Best of the best!! This place is truly a Boston treasure. The owner is very kind, the produce is very adorable, the freshest of the freshest. Any time I come in, it's like a mini-vacation. The walls are painted in a fun a fresh manner, and the presentation is wonderful. There's always a lot to choose from and it gives that pleasant nostalgia of what simple businesses were like. You feel treat as a real person in the community instead of an ordinary customer. I love that. read more

Cute neighborhood shop. Lots of fruits and veggies at good prices. I just wish the berries were locally grown. But everything was ripe and tasty. read more

I love the look and feel of an old school vegetable and fruit stand. I love supporting small businesses but this man is a real jerk. I won't go into his rudeness and everyone has their moments but this has been on more than one occasion also, cash only and I would not have issue with that but I am supporting a business where he is rude to select customers. I am always polite regardless. The young kids he employs are wonderful, can't imagine what they are being paid. You can get some good deals here but a lot of stuff will go bad quickly so buy with intent of using quickly. Other items you can buy for same price elsewhere and mostly not local. Which is fine. I do love his basil packets, those are nice and they are great for price. As a local myself, grew up in Allston Brighton, and love supporting small businesses giving my hard earned $ means nothing to this cash only establishment. So, out of principle I will no longer support this business NOR recommend. Butttt my business doesn't matter to this establishment in the long run not sure why I am even leaving this review read more

Cash only! That said, I bought a whole bookbag full of fruits and veggies for $14! It's my new go-to Saturday place. It's small and it ONLY has fruits and veggies, but you can stock up on your staples once a month at Costco. Love the vibe here. read more

Excellent value! The fruits are the best and it's very cheap compared to supermarkets!

Small grocery filled with fruits and veggies all of which lasted longer, were better tasting and cheapest I've been able to find locally! I got watermelon, apples, mushroom, bananas and more. Make sure you have cash as they are a cash only store! The owner was super personable and this was a great shop I recommend checking out to support a local business and get some delicious fresh fruits and veggies! read more

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Great quality, very responsive to special orders. Owner is very personable and friendly and most of the time present.

Fresh produce at a reasonable price. The people who work there are extremely helpful and friendly. read more

I absolutely ADORE Johnny D's! Best (and only) place to get produce in Brighton Center! With only convenience stores and takeout restaurants around, this is the only place to get fresh food, particularly at an affordable price! We have a rabbit, so I always have to make sure there is fresh vegetables in my fridge. Johnny's always has the best and freshest lettuce and spinach which are my go-to's. They also have a $1 shelf with vegetables/fruit that's about to go bad if you're looking for something for dinner. All of the prices match nearby Stop & Shop or beat them! The other day I saw cherries for $1.99/lb while I know they're over $5/lb down the street. Seriously, you can't beat the convenience, price, and quality of supporting this local business. Besides rabbit food the apples have always been good, we get tons of pears, fresh mint, and the absolute best are the Israeli dates which just eating two is enough to satisfy any sweet cravings. Fair warning, it's cash only, but since it's Brighton you have about 17 bank options within a 5 foot radius. read more

Wow, just drove by this and noticed signs for raspberries $1 each pack. So of course I had to stop and check it out. There was easy parking for me about a block away. It's a small shop, so expect to get a bit cozy if there are other shoppers. They have just about all the regular produce you might need, and everything looked fresh. I even nabbed some bok choy for $1. The caveat is that they take cash only (probably how prices stay low) but totally worth it in my opinion! Bring ya dolla bills! read more

Incredible spot for fresh produce! The other day I walked out with two giant heads of broccoli and three nectarines for a total of $4. Truly can't beat the price. Everything is fresh and delicious! And best yet, you'll always be great with a smile and a nice interaction with Johnny himself. Just don't forget cash! No card taken! read more

My favorite place in Brighton! The store always has in season produce for the lowest costs and by far the best quality in the area. They beat all the big name grocery stores on any day, and the employees are wonderful. I've received awesome recipe advice, learned so much about summer gardening, and plan my meals each week around what they have in stock. I love it! read more

The best produce and it's usually ready to be used. The owner is also super nice. The prices can't be beat.

Johnny D'à is the perfect neighborhood store. The quality of produce is excellent and Johnny is the nicest guy around. The place is pretty small inside, but it's stacked with a variety of fruits/veggies - whatever is in season. The cost is definitely comparable with chain grocery stores, but the real value comes from whatever is on sale for the week. There are usually 5-6 sale items each week that are a great deal (e.g. $1 eggplants). For good quality and great value, stop by Johnny's! read more

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Good prices Good quality Friendly staff I have to travel to go there but it is so worth it A bag of produce that could sell for $40 at Star Market costs $15 here! read more

So nice Togo in there bring cash get good produce and the people who work there are very nice.

Sweet guy. Nice people. Good produce - and you WON'T find it cheaper anywhere else. I prefer picking up my produce here rather than a large chain grocery store. The strawberries I got a couple of weeks ago were really tasty, sweet. Recommend. read more

This exceptional fresh fruit store has the freshest produce, most friendly customer's service and a great variety of choices. I would recommend it to everyone and as a out-of-town visitor, I am impressed! Thank you! read more

I finally decided to stroll into this shop, and was immediately greeted by a happy guy stocking fruit. Skinny guy with a mustache, total "dad" type. How are ya! He asked. How nice to hear someone genuinely asking. :) Anyhoo, they had a nice variety of your staple fruits and vegetables. The prices were pretty good and all the produce looked healthy. I was disappointed by the hot pepper selection, but the guy, let's call him Johnny, immediately told me that anything he didn't have he'd get for me with 24 hours notice. Habanero, chiles, anything. As I left, I asked about apple cider. He told me he has the ABSOLUTE BEST cider and he'll have some more this week for me. I can't wait! As I left, I said "Have a good one!", to which Johnny laughed again and said "Have TWO good ones!" All stars for great service. :) EDIT: He had the cider out the next day, and yes it was delicious Harvard, MA cider. read more

Produce goes bad very quickly. I got a very upset stomach presumably from their produce. It was a big switch from WholeFoods and Amazon Prime. I wanted to be able to use them because they're local but not worth it. read more

I generally agree with reviewers in that the customer service here separates it from supermarkets. The location is also cute as well, as it's a very small store on a busy part of Brighton. The prices here are rather low and attractive. The produce I've purchased here are of reasonably good quality too. This spot is definitely a reason for supporting a more local establishment. read more

Great selection of fruits and veg. Friendly, helpful staff. Support local business! Some of the stuff on sale should be eaten that day so beware of how much you're buying. read more

Positives: Excellent service and affable owner. Negatives: Fruits and Veggies are not exactly "fresh". The small shop has poor air circulation and an on-going problem with flies. Prices seem arbitrary. You can score a great deal on certain items like peaches and nectarines every now and then and be confronted with a huge price spike the next moment. It can't be blamed on the "season" since I often note the price disparities between Johnny's and Whole Foods. So this is a nice, convenient shop with tremendous heart, charm and appeal. I want so desperately for this place to succeed beyond their wildest dreams but quality control and dubious prices remain a hindrance. 3 Objective Stars. read more

A weeks worth of produce (which costs more than $50) for just $13.85?!?!?! - I know because I'm a creature of habit who tends to buy the same things every time It's just ironic because just the other day i had a debate with the bf where I was adamant about ordering in doesn't save enough money to outweigh the inconvenience... And then bam, I come across Johnny D's and I'm probably gonna stop going out for a good while... I was next door at the Brighton Locksmith (who's also at the top of my list) and almost flew into the shop because they have boxes and boxes of fresh strawberries for $1.5! The inside of the shop is a little cozy but everything was fresh and beyond reasonably priced. The owners daughters were a great team in getting my products weighed and checked out. Would totally take another trip just to get another weeks worth of produce! read more

What bad thing can you really say about a super friendly family business that provides fresh fruit and veggies year round in a small quaint store? Nothing. And if you can, youre anal. I walked in and was surprised it was so small, however, I was also surprised at how much fresh stuff they had. What really impressed me was how well the owners knew the customers. An old guy apparently named Tony told a young lady named Angela to use the asparagus in a day, "Thanks Tony!" , Mustache man greeted EvErYoNe and tossed me a "Hows a going". I felt like I was in the south or something. They get new shipment everyday, I asked. They also have a shelf towards the front where everything is a dollar. You'd probably want to get there early to get anything off that rack. The entire store is soooo cheap. Parking is a hassle since its street but who cares, walk if you're going to be getting FRUITS and VEGGIES. Come on people live up to those resolutions read more

A hidden gem!! We've been in Boston for 4 years and are just finding Johnny D's!! Amazing deals on fruits and veggies! Perfect place to buy produce if you like to Juice! Kind, friendly and helpful staff makes for a great experience. read more

The only bad thing about Johnny D's is that the hours are not tailored to my schedule. Everything else about it is fantastic - great prices, fresh produce and incredibly friendly staff. This is the essence of a neighborhood shop. True story: I locked myself out of my apartment one winter weekday afternoon. I walked the two blocks to Johnny D's because he seemed to be the sort of guy who knows everyone in Brighton. He hooked me up with a locksmith, let me use his store phone to call, and let me hang out in the warm store until the guy arrived... and he'd never seen me a day in his life. Now that's a good neighbor. read more

My first year in Boston I was so poor I couldn't afford groceries and when Christmas rolled around, I spent my gift money on produce. I did not spend it at Johnny D's, which is a shame. I spent it on the crappy spray-ripened mush tomatoes and disgusting vegetables of the local Stop n Shop. And I still cried with joy upon eating them. If I had known about Johnny D's I might not have spent all of the first winter in a cold rage, huddled in my room next to the heater vent, slowly developing scurvy. Johnny D's is an amazing local find and even though I moved far away, I'm writing a review to make sure all you Brightonians spend your money here. If I come back and it's gone out of business because you thought you could find cheaper (you can't), better (HA!) produce somewhere else, I am going to be very upset. If it's slow the owner will recommend things to you. He also has a shelf for stuff on its last legs you can get for super, ridiculously cheap; even during my first year I could have afforded a bag of beans and a couple zucchini, which might have made things all seem just a little more bright, a little more beautiful. Patronize this business with all your dollars, and bring them in dollar form since it's cash only. If you need cash quick, there's a convenience store a block towards Market with an ATM in it. read more

Wow. Just so amazingly fresh, beeee-ute-teee-ful, inexpensive produce! Asian pears and apples for 99 cents a pound! And raspberries for $1.50 a carton! Everything in this little shop is quality. And the owner was so helpful and friendly! I'm going to eat all the produce that I didn't expect to buy- right now, just so I can go back as soon as possible. Even if I didn't live in the area, I would make the trip. Johnny D.'s, you rock! read more

How great is it to have an "indoor fruit and veggie stand" in the middle of the city? How about one with a super friendly owner who is not only very into produce (no really, it's awesome), but is always walking around, making suggestions (by way of letting you try/taste items), and often towards the end of the day significantly reducing already low prices? Oh, and it's open all year round. I don't know that I can say anything about it that others haven't. This place is great. Sorry Stop & Shop. Cash only, but that isn't much of an issue with several banks/ATMs nearby. The one thing that does prevent me from being able to take advantage of this treasure as much as I'd like is the somewhat limited hours. I'm sorry, I can't go to NH this weekend, I need to hit up Johnny D's... read more

My girlfriend grew up in Brighton and swears by this place for good reason. She also happens to have a beet fetish and loves cooking beets as much as possible. So one day we met up for lunch in Brighton and she dragged me into Johnny D's produce (I had to get back to work). While there, she spotted $1 beets on the $1 shelf. That night she made a humongous Beets-based meal and it's been all about beet leftovers for about a week now. But wait, about the store! Cheap prices, great customer service, focusing on one niche, a throwback to the pre-supermarket era, and really tasty fruits and vegetables. What more do you need, man? read more

This is by far the prettiest and cleanest produce store I have ever been in. The fruit and veggies are all in great shape. I don't even think they ever put anything mildly bruised on the shelves. This makes shopping easier since you don't really have to spend too much time picking the "prettiest" fruit or veggie. I swear they're all pretty! You can really tell that Johnny (the owner) takes pride in his store. My husband is a regular customer and always buys our veggies and fruits from here. We are very happy and loyal customers here. read more

I can't believe I just found this place! I walked in for the first time yesterday, and was instantly greeted by Johnny telling me I MUST smell the strawberries. Boy was their aroma sweet! He then invited me to taste one, and they certainly lived up to the expectations. The produce here is gorgeous, and you can tell that he personally checks each piece of fruit and every vegetable as it goes onto the shelves. I truly was a kid in a candy store, buying spaghetti squash, zucchini, cucumbers, sun-dried tomatoes, spring mix, scallions, and of course the strawberries - all for $14. This place is a must try. At this point I can't even think of shopping anywhere else for my produce. (FYI: Cash only, but ATM's nearby.) read more

Johnny your store is a real jewel in this community, God bless you. Where else can you walk in and buy fresh produce? Just fruits and veggies here, very fresh, low prices, friendly service. Johnny I wish you had a store in every neighborhood, we'd all be a lot more healthy and happy. Thanks for being there. read more

I love the idea of a local produce market, especially one that looks like Johnny D's: cute and quaint in an urban setting, green awning, and produce showcased on wooden boxes out front on the sidewalk. "Adorable" is an understatement! Although some of their produce is local, the vast, vast majority of it is not and a good amount of it is not even domestic. You will still get Chilean apples, Mexican spinach, etc. just like you would in a big-box supermarket. I would much rather buy from Johnny D's than Shaw's or Star Market, because you know you're still supporting some local farms and you're supporting the market itself. Plus, the owner is ridiculously friendly and knows the freshness of the produce he sells, even if it's not local or domestic. If you live in Brighton Center and want to go for a walk and support a small business, Johnny D's is the place to go. However, if you want to have a bigger impact on small farms that are local, I'd recommend joining a CSA instead. Tip: This place is cash only. read more

I love this place! Johnny is awesome- I hear from the locals that he used to be the produce manager at a high-end supermarket. He stocks some great produce, and it's so quaint! He's always willing to let you sample the produce if you're on the fence, or have never heard of it before (i.e. certain types of specialty pears, I don't quite remember what it was called, but it was delish!) The selection is small, but everything is fresh as can be and the service is impeccable! read more

Pros: *Fresh Fruit and Veggies *Lower than grocery store prices *Johnny D apparently could play some ball in his day (check out the Mets draft letter on the wall) Cons: *Cash Only read more

My first experience with Johnny D's, I walked in and was greeted by Johnny himself with a grin and a cantaloupe. "Have a piece--the stock we have in today is delicious!" And it was the perfect piece of melon! The price is right, the business is local, the selection is good. It is cash only, but definitely worth it (and it's next to a plethora of ATMs). There is a $1 section of veggies and fruit on their way out--but they aren't bad! they just need to be cooked within a day or two! read more

This place is a staple in Brighton Center! I've been going here for at least 10 years and I have never been disappointed. Fruits, vegetables and sometimes other things like salad dressing or tomato sauce, they are always beautifully displayed. The owner Johnny, is always engaging, informative about his stock and appreciative of his customers! They always ask if I found everything I needed. OK, here is the crowning jewel--the prices are soooo reasonable!! I stopped by this evening and bought a box of, "taste me do good" fairly traded blueberries for $2.99!! I just saw the exact same box of blueberries at Whole Foods for $5.99 a couple of days ago--wow! There is also a $1 rack of veggies and fruits he needs to move so there is always a great deal. Thanks Johnny D's, you guys are awesome!! read more

Amidst all the bakeries and breakfast places on Washington St in Brighton Center is this gem. It's a tiny market where you can get fresh produce at slightly high, but not obnoxious prices. For all of the college kids in the area, this place would be perfect because it is in walking distance and it will have everything you need in terms of produce. All the produce comes from the same Chelsea market where all of the restaurants and major grocery stores get their produce, so you know it's high quality. Also it was pretty clear from looking at it that the quality was high. I just popped in to get a bag of mandarin oranges (a big bag) for $4. Not a bad price! My favorite part however was the fact that the shop owner was singing to the music playing in and outside he store while he was arranging the apples outside on the store front. It was very welcoming and I will make my way back there soon! read more