I've shunned supermarkets recently in favor of good old fashioned greengrocers, fishmongers and…read moreother such things. It's so great to have a little place like Jacquies at the bottom of my road. The fruit and veg is so fresh it's still got the dirt on it and you can even haggle a little bit. They also get props from me for having really beautiful and slightly unconventional flowers.

Jacquies has the biggest mangoes I've ever seen. And no, that's not a euphemism: each piece of…read morefruit is literally the size of a small American football - and they're only £1.49 a piece. For such a small grocers, I was impressed by the selection of goodies on offer: monkey nuts, half dozen eggs, toilet roll, and a fine range of fresh fruit and veggies, of course. Jacquies is a neighbourhood staple, if the amount of customers passing through at 11 am on a weekday morning is anything to go by. The shop assistant carries on conversations at length with people of all ages coming in, which adds to the warmth and small-town feel of the place. Most importantly though, all of the veg here is outstanding - most of it looks fake to me, it's so perfect. Although produce at Jacquies costs a bit more than your average Asda fare, it's worth paying a bit more for fruit and veg that is far superior in size and quality.

We are blessed in Penarth to have a choice of fabulous green grocers. This place is great and has a…read moresuper selection of seasonal produce as well as a small selection of flowers. The inside of the shop is clean and bright and you can generally find what you're looking for. Prices are on a par with local competitors and the staff are helpful although not quite as friendly as the chaps in the arcade! At christmas there are usually a few trees for sale and other festive items such as wreaths,holly and mistletoe. There used to be a second shop on cornerswell road but this has sadly now closed.

It's really great to see places like this still flourishing in a town where there's a local…read moreSainsbury's, Tesco AND Co-Operative, all within 100 metres. I always prefer to go to a good greengrocers. You know that the products are going to be local and in season. They usually have a better selection of products than little supermarkets, and they don't generally sell out before the end of the day. (Oh, Tesco, why can't you ever order enough apples and carrots?) The staff here are lovely and, quite importantly, have lovely Welsh accents. This is a great place to come to feel a little more inspired about your five a day. Be warned though, they don't accept cards, but there's a cash machine just outside the arcade.

I love that shop! It has all the fruit and veg anyone who is health conscious should desire at a…read morefraction of the price you would expect. Like a good child of the late 80's early 90's, well conditionned by society to rely for my weekly supply only on mother supermaket, I used to buy my standard sized fruit&veg from loyalty checking megahouse, believing of course that this was the best thing for me. Sadly in the area where I used to live, small shop keeper where a thing of the past. In our village we had 2 small supermarkets and just the 1 butcher. Although my parents used to have fresh veg boxes delivered regularly, this was quite an expensive choice for them. When moving to Penarth a year ago, I discovered lodged under the Arcade this small but magnificient grocerer gorged with luscious all shapes and sizes colourful amazing, fragant and CHEAP fresh, unpacked, unprocessed fruits and vegetables. Amazingly too, since they are sourced locally they are fresher thus keep longer (well that the theory since we eat them quicker as they are nicer). So anyone reading this: go there and try them. The staff is friendly, the products are great. They also have some old stuff such as liquorice sticks and some very old fashion sweets.

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.

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

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!

I travel from cardiff on a regular basis to shop here the…read moreproduce is excellent staff very freindly , and there hot food counter is well amazing If you have never been i strongly recomened

This is, without a doubt, the best butcher I've ever been to…read more Strangely, butchers are maybe not the first place you think about when considering high-quality food; today it's all about falafel and smoothies if you want to be cool. But there is something homely and traditional about the food and experience that a good butcher can provide. And here, of course, I'm talking about David Lush. The quality of produce here is unsurpassable. The cut of meat and freshness is always to a high standard. They do a great range of sausages and burgers, including gluten-free options. Notably, their bacon is to die for; none of that thin supermarket stuff we're unfortunately used to. Yes, David Lush is more expensive than the supermarket. Yes, you have to get their quickly in the day before they sell out (they're just that good). But none of that really matters, does it?

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.

Friendly local greengrocer in this small district shopping centre. A full range of fresh fruit and…read moreveg, as well as a ready made bunches of flowers, and bespoke bouquets.

Fresh and tempting salad bar with a wide range of olives to choose from to fill the container's…read moresize of choice. Bought Burrata which is rarely found in Cardiff as well as cream of tartar. Staff are always available for help. Very organized and well managed deli.

Great store with fond memories. I've been coming here ever since I was a child and will continue to…read moredo so in order to help small businesses.