A hidden treasure for budget minded foodies or those simply looking for great and unusual cuts of…read moremeat. The Pork Mart is nestled away behind the Car-fe at the Greenlane roundabout - the easiest way in is by driving through the Countdown carpark, There's head to toe quality meats on offer. I get my beef cheeks there, pork ribs cut several sizes, meaty bones for stocks, massive pork hocks as well as your standard cuts of beef, lamb, pork and poultry. I go there once a month and stock the freezer. They also have an array of Asian dried, frozen and canned goods.

This butcher is a little bit out of the way for me but I continue to come here regularly as they…read morehave the most amazing selection of meats and all of them taste so good! My favourite is their butterfly chicken which is marinated in a tandoori sauce. It just tastes amazing and is perfect for the bbq because it is much quicker to cook because it is cut in half. It isn't the cheapest butchery but you really get what you pay for. They are very experimental with their sausage blends which I enjoy. Their pork saussies are my favourite as well as their chicken breakfast sausages. If you want your chicken portioned they do a really great job of it here and they are just so friendly and helpful. There is plenty of free parking on the street as well as some parking behind the building, y'all know I love that!

We have been coming to this butchery for many years now. What is important to us is that the…read moreproducts they stock are organic or free range. This gives us a top quality product, free of any nasty's so we know it is good for us. They also have a great selection of both standard products, I really like the crumbed schnitzel and the Italian stuffed chicken breasts. They also now have pies, which are full on top cut meat, no off cuts that lots of other places put in their pies. If you ever watch Food Inc. then you will see why we now choose to shop for our meat here, rather than the supermarkets or chain stores. Its just a better way.

Super friendly staff, be sure to ask for a loyalty card. Organic, free-range and nitrate free…read moreproducts. They stock some of the usual brands - Bostocks, Harmony... And make their own sausages (some are gluten free dairy free and award winning) as well as carrying good quality beef and lamb cuts. They do their own bacon including streaky and middle eye nitrate free. Now stocking organic chicken livers and this week, lambs fry. This is also the place to go in Auckland for organic bones to make excellent bone broth. Check out their freezers for well priced products.

I have been raised on high quality, home grown meat and have been buying organic meat from…read moreEllerslie Butcher since the early 2000's. I believe this is the best quality meat I have ever bought. The fact that no matter what dish I prepare, I can rely on the taste and quality of the organic meat to speak for itself goes a long way with me, making me seem like a better cook than I really am - wink wink! Their choice of meat, their accommodating service, the quality of their products and their unfailing intent to provide a pure clean product from yesteryear puts them right at the top of my weekly shopping list and shopping experiences. Great job guys, may you be around for a long time to come.

A butcher is a staple in any small community. Greenwood's Butchery is a striped apron classic and…read morecan have you waltzing home feeling like Jamie Oliver. I love cooking and having a freshly cut slice of meat wrapped in brown paper can make all the difference. Not only do they stock the free mEAT magazine for the culinary impaired but the staff happily volunteer information on cuts and cooking techniques. In fact staff here some how manage to make you feel special and memorable every time. The meat is organic, hand-made sausages delicious and they are always willing to go the extra mile by nipping out the back and carving something up for you or ordering something especial. Just great.

Greenwoods has a real community buzz. It seems like everyone knows everyone. The people are super…read morefriendly, keen for a yarn, and the butchery is no exception. It's been around for over 80 + YEARS, which totally blows my mind. As for the meat, they've got a great range and quite a number of less common meats (duck, quail etc). Also free range and organic - big TICK!

Countdown is the old 'Foodtown' supermarket. This food paradise meets and fulfils most…read morerequirements, except good customer service. As you enter, the supermarket has an ATM machine, dry cleaners, lotto outlet and a florist just through the barriers for the shopper's convenience. There is ample fruit & Vege, small bakery section, endless aisles of products offering plenty of fresh and packaged goods, poultry, dairy and frozen items. Oh, also great wine stockists! Plenty of Pinot, Syrah and Sauvignon Blanc! This place is open 24hrs I think, brilliant parking, 12-item express lanes, self check-out and great discounts with your 'onecard' (loyalty) card! All we need now, is for the staff to smile!

Countdown Greenlane is Fantastic! A supermarket that has pretty much everything. And its 24/7 What…read moreelse do you need? Oh and thumbs up for self-check out :)

A small but cheerful New World. Lots of unique high-end food that you wouldn't usually find outside…read moreof specialist delis. Bonus free undercover parking, great selection of artfully arranged flowers and lots of friendly check-out staff. Large selection of organic meats and fresh produce.

Another great find in Remuera. It is really a deli, not somewhere you go to sit and eat…read more They sell gourmet pre-cooked refrigerated meals. If you work long hours and don't have time to prepare for dinner, here is the place. They have a different dinner planned out for you each night. Check out the board outside. If you feel like something else, you can always go back to the previous days. Good serving portions. Well seasoned. They claim each meal is enough for one person but it is often enough for 2 people. You can also choose from a variety of salads and sandwiches. Friendly staff, good service. Definitely worth a visit.

AMAZING cabinet food!! Can't get much better! Pork Belly baguette with slaw delish! Huge selection…read moreof salads, meats and anything from risotto cakes to burritos. Sweet selection is good especially there home made marshmallows. Do a daily menu for take home dinners and also have a freezer full of frozen meals (soups, pies etc.) Only downside is it's quite pricey but standard for a delicatessen I think I just find it pricey cause I order 2 much cause as everything looks so good!! Also have just started serving my fav coffee eight thirty. Only wish they opened before 8.30 so I could visit on my way 2 work!

Every suburb seems to have one. The recently opened Greenlane Market Place is the latest Asian…read moresupermarket. These are superb places to pick up some cheap vegetables or frozen dumplings to supplement your general groceries shopping. Or a kick-ass curry paste you can't read the title of. Well placed between New Market and Royal Oak, hopefully the small shopping area it sits in starts to grow again. The staff are timid but smiley. The big negative of this store is the meat section. Its malodor keeps you away from half the store. If fish smells like fish, it's not fresh. If the fish isn't fresh, then what about the hanging duck or pork chops? There are plenty of Asian treats here (and bad English translations). If you ever need mass amounts of soy sauce and rice you know you can always come to a place like Greenlane Market Place.

This place used to be the Huckleberry Farm's health food store. When it closed down, I was really…read morecurious to see what would take it's place and monitored it's construction for a few months. Shortly after it's opening I went in, it was a supermarket of sorts, mostly Asian orientated but still had lots of fresh fruit and veggies. I decided I would do a shop here as their prices seemed very cheap so I was curious to compare. I bought a whole heap of fruit and vegetables as well as some dumplings and pastes and noodles etc. At the checkout everything came to around $30!? It was so cheap! Their produce was lovely, the only irk I have is that it isn't stored correctly, for example fruits and veggies that are best refrigerated weren't and I feel they could have been even better if they were stored properly. Other than that this place is great and I can see it become a regular of mine if I ever need to pop in somewhere quickly for a few things. The people in there were really helpful, some don't speak English but there seemed to be a few around that could help.

Having been hanging out a lot on this street in Remuera area. The Deli is a spot for friends and…read morefamily's catching up. Homey, Cozy, full of breakfast and lunch options. You can find from regular scones, slices, pie to meat loaf, Turkish bread, beetroot salad, fish cake etc. of course there is a menu to add your hot dish desire. Sitting by the French door outside, you will find running people pop in for takeaway coffee, new tourists coming sitting down for a relaxed coffee. or people living in the neighbourhood bringing their family for lunch treat. That's always vivid scenery for a Cafe recognised by its local people. Next time swing by for a flat white and carrot cake. You won't be let down. Just stay open minded and try!

The Deli in Remuera is what I personally think one of the better cafes to choose from in the…read moreRemuera shops. They have a large selection of cabinet food (sweet and savoury), a large menu to choose from and also a wide variety of Phoneix juices, Charlies juices and other assorted drinks including coffee. Located in the heart of Remuera, this café is a popular meeting spot with locals, workers in the area and those who have driven by and thought it would be nice to pop in. They have quite a large selection of gluten free options, and if you ask nicely they can also make dairy-free scrambled eggs. As well as a large selection of cabinet food, there is also just as large a selection of pre-made frozen foods. Perfect if you're in a rush and don't have time to make dinner. This café is on the expensive side. They also do not have a liquor licence. I would recommend trying the muesli as it is delicious (but on the sweet side), or if you have more of a savoury tooth you can't go past the scrambled gets with spinach and feta. Out of the slices in the cabinet my favourite would have to be the Tan Square (a.k.a chocolate and caramel slice). Delicious!

This is a destination health shop . I frequently walk past here and always pop just to look at all…read morethe products . It is a bit expensive but you can guarantee the products are at the top end . Staff are helpful and don't mind you just looking . There is a bargain table with items that have a dent or just on special. They also sell holistic books and CHOCOLATE ! .

I've been a Ceres faithful for a number of years - when I lived out in Howick it was the go-to shop…read morefor vegetarian goods, and now that I'm out in Western Springs, I'll still make sure I head out there from time to time, just to support Ceres and what they're doing. They've expanded over the years (and were recently lucky enough to be picked for Ponsonby Central) but the Ladies Mile store is still going strong, serving the sandal-wearing hippies and conscious hipsters alike. My main picks at Ceres are part of the Ceres Organics brand. I really like their beans and regularly use Ceres Adzuki and Borlotti beans. I'm also a recent convert to cooking with black beans, and Ceres' canned black beans are a great staple to have in the cupboard. While I do enjoy eating pre-prepared vegetarian meals a lot, I do like having Ceres products at home because they make me want to be a better cook; they make me want to make real whole foods in my kitchen and be conscious of what I eat. So a thanks for years of helping me eat better is definitely in order!