What more can you say about a fruit and veg shop other than it sells fruit and veg? And attracts a…read morefew wasps? (Darn creatures). Well, this particular greengrocers certainly sold a huge number of fruit, including the most ginormous watermelons I have ever seen, and a few strange looking characters that can be most likened to a cross between an apple and a plum. They also had a vast range of veg, as well as salads (my sister got rather excited at the prospect of shredded beetroot), coleslaw, a few health food snacks (sesame bars...mmm. Or not) and other typical purchases in a fruit 'n' veg shop. I picked up a few kiwi fruit at 29p each (pretty cheap I reckon, and they were really quite delicious to boot), as well as a couple of nectarines for 45p each. And this is where things changed. Up until this point I thought the smooth-skinned, hard-hearted fruit I had been eating for weeks was a plum. Apparently not. It was actually a nectarine, and if it hadn't have been for Ian Wilson (cheers sir), I never would've known the difference. Now, I know this epiphany could have happened in any fruit and veg shop, or even Tesco, but that is not the point. It happened in Ian Wilson's in Saintfield, and I am a better, more knowledgeable person for it. Plums / nectarines...I will forever be able to tell you apart now. Ha. And that's why this little place gets an impressive four stars.

This place is as basic as they come. It is the only fruit and veg shop in Saintfield and it has…read morebeen owned by the same people for years and years, but it has never treated itself to a fully functional sign of its own! Hopefully one day it will to give itself a more established and professional feel. The store used to be very shoddy and old on the inside but got renovated recently and the place is all the better for it. The place itself sells everything you would expect from a store like this, with a wide range of all fruits and vegetables, which are always good quality and are relatively cheap too. The store also sells a few other tinned items and milk so you can get a bit more shopping done here than you would have thought. The place is hardly special but I like to support my small local firms so it gets the thumbs up from me!

Local Greengrocers are hard to find these days, fortunately I have been lucky enough to live beside…read moreone for years. Just situated off the Prince Charles way, Helens has a great selection of fruit and vegetables that are local and fresh. They also have a great selection of flowers that are a lot more preferential than the ones you would otherwise get it a big supermarket or a garage. If I am ever looking quality ingredients when I am planning to cook a meal from scratch, which I will admit is rare, I would always look here first. Everything you need for good honest cooking can be found here, as well as a good selection of the more exotic ingredients that may be required.

Nice wee corner market, the man in Xthe shop is very sweet an friendly. They have sweets,…read morecrips/snacks, drinks and some flowers and vegetables.

Family run fruit and veg shop with very friendly and knowledgable staff, they sell the most common…read morefruit and veg but if you require something a little more exotic than a carrot then you will have to go to one of the supermarkets in Antrim. Prices are good and the goods are always fresh and in season

This is a fantastic local fruit and vegetable shop located just by the river Lagan. All the produce…read moreis delivered fresh each day from local, organic farmers which appeals to residents around the prestigious locality. This was a little bit of a bargain for a thrifty student version of myself who wanted to spend as little money as possible on food and keep as much as possible for the bar! All the local produce is relatively cheap because its delivered straight to the shop, cutting any middle man in the form of whole sellers. The quality of the vegetables is second to none. All grown organically and only in season, which also meant I could vary my stir frys without much effort! The lady owner is a unique character who is always willing to let a hand, is as enthusiastic about the quality of her stores products as are local chefs including celebrity Paul Rankin, who can often be see buying his dailies.

Hazeldene farm shop is a little bit off the beaten track located in Ballynahinch but is well worth…read morea detour. It represents all that is great about Northern Irish farming. The shop sells fresh eggs, fresh vegetables and meat that has been reared at Hazeldene farm itself. The unique thing about biting into a thick slab of steak from hazeldene is that you can trace your meal back to the ground it was reared on. Hazeldene farm shop also offers original carpentry from the owner of the farm. Such items as dog kennels and bird tables are on sale and each item is a one of a kind. This is a quaint local shop with a homely feel that offers farm fresh flavours in it's products.

What is it with these shop names in Donaghadee? I nearly didn't add the category choices for this…read moreplace as I didn't want to insult your intelligence, but yes, just to verify...it is a deli / greengrocers. Most of the fruit and veg sits outside, which on this particularly wet and miserable day meant that my nectarines were ever so slightly wet (mmm, rain water) and miserable looking. Plus, the plastic bags, which already take an absolute age to open, took even longer due to their sogginess. Nice. The inside of The Deli and Greengrocer was much more sunshiny, least of all because the shop dude was super smiley and cheery. "Horrible say out there, isn't it?", says he, grinning like a Cheshire cat that quite possibly also just got that delicious bowlful of cream. "Awful, I replied", smiling purely because his geniality was *that* contagious. He didn't even mind when I handed him what seemed like an absolute ton of change. Lovely man. The layout of the shop meant that I wasn't fully able to explore the rest of it. The deli section is situated just in from the door, then there's a little slope to your right with a till, and the fruit and veg beyond that. Due to there being quite a long queue (ie. three people in front of me), I couldn't edge round them, so I just made do with my watery nectarines (don't worry, once cleaned up they tasted pretty good actually). Cheers to Mr Cheery greengrocer for making my afternoon much more exuberant.

I have recently had to do more local shopping which has opened my eyes to just what is on our own…read moredoorstep. I have walked passed this Deli and Greengrocer so many times without giving it a second glance , but as they say every cloud has a silver lining and due to being out of action for a while the local stores have come into their own. This is exactly what it's name implies - a deli and a greengrocer. The Deli counter has all kinds of cooked meat and delicious types of coleslaw and the greengrocer has all fruit and vegetables which where possible is locally sourced . Their prices are very competitive and home delivery is available. I certainly will be visiting this shop on a more regular basis as I was delighted with the cost and freshness of the initial delivery.

Walking in to Fortwilliam Greengrocers is like being Marty McFly and going back in time, for a…read morestart, how often do you see greengrocers these days? Not very often for me. Everything about this store is authentic and old school in the best possible way. Even the sign is something you'd expect to see in black and white photographs. The shop is on a corner plot which means they have loads of items outside, yard brushes, flowers and fresh fruit and veg. You can have a good nosey at their produce without actually going in doors. They have loads of organic, looking fruit, as well as some 21st century items like sweets and snacks. When I went in yesterday it was being run by a single lady but she had everything under control, a proper shopkeeper for a proper shop. This wee part of The Antrim Road is like a throwback to a bygone era. Next to the greengrocers there's a butchers and a baker. All we are missing is a candle stick maker - but who knows that could be next.

From previous experance of shopping in this local fruit and veg shop i have found that the people…read moreare very friendly and always there to lend a helping hand. the fruit and veg are quality food and always fresh. flowers are beautiful and last for long. i believe this is a very good store and there should be more like this.

This is the only actual greengrocer I use when I go a greengrocing... it's handy to my house and is…read morealways busy so that in itself is a great recommendation. There is an older man, of the continental persuasion, who works there and I think he is just lovely, always full of chitty chat and witty banter. I like to linger over the fruit stalls out the front because the presentation and smells are devine. I often buy fresh fruit here, Comber spuds and a little pre-made pack of stir fry vegetables that is a bargain for the amount you get. They also sell punnets of strawberries that, although a little dearer than the supermarket, fresh as the minute they were plucked - yummy. look out for other homemade delights and local fancies such as jams and jellies. I might go get a nice pot of strawberry jam right now... bye bye. JEEPERS ANDY - ANDY HAS JUST TOLD ME THIS IS THE BEST PLACE TO GET YOUR CHRISTMAS TREE IN THE ARDS AREA!!! HO HO!

Great fruit and veg shop in newtonards . I would sometimes go in here when I'm in ards. There is…read morealways a lovely display of fresh fruit and vegetables outside the shop of course I cant help but go in to explore. The smell from traditional fruit and veg shops are just lovely reminds me of going into them when I was a child. There is a great selection of fresh fruit and vegetables in this shop from strawberries, apples, bananas, kiwis, pineapples theres a great selection, vegetables theres peppers, celery, cabbages, broccoli, kale and lots more, theres a wide range of fruit and veg and the prices are good too, staff are really friendly, chatty and helpful.

I am sorry that I wasn't able to find this place sooner. It was only when they got a new sign…read moreoutside that I actually noticed its existence and went inside and took a gamble on one of their sandwiches and I have never turned back! The store is surprisingly large and is full of a wide product range in everything it stocks. It has a large selection of fresh fruit and veg , which it sells a lot of specialty items. It has a wide range of olives, obscure tinned items and a very varied deli counter with a wide selection of cheeses and hams to cater to even the most obscure taste. For me the best part about here is the sandwich bar. There is everything here that you would ever want to put in a sandwich. The bread is cooked on site and is always fresh as a daisy, and sandwiches are generously crammed. My personal fave from here is a chicken, mayo and stuffing which is mois and really delicious, Hooray for Hanlons!

Wonderful fresh fruit and vegetables at great prices, you know the sandwiches are popular - just…read morehave to look at the queue out to the street at lunch time. Friendly and helpful staff, clean and well organised and well laid out store.