Brisbane, Australia Woolworths…read more Wow talk about VERY clean grocery store! It was well stocked and they had Vegemite pastries. This store is very adequate to meet your grocery needs !

'Ello chaps! The…read moresign says Woolworths, but Ozzies call it "Woolies". Whatever you want, they got it. Groceries galore and a big selection.

Australia has a pretty limited marketplace with regards to food shopping, but this locally owned…read moregrocer seems to be bringing something to the table. It has a bit of a warehouse feel, and some clearance sales lying around, but also a fairly respectable selection, including things that aren't all that easy to find; some nice vegetarian specialty items and a decent international section. They have ample fresh fruits and vegetables and a lot of dried beans and grains, so we're not talking unhealthy food either. The location is reasonably convenient, near the hospital with ample bus access and a train station on the other side of the hospital. Some of the sale items will understandably be a tad sketch, buy you can certainly find some deals here.

As you'll see in my review of the Gabba Fruit Market, I'm a little bit attached to it. However, I…read morewas driving past Mother of All Fruits the other day and decided to check it out. I've gotta say, I was pretty impressed with the range and presentation of fruit and veg. Tucked just inside a Spar-owned shopping centre, Mother of All Fruits occupies a huge floor space. Most of this is taken up by rows of fresh produce, but there's also a section for packaged and frozen goods. The range of fruit and veg is great and their herbs come in huge bunches for around $2.95 each. There are also lots of "bucket" specials to be had where you get a reduced price for buying a large amount. For $30, I filled a green bag and walked out with a tray of 20 bowen mangoes. Pretty good value, especially the $10 tray of mangoes. Whilst extremely well organised and well presented, the only thing I don't like about this produce store is that it feels a little too much like a supermarket. I remain faithful to the Gabba Fruit Market, which has a more local feel to it and has a less hectic carpark.

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.

Location, location, location. This Coles is very convenience right inside the Mayer Centre and the…read morebus station is just right underneath. This is the Express Coles not a regular one, so don't expect to find everything you want there. It's a small place, so everything on the counter usually run out quick. They also have many self check out merchines. I remember there were a few time I couldn't find what I wanted to get (sorry it has been a while and I don't remember). The vegetable section usually is fresh but occasionally isn't but I guest it's almost the same as other grocery stores. The staff are friendly.

This is the closest thing to a decent general grocery store I've found in Brisbane so far, one that…read morehad decent selection, including (for once) almond milk, and some super cheap detergent. It was clean and the checkout efficient, and this central mall location is prime real estate. I'll likely be sampling the other Coles locations as well, but you can't beat this one for convenience.

A large supermarket where you can buy a wide range of products. However sometimes you find that…read moreit's difficult to find something. Service: And also for the shelves of international food, the product is not always in order.

This Woolworths is intoxicating. I know, I know. You're thinking, "What kool-aid have you been…read moredrinking to think a supermarket is intoxicating?" Well, for starters it's brand new and the lay-out, products on offer and lighting are, I'm convinced, all designed to make you feel comfortable and comfortable to spend up. From the farmer-market inspired fruit and veg section to the brightly-lit health and wellbeing aisle full of demographic-specific products like chia seeds, maca powder and protein concoctions, to the in-store sushi bar and cafe - this supermarket is a rabbit hole. One step through the doors and you're falling down a steep spiral of supermarket wonder. I popped in very quickly for only a few items and came away with half a trolley. Such is the power of shrewd marketing and specials (and lack of my willpower). For now, the novelty is still there and it's actually a decent supermarket to shop without frustration at other shoppers.

I love consistency. I can always count on finding exactly what I'm looking for when I find…read moreWoolworth's!

Even on vacation I seem to spend a fair amount of time doing the "hunting and gathering" thing for…read morethe family. Being a city boy, I usually find a good food market to do my "gathering" and skip the whole "hunting" part altogether. Found this place about an hour after our arrival in Brisbane and, frankly, have been back here no less than 4-5 times is less than three days. I guess when you travel with a teenage boy and twin 4 yr olds, you spend most of your time at the grocery store buying drinks, snacks, meals, souvenirs (Vegemite), etc. Relatively small by U.S. Standards, but if you live in a city where space is at a premium, it's to be expected. VERY clean and organized. Prices are pretty fair, and I've noticed they offer some decent sale prices as well. The fruits and veggies were excellent. The staff were helpful, although since I mainly used their "self check-out" my interaction with humans was limited . . . However, one of the clerks did smile at me, or was it a smirk???? I'm sure I'll be back numerous times before we leave.

Location, location, location. It's everything, right? Well, no. For me, this location is great…read more It's right near where I live - and because it's on airport drive it's never particularly busy. There's always people around, but not like going into a supermarket at 5pm when everyone is at the checkouts. The selling point of this Woolworth's is as Tenniele said in her review, is the trading hours. My only problem is actually remembering they're open. I mean, how often have I decided after 6 that I want something from Woolies on the weekend? Often (on account of my love for snacks). And you know what? They're open until 7pm. But that's just weekends. Weekdays they're until 10pm. TEN PEE EM! That's fantastic. Also the staff aren't intrusive, and it's a good sized Woolies so it has everything you need. Parking isn't difficult and it's not overcrowded. All in all a good woolies. I suppose the only thing that has stopped me from making it a 5 start shop is the fact that the staff aren't fantastic. They're not bad either though. So you know, if you're around near the airport I'd definitely make it your grocery store!

It's a bog standard woolies for the most part, although I did see a sign making a claim to some…read moresort of large steak, but beyond the sign, I saw no sign of it. That said, it is quite a large store, so they probably have whatever you need. The absolute best thing about this Woolies is its opening hours. Toombul Coles closes 9pm weekdays, 5pm Saturday and 4pm Sunday. A mighty bummer when you need something and didn't get to the shop earlier! No worries! Zoom out to 'Skygate', 'DFO', whatever you wanna call it, and Woolies is there for you. 24 hours! I'll admit, it's a bit out of the way, but it's not really that far. Watch the signs though, it's easy to end up in the wrong lane and on your way out to the airport, the Sunshine Coast or the Gold Coast.

The best thing about this Aldi is it's not really in the middle of a large population so there are…read morenot normally many people in the shop! The other bonus is that weekly specials that are often sold out in other centres can be found here. Don't bother fighting the crowds at Carindale or Chermside, just pop on in here and get that cheap camping gear or knock off Le Creuset. There's 2 hour free parking underneath.

Popped into this Aldi to get some ingredients and to see if Woollies was more expensive. The minute…read morewe walked in I knew that this experience would be a disaster. It's tiny and has little or no meat in the deli and very little choice in vegetables (some mushrooms were so old they were going grey in the packaging). The cans of food were dented and about the same as woollies home brand. Quite disappointed as the one in stones corner is far better. As the person I was with said, "It was like waiting in que to enter the gates of hell and it couldn't possibly inspire anyone to cook anything creative. Just depressing".

A swell little supermarket. Seemed to be quite busy when I was there, but the staff were pretty…read morerelaxed. Opening hours are very convenient, especially if you've had a few at the pub and need something on the way home. I bought my first ever Go card here, so this IGA will always hold a special place in my heart.

This IGA is the size of a medium sized supermarket, yet it's open at convenience store times of day…read more(6am - 12am). Store produce is made up of your usual supermarket stock (including the Black & Gold brand) but a tempting range of international influences can be found in their extensive deli and bakery. You might not have come here craving a Cheesecake Shop Cheesecake or a biscotti, but you'll probably be haunted by it for days to come.