shop or for the one-off "I've run out of..." type of stop in. If you're not keen on driving to Everton Park, they also have online ordering with a flat $5 delivery.

I'm so glad I was able to try Charlie's while visiting Brisbane! My sister got me excited to try…read moretheir vegan delicacies, as well as browse their vast fruit selection. After being on the road traveling for close to two months, I had gotten used to eating what was cheap and convenient, not taking nutrition into consideration most of the time, so I was craving some colors in my diet. Charlie's had a few fruits I'd never seen before, one of which was a Jackfruit, cut open and on display. Also available were coconuts, passion fruit, pineapples and other tropical deliciousness. There's a small selection of dairy-free cheeses, yoghurts and ice creams, as well as other vegan food options. We decided to get something to snack on from the cafe section. I chose a falafel which, after reading another user's review, I realize I should have asked if they were made that morning because it was cold (which I wasn't expecting) as well as soggy. Unless it was freshly made, I wouldn't recommend it. My sister ordered the banana "nice-cream," which was sinfully creamy and somehow still 100% dairy-free. Even the chocolate drizzle on top fooled me! We also got a few of their smoothies, all of which had the option of being organic (for an extra charge) or regular. Overall, it was a fairly pricey but deliciously healthy mini meal. There's a lot of hype to this place but I think it's well-deserved - worth a visit!

If you're looking to buy South Asian grocery in Sunshine Coast, head to Little Mountain Grocery &…read moreVeggies. The attraction of this grocery is the ease in parking running in and out and getting what you want quickly. They are primarily a south Indian store, but they definitely cater to all the general Indian grocery needs like rice and dals and wheat flour and biscuits and the like. They also got some good Nepali items, which we may not find in the coast region. Their stock levels are very good and it's very rare to find an item unavailable. They carry a range of brands and sometimes it's easy to forget you're in Sydney as most popular brands you remember and enjoy is available. They offer the most competitive prices and there is no minimum eftpos.

Not only does this place sell quality fruit and vegetables at better prices than those you'll get…read morein a supermarket, it's all laid out so carefully that you almost feel guilty picking up an orange and ruining the meticulous arrangement. The outer walls of the store are lined with the artful display of fruit while the floor space is full of wooden platforms upon which rest loads of fresh produce. All fruit markets seem to have this open feeling and are always pleasantly cool no matter the temperature outside, but it's so obvious that care has been taken to make this one aesthetically pleasing, which gives it a little something extra.

Australia has a pretty limited marketplace with regards to food shopping, but this locally owned…read moregrocer seems to be bringing something to the table. It has a bit of a warehouse feel, and some clearance sales lying around, but also a fairly respectable selection, including things that aren't all that easy to find; some nice vegetarian specialty items and a decent international section. They have ample fresh fruits and vegetables and a lot of dried beans and grains, so we're not talking unhealthy food either. The location is reasonably convenient, near the hospital with ample bus access and a train station on the other side of the hospital. Some of the sale items will understandably be a tad sketch, buy you can certainly find some deals here.

As you'll see in my review of the Gabba Fruit Market, I'm a little bit attached to it. However, I…read morewas driving past Mother of All Fruits the other day and decided to check it out. I've gotta say, I was pretty impressed with the range and presentation of fruit and veg. Tucked just inside a Spar-owned shopping centre, Mother of All Fruits occupies a huge floor space. Most of this is taken up by rows of fresh produce, but there's also a section for packaged and frozen goods. The range of fruit and veg is great and their herbs come in huge bunches for around $2.95 each. There are also lots of "bucket" specials to be had where you get a reduced price for buying a large amount. For $30, I filled a green bag and walked out with a tray of 20 bowen mangoes. Pretty good value, especially the $10 tray of mangoes. Whilst extremely well organised and well presented, the only thing I don't like about this produce store is that it feels a little too much like a supermarket. I remain faithful to the Gabba Fruit Market, which has a more local feel to it and has a less hectic carpark.

I try to reduce the waste that I produce but it is especially hard while traveling. This place is a…read morereal gem - they have bulk everyday staples from rice to shampoo. Lots of loose teas, dried fruit and spices, but lets be real I got candy and kombucha. If you live in the area or just visiting pop in even if you just to walk around the store. I find the lack of labels, loud music and advertisements so relaxing and peaceful.

If you are trying to save your pennies and want to cut your grocery bill in half - check out…read moreLawnton Country Markets Fruit Shop. Everything you need to make nutritious family meals (breakfast, lunch and tea) including fruits, vegetables, legumes, pasta, rice, cheese, milk, yoghurt and tinned foods (i.e. tuna/etc) all in one convenient location. I am currently on a mission to feed a family of four for a week for under $100 and I think I will be able to do it shopping exclusively at the Lawnton Country Markets Fruit Shop. The low prices do not show in the quality of fresh produce here which is always very high, straight from the farmer! There is a butcher located right next door and a seafood market in the next shopping complex (only about 100m away) so you can dodge the supermarket altogether!

Very competitive pricing compared to big supermarket. Also have had staff help me to the car…read moremultiple times with my shopping. Couldn't ask for better service !