This is a pretty damn bit Woolies, a chain known for big shops. It's nicely set out, there's…read moreplenty of space in the aisles - you won't be stuck if two people with trolleys are having a chat while you're trying to get down the other end. The staff are pretty nice. I hadn't really spent much time in the area, but after having a quick chat with the checkout chick while she was swiping all my groceries I had a pretty good list of decent places to go and eat in the area.

First, I have to say that if you're looking for a Woolies with a bottle shop, then don't go here…read more This Woolies is well set out, with all the usual supermarket goodies you'd expect in a Woolworths supermarket. It never seems that busy, which is great if you're in a rush. They have a good range of specialty products too, like proper mozzerella cheese. The fresh food section is nice and big, and all the produce looks fresh and vibrant. My only issue is no bottle shop! I don't drink that often, but it's so much easier to be able to duck into the bottle shop after I finish shopping for my groceries if I need to!

This is one of my regular supermarkets and has recently undergone a massive refurbishment, not only…read moreinside but outside and the car park as well. Another thing I noticed with the new changes is that they now have a man whose sole purpose is to hand you a basket on the way in (it is freakily starting to remind me of China where I saw someone whose sole job was to help trolleys off escalators). Anyway it is a nice feeling to be welcomed and handed a basket. The other change I like is in the fresh food section. The smallgoods and seafood areas have lovely coloured tiles behind them that, at least, make you feel like you are in a real market. The produce is beautifully displayed on ice to try and make you feel like it is fresh but they don't fool me. I only go here for such foods if I can't make it anywhere else. I personally don't like buying any fresh produce from supermarkets. Anyway it fulfils a need. The supermarket, in general, is well laid out and airy so at least you don't feel claustrophobic. It has a good selection of just about everything but in recent times I have become aware of home brands taking over all the shelves so it is hard to find the real brands. The other interesting thing about this supermarket is that in summer there are often lots of tourists from overseas doing their grocery shopping which is always entertaining.

I came here this week for a quick drop-in for one item, and I was surprised and mightily impressed…read morewith the tizzy up since I was last here. If I lived in the area I'd love to shop at this Coles, it's beautifully presented, well-laid out, and spacious. The only issue I could forsee is it may take you a few trips to find your way around as it's pretty big. The fruit and veg section is the best I've seen in a supermarket, the bakery section has a rustic ambience, although they don't bake their own finger buns here (for shame). In a nutshell - get your grocery shop on in style!

Maxwell's Organic Grocery was awesome. The food was awesome, I had their baked goods and no…read morecomplaints. Service was quick and friendly. Would recommend.

The friendly service combined with fresh, mostly local fruit, veg, and meat make this a delightful…read morecafe and grocery. While the food selection is small it is very fresh and cooked to order. The staff are friendly snd engaging, cleaning constantly so that there is no wait for the outdoor seating. If you are seeking a wholesome meal after morning spent at the nearby beach you should definitely pop in for a snack or sweet treat. You will not be disappointed. The middle size portion of cauliflower "fried rice" salad was perfect for a hungry girl (me)! My hubs was completely satisfied by the organic, grass fed hamburger and even raved about it the next day (!!), this from a man who is hard to please when it comes to burgers, if that tells you anything. If visiting Aldinga and wanting something fresh, delicious, and different than the usual fish and chips stop in and give it a go.

15/12/2011 Photos First to Review I carried a green…read morerecycling bag for two boxes of tissues. No really. I did. (My brother spent less than $10.) There isn't that much in Woolworths that we need, but it still makes us happy to pay a quick visit every once in a while after work. Everything you need in a grocery store is here. I just wish it was as big as the Wal-Mart I saw in Texas. Depending on what you need, you can spend anywhere from $10 to $120 as you exit the store. By the way, I scored a brand new computer desk lamp for only $19.95!! Where else can you buy such a thing for a low price? That's half the price of the lamps that rip you off at other places! I needed one desperately for my long hours of yelping in front of the computer because the old lamp that served me for 15+ years finally ran out of globe life. If you hunt properly, you can actually find some great grabs for less than $5! They're always doing low-price promotions here! I love it! I don't usually carry much cash, but that's okay! There are plenty of those swiping machines for you to use now, when you've collected all your items. Yay! God bless the staff in green for helping everyone out when they're stuck on the swiping machines, as we walk out. God bless this new invention for supermarkets! I wonder if any other non-grocery stores will take this concept on? So I walked out with new boxes of tissues for my hayfever in less than 5 minutes. In and out. If only I had more cash for groceries, I'd actually love this store because they are the number one most profitable supermarket business in Adelaide, and none of their competitors come close to the amount of profits "Woolies" make every year. And I must commend the staff in their green uniform, thank you for the friendly chat when I needed to decide which orange juice to buy, and the difference between the Aussie juices and the imported juices. However, this depends where you are exactly. If you're shopping on the upper level (there are only two levels), then you have a very slim chance of being helped in the aisles (no-one's there!), and that's not right because that's where customers need the most help = finding things! Nevertheless, I ALWAYS find myself drifting back and forth inside here everytime I'm in Rundle Mall. I confess, I'm a certified Woolworths regular.

The best supermarket in Australia! The store is clean, well organized and spacious. Employees are…read morevery nice. Go for BOGO deals. You can find some cosmetics and household goods as well.

I'll start with the bad so we can end this on a good note…read more This is my local supermarket so I shop here mostly for connivence. I do not recommend this store if you are elderly or in some way disabled because to get to the toilets it's quite a walk up lots of steps or the very steep ramp. They're currently working on making some closer to the store but I currently avoid this store where possible because at 7 months pregnant it's just too difficult. The main flaw however, is that after many bad experiences here I do not trust the produce to be fresh. I've bought fruit and vegetables here before that have been rotten inside and I've just realised that the pitta breads I bought there just yesterday whilst in a rush are covered in mould. I've contacted Coles on their Facebook page to complain about this and whilst they said with a receipt I could get a refund (I'd misplaced the receipt though) they weren't very apologetic. After working in retail myself for 3 years I expect the same standard of customer service as I myself provide to customers. Coles McLaren Vale didn't meet those standards. The good thing is that the store is very nice and modern looking and if in a rush they have self serve checkouts which make things run much quicker than waiting in a big line just to buy a few items. They always have plenty of checkouts open too. Overall not a good place to do your main shop but fine for picking up a few bits as long as it's not fresh produce and so long as you don't need to pee.

Market magic! I love…read moremarkets generally but in particular Farmer's markets. I love finding out what's in season, who's growing what where and trying all the local home baked produce. Willunga Farmers Market is a one of the oldest - setting a hard to beat bench mark for many that have followed since including Wayville, Victor Harbor and the Market Shed and the new markets popping up everywhere in the 'burbs. Willunga has a bohemian, hippyish flavour however also caters for the wider community of non vegan or food intolerant! Case in point - Lina's sumptuously sweet and sticky Greek sweets. 55 producers share their wares every Saturday morning - bread sells out immediately - I don't think I've every gotten there early enough to take my pick! Last Saturday we sampled and bought 4 different types of recently dried sultana grapes and muscatels; bought some kale seedlings to grow at home; honeycomb (mangowood and blue gum) for a cheese plate; vanilla bean enhanced candied honey; lavender fudge and brownies; freshly picked, unwaxed and unsprayed Pink Lady apples; a punnet of luscious strawberries from Mt Compass; huge heads of new season broccoli; locally produced "fresh and grassy" olive oil and basil pesto. We finished our morning's forage with a Warrakilla Portuguese tart and a freshly made "cap" from the coffee stall. Willunga Farmers Market is an institution in the Fleurieu and showcases the areas plenitude of local producers. For us townies a trip down south is the ideal excuse to buy the week's seasonal supplies and then indulge in a very special gourmet breakfast, brunch, lunch or picnic!!

Awesome farmers market. Become a member and get members only prices. 10% off of non-member prices…read more This is my local Saturday morning shop when I'm lucky enough to have a Saturday free. My first stop is always Flour Power bread. You need to get in quick if you want a pesto scroll, they fly off the shelf. I also really love their pasta dura. It's made with olive oil so it freezes really well and it makes the best buschetta! This market it pooch friendly so come om down with Fido or Scooby checkout what is in season, have a coffee and sample the local goodies. you won't be diddapointed.

Unlike the continuing trend of the big two to create a sterile and uninspiring grocery shop some of…read morethe Foodlands in SA are taking a different tack and are giving you a gourmet experience whilst you collect the weeks supplies. This Foodland is one of three that are embracing organic produce, wider range of locally sourced produce and less demanding impulse buys. I will generally source most of my shopping from farmers markets and local butchers but for my main shop for everything I will come here to get all those other daily needs. I can't tell you how happy it makes me to support a local business but I do have a tendency to pat myself on the back regularly :)

Food shopping is not high up on everyone's list of fun things to do (it's on mine, but them I'm a…read morelittle bit quirky). So, to hear so many people rave about Foodland means they must be doing something right. Friends that live in Norwood think they have the best Foodland. Same with those living in Mitcham. I'm a huge fan of my local at Frewville and this is my review, so I can say wholeheartedly, I think Frewville tops them all! I've been shopping here for six years and drop in two to three times a week. It had a major renovation in 2011 which has turned it from a daggy site with a great selection of produce, to a sensational, modern site with an array of quality products and a strong focus on local producers. Foodland are big supporters of South Australian products and offer a great range. The foodies I know will often shop here if they can't make it to Grote Street (or can't face the parking hassles) and I know why. I've picked up stuff here that I've never seen in a Woollies or Coles, such as Persian fairy floss or yiros meat in the freezer section. There's even an entire corner at the entrance of the store dedicated to fine foods. The small goods and cheeses available rival the Central Markets (big call, I know, but I stand by it) and there is a dedicated organic fruit and vege stand at the entrance. The staff always have a great attitude and are of all ages and give the impression they genuinely enjoy their job. With the renovation they've introduced a mini cafe at the entrance that offers espresso coffee, lunch items (rolls, wraps etc) and biscuits and cakes. There are a few tables near the checkouts and despite their odd position, there is almost always someone sitting at one of them sipping a coffee or having a bite to eat as I leave. On the odd occasion when a special is too good to forgo, I'll slip over to the nearby Woollies at Arkaba, but generally, you'll find me here, supporting a local company who supports local small business.

Oh my gosh this place is huge and had everything I needed to make a curry from scratch…read more I was expecting a small local foodland but it's bigger than some of the ones in Adelaide. They have toiletries too (if you need a change of toothbrush or a new shower gel whilst up in the Barossa).

The 2nd most local to me IGA (I do have one closer I use much more often). This one is okay but I…read morefind the other one I use seems to have more and better specials. Maybe it is just I know the other one better and they have their specials displayed more obviously. I don't know????? This one still has everything you could need I just personally prefer the one on Elizabeth Road. However that being said, it does not mean at all that I don't shop here. You see there's the Southern Palace Chinese Shop in the same group of shops. So go order your chinese for dinner and grab a drink and some nibbles from the IGA, maybe milk for the morning or some dessert for after the yummy Chinese. So it's still a really useful shop.........but did I mention I prefer the other one better???

IGA stores seem to be cropping up in a range of places around the state. They have some good…read morespecials from time to time, however can be quite a bit smaller than some of the other big name supermarkets around the state. The staff are friendly and you can rain check if the stock of a certain item is not available for some reason or another.

My favourite supermarket in the hills for range, price, friendliness and convenience…read more I wasn't a fan of the store layout at first, but it's grown on me. The checkout area, with it's huge glass windows and high ceilings feels like you're in an airport. And just like at the airport, I always feel as if I'm forgetting something. I like seeing the wide range of local, South Australian and Australian products. Some might think three different sections dedicated to cheese throughout the store is too many, but is there really such a thing as too much cheese? Probably. But only if you eat it all at once.

Foodland Supermarkets are something for South Australian's to be proud about. Really, I think it…read moretakes a strong business model and a very proud and loyal following to stand up to other corporate giant's in the supermarket business in Australia. As for the Romeo group who owns the Foodland in Stirling, you need to go there to see why their business is thriving. Generally, you will find a lot of produce from around the world. They are very particular in offering quality products amongst bigger brand names. In particular, the Romeo group Foodlands have amazing cheese, bakery and vegetable sections. Everything is fresh and a lot of it is locally sourced. Apart from the cheese of course; they have a huge variety of some of the best cheeses from around the world. Be sure to speak to the staff about the cheese, they are very knowledgeable for a supermarket. As for the layout of this store, it is easy to navigate. It is new, clean and well stocked in a logical order. There is nothing worse when you spend a while having to walk up and down isles to find simple things like shredded coconut. I am one of those loyal customers of Foodland. I refuse to go to the larger supermarkets unless it is an emergency. Be sure to support a business that supports it's community by selling local produce.