Annerley Fruit Barn

While I was riding the bus, I noticed Annerley Fruit Barn’s big sign that advertised some great specials. I decided to stop by and found that the prices of vegetables and fruits were more reasonable than at the neighborhood Cole’s or Woolworth’s. The best deal I have experienced was when I purchased $ 25 in groceries and received a box of mandarins!
I often pick up fruits and vegetables from here and have had no issues. The selection of fruits and vegetables change with the season. The cheaper fruits and vegetables are outside. You can purchase pumpkin, okra, eggs, and eggplant among other things.
When you go inside, the higher quality fruits and herbs have similar pricing to that of the chain supermarkets. You can also purchase breads, milk, eggs, rice, spices and an array of packaged products that are near the checkout counter.
They have a loyalty card that is stamped each time you spend over $ 20. Once you reach your 10^th stamp, you will receive $ 20 of groceries for free.
The staff is very kind and if you’re in the neighborhood, they are a great place to pick up a basics.

With its long trading hours and position on a main road, I’m sure Annerley Fruit Market is a handy place for picking up a thing or two on the way from work. However, there are a few things about Annerley Fruit Market that I don’t like:
1. It’s a rabbit warren. The way the store is laid out doesn’t make it easy to find what you’re looking for, especially when pushing a trolley around. The cash registers are also positioned in a way that doesn’t allow for much queuing space, making it a frustrating place when busy.
2. They keep some of their fruit out in the heat. Whilst covered by umbrellas, the afternoon sun creeps around and the fruit heats up.
3. It’s not as cheap, nor is the quality as good as the produce from The Gabba Fruit Market or Mother of All Fruits.
If it’s in your neighbourhood, it’s probably a good substitute for Woolies or Coles, but I wouldn’t go out of my way to shop there.