Quayside Fresh Farm Shop. Looe
Shopping like it used to be…
Quayside Fresh is a right old-fashioned fruit and veg shop, with a wooden floor-rough-hewn vibe. Plenty of fresh local Cornish produce (“in some cases picked that morning”), nicely displayed and served by friendly staff. It’s a miracle that they manage to cram it all in such a compact little shop, but the crowded shelves give a nice feel of profusion and abundance.
There’s locally baked bread — the sourdough is particularly good — meat that has been raised close by, and plenty of quality-brand groceries of the kind you might find in Waitrose or a bijou deli.
It’s all done with care and attention and makes a nostalgic reminder of how pleasant ordinary shopping can be. There is also a tiny post office.
INFO
SATNAV:PL13 1DX
PHONE: (01503) 262838
ADDRESS: Unit 2A, Buller Quay, East Looe.
WEBSITE: http://www.quaysidefresh.co.uk/welcome-to-quayside-fresh/
OPENING TIMES: Monday to Saturday 8 AM to 5:30 PM. Sunday 10 AM to 4 PM.
DISTANCE FROM FRIEDA AND THE MOON: 12 miles
HOW TO GET THERE: Park in the main Looe car park just over the bridge alongside the river. Walk to the pointy end of the car park and you’re there. Note that Pengelly’s fabulous fresh fish shop is about 30 yards further on — between these two you will be able to get everything you need for holiday alfresco cooking.