Ah, Goliath. These…read moreguys own everything now. Supermarkets, bottle shops, petrol stations, and quite possibly orphanages. I don't know why, but it seems like the kind of Machiavellian thing an oligopolist would do. I still shop here of course. I mean you have to for some things. My fruit & veg I get from a n awesome Chinese grocer, or the local fruit shop. But if I need washing powder? Or a toothbrush? Or Tim Tams at 50% off? Yep. The big W. Well not THE Big W, that's different, but you know what I mean. Plus its 2mins away from my house and my mum shops here.

Relatively large range, but prices are fairly high for woolies... It's usually quite busy so aim…read morefor a late shop and you'll miss the crowds. I've noticed for some reason other shoppers here are usually pretty rude and rush from one area to another, right through you if you happen to be in their path as they sprint with their eyes closed. Staff are always helpful and very friendly, just a shame that those prices. I can't see why they expect you to pay more at one Woolworths compared to another Woolworths.

Another Coles establishment!…read more No surprise it's opposite Woolies! Huh these two brands and their competitiveness. This Coles has free underground parking for 2 hours! Big store and because it's new it's relatively quiet! Which is the just the best thing ever... Anyway to avoid the crowds and I'm there! Staff are helpful.

Compromising almost 27 percent of the Australian grocery market, Coles Supermarket has 252 stores…read morein the New South Wales area, where 2/3 of the population resides in the greater Sydney area. This instance is located in the Broadway Sydney shopping mall, and provides all the necessary produce and food items. It's always fun to wander around and look at items that might not exist in the states, but also admit that there are international items that you would not find in a standard US grocery store, but here would exist because of the large Far East Asian population. Some examples were Buldak hot chicken flavor ramen, salmanco frozen desserts. Also found frozen pelmeni (Russian dumplings), Went to the pet supply area, and saw a variety of dog treats, including one probably found only in Australia: Kangaroo tail disks. Supposedly, they are sourced from wild kangaroos that are culled to maintain their population.

This is definitely one of the better Coles around Sydney. Fruits and vegetables are definitely more…read morefresh than some other Coles. This store is also being featured on Channel 7's My Kitchen Rules a few times. I usually shop at this Coles during late hours since it closes at midnight. The disadvantage of shopping late is that many staffs are replenishing shelves. Which means it could be a bit difficult to get around. And some items might be sold out. Shop assistants are generally very helpful.

The best part about this Coles is the convenience, for Parramattians. Ever since this opened no…read moremore navigating the chaos carpark of Westfield Parramatta and their lack of late night hours. They have easy access underground parking with 3hr free parking cause like, whose shopping at Coles longer than that really. They have a surprisingly large and variant range of products, including their own in-house fresh bakery and deli. They cater to halal and kosher if you're down with that also. Considering the space they have to work with, they have an extensive coverage of meat, dairy and frozen foods. I can literally find all my groceries and then some here. The self checkouts are the greatest invention ever as I seem to buy alot of "carrots"..

Located on the corner of Victoria and Church St, Parramatta. At this destination you will find…read moreEntrada where you have residential and retail. This Coles supermarket is located on the ground floor and has only been open a couple of years and it still feels brand new. (oh so shiny) It opens everyday from 6am to midnight and is massive! Parking can sometimes be a tight squeeze as its underground so if you have a big vehicle- be warned. Great option of you don't want to go to Westfields.

Ah, Supabarn! At last a reasonable independent contender against the types that are Coles and…read moreWoolies. This store feels new and fresh (unlike some of those IGAs, Friendly's and Franklins - you know who you are...). It is fairly big and has a good range of stock, including some good organic/fairtrade products. I've found that my basket is about the same price as what I have previously spent at Leichhardt/Broadway Coles - some things are cheaper, others slightly more expensive. However! If you hold a Seniors card, they offer 5% off every Wednesday ***If you're not a Senior, I recommend avoiding Wednesday**** PLUS they offer 10% off your groceries (over $100) on the first Thursday of the month. Still can't quite get everything I want from here, but almost :) AND you don't have to listen to that awful new "prices are down" jingle that Coles uses to lure you into thinking that shopping with them is cheap!

Are you sick of screaming kids, crowded aisles, and long queues at the supermarket? If you don't…read moremind paying a little more, come here instead! It's supermarket heaven! Imagine slowly browsing wide aisles, while (mostly 90's) music is playing at a comfortable volume. Sometimes I find myself bopping up and down the aisles :) There are very few kids in here, and the ones you see are very well behaved! I have not seen a single tantrum in this supermarket! The range is very extensive - I think as good as a Coles or Woolworths. But even though they have some great specials, you will pay more overall. Fruit and veg seem to be the main offenders on price, except for the specials. If you can, go on the first Thursday of the month for the 10% off special. It's well worth it!

Service is Amazing Great Staff and also the food selection for groceries is Amazing toread more

Yay to the new and much bigger Woolworths!…read more Love the space, the fresh food on the ground level with each area clearly labelled in big letters, and the Thomas Dux area stocked with premium goodies. Not so sure about the main part of the supermarket being on the basement level though. Yes, you don't normally have windows in a supermarket but it feels a little claustrophobic knowing you're shopping in the basement. Car parking is only 3 levels. With the car parking traumas in the demolished parking lot complex (which was double the size of the new one), you would have thought they would make this replacement parking lot bigger than the last one!

IGA is like the younger, more modest version of Woolworths and Coles…read more Their stock has less variety than the other two supermarket giants, understandably, BUT (and it's a big 'but').. their prices are way lower, their produce is fresher (Woolworths 'the fresh food people', my arse) and, arguably most importantly, their staff are much, much friendlier. I'm not sure why Woolworths and Coles staff constantly act as though we're doing them a favour by shopping there.. but they do. IGA staff don't. IGA staff give you a bright smile, ask how your day was (as in, REALLY ask, and wait for an answer, rather than just rattled off some pre-determined sentence as instructed to by their superiors) and generally act like they give a hoot.

This is now the 'older' Coles in Bondi Junction. The newer and larger Coles is on the lower ground…read morefloor of Bondi Westfield. Like any Coles it has the same stock. I use this one if I am in a hurry , as it is possible to just park outside on the street and run in to buy a few groceries. The store layout is easy to negotiate around and it tends to not be as busy as the newer Coles. I like that! It's a pity that Waverley Council decided to start charging to park in the Eastgate Parking centre last year. The first two hours now cost $1 per hour.

Coles Eastgate is my preferred grocery store in Bondi Junction. They have another Coles in the…read moreWestfield but I find this one to be easier to navigate around and less crowded. The layout is really good making your way from bakery through to fruit and vegetables the meats and finally wind your way around each other aisle. Staff are plentiful and friendlier then most other Coles and they usually have a greeter on the door if you want to know where something is, they shout aisle 3 or 4. Big sized store so if you want it then there's a good chance they will have it. Stock is replenished well here. The express checkouts are well managed and they have a lot of machines so the payment process isn't too painful thankfully. The store is easily accessed from the street and parking is easy to get in the Eastgate.