I love a green grocer, but unfortunately the ones near me closed a while back so now I mainly shop…read moreat the supermarket. I heard about this one opening so popped along for a wee nosey. It's got a nice rustic look about it, more like a market than an upmarket green grocer but they have a really good range. Everything looked fresh and lush, and as well as fruit and veg they sell some cupboard staples like muesli, nuts, seeds as well as vitamins. The staff were super friendly and chatty, and mentioned how welcoming all the locals had been which was nice to hear. This is a much-needed shop in Clarkston and I look forward to going back. I thought the prices were pretty reasonable too, I picked up a bunch of assorted veg for £5.

Love this shop nice and friendly staff great variety always increasing their range which is good to…read moresee and within a day I can get a product that's isn't usually in stock great

At nature's harvest fruit and vegetables they have a great selection of fresh fruit and vegetables,…read moreherbs and potatoes to pot plant's this guy has the lot. A small independent run store full of the freshest ingredients, what more could you want.

As my local (and sadly one of very few in the East End) fresh fruit and vegetable shop Ahmed's is…read moremy favourite. Always greeted with a smile and 'Hello' and his wife always compliments me on my dresses/hair ~ so nice! Certainly service with a smile. I usually pop in for the more 'exotic' vegetables/spices/herbs (no, not those type of 'exotic herbs', tut-tut!) and the odd packet of noodles or chilli sauce. I love their more exotic and Asian variety of produce as let's face it, you can pretty much get apples/potatoes/etc.. anywhere but West Indian Hot Sauce or some quality spices are a wee bit harder to track down. The only reason it's not 5 stars is because sometimes their produce isn't the freshest I've seen; it's edible but if like me you don't eat a dinosaur (herbivore of course) load of fruit/veggies a day then it'd not last long in your hoose before you have to toss it. I'm all for supporting the small shop/business owners over the mega giants (Te*co to name but one) so shopping in these smaller, local and (most usually) friendlier shops is always good for the soul and your local area.

Ahmeds is exactly why we should support the local shop owner, here you get service from a kindly…read moreman who is keyed up on his shops produce. Its convenient to buy everything all in one at the supermarket, but Ahemd's brings back that feeling of community and the shop owner asking you how your dog is as you go in. The feeling is mutual and this is all about building relationships and taking things back to basics. Ahmed's is a bit different and I like to save the pounds so I am keen to go to avoid the corporate empire that is the supermarket to go to this pleasant shop. You get my vote!

The ideal spot to grab a meal's worth of vegetables…read more PRICE: Inexpensive. SERVICE: Not unhelpful. QUALITY: Pretty standard for a greengrocer. CHOICE: Plenty. Fruit and vegetables outside, and plenty more inside. Argyll Place is probably one of my favourite shopping streets in Edinburgh. Odd, I know, but it contains three of my most frequented shops: the Bike Works, Al Haj's and Nadia's Fruit and Vegetables. This place is smaller than its next door neighbour, but has a much wider vegetables selection at a much lower price. It is perfect (indeed, this is what I do nine out of ten times) for nipping to on the bike, grabbing a few different vegetables and then heading back to cook dinner, having spent perhaps a quid without the prospect of vegetables then going to waste at the bottom of the fridge. It is open until an ideal time too: 8pm everyday (usually), and this of course means that even a late night dinner can be created using vegetables from here. Their wide selection caters for most, if not all, meal types, and are never in too bad shape. Of course, unlike supermarkets, fruit from here tends to be ripe and ready to eat... Overall a winner then? Definitely. Though not as smart as its next door neighbour, Nadia's is the perfect greengrocers.

Fresh veg and inexpensive with some hard to find items. This is one of my day to day places to pick…read moreup vegetables. Service is functional and the place is well kept. Not sure what else to say on this as it is a veg shop other than thumbs up from me. Tip: They have reduced items in bags outside which is normally 8 - 10 peppers for 79 pence or on occassion bags for 49 pence of items that need used that day. If you are making soup or similiar that day its ideal.

Bananas please, lots of bananas…read more That was my request a week or so back when I was kitting up for a smoothie and bananas are a must for any good smoothie in my book. Was pleased with this place, a good tidy layout with lots of stock including fruit you wouldn't get in supermarkets and at roughly the same prices. Nice and fresh for the most part, I picked up a few things I didn't even the know the name of (too embarassed to ask) and got down with the smoothie making business! A great wee shop that will see me return if I am ever in the viscinity.

The Fruit and Veg Company were open before I got into work this morning. So this fruit shop was…read moreopen AT HALF EIGHT ON A SATURDAY MORNING. Crazy guys, but I like it! There's a lack of fruiters selling natural looking crops these days. I have watched some scary supermarket documentaries in my time and don't want to tell you that our unnatural quest for finding perfect looking fruit is actually doing our bodies a whole lot of harm, not to mention the amount of wastage supermarkets create in search of their perfectly formed plums. But I'm not talking for Greenpeace, I'm reviewing, so I guess what I'm trying to convey is how important independent fruit shops are to the community. The offerings in here look so much more natural, while also being impeccably clean. The watermelons look mouthwateringly juicy, and the fruit and veg in general is varied and colourful. Everything in here looks filled with nutrients and vitamins! All fruit, veg and scales are within plucking distance which is great for shorties like me who absolutely hate having to crane, swipe and tiptoe to retrieve anything! And this seems to happen to me often in fruitshops, bizarrely. This one, I am happy to report, has everything in working order and on my eye level. It's very easy to navigate. All in all, a good fruit shop which is open unfathomably early in the morning. Hell, now I have no more excuses not to get my five a day since it's enroute to work!

I love shopping local and I love fruit so this father and son Greengrocer duo really make me smile…read more Michael, lovingly known as 'the fruit man' would pop into my shop with the most delicious and fresh fruit. Just how could I resist? Strawberries, raspberries, pears, plums, clementines, oh my! Mix Fruits' vitamins have fuelled me through many a working day and every volunteer/member of staff who's tried a piece has commented on just how lovely the fruit is. - Most recently, we were amazed by the juiciest of juicy plums! Now, we're all getting out our pennies when Michael stops by. So, I was delighted when Mix Fruits opened up their very own fruit and veg shop just a few doors down, meaning I have a greengrocer just seconds away from work. And this festive season, you can also buy reasonably priced wreaths and trees which are absolutely gorgeous. I bought myself a beautiful wreath and felt all festive in an instant, and equally warm and fuzzy for supporting local business this Christmas. Also, I left with a SUPERSIZE avocado for £1. Seriously, this avo is a monster; the biggest I've ever, ever laid eyes on! I can't wait to devour it. I love how Mix Fruits plan to expand with chutneys and soup all planned down the line. Whatever the future holds for MF, you will leave with a smile, for sure!

Wahl. Finally a quality fruit and veg shop in the merchant city. Not only do they do fresh fruit…read moreand veg which they go to market for every morning I'm told, they also do a great range of organic and non organic dry goods. I was just out for a walk with my dogs lucky and and Walter and I came back with a bag bursting with fresh fruit and veg and fresh organic bread they get direct from Tapa bakehouse every day. Thanks for opening, its hugely appreciated.

I really didn't expect to be so impressed with the new Stalks & Stems on Great Western Road - this…read moreis a shop of dreams! I popped in for a super quick visit and was really impressed with their range - I reckon you could do a "proper" food shop here without any troubles as they have a really big range even though the shop isn't massive. Everything is super neat and tidy and it was really easy to navigate. I was only in to browse but they have a great vegan and gluten free selection so I will definitely pop back to give those a proper look. The staff were really nice and friendly, and didn't even mind that I paid on card for a £1 drink. I'll be back for sure!

Popped into Stalks & Stems for a little browse recently and it did not disappoint! I ended up…read moremaking some really exciting purchases (aka TEA!). The store is well laid out and it's such a cute little wholefoods store! Great range of products including a good selection of nut butters, teas, gluten free products and fresh produce. I'm obsessed with tea and for a small store, I was impressed with the range of teas they had on offer and found them all to be reasonably priced. They stock a good range of Pukka teas as well as some other brands. Service was great and the guys behind the counter were really friendly and chatty. I'll definitely be back - really impressed!

I popped into this wee grocer for a nosy on a day of south side wandering. Despite being fairly…read moreclose to both Hampden & Battlefield/Victoria hospital it does feel a bit out the way compared to the glut of shops on Kilmarnock Rd. It's a really fab wee store, like a smaller version of stalks & stems or roots & fruits. The couple that own the store were really friendly, quick to offer assistance, but happy to let me look around. Their fruit & veg selection is fairly uncomplicated, looked fresh and very reasonable. What I loved about it was the variety of dried, packet & tinned goods on sale. For a fairly small store they had quite a variety of goods on offer at decent prices, plenty of Fair Trade & some organic products. They also have a small selection of vegan products in the fridge by the door. It's nice to see a small, local store with such a range of products in an area I wouldn't expect it to be in. I like that it still has a local shop feel to it, I feel like that can be quite hard to find in other areas of the city. I will pop back in if I'm in the area again, if you're a local get down here & check it out!

Imries is a great little fruit shop, whenever I'm in E.K Shopping Centre I'll always pop in for a…read morelittle tub of raspberries or strawberries for a little snack to keep me going on my shopping spree. Unlike some fruit and vegetable shops Imrie prices are very reasonable and you won't get ripped off here and the quality of the produce is amazing. The staff are always friendly too and always points out any special offers that they have on. Highly recommended independent little fruit & veg shop.