Pheasants Nest Produce

(4.5 stars) When I put Pheasants Nest Produce on my dining todo list, I had no real idea what sort of business it was. You’ll find it in a light industrial park in Picton, in a small factory site with rustic signage front and back. Inside they’ve used recycled and repurposed materials to create a rustic farm shop vibe selling a great selection of fruit and vegetables, some (like Bargo lettuces) gathered from the local area. As you move deeper into the store you’ll find a range Providence Bakery breads and other dry goods followed by fridges of cheese, meat and charcuterie. Expect to find a great selection of boutique brands including Chop Shop Emporium charcuterie, Silver Creek organic sourdough crumpets and Monte Fresco cheeses. You’ll also find this team making many of their own products, from piccalilli to pickled beetroot to kombucha to ketchup. Another initiative to use up produce they don’t sell is an ever-changing chalkboard menu of dishes you can opt to take away or eat on stools and sandstone blocks in their grassy outdoor area. We enjoyed gooey Monte Fresco ricotta fritters ($10.50) that showed off their basil and heirloom tomatoes (both of which I bought to take home). The buttermilk fried free range chook sanga ($16) was also a winner, combining moist bird with kohlrabi ‘slaw and smoked paprika mayo. on thin slabs of toasted sourdough. If you worked in one of the neighbouring factories, you’d be thanking your lucky stars that well-priced food of this calibre (and a range of sugar-free drinks) was possible.

My favourite place for coffee and lunch in Picton - I always underestimate the size of the food, never disappointing, workers are always friendly :)

Fantastic fresh produce delivery service! I love laying out our fruit and veg centre-stage in our kitchen each week. The kids go and reach for fruit before the fridge now. Loving the small apples, mandarins and red pears at the moment. Produce always lasts longer than the main supermarkets, delivery is prompt and consistent. We love the different things we get; I wouldn't buy them all in the shop but it's always fun to work out what to do with it. The hand typed recipe notes and the best bit and very practical. Highly recommend.

What a local gem this place is. Recommended by a friend as the best coffee in town. Have to agree it’s pretty darn good! The chicken toastie is quite possibly the best one I’ve had in a long time - how does your chicken taste so good! Nice to look around and get some fruit and veggies. Probably more expensive than your average location however if you know you’re supporting local (both the business and farmers) and it’s great quality then you understand why. You can’t put a price on that! The organic orange juice (not pictured) was so yum also! Staff were very friendly, everyone acknowledged and said hi.

Since visiting once I've become a regular. With a great range of fresh, local produce and great service it's a pleasure. What has me absolutely hooked are the unique treats one can get. Both the take home ready-made meals/ artisan bread or cheeses and the simple but sophisticated menu of gourmet hot foods and smoothies. All healthy, all qaulity, hunger satisfying and all urging me to visit again and again.