I've just started returning to this fruit and veg grocer because I wasn't happy with the quality of…read morewhat I was getting at the supermarkets. What I love about this place is that it's very family orientated. The Fruit and Veggies are way fresher than what you get at the supermarket and sometimes even cheaper. I tend to spend about $25 weekly there and get really fresh stuff. The only downside is a lot of times they are ready to be eaten so if you're planning on getting stuff to just sit around, I would just double check the stuff before buying. The staff has on numerous occasions given my little one bananas to eat while there (free of charge might I add). They aren't about penny pinching at all and they do tend the have really good deals on stuff. The one thing that does always confuse me is that they will have some things inside and some out and they're different prices based on freshness I'm guessing. They always tend to ask where you get it from and that always tends to confuse me considering I do have a bag full of stuff.

Richard the butcher is very friendly and the meat is top qualityread more

Great fresh produce it's healthy and tastes delicious! Cashiers are lovely and willing to help you…read morefind something. Also has sweet treats to enjoy! Amazing!

ORGANIC OUT YOUR EARS!…read more I kinda agree with the other 2 reviewers and their commentary. I wish that I could afford to have loaded up the pantry with all of these goodies sold here. Actually, my brother probably wouldn't eat it anyway, and it'd be a moot point, because I couldn't afford that store. I walked up/down, up/down, imagining the things that I would purchase, and what i would put together with what, and how it would be served. The displays are nice and their inventory does make one want to be as healthful as possible. So instead, off to Foodworks I went, just a bit deeper into the Village.

Another overpriced health food store that I've been completely sucked in by. Chances are you'll pay…read moretwice as much doing your groceries here than at a standard supermarket. For this reason I save my visits to Gum Tree Good Food only for special occasions and moments of weakness. If only I had the budget to make this place my regular because the produce they have is just amazing. Highlights include the thinnest of pizza bases that you can take home and make your own gourmet inspired meal with. Not to mention the range of delicious dips, sauces and chutneys. There are also crusty sourdough loaves by the dozen and pre-made meals that leave Lean Cuisine et al for dead. This is the place to go to pick up nibbles that will be sure to impress.

Expensive yes. Over priced no…read more Gum Tree is an excellent gourmet grocer stocking an curated selection of vegetables, groceries, meat and alcohol. Although a small store they provide the 'necessities' for a gourmet quick meal. I found the prices to be very good for a store of this type. Yes, you are going to pay $45 a kg for meat but, prices appear to be about 10% cheaper than gourmet grocers like Broadbean, Passion Foods and Essential Ingredient. Gum Tree is a great one stop shop for the time poor local resident who can make it to South Melbourne Market, with the added bonus of Toby's Estate coffee served while you shop. All very civilised :)

Great coffee! Went inside today and there was a fresh assortment of food, juice and coffee. I tried…read morea coffee and it was great Melbourne style smoothness. Really friendly owners, will be back for sure!

Bodhi kitchen is one of those new style stores that aims to help you live better. It offers daily…read moremarket fresh fruit and vegetables, organic produce, Allergy-friendly products, healthy home cooked foods and gluten free options. Sound good? It did to me as well. In fact, I love finding store like these because I get to stock up on healthier options and feel better about myself. But the problem I have with this store is that it is quite costly to shop at. I realised I was paying three times the amount from another local fruit shop and getting the exact same fruit. My solution: stop buying fruit here! But is till frequent this store for it's good range of gluten-free products and organic produce. I guess there are some things you just have to pay good money for.

Bodhi Kitchen is the big brother to the Bodhi Leaf and Bean cafe next door. This attractive…read morewholefoods store has all the fresh fruit and vegetables you need to get you through the week. They've set it up like a little market place where it's busy with lots of Caulfield residents picking out the best produce. They've taken a lot of care with this place, providing allergy friendly products as well as organic and non-organic items as well. I was thoroughly impressed with the wholefood store and cafe being next to each other promoting healthy foods and Fairtrade products. It's refreshing in this area in particular, which seems a little empty when it comes to culture and fine foods.

Colonial Fruit Co is a bit of a godsend for decent fruit and veg…read more Im not the type to frequent farmers markets, and usually rely on getting all my stuff from the supermarket. Quite often though, the quality and range of the supermarket fruit and veg is.... well... lacklustre. Colonial is right next door to my regular supermarket, so anything I cant find in my regular shop, I pop by here afterwards and fill in the gaps. The produce is fantastic, extremely fresh. They also have some deli items, like cheese, olives and smallgoods. Pricing in incredibly reasonable, some items even cheaper than at the huge chain store.