In London, Oxford Street is a terrifying place. It is fit to bursting with hard headed shopping…read moreprofessionals who have been reared on the dog eat dog mentality. It was a joy to find Bondi Junction's Oxford Street is metaphorically (as well as geographically) a million miles from this. On the Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of each week it plays host to a food and farmer's market, with the addition of artisan stalls on the Wednesday and Friday. There is a light-heartedness to these pop-up stalls, with the fruit and veg men playfully vying with the bearded bread stall men for trade, while the cookie stall man enthusiastically tells anyone who'll listen about his new recipes (one cookie recipe even used bacon). It's as much about shooting the breeze with passers-by as selling delicious food. I ate at the Lebanese tent and haven't been able to get the kebbe wrap out of my head since. All the ingredients were just as flavoursome and authentic as all the unpronounceable names on the board which I had to mutter not to look like too much like an uncultured foreigner.

I always seem to stumble upon these markets - even though they happen 3 times a week in Bondi…read moreJunction Mall.... I don't know why i feel it's "special" to catch them.... but it does.... maybe because it's a huge contrast to the massive Westfield shopping mall 3 minutes walk up the road.... or maybe because you can find produce that comes from a "farm" and you meet the "grower" that it seems almost novel or quaint in the 21st century... The markets have a mix of flowers, fruits and veggies, homemade breads, takeaway foods and sometime even pedigree puppies. Everything is housed under large white canapees and it's a fun place to browse of try local treats. You're not going to find any bargains.... but you will enjoy the experience...

Used to be amazing but changed owners in January 2022 and the quality of fruit & vegetables has…read moredeteriorated dramatically. Plus they have gone back to everything in plastic and unnecessary packaging.

Today, I went to buy some fruits from that shop. I was really disappointed with check out operator…read moreor cash register worker. She was being rude with me.

There are two Divines in this shopping centre. One is on the ground floor and dealing with…read moresandwiches and smoothies, and the another one is upstairs and it's fruits shops & greengrocers. Next door is economical supermarket ALDI, so always those two shops are competing over the prices, which is very good for shoppers. This shop is open pretty much long hours and I like it. Business Hours: M 7:00am-8:00pm T 7:00am-7:30pm W 7:00am-7:30pm Th7:00am-9:oopm F 7:00am-7:30pm Sa7:00am-7:00pm Su7:00am-7:00pm

This tiny 'island' inside Eastgate shopping centre gets a visit from me every day thanks to their…read morechicken schnitzel wraps - just $4.50. They can be a little inconsistent in terms of filling. For instance, one wrap might have one sliver of schnitzel, while another may have three, so make sure you specify which one you want or you may be disappointed. A selection of savoury salads, and a vibrant tropical fruit salad that looks like it could transport you straight to some balmy tropical island. Partner it with a choice of yoghurts, or throw in a chocolate covered strawberry for good measure. A range of gourmet toasted sangas... and wraps extend to red or smoked salmon, vegetarian, turkey, ham and plain chook. The home made pastas look like they've come fresh from an Italian mama's kitchen - in fact, it's possible they have - and I've no doubt they taste as good as they look because they sell out pronto. I haven't indulged because pasta and my belly just don't get along. Wash it all down with a fresh fruit juice concoction of your choice. And make a daily bee-line for this healthy island in a sea of fast food Bondi Junction junk.

If you're ever in Woollahra and you're craving fresh fruit and vegetables, you need to stop by…read moreQueen Street and visit the Queen Street Fruit Shop. This is the best place to get the freshest seasonal fruits and the best quality vegetables you'll find in Sydney. Their shop fits right into the quaint village look of Queen St and the staff makes the experience of visiting this shop even better. While choosing your favourite fruits and veggies, the friendly staff will be at hand to serve you and answer any questions you might have regarding their produce. High quality produce with high quality staff definitely makes this a high quality store!

I go there for 2 things:…read more 1. Eggs 2. Lina's Lebanese I love the different stalls depending on what calendar event is coming up. Eg. Easter, Christmas, etc The organisers could do a lot better but what do I know abt running the markets? There's a nice feeling abt the ppl there. But I don't speak w every stall holder. It's unfortunate that I just go there and leave. I like wandering and taking my time going from stall to stall. The stalls are definitely more interesting than the shops in the mall.

Under the soothing shade cloths over Bondi Junction mall every Wednesday and Thursday a marvellous…read moremarketplace springs up and offers top quality produce, often from the very hand that grew it. It's not all just produce though, with hand-crafted stationery, soaps, jewellery and clothes on offer as well. To me it's all about the food here. I mean there are some lovely clothes etc but nothing you couldn't purchase from any of the surrounding shops. Buying a fresh organic bunch of spinach from someone who picked it that morning, however, or freshly-baked bread from the bakers? Without trying to sound like a sound bite from a tacky commercial, those things are priceless.

The prices are high, but I expect to pay a bit more for some of the higher quality brands they…read morecarry. Why, then, two stars? The service here, or lack thereof, is appalling, even by Australian standards. I can't tell you how many times I've known what I want, but I can't get anyone to unlock/open the cabinet for me because they are too busy having a 30 minute conversation with a friend at the cash register/front counter. And the organization and layout is another pet peeve. I buy all my supplements online now at iHerb. Great prices, super convenient. Maybe Australian retailers will get their shit together one of these days, but I am not counting on it. This place is a definite pass in my book.

Dr Earth Go Vita is a mouthful of a name, it is true. I think it's co-branding or something…read more Whatever, I'm going to stick with Dr Earth! This "health & wellness" supplier has been around for a long time and stock a great range of big name brands like Blackmores as well as lesser known ones. They mainly stick with vitamins, natural cosmetics and homeopathic medicines, but do have a fair amount of food and definitely all the basics for a healthy kitchen. You can get your bulk oils etc here as well as exotic-sounding but standard health shop fare like tempeh, manuka honey, goat's yoghurt and protein bars. They have a great loyalty programme with 21% off everything in the store for card holders on certain days (join their email list for info) on top of the discount card holders receive anyway.

Open till late. Also in front of this supermarket, there is Harris Farm Markets open till late, so…read moreit's very convenient for shopping everything. Clean and comfortable atmosphere to spend time.

It does not feel right being the first writer to review this Coles Supermarket. Now having…read morediscovered this Coles, I feel rather lucky to come to Yoga inside the shopping centre where this supermarket is situated once a week; and on this I always make a visit to Coles at Westfield Bondi Junction without fail. Pity they don't award Qantas Frequent Flyer Points for purchases over $30 like their major competitor does. The airy ambience and bright lighting is so welcoming. Love the fresh fruit display as you walk in. Fresh quality fruit, and ever so welcoming. Love a kilo of Red Delicious Apples ($5.50) in particular, they're juicy as. I stock up on these for the next few days ahead. The pizza bar right near the sit down (or take away) sushi bar and cafe is just amazing. I have tried the meat lovers and tropicana pizzas ($5 a slice in the past), and today I enjoyed a full serve of some Peri Peri Chicken Pizza ($5) while killing some time prior to an important dentists appointment. Generous pieces of chicken with the right amount of tangy sauce, with a few pieces of sun dried tomato succumbed to the senses and hit the spot at around 11am. These ingredients are clearly fresh, and they combine well with the cheese - mmmm swiss cheese. Today, there were samples of this and the grilled haloumi and pumpkin pizza for free - such a filling lunch in itself. There were also free samples of some hot chicken curry pie, and in the deli section some beautiful meats and cheeses to try. You do not feel like you've stepped into a supermarket when in these areas, and the service is friendly and consistently good. You can even pay for your groceries at the pizza bar. Coconut water never seems to escape you at this particular Coles either. I stock up (as best as possible) on 1 litre bottles of coconut water from here despite the constant fluctuations on prices (inflation, excuse me) with an abundance of these always on special. I need such for my daily green elixir that appears to be working, although not in areas of my body where I really want (and need it to) as of late. You can move quickly in the self service checkouts too. Come here for: * Piping hot pizza slices for five bucks - tick. * Free food samples (if you're lucky) - tick, tick. * Fresh fruit - tick, tick, tick. * Coconut water at inflated prices - tick, tick, tick, tick.

The pyramids of oranges, lemons, apples and pears leap out at you from Maloneys. So much cleaner,…read morebetter presented and well stocked with delicious delicacies that many other Australian supermarkets, it is a pleasure to go grocery shopping here. Plastic tubs of dried fruits and nuts tower on one side of the entry, and fruit and veg on the other. Rows of uniform leeks, beetroots and carrots are crying out to be whizzed up into soups or sizzled into stir fries. I could spend hours exploring their shelves laden with organic oats, lentils, muesli and all manner of other amazing produce. The emphasis here is very much Australian, and they have a wide selection of organic goods here too. What makes Maloneys extra-special is their staff. Extremely friendly and chatty, helpful and efficient. When I reached the checkout, the guy serving me recommended that I buy a different type of passion fruit which was on special offer, thereby saving me about $3. He also helped me pick the ripest avocados and was extremely friendly. I think a shopping experience at Maloneys can best be epitomised by the jar of free sweets they have sitting at each checkout, and the fact they didn't mind that I took two.

Great fresh produce and wonderful prepared foods. Enjoyed the ready green juice selection and…read moresalads.

I really like to visit Woolworths Bondi Junction. They always keep fresh flowers at the entrance…read moreand make this place pretty. Today, I found this unique flowers. I have no idea how you call this flowers but it's so pretty. Even I have never seen these flowers at any other shops even at the florist. Nice! You can buy bunch of flowers, boxed flowers and plants.