Like any typical convenience store in Sydney, York X'Press Convenience store carries MyBus tickets,…read morefood, newspapers, and the like. But unlike most convenience stores where the clerks are surly and hard to communicate with, York X'Press employs the best staff. The lady that works there is always ready to chat and eager to help. It's a huge contrast to many convenience stores in Sydney. Though you wouldn't come here for the great décor, you'll definitely come back because of their great service. You wouldn't know how helpful a few nice words are in a day until you've talked to the lady there and you come out smiling. Definitely a place I'd recommend.

a HUGE coles with everything you could need!…read more They gave out chocolate cakes one time, and that is enough to get a five star because that single slice blows all the other groceries out of the water. Time to time, there will be an employee handing out samplers (but like full size samplers) of new Cole's branded treats. I've never had to wait more than 20 seconds to check out at this cole's, and had absolutely no issues ever.

I did not expect Coles being a supermarket in the middle of CBD would be that sizable! This…read morelocation though not really close to my hotel but worth coming by to check it out in the area. Huge selection of everything. This place though is super crowded! A lot of out of towners like myself are shopping here. Self serve lines with multiple checkout machine probably the best option instead of waiting in line if you only have a few items that you want to cash out.

Expensive but was able to find the equivalent of Tylenol and cough syrup, both items combined is…read moreover $44 AUD. If you walk a bit down the street, there is a EZY mart which is a bit cheaper.

This is a well stocked convenience store with pretty much all a tourist or local would need -…read moredrinks, snacks, breakfast items, souvenirs, etc. It is open 24/7. The only downside was how unfriendly (indifferent?) the clerk was last night. This was a bit off-putting and I gave a rating of 3 stars. Today, the morning clerk was very friendly and professional - a much more pleasant experience. So, up to four stars!

Located close to King St Wharf, you'll find a reliable one-stop shop for Sydney ferry and bus…read moretickets, pre paid phone cards, groceries and snacks. I love that they always have my mango and banana nectar as I'm a bit nutty over it, and that I can pick up anything else I might need on-the-go, as I'm heading towards Darling Harbour to meet friends for a night out. The service is always friendly and there's an ATM on the premises for your convenience.

This lovely little family owned and run corner shop belongs to one of those salt-of-the-earth…read morefamilies that work from the crack of dawn til late late at night. The father or one of the sons is always at the counter with a pleasant smile and chit chat. I try to support small business as much as possible, and this one I find well deserving of my patronage. With a busstop right outside it's a handy place to buy bus tickets, especially given that the 333 is pre-paid only. They stock ciggies, icecreams, cold drinks, newspapers etc- all your usual corner store fare with the added benefit of fast, cheap internet with lovely big monitors, and a bulletin board for local sales/rooms to rent etc.

I walk into the Friendly Grocer, he says, "Watch where you're going." True story. But that reminds…read moreme of the time I walked into the shop called, 'The Friendly Grocer' in Pyrmont. First thing I saw as I walked into the shop was a television screen facing the entrance, 'Bold & the Beautiful' or 'Passions' or one of those melodramatic soap operas is playing and it's kind of disconcerting to walk in with eggs and milk on the mind and be subjected to the deaths and affairs of the beautiful people. This particular Friendly Grocer's has an Asian angle and there are many unusual coconutty, lychee based drinks in the numerous fridges that line the western wall. The front of the shop is stock full of sweets, lollies and health care products; then as you make your way to the back of the shop, more traditional groceries can be found; the packaged and the canned. There are a few shelves full of Asian groceries like sauces, biscuits and snack foods. Cuttle fish flavoured chips stands out to me, but I'm not anywhere near brave enough to indulge. The store is called the friendly grocer and yet as I walk through the aisles surveying the products, not one word is said to me, not one smile thrown my way. They're not unfriendly, but to say that they are friendly is a slight overstatement.

Ok, I kinda love this place because it's so random and misleading...and if I wasn't scouting for…read morenew places to share with you I never would have walked inside.... So from the outside Friendly Grocery looks like a small convenient store.... a little corner shop BUT as you start to make you way through the aisles you begin to discover that it's actually HUGE.... I reckon this place is at least 3 or 4 times bigger than i imagined it to be... And since its so large, it means they carry more than just your local convenient store - they have everything lightbulbs, laundry mesh bags, pain scrapers as well as milk, eggs. bread, ice creams and chocolate... PLUS the prices are fairly resonable - 2 medium chocolates for $3, small deodorant $6... I'm impressed and will definitely visit the Friendly Grocer again... (ps: guy behind the counter - no so friendly)

Absolutely disgraceful, that Woolworths is the only major retailer in Australia to enforce a no…read morechange of mind policy. They refuse even with a receipt to give you your money back. Disgusting. They sell items beyond food, but have the arrogance to say no refund, go spend your money in the store only. As if we don't spend enough and regularly. Whoever enforced that rule should be sacked. It might make your bottom line look better in the short term, but in the long term having such atrocious disrespectful customer service to regular customers, will see this company go down hill in the future. They think they are being smart, but they are actually creating long term business suicide. I know every company will take my money, but I watch to see if I return something how they treat me. Woolworths, you have a bad egg at the top of your food chain, with ZERO knowledge of customer service!!

I had no clue that Woolworths existed anymore until I came to Australia to visit. Very small…read morelocation and essentially is the same as a Walgreens except on a smaller scale. Selection was mediocre and prices were ok. I was dissapointed as I was expecting it to be more of a grocery store.