I love the nostalgia of the amazing architecture, mixed with very modern shops and lively crowds…read more Spent a good amount of time at one of the craft and artisan made shops, then had some tea at an adorable cafe called Cielo. Even if you do not want to shop, this place is worth a quick walk through to appreciate its old world charm.

Now the Adelaide Arcade is a destination in its own right, did you know that? Not just as a…read moreshopping centre, but as a historic building of interest. I should know, one of my first jobs out of school was working at the Industrial First Aid Service which was upstairs at the Adelaide Arcade where I used to put aspirin into aspirin jars, stick on the labels and place them into First Aid Kits; and need I mention that was in the last century! Yes, well, the actual Arcade itself was built long before that - in fact around about one hundred and fourteen years before I was born in 1885. The history web page will tell you they threw the place up almost as fast as a catwalk model throws up her Christmas dinner, and it has been a destination for the refined shopper ever since. Adelaide has a great deal of old historic buildings but nothing quite like the Adelaide Arcade. It is a rather lovely spot and sort of similar to the Queen Victoria Building in Sydney, if you stretch your imagination just a touch. The difference is that the QVB in Sydney sat idle and filled with the poop of pigeons for decades, while the Adelaide Arcade has been operating since it opened. If you have time you should go up onto the rarely visited first floor and have a look in their little museum, it's a cute little spot with some significant information on show. Free of charge and fine for kids. In fact it's a special spot that you can take the kids and help them feel they've had something special that will cost you nothing. Kids as young as six or seven upwards will enjoy the display as long as you can drum up a little enthusiasm for it yourself. I've taken a couple of pictures of the FREE permanent exhibition for you to appreciate so you know what you are looking for, do check them out. Read up at the 'history' section of their website before you go so you can brag knowledge to the kids (or guests) before going - they'll think you're a star! http://www.adelaidearcade.com.au

City Cross is located in Rundle Mall, with entrances from Gawler Place and Grenfell St also…read more It is a really nice, clean shopping centre with a food court and many cafes and retailers. Upstairs you will find Billy Baxters, a post office and Harvey Norman. I believe there is also a party supplies store but I have never paid much attention to it. You can also access the post office from the escalators leading up from Gawler Place. Downstairs, there are fashion retailers such as Hotline and the popular Bardot. There is also Charlesworth Nuts (yum!) and Boost Juice, among a few eating and drinking options. Daily Bread is really nice, so is Oporto. There is also Indian and Sushi available, as well as your KFC and Hungry Jacks Express. The place has plenty of fresh air and the food court doesn't get stuffy. I won't comment too much on the toilets, however. All I will say is they need to get their act together. On the up side, City Cross has a wide range of stores, making it one of the better places to shop. Just don't go to the toilet.

My primary experience with City Cross, is using the place as a thoroughfare to get from Grenfell…read moreStreet to Rundle Mall and vice versa. City Cross is a big food court flanked by retail outlets. The food varies a bit, but isn't bad overall. The food outlets frequently change hands and theme here, and based on its location (and likely rent), it doesn't surprise me. This changes things up a bit though. One week some place will be doing stir-fry burritos, the next it'll be donuts. I like the layout of the food court as well. You don't feel as if you're packed into a big set of troughs here as levels and options for seating vary from couches to bars. Most of the stores in the complex are the type that benefit most from walk-by traffic. So, people coming in to eat and commuters making their way through have plenty of opportunity to distract themselves and dispose of their cash between bites.

I agree with John, this place is alright. Honestly, I was expecting a very dodgy local shopping…read morecentre, complete with dirty floors and bad lighting, and what I got was the complete opposite of that. There's an awesome little deli in there, a few places to get fresh fruits and vegetables, the very nice looking cinema, a few cafes, and really, it's got everything you would probably need if it were the only shopping centre you used. Parking, for me at least, can be a bit of a pain to find, but it's not too bad. There's parking underneath, but plenty outside as well.

The Mitcham shopping centre is a social and shopping hub of the Mitcham area. Having undergone…read morerenovations a few years ago after a serious amount of fire damage, the centre has expanded from what was a bit of a dingy, tacked on mall to a vibrant retail community. The variety is what sticks out most in the Mitcham Square. It differs from other shopping centres around Adelaide like the Burnside Village in its family orientation and diversity. It's a cliché, there's probably something for everyone in the family in the centre, from kids and adult fashion, to toy and gadget stores, to the supermarket and cafes. Not to mention the impeccable Wallis Cinema upstairs. It has some history too. If you head along with the kids make sure to check out the big fiberglass whale outside in the courtyard. His name is squirt and he's a favourite of the locals. Everyone's had a play on Squirt.

I really like the North Adelaide; it's a clean airy shopping centre that has everything from a gym,…read moreFoodland, fruit and veg grocery, bakery, newsagency, to restaurants and cafes. Although it isn't my local, I am there quite a bit. Located on O'Connell St North Adelaide, it is accessible and convenient. Furthermore, there is onsite parking which is free for the first two hours - and for some reason whenever I park here, whether it's a Tuesday afternoon or a Saturday night, it's never full! It's always busy, but never full. There are always available spots, which is amazing because finding on-street parking during peak times can be a bitch. The place is complete with restrooms and best of all, Outback Jacks is just upstairs! Finally, what I love most about North Adelaide Village is that it's open late (restaurants, Foodland, and cafes) and you can get everything done in just one easy trip!

The North Adelaide Village, just like North Adelaide, is definitely posh-ville. Which I'm not…read moresaying is a bad thing. Because it means there are some really gorgeous boutique style stores available here. I absolutely love walking past the stores here and falling in love with the dresses in the window every time I do. There's some good places to have a coffee and breakfast also. There's a lot of things available here, but I recommend going to look at the beautiful fashion stores!

Adelaide is blessed with a great market! We stayed two blocks away and so were able to take…read moreadvantage of the great offerings here. You'll get the best of local meat, dairy, seafood, wine and veg with knowledgeable vendors who are super passionate about Aussie goods. We tried Tuckshop for a cheap & delicious snack, Big Table for a filling breaker and grabbed charcuterie, cheese and wine from other stalls for a night in. In addition to local options, one of the cheesemongers had Epoisses which is my very favorite ever!! Don't miss it!

The most amazing market!! Every type of food vendor you can imagine!! From fresh fruits and…read morevegetables, to pastas, meats and seafood to bakeries, sandwiches and so much more!! A foodies heaven!! Can spend hours browsing and eating!!!! Really nice vendors!!!

This shopping centre is between work and home so I often drop in Woolies, Dan Murphy's or Marden…read moreFruit Market. A sign apologises for any inconvenience during the upgrade but I can't see or know what management have planned. There used to be a toy shop and new shoe shop but these closed recently and no new businesses. The other shops still here are: Marden Dry Cleaners Paws for Pets at Marden Barbershop St Peters Rotary Rummage SpecSavers All-in-one Discount Store Commonwealth Bank Gas Worksmarden Show Red-C Salon Marden Shoe Repairs (Key cutting too and you can even buy & recharge your bus Metroticket) National Hearing Care Fruita Bella Faircut Meat Service Marden Continental the Big Bite snack bar Marden Health Foods L&N Massage Leon's Hair Studio Stylist Professional Tailors (alterations and repairs) Pink Lotus Furniture Australia Post Marden Florest Metro Newsagency Marden Fish Cafe Crusty's Bakehouse nyu Sakura Marden Yes Asian Supermarket National Pharmacies National Pharmacies Optical Dressing Station full figure 10 to 26 M. M. Fashions bare basics (lingerie sleepwear and hosiery) Cemons hair and beauty Bendigo Bank Amcal Pharmacy There are plenty of parks too.

The only reason I'm giving the Marden Shopping Centre 2 stars is because it's right across the road…read morefrom me and because it has a Dan Murphys. Otherwise, it's pretty useless. There's a Woolworths which I go to, but it isn't very big. There's a seedy looking fish & chips place, and a couple of fresh food places (but why bother when there's a Woolworths?). There's also a hairdressers and a couple clothing stores. Again, nothing special. Food and alcohol is the only reason I go there.

Unley Shopping Centre is a decent sized suburban mall with two big supermarkets, speciality grocers…read moreand butchers as well as some clothing stores and eateries to mix it up a bit. The Centre is filled with high ceilings, natural light and is always kept clean and in great condition. Parking is ample and free and surprisingly spacious for a suburban carpark. I'm a fan of the variety in the centre and how it is a one stop shop for people on a mission.

One major plus point of Unley Shopping is the huge outdoor carpark and it's free!…read more Find your car a nice happy spot, and venture out to the centre for your groceries needs, postal, shoppings, grab a foot long sandwich, do your hair and even book that European flight at the travel agency- the centre's got it all. Venture even further to the surrounding areas. You'll find my favourite op shop Aggies, the Unley library, restaurants, and more recycled boutiques on the strip lanes of Unley Road. I enjoy coming here, plus if I want to venture further, I drive along Arthur St and find my way to Hyde Park. Another adventure awaits me....and another Yelp review.....

Most days you'll find me hanging out in this "mall"…read more I add parentheses because it's not a) lit with fluorescent bulbs b) full of teenagers or c) packed with chain stores. In fact, it's a lovely open air thoroughfare lined with quaint / useful / delicious stuff. First there's the ALL DAY BREAKFAST at Uncle Albert's Cafe (I stand by the all caps excitement); then there's the local Coles, which I actually like and they know us there; then there's coffee and baked goods; gifts; magazines and books; and a travel agent if you want to book an impromptu trip to Paris while on a sugar high. Ahem. Yeah. Nice!

Norwood Mall is located just opposite Cibo's on the parade, right next to Dillon's. First of all,…read moreif you don't find a parking space on the side of the road, there's heaps at the back of Norwood Mall. There's a rather small Coles in here and a random mix of other shops like souvenir and gift shops, chocolate shops, a newsagents, a dry cleaner etc. My favourite place is the greengrocer right at the entrance (when you come to the Parade). They often have great deals and better prices than supermarkets, plus all their fruit and veggies are really fresh. If you continue walking you'll find a great fresh pasta shop on your left, followed by a nice little gift shop that sells things like candles, soaps, cards etc. Another tip is the newsagents in the middle of Norwood Mall; they usually have a large table outside with heaps of books that are hugely discounted. Worth having a look at!

Rundle Mall Plaza is a stylish old grey building on the outside and a hub for computer lovers and…read moregamers on the inside because it houses shops like JB Hi Fi and Apple and other computer game stores, along with the usual feast of clothing stores and beauty shops. It used to be the David Jones building many years ago. There is a large newsagent that has a lot of stationery and upstairs you have Spotlight and Harris Scarfes which is a uniquely South Australian department store often selling clothing, housewares and kitchenware at pretty good sale prices. I recently saved a couple of hundred dollars on a cast iron cooking pan here so I think it is pretty good. I have purchased many a DVD and CD from the JB Hi Fie store and have enjoyed a quiet coffee up the back of the foyer in the cafe.

Great location, and pretty much everything you'll need. I don't know what parking is like, here…read morethough, as the only time I've been here in the last decade, I walked from my hotel on South Terrace. If you're shopping for jewellery, this is probably one of the better hotspots for that sort of stuff, as every second shop appears to be a jeweller, inside and out. There are some great shops. JB Hifi, EB Games, Lincraft, Myer, pretty much everything you'll find here. I didn't remember there being so much stuff here, but there is. The food court has a lot of variety, which I wasn't expecting.