Excellent vibe, live music, awesome food, original handcrafted products and great sense of…read morecommunity. I visit every time I can and always find something new. Highly recommended.

From the owner: We run a Farmers Market twice a month, on the first Sunday and third Sunday of each month.read more

Northmead Growers Market has been in the little Northmead Shopping Centre from the beginning. The…read morechoice of fruit and vegetables as well as specialty grocery items is fantastic. When I go I buy a whole box of stuff - eggs, biscuits,delicious fresh fruit and vegetables and I'm set for a fortnight. Weekly specials are good and the service friendly.

Hands down, my favourite place in NSW to buy snacks. Even with the distance from Sydney and…read moreconstant season-independent fog and rain factored in, there's nothing like being able to buy as much or as little as you want of delicious food unsullied by corporate greed and glaring fluorescents. The Blue Mountains Food Co-op is the largest and most well stocked Food Co-op I've come across. I could lose hours examining all the different varieties of flour, exotic spices and dried fruit in their clean perspex tubs and jars. They have a great range of oils and condiments like mirin, tahini and Pukara Estate vinegars, plenty of locally grown, seasonal organic produce, a few hard-to-find bush foods and even fresh yeast in their fridge. Coming back to the snacks, I never visit Katoomba without buying some of their delicious dried fruit. It's none of that sugary, sulfur-y junk you get in weirdly greasy plastic bags in supermarkets. Nope, just beautiful fruit, dehydrated to lock all their glorious summer flavours and colours in. The dried apple slices and dried mango are my favourites, but I got my friend hooked onto their dried pineapple rings. The tamari almonds are super addictive too, and who can pass up freshly ground, natural peanut or almond butter - getting to operate the machines yourself is half the fun! And don't forget to bring your own clean jars and tupperware! Saves yourself a pretty 5c per paper bag and all that plastic waste.

'10 to 15 minute queue potential' said the handwritten sign. Electrical problems and cash only for…read morethe day. You've got to appreciate the care taken to warn us of the wait. Not that anyone who shops here'd mind. You spend longer waiting in a generic supermarket to buy over-processed, allegedly food-approximating substances anyway. I wish I lived closer to Katoomba and could do all my shopping here. Dragging your own containers up and down Katoomba street and then on the train make it a bit beyond even my patience. Yet I pop in when I go past for the odd fresh-as-anything locally grown vege, or the odd unusual ingredient hard to find elsewhere. The place is always buzzing with warmly clad, healthily fed people. The staff are lovely, and it's worth becoming a member if you shop here often, you get 10% off. Prices are fantastic to begin with, and the quality top notch organic-y, fair trade-y goodness. Sigh, I live too far away. Ha'Penny Lane is tucked behind the Post Office, and between Fresh and the Korean place if you're coming from Katoomba Street. Come armed with your own storage/packaging and be prepared to struggle out under a load of foodstuffs that'd make a doomsday prepper proud.

Northmead is not known for quality food stores, in fact you would think that this old suburb…read morepopulated by elderly people and young families was not the best place to open a gourmet food store. But Fine Wine Fine Food Northmead were brave enough to try and they have been very successful. It is family owned and run and most of their customers are on a first name basis. The front of the shop is all food: jars of preserves and conserves, sauces and oils along with a fridge that sells English pork pies, exquisite dips and lovely cheeses. The rear of the shop has been laid out as a bottle store and has a good range of Australian Wines. It's well worth a look if you're in the area, you might be surprised at what you will find.

This is an epic Italian deli in Five Dock. Super friendly staff and all the selection you could…read morewant. Especially great in the imported cheese arena. Hit this place up next time you need a cheese plate or classic Italian cooking idea bc they are very creative with their suggestions. Bella!

From the owner: Traditional Italian Delicatessen ,Best salumi smallgoods and cheeses from Italy and Europe…read more Platters for functions

Admittedly, I have never needed anything essential whenever I have stopped the car in the past to…read morehave a look inside the deli Delish. If I want essential, I do as normal folk do and go to Woolworths. If I want to eat healthy or try something different-er than normal or I'm just simply looking to see what else is out there, I might break my home route and stop here. It's not always - or even usually - a happy outcome (for any of us, I'm sure). The beautifully grilled pieces of chicken in the big white bowl never end up going home with me. Why? What do I need with a beautiful, kind-of-pricey piece of chicken? I usually come to the same conclusion with the potato salad in the big white bowls, the greens etc. Similarly, who eats on their own at home with beautifully laid out cutlery and a napkin on their lap? You guessed it - the food on offer is, in my opinion, only good enough for guests. But I'm not done. 12 days or any day before Christmas. That is when you should definitely come here. I bought plenty for Christmas. Cheese, crackers, chocolate cake, cookies, bread, beautiful, kind-of-pricey pieces of chicken. I lucked out. And you guessed it. I wasn't doing Christmas on my lonesome.

De'Lish has an abundant array of fresh, gourmet food for people who like to live on-the-go. The…read morelarge drinks fridge houses a range of pre-packaged gourmet food, as well as a large array of drinks. They have yummy soups, dips and sauces which are perfect for dinner parties. The variety is large, with Asian food also available. The chocolate and cheeses are beautifully displayed and are incredibly tempting. You won't want to leave without buying something which is guaranteed to be delectably delicious. The sorbet and gelato is also incredibly yummy! Many of the items are gluteen-free. Customers can also purchase pre-made hampers or design their own. They make the perfect gift for house warming parties or dinners.

Eureka! My search for the best coffee in Neutral Bay is over. And it ended so fortuitously. There I…read morewas, having ordered my vege burger from Fab Food, nipping around the corner to get a passable soy piccolo from Chaos, when I saw it- right next door! You know when you suddenly realise that the very thing you have been seeking was right in front of your eyes all along and somehow you were blind to it? Cucciolo is simply gorgeous. The charming kitchen area is as open-plan as it gets, and I am personally a BIG fan of being able to see what people are doing to your food. They specialise in artisan breads and amazing Italian cakes and pastries. And my (Bonsoy- soy drinkers will get it) piccolo was perfect. Just the right strength, not too milky, and my $1.50 home-made date biscotti went down a proper treat. Love!

The BEST thing to come to Neutral Bay ever! When I first walked past Cucciolo I thought I would…read moresee Johnny Depp as it reminded me of the little shop in the movie Chocolate. I've enjoyed the coffee and quiche and last weekend bought my first cake, the chocolate torte for a dinner party. Every one loved it and wanted to know where I had got it from. Topped with blueberries and hazelnuts. Do support Cucciolo - you will not be disappointed. Lyn, Cremorne

Good and down to earth people , did 4 years at this place and now it's changed where they at now…read more?? the old owners !!!

why are you including the weight of the egg box in the advertised weight on the package? the eggs…read moreI bought weighed only 25gr each, so 12 x 25 does not equal 600