Queen Street Delicatessen is one of those lovely places you drop by every now and then, to only…read morewonder why you haven't been in so long. Just a casual saunter past the front window stacked with cakes is enough to put a smile on my face - but if you're feeling hungry or in need of a sugar hit, it can be downright dangerous. This gourmet deli stocks the usual antipasto, specialty cheeses and smallgoods, plus olive oil, vinegar, marinades and a range of fresh fruit. I know some people who come here for specific products, so if you've been searching for a certain deli delight and haven't had luck finding it elsewhere, it's worth giving the Queen Street Deli a call. Sought-after products such as Maggie Beer's quince paste, Pukara Estate vinegar, Lomondo olive oil, The Stock Merchant's cooking stock (possible the prettiest packaging you'll ever see for stock!) and Ben & Jerry's ice-cream are all here. Even if you've got too much month left at the end of your money, come in for a browse and start planning the shopping list.

I frequent the Queen Street Deli for their baguettes. A variety of different fillings where each…read moreingredient is of the highest quality and to die for. Real food made with love!

Deli Cucina stocks the finest foods from France, Italy, Spain and Australia. From extra virgin…read moreolive oil to parma ham, Deli Cucina has a fabulous selection of products and a fantastic wealth of knowledge and expertise that they are happy to pass on. I was initially attracted to the smell of sizzling sausages that were being cooked as samples to passers-by. The sausages were fantastic - very meaty and perfectly seasoned. I couldn't resist a quick look at the cellophane wrapped packages of excellent quality pasta and rice in a range of spelt, polenta and gluten free pastas as well as the normal shapes and sizes. They also stocked a wide variety of Tracklements condiments - delicious hand made products from Wiltshire in the UK, such as organic mint jelly, onion marmalade and horseradish cream - only the finest quality ingredients are used, most of which are grown on the farm in which they're based. In addition, this would be a great place to pick up Toby's Estate Coffee beans, cruskits, crackers, biscuits, dried porcini, anchovy fillets, vinegars, pastes, vinaigrettes and oils. It is also very much worth noting that Deli Cucina stock an impressive range of Maxims de Paris chocolate hampers. These would make a fabulous Christmas or birthday present - groaning with tuiles, truffles, pralines and a number of other chocolaty delicacies. Deli Cucina makes a brilliant lunchbox destination - freshly made salads, pastas and cheeses are just waiting to be piled in to takeaway boxes. Delicious, healthy and high quality, this is a gem of a deli that the Easter suburbs are lucky to have.

I'm pretty sure that when I lived in Sydney at least 50% of the reason I could occasionally…read morepersuade my dad and step mum to visit me was because it meant they'd also be able to go and stock up at Simon Johnson. Most people of the vaguely foodie persuasion will be familiar with the name Simon Johnson as their produce is now stocked in many high-end deli sort of stores all over Australia. A visit here is essentially a visit to the mothership. In this store you will find a single room - like a humidor - filled with cheeses... chocolate you can't buy from anywhere else in the country and other sumptuous delights like persian fairy floss. If you want to really, really impress a guest or truly delight a host(ess), this is the only place you need to go.

Quality food is easy to find. But high quality food from all over the world is hard to come by…read more Until Simon Johnson that is. Simon Johnson (the store and the person) is really able to furnish you with provisions that are of the highest quality and are simply mouth-watering. The Simon Johnson store in Woollahra is one of the best places to visit to get a taste of this food heaven. Valrhona chocolate (the only place where you can get it), English biscuits, Wasabi coated peanuts, an entire room fromagerie and many more can be seen inside this store. And while you enjoy browsing through the delicious offerings, you can even get complimentary coffee! This really is a must-visit place!

This little Greek deli is a foodie's delight!…read more Pop through the narrow doorway and be greeted by refrigerated cabinets loaded with huge rounds, chunks and wedges of cheese from all over the world. Fill your crackers with taleggio, Greek kefalotyri, buffalo, one-year-old grana padano, goat's cheese, New Zealand tasty, gruyére, Dutch gouda, Tasmanian Heritage Blue Opal and Castello. I've stocked up for ladies' wine and cheese nights here - and no matter how many rounds I buy, it pretty much always disappears before I can even refill their glasses. The chilli buffalo cheese in particular is fantastic! Keep moving beyond the cheese cabinet and you'll find containers full of different types of olives and meat products like salami. Towards the back of the shop, there are shelves full of deli goods, such as beans and seeds. Take a culinary travel trip and fill up the shopping basket with all kinds of goodies. This family-owned deli has been around for decades and is an institution in these parts. The traditional background music alone will get you in the mood for Greek feasting!

It doesn't look like much from the front, but Lamia really does live up to its name of "Super…read moreDeli". Walk on through the dark and tiny doorway and a very long store packed from floor to ceiling emerges. There's endless cheese, including huge slabs of haloumi ready to slice and throw on your next BBQ (I drizzle mine with olive oil, lime juice and chilli) and a number of different fetas along with cheese form other parts of the world. The olive section is out of this world and also features crazy pickled items. It's a DIY affair so grab a tub and fill it up with whatever you like. There's tins of beans, breads, frozen filo pastry and a hundred other items. You can get just about anything here to create a big Mediterranean feast, and it won't cost you an arm and a leg! The older Greek couple who own this store have been here forever... well, for at least the last 10 or so years that I've been visiting. They're kind and helpful and always willing to offer advice on items or, if you're lucky as I was recently, give you a chunk of halva to nibble on!

Deli Fresco at Bondi Junction is a delicatessen that has a generous, salivating selection of cold…read moremeats, cheeses and antipasto. They've won numerous awards for their top quality gourmet food products and are friendly and helpful too. I was lucky enough to try one of their creamy, ricotta cannoli the other day that was on sale just outside their store at east gate shopping centre. They have a good selection of cheeses, including hard and soft cheeses, bries, raclette and daily specials too, the blue cheese on special the day I visited was $4. Their selection of olives also look fresh and more varied than your normal deli, Im looking forward at trying their anchovy filled olives on my next visit.

This deli is the real deal - fresh, interesting product and helpful staff. Highly recommended.read more

This is a good reliable cafe where you can get pre-made sandwiches, wraps, salads or rolls - or you…read morecan get a "while you wait" option made up for you. The ingredients are all fresh and servings are a decent size. The service is efficient, with no time wasted. Barista's coffee is good here too. He gets to know what his regular customers like. It's located in the food hall right at the top of the escalators above Wynyard Station in the 60 Margaret Street lobby area.

A part of my morning ritual. This gangbusters little deli/salad/sandwich bar is located underneath…read morethe trains at Circular Quay facing Custom House. The staff are particularly lovely (which is impressive as they are there from 5am) and have got sandwich making down to an art. But it's not all sandwiches - they also do pastas, soups, drinks, and a whole lot of healthy delights. And it's cheap.

It's all or nothing when it comes to food at Cicular Quay. You can either fork out for a…read moremagnificent meal at one of the many fine-dining spots along the waterfront, or go to a greasy spoon or Maccas. The only in-between is City Extra- which is just adequate- or secret gem Quay Deli. Here you can treat yourself to a delicious toasted sandwich or hearty lentil and veg soup for around $5, AMAZING vege burger for $7 or choose from one of their healthy salads or freshly made sandwiches or baguettes. This is good food for anywhere, let alone at Circular Quay where prices are automatically tripled as establishments assume tourists don't know they're being ripped off. A small family-owned Deli with charming staff and great food.

The BEST COFFEE I've had in years in the little coffee bar part of PADDINGTON FRESH FOOD..The fruit…read morequality looks to be very good as well. Little berry tart was also delicious Worth a revisit

Gone are the days when you could buy a tasty meat pie from any bakery for $1.00 with the perfect…read moredark gravy and flakey pastry. These days eating a pie is like playing Russian Roulette and so often eating a plain meat pie is like an endurance challenge, trying to navigate between the meat and the gristle while trying to keep the pie from completely falling apart and burning your hand, if it is actually served beyond look warm that is. It seems the only safe way to go is to buy gourmet pies from specialty pie shops, which are often overpriced and sometimes not that great, just not that bad. Well If you are looking for more than "not that bad" try the pies at Paddington.Fresh Foods Their pies are reasonably priced and amazing. To be honest, I cannot offer judgement on all their pies as I only ever eat the lamb and rosemary pie, it is just so delicious, I can't resist it whenever I go there. The meat is high quality, no gristle to be found and it is the perfect pie. Also they make amazing Belgian chocolate brownies, so you can get lunch and dessert for less than $10.

Crown Street Grocer has an expansive shop on the corner of Crown and Fauveux streets in Surry…read moreHills. This gourmet grocer must find considerable competition in Maloney's Grocer just down the road, as they both stock a wide range of quality goods such as pastas and pasta sauces, tapenades, gluten free products, olive oils, vinegars and fresh produce. Whilst Maloney's may trump on their pre-prepared salads, Crown St Grocer has a great deli and its good selection of meats and an even better selection of cheeses are a step above those of Maloney's Grocer. Crown St Grocer has a selective choice of fine chocolates and desserts, including tiramisu and deliciously smooth chocolate mouse and whilst I'm yet to try their coffee (beans by Campos), their selection of fresh sweets (Portuguese tarts and delicious chocolate truffles) always manage to snag me just as I think I'm leaving the shop. The best thing about Crown Street Grocer for me? They know how to stack a rack. Their fresh fruit and veg are always displayed immaculately, making your humble home bowl of fruit seem like a discarded pile of produce, no matter how much care you too may have taken in its appearance.

For a grocer to be open 6am - 8pm in Surry hills, it's a great start. This family run friendly…read moreitalian grocer is a true realisation that good customer service still has a place in this uber-cool super busy, online purchasing world. You'll walk in to see a range of fresh fruit and veggies, and a barrister serving beautiful Campos coffee, to the left are 3 tightly packed isles of imported deli style food, including award winning olives, oils, dried fruit, vinegar's, the list goes on. For the sweet tooth, they serve fresh gelato's and ice creams - all home made, and fantastic. For the busier customer, take to work some great home-made sandwiches, salads, or dried meats. Although the prices can be a little steep in comparison to a supermarket, it's worth it for the imported and hard to find fresh cheeses, meats, and great service you get - ask for a taste test, and you'll know why.