Fruit Center Marketplace

They have a nice selection of produce that are very fresh. Also a large salad bar with plenty of choices. I have gotten sandwiches from their deli which are unite good. Staff are very friendly and welcoming. It may be smaller than other grocery stores but they have most necessities.

It’s pricy here, but you get what you are paying for. Everything here are quality and fresh. I love the coziness of this market. From the flower, the wine rack and the holiday decoration are just so cozy and pleasant to shop around. This market is not a giant market like stop and shop but everything you can find here. Your grocery shopping experience is definitely different here.

Good place to get specialty foods and such. They have a decent selection of wines and cheeses. The prices are a bit on the high end, even more so than Whole Foods. The prepared foods and salad bar look good, though I have not tried. The parking lot is small and is a hot mess at peak times (not really well laid out). I would not come here on a regular basis for groceries but when I need key or unique ingredients for a special meal.

I am writing this review, namely because Unilocal keeps «reminding» me to do so. I go here a lot. Jason L swears by the place (probably because he is more able to afford it). The Fruit Center has the best fish and meat in town. For fish– they buy directly from fishermen, for meat — they carry a wide range of Kinnealey meats, along with other highly regarded and local brands. Both the fish and meat are super fresh, and are not pumped with steroids, meaning not creepily large.
The Fruit Center also has a very good selection of local beers– Maine Beer Company, Night Shift, Jack’s Abby, and the other usual suspects. They also always have some Bantam and Downeast Cider to peruse. I know nothing about wine– but they stock a lot of it, at varying prices. Ditto cheese.
The Fruit Center might not have a «bargain shopping» feel but their produce is often cheaper than Star Market, Hannafords and Stop n’ Shop– and of far better quality. They offer a wide range of exotic and not so exotic fruits and veggies. I had no idea that plums came in at least four varieties– until I started shopping here. For those organic groupies– most produce comes in both «organic» (more expensive) and not organic varieties.
My only real gripes about this place — are 1) the price of non-​perishable groceries and 2) The often rude fellow customers. On point one, here is an example: Califia almond milk costs $ 6.99 a bottle at Fruit Center, whereas at Star Market it costs $ 3.99. Jason L and I have also found that hot sauce, spices, pasta, rice, and cleaning supplies also suffer from comparable price inflation. As to point 2: Fruit Center is always bumping — filled to the brim with seemingly angry house wives. I’ve lost count of the many times said customers have 1) hit me intentionally –passively aggressively in the shin with their shopping carts; 2) made judging eyes at my choice of Sunday lounge clothing or 3) Cut me in line, cleared their throats in anger at how long it was taking me to select avocados, or generally made me fly into a fit of anger.
Random Notes:
1) On Saturdays and Sundays– the Fruit Centers pulls out all the stops when it comes in free samples. They employ a lovely cook — trained in France– who doles out delicious delicacies on these days. They also pass out free cheese, beer and wine in the afternoon.
2) Join their email list. Once a month you will get a coupon– usually for $ 10 off a $ 50 purchase.
3) They stopped selling FOMU– leaving the organic place in Quincy center as the last place to get it in these parts.

Love the salad bar and the sushi stand. The guy behind Mike’s sushi was super nice and helpful in picking out sushi and making suggestions. They even have a soup stand. Lots of baked options and fresh fruits and veggies. Prices are high but worth the quality you get.

They have really cool food products, beer, wine, flowers, meat counter, etc. Lots and lots of locally made and produced specialty items too. Only drawback is price, much higher than even the fiber grocery stores. Their unique selection, and efficient checkout is what keeps me coming back. Great place to go to find a hostess gift or find treats to bring to a party or dinner. Parking lot can be insane at times.

Love this place and glad I will be within walking distance to this market in the near future. It’s the neighborhood equivalent of a Whole Foods Market but it’s not a chain. Generally more expensive than your average supermarket but it’s definitely for superior quality groceries. You know what they say — you get what you pay for and it essentially applies here.
They’ve also got a huge salad bar with many options. Endless rows of fruits and veggies, many of which are organic. Great place to shop for vegetarians and the health conscious.

This is 4 stars only because the parking lot was full and rather challenging to navigate.
Having said that, the market was the perfect find on my travel from Boston to the South coast of MA. It is conveniently located off 93 South, about 5 miles from Boston. Upon entering the market I found a beautiful selection of fruits, vegetables and fresh cut flowers not to mention other grocery items. The check out line moved along quickly, the staff was friendly and helpful. The prices were surprisingly reasonable. Highly recommend.

I go to the fruit center all the time, but I am so overwhelmed by its greatness that I haven’t been able to write a review until now.
The Fruit Center is great. Probably it is too expensive to shop there all the time if you are feeding more than a couple people, because it is pricey. No more expensive than Whole Foods, but no cheaper either.
The Fruit Center has a truly exceptional selection of fruits and veggies, but especially veggies. Local, organic, fresh, this place has the best veggie selection of any store on the South Shore, period. What I especially enjoy is that this is a vegetable selection for people who cook. Lots of greens, many types of potatoes, shallots, tomatoes of all kinds, more often than not, asparagus. Great herb selection too, and like the bigger stores they even have some convenience vegetable preparations: sliced onions and carrots and bags of broccoli and whatnot. Get your ass in the kitchen and cook some mustard greens and some broccoli and something good for you.
Can we talk about the immense selection of local artisan ice cream? I have never heard of any of these brands, but every one I try is hugely delicious in its own way. My favorite is the recently-​added FoMu, a non-​dairy ice cream from Boston. Try the pistachio — outstanding, better than real ice cream.
You have to see the salad bar to believe it. Endless cold foods, prepared salads, olives, cheeses, all kinds of treats, and a million dressing options. Again, better than Whole Foods, which pretty much sets the standard in salad bars. Never have I seen anything at the Fruit Center that is not entirely fresh and never have I tasted anything from this salad bar that isn’t entirely delicious, a perfect example of whatever it is.
You can also do your everyday grocery shopping here, if you have a lot of money or only feed a small number of people. I’ve never tried to find something that the fruit center doesn’t have. A whole vanilla bean? Sure. An over thermometer? Yes. Baking twine? No problem. Freshly ground coffee? Tons of choices. Flowers? Yup. Everything, seriously. If you want to eat it, they have it.
The parking lot is a huge pain, but people inside it are generally nice. Here’s the trick: use Basset Street to enter and exit. Otherwise you may never get back into the rotary to head south on the highway or return to Quincy. Driving here is not the easiest, but keep your eyes peeled and be patient and it will work out for you.

I love coming here when I need to grab a few items but don’t have time to travel to the super market. They have an awesome salad bar and plenty of fresh fruits and veggies. I have an intolerance to gluten and dairy and this market has plenty of snacks to meet my needs. Thanks for catering to allergies Fruit Center!

Whole Paycheck should visit the Fruit Center to see how they can improve their model. The store is a bit of a rabbit warren but in a charming way. Great selection of cheeses, meats and vegetables. The fish selection is a bit limited but always fresh. They generally run specials on some nice wines with the added benefit that it saves me a stop at the liquor store. The deli counter has a tremendous selection. I try to avoid the aisle with the prepared foods… I am weak willed; way to tempting. Finally the staff are always helpful. The only real draw back is how busy this place can be and the limited parking. But I guess that is just a reflection of what a top flight store these folks run.

I really love the Fruit Center! The quality of the fruits and vegetables is always amazing. The staff at the front registers is always fast and courteous. I have given them a 4 star it would have been a 5 star however I could not because I really could do without some of the staff at the delis counter.
The fish Market is a 5 star I am definitely not a fan of the butcher.

WOW!
I was searching for a Fish Market in the area and this came up so I thought I’d check it out. Talk about tasty! I bought some Nantucket bay scallops — man, it’s out of this world! I’m always skeptical on how «fresh» seafood is from markets. for first timer, this place rocks for scallops and shucked oysters. They also have live oysters too for $ 1.50 each. The seafood dept is actually run by Rock Neck Fish Co with it’s own register.
Since it was my first time in, I did take a stroll around the market. The produce looked incredibly fresh! Yes, I could not resist and bought a thing of skinny asparagus. Just typing this is making my mouth water for more asparagus!
To back up a little bit, when I fist entered the market, my eyes almost balled out! Holy Moly! Ginormous salad bar!!! Everything in there looked crisp and fresh. Supposively, over 100 items daily! On top of that, it’s cheaper (~$ 1) than Roche Brothers. I’m already in love with it though I haven’t tasted! I’m SOLD!
Artisan breads (i.e. Iggy’s) and loads of various hummus and spreads. I almost bought the store made almond butter. Saving that for my second visit. Instead, I bought the crabmeat cream cheese spread. It was perfect on top of Iggy’s french baguette.
It was here that I found my captain, Captain Parker! My Captain made me clam chowdah. By far the best chowdah I had in recent memory. Bold and not too buttery. He definitely deserves all the awards! Tastier than Roche’s Bros store brand. Much better than Legal’s I must add. Quart — $ 9.99 for Captain and $ 20.95 for Legal. Captain wins it for both the taste buds and the bank.
I also peeked into the meat dept for future reference. This dept is run by Kinnealey with its own register. The dang beef steaks are so bloody red that I almost turned into a vampire! If you want butcher shop meat, this is the place! My curiosity took me to the lamb rack. I wanted to know the price — $ 35.99. I think I’ll stick to fulfilling my lamb craving at Alba for a few bucks more and no work!

This is one of those places that is worth the hassle. I grew up around here and remember going to this market as a kid, but back then I was just tagging along with my mother probably causing a scene. It was probably 3 years ago that I was looking for a break from the hellish 93 traffic and decided to check it out again. Now, it’s my go to grocery shopping when I’m traveling back from Boston.
While the store is a little tight in places, once you get the hang of the layout you can find wonderful surprises. I love the packaged treats, the homemade snacks, and the extensive salad bar. They also have wine and beer, a rarity in the Massachusetts and a welcome addition.
Living in Providence just down the street from Seven Stars Bakery, I was surprised and proud to see that they also carry their bread.
The one part I’m not a huge fan of is the fact that you have to buy the meat separately. Since the meat section is at the front of the store, I have to decide early on which direction I’m going with my meals — not always an easy task. Other than that, I appreciate the Fruit Center’s variety, commitment to local businesses, and homemade products.

I Love it here! I go there almost everyday for the soup and salad selections!!! LOVEE!

This store is the best, beautiful, interesting produce, locally sourced, fresh fresh fresh fish. A REAL butcher shop in house, sushi bar, wine shop. Delightful. They hire local kids who all provide impeccable friendly service. Amazing.

Situated in an urban setting, this has a country charm and character! Great market for being in the city !!
PROS:
–GREAT ORGANIC PRODUCE SELECTION THAT IS REASONABLE PRICED!
— Parking lot
— Florist
— Meat Area (wished there was more grass fed beef selection)
— Seafood is FRESH
— Fresh & Clean
— Cheese/​Deli Selection
— Wine Area
— Gourmet Style Sauces /​Items
— Located in mini plaza with a CVS/​Pharmacy right next door
CONS:
— On the whole there are certain items that are more expensive. For example, household products /​items you use on a day-​to-​day basis can be pricey. So, I love that there is a CVS right next door!
— Very small selection of grass fed beef
Overall, I love shopping here for the Organic produce. It is really reasonable price!
Hidden gem of the city!

What a cute little grocery store!
For years, my husband & I have been stopping by here to buy flowers (usually on the way to a performance one of his siblings is in).
Today, we browsed the whole store and were really impressed.
It’s closest counterpart is probably the Trader Joe’s chain, but the Fruit Center doesn’t make it’s employees dress in silly Hawaiian shirts.
In the wine area, there was someone sampling a red & white wine, 4 different cheeses, olives, and prosciutto. The staffer was very helpful in describing his samples and not being a high pressure sales person. (We did buy a delicious $ 10 bottle of red wine that we sampled though.)
They have a large section of baked goods, lots made locally at Ginger Betty’s. They were even selling a cookie with a peace sign on it, that all proceeds from will be given to One Fund Boston (for the Boston Marathon bombing victims).
There was another staffer sampling smoked salmon in the seafood section. It was delicious, and salmon is NOT something I expect to see on a sampling table.
Don’t come here hungry, or your cart will get filled with lots of goodies from their gourmet section.
They also have lots of great gift items — wines wrapped in translucent plastic with a flower tied around the stem, tea cups filled with candy for mother’s day, Philip’s candy shop samplers, etc.
I’ll definitely be back soon to check out the «Mike’s Fresh Sushi» and possibly the «Marketplace Café» restaurant on the 2^nd floor.

I’ve been coming here for years. It’s the best place in the area for fruits and veggies. The produce always looks and tastes good. They carry a lot of organic produce as well. It is pricier than other places, you get what you pay for applies here.
The salad bar is one of the best salad bars I’ve ever seen. There’s so many selections available, it looks so good, you want to try a little of everything. I’ve also had some of their soups, also very good. Everything is to go as there are no tables inside.
Think about shopping in a gourmet type of store and what you would find in that type of store. That’ll give you an idea of what it’s like at this store.
They have a bakery section that has cakes and such from local sources.
I recently purchased ice cream that was made in Cape Cod, OMG! So good! Oh, I should have said they also have ice cream from local sources as well.
You can pickup a nice bottle of wine and cheese. Amazing selection.
They run sales on their regular grocery items. Not so bad on the wallet when you buy the sale items.
It can be a pain in the ass to find a parking spot.

A upscale mom & pop general store w/​some gourmet influences in East Milton Square.
1. Great produce, a little pricey, but always fresh,
2. Florist section has a nice selection
3. Superb Butcher shop & Deli
4. Nice wine selection
5. Gourmet Cheeses
6. Freaking Awesome Salad bar
If you need something quick, they have heat & serve entrees to go as well, If you need to do heavy duty food shopping then go to a bigger supermarket but if you need something quick & fresh, come here it’s close to the to highway, easy on & off of Rte 93 South & North.