Wonderful shop. The sausages and other small goods are…read morefantastic. The lady serving is an absolute delight. I could visit this delicious shop every week. Sad we don't live here. Thank you.

Get on you best Lederhosen Kinder, it's time to break out the strudel, karanskis and sauerkraut and…read morekick it in a reserved manner! The German Pantry in Hahndorf is your one stop shop for everything edible, and some not so edible, German style! Not the biggest store on the planet, but it doesn't have to be. The smell of cured meats and metwursts fill your nostrils as you enter the shop and low, when you turn to your left you are greeted by THE WALL OF BEER GLASSES! Rumoured to be the 14th or 15th wonder of the world, there are plenty to choose from, including the trademark 'Boot' and other beer branded glasses in their traditional shapes (like the cool Kwak mini yard glass, even though it is from Belgium). You can also find a large selection of sweets and other random german fare, but lets face it, Beer and Meat is where it begins and ends!

I was really hoping this deli, with such a good location, could do big things. It all looked so…read morepromising with small displays of local products and pretty good coffee. There is evidence that some effort went into the redesign of the deli, but it feels unfinished and has done for many months. The staff, with a few exceptions, seem preoccupied and easily confused. The menu is quite good for a small shop, and I've had a few good meals here but they'll need to improve on consistency to compete with the many tasty and often cheaper options just down the road in Stirling. Another important lesson yet to be learnt by the Crafers Gourmet Deli is that having "Gourmet" in your name does not mean you can charge a dollar more per pastry item (especially when you're selling the same Villi's and Balfours range as everyone else) Good for coffee, not much else. I look forward to seeing this business develop into the excellent deli it could be.

" More than a takeaway Deli"…read more Located across the road from the Crafers Hotel, with a generous serving area, and a tidy relaxing dining area, with a good range of food options, makes the Crafers Gourmet Deli very popular with the locals and cyclists that frequently bike the Hills. Open for breakfast and lunch with an excellent range of freshly prepared options, eg, cheese, tomatoes and olives focaccia with their own pesto, and chicken tandoori wrap, rich and tasty, is only one of many food options. As I sat and enjoyed a relaxing lunch in the dining area, with a latte, (Mahalia boutique coffee roaster, winner of a number of awards, from Robe SA.) I found the service was good, the dining area relaxing and comfortable, with a de stress ambience, which completed my lunch experience.

One of my favorite delis in the hills, always so friendly! I was originally told to try the hot…read moredogs (not normally what you'd call gourmet) which were delicious and good value. Now I've moved on to the pizzas. So many tasty combinations of flavors for such a little store! (and all served on a little tray with a frilly little paper doylie thingy!) The whole experience oozes that old country town charm, even though you're only minutes from the freeway. The coffee's not bad either.

We used to visit the Heathfield Deli (as it was known) back when we were kids to grab bags of…read morelollies, soft drink and the occassional pie on the way home from school. Now we go there for milk, the paper and a gourmet hot dog or foccacia. The Deli was bought up and re-done by a young family a few years ago. Now it caters not only for passing school kids (the lollies are still there) and local hills residents, but for the recently landed cosmopolitan gentry in the hills. You don't need to fly down the freeway for a good coffee anymore, or even make the short trek to Stirling when you live around the corner from the Gourmet General Store. Regular general store products (milk, bread, toilet roll and other domestic necessities) are supplemented here by the 'gourmet' menu and products on offer. It's a bit schizophrenic as far as setups go, but the prices aren't prohibitive and it works. It seems odd to find a 'gourmet' general store tucked away on semi-rural Longwood Road in the Adelaide Hills. Indeed, it's odd to see the adjective 'gourmet' in front of the phrase general store, but there it is.

My favourite supermarket in the hills for range, price, friendliness and convenience…read more I wasn't a fan of the store layout at first, but it's grown on me. The checkout area, with it's huge glass windows and high ceilings feels like you're in an airport. And just like at the airport, I always feel as if I'm forgetting something. I like seeing the wide range of local, South Australian and Australian products. Some might think three different sections dedicated to cheese throughout the store is too many, but is there really such a thing as too much cheese? Probably. But only if you eat it all at once.

Foodland Supermarkets are something for South Australian's to be proud about. Really, I think it…read moretakes a strong business model and a very proud and loyal following to stand up to other corporate giant's in the supermarket business in Australia. As for the Romeo group who owns the Foodland in Stirling, you need to go there to see why their business is thriving. Generally, you will find a lot of produce from around the world. They are very particular in offering quality products amongst bigger brand names. In particular, the Romeo group Foodlands have amazing cheese, bakery and vegetable sections. Everything is fresh and a lot of it is locally sourced. Apart from the cheese of course; they have a huge variety of some of the best cheeses from around the world. Be sure to speak to the staff about the cheese, they are very knowledgeable for a supermarket. As for the layout of this store, it is easy to navigate. It is new, clean and well stocked in a logical order. There is nothing worse when you spend a while having to walk up and down isles to find simple things like shredded coconut. I am one of those loyal customers of Foodland. I refuse to go to the larger supermarkets unless it is an emergency. Be sure to support a business that supports it's community by selling local produce.