Since the renovations the place rules, best green grocer in Melbourne now. Abby is wrong.read more

Abby E has given this store a low rating because she was told not to ruin the fruit for the next…read moreperson? Give me a break. There's other ways to tell if fruit is ripe, try smelling it. I'd also like to comment that saying you would stab the "b-tch" is not edgy writing, it's rude and uncalled for! It's people like this who ruin the otherwise pleasant shopping experience in Hawksburn. The produce at Toscano's is great (provided some rude selfish person hasn't squashed it all before you get there), they have a nice variety of deli meats, pasta, sauces, dips and yoghurts. If I want to avoid the crowds down at Prahran Market, this is a great place to go. I'm also impressed by the staff who I've seen carrying boxes of produce to customers' cars. It's the little things about Toscano's that makes it such a nice place to shop.

The best fruit and veggie grocer at the South Melbourne Market. Great quality, fantastic range,…read morefood prices, great service. A family business established in 1954. I love this grocery and go here every week for my fruit and vegetables.

With so many fruit and veggie shops at the South Melbourne Market, it can be hard to pick an…read moreall-out winner. But Fruits on Coventry is the one I frequent the most, so I'm giving it my top prize. It's busy here, which means I know things are turning over quickly. Everything is super fresh and in addition to the usual suspects, I love the exotic fruits, special herbs, "trendy" things like edible flowers and micro herbs and purple carrots. The service is always efficient and friendly. While shopping around the other stalls may help me save a few dollars overall, this place has everything and knowing I get terrific quality and good service I generally don't bother and just make this my one stop shop for roughage.

This is a brand spanking new ALDI conveniently located around the corner from my house. Now there…read moreis super cheap groceries (booze) within walking distance! The growing prevalence of ALDI stores may seem excessive but their presence is still greatly less than the competition and im not going to say no to a price war. Their new location in South Preston is handy for Thornbury locals, sounds confusing but Google Map it. Known for their cheap "non-perishable" goods, you can pick up pasta and tinned tomatoes for 69 cents each, seasonal produce at lower than supermarket prices, boxed wine for $8.99 and home wares. They are currently selling 'fog machines' for $30 just to give you an idea of their random range. One reservation is their bulk meat packaging. Buying two kilos of mince is handy for the weekly family size shop but not always for myself. Its a cheap supermarket, stop whining. Did I mention $8.99 boxed wine?

The security staff here are super friendly and helpful. So much so that I felt the need to review…read morethis business just because of how many great experiences I've had with different staff at this store - they really stand out! Bonus points to Aldi in general for starting to stock some organic products that for my budget. Each visit I make sure to get the yogurt (organic) as well as the great value bags of avocados (apparently don't need to be organic) Conveniently located at Preston market, this Aldi is open much more frequently and longer than the annoying market hours.

Wasn't sure what to expect here - delivery Indian food from a supermarket? - but the only complaint…read moreI have was that the food was delivered twice as fast as they said, and I was caught unawares with the dog in the sunroom (with the poor delivery guy who doesn't know he is the world's most harmless dog standing frozen at the edge of the driveway, not knowing what to do). Very tasty Indian and well worth a punt if you're within their delivery radius.

This was our first order from India@Burke, as we did not realise the supermarket now delivered! we…read moreordered delivery and the food came early. It was absolutely delightful! The gravies were delicious, and the meat quality was exceptional. The cheese naan was great too. We will definitely be ordering again soon!

Another overpriced health food store that I've been completely sucked in by. Chances are you'll pay…read moretwice as much doing your groceries here than at a standard supermarket. For this reason I save my visits to Gum Tree Good Food only for special occasions and moments of weakness. If only I had the budget to make this place my regular because the produce they have is just amazing. Highlights include the thinnest of pizza bases that you can take home and make your own gourmet inspired meal with. Not to mention the range of delicious dips, sauces and chutneys. There are also crusty sourdough loaves by the dozen and pre-made meals that leave Lean Cuisine et al for dead. This is the place to go to pick up nibbles that will be sure to impress.

Expensive yes. Over priced no…read more Gum Tree is an excellent gourmet grocer stocking an curated selection of vegetables, groceries, meat and alcohol. Although a small store they provide the 'necessities' for a gourmet quick meal. I found the prices to be very good for a store of this type. Yes, you are going to pay $45 a kg for meat but, prices appear to be about 10% cheaper than gourmet grocers like Broadbean, Passion Foods and Essential Ingredient. Gum Tree is a great one stop shop for the time poor local resident who can make it to South Melbourne Market, with the added bonus of Toby's Estate coffee served while you shop. All very civilised :)

Love love and love, doing the #MKR shop with a voucher I won from the show, I was in love finding…read morethis Coles. I am objective, even though I have a voucher, but if you ever visit, you will see, wide aisles, well laid out, good butcher and friendly staff, great parking, a great complex overall and I must say I am not a supermarket fan but this place ticks all the boxes. If only all Coles were like this.

I'm happy I live closer to Glenroy because I much prefer the small, market like grocers and the…read moreTouch of Asia store. Whilst the market business owners and sales staff are only too happy to help you out and teach you a thing or two in Glenroy, this upper class gourmet Indian spice store is intimidating, if you know what you want and need you'll be fine, but don't expect the arrogant people who work here to help you out, or in fact know anything more than you do. Stocking a wide range of Middle Eastern and Indian herbs, spices and groceries at exorbitant prices; they get an extra star for the beautiful curries and tradish Indian dishes (butter chicken, masala, naan breads) available for takeaway. Yummmmmo!

This is my one stop shop for fresh produce. Fruit, vegetables, meats, bread and more, this little…read moreshop is really a gem for the local area. Signorelli's does its best to stock Australian produce, so you'll be able to pick up some pretty good deals when particular items come into season. At the moment I love the passion fruits and oranges, while in the vegetable section the sweet corn (99c per ear) and asparagus are also very cheap. Towards the back you'll find a section devoted to bread, cheese, meat and sweets and nuts. They sell some fabulous sourdough loaves and pecorino cheese, and the leg ham, pancetta and prosciutto are all very reasonable ($11-15 for around 10 slices). I have yet to try some of the pizzas but they look delicious and unfortunately the same goes for the pasta. I will have to rectify this situation soon. On the way to the counter check out the yoghurt and juice, they stock coconut yoghurt that is sensational, and also have a wide range of juices and smoothies available in various sizes. Signorelli's is a great destination for locals. In all my time shopping there I have never felt ripped off by the price or the quality.