The Fruit and Veg Stall is situated next to Ice Master and Rainbow Bargain, a huge home and garden…read morestore, which occupies the former Methodist Church where Wellfield Road meets Albany Road in Roath. It doesn't have an official name, and there are no published contact details for the place either. But this is of little consequence, the business has occupied this spot on Wellfield Road for as long as anyone can remember, and has been patronised by the locals in their hoards, as the pictures I've supplied bares testimony to... Being a licensed concession allows it to trade without need for an address, and as long as it is not taken beyond the boundaries of the licence agreement, it can be put anywhere where the owners wish to site the mobile stall. But, come rain or shine, you will find it in the same place, selling very reasonably priced perishables that are always incredibly fresh. They occasionally carry organic items, but are reliant on what's available at the suppliers, so they tend to stock goods that are in season that carry an affordable price tag. Nevertheless, they always have a good variety of fruit and veg on offer, even if one or two items are not always consistently available.

I used to hate these kinds of stores. I grew up in a family of people equal parts Splott, the docks…read moreand Trowbridge, so visiting these stalls was the done thing, as befits people from areas where community actually still exists. I'd be dragged to my grampy's favourite seller, whom he knew personally and from whom I always got a free apple. My dad would cart me around car boot sales, talking to sellers about what they've got and what's just come in and what's in season. I was made to carry potato sacks from these places with my nan. The huge range of produce which was always fruit and never chocolate, and their weird, braying voices always made me hate them as a child. As an adult though, I find myself drawn to these kinds of stalls because I have since become healthy, as adults are meant to be, and my desire for chocolate has decreased. I spent a year living just across the road from this stall, and it never failed to satisfy. Like all fruit stalls, the range can vary depending on the season and what he's been able to get hold of, but the prices and the range are fantastic and you get a wonderful sense of achievement from shopping here that Tesco and Morrison's just don't give you.

The little sister of the more widely known Riverside Market, you'll find the Roath Real Food…read moreMarket two blocks back from Albany Road, opposite The Gate. And what a little find it is too. If you love funny-shaped vegetables with the mud still on them, if you love the idea of eating wild boar or pheasant, if you love the idea of Indian food for breakfast, if you love beautifully presented and tasting coffee (for £1.50 a cup), if you love great big lumps of homemade bread, if you love bottled-conditioned beers from microbreweries (£2 a bottle from the Untapped Brewing Company stand) or if you love fresh and authentic falafel, then this should be your destination on a Saturday morning. Yeah, there are one too many people sporting flat caps or dreadlocks or letting little Tarquin run around instead of taking them to get his hair cut, but it's worth it for the quality produce and more than reasonable prices available here.

This is the little sister of the Riverside Market and happens every Saturday between 9.30am and…read more1pm. Its a bit out of the way but easy enough to find from City Road. It has something for everyone, I find there's slightly fewer stalls here but its equally as busy. As ever with farmers markets I buy more cheese than I can really eat and give lots away. Good fresh meat selection and beautiful bread too. Nice to have a place to sit down and have a cup of tea while you take in the atmosphere. Its is open pretty earlier but its not a bad way to start the weekend and you can buy everything you need for the best cooked breakfast on Sunday mornings!

If you're a fan of local produce, then this is certainly the place to come. Every Sunday this…read morelovely little market will set itself up along the banks of the River Taff and sell its wonderful wares to the unsuspecting (and suspecting) public. In fact, this is such a permanent and well loved fixture of the Cardiff local flavour, that even when the market is not in session, you'll find a series of fruit and vegetable sculptures in the same spot. These cross sections of cucumbers and apples can be looked through to see the grand Millennium Stadium beyond. If you're a fan of keeping your carbon footprint as small as possible, then this is the place for you. All of the products on sale here are very high quality and extremely local. This is a fantastic way to while away a Sunday afternoon. The only problem is that I'd like it to be larger with a better selection!

I am a fan of fresh and local produce so when I heard about the market I thought I'd give it a go…read more Me and girlfriends got together and had a wander down to the Market which is on the embankment opposite the Millennium Stadium. It was perfect for a lazy, sunny, Sunday. I have to admit I didn't end up buying much apart from bread and cakes, but they did have a huge selection of cheeses and deli style foods across the 30 odd stalls. It also has craft stores and flowers and really, really good coffee. This is probably not the place for people on a budget to do the weekly shop but a great place to pick up some really special ingredients and a fantastic way to spend an afternoon away from the city centre. Open Sunday 10am- 4pm

There's nothing that quite beats the food availible from real fruit and veg stores, and…read moreunfortunately due to big brand local mini supermarkets, they're becoming practically extinct. It's therefore rather nice to see that Market Garden is still surviving, a quite impressive feat considering that it's next door to Tesco Metro. If you live in the area I'd really recommend you come here. The staff are in my experience incredibly nice, the food is all most fresh (their oranges are so succulent), and the prices aren't too high. Long may Market Garden continue!

The Albany Road Market Garden, to give it its full name, is one of your bog standard greengrocers…read more I keep returning though because of where it is positioned. It finds itself right next to the Tesco Metro in a wonderful contrast between big business and local shopkeepers. As with every comparison ever made between the two, the local business is a lot friendlier and personal. In my opinion the produce doesn't look as good as the stuff in Tesco but that could be down to years of getting waxed covered apples and perfectly shaped bananas from supermarkets. Yet when it comes to the crunch (arf!) there's no difference in flavour or quality. Indeed there's little difference in cost or choice either. I'd go so far to say that the Market Garden stock more unusual (and at times frankly terrifying) produce than Tesco carry. So let us savour the wonky vegetables and the polite conversation about the weather or the football and head on down to the Market Garden.

Masala Bazaar is a mini supermarket much like Co-op and stocks a variety of food and other products…read moreit also has a similar theme to an ALDI or LIDL providing a whole range of products, specialising in south east asian food. Large jars of spices, curries, ethnic foods that would sometimes be difficult to find in other supermarkets. It's not exactly a wholesale retailer but provides multipack items. I would recommend if you want to stock up or if your looking for a packet of jalapeño crisps or something exotic. 10% discount for students.

Okay, so there aren't many times when you are looking to buy 36 packs of poppadoms in one box. And…read moremaybe you don't need a vat of chilli sauce... but Masala Bazaar is absolutely fantastic! You can buy a whole range of ethnic foods, as well as some other more mainstream types of foods. Most of them do come in bulk, which can be a little problematic (and why I've only awarded 4 stars for what would otherwise be a five star place) but you can sometimes manage to find smaller loads. The service doesn't stand out in my memory as being brilliant but as we were buying the food we were all talking and trying to organise the meal that we were having as a house (there are 7 of us, with two vegetarians, so it took some doing!) so it's probably just that we kind of ignored them...

Canton Fruit Market, though only a small shop, has an impressive array of fruits and vegetables on…read moreoffer. Located on Cowbridge Road East it's a great pit-stop for Canton residents who are looking for fresh produce. Items are displayed in crates either around the shop itself or out on the pavement on tables, and everything is loose so you can hand-pick exactly the pieces you want. Prices aren't bad either, and service is fine so if it's not busy you can be in and out in a few short minutes. The last time I was there I dropped in on my way past to grab an apple and only 30 seconds and 10p later I was on my way.

Canton Fruit Market is Ronseal. It does exactly what it says on the tin slash sign. It's a fruit…read moreand veg shop in Canton. Obviously. But that's not the only thing going for it. It's also ruddy cheap and jam packed with plenty of items to set you on your way to five a day. No pre-wrapped nonsense here, everything is open for a good old fashioned fondling. I have a confession to make. I have no idea what I'm looking for when I pick things up in a greengrocer, I just feel I have to pick up and put down at least three items before popping something in my basket. It's like a ritualistic dance of fruity consumption. Closer to Christmas they start to stock nuts and sugary things and I think they do Christmas trees too, but I can't really remember as we always use a plastic one. Canton Fruit Market is cheap, friendly and convenient.

Cardiff Central Market is a real gem in the heart of the city. The Victorian building itself is…read morebeautiful, full of character with its glass roof and traditional ironwork. Inside, there's a fantastic mix of vendors... fresh fruit, vegetables, meat, and fish other food traders, vintage clothing, books, unique gifts and much more. It has such a lively, local atmosphere and you can really feel the history while wandering around. There are plenty of food options too! Prices are reasonable, the everyone was friendly! Great experience!

If you find yourself in Cardiff, I'd recommend visiting the market (also known as Central Market)!…read moreIt's been around since the 1700s, and in the same Victorian-style building - with a big glass roof - for over 100 years. There's *a lot* to look at and take in, so heads-up if you're a person that gets overstimulated by noise (because that's what the market is: organized chaos of vendors selling anything and everything from coffee to clothing to walking sticks to fish). We enjoyed a bunch of food that we brought to the low, bar-style seating on the first floor, including... Tukka Tuk (5) - first floor, 219 - 223: Indian street food by a multi-award winning chef. And, yeah, believe the hype. This was one of the best things we ate in Wales (and it was vegan!). We did the Build A Bowl and chose 1) half pilav rice and half plain chips topped with 2) coconut dal and 3) cauli kemp. It was rich, creamy, and an absolute explosion of flavor! I regret sharing this with my partner, so - PRO TIP - get your own. Pierogi (4) - first floor, 213 - 217: Polish pierogis. These fresh dumplings prepared daily using their family's special recipe are DELICIOUS. We tried the vegan ones, which at the time were roasted buckwheat with onion and mushroom sauce. So, so good. There's usually five-ish flavors to choose from, and I think they come in two portions (small with four pierogies; large with seven pierogies). Cardiff Bakestones (4) - ground floor, 161 - 165: Known for their Welsh cakes (which are kind of like a scone or a biscuit; softer and slightly sweet, they're baked round with a crinkly edge. Cardiff Bakestones has LOTS of different flavors (like salted caramel, nutella, lemon curd, chocolate chip, etc.) and also vegan and gluten-free options. Definitely get a couple more than you think you're gonna want, because *trust me* you're going to want another right after the one you've just eaten!

(I feel as though I'm being very generous today, but I've just found so many good places recently!)…read more Right, I love cheese. I mean, I really love cheese. Of all kinds. And if I haven't tried it yet, I will. And I will then love it. So this cheese stall was always quite likely to get my vote. But I'm particularly happy with it. Located in the centre of the Old Arcade, it may have a different name - but this is how I know it. The people who served me were wonderful. Not only were they friendly, but they recommended different cheeses. I just wanted a bit of cheese but they were so knowledgable that I would feel comfortable just asking them to give me a selection, if I had to impress the Queen with my cheeseboard.

This is a shop inside the historic Cardiff Market. An old Victorian building that remains a good…read moresource of produce from local traders. As you enter the market you will be greeted by the same smell of fresh fish that has filled my childhood memories of this place. It's hard to find a traditional cheesemongers that can compete with the availability of food in large supermarkets, but there is still one surviving inside Cardiff's Central Market. The range of cheese is mind-blowing compared with what's available in a supermarket, and the advice and guidance on what kind of cheese you might want to sample comes from a friendly set of staff. As with all the traders in the old Cardiff Market, The Cheese Stall is an expert in its field, so they will be able to offer expert advice and guidance that you know you can trust.

I was a student in Cathays, many moons ago. So imagine my amazement when I returned to Salisbury…read moreRoad to discover that dispite the demise of 'Land of Green Ginger' and that big flea market (now a Tesco - not so amazing) that the wonderful T&A Stores has survived! T&A Stores can be seen to be a central, focal point for the student population of Cathays (well, there are always groups of them hanging around outside, anyway). They have everything you could ever want, well as a student anyway; booze, fags, food, stuff you forgot to get on your last trip to Tescos etc. etc. I was really pleased when i popped in there during a night out at CAI. Not only did they have the baccy I liked, the papers I liked, the mints and a smiling man behind the counter, they also had little footsy things to put on to stop my shoes rubbing. Saved my night! This is what convenience stores should be like. With convenient things in them! And, and this is the best bit, there is a cash machine outside that doesn't charge. And, if this is busy (with students mainly) THERE IS ANOTHER ONE INSIDE! Amazing. Whoever T&A are, they're a genius. Every student night out starts at T&A stores and ends in his kebab shop across the road!

Got some solid Frosty Jacks mate 10/10 would chug again. This is the place for cheap booze, T & A?…read moreMore like Tits and Ass because they've got me NUTTING.