In 1962, after a lifelong family association with fruit, veges and deli's around Brisbane, Perry…read morePanos opened Perry's Fruit Market in Wynnum. Today, Perry's is still a household name and hugely popular with the locals. I admit I don't go there everytime I need something as I'm a bit of an opportunistic shopper, but every couple of weeks I specifically head there for a couple of boxes of goods. There are some things I just know: the tomatoes and apples will be good and cheap, the avo's will be close to ripe, the fresh herbs are big and lush and I can pull right up to the door. The staff carry the boxes to the cars for anyone who wants or needs that and I just talked myself into going there more often.

This independently owned and operated store in the Seven Day Markets shopping centre in Manly is a…read morelittle gem. Some items cost more but it's always there for me; from 6am to 10pm seven days a week, all year round - that's incredible. It has a great range and it's obvious that owner Alan has a love of smallgoods and deli items; it has a well stocked delicatessen and I often drop in to pick up some really nice olives or yoghurt; there are even specialty items like lovely pastas. OK, I'm sounding like a foodie and maybe I am a bit, but what I'm not is a snob with it; that turns me off. There's no pretention in this place but there's lots of friendly service, a community rewards program and a damn good range of goods for a little local shop.

From the owner: Here at IGA Manly Village, we pride ourselves on our personalised customer service to ensure your…read moreshopping experience is a pleasure.