Centrally located higher end grocery store just off Spring Garden Road on Dresden Row. Now owned by Sobeys (previously independent). Their prices are higher than the bigger supermarkets but their quality is excellent - for meat and produce. They do have a front area by the entrance where you can get a variety of food to eat in or takeaway. The special sandwich of the week is always a winner. read more

Like Pete's as always same food I remember but the burritos are hit or miss-,I guess as I'm not a regular because I don't live close by- but it's always -"we're getting them in " so I miss when they did have them and I love the beef ones. I got a 1/2 tostada today - very good and my son the meat balls- honey garlic- - a win - plus my favourite fries lol Will be back! read more

Pete's fine food hot table and general review! This grocery store/market is simply beautiful, clean and fun. I've always been treated with kindness and really enjoy browsing every nook in this place. Hot table 101! (Heating of items done on the spot) Chicken pot pie $5.99 is delicious! The pastry is flaky and filling has a lovely herb, light oregano flavour, nice pieces of chicken, Potatoe, celery can be seen. Ginger beef-small box approximately $10 (slightly pricey for a quick lunch and could be served with plain rice) Very good, saucy and tender! Mexican rice-small container $4-5 I was pleasantly surprised with the delicious tomato, pepper and onion flavours. read more

Pete's Fine Foods - Entrance-Outside - Grocery Near Me - Halifax, Nova Scotia

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Pete's Fine Foods is a really cool grocery store in downtown Halifax. It reminds me a bit of Pino's in Sault Ste Marie. Not as snooty as say Pusateri's in Toronto, lol, but definitely classier than your regular Loblaws or Sobeys. They have a lot of British products. I loved all the British chocolates and candies. They also had British chips, er I mean, "crisps," haha. Their baked goods looked delicious, most were a bit pricey, but their donuts were very reasonable at only $1.50 each. There's also a Sushi Nami counter inside. It's big, brightly lit, and clean inside. I enjoyed poking around this grocery store while I was in Halifax. They had lots of products that I have not seen back home in Ottawa. read more

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delightful tomato soup, tremendous selection of vegetables and foodstuff, pleasing ambience

The service isn't great here and it is quite pricy for what you're buying. My biggest ick about Pete's is it's cleanliness. I have on multiple occasions seen mice outside and inside the grocery store, as well as wet spills in the freezer, dust and other dirt on shelves, etc. It's near impossible getting any help if you have questions about finding specific items. I also find the layout of the store inconvenient and confusing. Many of my friends have worked here in the past and have been treated extremely poorly by other staff and upper management. I always suggest to everyone in my life to spend your hard earned cash elsewhere. Support other local businesses. Support businesses that treat their staff fairly. The one positive point I can say is that you are able to find some things here that you can't find at other grocers. That being said, I don't find that a redeeming point due to all of the things wrong here. read more

I don't care that the sign reads Pete's Fine Foods, this will always be Pete's Frootique to me. I first learned of Pete Luckett when he did his weekly segment on CBC. He introduced Canadians to exotic fruits and vegetables that weren't commonly available in Canada at that time. Lo, these many years later, I had the opportunity to visit the store. My American friend was sorely confused as to why I wanted a photo of myself "in a grocery store". I had to explain that it wasn't just a grocery store, it was a Halifax institution. The organic apples ($4/lb) were good, but the stone hearth focaccia ($4.30) was fantastic. They have prepared foods, a deli section, a bakery, and dry goods such as pasta and condiments. There is a $0.10 credit per bag for bringing your own, or you can buy one of theirs. I'm glad that I made a special trip. read more

My go to place to get the best groceries. Definitely in the pricier place and not a every week kind of grocery store. However, good to go once in a while to get the freshest, highest quality ingredients you can get. Food is great and love the Great Britain section. Overall love shopping here. read more

I moved from the UK to Canada two years ago. Pete's is where I find all the treats that make me feel like I'm home. It's got a lot of other fancy expensive groceries too, which makes it a really good place to buy stocking stuffers for Christmas or little treats for a birthday - the kind of stuff you won't find in a grocery store, like smoked salt or fancy pasta. I'm a bit disappointed that they recently changed the British section from being a concentrated mini-market at the back of the store into a more spread-out British snack aisle, but I still managed to find everything! read more

Grocery shopping is one of my favourite activities of life in general. I actually should've entered it into my Yelp profile. That's just the way I roll. So to live just a 7 minute walk away from Pete's Frootique, you can imagine why this is a more than ideal situation. Pete's Frootique has the habit of washing me into a soothed and languid state of mind. Walking through the spaces of fresh produce and specialty products is enough to add a little extra sheen to my grocery bag. With an obvious focus on healthy living and eco friendly, products are selective, organic and sometimes a bit more pricey. If you buy in bulk, this may not be the best bang for your buck. But with a consistent stock of fresh, quality goods, shopping at Pete's is a win-win. You can find lots of specialty sauces, pastes, juices, cooking ingredients, etc that you wouldn't get at other grocery stores. Its not exclusively organic or "healthy" brands, but the store is selective in what they bring in. (Eg- Still offer Regular Kraft Peanut Butter, but they only carry the small containers and not the lower calorie version.) There are lots of extras around the store too. The sweets bar in the center is dream-worthy. Fresh, quality cut meats and all the cheese you could ever dream of hold the gateway to my own sister's heart. Lots of delicious (smelling) soaps, beauty product and eco friendly focus lie at the back of the store for browsing. Although the real kicker is the Smoothie / Sandwich / Salad Bars that are beside the store exit. Boys oh boys, is that ever a treat. Fresh, real fruit/veggie smoothies, gelato delights, design-your-own salads, and yummy sandwich options make it hard to pass up. And its all quite cost efficient. Pete's definitely has an emphasis on fresh foods and quality living. A great place for scrumptious, healthy finds. read more

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I love me some small upscale grocery. One of the places I miss from from home town (Tacoma WA) is a place called "The Metropolitan Market". Upscale but not so upscale you'd be afraid to walk in wearing your flip flops after a nice long walk in the neighborhood. This is exactly how I feel about Pete's. Upscale but not so upscale you'd have to donate a kidney just to buy some fruit and a few scoops of gelato. I can't shop here everyday but it's a nice change of pace from the larger grocery chains. Some of the finer points about Pete's: *The homemade fudge smack in the middle of the market. I've only tried it once (getting a few small samples of different flavors) and I loved it. It's nice that they make it right there in the store (so you can stand there and drool on the glass if you'd like - not that I know anything about that). *The sushi bar....HELLO fresh made sushi. I've never eaten it (not paleo friendly) but anyplace that makes fresh sushi gets a little extra love from me. *Upstairs seating...Nothing beats putting a delicious meal together then sitting upstairs and watching the people outside or below in the market. Very few times I've seen it so full that there wasn't any seating available. * Salad Bar! Probably the best around the area (and maybe the only one in the area for that matter). For $7 you can get a small salad with all the fixins you like. They are pretty generous size portions. *Breakfast options: I've gone in early in the morning and ordered a 3 egg omelet for $7 that I found really tasty. It came with toast but since I don't eat bread/grains very often (again Paleo) I chose to go without but am pretty impressed that you could get a pretty good sized breakfast for cheap. *Gelato...yhea I don't really need to say too much about that. It's good....really good. I could go on and on and on and on... Delicatessen +++ Cheese +++ Olive bar ++++++++++++++++++ And if you like to save a few coins my favorite thing about Pete's is the clearance shelf towards the back (near the bananas). I'm always looking for a good deal on veggies that I will eat that day or some organic garlic marked way down. I won't lie - I've been known to go into Pete's just to check out the clearance shelf and most times I'm not disappointed (and no I don't darn my own socks...not yet anyways). read more

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This is my review for the Gluten Free Eatery: Another place I had wanted to try out ever since I moved here almost 3 years ago. Honestly, I was a bit scared since there stuff is not marked whether it is vegan or not. However, if you asked the staff they are super knowledgeable on what is and what isn't. There soups are normally vegan and they offer a salad wrap that is vegan. On top of that they offer a plant milk for drinks, as well as having a bottle of agave for sweetening next to the cash area. They have lots of baked goods as well, many of which are vegan. Cupcakes and muffins are vegan if they have a brown wrapper, white means not vegan. The nanaimo squares and a brownie with peanut butter frosting is also vegan. They also have date balls and chocolate bark that is vegan. And also carry O'Dell's oatcakes that are vegan. I had a soup and wrap today and it was extremely tasty and my friend bought me a cupcake and seriously, I can't believe it's gluten free! Simply amazing!! Great service and lots of options. Definitely a new favourite spot. read more

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Back in my poor university student days, I managed to choose the one downtown apartment that was as far away as possible from all of the peninsula grocery stores. Mostly because I'm a genius. This meant that a good portion of my martini budget had to be redirected in order to pay for imported European goods when all I really needed was a box of pizza pops and a Lipton Sidekicks or two. Did I realize that by paying the $20 for roundtrip cab fare to a regular-person grocery I could easily save the $50 more that I'd spend on the Pete's version of everything? No. Again, because I'm a genius. Shopping at Pete's has become astronomically more fun after growing out of my student days. Instead of being a major money-suck, now I can enjoy it the way it was meant to be enjoyed: for weekend browsing of fancy foods and the occasional pick-up of that special ingredient that will instantly upgrade any meal or occasion. Haute couture cheeses, fresh flowers, smoothies, sandwiches, sushi, baguettes, sauces, spices...it's the home hobby chef's dream! Three star for prices, four star for selection, two star for student living. read more

If I had unlimited money, I would do all of my grocery shopping at Pete's. I love their fruit and veggie section - it's always well stocked, even of the more unique produce that you may not find elsewhere. If you can't find something elsewhere, you'll probably find it at Pete's! The real gem at Pete's though is their imports section. Like British candy, cookies, tea or soda? They've probably got it. Especially at Christmas time - Pete's has the best stock of British Christmas food. Personally I'm always suckered in by Sno Balls - mmmmmm. If you have dietary restrictions, Pete's also has a great selection of gluten- and dairy-free food. I haven't looked at it extensively, but I have friends who certainly appreciate the stock. They also have a lot of natural and ethically sourced personal care products - shampoo, conditioner, body care, even some makeup. I try to buy all of my cleaning products (whether home or body) cruelty-free, so this is a great resource for that. It's definitely a bit overpriced, but because they do bring in imports and have such a wide variety of products I don't mind splurging every once in a while. read more

Pete's Fine Foods - Pete's seasonal displays are something else - Grocery Near Me - Halifax, Nova Scotia

Pete's Gluten-Free Eatery located inside Pete's Frootique on Dresden Row is a great little alternative to gluten sensitive people. With great sandwich's, numerous tea, delicious coffee and a friendly staff, It's a nice little cafe-esque eatery to take a break from browsing/shopping in the Dresden Row Market. 5/5 stars read more

Pete's Fine Foods - A gluten-free sandwich with turkey, avocado, red onion, spinach, cheese and dijon mustard on potato millet bread - Grocery Near Me - Halifax, Nova Scotia

I'm first going to say that I was quite disappointed when I found out this wasn't an emporium for the gays. I truly thought that the 'fruit' pun in the name was being directed at gay men. Boy was I sad when I found out it wasn't. Still, I brushed my shoulders off and got over it. I made a list about Pete's Frootique that I would like to share with you: - Very strange entrance, entering directly into the fruits. - LOTS of fruits and veggies. - Glorified grocery store? - Dessert section - YUM! - Some canned goods, oh and pre-made packed risotto. - Sweet, cheaper milk. - Wait a second, there's an upstairs with a little cafe? - And there's a cookie corner! - I can smell the fish section. - They've got a juice bar and ready-to-go meals with a cute little dining area. So, I was mostly pleased with my experience... even after I found out it wasn't a drag queen paradise. read more

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My favorite thing about this Pete's is the salad and sandwich shop. I especially like to get the fully loaded salads. They have so many toppings, mostly healthy, that you can get more than your recommended servings of fruit and vegetables. The trade off, of course, is that you will pay through your nose for it. Not a budget lunch, especially if you'd like to add a meat portion to the salad. The rest of the store is great as well with a lot of hard to find items and plenty of high quality produce, much of it organic. All priced accordingly of course. read more

Pete's Fine Foods - Sandwiches and salad made right in front of you! - Grocery Near Me - Halifax, Nova Scotia

The healthy food grocery store in Halifax. I love the gluten free cafe upstairs! Great sandwiches and soups. Smoothie bar, meals to go, salad bar, etc. I come here everytime I'm in town. I recommend it! :) read more

Pete's Fine Foods - Gluten free cafe upstairs! Delicious sandwiches and soups - Grocery Near Me - Halifax, Nova Scotia

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Like many others, I've been searching for different options during the pandemic, and Pete's has great options. It can be hit and miss as to what's available for take out meals, but it's a pandemic so that's to be expected. The staff also went above and beyond to help my cravings for their awesome risotto balls on one occasion. The only drawback is that social distancing is not really practiced in the store, so I go rarely and stock up and freeze what I can. Otherwise, an excellent rating. read more

I love this grocery store! (stands up) Hello, my name is Courtney, and i'm addicted to Pete's Frootique. (sits) Although the pricing at 'Pete's' can be a little (or a lot) outrageous, you just have to search for the bargains. For example, in late spring/early summer Pete's repeatedly had pints of driscoll's raspberry's on sale: 4 containers for $5! I generally find the produce (especially veggies) at Pete's to be pretty reasonably priced too. Quite a wide selection of organics too. The best part about Pete's is the wide range of produce they carry from around the world: Daikon, Kumquats, Japanese Eggplant, you name it~ Pete's has it! The really expensive parts of the store (in case you wanted to avoid them) are the body/natural living section as well as the deli. All in all, I highly recommend Pete's! Everything is great here! Salad bar, smoothies- everything! read more

Pete's Fine Foods - Grocery Near Me - Halifax, Nova Scotia

Pete Luckett is a greengrocer with a mission: to provide his customers with the freshest fruit and vegetables this side of a roadside farm stand. There's a bit of a premium for this freshness and quality, of course, but in many cases, it's worth it. There's always something exotic in the produce section at Pete's - from Mangosteen to Persimmons, and there's generally someone knowledgeable nearby who can explain how to prepare and eat the most unusual things - if Pete himself isn't already explaining it to the customer ahead of you. The shop also has a large international grocery section, and specializes in British imports, including candy and snacks from the UK. There's a butcher, a seafood counter, a cheese and deli-meat counter and prepared foods with lots of delicious salads and snacks for takeout. Perhaps best of all: the salad bar, where you can choose your own ingredients from the vast array before you - at which point, the counter staff will whip it all up into a little Chinese takeaway carton for you, so you can either enjoy it upstairs, at a cosy table overlooking the street...or back at work. If you want healthy, fresh and delicious, you'll find it at Pete's. read more

Pete's Fine Foods - Pete's - Grocery Near Me - Halifax, Nova Scotia

For all of you salad-lovers out there, I highly recommend that you go to Pete's salad bar for a delicious, made-to-order salad from their salad bar. Voted by Halifax Coast readers for Best Salad, Pete's salad bar includes every type of vegetable that you can imagine and a wide assortment of salad fixings including chic peas, kidney beans, trail mix, pasta, raisins and more. Pete's also offers a full assortment of salad dressings, including their own homemade specialty dressings, and provides the option of adding roasted chicken or pork to your salad for a small fee. read more

Pete's Fine Foods - Grocery Near Me - Halifax, Nova Scotia

Moving from Toronto and being a serious "foodie" I was worried about finding the quality and assortment of food I've come to expect in Toronto...with Pusatari, Whole Foods and Brunos within a five minute drive from my door. Silly me! No need to worry when there's Pete's Frootique... the only place in Halifax (along with the branch in Bedford) that carries such a wide selection of cheeses from around the world, a fantastic "Butcher Shop" ...really the only place in town where you can get out of the ordinary cuts of meat, the freshest fish and seafood, free range and organic chickens, wild and organically farmed fish, grass fed beef...I could go on forever. And did I mention a knowledgeable and curteous staff...well they are awesome too! Breads from the best bakeries in and around Halifax are there to tempt you and they even import my Montreal Bagels! A deli bar to rival any with a bazillion choices from at least 8 different kinds of olives, marinated veggies, salads to go and even a selection of ready to heat dinner entrees. Onto dry goods....nowhere else has my Muir fire roasted tomatoes or San Marzano either for that matter. Huge selections of every oil imaginable (some very pricey to the more moderate), interesting pastas and dried beans...I love it all. All those things are wonderful, but I think my favorite area to hang out in is the produce section. I am mindful of where my food comes from, and trying to eat locally and seasonally, so it's wonderful to find a place that I can find fresh herbs, organic produce, without having to wait for saturday mornings. read more

Pete's Fine Foods - the butcher shop at Pete's - Grocery Near Me - Halifax, Nova Scotia

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Pete's Frootique has some of the most unique fruits and vegetables that I have come across in my days. My sons loves this location as he is often found enjoying something down at Pete's on Saturday with the boys normally a shake of some sort. Sometimes to me I find the experience like and adventure but sometimes as well to embarrassed to ask what is this and what do I do with that? At Pete's the staff are really helpful and will offer some great ideas as to how to cook a certain vegetable or what it might go best with. I like the layout of this location and like Lindsay said the cookie corner I must say is one of my favourite corners. There is a fish section but I pass right by that. As well the upstairs cafe is really nice to be able to sit and look out of street and see all the hustle and bustle while I sit and sip a tea and enjoy my cookie now that is relaxing. I always said that I feel it is expensive to really eat healthy but hey I am trying. read more

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Overpriced hokum! Disappointed with the lack of selection and exorbitant pricing on "imported" foods.

I admit I am obsessed with Pete's fresh fruits and vegetables. They carry almost everything that one may think it's hard to find in Halifax. I have found so many such items. The staff is nice and friendly, they do happily help you if any assistance required. It's a hidden gem in HFX downtown. One truth that can't be ignored is that they are overpriced but you also get what you pay for! It's worth a try. Wide variety of cheese, fruits, vegetables. I feel good when I see fresh food in a grocery store rather than the frozen ones. If you are looking for a particular item and can't find it in any other store, try at Petes. I'm positive about it. read more

One of the better places downtown to grab a healthy lunch or snack. While they might have a lot of options, their prices are quite steep which is why I consider going here a treat. I'd love to shop here more if I could afford to spend $10 on a salad everyday but as we know, not feasible for the majority. I have yet to try out their gluten free café upstairs but it always looks delicious! read more

Pete's Fine Foods - Salad bar! - Grocery Near Me - Halifax, Nova Scotia

Great selection, plus they have British chocolate bars. Win in my book! The prices are of course a bit more expensive, since it's all organic and local, but I can deal with that. I also had their stirfry on Tuesday (their stir fry day, if I remember correctly), and it was really good. Only complaint is that I bought grapes here once and got home to realize they were mouldy. No fun. But I was able to return them no problem. read more

I'm feeling lethargic. It's been a busy day. I came into work an hour earlier than usual and several late afternoon caffeine injections haven't succeeded in bringing me from zombie mode back to human status. I feel like my only chance for resuscitation is 8 hours of uninterrupted sleep in a dark cave. However, that's not on the current docket, so I must persevere. I slump a little lower in my chair, when a co-worker comes over and hesitantly, for fear that I may be a little icked, offers me the rest of her brown boxed salad. I take it without hesitation. A Pete's Frootique salad, regardless of it being half eaten, is not something you turn down. The box, despite its small appearance, is quite spacious and packs a surprising amount of goodness. If you go into Pete's Frootique and veer right, you'll see the salad bar. Greens, various veggies and fruits, nuts and seeds, cheeses, and tons of dressings, are all on display. The usually attentive employee grabs a dish and collects ALL of the items as you choose. You can have as many things in your salad as they have - and that's a lot of options! So currently, I'm munching on a spinach salad with a poppy seed dressing, loaded with feta, dried fruit, nuts and seeds, shredded carrots and olives. I feel alive! I feel back in action! So if you're feeling like a zombie, or are simply interested in having a healthy lunch, I recommend Pete's for a salad. They run around $7 for a small, which seems like a lot, but you'll feel satisfied and rejuvenated post consumption. Take it from me, former zombie woman returned to regular human woman form, post a delicious, albeit half eaten salad. read more

I remember when Pete's first opened in its Dresden Row location. Because I didn't step foot in there until months after. No particular reason other than I didn't quite know what to expect and I wasn't as adventurous as I am now. I was a young university student and I stuck with what I was familiar with. Of course once I did my world was turned. Coming from small town Newfoundland and having done no traveling at all at that point, having markets such as these were unheard of for me. So stepping through the sliding doors was like transporting to another country. A country where fruits and breads and treats were visible, side by side with each other and people socialized while they shopped. It wasn't so much a chore doing into Pete's as it was an experience. With the amount of variety they have, going in there can always result in a new discovery. Along with their grocery options, they also offer sushi to go and a lunch section with soups, salads and sandwiches. I do enjoy their sandwiches and paninis but when I get lunch here, it's usually to get a salad which are easily the best in the city. Be sure to also grab a fruit smoothie. They're delicious and a more-than-suitable substitute for Booster Juice's winter hours (ie. they have none). One thing about Pete's that I remember when they first opened was the grand piano they had in the centre of the store. During the middle of the afternoons, there would often be someone there playing tunes and it made a world of difference for the atmosphere. I can understand why they removed it but it's still an aspect I miss. read more

Let's just say, I can only purchase what's on sale at Pete's or else my wallet bleeds. In the spirit of supporting a store that's conscientious about local produces I shop here, sometimes. However, as a mother I honestly can not do regular grocery shopping here for a household of 4 every week. This is a place to go when you can't find a certain kind of cheese, exotic produce (ex. Thai chili pepper, lemongrass), deli meats. Or simply when you want to peruse or drool over their dessert section ;) Their smoothie is the best I've tasted. I do enjoy the energy of the place, especially during lunch time. It's also a great place to take visiting friends and families, especially if they've lived in the UK or Europe. read more

If there's one promise I will keep to myself for the rest of my time in Halifax, it is to base where I live on its proximity to Pete's. Right now this store is less than a five minute walk away, and I've developed quite a relationship with it. A true sense of attachment! I'm quite fond of its large organic produce section, smoothie bar, its salad bar, and despite being vegan and generally opting for gluten-free products, I can always find something at the "prepared food" bar. In particular, I like their black bean and corn salsa. It's salsa, but it's basically a bean salad that can be eaten on its own. Albeit being a simple little dish, it's exceptionally delicious. Pete's products are just consistently good. They also support local businesses, from the Schoolhouse Gluten Free Bakery to Staff of Life. They always have produce from local farmers as well. The thing I may love the most is that Pete's sells certain herbs that are often impossible to find in any other grocery store. Mint, Oregano, Basil, Cilantro, Parsley, Tarragon, Fennel... The bushels are generously large for their price (often a mere $2). Yep, a lot of my money goes to Pete's Frootique.. but I'm glad to support a local business which supports other local businesses. Other than the farmers' market, Pete's is a great way to support our local economy. You can always feel good about that. I'm thrilled that Pete's is thriving. read more

Good 'ol Pete. Who doesn't love him? I used to work for Pete at the Pete's ToGoGo location on Hollis street. So I'm quite familar with everything they serve. This location is by far the best for variety and zest. Located right downtown they have grocery and a lunchline. I don't think I know one person who hasn't been to Pete's at least once. Even if it was to just oogle at the cool (and odd) different types of produce he has. He's just all over the map (literally) it's amazing. Where else can you grab a smoked meat sandwich, gooseberries, and a durian. Grocery wise, it's awesome to have a spot in town that offers the unusual. I don't know how many times I say 'I'm sure Pete's has it." The staff are super helpful and friendly too. Having cut out versions of the fruits help in deciding if you should be risky and try something new. Lunchline wise I am a huge fan of the deli. My favs are asian sesame noodles, the spanikopita, and pakora. My favorite panini is the traditional chicken. Artichoke pate yo. Carrot dill and cream of mushroom are at the top for me soup wise. And their smoothies, well let's just say that are pretty near the best in the city. The salads are also one of the best in the city. From the cardboard boxes to the sesame thai dressing to the soy nuts and the fresh veggies, I'm in love. But the one thing that does it for me at Pete's, are the pickles. I just can't get over how amazing they are. I'd eat them by the buckets when I worked at Pete's. Ahhhhh those were the days. No but for real, there are a couple different locations of Pete's Frootique so obviously it is worth checking out if you haven't already. read more

I have been shopping at Pete's ever since I moved to Nova Scotia from Montreal, over 8 years ago, and the downtown location is my favorite of the 2 Metro stores. What I always find so appealing about Pete's is the freshness of the produce. I remember once going there and needing some limes. Basic ingredient right? You can always find it right? Well, it was nowhere to be found. When I asked, I was told that when they received their shipment that week, they found them to be sub-par and refused to sell them. That is how it should be. The selection of cheeses is, by far, the best in Halifax. The problem however, and the reason I can't give Pete's 5 stars in this review, is the prices for everything but produce and, to a lesser extent, meat, are so high, with cheese being the worst offender. The cheeses are obscenely expensive. Since I travel back to Montreal a few times a year, I often compare the prices for some of the Québec cheeses you can find here and they are usually at least 50% more expensive. I understand paying a bit more because of transport costs, but this is ridiculous. Unfortunately, there is virtually no competition so the prices remain high. I love their meat selection and also their ready-to-cook marinated or prepared cuts. The dry goods section features many hard to find or more exotic ingredients. Fresh bread from Chez Julien or Boulangerie La Vendéenne is usually available. La Vendéenne's baguette is as good any I've had in Québec.. My wish would be for Pete's to start either lowering their prices on cheese, or at least featuring a few each week at deep discounts, which they could definitely do considering the profit margins they are currently taking. Want that 5th star Pete? read more

The best thing about Pete's is the limes. Limes aren't native to Nova Scotia, so I shouldn't be so picky about them, but I am. I've gotten Superstore limes before and they're all dry. Dry limes are no good when your drink needs a lime. And that's why I love Pete's: good limes. Also, in case you missed it, good limes are a metaphor of how the produce there is just better. (the limes really are better). Other things I love about Pete's: salad bar for lunch, Montreal bagels, the explosion burger from the butcher (seriously, do your BBQ a favour in the summer and get one of these. Husband calls them Halifax Explosion burgers), and Mary's cinnamon rolls. That's right, Mary's cinnamon rolls even after Mary's has closed on a Saturday. read more

I heart Pete's. They're local, they have amazing variety of produce from all over the world (with a special effort made to bring in local produce whenever/where ever they can). They have staff who really seem to love what they do, and are eager to help you out when needed. They have an incredible fresh salad, soup and sandwich bar, not to mention a breakfast station for brunch that makes my stomach very happy. They serve local Java Blend coffee (my favorite). Some tips if you've never been: They have the BEST variety of Ritter chocolates (you know the square ones from Europe with lots of flavours). Not to mention an extensive selection of British treats. Ask at the salad bar to either get your dressing on the side or for them to "go light" with the dressing. Unless your specific you can sometimes get a drowned in more dressing than you bargain for. They have legit Montreal bagels and if you're there for brunch you can get your breakfast sandwich bagel-fied. In short, Pete's has my heart, and so does a certain someone who currently works behind their deli line. read more

I used to go to Pete's almost everyday when I worked in downtown Halifax and I still find myself stopping in for food/goodies when visiting the city now. Of course, it helps that my friend lives super close to Pete's, but I always find that I can get what I need there instead of making a longer trip to the grocery store. I go to Pete's for quick meals, treats, and grocery items and I even checked out their gluten free section this time around. In general, I've found Pete's prices to be a bit high sometimes (this now includes the gluten free items), but the quick meals can be pretty standard. I do find the salad bar is still expensive for what you get, but it's popular with the office crowd so it sells. Customer service can be hit or miss, but never usually bad. Usually the cashiers are less perky than the food serving staff, but I understand that as I used to work on cash myself long ago - not the funnest job in the world. I know I'll be back to Pete's on my next trip to Halifax, so I'd say check this place out if you're nearby, it has lots to offer. read more

This is when a 4.5 would come in handy, but I love it too much to only be a 4 star review. I first fell in love with Pete's when I was in uni and lived across the street and was buying groceries on my parent's credit card. After I graduated and moved across the street from a Super Store, I stopped going. Now that I've moved to the (slightly) North End, with no grocery store close by, Pete's is once again my grocer of choice. Bonus points for being close to a bunch of bus routes. Pete's is expensive for packaged goods, but I find their produce very reasonable, and you can often find some great deals with their weekly specials. I do have a tendency to pop in for some broccoli and end up with butternut squash ravioli and clotted cream, but that's part of the Pete's charm. I love the staff, and the salad bar too, great for night's when I want something healthy and inexpensive but don't feel like cooking. Pete's def. has the best selection of fruits and vegetables (besides the seasonal stuff at the market) and it has introduced me to some of my favorite fruits like mangosteen's and passionfruit. I also appreciate it that they make note of when the produce is local. If you're a fan of supplements, they have a well stocked Natural Health section. read more

I'm not gonna lie, I am kinda obsessed with this place. I love everything about Pete's. I am a bit of a chef myself, it was my first career ambition before I arrived at my current career, but food has a special, delicious place in my heart. Their commitment to providing the best of the best fresh fruit and veg, every kind of cheese and bread you could want, deli meats, sauces, meats, pasta, organic foods and obscure global foods and oddities are what makes me love this place so much! I've only recently discovered their deli, which pretty much blows my mind. I come here for lunch at least once a week and I always find something delicious, they have soups and salads, and a great cold deli with pasta salads and items that can be heated up in seconds. I'd say my favorites but I don't think I can choose! However their paninis are something of beauty - I had the twisted club panini today and it had crispy pancetta, fresh roasted chicken breast, roasted red pepper, arugula, and a super amazing garlic mayo. Pete's is a little pricier than most places, my panini love came to $8 and I could have gotten a bag of chips and a drink with a 6" sub for the same price at Subway.. but then again, I'd have to eat at Subway... so let's leave it at that. Quality foods at a decent price. The service is amazing, the staff are always knowledgeable and helpful. And don't forget about the seating area upstairs, it's usually packed but if you can find a spot it's a great place to meet up for lunch! read more

Much like a whole foods market in the USA. I really like the selection of cheese, meat and fish offered at Pete's. It is not hard if you do your shopping here to spend your whole pay cheque well not really but it could happen I guess. I often come to this store with items in mind. One dinner for two etc.. I often come out with a small bag about 40 bucks lighter and the bag costs 5 cents. I am not one to carry a reuse bag around all day this is the only way to aviod the charge. I use plastic bags for my trash can just in case anyone is going to rip me over the whole plactic in land fill thing. What do you use to put non-compost and non recycle in? We all need a plastic bag for the trash can unless I am missing somthing? Underground parking is free for up to 2 hrs with a proof of a 20 dollar purchase. I almost forgot to say the salad bar, juice bar etc... that whole section rocks. I love heathy food. read more