From the first glance around the shelves it's clear that Brunswick IGA is as independent a…read moresupermarket as they come. The tell-tale signs are all there; the comparatively cramped space the store inhabits, the slightly nonsensical layout of the isles and displays (with some exceptions; putting a huge tampon display next to the chocolate isle may not be as illogical as it first appears), the surplus of markdown stickers overtaking the shelves. The latter feature is one of Brunswick IGA's greatest assets, which boasts more specials each week than your pocket calculator could ever dare to comprehend in a quick trip to the shops. Indeed, the prices on the whole tend toward the lower end of the scale when compared to most other independent grocery stores, with a few items managing to compete with the giants of the industry. That said, there are cheaper places in the neighbourhood to purchase fruit and vegetables, but the quality is generally decent enough. The bottle shop is small but moderately priced, albeit located on the opposite side of the store to the car park. License restrictions also require that all alcohol be purchased from the counter on that side of the store, which can be slow during peak times. If you hit the store at the wrong time, the checkouts might be clogged with elderly folk insistent on paying in loose change. Still, the staff are mostly fairly efficient, despite the odd sour demeanour (though this phenomenon is hardly unique to this store). The store also boasts a fairly decent range of obscure and specialty food items catering to the multicultural nature of the area, from Greek through to Lebanese goods. My personal victory find was Harissa paste. One of the main downsides to is the early closing time of 9pm, which is occasionally ushered in a little earlier. On the other hand, it tends to open on most public holidays. On the whole, a Brunswick IGA is a convenient and reliable grocery store (though it couldn't hurt to double check expiry dates).

Not too shabby a supermarket. You have to be careful about the sale items, because I noticed a lot…read moreof expired or near-expired items in the dairy section, but otherwise it's got a good selection and decent enough prices. I wouldn't buy everything here since there's so many good markets nearby, but it's great for the basics.

I regularly shop here for my fruit and vegetables. It is very Italian with a selection of pasta and…read moretomato sauce. Nothing fancy just an old fashioned fruit and vegetable shop.

I love the Fruit Pedallers. It is a little bit like a little rabbit warren with lots of nooks and…read morecrannies to find yummy tidbits of organic produce. It can be hard to find exactly what you need if you are after something specific, as the shop is not laid out in a methodical manner, but for me this makes the shopping experience all the more enjoyable. Sometimes I think the staff at the Fruit Pedallers must think I'm a little fruity myself, when I spend hours browsing the shop only to come up to the counter with a bottle of milk and a cucumber, for example. Up until recently their fresh fruit and veg have been very very expensive. But with a recent change to their buying strategy, they have dropped prices significantly. Yay! Now we can all eat more organic food. Who knows I may even come up to the counter with a cucumber and a head of brocolli. They also have naturopaths on staff - where you can get some free advice (as long as you buy their awful tasting herbal mixtures of course) on your lingering cold etc.

The Fruit Pedallers is a ditty little health food shop on Westgarth's High Street selling all…read moremanner of organic whole foods alongside natural therapies such as naturopathy, homeopathy, massage, reflexology, aromatherapy, kinesiology, art therapy, acupuncture and more besides. In foodie slash health conscious Melbourne, where organic food stores are ostensibly a dime a dozen, The Fruit Pedallers is notable for its friendliness and excellent range of herbs and vitamins alongside fresh organic fruit and vegetables and a ruddy good selection of organic and fair trade chocolate. Its staff are helpful and extremely knowledgeable and although The Fruit Pedallers can be a little dearer than its competitors, this little Westgarth health food haunt is a local favourite, and with good reason. The Fruit Pedallers is a particularly good health food store to visit if you're in the market for vitamins or supplements and don't quite know what you're looking for. Excellent all round.

I'm not sure why it's taken me so long to realise how valuable Prahran Market is! It's a true…read moretreasure, comparable with South Melbourne Market and dare I say Queen Victoria in terms of fresh produce and gourmet foods available! There is a wide selection of fruit & vegetable shops offering locally grown organic, Market Lane Coffee, various cafes & eateries, bakeries, butchers, fish mongers, delis, international stores, luxury homewares and health stores, as well as various stalls offering miscellaneous other products and services. Even on a Saturday morning I have always been able to find parking (free or paid) with minimal effort. Everyone that works within the Market are extremely friendly and always willing to help out. There is a suspiciously low amount of bathrooms and bins throughout the complex. I appreciate these services require maintenance and lowering the amount reduces costs. It I found myself forever wondering around with rubbish and in the end I went home desperately needing the bathroom! Not cool Prahran Market.

A great market with a good balance of stalls and services…read more From great coffee at Market Lane and Jaspers to the perfect restaurant quality gourmet spud (Michael Mow) or mushrooms (Damian Pike), Prahran has almost anything you would wish for. A criticism of Prahran Market that I commonly hear is that it is too expensive ... and this is probably a valid point to make ... yet you are getting the best quality fruit, vegetables and meat available. By the way Aldi is next door for the basics :) My tip for shoppers is that exploration can lead to surprising finds ... from the potato stall that sells fresh wasabi roots to the asian grocer that sells Italian vongole clams ... you will be rewarded for digging around.

CONVENIENCE +++. This place is so convenient, open til 10 most nights............a little of the…read moreexpensive side. great staff!!! You can get nearly anything here.............they have a great liquor store too.

This convenience store deserves note for the range of international products. There are lots of…read morelittle gems, particularly from the UK, to be found. Staff are always friendly and there's a well-stocked liquor section as well, where more or less anything can be found. Open until 10pm every night. Prices are a little extra, as you'd expect from this kind of place.

This gourmet supermarket is a serious foodie heaven. It starts as you walk in, or run in if your…read morethat excited, I won't judge....or will I? Straight away your hit with the smell of freshly squeezed orange juice and to your left a cooler with dips and yoghurt's, freshly made sushi, pasta and pizza to entice you. Next up your in the fruit and veg section where you will find everything that is in season and moving on to the meat section where everything is represented, rabbit? Yes. Duck? Sure. And then your headed past the bread (Philippa's bread for me please) and your almost at the deli. The deli is where the magic happens. A cheese section that would sate a field of mice and most cheese gourmets. The freshly cut meats, salads, quiches and antipasto would be a welcomed addition to your Spring racing picnic. The range here is fabulous, and the staff helpful. The deli is all kinds of right. Then there's the cake and pastry cabinet at the back of the store next to the milk and the baked goods, fresh bread, rolls, danish and muffins. The health food aisle down the center of the store divides the fresh section to the grocery section, where usual supermarket brands are dispersed with gourmet variations. Head towards the checkouts and you will find chocolates, magazines and flowers rounding out your trip. There is usually not enough checkouts open, but its worth the wait for foodie inspiration. The Liquor store is as varied and well stocked as the supermarket. More expensive then your average chain supermarket but you pay for what you get, and what you find at Leo's is a great range of high quality produce. If your a foodie, looking for something special or just want to grocery shop to the sound of popular jazz or world music then Leo's Fine food & wine is for you.

Overpriced and the food was terrible to the point of unedible. Have enjoyed Woolworths brand pasta…read moremore.

Local. Sweet. Fresh. Fruit. Vegetables. Cheap…read more Need I go on? The Ripponlea Fruit Shop makes Glen Eira Road complete where it spreads out onto the path almost like a market enticing you with the fresh and colourful produce. The herbs tingle your senses as you walk past and the smiles from the staff mean you have to look inside. It's cheaper than your average supermarket so if you're in the area there's no reason not to get better food for less money!

It's bad enough being ripped off by national supermarkets but I never thought I'd be ripped off by…read morea local shop that I've been loyal to for years and years. They have recently changed their loyalty rewards scheme, I had so many points as I hadn't used them for years and years, even since the old shop. The value was big $ for me and my shopping. With no opportunity to spend them as no notice was given prior to the change to the new loyalty program, I am now told I am entitled to just $5 !!!!! I have raised my concerns with the owner and been ignored, I am also aware that the staff have too. I am now in touch with the ACCC to see if they can assist, but I will never shop there again as I will not be mugged off by greedy business owners.

Wow. How good is this place?!…read more On a random Sunday afternoon stroll in our neighbourhood, we stumbled in to Organic Wholefoods on a whim. While it is on Lygon Street, it is set back from the main road and all-but-hidden behind two tiny doors. However, once you walk inside, it's like you're in downtown Los Angeles and are just picking up lunch ingredients after your canyon hike. IT'S TRENDY. There's fresh fruit and veggies, fermented goods as far as the eye can see, and practically a whole aisle dedicated to grains. Yikes. Beyond that, they also stock organic pet food, organic soaps, shampoo, even organic hair dye! And, if you're wanting to make sure that even your boozy Saturday night is health-conscious, they have organic booze available too. Everything here is of absolute top-notch quality and definitely worth a drive if you live in a neighbouring suburb. Just be sure to wear your Lululemon and clutch a freshly squeezed green juice upon entry.