The Olde Apple Shed is pretty much exactly what it says it is. It's a shed that they sell apples…read moreout of. You can get apple varieties based on the season, and apple juice and cakes are also available. As well as that they sell other local produce. Local sauces (including apple) and olive oils can also be found in the "shed". It's a little place so there's not much more to say. The lady who served us was lovely and let us know about items they didn't have in stock right at that time, but would do in the future. If you like apples then this is obviously a must. If not then there are other things as well.

Worst apple pie we have ever tasted. They used a savory type pasty and no sugar with the apples…read more Sour and dreadful! Also they take cash only no eftpos, very odd.

It's been a while since I have been up to this side of Mount Barker. I am totally kicking myself…read morethat I have missed out on this place for the last 6 months. Murray Valley Beef Producers is like a butcher supermarket. It's pretty big! You will find all sorts of meats and seafood here. You will also find a range of processed items, like sausages, schnitzels, spring rolls, and marinated meats. There is quite a selection of different cuts to choose from depending on the animal. What I was impressed with was the quality of the cuts. In particular the ribs. I was looking for beef ribs for a Brazilian style bbq I was planning for the weekend. This butcher stocked yearling ribs with a good amount of meat on them. Some butchers cut off the belly part just over the ribs; which annoys me as the ribs then not have much meat on them. Well, not here! They are very meaty and really good quality. Best part was they were really well priced as well! Only around $15 for 1.3kg. Schwing! I also bought a pack of pepper Texan style snags which were lovely. Very meaty, not too much fat and really juicy! So, I know that Mount Barker is a little out of the way for most. But, if you have freezer space, I would recommend checking it out and stocking up here. Especially if you like quality very cheap!

This is such a great little market, though it's not so much little as it is sprawling, so you feel…read morelike you're shopping in a few different places rather than the one market. There is everything you could possibly want--candles, jams, sauces, dukahs, wines, plants, cakes, clothing, bric-a-brac, handicrafts, art, wood turning, jumble, garden and farm tools, jewelry, toys, food and so much more. Everyone is very friendly and happy, and it's a very positive sort of place. Prices of items vary enormously, which is understandable considering the variety of items for sale. This is definitely a market I'll be going back to. The market is open on the third Saturday of every month, from 7am to 12noon.

Great selection of dried whole foods. Plenty of flour type, gluten free foods, dining area to enjoy…read morefood cooked in the store. Detergents, salts, milk alternatives, clothes, essential oils, organic produce, wooden knickknacks and toys. Children's and games area too!! A little gem tucked away in the adaide hills. Great place to grab a bite!!

Before the entry into the main German Town in Hahndorf sits a large Vegetable Market. I am a big…read moresupporter of purchasing my fruit and veg from local sources. At the Hahndorf Vegetable Garden they try their best to source all of their stock from local suppliers. This family business has grown over the years. They recently refurbished the store and made it a lot larger and offer many more products. It has almost turned into a small supermarket. They stock flours, pastas, sauces, rices, everything you need really. If you want to avoid the big supermarket chains, this is your one stop shop now. The only thing they don't stock is toilet paper, toothpaste, cleaning fluids and the like. All of the produce I have purchased from here have been fresh and have lasted a long time. I sometimes find when I purchase vegetables from the Supermarket they spoil fast. I would like to point out the best produce that I have found at this store is the fruit. In particular the stone fruit when it is in season. You can smell the fruit when you walk in the store. My father always taught me that if your fruit smells good, it will generally taste good. And so far that theory has proven to be correct. So if you are in the hills and need a fruit fix, check it out!

This is a great small business which is growing every time we go there. As a second destination…read morewhen the central markets are too much effort, Hahndorf Veggie Garden delivers fresh fruit, veggies and herbs, small-goods, meat, dairy, bread, coffee etc at good prices. Being in the hills, it's convenient for us and has all our favourite hills brands so we visit at least once every month or so; but we have friends who venture up from the burbs to get bulk veggies. They also sell lump charcoal, plants, and have a baked good section out the front. Worth a visit, and while you're up there, grab some local Adelaide Hills wine from one of the wineries nearby.

This is a pretty damn bit Woolies, a chain known for big shops. It's nicely set out, there's…read moreplenty of space in the aisles - you won't be stuck if two people with trolleys are having a chat while you're trying to get down the other end. The staff are pretty nice. I hadn't really spent much time in the area, but after having a quick chat with the checkout chick while she was swiping all my groceries I had a pretty good list of decent places to go and eat in the area.

First, I have to say that if you're looking for a Woolies with a bottle shop, then don't go here…read more This Woolies is well set out, with all the usual supermarket goodies you'd expect in a Woolworths supermarket. It never seems that busy, which is great if you're in a rush. They have a good range of specialty products too, like proper mozzerella cheese. The fresh food section is nice and big, and all the produce looks fresh and vibrant. My only issue is no bottle shop! I don't drink that often, but it's so much easier to be able to duck into the bottle shop after I finish shopping for my groceries if I need to!

We booked in online for the deluxe high tea. The basement had a great atmosphere. The food was…read moredelightful and they were kid-friendly. The staff were friendly and the experience was lovely. The tea didn't have some of the flavours advertised but our groups aren't tea experts so that wasn't a knock against them for my group. The food made with their cheese was absolutely top tier. Would highly recommend. Don't have lunch beforehand though as you won't be able to enjoy all of the lovely food.

My brother in laws family goes here all the time to get their cheese…read more A cute quaint cheese shop and cafe along the tourist main street of Hahndorf. They have cheese tasting too and the staff were friendly.

Aldi... is a weird store. If you haven't heard of the major supermarket chain, it is because it is…read morestill rather new in South Australia. They started rolling out the stores early 2016. But, Aldi was originally from Germany and now spans internationally. I have been meaning to check out the store for a long time. I have heard stories about what they sell in this store. What will you find here? Well.... "Simplee Noodles" which kinda look exactly like Maggi noodles. Then there is "Expressi Coffee Capsules" which kinda looks exactly like Nespresso Coffee Capsules. It's like they copy the exact packaging and then just change the name. Not sure how they get away with it with Intellectual Property and Copyrights. But, maybe there is some psychology behind it? Like, are we so used to buying these bigger "brands" we more inclined to buy them when we recognise the colour and shape of the branding? It's not all copies here though. They do stock real brands here too. I saw Nutella and Coke being sold here. The thing I think that makes Aldi successful is just the real cheap prices. As for quality? Well, I got some frozen potato wedges to give them a go. They are ok. Did not really taste different to major brands. But, the thing that makes me nervous is that I do not know where they were manufactured? The labels say that their head office is in NSW and doesn't really say where the product is being made. There is a whole fresh fruit & veg section. Some of the price tags say that the produce is from South Australia. But, then the label has the NSW sticker on it. I asked the staff about it and he said it is a generic label they use from head office. Should we trust what they put on the labels? I am a skeptic and don't trust corporate giants. So, I don't think I will be buying any other food from here. But I might buy plastic bags or cleaning products. Not sure? There is just too much ambiguity here and it makes me uneasy.

What can I say, Chocolate @ No. 5 is one of my favourite dessert cafe's in Adelaide…read more Waffles to die for, velvety hot chocolate's and very friendly staff. Amazing premium chocolate! The interior is delightfully cosy, regardless of the weather outside. A trip to Hahndorf wouldn't be complete without a visit!

It took me awhile to spot this place. It's not easy to drive down the main street in Hahndorf and…read morelook at the shops when you're searching for a specific place, even if you do know the number. It's a very narrow road, made more narrow by the fact that cars are parked along it pretty much the whole way on both sides. So once I finally worked out where this place was, I was really very desperate for a milkshake and a break. OMFG. What a great place! The menu, while not huge, is packed full of extremely appetizing foods and drinks. The chocolate milkshake I had might well be the best I ever experience. It's hard to describe how good it is. I did get a couple of the handmade chocolates to try, and like the milkshake, they were delicious. Service here is excellent. Really friendly. The shop itself is a converted house, and it's beautiful. It really is. It's surprisingly large. If you look at it from the street, you'll have no idea how many people can fit into this palace of chocolatey pleasure. I'm another who would give this place ten stars. Or more.