What factory? The Reject Shop factory?…read more The name of this shop is seriously misleading - it's a cheap discount/variety store, and is in no way related to images of getting great brands at bargain prices. It's one of the few such shops I've come across that sells a range of clothing. But that doesn't really recommend it, because it's very cheap and not nice clothing. The scarves, in particular, are horrible, brightly coloured, spotty creations. About the only clothing I would buy here is the Australia Day swimwear, just for a joke. Otherwise, it's a discount store like any other, with a whole aisle of kids toys, and plenty of cheap kitchen wares. There's really nothing special, and their art and stationary section is very limited (that's mostly what I shop for in these places.)

Like shopping for brand name clothing at unbelievable prices? Then Semaphore Factory Outlet (SFO)…read moreis NOT the place you are looking for! SFO is more like a Cheap as Chips or Cunno's, stocking mainly random crap that will probably fall apart after one or two uses. I, strangely enough, don't mind shops like this. Some times you can find really dangerous toys, costume ideas and the odd evil looking decoration perfect for Halloween. This place, in particular, had quite the selection of bubble makers, both manual and mechanical, which entertained my puss cats for hours!

Everything seems to be bigger at Port Adelaide, and this shoe store is no exception…read more Located next to the big pet shop, near the big fruit and veg market, the Footwear Warehouse is well stocked with shoes of all varieties. They're nicely spaced out as well, rather than being all on top of each other. A lot of shoe stores are small with shoes piled on top of each other. If you find something you like and then decide to go back to it later you might forget where it is. Well, it happens to me anyway... I admit I can be scatterbrained. Anyway, that's never been an issue for me here. The prices aren't too bad either. I've seen cheaper shoes don't get me wrong, but I've seen a lot more expensive too. Footwear Warehouse offer decent prices, and you can't go too far wrong if you pay them a visit. Shoes are a necessity after all...

A 10am breakfast made a leisurely way to start the day at Hart's Collective. I never knew this…read moreplace existed and was the perfect place to sit on the waters edge in a renovated shipping container and take in the view. Very eclectic with the old and new furnishings. Breakfast was ordered at the counter, and I chose free range poached eggs on sourdough with a side of smashed avocado and a latte to wash it down. No complaints from me as the eggs perfectly poached and avocado perfectly smashed. They even do suspended coffees here, and last count they had 24 available!

Great setting. Good service. Really, really good food! I need to go back - soon!…read more I had the gluten-free fritters with poached eggs, a watermelon mint juice and a coffee. It was all delicious. It is a beautiful space, with the deck over the water. Inside, the decor is homey and inviting. Now, if they had dog friendly seating, I might be there every week!

Winner of the 2011 Messenger Local Business Awards and also in my book too. Wow, another up and…read morecoming beautiful, art in itself, gorgeous piece of eye candy in Port Adelaide. Even if there's only one street to go to in the Port, it's Lipson Street. One street scape with so much impact, imagine what the rest can be like!! Yeah I want it and I want it NOWWWW...sorry couldn't help myself. So ho inspiring with so many unique gift ideas and not only that but in your own home, spend some moolha on yourself too! Superb facade with super high ceiling reminiscent of the era, tastefully decorated, easy to view all the stock and reasonable prices. One piece in particular caught my attention and there's a photo of it with this review, the daintiest hand painted liquor glasses hanging off a wire like baubles on a Xmas tree. Placed on a stool next to the window sill with sunlight glistening off the glass, hmmm a melancholy moment. Not just homewares but a few pieces of jewellery also, a bamboo ladder with kitchen hand towels in dare I say retro theme and I almost bought one too, definitely a next time. Or even better my other half can buy it for me, will have to give subliminal messages through his Ipad. Soho Homewares is on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/homewares#!/homewares and please note their website is currently not active, so check later.

Amazing little gem in the hear of Port Adelaide!! Great pieces, great prices, great presence!! I…read morerecommend SoHo Homewares to everyone looking for something with flair!!

I think it's safe to say that I'm a fan of every Reject Shop. I can't help it. I love a good…read morebargain. That's not to say that I buy food or really important items that I need to last me a long time from here, but I do check out the store on a regular basis. This one in particular is pretty big. It's actually a little overwhelming, there's so much room to walk around! As far as Reject Shops go, they're all pretty similar. Except one of them doesn't sell DVDs, which I do not approve of. Anyway.. this one has plenty of stock and decent customer service.

I was so excited when I heard that a farmer's market will be opening down my side of town…read more This little market has only been open a month and so it's not huge, but it has some pretty fantastic little stalls available. It's an outdoor market and due to some new re-development next to the Hart Mill, there is a fantastic playground for the kids and a lovely seating area. The market starts at 9am to 1pm and with food stalls, I highly recommend coming for a delicious breakfast. They have pop-up cafe serving fairtrade Campos coffee, there are also many food stalls with the emphasis on local. From Bakerhus pies and sweet pastries, raw bliss balls and of course a stall from the famous Port Adelaidean cafe, Red Lime Shack, who sell delicious smoothies and vegetarian delights. Stick around and listen to the buskers, then wander around and pick up some organic fruit and vegetables, grab a freshly pressed organic apple juice, perhaps purchase some seedlings to grow your own herbs and vegetables. Then back to one of the other food stalls for an early lunch! You can take the girl out of Port Adelaide, but you can't take Port Adelaide out of the girl! I am proud of the area and proud of how its evolving. I love the alternative funky vibe and how passionate our local community and businesses are ensuring a bright future for the area and supporting locals. Here is a list of the stalls that are currently at the markets. Fingers crossed the list gets bigger soon! Rawsome Blissballs The Good Box Organics Fakery Bakery Red Lime Shack Taste It By Tash Haddo's Hotdogs Elevate Natural Pet Food Bakerhus Dig In It Fresh Forest Orchard Bulgarian Connection Pop Up Cafe for coffee Sorells Olives and Oils Seed Sisters (seedlings, seeds, etc)

Cannot think of a better thing to do on a sunny sunday morning than head out to Wild at Hart. Super…read moredooper child and pet friendly. I had to stop myself from patting all of the doggies who had come along with their owners. Great coffee. Lots of breakfast & lunch options if you are heading down for food. Unique organic options and fresh produce. It seems a new stall opens every week. The council have put a lot of money towards making this a unique and viable little spot with toilet facilities, a sparkly new playground and lots of free parking. Wild at Hart also had organised a small circus tent with a child friendly show playing the sunday I was there. It really is a gorgeous little part of Adelaide on the waterfront and I'm so glad that it's getting the attention and praise it deserves.

While the late starts on Sunday don't do me any favors in the morning they have fantastic ranges…read moreand always have great deals in the dairy section on your favorite yoghurts. The deli section is really good and they often have fresh veggie patties (sometimes chickpea ones too!). Always a great amount on sale and super friendly staff, love this place!

The Fisherman's Wharf Market and the Brickworks Market have alot in common, they both started off…read morereally well having a good variety of non trashy items and hand made goods but for some reason have slowly sunk into the genre of second hand stores and smokemart type shops. It can be so much better, 'potential lost Port Adelaide' it's loud and clear, the perfect location to improve and hopefully it can and will get better. But at the moment once you've seen it, it'll be the same next week and the weeks and years after that which is the case to date. Ok, so what has it got to offer (besides a great location)...a fantastic donut vendor out the front, good coffee next door, a terrific hotdog and sausage stand - you can bet your bottom dollar they earn the most from these places as there's nothing else worth buying! Ok, I'll carry on...inside is a treasure trove of pirate like booty, stall after stall of 'antiques', a pet shop (no animals), sweets stall, smallgoods, memorabilia, jewellery and more. Located on two levels packed with masses of oldy worldy relics, but there are a few newer things to take your fancy, if you look hard enough. On a lazy Sunday why not go for a drive down to the Port and have a look around the market, grab a bit to eat before venturing out to the surrounding streets steeped in history and with plenty to offer. As a final word, it really is a case of 'can't see the forest from the trees' it's a Salamanca Market in waiting and the modernisation progress needs to be properly assessed as it's obstructing the view!

Good old Fishermans Wharf hasn't changed in the 15 odd years that I've been coming here!…read moreMaybe that could be the reason that it's never 'overly' busy. Maybe. The myriad of stalls are still filled with almost anything you could ever need, and plenty of things that you probably don't! And yet I keep going back. Maybe one day I'll find a genuine Van Gogh hidden underneath the tacky painting of that castanet-laden Spanish lady with her own enigmatic smile. Maybe that faded-blue vase with the plastic flowers in really is from the Ming Dynasty. Maybe. Or maybe I just enjoy mingling with the amazing range of people who frequent this Adelaide icon of tackiness; or the delicious freshly cooked mini jam doughnuts with a hot Latte; maybe I want to have my lunch with my feet dangling over the edge of the docks and watch the dolphins play; or maybe I just want to continue to support local cottage industries who open their stalls week in, week out because they're the true salt of the earth. Maybe. But if you've always been "meaning to go there" - do it. Then you'll know why you did.

I'm kinda afraid to write about Hosanna op shop, as it might lure more people here. I want them all…read morefor myself! Can't I? Must I share this with you? Oh well, here we go. An absolute gold mine. Everything here is cheap with a capital 'C' and the stock is amazingly good and varied. Last winter, they had a stunning collection of faux fur jackets, absolutely fashionable and just short of a magazine shoot. The leather shoes are plentiful here and at such incredible prices. The shop layout is huge and divided with clothing, bric a brac, bevy of hats and scarves, bling accessories and so much more! For someone who thrives on handbags, I found so many collections here. Some in leather, some canvas and delightful totes. Oh, I could just stare at them for hours! It's definitely worth a trip here, as you'll find many op shops in this area. Meet neighbour Salvos who's just next door, and you'll also find another Salvos branch and Goodwill just down the road in Findon. So know that I've told you about the best op shop in town, you have my permission to visit Hosanna, as long as I'm allowed to tag along! :p

I've been finding that some of the chain stores like Salvos & even Savers are wising up to brands &…read moretrends and pricing accordingly. I went to a Salvos the other day looking for a dress up outfit and a disgusting 70's dress was priced at $59.95!! Excuse me?! Did you know you're an OP SHOP??!! I have to say I'm with Kamini here... a little loathe to share it but since I'm so nice I can't help myself! Hosanna Op Shop is one of the best op shops I have ever been to. They are still run by little old ladies who price things as op shop items should be priced. There was a plethora of brown and black school shoes (should you ever need a thousand pairs of them), great vintage items, loads of hats, scarves and bags and some very good near new clothing and homewares stuff. As well as that there's a great selection of preowned books and I have managed to pick up a few gems there :) I'm finding lately that it's better to find those little church run op shops than go to the big chains, as they tend to have the bargains as well as volunteer staff who are always friendly! You won't regret visiting this humble little shop.