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Pete's Frootique
Categories: Food Specialty Food Seafood Markets Food Grocery Food Specialty Food Meat Shops Food Specialty Food Fruits & Veggies Seafood Markets, Grocery, Meat Shops, Fruits & Veggies [Edit]
Sunnyside Mall1595 Bedford Hwy
Bedford, NS B4A 3Y4
(902) 835-4997
- Hours:
Mon-Fri 8 am - 9 pm
Sat-Sun 8 am - 6 pm
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
14 reviews for Pete's Frootique
Review Highlights
14 reviews in English
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Review from Ellen B.
2/17/2012
Oh Emm Gee. If I could I would live in Pete's.
Pete's is a lot like Costco. You go in determined to buy only the one or two things on your list, but leave with a dozen other goodies you just couldn't pass up. Every section of this store is done well: produce, cheese, meats, desserts ... it's impossible to not visit every section and at least be tempted to load your basket. Their deli has too many awesome foods to mention here. Pete's is our go-to place for anything fresh; no other grocery comes close.
At first glance it may appear expensive, until you actually compare prices with other stores; you may find, as I did, that many items are actually cheaper than the big chains.
Extensive selection, brands not carried in other stores, friendly and knowledgeable staff, reasonable prices ... it's all you could ask for in a supermarket.Listed in: A (Grocery) Shopping We Will…
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Review from Meghan R.
Dartmouth, NS
4/1/2012
Today I woke up with a hankering for a really good sandwich so it was off to Pete's!
You have to love a grocery store where can grab good cheese, fresh guacamole, Galaxy bars, Walker's crisps AND a fresh made to order awesome ham sandwich.
The half sandwich is more than enough for me. The ham was carved right there in front of me. Today I chose multigrain bread and mayo with smoked gouda lettuce, tomato and sprouts. I enjoyed every last bite. I loved the spear of dill pickle. -
Review from John R.
3/23/2012
I went into Pete's Frootique thinking it was just a little fruit and vegetable market. I was surprised to find it to be a full grocery store with items from Europe among other things I've never heard of and/or seen before.
I went in only for a bag of apples and maybe a few veggies so I really wasn't prepared for grocery shopping. I'll have to return again prepared next time.Listed in: Places I Love
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Review from Amy W.
8/5/2011 ROTD 8/24/2011
If you go to Pete's Frootique in Bedford, do yourself a favour and pick up the sweet potato gnocchi and a container of pesto. This is one of my favourite meals ever, ever, ever, and it's ready in probably 10 minutes and is as easy to prepare as Kraft Dinner. It's worth the drive to Bedford and the Sunnyside Mall parking lot dramaz just for that gnocchi. Their produce section is always wonderful, and the staff are very knowledgeable and friendly. My favourite place to buy groceries in HRM!
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Review from Courtney M.
Halifax, NS
11/28/2009
This particular Pete's location is the original Pete's and thus occupies a pretty huge area within the Sunnyside Mall.
Tons of options at this Pete's! I once popped over to the Bedford location when I needed chestnuts for stuffing. Initially I wasn't able to find them anywhere and when a Pete's grocery employee spied me he happily jaunted out back to check for more. He was able to rouse a massive bag of chestnuts, and pretty much save the day in the process!
Great juice bar, sushi bar and deli! -
Review from Dr. H.
Halifax, NS
7/20/2011
Pete's really is the standard for fresh produce. Their produce is the best in the city, their butcher, seafood and already made meals are awesome. And the selection of international snacks is amazing.
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Review from Lacey H.
5/22/2010
The original Pete's is the bomb-diggity-yeah-yeah-yeah. The place has a jaunty Euro atmosphere, perfect for sporting a sweet little tam and starting every sentence with "darling."
I love the layout of the Bedford Pete's. It's more of a market style situation, with separate little shops offering different delicacies and tasty dishes. Their smoothies and salads, are of course, wonderful. But you can also get fantastic sweeties as well as fancy cheeses and olives.
I think I just like this location so much because it's the original, the paradigm, the One. I remember going here as a kid and thinking it sure was something special. I also recall the Sunday shopping debates when Pete luckily won and was able to stay open seven days a week.
This diverse shop is worth the trek from Hali, especially if you have an auto. And plus, you can swing by Pete's inspired wine shop for some international vinos when you're done picking up your groceries! -
Review from Nick B.
Halifax, NS
1/27/2010
Even before I moved to Halifax, Pete's was a stop on every one of my visits to the city - I love the myriad of interesting things they stock, and their butchers are just incredible. Most importantly, being the son of British expat, I'd always have a list of stuff to bring to my parents' place when we went to visit, everything they have a hard time finding in rural Nova Scotia.
What draws me to Pete's is its simple layout, it's excellent selection of things that you just can't seem to find anywhere else, and just the whole ambience of the place. It makes grocery shopping seem like less a chore and more, dare I say, a cultural experience. I don't think I've ever come out of there without buying something new to try. -
Review from Toby M.
Halifax, NS
2/14/2011
It doesn't get any better than Pete's for food. The produce is always fresh and tantalizing. I especially enjoy the butcher area in the back. My days can be quite busy, so instead of eating trashy take-out food at home, I pick up the pre-prepared chicken, pork and beef dishes at the butcher, freeze them and then pop them in the oven for an inexpensive, gourmet dinner!
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Review from Bethany J.
Halifax, NS
4/22/2010
I enjoy this location far more than I do the downtown Pete's. Being the flagship store, there's a much more european market feel to the layout. Instead of having counters flanking the dry goods (which is how the downtown store is laid out), Pete's in Bedford has scattered the different "markets" throughout the store, ensuring that you get the maximum exposure to the specials of the day.
Pete's is always known for the quality of the produce and the availability of out-of-the-ordinary fresh foods and meats. The cheese stand is amazing and one of the best places in the city to find unique cheeses. The Best of Britain section brings together a collection of imported teas and specialty UK goods for those among us who miss the Old Country.
No visit to Pete's in Bedford would be complete without ducking into Cristall and Luckett - the specialty wine shop set up as a complement to the full store. Offerings include vintages from all over the world, at surprisingly affordable prices. Sign up for their e-mail newsletter in order to score the best bargains on first-rate wines. -
Review from Walter D.
Lower Sackville, NS
12/28/2010
Very crowded. Incredibly over priced. Great produce. Most of their grocery can be found elsewhere for much cheaper. For example, bulk barn sells most, if not all of their "best of Britain" department. And most of their other expensive groceries can be found in the organic sections of superstore or sobey's. So many people think that Pete's is so incredibly unique, but really, all they're good for is produce. It's fresh and there's always a wide variety. Other than that, all Pete's is good for is brainwashing and emptying your wallet.
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Review from Ruth D.
Halifax, NS
12/25/2009 4 photos
It's interesting to me how different the selection is at Sunny Side Mall compared to the one downtown on Dresden. Don't get me wrong, both have glorious selections of fresh meat, seafood, produce, baked goods, and cheeses...and everything else.
But the Bedford shop caters more to suburban foodies while the one downtown focuses on ...well the downtown crowd. While I normally visit the downtown shop, here's where I come when I run out of my favorite Kozlik's mustard (best on earth) from Toronto, among other things.
The cafe/deli area is very different as well and I love the different kiosks - in the mood for soup - at least six tasty choices in cute cauldrons? In the mood for pasta or pizza - ditto delicious, ditto many options. -
Review from Shawna D.
Chester, NS
12/29/2009 1 photo
Pete's has the freshest produce. We go there to see what new product we can try. He always has samples of different things to try.
We love their smoothies. We enjoy the staff and it is always a great crowd of people. -
Review from cheryl d.
Halifax, NS
3/8/2010 1 photo
I spend many Sunday's visiting good ole' Pete's Frootique! It is one of my favourite things to do on a Sunday!
We usually head out in the early afternoon and get a sandwich from the deli. I absolutely love them!! They have HUGE with a lot of great tasting meat and veggies loaded on them. I love their home made tasting bread! After that, we head over to the shake bar and get a fruit smoothie.
We enjoy going to Pete's for our produce for a few reason's. Number 1, it's ALWAYS fresh and number 2, there is always different fruits and veggies to choose from. You get to try different produce from what is your typical grocers produce.
Pete's also sells a good variety of ethnic spices and foods.
