We have not been back here for a while because my daughters do not like the smell inside and refuse…read moreto let me shop there. It is like the smell of slightly over-ripe fruit and veggies. To give them credit, they now display a B food hygiene rating so things may have picked up in the interim. DH Supermarket sell a big range of fruit and veggies so if you are in the area and can't get to another fruit and veggie store it will do the trick. They also have lots of grocery items including an extensive Asian range of products. Another plus for DH Supermarket is that their prices are low. Parking is right outside the big yellow store.

At the time of writing, Parklands Fruit & Vege are closed for two weeks to renovate their shop…read more Because they are such awesome people they have made little flyers to put in the bags to let everyone know. I know my household is not the only one who will miss them but they do get mad busy sometimes so I imagine their flash new shop will be worth the wait. The thing I love about this place is mainly the fact that the family that run it are so friendly and hardworking. I also know that anything I buy from here will be good - if it's not perfectly fresh and tasty, they don't sell it. Everyone has had those times with the bad bag of kiwifruit or floury apples or whatever, but if that happened here they would be so embarrassed and no doubt give you your money back. It's that kind of place; they CARE. The pricing is excellent and I've seen them help people carry their stuff to the car, give free pieces of fruit to cute littlies and genuinely be a cornerstone to the Balmoral community - it's like the pub for busy mums; if I haven't seen someone in a while, odds are I will run into them here.

This fruit shop would have to be the best fruit shop I've ever shopped at. The service there is…read moreimpeccable. The staff are all family based and each person greets you with a smile when you enter the store. Every time I go there, I am never disappointed. The fruit and vegetables there are always fresh and I can always trust that what I buy is of top quality. Everything there is top quality. Everything from the service, to the products is top notch. This shop has been here since I was a kid. It is one of the only establishments that make Balmoral what it is. Incredibly fresh fruit and a lively store run by a lovely family.

I popped into visit this organic farm while I was out for a run one day in the area and wanted to…read morecheck it out. I spoke to someone working out the front who directed me to the manager who was more than happy to talk to me about the farm and what they grow there. You can buy vegetables on-site or they also sell their produce at a farmers' market. He was preparing for a meeting at the time but offered to show me around the farm if I was able to come another time. As well as a range of organic vegetables they also have free range eggs and lamb. I have also since found out that Hamlin Farm provides work opportunities for people who have experienced mental illness and assisting their transition into the workforce. Awesome.

The selection here is really good , you can get everything from amaranth to zucchini …read more Staff are friendly . Although price wise can be up and down due to market availability and prices set . They have some noodles and dim sum products in their freezer section . Sometimes they have things you wouldn't expect like corn chips and fried tofu . The car park is RIDICULOUS !!! , building is on a slight bend so park next door at the paint shop .

I love wandering around here, checking out what fruit is available to try out. The prices are very…read moregood, quite often I spot something new to try as well.

From the USA, I ordered a fresh box of fruit for friends in Auckland for Christmas from the Fruit…read moreWorld in Grey Lynne. Service was outstanding, as the box was delivered within two days. And my friends said the fruit was delicious. Was also easy to charge to my US credit card. It was a PERFECT Christmas present for their family. Way to go, Fruit World!!!

This is my local Fruit World and a good place to shop for fruit and vegetables. The produce is…read morealways fresh and reasonably priced, with competition from next door's Farro and Countdown across the road. Several times I've asked if they have extra stock out the back of a particular item and staff have always been friendly and courteous. The layout is easy to navigate and the produce always stacked nicely on display. They also have a decent selection of nuts and dried fruits, as well as ethnic foods. I like to buy my wraps from here, and they have delicious fresh bagels and paninis for sale too. Also check out the frozen dumplings etc in the cool stores at the front of the shop!

What I really like about this Fruit World, maybe the others do it as well, but this one had all the…read morefruit and veges as you would expect. Its also bit of a mini market, its got a number of Asian goods - tofu, soya sauce, noodles and all that. But it also got Italian/Mediterranean type stuff like Olives, feta cheese, pasta, pasta sauce, and it also has some really good oils, like Omega mix with Avocado oil and Olive Oil. I also love that its clean and tidy inside, some Fruit/Asian type places aren't. Also it's nice and handy and has good parking. I also always find the staff to be super friendly and I love that they offer me a box instead of plastic bags.

If I was ever in of need motivation to start that new healthy lifestyle, this would most definitely…read morebe my first port of call. Row upon row of fresh vege, plump apricots the size of cricket balls, purple carrots AND purple broccolini... they even have potted wheatgrass! As well as produce these guys boast an impressive range of artisan products. Everything from elderflower cordial to Moroccan-spiced couscous. Plus they have a small but well-crafted wine section. However perhaps, the best thing about this place, is that everything seems to cheaper than what you would pay at a Food Market like this in AK. Don't get me wrong, you could still spend plenty of $$ up in here but I bet if you did the same shop in AK it would be substantially more expensive.

I have found my new happy place. Farro & Nosh - you won't be seeing me for a while now I have this…read morebad boy just down the road. The fruit & vege selection is understandably great, considering all the market gardens in the area. It's awesome to see signs letting you know this is NZ- and locally-grown, even the garlic! And the prices are dirt-cheap for all the seasonal produce. They even have a small range of seedlings, herbs & vegetable plants. My kitchen counter is proudly displaying a big bowl of micro-green radish sprouts & I feel healthier every time I look at them! But Boric also has: a fresh fish counter, butchery, deli, icecream by the scoop, coffee, homemade cakes, dinners & salads, a kids' playground AND a boutique selection of homewares & the finest artisan products. And friendly staff. And a great wine, beer & cider selection. And I've probably missed something out. This is the kind of place that you could easily wander around for ages, progressively filling up that trolley more & more. I can see that will quickly become my new hobby!

Easy to get your 5+ a day at Green Bay Fresh! This green grocer sells fresh and delicious fruit and…read moreveggies along with some extra staples in the fridge, eggs, bread and condiments. Since it is so well patronized, me included, the produce rolls out the door ensuring freshness. I like their wide range of produce and I generally find that they are able to extend the best prices on veggies from my comparison shopping. Of course it is best to buy what is in season if you are on a budget and families can get great value by taking advantage of the pre-boxed "ready now" fruit or veggies which are displayed at the front of the store.

I like Green Bay Fresh. I go here when my usual is too far away for me that day, or if I am on…read moreroute to something nearby. While it is on the smaller side (which means less choice inevitably) I do think it has a great selection on offer. It is usually quite quiet and I've never actually seen it busy. But it must get busy at times because the business seems to be doing good, they have been there for years and years and the prices are still reasonable. If you feel like some fresh and seasonal produce from a nicely run and friendly grocer then definitely visit Green Bay Fresh.

Fruit City is in the same mall as my regular supermarket and I always feel mightily disappointed in…read moremyself if I ever laze into buying fruit and veges from the supermarket rather than the glorious Fruit City. Fruit City is regularly two-thirds to half the price of the supermarket, and the fruit and vege are always fresher and better quality. They have a full range of the aforementioned and often some things in stock that the supermarket doesn't have. They also stock a really good range of Asian greens, as well as eggs, spices and nuts, teas, biscuits, and heaps of frozen stuff, from meat and fish to heaps of different kinds of dumplings, berries, and pies. The service is really good, so I can't think of a negative thing to say about it. Except, and this is more of a general comment, what's with people wearing plastic gloves to both weigh and pack the veges, and take the cash?

Go Dutch! This is a the store to come and buy your authentic Dutch cheese, that delicious yet…read morestrange tasting Dutch licorice and Nasi Goreng.... Nasi Goreng?????..... well, yes, I had to look twice too, all this time I have eaten Nasi Goreng out and I thought it was an Asian delicacy... The prices vary, usually towards the more hefty side, but if it is the occasional shop or a one off item you are after then look at it as a treat. They have quite an extensive range too, plus if you check out their website www.godutch.co.nz you can buy online! Go Dutch also have another retail outlet in Orewa. If you haven't ever tried Dutch licorice before, give it a go! It is very different to the soft sweet stuff in the West. This store offer a variety to chose from, ask staff about the different choices to help you decide.

Go Dutch is an unexpected treat to find in Henderson, amongst Discount Stores and ratty cafés. A…read morestore that specializes in Dutch treats- from food to ceramic gifts. As a big cheese eater, this small selection of Dutch cheese wheels was a great find, easily accompanied by authentic savoury crackers in stock. Good goat's cheese is scarce in New Zealand. Go Dutch obviously stocks goat's cheese, gouda- even a bright green pesto cheese. Even better than the cheeses was the licorice selection, at the rear of the store and almost behind the counter, like an old English sweets shop. Each flavour has its name and taste (sweet or salty) clearly printed on the front. The pleasant older lady working the store will willingly help guide your decision. A great store to find that something special as a gift, to enhance a meal or for a new experience.