I have to be honest with you fellow Yelpers, I have never been inside Sonsa Foods. By the sounds of…read moreit I really should as it seems like another grocery store that just offers stuff you can't anywhere else. What I have sampled here and do on a fairly regular basis are their freshly made juices in a hole in the wall right in front of the store. You can pretty much take your pick from all the veggies and fruits they have on offer. They are made right in front of you and are really tasty too. They are that bit cheaper than the chains such as Boost etc. If passing, it's hard to miss and hard not to be tempted!

I came for the juice but I stayed for the rest…read more Since moving to Oz I haven't bought a new juicer so this place has replaced me juicing for the moment. This is one of the only things I have found in Oz that is cheaper than the states. Fresh cheap juice! Tara who usually juices on the weekends when I come in is always smiling and is friendly. Come in to get good hummus for cheap and a large selection of nuts. Also when Woolys across the street is selling $4 avocados come here for $1 avocados.

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.

God this place is good. You'd don't need to be a spiritual yogi to enjoy the benefits of health…read morefood. These days everyone who's anyone is going organic. Passionfoods stocks an amazing array or healthy (and naughty) snacks. For those who aren't into lentils, you can always look to such delicacies as gluten free chocolate and raspberry brownies. Healthy doesn't have to equal fun-free. If you're short on time, there is an extensive range of take home meals from pies and lasagnas to curries. However, it does help if you have rather healthy bank balance too...

Eh Gad! Yet another dangerous venue…read more Dangerous in the fact that there is so much good stuff to buy, and the costs add up fast. Granted, it's no so bad as Thomas Dux, which is purely evil, as one walks in and has the "I want that, this, and the other, and come out with the wallet $300 lighter, when you originally only wanted a snack. Anyway, an array of organic and non commercial Olives, fruit juices, sauces, spices, condiments, cheeses, pre prepared meals, dairy and meat products and an array of other health foods and various treats. There is even a fruit and vegetable section here, and they stock, some of the best commercial food stocks available- IE chicken, beef, vege, and fish, and no, we're defiantly not talking about "Campbell's" here. It's at the higher priced end of the market, but one will always find great take home meals including salads, pasta's and other dishes. A great place to get some great quality produce, but just remember to take out a second mortgage on the house if you want to shop here.

I owe the discovery of this fantastic little business to my partner. He brought me here to have a…read morelook at some great organic produce near to where we live. This is a beautiful little store. There is a great range of organic and fair trade food from veggies to milk, and eggs to olive oil. Asparagus, apples, oranges and corn are all really cheap at this time of the year and it was great to see that organic produce is only a little more expensive than the industrial fruit and veggies that we buy in the supermarkets. There were a few finds that made this organic store really special. They have Mount Zero Olive Oil for around $16 (at least $2 cheaper than what I found in the CBD), and they also stock galangal. This is a type of ginger that is used a lot in Thai cooking and that has consistently eluded me in my shopping. They also have a little coffee and drink section up the front that produces fruit smoothies and iced chai among other beverages. There is seating out the front, and the atmosphere of the store is a pleasant and health-conscious one. Something we can all be happy with.

Quality/Quantity - Got a liter of OJ, which was actually…read morecheaper than soda... Decent beer and wine section, see pictures. Atmosphere - One of their small formats "corner store." Almost like a large convenience store format. Cut and pasted from their website, "It's like a regular ALDI. Only a bit smaller. And a bit closer. It's super convenient. With fancy bread, meals to go, sushi, and so on. Ok so maybe it's not exactly like a regular ALDI. But it's still good. And it's still different. And the prices are still low." Parking garage is available, but we walked. Free 1 hour parking after spending $30. Open 7 days a week from 8:30am to 8pm. Service - Good refund and return policy, see picture. Cut and pasted from their website, "If you're not completely satisfied with one of our everyday grocery items or Special Buys, you can return it for a refund or replacement within 60 days. Simply bring the product back to any ALDI store with proof of purchase (eg. receipt, bank statement, warranty card, credit card statement), ideally with the product packaging. Our friendly staff will then assist you with a refund or replacement." Price - Sorry, I can't remember, but it was inexpensive. Well at least less expensive and healthier than soda. Owner Comment - Congrats on your success since 1946 with your 11,235+ worldwide locations. And since 2001 with 580 locations in Australia. We shopped your brand in Spain often.

Now lets be honest, a supermarket is a supermarket but unlike your local and woolies, ALDI achieves…read moreprices that those store could not beat. I frequent ALDI when i need large quantities of the necessities. I stock up on long life milk (1L for $1), Flour (1kg for 89c) and even their (sometimes hilarious) European branded items taste similar if not exactly the same as their relatively more expense brother and sisters. European branded Nutri-Grain will only set you back a couple bucks instead of $7 or $8 (What are they actually thinking? It's cereal god-dammit!), so invest a visit to ALDI. You actually collect your items from the very crates and boxes they are delivered in. Only downside is they dont sell tofu and vegan products, but hey, I'm happy to walk out of their with whatever i can. Saves me a fortune every week!

I had traveled all around Australia so I didn't want to tote the goodies I was bringing back to the…read moreStates with me until I was at my last stop. Since Melbourne was my last stop, Coles was my last stop the night before I left for my vegemite, twists, shapes, and tim-tams, among many other things. Am struck by how successful self-check-out is in this country, as absolutely no one really likes it in America.

This place is always packed! The fact that the train line runs next door to its location certainly…read moreadds to its hustle and bustle. In saying this, this must be why Coles Melbourne Central has one of the quickest and most efficient self-service check out aisle I have ever come across. Because of the amount of traffic that parades through here on any give day they have Marshalls in fluro vests controlling the flow and making sure there is no delays that could potentially hold up a line of 20-30 customers at one time. I must say that their range of stock doesn't offer the biggest variety compared to other supermarket chains, but if you are just looking to run in and purchase the essentials they are great for speedy service.

We recently spent a few weeks in Melbourne, and I was here every few days for coffee, groceries,…read morework, or all three. Hidden away down a downtown alley, this place is awesome! Such a great vibe with all you could really want from a grocery store and a great coffee spot. There were plenty of tables inside and out, and the staff were all really friendly. Prices were as high as expected but worth it for the quality of groceries and household items. The coffee was also excellent! I think the only downside is no wifi; it is listed but does not work. Not a huge deal, I just tethered my phone.

Here is an organic grocer that still has that new car smell. The guys have only been open 4 days…read morebut quickly established themselves as a valuable addition to the Southbank community. Southbank has been a bit of a grocery wasteland with ample convenience stores but no real alternatives for healthy and fresh food. In steps Broad Bean with their selection of fresh food and groceries. As expected organic supplies are pricier than the average store but given the lack of alternatives and the very high prices charged around Southbank they are a very welcome and appreciated. With a beautiful looking store, friendly staff and good selection I'll be ducking in occasionally to check out their wares.

So, everyone has seen or visited the self serve nuts and dried fruit section at their local…read moresupermarket. Well, times the size & variety by 20! The Source bulk foods has everything you can think of. From Corn flakes to Kapai Puku to Organic Olive oil to Coffee to Chocolate Freckles. There is around 400 products to buy from. The concept is really cool as you can buy as much or as little as you would like. All you need to do is grab a few brown paper bags scoop up your goodies and remember to write down your items code on the bag so it is easier at the checkout. They also stock jars and bottles for you to buy so you can empty out your bags and put whatever you bought in there. I found the staff really smiley, chatty and helpful and will definitely be back for more whole food goodness.

Want nuts?.... This place has plenty. It also has almost anything else you can imagine from Olive…read moreOils to cleaning products and everything in between including seeds, grains, cereals, flour, rice, paleo products, superfoods, honey, oils, confectionary, yummy snacks, personal care and more. They have over 400 bulk products you can browse. They have helpful staff and to be honest the only issue i have is that i always leave with more than i intended to because of the selection of yummy goodness. I find myself returning ever couple of days to top up and try new things. I suggest you get yourself down there and start "scooping"