I am writing this review as I stand in the checkout queue. As I do for ages every time I shop here…read more Unfortunately, seeing as the only other supermarket choice in Gisborne is Pak n Save, you're stuck with this. Im sure this place was the reason the term "supermarket rage" was invented. Let's start with the carpark. Potholed & narrow, it's always worth making sure that your car insurance is up-to-date before you drive in here. The special needs trolley bloke seems to try & break the world record for most trolleys in a stack before returning them en masse. There are always hundreds of staff stocking the shelves & blocking the aisles, and about 2 on checkout. Which is bizarre because the shelf selection here is utter crap. Special limited edition items just never seem to make it this far East, and if you're looking for anything more exotic than sweet n sour sauce - you're dreaming! I have tried & tried to find a time when this place is quieter, but failed miserably. What I do know is do not even THINK of visiting on a Friday night or during the weekend. Unless you feel like killing someone. And during the summer holidays....do your shopping online, or better still, stay at the beach & eat takeaways.

Location is older and not well kept. Friendly staff. I would pick pak n save vs this certain…read moreCountdown.

I forgot to take photos of their speciality chocolate display, & speciality cheeses - yummy! Don't…read moreget that in Auckland! Forgot to check if cheeses were local but was great display & choices! Blown away with their homemade quiches & pies. If we had a new world like this in Auckland I'd be there. I've rated 4 stars because of the speciality variety of foods that aren't available like that in Auckland supermarkets.

Great little local store that does coffee, takeaways, pizzas, icecreams & awesome sandwiches &…read moresalads for lunches, as well as all the usual dairy stuff. Grab a seat outside & enjoy the East Coast sunshine, or take your food down to the beach - literally 2mins walk away.

From the owner: The Wainui Store stocks produce & grocery items and serves barista made coffee, freshly baked…read moregoods, fresh sandwiches, stockists of Ponsonby pies. Takeaways on Thursday - Sunday evenings from 5pm - 8pm and a brunch served on weekends from 8am - 12pm

Smallish supermarket so limited items and range. Not a great variety of fresh veg or food…read more Parking at rear as is the entrance - neither well signposted. I guess it's typical of a small town supermarket and as it's the only one your choice is as limited as their stock