This place has everything you want from a grocers, essentially fruit, vegetables and cheap eggs…read more Unlike with a number of similar shops, the produce seems fresh and ripe, which is always a bonus. It also happens to be quite cheap; I bought a couple of oranges, bananas, apples and leeks for less than £2. The addition of eggs is also welcome, I bought 6 free range eggs for 95p. If you are in the area and need anything fresh, definitely come here.

Dean and Perry Jenkins has a real farmer's market feel to it, as opposed to a regular corner shop -…read morepossibly because much of the fruits and vegetables are set up outside the shop, and everything looks nice and fresh. There are actually signs by each item saying whether they have been imported from other parts of England or other countries. Inside, there's some basic groceries: eggs, dairy and snacks; along with a table of freshly-made cookies, brownies and bread. Mmm. The cookies yesterday were little, iced gingerbread men. Another highlight: one shelf displays jars of honey that have been made here in Sussex. Although the shop is small, it seems to be quite popular. It was the busiest on George Street, and took some good manoeuvring to make it all the way through. If you're in the area, it's a good place for fruits and veg. And fresh bread.

This is a very good local greengrocers with friendly staff and reasonable prices. Good quality…read moreproduce.

This village shop is BRILLIANT! I wish I lived a little closer so I could shop here more often as…read moreSammy gets the freshest produce available and is so friendly and helpful. I would highly recommend Clementines for Christmas too - I had a custom box prepped ready for the big day to collect which saved so much time and stress. Thank you Sammy for your endless passion, hard work and attention to detail!

This fruit stall is the best thing about Kingsway. The fruit is good quality and so much cheaper…read morethan the not-as-fresh produce at the nearby Sainsburys. An amazing stall to have on my way home from work!

As Tescos continues to crush all those in its path we need all the independent grocery stores we…read morecan find. If you like buying fruit and veg for a price representative of their actual value (e.g. white onions for a mere 8p each or 5 large oranges for £1) then stop by this charming little shop. The guy who runs the place is a funny old bloke who'll gladly cut you a deal if you're a few pence short. All the usual grocery products are available including fresh herbs, veg, fruit and even flowers. Also, all seasonal products are available like pumpkins at Halloween, Norwegian Spruce at Christmas etc. It's basically the friendly independent grocer that every street should have!

When Tesco finally takes over the world we'll look back on places like David Roads Fruiters and say…read morethings like wow, remember when fruit and veg actually cost something near their actual value. These kind of independent green grocers are what every town needs. The guy who runs the place is an eccentric old guy who'll happily engage in any banter whether he's on the same page or not, often cutting you a decent deal for the joy of it all. It stocks all seasonal products like pumpkins and Norwegian spruce. When the new Sainsury's local opens nearby I'm sure business will decrease even further so please keep visiting if you live nearby. It's essential that we keep in business places that don't extort us.

Its worth visiting this shop even if you just admire the window display! Always bright and fresh…read moreyou really cant help popping in to buy something!

My favorite place to shop for groceries; you know exactly what you're buying, and that its fresh as…read morecan be. Best selection of fresh fruit & veg, and love the pay-by-weight dry goods.

A good, old-fashioned greengrocer with fruit and veg miles better (and easier on the bank balance)…read morethan the supermarket. Always smiley, friendly and often cheeky, the people who work here are fantastic true-Londoners and I always leave with a smile on my face. If you're in the area pick up your five-a-day from Ross' - it has been in Worcester Park my whole life, it's practically an institution and we should all support our local businesses!

One of my favourite places to procure fresh fruits and veggies. Not only do they have a…read moremarvelously varied selection - everything from your most exotic veg to your more mundane staples - it is also *cheap.* I dare you to find a chain grocery store that comes close to underselling these folks. Yet, unlike some inexpensive fruit and veg stands.. where you feel like you'd have to scrub the skin off your produce before you'd be convinced it was sanitary enough to eat... Ali's, wonderfully, doesn't feel cheap... there's nothing dingy or unclean about the place... everything is kept tidy and orgnanised and beautifully stacked. The other thing that keeps me coming back here is the shop's proprietor. He is always smiling and courteous - and well, one of those kindly sort of people that you just *want* to buy from... again, try finding someone like that at Tesco's HQ!

Muesli Mountain is great- if you haven't yet stumbled across it, I suggest you check it out pronto!…read moreHidden away in a yard behind Queen's Park Rd, it is essentially a mini open market, with stalls selling all sorts of yummy food and interesting arts and crafts produced locally. The ethos is basically local local local! It's a really lovely alternative place to pick up freshly made bread (from the Lighthouse bakery) and organic fruit and veg. At the moment there is a stall selling and renting (!) live Xmas trees in pots and there is also a great selection of Christmassy gift ideas. You can even pick up sustainably sourced logs and kindling for lovely winter open fires. The market is open every day except Sunday and if you live in the Hanover area it's a really great resource. Even if you live further afield, Muesli Mountain is worth a trek. It is an inspired project with a lovely atmosphere- one of those little gems that makes you so grateful you live in Brighton.

Think Local, Buy Local, BE Local…read more As straplines go, Museli Mountain Market's is short, sweet and spot on. Run by a team of Hanover residents, it's an open market that aims to provide other locals with a space to meet, chat and learn how to be more sustainable. There's fresh organic fruit, salad and vegetables from local farms and allotments, gorgeous bread from Lighthouse Bakery and store cupboard essentials like pasta, rice, flour and cereals. They also sell local seeds and plants, cleaning products and Ecover refills. As a girl with a sweet-tooth, my only grumble is the lack of fresh and tasty, locally baked cakes!

Just a grocers, not big, not the best grocers ever but does exactly what you want from a grocers -…read moresupplies you with fruit and veg (and some dairy). The advantages of a local grocers are that you can select as much or as little as you wish and it'll cost a little less than the local Budgens, Tesco Metro or any other local vendor. As I say, it's not massive but has everything and a little more than you'd need and the staff are pleasant. Support your local fruiterer! Ian

I recently 'found' Freshers Village Fruiterers, which is a bit silly as I live by there and pass it…read morealmost daily. But I went in recently and was amazed by what I saw. They have a wonderful selection of fresh fruit and vegetables, some of my favourites include watermelon (a slice for 75p), huge ripe avocados, sprouts, melon grapes. This is the first place where I found salad sprouts - a common staple in the States - and they have a selection including broccoli, lentils and chickpea sprouts. They also have cool things like a selection of freshly squeezed apple juice, and quail eggs. Everything I have bought there has been in perfect condition, with a sell-by date well in advance of anything I find in the supermarkets. Everything is also hugely cheaper than at Sainsburys or Tescos, even half price in many cases. In this day and age, its also refreshing to have the opportunity to pick and choose, and only buy what you need - hard to find as everything is prepackaged now. I don't have a single bad thing to say about the place and I encourage everyone who lives in the area to check it out.