What I really like about this Fruit World, maybe the others do it as well, but this one had all the…read morefruit and veges as you would expect. Its also bit of a mini market, its got a number of Asian goods - tofu, soya sauce, noodles and all that. But it also got Italian/Mediterranean type stuff like Olives, feta cheese, pasta, pasta sauce, and it also has some really good oils, like Omega mix with Avocado oil and Olive Oil. I also love that its clean and tidy inside, some Fruit/Asian type places aren't. Also it's nice and handy and has good parking. I also always find the staff to be super friendly and I love that they offer me a box instead of plastic bags.

This little Asian greengrocers has become my go-to fruit and vege shop on the shore. I tend to do…read moremy weekly shop at the Pak n Save across the road so this is a convenient detour for its bargain pricing and selection of Asian groceries. The prices are super cheap, much lower than you'll find in a supermarket. Yes, the produce is sometimes a little older or less fresh but you can always find what you need and the added bonus is that they have more unusual Asian vegetables like Japanese eggplant, Thai aubergines and a large selection of leafy Asian greens. The staff are friendly and it's always busy! Mad Butcher right next door for your cheap meats.

My new local for fresh fruit and vege! Great range (although I wish they stocked more herbs) and…read morereasonable prices. My weekly shop for two here usually comes to under $50 and includes a tonne of fresh fruit and vege as well as eggs and depending on the week, nuts. They do also have bread, milk and cheese but it's more expensive that the supermarket and they've got a really limited range - wouldn't recommend unless desperate.

We've been going to this fruit & vege shop since I was a kid. It's got a great range for very…read morereasonable prices. Plus I see they now have an espresso machine in-store... so very fancy! As well as fresh, they also stock a small selection of dried goods - grains etc. I wouldn't drive across the bridge to go to Simply Fresh but if you live in the area, it's a no-brainer!

I go to Greens for 3 simple reasons:…read more 1. Their selection and quality of fruit and vege is great. We're talking like four different types of peaches and a tonne of options in the tomato department. 2. Most items are cheaper than the supermarket (or at least comparable). 3. It's about 50m closer to the carpark than Countdown is (it's not that I'm lazy, it's just that it's more time efficient...). My only gripe is that they use too much plastic! What's with that?!

Complained about a bag of avocados that were inedible. No refund as I didnt bring them with me. But…read morewho keeps them cut open for a week until the next shopping tour. I was a regular but they lost me as a customer.

When I went to this Fruit and Vegetable store I was just expecting the same old produce you see…read moreusually. But as soon as I walked in saw that they also sell a whole lot of great health foods and Asian products. There was gluten free flour, nuts, dried fruit as well as tofu, rice noodles and sauces. It's a great one stop shop for your dinner that night. If you need something when you're on the run, this is the place to go as you can get everything, and you know it'll be really healthy too. If you live in this area it's great on the way home from work as you just pop off the motorway and you're almost there. The produce itself looked really fresh and lovely. There's nothing worse than seeing bruised and old produce and having to fish through it all for the good pieces. I liked also that they have fresh herbs there for you to buy, brilliant.

Vegeland in Mairangi Bay always feels clean and organised. There's a great selection of things to…read morechoose from, all fully stocked and ready to go. The quality of the product is pretty good so there's no yucky rotten things sneaking into my basket. I've only been dissapointed here once and that was when I was running around looking for bamboo shoots for a meal I was in the process of making. I'd already been to a number of different places and when I came in here I was told again that I wouldn't find them. However, the friendly staff here told me exactly where I was likely to find them! And they were right. Friendly, helpful and knowledgable... bonus!

Passion Produce is located on Hobsonville Road out in West Auckland. In fact, this place is so far…read morewest, it's like being out in the countryside. There are literally paddocks either side of the place, and I admit I love it. It makes you feel like the fruit and veges they stock are more fresh and healthy than those you find in central Auckland supermarkets. And, they are. I'm pretty cautious when it comes to apple buying - most apples are soft and floury and awful. If a store stocks fresh crisp juicy apples, I'll be a fan. And Passion Produce is definitely one of those stores. Every piece of fruit and bag of veges I've ever purchased from Passion Produce have been delicious. What's more, not only is their produce great - the prices are even better. Living in central Auckland, fruit and veges for the week often cost around $50, but if I get them at Passion Produce I instantly save about $15. It's that good - every week there are new specials. This week for example, you could purchase a kilo of Royal Gala apples for 99cents! Crazy good prices! Tip: In the corner of the Passion Produce carpark is a little stall that sells real fruit ice-cream and makes a good cup of Allpress Coffee. Get your groceries then enjoy a delicious treat!

Awesome family owned shop! The real fruit ice cream is to die for! They have lots of healthy…read moregluten/dairy free food, which is perfect for people with allergies and other health restrictions. NOICE. (To clarify, they offer strawberry and a "mixed fruit" real fruit ice cream. Both are amazing, but my fave is the mixed-- I think it's frozen berries, apple, banana, grape, mango, and some other fruits...)

Yip's Garden is a fruit and vege store located on Hobsonville Road in West Auckland. As mentioned…read morein one of my previous reviews, I am obsessed with comparing the many fruit and vege stores in this area, and Yips' comes in at a close second in my opinion. Yip's always has fantastic specials and deals on their produce. Heads of broccoli for 99cents, watermelon at $1.49 a kilo, leeks at 79cents - buying your produce from Yip's is a far more cost effective way to shop. Plus, unlike in most supermarkets the produce at Yip's is fresh, naturally grown and preservative free. Bonus. By purchasing your groceries from Yip's not only can you feel good about the healthy food you're stocking your cupboards with, you can also give yourself a pat on the back for supporting a locally owned, independent, business.

Butcher Jacks has been in operation in Glenfield since 1995…read more They have a long relationship with the neighborhood and are well known by the locals of the North Shore. I popped in recently on a trip to the doctors and pharmacy only right next door and decided to buy some delicious NZ Scotch fillet steak for dinner. The set up inside the big red store is similar to that of a supermarket; they have packed meats in fridges and freezers. The difference between Butcher Jacks and say the franchise butcher down the street is that they pride themselves on serving 100% NZ owned meat, and they even produce on site their own bacon, sausages and legs of ham at anytime of the year. I really enjoyed my dinner that evening; the meat was top quality and just a perfect few cuts. Weekly specials change every week so check out what they have to offer, and you will walk off with a freezer full of meat and a great bargain! They are moving to a new location just down the road in a few weeks, so be sure not to miss them next time your near Wairau Road.