Canalside Farm actually wasn't what I expected, but it was still good. We went to both the Cafe and…read morethe Farm shop just before Christmas because of three reasons; 1) We'd heard good things 2) We needed to buy my Uncle some cheese for Christmas 3) I love farm shops In the cafe, I had the eggs Benedict, which was gorgeous, just the right amount of hollandaise, enough pepper to cut through the richness, all in all a good show. The most impressive looking thing on our table was the burger, a big plate loaded with chips and salad, however it wasn't a gorgeous thick patty like we expected, "like a van burger, but better" was the comment. Not all of the chips were finished, but the rest was eaten. Cakes looked nice, but we didn't have any. The farm shop is small, but well stocked. There were still quite a lot of branded goods, and quite a few things that you can get in your average decent supermarket. I do think it's just personal preference that I like my farm shops plastic free and crammed into a room in a country house with an honesty box, and I know that's not the right model for most. There was a good range of veg, cheeses, meats, and a little booze corner. I'd say it's worth a visit.

This was the first shop on the Kings Heath High Street to go 24 hour, trivia fans. At the time that…read moreit did, I was working a job that involved night shifts, so I quickly became a 2am regular. It was a good place to pick up stuff for the following morning, such as milk and bread. Unfortunately it is not an off-licence, but otherwise you can get pretty much anything you need from here. I'm also a fan of cooking and this was, and is, a great place to pick up fresh vegetables, and in particular greens of a more exotic variety. Never underestimate the beauty of being able to get fresh and tasty corriander at all hours of the day and night!

Buywise was something of a novelty on the Kings Heath high street as a convenience and grocery…read morestore that was open 24 hours. Of course, there's always been the garage at the top of the high street, with the old routine of having to shout through a hatch for items and mouthing words to a slightly tired looking attendee. At Buywise you are saved the bother with full roaming privileges. There's nothing like a 24 hr convenience store to add a little New York style chic to your local high street and Buywise Express caters for those little late night cravings. Inside you'll find the usual array of canned goods, milk and bread, soft drinks and cigarettes. Out front it's fresh fruit and vegetables. I usually reach for a coconut and pineapple drink out of the fridge and some nuts of the front rack and look out for my favourite attendee with the big moustache I refer to as Sarge. Buywise now have competition from down the street, but my loyalties are with the first 24hr convenience store and my friend Sarge.

This Greengrocer has been a fixture of Weoley Castle Square for as long as I can remember…read more It's a traditional Greengrocer with a variety of fruit and veg indoors, plus cut flowers and plants out the front of shop. The staff are very friendly and the prices of the produce very good - certainly cheaper than any nearby Supermarket. Unlike a Supermarket, you can expect the odd bit of dirt on your potatoes, and perhaps a slightly bend to your Carrots here, but you can't beat the price and I for one enjoy shopping at a local business.

Really decent fruit and veg shop this based on Weoley Castle Square which offers a good range of…read moreseasonal produce. The main thing to focus on though is the price - maybe its after a lifetime of shopping at Waitrose and Marks or relying on my allotment for food (although with the latter this largely consisted of courgettes - I can't look at a marrow these days without feeling a bit sick), but boy are they cheap and unlike some of the stuff in Waitrose which is a bit sparkly and perfect looking a lot of this stuff comes covered in dirt and grit which I rather like. As well as really reasonably priced veg and fruit they stock a nice range of pickles and sauces and bags of nuts and Bombay mix. Outside you'll find cut flowers. Staff are friendly and the shop itself seems a popular haunt for the good people of Weoley Castle.

As the name suggests a shop with three parts, with by far the most impressive being the butcher. A…read morefabulous range of steaks, Beef Wellington, racks of lamb, home made sausages, to name but a few. All well presented and displayed to tempt you in to making a purchase. The staff seemed knowledgeable and helpful too. The ice cream section had a good range of flavours, but was a little small in comparison, to achieve co-billing with the butchers. Similarly the bakery products seemed a little limited, but the rolls and loaves present did look impressive. The rest of the establishment is an eclectic mix of groceries for the moored marina boats, and a range of relishes, sauces and marinades to go with the great selection of meat. There was also a good range of home grown fruit and vegetables, bigger than either the ice cream or bakery section! High ceilings, rustic beams and fittings add to the ambiance of a shop that cannot seem to make up its mind what it wants to be.

I think this is a superb little place, situated in a nice setting, selling tasty and tender meats,…read more(unlike the rubbish supplied by the supermarkets), bread and ice cream, all produced locally. It does as it says on the tin, sells meat, bread (and cakes) and ice cream. Apart from the quality of their produce, another thing that really impresses me is that you never have to queue for long to get served, and the staff are friendly and helpful. They often seem to remember you and what you had during you last visit, which to me is like a personal service.

i like to shop around for my fresh veg so no gain ill go in here staff am friendly so yes this is okread more

very cheap and good food from here. very nice staff aswell. so go and injoy yourself.read more

I went her for some jacket potatoes as there Lovly The…read moreyoung mid 20s Lad that was in there was talking to another Lad that was obviously there for a temporary job selling Christmas tree The Way in which he spoke to him in front of me & other customers Was disgusting swearing every other word Talking about customers when we're 2 feet away from him like we were trash in the gutter We pay your wages !!! Have more respect & The Older Lady that runs the place did nothing not a single word to stop the way he was "Slagging off" the customers!!! I want be returning anytime soon!!!

A greengrocers and a garden centre, all crammed into a space normally occupied by a cornershop,…read morethis place is a bit of an oasis on the slightly run-down Stirchley High Street. Outside you'll find a great selection of shrubs, plants and vegetables to plant in your garden, and at extremely reasonable prices. I get the impression that most of the items for sale, and in particular the veg plants, have been grown by hand, either by the shop themselves or else by a trusted local nursery - the care and attention is evident in each plant, and these are clearly not the product of some anonymous uber-greenhouse knocking out bedding plants by the thousand. Inside the store is cool and welcoming and beautifully stocked with fresh, organic produce that is a treat for the eyes and nose. After visiting this place you'll think twice about selecting the somewhat tired looking veg on offer at the local supermarket - this is super-fresh stuff that looks and smells great. The staff are friendly and helpful and know their stuff, both about the plants and the produce. They are also pretty fair - if you select a plant that is the last one available and it looks a wee bit sorry for itself, they'll normally either knock something off the price, or else not charge you at all. Highly recommended!

I love a local grocer. Hughes is no exception - they had a really good selection of fruit and veg,…read morewhich all looked in very good nick. They also had other useful bits and bobs such as nuts and herbs, and 2 packets of Foxes chocolate biscuits for a mere £1! That was, of course, a special offer - I can't promise you that that is a permanent feature... I bought an enormous bag of Braeburn apples and a less enormous bag of nectarines, - plus my 2 packets of biscuits it all came to £3.58, which seemed very reasonable.

Hughes is a mini supermarket that mainly sells fresh fruit and vegetables. They also sell a few…read moreplain flowers. The only negative thing I have to say about Hughes is that the aisles are narrow and I soon discovered people have to walk down them in single file. If you want to go past somebody you'll have to shuffle or squeeze past them. I'm sure this invaded people's personal space, like it did mine. Birmingham has loads of shops like Hughes and many of the ones I've seen are quiet unclean and it's obvious the products have been left out for a while. Here though, there's probably fresher fruit and vegetable here than in the supermarket not to mention the prices are a lot better. As well as the normal prices being low, I was also pleased to see the amount of deals they had. Two boxes of strawberries can be picked up for £1.00 and a bunch of bananas for just under £1.00. So I think this shop is underrated.

Frutas is a greengrocers on Market Street in Ashby town centre. On the outside of the shop are…read morecrates and boxes of seasonal fruit and vegetables. You can either pick your own or there are pre-packed punnets. A whole variety is on offer including fruit like blueberries, raspberries and grapes, as well as seasonal fruit like Victoria Plums and Discovery Apples. The inside is spotlessly clean and well lit, again with a wide variety of produce, many from local farms. Frutas has very reasonable prices too, and the staff are knowledgeable and helpful.

the fruit and veg shop next to the cafe and boots. often…read morethey have great deals on potatoes and oranges outside the shop. have a good range of fresh fruit and veg inside but normally a sign is up on the floor warning about the wet floor. went in here this morning and bought some golden delicious for work tonight. was served quite quick and with a smile .