As Alison P. pointed out Con's Fresh Fruit & Veg is one of the cheaper f&v stalls, which is why I…read moreoften frequent it. The frontage might look a bit old and dusty but it is just as good as the next door neighbour Thompson's. The prices are pretty competitive down near Grote St, and you can easily duck back and forth between stalls, choosing the best prices and quality. The stock here is of reasonable quality, although be sure to give everything the touch and smell check. I once bought some sweet potatoes here without carefully inspecting, and they were actually quite mouldy. The great thing about buying fruit and veg from small family stalls like this is if you really want, you can probably find out where the stuff is grown, and other details like that.

This is one of my favourite fruit and veg haunts in the Central Markets. The produce is cheap and…read morealways fresh plus it lasts at least a week when refrigerated. Very rarely does anything I buy go off or wilted within a couple of days. The fruit and veg on offer is not really strictly seasonal but a lot of it SA grown and you can get a good range of most things (aside from more unique things like baby spinach, rocket, chinese greens, broccolini etc). Service is always quick and I can get a full bag of produce for under $20.

The Organik store has just opened in the CBD, the space is open and provides an excellent…read moreatmosphere for business meetings and general catch ups, doesn't seem to be to loud in peak periods. These guys have a huge selection of smoothies compared to other near by cafes. Working our way through their lunch menu but everything so far has exceeded expectation. A great offering to the selection around Hindmarsh square!

Conveniently located away from crowded central Glenelg area, this cool little organic grocer and…read morecafe harks back to the old Store at North Adelaide (and the Organic store & cafe at North Adelaide which has also ceased trading). From the fresh juices to the house made beans the food (and coffee) was great. Despite being busy, the service was quick in the cafe and the store. We also took home some great takeaway salads so it's a great one stop shop.

When you.....well......poop, do you get a burning sensation around your....well.....poop hole? You…read moredon't? Well, get your non-hot ass to the Mettwurst Shop in the Central Market and buy yourself a 'Bum Burner'. What is this wonderous sounding creation I hear you ask? Well, a Bum Burner is a stick of stupidly spicy (hot), chilli infused Peperoni covered in Chilli Flakes and Seeds.....Descriptions aside it is around 6 inches of super hot amazingness that makes pizzas a right man challenge! Of Course The Mettwurst Shop sells all kinds of Metwurst and like products, but the Bum Burner is where it is at!

The Mettwurst Shop stall in the Adelaide Central Markets has a delicious range of... Mettwurst…read more Some spicy, some ridiculously mild, of different shapes, sizes and flavours. The guys that work there love the stuff and can tell you what you need to fulfil your requirements, whatever they may be. Take some home and put them on a cheese platter, a pizza or just a sandwich, the Mettwurst shop meats are really tasty... and gluten free.

This is one of the stalls I visit every week because it has THE BEST TOMATOES IN ADELAIDE. That's…read moreright, this innocuous looking, tiny little stall has the most amazing tasting tomatoes that you will ever eat, unless you have grown them yourself. I think that most of the population have forgotten how great real tomatoes taste. I especially like the ones that are bright red on the outside and a little green inside as they are sweet and tart at the same time. Did I also mention that the fruit and veg here is really cheap. You can buy pre packed bags of cucumbers, celery, carrots etc for $2. As well as the tomatoes the other produce that tastes great is the cucumbers and the capsicums. So for exceptional taste and value this is the stall to visit.

Poultry Cuisine pretty much does massive chunks of chickens…read more They are grain fed, and huge. It is a great place to pick up a chicken for a roast if you are entertaining guests or have a large family to feed. Prices are pretty good, about $5 a kilo for whole chickens, $4 a kilo for drumsticks and $3 a kilo for wings. If I am making fried chicken or something else requiring chicken parts i'll usually just grab a couple of drumsticks and wings to use. It works out a bit cheaper than using a whole chicken (which is a bit too much meat anyway) and I prefer meat which is on the bone. There is a lot of meat on the drum sticks, and even the wings, when compared the the scanty little things you get from the supermarket. There are, of course, also breasts and thighs available as well for those who prefer that cut. I'll usually get thighs if I am making a curry or the like. As well as whole and cuts of chicken, there are also more prepared meats such as schnitzels and sausages. The quality is there also and the prices remain quite reasonable.

Great poultry, but last time I was there I saw a sign saying 'halal' meat…read more I shopped elsewhere. Halal killing means the severing in one stroke, while the animal is alive, the carotid artery, the jugular vein and the windpipe, by a Muslim, who then allows the animal to bleed out. The issue with chooks is that it is hard to pre-stun them. Animals which have a cardiac arrest before the throat slitting cannot be 'halal'. A bolt to the brain from a humane pistol for larger animals, or severing the head of a chicken, are both kind deaths compared to the painful deaths many animals suffer under halal. I'll shop here again when I can be confident that the produce is killed humanely.

This is a great stall to come to for all of the more unusual ingredients; they have all kinds of…read morefruits and veggies which are hard to find anywhere else. The prices are fair and the staff are lovely and friendly - I've always found them to be very helpful too if you can't find what you need right away.

Newest kid on the Asian greens block in the Adelaide Central market replacing the former Asian…read moregrocer, now Mariana Market in Grote St. Pretty much the standard line in fresh Asian veggies minus the Asian supermarket lines. Always fresh this simple range is very competitively priced. Specialist Asian Greengrocer is slowly expanding their variety as the owners find their feet and are getting a feel for their clientele's tastes and desires. Much more convenient (if you're in the market than crossing the road) and much more reliably fresh ensured by a high and quick turnover. I now make this little convenient grocer my go-to for ginger, coriander, chillies, kaffir lime leaves, bok choy and the like.

I have my "regulars" in the Central Markets and so felt a little deprived and abandoned when my…read morefavourite Asian Greengrocer (and lady - yes you know the one) left this spot. However, 6 months on the new kids on the block are making the most of this space to sell cheap, fresh, locally farmed produce for both the Aussie Skip and ignorant Asian cooks like myself. Bags of cucumbers, capsicum, tomatoes and more for just two dolla. Any kind of herb for a dolla a huge bunch and a small variety of things like bok choy, purple potatoes and other Asian greens also cheap. Service is always quick, friendly enough and I can normally fill a bag of beautiful fresh produce here for $20 that will last at least a week or so in the fridge.

Cactus is one of the many stalls in the Central Market that sell fresh fruit, veggies and herbs…read more Whether you'll be able to grab a bargain here really just depends on your luck. On some occasions I was able to find whatever I was looking for cheaper in the supermarket or at other stalls, but on other days they had things like mushrooms, carrots or cherry tomatoes selling for very cheap. It just depends on the time of day you go (preferably as late as possible, when all their stock needs to go) and on what they sell on that particular day. Overall they have quite a big choice though and things always look nice and fresh. Compare with other stalls and see where it's cheaper.

Finding Korean and Japanese imported produce can be difficult. Yes most Asian Supermarkets stock a…read morebit of this and a bit of that, but we want quality, we want selection! Fortunately, there are a couple of specialty stores around Adelaide that do come to the party. Koreana in the Central Market Plaza stocks a wide selection of imported bright and pretty things from those wonderful countries that bring us Manga and Kim Chi. For my last visit I purchased some highly unusual, and overly sweet beverages (no idea what flavour they were, or meant to be) plus some spanktastic chocolate milkshake syrup (noice!). Although they don't have everything you could possibly desire, they do pack a huge amount into a small space, so make sure to take some time when you browse. Just back tracking for a moment, for those who have not joined the ranks us who worship Kim Chi I shall enlighten you ever so slightly. Kim Chi is basically Pickled Cabbage with some mad chilli spices in the mix. Be sure though to be careful which brand you buy, because some I have tried are a bit ordinary. Personally I like the most common one that you can find in a clear little tub with a clear lid (can't remember the name), you'll know the one when you see it.

Who likes Korean? MEEEEEE!!! KIMMM CHHII!! I love Korean so much. What do I love about it so much?…read moreWell, fermented cabbage and chilli my friend. Actually, there is a lot of Japanese stuff in this supermarket as well. But, if you are in need for a wide selection of Kim Chi or Gochujang, you have come to the right place. I am talking bipimbap central people. You will find everything you need here to create a masterpiece bipimbap or Korean bbq. There are also a whole bunch of noodles, dumplings, sauces, frozen veg and even soju. So much awesome! The store is located in a side alley of Chinatown. So, if you know Chinatown well, it is just off the middle courtyard and down the first alley to the right. I hope that makes sense. Because you should go out of your way to find this one. The only thing they do not stock here is fresh veggies. But, that is not a problem. You can get that in so many other places. Go forth and enjoy!

Shop 60 in the Central Market is without question my favourite food stall by a very big margin…read more Barossa Fine foods are bloody fine indeed! Beautiful cured and salted meats, plus some insanly high quality cuts of wagu and some Duck in there for good measure. So many choices, what to do?! Simple, get the ham! Not just any ham of course, the Serano Ham and Parma Ham are the only choices you need to consider. MEAT CANDY! They also have some great terrines and the closest thing you will find in Adelaide to Head Cheese? Need to ask what it is......then you don't get to know!

Barossa Fine Foods offers a great selection of quality cuts and cured meats…read more Their leg ham is absolutely fantastic as are the various salamis on offer. I have really enjoyed cooking up a rack of lamb from barossa fine foods and their diced lamb makes for a fantastic stew or curry. In addition to the entirely accessible, Barossa stocks some gourmet numbers which are perhaps a bit more risque, such as black pudding/blood saussage, emu posciutto and biltong (south african style dried beef). Try the kangaroo salami, it is really good and because kangaroos don't fart methane, it is good for the planet too.