Great foodland in north Adelaide village has a large verity at a reasonable price surprising for…read morethe location I love it here staff are super friendly, except for two lady's. One of them is a checkout lady that only says hello to females hmmmmmm unless if your an elderly male & the other is in the deli department who just ignored me all together. Oh well the others are super nice and polite though

Not your typical grocery store…read more.. I'll cut to the chase: probably the best supermarket in town for bargains. Weird, I know, since it caters for an upscale market. Best I can figure, rich people don't buying discounted meat/produce. Cool beans. Which leaves more old meat for the rest of us! If you're into that sort of thing. I once discovered a half strawberry (clean cut) in a reduced punnet, where presumably the bruised part had been cut off. Easy peasy parking. Standing at the entrance to the North Adelaide Village, if you haven't been in you'll probably think to yourself: "there's a supermarket in there?" Enter the "stucco cave." Ohhh "the switch..." If you're paying by card, the EFTPOS screen displays "checking" and "savings" on the opposite side of their respective buttons... It's like rubbing your tummy and patting your head, you actually need to stop and think about it. Top pick: Dansish fetta, $8.99/kg from the deli Beans... Cool... Beans, Cool... Cool Beans.

Helpful staff. Excellent product range. Good trading hours…read more Easy parking. Good quality fresh meat and fish.

Like any asian grocery there is a variety of smells that come to your senses, whether they be good,…read moreor bad. There is a huge variety of Asian ingredients, frozen and packaged meals, crockery, beverages, and cooking utensils. It is worth making the 5 minute trip out of the city, as this place is huge, and very rarely gets crowded inside. If you are after food ready to eat, they also serve steamed dumplings at the register on the way out.

One of my main call cards for Norwood is to get my shopping done at yet another amazing Foodland…read more Now, this particular Foodland is one of the biggest of the Romeo Group. Set in the heart of Norwood shopping district and with a huge fan base, this groceries store has everything to offer. You are greeted at the entry by the large Deli section, fully stocked with the most amazing cheeses, meats, salads, roast chickens and seafood. All the produce is fresh and ready to be packaged up for you to take home. The staffs in the deli section are always busy! You will need to reach for a number as I almost guarantee you will need to wait your turn. They are happy for you to try different sliced meats and olives, so do not hesitate to ask to assist with your decision. As for the fruit and veg, it is generally well priced and fresh. You will find a good organic produce section here with a larger than normal. The fruit and veg are always arranged quite neatly and during the busy periods you will find staff constantly re-stocking. Like most Romeo Foodlands, you will find a very diverse range of products from around the world and a lot of locally sourced goods. They are very South Australian proud and I have found the most amazing local products here. One thing to mention about this store is the amazing bakery section. The bread, rolls, pastries and cakes are all of very high quality and are baked daily. You will find all different types of sourdoughs, rye, baguettes, pizzas, loafs, etc... I absolutely love the rye rolls here! Goes down well with cream cheese from the deli, avocado and Hahndorf Harris Smoked Salmon from the fridge section. Thanks Romeos for supporting South Australia!

Please keep your loose food clean. I don't enjoy eating squashed spiders in the rice crackers.at…read moreall.

When I moved to my new 'hood earlier this year, more than one person told me "Oh, you'll be able to…read moreshop at Fairview Green, they have a really good Foodland there". It's true, it is one of the high-end Romeo's Foodlands and boasts an impressive deli section, a huge selection of antipastos, cheeses and luxe platter ingredients, smoked salmon and nibbly things. They stock speciality ranges of nice foodie gifty things like Maggie Beer products and a large range of T2 teas. I was also impressed with the large self-serve selection of lollies and chocolates. Apparently there are nuts, dried fruits and bulk grainy things too somewhere amongst the choc-covered honeycomb and lolly snakes. You don't get pick and mix in my old 'hood, where "self-serve" largely equates to "dacking a block of Cadbury's and sauntering out swigging from a can of Mother you also haven't paid for". Interestingly, and conveniently, they also have an in-house café which does a variety of breakfast and café selections with regular changing specials and a tempting display case of sweet treats. Add this to the big bakery section right alongside and you have danger, Will Robinson, danger! You can also pick up a takeaway coffee from here (should you not be mystifyingly off coffee at the moment) and place it in the specially-designed coffee holder on your trolley as you complete your shop. It's busy on a weekend when full of customers who can best be described as ditherers. It doesn't matter what random item you're after; a potato peeler, a can of three-bean mix or a carton of Zymil skimmed milk, somebody will be standing in front of it making a big life decision. If you can come during the week, you'll have an easier time of it and the lines won't be as long. I don't often do a full shop here as I find the baby selection isn't as large or competitively-priced as the bigger chains but it is an excellent spot for top-up shops and a weekend brunch.

Caruso's Fresh Foods on Jetty Road at Glenelg is much more than just a greengrocer. While they…read morestock ample supplies of all the best quality fruit and vegetables sourced daily from the Adelaide Produce Markets, they also carry a range of other foods making them a one stop shop - more like a mini market than just a fruit and veg shop. As well as your fresh produce you can also pick up cold meats and smallgoods, fresh dips and pates, a myriad of Olive varieties, quiches and ready made salads. I personally love their Arrancini which are like risotto balls in a 'to die for' Bolognese sause. Oils ain't oils anymore with what they have on offer at Caruso's in the oil department. You can get your hands on brands and varieties including Pendleton Estate, Lucia's Fine Foods, Maroudas olive oils, Brookfarm Macadamia oil, Jamie Oliver's Avocado Oil, Rice Bran Oil and Azalea Grapeseed oil. There's also a range of coffees, teas and (my personal favourite) chocolates in the store. Caruso's is located about half way down Jetty Road and are directly opposite the end of Waterloo Street.

Being a healthy eater, I love my fruit and vegetables and Caruso's is one of the few places outside…read moreof the Central Markets that I buy my weekly supply. It isn't the cheapest place to shop but the quality and selection is second to none. It is also very convenient as it has one of the best continental deli sections in the area. This section is headed up by Julie who remembers the names of the regulars and enjoys a chat with them as she slices the meats. They have a wide selection of hams and their short cut bacon is a hit in my family. I love the fact that you can cook a whole meal from this one place without having to venture into a cold impersonal supermarket. You can buy specialty bread, milk, eggs, a variety of cheeses and pasta to go. As a regular, all the staff turn to say hello as I glide past with my trolley. At the checkout, if you are ever there say hello to Ollie, she has been there for years and is good value, always reminding me to get my loyalty card out when I forget. Her till is the one closest to the wall. Tip: If you are buying lots of groceries and your car is a distance away, the lovely staff will help carry your bags to your car door!

I'd call this shop a Continental Deli more than anything else as they serve coffee, tarts and cake,…read morewhich can be eaten inside along the bar style bench at the front window, a very European sampler style of eating...meze but for coffee and cake! For the more substantial fridge filler they sell salami, kasler, pickled olives, various fresh cheeses, freshly baked bread like cabiata / sour dough / rolls / sliced, pasta, etc. I strongly suggest at least trying a few different products on a weekly basis just to be adventurous in case you're not accustomed to continental flavor! But wait there's more - an assortment of condiments such as spreads, pickles, jams, etc. Don't forget....You have to try their coffee it's aroma is mesmerizing before you leave. Imagine... sitting at home under the shade of a cool tree, balcony or verandah, sharing a Mediterranean style meze platter on a balmy summer evening with a few close friends, sipping on a glass of sparkling burgandy or a Coopers Pale Ale...aahhhh that's the life.

I love the coffee here and the staff are lovely. The desserts on offer are pretty great too. It's…read morealso a great place to stock up on delicious goods to cook with at home. The salami is wonderful and the cheese selection is incredibly broad. I love grabbing a latte, flicking through the paper and coveting the delicious condiments on offer.

For those who have lived in the thriving metropolis that is Adelaide as long as myself, you come to…read moreknow that some supermarkets offer a little more than others. Some are bigger, have a more expansive range of bog roll (I like the tripple ply, quilted with Dolphins) or have super hot check out chicks filling your bags....yep. Hyde Park Gourmet Grocer is on a different scale all together, and of those that claim to be 'Gourmet', this one is definately deserved of the title! Don't feel like cooking, but not keen on an offering from the local fat burger? Drop on by the Grocer and grab one of the many pre-made din-din packs that will taste like someone who can cook whipped it up! As always I am drawn to the cheeses and cured meats and the odd pot of Pheasant Farm Pate.....goes well with a stubby of Pale, I'm all class!

Have you ever noticed that when you run out of something at the weekend, you always end up visiting…read morea really daggy grocery store and paying $10 more than you normally would for your toilet paper? Well you may still pay more for the loo paper at Hyde Park Grocer (let's face it weekend grocers are always more expensive than Coles and Woolies) but at least it won't be a daggy experience for you - in fact I predict you'll probably enjoy it. And I predict you will come out with much more than just the look paper in hand! Of course, Hyde Park Grocer stocks toilet paper and plenty of other every day items like milk, butter and cereal but where they excel is their selection of gourmet goodies. With a focus on South Australian produce, they stock gourmet breads and cheeses to die for and a range of cakes and pastries to make your mouth water. I've been known to be quite partial to their fresh chocolate brownies from the deli counter. Don't know where they come from and don't care - they just taste damn good and are a chocolate and a cake hit all in one. They also stock a range of ready made meals for those who either don't cook or are having a night off from the meat and three veg and, they have a range of gourmet products that work well as presents. These guys are open every day of the year except Christmas Day from 8.00 in the morning till 9.00 at night so if you do run out of toilet paper, pay them a visit. They're on King William Road just back from the Hyde Park Tavern towards the city.

Metro always have an amazing seasonal collection of fruits and vegetables at real good prices! If…read moreit's in season it will probably be cheaper than the foodland around the corner. I also love that they stock yoghurt shop and have a good range of nuts. They also stock a range of salads/fruit salads; however I've never tried these. The best specials seem to be out the front of the store, and I've been eyeing up the huge bags of walnuts ($10!) all season (life of a food blogger hey!). The only downer would be that the cashier staff (although I'm sure everyone works everywhere, I always get served by the same lady) are a bit sour. I can deal. Probably. No, I can deal, this place is far too much of a frequent visit to over-think this stuff.

Better quality fruit and veg than Foodland has around the corner. Typically on par with Foodland's…read moreprices or sometimes even cheaper. Very helpful and friendly staff.