K-Food is like the Adelaide CBD's equivalent to 7-Eleven. I'm not too sure why 7-Eleven never…read morebranched out into Adelaide, but K-Food seems to be an appropriate response to Adelaide's 24 hour convenience needs. It seems like every few months more and more of these stores are popping up in new locations (albeit sometimes in very close proximity) - and I'm glad to see that business is thriving. What can be said about K-Food? They have everything you'd expect from a 24 hour convenience store, namely plenty of junk food, sodas, cigarettes, and personal necessities like pain-killers - a lot of things you shouldn't be having late at night! But the fact that they're there saves you from waiting until morning to get your late night fix, and that's a reality I'm pretty happy with. The thing I like particularly about this location is that the staff is always good to talk to - especially when the streets quiet down and the majority of the weekend warriors have called it a night. Not too long ago I came into K-Food late one night after playing a gig, and the store clerk and I spoke for almost 30 minutes about the Misfits and the evolution of punk music, as well as exchanging our band contacts. I've also had great conversations with a lot of the other store clerks here too, and it seems like the personnel at this shop is all-round good people. It's tough working the graveyard shift, especially with all the drunken hooligans making things even more difficult. So if you're feeling nice, go in and have a chat and make they're night a little more entertaining!

Oh K-Food! If it wasn't for you I may have passed out from dehydration when only a red bull will…read moredo. I may have suffered stink-breath (and the associated social rejection), if it wasn't for your chewy range waiting and ready to freshen my mouth in between brushes. I may have felt purposeless without your aisles to peruse in repeated circles, looking for that perfect munchie that will complete me. Of course I only visit you at 2am when these simple things seem like a matter of life and death. So for being open 24-7, I thankyou. In a nutshell - I heart my Kwik E Mart!

This little Asian Market made me a little sad. It is in a brand, spanking new building, with new…read morefridges, shelving and all the trimmings, but it just seems too organised and sterile for an Asian Market. When I go into one of these stores, usually my inner ninja-samurai senses (sort of like a spidey sense) want to immerse myself in crazy products that will no doubt have an odd furry texture and taste like dirty socks....but this is a good thing! I have been in many, MANY Asian Marts of this size and they have jam packed about 6 times the stock into the same space. Yes, you can hardly turn down the ailes and if you graze your arm on the rusty shelving you will probably need a large needle, but all of that adds to the experience and the escapism of the store. If you are just looking for the basics or something different from the normal supermarket stuff then you will find what you are looking for, but thats about it.

Family Mart is a brand new addition to Glynburn Plaza, specialising in imported Korean groceries…read more I'm very happy to see yet another Korean store pop up on this side of town, as I no longer have to go all the way into town to get Asian groceries! The shop has a large selection of frozen goods, including dumplings, seafood and desserts. They stock all the sauces and seasonings you'd ever need to create a Korean feast at home, not to mention an entire fridge of kimchi. Just looking at it made me want to gorge on its garlicky goodness. Also mentionable is the number of snacks and sweets they have in store, and the shop has almost every Korean 2 minute and cup noodle variety there is. As the business is very new (only a few weeks old by my count), they are yet to decide with certainty what times the shop will be in operation. The shop assistant told me that they are open from 9am to 8pm, but this may not be completely accurate, and may even change in the future.

Food Park supermarket doesn't exist under its new name, no internet links, no phone number, no…read morewebsite, no nothing, except that it's there. Ok I was dehydrated at the time on a hot summers day but I do have proof of its existence as I took a photo! Previously it was a K Food Express 24/7 supermarket and is now under new management, think they'd better do something about showing they exist online though! It was definitely handy being open as it is still a 24/7 store, as I was so thirsty and on New Years Day nothing much was open. There's an ATM inside, lots of posters decorating the front entry advertising bands, shows, etc which added a splash of colour and hipness. It's basically a mini mart where you'd only go for emergency supplies much like at a petrol station, but also great for any new visitors to the city to get supplies when staying in the nearby motels.

nice little food shop in walking distance of my new property and open until 10pm EVERY DAY !read more

Lucky 7 is one of those overpriced convenient stores where you pay more for things because they're,…read morewell, convenient. Being right next door to where I live Lucky 7 is extra convenient. It's got your usual stuff like drinks, chips, mi goreng noodles, as well as the things you discover you need at the last minute like washing powder, stationery, and birthday candles. The main downside is the fact that they don't sell metro tickets, but they will change my notes into smaller coins so I can pay to do my laundry. It's a family owned business, and the owners are always friendly, and that's the real reason that I like popping in here.

I'll come out and admit, I'm a little turned on by a packed display of meat and antipasto offerings…read morein a chilled glass cabinet and this was what made me first fall for the City East IGA. Combine that with a consistently well stocked fruit and veg cabinet, fresh Kitchenhand Salads and Prepacked Gluten Free meals by Enzos this place is my go-to supermarket if I have had "one of those weekends," and haven't gotten a chance to go to Foodland. It's open late - even at the time of the evening when you're just starting to decide you might want a little bit of late night chocolate or gelati - this place will cater for you. I'm a big fan of their falafels which they get from Abdul's Kitchen but sometimes these are not as fresh as I would like. Even better is that this IGA has some of the friendliest staff around, particularly for check out chicks!

I used to live very close to this little independent grocer, so would stop in to pick up odd bits…read moreand pieces. I preferred to do most of my shopping at the Central Markets, as it was vastly cheaper, but they aren't open every day. Which brings me to the big winning point of IGAs, including this one. Opening hours. Despite their slightly higher prices, they manage to compete by being open later at night on weekdays and weekends. Each IGA is slightly different, and this one is quite vastly different to the IGA at the other end of Hutt St. This one is on the up-market side, stocking a wide range of gourmet products. The City East deli stocks a range of cakes, pastas, salads, quiches and antipasto. In the fridges you can pick up pre-made meals from a range of local producers. I used to keep my eye on the discount fridge, where deli products went to die. The fruit and veg section isn't awful, but pricier than most. There is a rudimentary few aisles of basic home needs like toilet paper and light bulbs. Next to the regular tinned veg and pasta section is a little stand with fancier Italian products - nice sauces and egg pastas. In the icecream freezer you'll find the Maggie Beer range. Not a bad supermarket all round, and I'm sure it hits the target market of young professionals or wealthier types living in the city.

This store is located next to Tapley's Charcoal Chickens, and I used to come in here to grab a few…read moreitems while I waited for my order. Not anymore. The last time I visited, the shop assistant was too busy out the back to notice I was even in there for the first 5 minutes (shoplifters delight). When he did emerge he proceeded to talk on his mobile phone LOUDLY discussing his personal business for the rest of my duration in the store, yep even while he served me. In a nutshell - taking poor service to a whole new level!

Love this OTR!!!!! The cashiers in here are absolutely fantastically phenomenal and are so nice!!!…read moreWe see them every day and they literally know us and keep reminding us to COVID check in!!! Love it guys, you always keep us safe and are so nice! The slushes are immaculat!!! the noodles you can actually bring to the counter and guess what!!!!! They fill it up with steaming freshly boiled water!! The amount of deals they have is absolutely extraordinary!!!the toilets are so gormet We literally use in them every day!!! The lollies the have are great they also sell good fish bait! The Zooper Doopers are super!!! The Poky is Shoky!! Oh sorry guys we are the ones that spilt a slushie!!! Keep up the great work xx Stella and Alisha

Nice fresh department , good range of groceries. Compare with last year , a lot of effort on this…read moresite, we glad the good changes on this lovely store

It's great that this store exists. The only issue I have is that when a popular item is sold out…read moreit can be weeks before it returns. As a customer it drives me elsewhere in search of regular supplies. I understand there have been supply chain problems lately, but why haven't I been able to get a tube of toothpaste or a painkiller for 3 weeks when I can get it elsewhere anytime? Or a pack of muffins? Or kitten food? etc, etc If they fix their stock management situation they might find an increased regularity of customers. With the Coles up the road now closed, a lot of potential trade is going begging for lack of regularly available product.

As everyone has said...this place is a 24 hour lifesaver. It has a great range of essential grocery…read moreitems, like chocolate and ice cream, and always smells like that awesome Subway freshly cooked bread (probably because that resides in the On The Run). Isles are well organised and this place is always clean and fresh. Unfortunately anytime I am here during the day to get petrol the service is painfully slow, yet friendly and with a smile. I have never had the EAT or DRINK options here (aptly named) but they don't look that bad. I would probably prefer to actually pick one of their pre-cooked meals or frozen meals from their freezer section though anyway! On The Run is great for petrol but more so for 10pm at night emergencies of the chocolate craving kind.

For some bizarre reason, it can be really hard for a visitor to Adelaide to do any shopping in the…read moreevening. I mean, the last experience that I had with a supermarket in Adelaide was one that was closing up at 6pm, and I'd arrived just in time to see the doors locked. I mean, seriously? Major supermarket closing at 6pm? In a major suburb? I was pretty incredulous, and after spending eight hours in the car, I was pretty buggered. But I needed stuff, and so ended up spending another half hour looking for a place to shop. That's when I stumbled upon this place. It's a service station, but it appears to be the only place where you can get any shopping done when it gets late. They don't have heaps of stuff, but they've got the essentials. They also have the service station mark up prices, so it's not a good idea to buy everything you need here. It's good to know though, that if I need it, it's there.