Byward Fruit Market

Whatever you do, don’t touch the GD Saran wrapped watermelon! And for the love of god make sure they’re not sitting at eye level of a toddler, because they will for sure “poke them” and cranky shop dude will make rude comments about your kid “poking” the watermelon.

For the record, my kid didn’t poke it, he touched it. We came in to purchase some fruits and veggies for my “poking” children who have expensive taste. They wanted all the fancy fruits but instead we did a 360 and walked out of this establishment.

I came here tonight and I enjoy the goodness of the veggies. I will come back more often. They have blue corn tortilla, which I have never seen anywhere else. Thank you.

Great selection of well priced organic produce and hard to find gourmet ingredients. Byward Fruit Market consistently carries the best selection of wild mushrooms in the city. The staff are knowledgeable and friendly, the produce is fresh and the range of ingredients is superb. Highly recommend this boutique establishment for all your culinary creations.

decent selection. wonderful mushrooms, and other hidden gems.

on june 22 between 3.30 and 4.30, the woman behind the register reached into the trash with her gloved hands to push it down, then proceeded to touch the produce I was buying. I am not a frequent customer, but this shop is one of my favourites, and it was too bad to see this happen. I should have said something at the time, and I apologise to all other customers for not doing that. Thus, I am further inclined to leave this review.

Really neat experience in the heart of Ottawa. It was bigger than I expected, there's tons of food options, music playing and plenty to see

Living right near the market and working in the downtown core, it's easy to just go to Farm Boy- despite its outrageous price and often crowded aisles. The Byward Fruit Market is a local and intimate alternative right in the Byward Market, with a friendly staff and peaceful interior. Their fruit and veggies are a decent price and they have a surprising variety. It's more fun to shop here than in a basement or at the Metro, or Loblaws.

Quaint little place that sells fruits and veggies. It has been in the market for a number of years - the owner is very nice and really helpful. Hard not to support a small place like this which is a "ma and pa" shop. With the incoming of Farm Boy, it's difficult to support a store given the prices in comparison. I still go for time to time but I now take my business to farm boy to get a better price and sometimes quality.
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