It is a wholesome sort of experience walking into Clayfield Harvest. You can smell the fresh…read moreproduce and see a whole host of organic looking colours and textures. I particularly like the summer fruit, especially mangos and you can pick up a whole bunch for a very reasonable price. Plus they are mangos, so I would pay more for those tasty treats anyway. The staff are genuinely helpful and friendly and the range of fruit, vegetables and deli items are a great standard.

I finally made it over to Clayfield Harvest recently, and will be back for sure…read more I love deli's for their range of foods and treats - and this one doesn't disappoint. It's also next door to a butcher which is super convenient. There are all the fruits, pasta's, cheeses and sauces you could hope for. Plus it's a pretty convenient location, on the way to the city if you're going out and need to take anyhting. I didn't notice that they cut their own meats or cheeses, but once again next to a butcher so you may have that sorted there. The staff are friendly, the shop was easy enough to get around, and I was able to buy some fresh flowers out the front. All in all a nice place to visit and next time I feel like a nice tapas plate I'll be going there.

Clafield Fruit Market has all the best bits of what you want from a fruit market. There range of…read morefruit and vegetables is spot on, with all the basics plus a few more exotic varieties and herbs for cooking. They also have a neat little deli section packed with meats, cheese and other treats. The service is always fantastic when I have been and the wait time is not too bad to be served. Parking is ok but it is a tricky small car park to navigate if it is busy.

Ah, Clayfield Markets. Friendly faces, great customer service all within walking distance. Between…read morethis place and Aldi Toombul I don't have to be a slave to Woolworths/Coles more than a couple of times per month. The fresh fruit and veg are plentiful, there's so much variety. The deli section is to DIE for, and not a little bit overwhelming. My better half gets so impatient with me, because I'm known to turn into a slack-jawed, drooling, indecisive-zombie-cheese-charcuterie-fiend. He inevitably makes our choices ;) Yes. Things like milk, bread and like staples are more expensive if I've got to make an emergency dash. But they open at 6am and close at 7pm. Every single day. It's worth the convenience...and goodness knows I love me some predictability! The staff are the icing on this tasty, tasty cake. Even when I wasn't a familiar face, everyone is always willing to assist or even let me know what's particularly delicious at the moment. Just keep on being you, Clayfield Markets!

These guys mean what they say, located near the busway end…read moreof chermside these guys kick coles shiny red heiny in delivering fresh, tasty and cheap fruit and veg. I love coming here to stock up on their huge range of seasonal fruits and to peruse their amply stocked deli section. (Bursting with delicious odds and ends like banana chips, tasty yoghurts, italian pasta, sauces, dates and more...I am more than likely to be found here drooling into the olive bins.) The staff here are ridiculously nice and are more than happy to point you in the right culinary direction. Just perfect for your larder or picnic blanket, support local and buy fresh from fresh sensations.

This fruit and vege shop really understands visual appeal. Large tables overflow with fresh,…read morecolourful produce and they have good specials to lure you in. The staff are also really friendly and seem to have a good time, which always makes shopping more fun. This corner of Westfield may have Coles, but it also has Fresh Sensations, a butcher, a fishmonger and a poultry shop - making the supermarket kind of superfluous if you're buying for a meal.

Get Fresh Deli in Toombul shopping centre is our favourite place for tasty deli meats. They have a…read morehuge range of meats which you get sliced off and you pay by the weight. It beats anything you can get from Coles or Woolies deli! New York Rare Roast Beef is our personal favourite, and the Novegia cheese (which I think is kind of like a Jarlsberg or Gouda) is absolutely delicious! They also sell fresh made sandwiches, Mary's fresh home-made pies (and Mary actually works there, so I think they are genuinely home-made) and other warm meals like Lasagna from the hot box. They also stock a range of international grocery items, so it really is a one stop place for all your food needs. Come here instead of Coles, you won't regret it!

"Ooh, look at how wonderfully they've stacked the pineapple."…read more"Ooh, seven different salted caramel sauces." "Ooh, beetroot and mint dip." "Ooh, Beetroot sourdough." "Ooh, those cuts of lamb look delicious" "Ooh, what gorgeous packaging" The Standard Market Company is my equivalent to a candy story for a child. It's resplendently full of fresh produce, meats, gourmet pantry items, cheeses and more. It's certainly a place to visit if you wish to feel like you're living the life of the rich and famous, or if you just want high quality produce for your daily meals. I ducked in for a few items only and resisted the temptation for much more. For $20 I managed to get a few avocados, a loaf of beetroot sourdough, radishes and a few other piece. Yes, it is marginally more expensive that say, Woolworths or Coles, but I honestly don't feel like it is asking that much more on your purse strings. The avocados I bought were actually cheaper than the supermarket across the way and to add to that they were higher quality and larger. You might be looking for cheeses and dips for a weekend get together with friends, or specialty items for a romantic dinner for two or you may just want to eat single girl style with smoked salmon, crackers, and olives (or is that just me?) - point is, whatever the occasion, you'll find something to please here.

If you are after fresh produce, a huge deli and cheese section, bakery and butcher then the…read moreStandard Market Company is the place to come. We have been shopping here regularly for the past 2 months and not once have been disappointed. The produce is all so fresh and very reasonably priced, the meat from the butchers - while expensive - is of the best quality, the deli and cheese has such a big selection and is well priced and the bakery has so many yummy choices including gluten free. This would also be a good place to come if you are catering for a dinner party or if you just want to treat yourself and that special someone with such an amazing selection of items on offer.

Attention all lactose and gluten intolerant beings! This deli is a must-go for all those suffering…read morethe crippling affects of said allergies. Intolerant free? Don't worry, there's still rows upon rows of sumptuous produce for you too, I was just a little over-excited to see such a large variety of allergy-specific foodstuffs. This deli is huge, and it's easy to get lost in aisles of towering cheeses; pasta sauces; ready-made and ridiculously healthy meals; gourmet ice cream, gelato and sorbets; and olive oils. Seriously, there are so many varieties of olive oil, it's hard not to believe you're in Italy. But the best part? The huge selection of gluten-free muesli (yes, there is the Byron Bay's own Brookfarm Muesli [though exceedingly expensive it is outrageously delicious]) as well as dairy-free gelato and the gluten-free pasta. And it's not just the spaghetti which is gluten-free, it's everything from squid-ink pasta to tagliatelle. And of course, to be true to any deli, Zone is packed with fresh fruit and veg, a huge number of cuts of meat and wonderfully sweat pastry treats (I highly recommend the Turkish Delight...out of this world!).

This is my favourite deli in all of Brisbane and luckily for me it is close to work. Also a tip…read morethat not many know is that they give 10% discount to Qhealth staff when you show your ID badge at the till. What could be better! It is a small store but it has a bit of everything. There is a large gluten free section which is fantastic for a one stop shop. The fruit and veg is to die for, it is bigger and tastier than more mainstream supermarkets. It is pricier, however it stays fresher than items purchased elsewhere. As for the deli section WOW, I love love love it. The antipasto selection is vast and all super tasty. I am not someone who likes olives, in fact I can be found discretely trying to spit them out, however the olives from zone fresh are delicious and you can find me fighting for the last one! Definitely try the stuffed olives with brie and sweet chilli. You can also order platters from zone fresh. I have ordered some for this weekend so i will report back. The butcher section is also fantastic. The meat, poultry etc is all delicious and great quality. You can get some handy hints from the butchers for recipes for dinner. I also love the oil selection in zone fresh. My husband is a chef so likes to experiment with different things. This store is a cave of treasures for him to create culinary delights. Don't expect to get things cheaply in zone fresh but do expect the best quality and service.

If I've said it once, I've said it a million times. Walking aisles of supermarkets can be super…read morefun. Think of all the different packaging design to devour. No, just me? Okay then. Awkward. This super chic grocer is up there for me. Head straight to the aisles of jams, chutneys, and other such condiments. Packaging branding heaven. I used to live across the road from James Street Market (and still visit frequently) and yes, it is as dangerous on your back pocket as you might imagine but let's break it down. For a slightly higher price you're selecting top quality produce, specialty cheeses, sweets and other accoutrements. You've got access to a patisserie (French Twist), a florist, a butcher, a fishery and sushi bar. The produce is always fresh and the ability to walk out empty handed? Extremely difficult. Case in point: a friend and I were recently on the hunt for salted caramel for a cheesecake. Sure, we could have made it from scratch (and normally we might have) but to put it bluntly "Ain't no body got time for that!". We'd hunted a few different specialty stores we thought would be on the money but it was James Street Markets that came through with the goods. The staff member that looked after us found it on the shelf with such air and grace. There was no trouble for her to point us in the direction of the jar that held our salted caramel dreams.

Despite its namesake, the drawing card for Fine Fruit On James is actually its cheeses. Yes, yes…read morethey also have fresh fruit and vegetables but in general, I find Brisbane has such an excellent range of fresh fruit and vegies anyway, especially if you shop for seasonal produce. You can usually pick up a few unusual mushroom types at Fine Fruit On James - enokis, King Oysters, wood-ear mushrooms but Asian supermarkets usually cover the same range. I repeat, it is their cheeses which stand out against their competitors. They have everything from camembert in the Adelaide Hills to Spanish manchengo. I became a goats' cheese convert after sampling their 'Lingot Chevre De Pelussin'. They also stock a decent range of gourmet deli products such as ice creams, pates, dips, oils, sauces and vinaigrettes. For an indulgent grocery shopping experience, Fine Fruit On James is the place to go.