A cafe with a whole lot of Italian goods, with hams, cheeses and other goodies. Plenty of parking,…read moreso that's no issue here. Coffee was good as you would expect and the vanilla slice was yummy.

....fantastico!…read more Visit Amici Deli for a little taste of il bel paese on Brisbane's Northside. Amici Deli offer a great range of delizioso delights - perfect panini, crispy cannoli and creamy caffe' - all served with un bel sorriso :) High quality products Great customer service Excellent value for money ....and the resident barista makes an amazing cappuccino! Grab one of their Frequent Sipper cards - every sixth coffee free - you'll fill it up in no time! Amici Deli Gift Vouchers are also a great idea. grazie mille ai miei nuovi amici!

I find it's always the small, independent fruit shops that have the freshest and best fruit. There…read moreare few strawberries I've had that have topped the ones I bought at Fruit Fantasy & Deli at Stafford City Shopping Centre. They have a nice range of fruit and veggies and a small deli around the back that also has a good range for its size. There are dips, meat, breads, and cheeses to choose from to go with the very nice and very fresh fruit. Though it can't compete on a size scale with larger chains of fruit sellers and the likes of Coles and Woolworths, this little place has some great stuff at really excellent prices. A ridiculously large of behemoth strawberries only cost me $6 and at the rate I go through strawberries, that's exceptional value. Their produce is fresh and a really great alternative to chain stores if you like supporting local suppliers and sellers.

This fruit and deli might be in a suburban shopping centre, but it's worth every car-park fight and…read moreschool holiday group of teens that roll their eyes at you on your way into the Stafford Shopping Centre. Family-owned and run, there's a decent range of fruit and veg (specials are based on what's in season), deli goods including Roza's Sauces, meats, cheeses and sauces, and specialty items. Given it's Christmas, for example, there's a stack of Pannetone's available at the front of the store. The prices are fairly consistent and really no more than the two main supermarket players. But what you get here that you don't get elsewhere is the feeling that you're supporting someone local, produce that is seemingly fresher and some fancy #smugtrolley warm fuzzies as you take your eco-tote filled bags to the car.

Smug. Trolley. This…read moreis a spot of the smuggest of your health food desires to emerge and be openly out and proud, and while it may be a smaller store for a Flannery's, there's still plenty to feel virtuous about. They stock the general range of health foods, bulk-buy grains, a small fresh produce and deli section and plenty of vitamins and such. The staff on the day that I visited weren't as hands on as other Flannery's I've visited and it seems, as I was, to be a shop to go when you know what you want already. Still, there's enough to keep you wandering to stray from your shopping list. I have two sachets of coconut butter to prove it. TL; DR? An amply stocked local health food store. Great for specifically wanted items and often worth calling before you visit to ensure it's in stock.

Organic stores are not always easy to find and the health food section of most suburban…read moresupermarkets is pretty pitiful, so Mrs Flannery's Natural Grocer chain of stores in Brisbane is a blessing. The stores are almost supermarket sized, and the Chermside store is no different. It stocks a huge range of products including coffee, nuts, grains, flours, dairy, frozen meals, skin care, vitamins and household products. They stock a full range of environmentally and allergy friendly cleaning products and household products. Whatever your allergy, there are products to suit your needs. Gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free, sugar-free, vegan, organic - they have it all. A huge range of products can be purchased by weight, so you can buy as much or as little as you need in brown paper bags, making it environmentally friendly too. There is every kind of flour imaginable - regular, wholemeal, spelt, maize, chickpea. They stock 3 types of Quinoa, which is my favourite grain substitute at the moment. I always stock up on the soy crisps, Japanese rice crackers and dried vegetable crisps. I also recommend filling up a brown bag full of French Vanilla Granola clusters. It's not the cheapest store, and I wouldn't do a full grocery shop there, but it's great for those speciality items. And if you or your family suffer from allergies or food intolerance, this store will make your life a lot easier.

Attention all lactose and gluten intolerant beings! This deli is a must-go for all those suffering…read morethe crippling affects of said allergies. Intolerant free? Don't worry, there's still rows upon rows of sumptuous produce for you too, I was just a little over-excited to see such a large variety of allergy-specific foodstuffs. This deli is huge, and it's easy to get lost in aisles of towering cheeses; pasta sauces; ready-made and ridiculously healthy meals; gourmet ice cream, gelato and sorbets; and olive oils. Seriously, there are so many varieties of olive oil, it's hard not to believe you're in Italy. But the best part? The huge selection of gluten-free muesli (yes, there is the Byron Bay's own Brookfarm Muesli [though exceedingly expensive it is outrageously delicious]) as well as dairy-free gelato and the gluten-free pasta. And it's not just the spaghetti which is gluten-free, it's everything from squid-ink pasta to tagliatelle. And of course, to be true to any deli, Zone is packed with fresh fruit and veg, a huge number of cuts of meat and wonderfully sweat pastry treats (I highly recommend the Turkish Delight...out of this world!).

This is my favourite deli in all of Brisbane and luckily for me it is close to work. Also a tip…read morethat not many know is that they give 10% discount to Qhealth staff when you show your ID badge at the till. What could be better! It is a small store but it has a bit of everything. There is a large gluten free section which is fantastic for a one stop shop. The fruit and veg is to die for, it is bigger and tastier than more mainstream supermarkets. It is pricier, however it stays fresher than items purchased elsewhere. As for the deli section WOW, I love love love it. The antipasto selection is vast and all super tasty. I am not someone who likes olives, in fact I can be found discretely trying to spit them out, however the olives from zone fresh are delicious and you can find me fighting for the last one! Definitely try the stuffed olives with brie and sweet chilli. You can also order platters from zone fresh. I have ordered some for this weekend so i will report back. The butcher section is also fantastic. The meat, poultry etc is all delicious and great quality. You can get some handy hints from the butchers for recipes for dinner. I also love the oil selection in zone fresh. My husband is a chef so likes to experiment with different things. This store is a cave of treasures for him to create culinary delights. Don't expect to get things cheaply in zone fresh but do expect the best quality and service.

These guys mean what they say, located near the busway end…read moreof chermside these guys kick coles shiny red heiny in delivering fresh, tasty and cheap fruit and veg. I love coming here to stock up on their huge range of seasonal fruits and to peruse their amply stocked deli section. (Bursting with delicious odds and ends like banana chips, tasty yoghurts, italian pasta, sauces, dates and more...I am more than likely to be found here drooling into the olive bins.) The staff here are ridiculously nice and are more than happy to point you in the right culinary direction. Just perfect for your larder or picnic blanket, support local and buy fresh from fresh sensations.

This fruit and vege shop really understands visual appeal. Large tables overflow with fresh,…read morecolourful produce and they have good specials to lure you in. The staff are also really friendly and seem to have a good time, which always makes shopping more fun. This corner of Westfield may have Coles, but it also has Fresh Sensations, a butcher, a fishmonger and a poultry shop - making the supermarket kind of superfluous if you're buying for a meal.