This greengrocer has been there forever. The fact that they have survived being located not only…read morevirtually next door to a supermarket but also a hundred metre walk from another huge chain grocery shop speaks of the quality and service on offer at this shop. The prices are more or less in line with other competitors in Vermont South Shopping Centre, but it is the service that sets The Cabbage Patch apart. Being a fairly small store, the checkout is generally quick if you're in a rush, but if you just want to take your time and ask for some suggestions about what's in season or what sort of potato will be best for a roast at this time of year, they're more than happy to have a chat. They've got an excellent range, too. So next time you're about to walk into Coles for a few vegies, do yourself a favour and check out The Cabbage Patch. It's well worth it.

I go here for my fresh fruit & vegies as it's across the road from my little ladies workplace…read more The staff are always chipper, and the fruit and vegies always at a decent price, and what's better, always fresh. With an Aldi and a Coles in throwing distance, the fact that this greengrocer is always busy proves that people do care when buying produce, and would rather get it fresh than from a supermarket. I love the small section stocking Asian foods and drinks too. It's here I pick up my tofu, my pastes and sauces...and my secret addiction, chili chickpeas.

This is my favourite greengrocer. I go to this store every week for my fruit n veg. Things are…read morealways cheaper than elsewhere. Staffs are friendly.

Love this market. The variety of food for the family is excellent. Always fill our bags up with…read morefresh produce and a treat for our Sunday.

this market is on every second sunday of the month. there's lots of organic produce, grass fed beef…read moreand free range eggs. there's homemade pastries, pasta, soups and sausages. the local rotary club makes egg & bacon sandwiches. there is a lady that makes the most amazing meat pies, they're family size and about $15, made from scratch and so so tasty. i drag my husband around, buying him sweet treats and coffee so he won't complain too much about being away at 9am on a sunday. this is definitely one of the better farmers markets in the area.

Bushy Park Wholesale is one place you won't be overcharged. The fruit and vegetables stocked here…read moreare either grown in the fields that surround the shop or driven in daily from the farmers markets in the city. The prices are always cheaper than the supermarket chains and there are plenty of bargains to be had. Last time I went I got three mangoes for just $5! I was pretty chuffed with that find too! I wouldn't bother going on a Sunday as it is more likely to give you a headache than a satisfied feeling. It seems everyone wants to shop there that day and the crowds are ridiculous. Sometimes the cars pile up all the way down the long granite drive and out onto high street road. That is simply too much craziness for me. They don't generally advertise their sales but wednesdays are the best day to go to pick up a great bargain. They often have vouchers in local papers letting people know but if you don't live in the area you will often miss out. So if you can get there on a wednesday - do it. The staff are friendly and nice and there are around eleven registers so it is pretty big. The queue can be intimidatingly long at times but with all the registers working it moves pretty quickly.

My friend and I have been eagerly awaiting the opening of the Bushy Park Cafe for about 6 months…read morenow. Every week we would do our shop here and and walk past the building, peer inside and see the elegant decor and the stunning view and imagine what a classy breakfast eatery it would become. Perhaps we hyped it up a little too much but imagine our excitement when it was announced on Facebook that it was finally opening it's doors! We went along Sunday morning, excitedly getting there early in case it was super busy, looking forward to a big fat indulgent muffin or some avocado smash. The menu was fairly disappointing. Perhaps they had a different vision for their cafe than what we did, but it's more sporting club kiosk meets chinese takeaway than brunch. Fluorescently lit photos with numbers made the backdrop of the front counter. We ordered some traditional big breakfast style dishes, eggs with bacon and sausage I believe was the official name. They were incredibly cheap ($10) and really delicious, so it wasn't a total disappointment. The coffees were also very good. The venue is lovely, and has a spectacular view, it's just not what we were expecting. I think they would benefit by adding a pastry case to cater to the coffee and cake crowd, and maybe consider putting out paper menus, and ditching the photos, as it just makes the place look tacky and gross, which is a shame as it has so much potential to be a highly popular brunch spot.

They are a glance away from the local Woolies but far far below in price, Get there early if you…read morewant the best fruit and veg at a fraction that the Woolies nearby is selling it it!. They have a selection of nuts and their veg is top-notch but has a bit of a smaller selection when it comes to certain exotic products (certain types of tomatoes, Also some asian veg), The staples however are all there in spades, they have very nice apples and huge boxes of the stuff out the front along with some local plants (which is confusing but whatever). Later in the evening you get their discount bags out the front filled with random veg or just random products for very very cheap. Also I noticed they have started to sell a small selection of Indian ready-packet meals (which had a few flavours I haven't seen outside of an Indian food-store) and various spices and other interesting products just inside the door to your left.

This fruit store is deceptive. On the outside (which often you'll have to walk through if you're…read moregoing from any shop to any other shop in the centre) it looks like a market fruiterer. In other words, as much fruit as possible packed in as much as possible. Inside, however, it's much more elegantly displayed. The fruit is high quality, but the selection is small. Service is minimal, too, you'll have to ask if you need some help. To be honest, I really like what they have on display outside. It's where the good specials are, you know, the bag of apples for loose change or capsicums for half the price of the supermarket 50 metres away.

Farmer Joes Market has a fantastic array of fruit, vegetables, nuts and meats. The colours of all…read morethe fresh produce are only beaten by the beautiful smells emanating from them. Makes the supermarket seem dull. The meat selection, whilst not as large as the local supermarkets, seems to be of higher quality. Prices may be slightly higher on some items also but that's what you expect when the quality is higher. Overall a place I will be including on my shopping route fairly regularly.

Hello there, anybody home?…read more I went all the way to your Boronia Village outlet yesterday and it was closed, although your website said you were opened. I checked your door, looking for any notice on your opening hours during the holidays. None. Not willing to make another wasted trip, I checked your website again today and, lo and behold it said "now open". Unsure, I tried telephoning. Several times. No answer. What's going on? Are you guys still in Santaland?

This is my "happy place" as far as grocery stores go! This is my "Australian Wholefoods". This is…read moreyour everyday grocery store for peeps out in the 'burs for Vegetarians & Vegans (& everyone else). They have fresh fruits, fresh veggies, an AMAZING deli section (smallish) with great fresh daily salads, GREAT cheese selection, fresh baked breads, & their own enclosed wine&beer shop. They have a terrific dips selections, crackers, chips... Trust me, you will find all you need!!! By the way, despite the atmosphere the prices are very very reasonable!! Less than Thomas Dux or a trendy downtown place. GO & your welcome :) The staff is also super friendly! Super friendly!!