Bonimex Produce Quality Fruits & Vegetables

Most grocery aisles treat produce as an afterthought, crammed between freezer cases and snack shelves. Bonimex does the opposite—every table and bin exists for nothing but fruits and vegetables, arranged without apology for anyone who actually cooks. The place feels like a throwback to the days when Flushing was still finding its rhythm, before the glossy chains moved in. That persistence shows in the way the market keeps its focus narrow and its standards high.

Across from the playground at 37-35 57th St, the storefront sits low to the sidewalk, easy to miss if you’re speeding past on Northern Boulevard. Inside, the selection leans toward what grows well in the Northeast and what travels least, though you’ll still spot the occasional outlier—dragon fruit in winter, persimmons in fall—without any fanfare. Great produce doesn’t need a sales pitch, and Bonimex seems to operate on that principle alone.

To confirm what’s in stock or check closing time, ring 718-424-2662. For directions, pull up the map before you leave; the block can be tricky to navigate on foot once the after-work rush starts. If you live within walking distance, you already know where to go.