I gave OK Lee's Produce a try through Too Good To Go, and it was definitely worth it. For just around $6, I got a huge variety: 5 bunches of cilantro, 8 oranges (half blood orange), 4 limes, 2 mangos, a cabbage, a basket of cherry tomatoes, 8 roma tomatoes, a bell pepper, and a bag of sweet chili peppers. Some items had a bit of mold and needed trimming, but honestly, for the price, it was still a steal. I also took a walk through the store itself, and everything on display looked fresh and well-stocked -- clearly, the regular shoppers get high-quality produce. The owner was super kind, even let me pick out my own bag, and the whole customer service experience felt very relaxed and friendly. For a spot inside the busy Reading Terminal Market, OK Lee's really holds it down. It's super clean and well organized. It's officially my new go-to for weekly groceries. read more

Loved how neat and clean this little stall was at the Reading terminal. All was a fruit was nicely organized and I peeped that they had watermelon which is my favorite. The clerk assured me that it was sweet for the season although the watermelon is not in season. I will say the watermelon was semi sweet and very good for the season lol. The customer service was very nice and if I ever visit again I will be back. Definitely recommend a visit. read more

OK Lee Produce - 0.5 lb. Watermelon Chunks - Grocery Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Great rotation of fruit and vegetable specials. Fresh herbs, nuts and prepared salads. I usually don't spend more than $8-$10 for a bag of groceries. Conveniently located diagonally from Little Thai Market. Great service Nice and organized setting. read more

OK Lee Produce - Red Seeded Globe Grapes - Sweet - Grocery Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I "discovered" this place with the TooGoodToGo app. Wanted to try a produce place through the app and this was the only one available. I had the most delicious oranges I'd ever had by chance. LIke others say and even in the name itself, if you don't eat it soon, it will likely go bad. That's why prices are cheaper. So appropriate for this place to be on TooGoodToGo . It is nice to have sustainable markets like this when we're hitting hard times for food prices and such already. I forgot to take pics in the haze, so my apologies. I had green grapes, 3 oranges (2 different types- I had two of the sweeter but still super good tasting ones), small cherry tomatoes in a typical plastic container, 2-3 regular tomatoes, lettuce head, several radishes, several potatoes (2 or 3), a few celery sticks, and is most if not everything. All for 6.99 plus tax. Yay! read more

As the name describes - OK. I prefer Iovine, but their produce sometimes gets priced high due to whatever is available. OK Produce can be depended on for ALWAYS low prices - just be aware that the quality may not be great. Best if you use their produce the same day or soon after. Recently, I've been picking up their mix bags of veggies/fruits via the Good To Go app (low cost surprise bags of food to reduce food waste) - the bags are only $5.99 and are probably nearly 10lbs and chock full of groceries! But just one can imagine that some of the items are very close to expiring (i.e, about to get moldy) so you want to be sure to eat or at least cook/freeze them soon after picking up. The pick-up process with the app is very smooth though, and I pick up a bag about once a month. read more

Many of the previous reviews are similar to my experience. There are certain products at OK Lee Produce that are cheaper than Iovine's, while the latter has its own deals that "one-up" what's offered at OK Lee's. The two women working the cash registers were friendly while I was there yesterday. The 99-cent bags of grapes and and plastic containers of blueberries are a steal! While I was shopping around, one of their suppliers came by and replenished their stock of assorted vegetables and fruits. What I saw here seems to be consistent with something I've learned over the years: Some markets sell produce that is meant to be used or eaten within 24 to 48 hours. Unfortunately, those markets may not necessarily advertise that, so it's a matter of being familiar with what "good quality" produce is and is not. Quality wise, everything seemed to be "OK," and I didn't see anything overly ripe when I dropped by. However, just to be safe, take some time to inspect their selection of produce before purchasing the day you visit them. read more

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OK Produce - like the name implies - is just OK. I usually do a quick price and quality comparison between Iovines and OK Produce. Sometimes I only visit one, and sometimes I'm fickle and go for both. Good: - Dollar bins! You can find great deals if they are freshly stocked and you catch a good batch - Produce sometimes cheaper than Iovine Bros (today blueberries: 99c OK vs $2.50 IB) - Asian veggies sometimes available if you don't want to make a separate trip to Chinatown - Jalapeno and thai hot pepper dollar bags are the bomb diggity (grab em if you see em)! Eh: - Produce tends to be a bit beat up/bruised - Watch the multipacks - there will be 2 good items and 1 yucky one in the same bag. - Watch out for produce on the verge of going bad or moldy Aside from the bad fruit, you'll be fine if you items within a couple of days. You can get away with a few more if you go the juice/smoothie route. Docking a star because the manager was huffy when I discreetly mentioned some questionable (moldy) fruit. And don't complain about customers in another language - it's a small world, and you never know who can understand you! read more

Came here two weekends in a row and got amazingly cheap berries. Blackberries an raspberries were 99cents a pack and I also scored a bag of brussel sprouts for 1 dollar. Although it has a smaller produce selection than Iovine Brothers (which probably is still my fav), OK carries an impressive amount, as well as good variety, of produce in the small space it occupies (pretty much in the center of Reading Terminal). My assortment of fruit I bought last wknd lasted me a few days, but I do agree w/ other reviewers that there are some items I think are sold at cheaper price points likely because they don't look like they'll keep for much longer. Also offers student discount here! read more

OK Lee Produce - All of this for $12 (brussel sprouts, blackberries, raspberries, nectarines, fuji apples, pluots)!! - Grocery Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

This place is just how the name describes - OK. They have some good deals but the quality and freshness of the groceries are just OK.

Like the name, like the rating, this place is A-OK. The inexpensive fruits, vegetables, and berries make up for the short shelf-life. This is the value grocer in Reading Terminal Market. read more

Love it! Fresh an affordable. They have a wonderful staff and I get a senior discount.

I love this store! They always have good deals. This is my favorite place (as a vegan) to come and pick up an inexpensive and healthy snack. OK produce always has their deals on display in the corner. I've found blueberries for $1, blackberries for a $1, strawberries for a $1, the list goes on! I love going there, picking up a pint of blueberries and enjoying them as I walk around the market. As for their regular priced items, they are a little more in price but still reasonable. read more

I frequently shop at the Reading Terminal. Usually it is to get produce from Iovines. But I wanted to see how OK Produce compares so I stopped by. Pros: - Usually has ripe bananas - There are some bargains Cons: - Poor Quality. And every trip you'll come across some produce on the shelf that is unsellable and really should be pulled since it's rotten - Limited selection. But this is understandable since it's a small store front Overall, this place lives up to the name and is only Ok. But I'm also taking off one star since they set a minimum to use LevelUp. This is the first and only merchant I've seen set a minimum. I also tweeted Philly LevelUp to see if they're allowed to do this. They replied they're not and that they would contact Ok Produce. What makes setting the LevelUp minimum even worse is Ok Produce doesn't even have a first time credit. Most places will have a $1 to $3 credit on the first visit when you use LevelUp. read more

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Cheap? Sometimes. Fresh? Sometimes. Best produce shop at Reading? Not in my opinion. My first year living in Center City, OK Produce used to be my first stop for produce and then I'd go to Iovine Bros for whatever I was missing because OK Produce is usually cheaper. After a while, I got fed up with shopping at 2 places for produce, so I gradually started shopping at OK Produce less and less. Convenience became more important to me than cost. I'm a fan of the prices at OK Produce (especially the sales/specials), but they usually don't have everything I need. Additionally, a lot of things at OK Produce are not very fresh, especially herbs and mushrooms. I do still shop at OK Produce sometimes. If I have the time, I like to walk through OK Produce, note the sales and prices, and then head to Iovine Bro's where I buy most of my produce. If I remember if something is cheaper at OK Produce, I'd get it there. However, this of course takes more time than just shopping at one store, so I don't shop at OK Produce often anymore. read more

So, if you are going to Reading Terminal, you only have a few options for produce. I rank OK produce as my first stop when I get to the terminal. They have the cheapest stuff - no challenge. But some of the food is not the freshest. I have bought some food before and had it go bad that week (or even sooner). But, since I eat a lot of produce (cause I am a vegetarian) this is a great place for me to get veggies for the week. Most of there food comes in $1 "grab bag" style of a clear bag with a few of each thing inside. Two heads of broccoli, 4 peppers, 5 tomatoes, a bundle of grapes - all things you can find for $1. Things that are usually are okay are peppers, squash, and potatoes - so things you usually cook. Definitely stay away from apples in the clear bags - they aren't usually good. Berries can sometimes be questionable but I can't complain when they have cheap blueberries in the dead of winter. Overall, I definitely recommend Ok Produce. The produce is literally just ok but the prices are amazing. They have a senior citizen discount and student discount all the time (unlike Iovine Brothers which have it only on certain days). read more

Marcia, Marcia, Marcia! I think OK Lee often gets overshadowed by its older sister, or brother, as it were, Iovine Brothers Produce, also located in Reading Terminal Market. But OK Lee doesn't really suffer from a younger sibling complex. Their offerings are also very diverse and their array of produce are very fresh as well. And most of the prices are comparable, if not better. Now let's talk dollar grab bags. I have no idea what's going on, but those dollar grab bags are full of produce that seem fresh as can be. They last much longer than Iovine's grab bags, so that is a major plus. These dollar grab bags are precariously (and very business savvily) located as you line up for the register, so you always pick at least one bag up. I also have found that their jalapenos are cheaper than Iovines, and they carry more seasonal fruit at usually better prices. Even if they're not in season! They also carry more fresh herbs. OK Lee is much smaller than Iovine Brothers, its grocery counterpart, but they manage to do a lot with the space they have. Every inch is bursting with product. That being said, I don't know why OK Lee isn't just as teeming with people as Iovine's is, given the comparable quality and pricing, but for now, I'm still happy that I get the royal treatment when I waltz on through, hands full of dollar grab bags. But I think people are catching on. Be a part of the craze! Oh, and another one up on Iovine's? OK Lee offers a student discount EVERY day. OK Lee, you're more than OK in my book. :) read more

Between OK and Iovine's the RTM has your produce needs more than adequately met. I usually check Iovine's first and then head to Ok's for whatever did not appeal over there. They also have good prices on bananas. Some of the discounted bagged produce you must use it right away (use it or lose it). read more

So, I'm definitely a fan of this place because their prices are typically cheaper than Iovine Brothers Produce. And occasionally, they'll the get the oddball item (funny mini MINI oranges, tomatillos, etc), which Iovine doesn't even supply. Also, the $1 grab bag is a little better than the crap Iovine likes the set out. Just cook whatever you grabbed THAT VERY NIGHT. Two things to note: 1. There are certain items, like garlic, which are not always there (i.e. no shipment? Or no good deal shipment?). 2. You will come across rotting/molding items (ahem, my garlic. Boo.) But literally, when almost everything next to the cashier is ONE DOLLAH, you can't complain that much about the transient basics. At that point, Iovine can pick up the slack. And....YAY FOR STUDENT/SENIOR DISCOUNT EVERYDAY! read more

In all honesty a better name for this place would be Usually Not Ok Produce however I feel like there was a chapter about that in my marketing class many moons ago that would take exception with that. The biggest issue which other Yelpers have touched on is that a good portion of the produce here is only going to be good for about a day (if that). With that being said, its so cheap that you don't really care. For example last weekend I grabbed a a bag of 3 peppers for 99 cents. One was completely bad on the inside, one was about half bad so I had to do some carving, and one was fine. You win some you lose some. Its sort of like those 50 cent plastic eggs outside supermarkets I used to hit up from '89-'94, there's a chance you could get the Casio but most likely you're getting a sticky hand or a fake tattoo. Sure you wanted the watch but it was 50 cents so you're not that upset. I still shop here from time to time and the majority of the bad produce can be seen or felt but I've cut open some perfectly good looking peppers and found a completely white inside and a completely black inside, both experiences shook me to the core. The bottom line is place is fine as long as you're going in understanding that 25%-75% may be unusable. read more

Selection and prices can be hit or miss. Sometimes I leave the shop with my bags heavy, other trips they are light, but I always find something that I want. read more

Iovine's is still my go-to. OK Produce, a little more expensive than Iovine's, but usually has what Iovine's doesn't (this time Acorn Squash). I like having another place to check into. The problem is using this strategy is the $5 debit minimum. Best thing is the ten percent student discount. I like it though and I will visit again, for sure. read more

OK Produce is great for 1) $.99 - $1.99 berries (iovine is always way more expensive) 2) $.99- $1.99 assorted fruits and veggies displayed by the register 3) It's 10% student discount 4) only having a $5 minimum (most places are $10) OK Produce is not great if you want to keep groceries for more than 2-3 days (they aren't the freshest products, so you have to use them quick or else they'll go bad), or if you want everything to be at the peak of freshness. If you want a good deal and are willing to shop for just a day or two, OK produce is a great option. read more

Exactly as the name implies and that's fine! There's a credit card minimum unlike Iovine. I'll usually only come to OK if I have cash or need some produce that I'll use the same day. read more

The prices are cheap, but you get what you pay for. The broccoli and grapes I bought didn't make it two days before rotting. Ugh.

I noticed other reviewers mentioned rotting. I haven't really come across that, but even if I did I don't really think I'd find it That upsetting; after all, I've seen it at Iovine Bros not a few times. The selection Is limited, but it's enough. The grab bags are better quality than IB in my opinion. For any Asian vegetables, obviously the Asian markets will still have better prices, but I never leave Reading without a look at what they have on sale. I tend to like to plan my menus at the beginning of the week, but I leave my vegetables pretty open in case something looks good. Whenever they have bell peppers, eggplants, potatoes, and zucchinis on sale together, I bump the regular protein and vegetable affair for a vegetarian casserole, because, logic. read more

I agree that OK Produce is often overlooked because it has never been that busy when I've stopped by, even on weekends. Sometimes the fruits and veggies are "riper" than at Iovine, but as long as you plan to use it in the next few days, it's definitely fine. Their baby carrots are cheaper than Iovine, and their dollar bags are most times better quality than the Iovine $1 grab bags (although occasionally they are spoiled, so examine thoroughly before buying). I got a $2 pineapple a few weeks ago, and it was ripe, sweet, and amazing 2 days after I bought it. Selection is just ok, like the name says :) read more

For the price, you'd think you're stealing. Only catch is that you've got to use the produce within a day or else it will all go bad. Good if you're entertaining. 10% student discount is solid as well. read more

My diet is 75% fruits and vegetables, and this is the only place I will buy produce. Their selection of greens is ridiculously cheap and the quality is also decent. A lot of other places will have dollar bags, but they're close to rotten by that point. But OK has tons of dollar bags that generally last me the week. With $10-15 I get a weeks worth of produce, and am always satisfied. They also take cards for anything over $5, which is a huge bonus. It's always clean, organized, and the ladies are always very helpful/friendly. read more

I love OK produce. They always have variety and bag everything so it's easy to pick up and go. The prices are very affordable. Some items are fresh and taste better than produce from chain stores. I come here almost every other day for my produce. So happy I discovered this gem in reading terminal. I prefer it over iovine brothers, which is pricier and doesn't have better quality products, but it does have more options. read more

OK Lee Produce is another great place to buy your produce other than Iovine's. They have some packaged and pre-portioned produce (like mushrooms that aren't in original packaging) and sell it for a pretty good price. They also sell very cheap varieties of berries for $1 per box, and sometimes $2 for strawberries I believe. It's pretty decent pricing and that's what I enjoy. Sometimes the quality of the produce isn't the greatest, but still very much edible. Or sometimes the produce might look wonderful but won't last very long if you leave it out for a few days. To me, it's not exactly even a hit or miss with this produce stand. It is a pretty great place to shop for fresh goods as long as you aren't expecting perfect products for the price you're paying. At most times when I pick out produce to my liking, the food seems to be worth every penny, that I'm surprised I didn't have to pay more for! Like, blackberries should cost more than a $1 but it tastes fantastic and you'd expect it to be priced around $3 at least. OK Lee Produce, keep doing your thing. I love them. read more

OK Lee is just awesome. Oftentimes when I come into Reading Terminal Market at lunch or during a peak time and need produce, Iovine's is beyond insane so I stop at the generally quieter, great-priced OK Lee. If you need basic stuff and some not too basic stuff (like shittake mushrooms), you can find it here for pretty cheap. I really love their discount/sale products at the front of the store. The quality of their discount items far surpass that of Iovine's. For example, today I saw a 1lb bag of Brussels sprouts, all in great condition, for only 99c. A pound of Brussels sprouts was $2.49 at Iovine's, see what I mean? The only small complaint I have is that the lines are kind of weird and confusing. Considering their location, I'm not sure what they can do to improve that though. read more

The only thing wrong with OK Lee is that their prices are terrifyingly low. How is it possible that a profit is being made on vegetables at this price? Were they grown with slave labor in Indonesia and fertilized with radioactive waste? How else can one make money on $1 cartons of blueberries in DECEMBER? Ok, now that that's out of the way, I've found that the produce here is a little less attractive and has a little shorter shelf life than at neighboring Iovine Brothers, but if you can look past the slightly misshapen peppers and plan to cook it up in the next couple days, the prices can't be beat. read more

Bought a melon, carried it home, and then realized it was completely rotten. I only opened it around an hour after I bought it. I also bought raspberries and they tasted rotten as well. Of the $7 I spent that day, I threw out $4 worth of food. It's cheap but I end up wasting more of my time and money than it's worth. Would prefer shopping at either iovines or Trader Joe's read more

10% off for students all day, every day. they also have everything you need for basic or more complex recipes, so all the herbs, vegetables, fruits, etc. read more