The pyramids of oranges, lemons, apples and pears leap out at you from Maloneys. So much cleaner,…read morebetter presented and well stocked with delicious delicacies that many other Australian supermarkets, it is a pleasure to go grocery shopping here. Plastic tubs of dried fruits and nuts tower on one side of the entry, and fruit and veg on the other. Rows of uniform leeks, beetroots and carrots are crying out to be whizzed up into soups or sizzled into stir fries. I could spend hours exploring their shelves laden with organic oats, lentils, muesli and all manner of other amazing produce. The emphasis here is very much Australian, and they have a wide selection of organic goods here too. What makes Maloneys extra-special is their staff. Extremely friendly and chatty, helpful and efficient. When I reached the checkout, the guy serving me recommended that I buy a different type of passion fruit which was on special offer, thereby saving me about $3. He also helped me pick the ripest avocados and was extremely friendly. I think a shopping experience at Maloneys can best be epitomised by the jar of free sweets they have sitting at each checkout, and the fact they didn't mind that I took two.

Great fresh produce and wonderful prepared foods. Enjoyed the ready green juice selection and…read moresalads.

North Steyne Emporio is a gourmet cafe, market and grocer and a family run business. It has been…read morearound for years and considered a Northern Beaches insitution with its great service, deli style breakfasts and lunch and is also a florist and grocer. North Steyne Emporio are also the Northern Beaches flagship store for Vittorio Coffee and also offer Affogoto,Green, Jasmine and Black teas. The homemade pastas can be enjoyed within the cafe or can be taken home also. My stable is the salad sandwiches in mixed grain, fruit salad with yoghurt and of course my skim mocha. Pay North Steyne Emporio a visit if your not from the area you will be pleased that you dropped in.

I love the reviews of the Emporio as a grocer, though I never think of it as that myself. I guess I…read morejust can't get past the sandwich bar. Anyone who has lived overseas will know that there is simply no equivalent to the authentic Aussie sandwich bar - you know, the one where you're faced with a counter of endless little stainless steel tubs of every conceivable sandwich component from which you can pick and choose your own personal combination. Chicken, beetroot and alfalfa? Sure! Ham, mayonnaise, lettuce and preserved lemon? No problem. No butter? Of course. And Emporio does it as well as the best - pick your bread (regular or sour dough; bun, baguette or bagel etc) then go to town. A personal favourite is the chicken schnitzel with mayonnaise and chilli sauce plus whatever salad I'm in the mood for. They don't come cheap, but you won't need dinner.

This place is a specialist green grocer so if your expecting good quality produce and more gourmet…read morechoices this is the spot for you. Different to the likes of Coles and Woolies. It has a large selection of fresh fruit and veg that looks so shiny and ready to be eaten. Great cheese counter as well as Deli that sells a wide range of salads and ready to eat meals. Specialist sauces and overseas products can be found here as its a bit more upmarket. Got a really nice looking cafe at the front as well cause grocery shopping can be hard work. I wouldn't do a full shop from here but definitely nice to treat ourselves every know and then to some specialist cakes , chocolates , smoothies or delicious meals every once in a while. Staff are friendly and the store is incredibly clean looking.

IParisi's!!! Top quality everything from breads to fruits and vegetables, from deli to dairy! They…read morehave their own parking area as well as plenty of street parking. The staff are all friendly and helpful. Knowledgeable as well. Parisi's carries many international foods, too! For me, that means during the holiday season, I can make many of my favourites from America. Prices are definitely a bit higher than when you shop at your local grocery store but then again, their produce specifically, is a usually better quality. And well worth the price! I highly recommend Parisi's Food Court! You'll thank me once you've given them a try!!

If you're in the mood to have a chilled Saturday looking at local artworks, clothes and a few…read morepieces of second hand goodies then may i suggest you head down to Paddington Markets. Positioned outside a church, these markets are made up of lots of little stalls (200+) of goodies made by local designers. It's rumoured that most of Australians top designers did a stint at these markets before making it BIG. This is a great place to find a unique item for yourself or a loved one and if anything isn't it nice to not be in a shopping mall.... On a sunny day its fun just to browse around, grab a snack from one of the vendors and soak in the atmosphere. There are lots of families and young people perusing the different collections. This is a great place to visit and has become a Paddington institute - so if you want to feel like a local - make sure you pop by.

No visit to Paddington is complete on a Saturday without spending some time at the Paddington…read moreMarkets; or in other words the Paddington Bazaar that has been around for donkey's years and will continue to do so. Enjoy psychic readings, and also immerse yourself in great clothes and jewellery stands with friendly vendors (although a couple of them can be real smart arses; avoid them like the plague) at the grounds of the Paddington Public School. If your in Darlinghurst, just a 10 minute walk usually will land you right here in this trendy local flavour establishment. Just an abundance of choice giving the nearby retail outlets an opportunity to up the ante on their service offerings. It is so easy to do. A market with style, class and finesse. Not a typical junk shop or garage store concept. Quality items (including plants from what I can recall) at really great prices. No wonder why the Paddington Bazaar attracts the crowds from all over Sydney; not to mention visitors to Sydney. Once your dash at the markets is over, there are great restaurants to eat at across the road. Paddington is also well known for quality hairdressers, and remember you have nearby Centennial Park to enjoy.

I LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE this place!…read more Veggies and fruit have never looked as scrumptious as they do at Norton - the wonderful array of colours, shapes and smells is so alluring, I feel like connecting with my inner Nigella and cooking up a storm.... i really love the variety of fresh food here - expect to see 10 different versions of mushrooms and exotic fruits from far away. And if you like cheeses, olives and other delicatessan finds - they're here too. If you love food and love quality you MUST get your groceries from this wonderful fruit and veggie store.

Want fresh? Head here. This is about the freshest, most vibrant and best presented assortment of…read morefruit and veges I've ever seen in Sydney. I reckon this place could turn a carnivore vego. A tantalising treasure trove imported Italian goodies makes wondering the aisles imperative. If you're into food, this place is a bit like hitting the gourmet jackpot. Either enter with a clear plan of attack or make sure you've got plenty of time on your parking meter. But the endless supply of taste tests scattered throughout the place can shatter ever the most orchestrated plan of attack. Which is no doubt the intention. Before you know it, you feel like a mouse trapped in a giant maze of tasty morsels from which there is no escape other than to eat your way out. Whilst doing so, make sure you try the 'ready to go' chicken and eggplant parmigiana from the deli. But be prepared for a major parmy addiction.

For it's size this little supermarket packs a punch with a lot of variety in such a small space…read moreoffering specialised local & imported deli & grocery items that you wont find in the big chains with far more floor space as well as all the usual items you'd expect. While it's probably not worth going too far out of your way for it is definitely great for locals. It includes a handy little bottleshop & a few bits & pieces of warm food & coffee etc if you want something quick to grab & go.

Great deli and European range of groceries but that customer service is really bad! Very unfriendly…read moreand rude.

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)

Service is slow here,slow to be seated,slow for the good to come out…read more Food wise I found it nothing special. I do like the ambience here and how they converted the old theatre to what it is now. There is also a grocery section here I doubt I will be back

Majestic received a lot of hype when it first opened. The media touted it as a specialty food…read morestore with cafe converted from a historic cinema and photos of its entrance looked grand. Upon seeing the real thing, the floorspace is quite small, perhaps the size of a small cinema room. Imagine a cinema room with all its seats taken out and the surface turned flat. There weren't as many products as I had hoped for but I'm sure the residents of Petersham will be pleased they have a local specialty store close by. The cafe section was also small and is between the cold cuts and the dry goods - ambience suited to those who enjoy the space between the deli section and the aisles at supermarkets.