Rayes is one of the few remaining mixed businesses, or 'corner shops', in Concord. And the fact…read morethat it's actually on a corner makes it all the more charming. An old-fashioned Slushy machine adorns the entrance, and dozens of Zip Lock bags, filled with milk bottles, sour worms, lips, ears and peppermint leaves line the counter. Pop Rocks and the individually wrapped watermelon bubblegum (that looses its flavour after 12 seconds) are two of my favourites. Rayes also stocks an impressive range of rare Wonka candy. But you might want to check the use-by dates. Or better yet, determine the confectionary's age by the amount of dust resting on the packaging. On a recent visit to Rayes, I picked up a packet of Sour Skittles that had obviously melted and fused together. It was just one big, bulging skittle. Despite the questionable freshness of much of Rayes products, I will continue to support this local 'corner shop' for as long as the Slushy machine stands.

absolutely crazy about this place i have been going here for years and i always say doesnt it feel…read morelike the future in here coldest air conditioning right on your face space food in packets slurpee yep ill have one or maybe more dont sell alcohol and is NOT byo you will be asked to leave something about lock outs will be back soon

I walk into the Friendly Grocer, he says, "Watch where you're going." True story. But that reminds…read moreme of the time I walked into the shop called, 'The Friendly Grocer' in Pyrmont. First thing I saw as I walked into the shop was a television screen facing the entrance, 'Bold & the Beautiful' or 'Passions' or one of those melodramatic soap operas is playing and it's kind of disconcerting to walk in with eggs and milk on the mind and be subjected to the deaths and affairs of the beautiful people. This particular Friendly Grocer's has an Asian angle and there are many unusual coconutty, lychee based drinks in the numerous fridges that line the western wall. The front of the shop is stock full of sweets, lollies and health care products; then as you make your way to the back of the shop, more traditional groceries can be found; the packaged and the canned. There are a few shelves full of Asian groceries like sauces, biscuits and snack foods. Cuttle fish flavoured chips stands out to me, but I'm not anywhere near brave enough to indulge. The store is called the friendly grocer and yet as I walk through the aisles surveying the products, not one word is said to me, not one smile thrown my way. They're not unfriendly, but to say that they are friendly is a slight overstatement.

Ok, I kinda love this place because it's so random and misleading...and if I wasn't scouting for…read morenew places to share with you I never would have walked inside.... So from the outside Friendly Grocery looks like a small convenient store.... a little corner shop BUT as you start to make you way through the aisles you begin to discover that it's actually HUGE.... I reckon this place is at least 3 or 4 times bigger than i imagined it to be... And since its so large, it means they carry more than just your local convenient store - they have everything lightbulbs, laundry mesh bags, pain scrapers as well as milk, eggs. bread, ice creams and chocolate... PLUS the prices are fairly resonable - 2 medium chocolates for $3, small deodorant $6... I'm impressed and will definitely visit the Friendly Grocer again... (ps: guy behind the counter - no so friendly)

Located close to King St Wharf, you'll find a reliable one-stop shop for Sydney ferry and bus…read moretickets, pre paid phone cards, groceries and snacks. I love that they always have my mango and banana nectar as I'm a bit nutty over it, and that I can pick up anything else I might need on-the-go, as I'm heading towards Darling Harbour to meet friends for a night out. The service is always friendly and there's an ATM on the premises for your convenience.

Easy to get to being centrally located in suburban Merrylands…read more There's parking lot everywhere; Stockland Mall, Merrylands arcade or on the street parking. Friendly & convenient store. 202611061846

Stopped in to "top off" our Opal cards! Cashier was efficient and friendly and we were in and out…read morequickly! Seemed a bit congested though as we did not want to hold up any customers behind us as it is a small store.