Located in Lower Sandy Bay, this upmarket grocer / deli could run the risk of snobbery, but for the…read morefact that the people behind the counter are some of the friendliest you'll meet. The range and quality of food on offer here is incredible. Up one end is a well-stocked deli, with cold meats, pre-made sandwiches and a range of pre-prepared dinners (from 'cook and eat' to simple 'heat and eat'). The fruit section is small but filled with the most delicious local produce; the strawberries in January are particularly recommended. The general groceries section is small but contains all the basics. Of special interest is a fantastic cake section, selling whole cakes, slices thereof, tarts and other delicious treats - all handmade and fresh. The prices are higher than a standard grocery store, as you'd expect, but the quality is more than worth it, and for those living in Lower Sandy Bay or beyond, it's nice to have a convenient one-stop shop for quality eating.

From the owner: Lipscombe Larder can tailor a catering package to suit your budget or function - private or…read morecorporate.

I'm not sure in many other cities a local, independent grocery store could not only survive, but…read morethrive... But HIll St. Is still around and definitely thriving. Their original location moved a few years ago up the road, to a fancier and slightly more spacious location. They still stock mostly local products where possible, specialty items, hard-to-find things and some luxurious treats. Produce is some of the freshest around! Their flagship location on the corner of hill st and Patrick st also has a bottle shop and a florist attached for all your emergency fancy dinner party needs in a hurry. However... the rows are NARROW and when this place gets busy, it gets BUSY. You literally get your ankles banged into, trolleys whip around corners and no matter where you stand, you're always in someone's way. It's almost as if people go into a daze looking for the perfect cumquat they forget to mind where their trolley is going. They're not cheap; you will alway spend more than you've budgeted when you go. Just don't go during peak times!

Much newer than the original Hill Street grocer means it's far better set out and easier to get…read morearound in as well. The deli staff will slice you meat from very vague requests, after offering you a taste (it would be great if they had a list displayed of all those slabs they keep behind them), they also do tubs of salads and have a great selection of bits and pieces (pickled octopus, olives, capsicum, feta, sardines etc.) and storemade meals to reheat, the bread and cakes are a selection from various local bakers (the vanilla slices are amazing and HUGE), the fruit and veggies are fresh and often local - and generally much cheaper than at Coles or Woollies, the cheese selection is great (if often too expensive for my wallet), and the grocery items (chips, biscuits) are often on special too (the blocks of Cadbury chocolate are always $3, so often better value than the chain supermarkets, but they keep them behind the counter so you do have to request them). They do coffee, though I've never tried it, and hot soup in winter. Unlike the original Hill Street they don't do wine, but there is a bottleshop next door. It's much frequented by locals, particularly after school/work, at lunchtime, and on weekends, so the car park can get a little crowded.

Small grocery store. Has deli where you can get sliced deli meats but not sliced deli cheese…read more They have fresh bakery bread but no slicer to slice the bread loaf.

Ask for whole gravy beef if you don't want cutlets. Fresh veggies with various types of herbs…read more Cheaper and high quality bananas than other shops in Hobart. Also you don't need to bring your own shopping bags since the shop provides reusable bags for free. (Note that lightweight plastic bags are banned from shops and supermarkets in Tasmania)

This is an absolutely delightful shop near Salamanca Square and the Battery. Features local…read morechocolates, jams, cheeses, and charcuterie. Be careful about asking for tastes, because you'll just end up buying more. Friendly owner who often works there.

I've only dropped in here once so far and with a specific shopping list to put together and keep…read moremoving, so I haven't had a chance to really trawl through the store and compile a full review. However, so far my impression is fairly positive. This store is conveniently located near my home, it has heaps of parking and is a pretty decent size. Selection seemed fairly good with a wide range of products and local produce seemed to be relatively well represented. They have a massive deli for a store this size and are advertising their own on-site butcher which is nice. I was pretty happy with my visit and will be returning again to investigate some of the rest of their range - especially the deli.

Deli sells produce that has an expiry date of a day...and of course you don't see it until you are…read moreabout to cook it. You 'smell' it and it's off. Deli is meant to be fresh every day! I'm very disappointed in the lack of up front honesty. Shame on you! I will never walk in your door again.

Great natural gourmet grocer. They partner with all the best independent makers - so you can just…read moremake it a one stop shop! Loved the deli/bakery - huge piece of baklava! The smoked Tasmanian trout - excellent! The largest variety of micro greens we have seen on this trip - perfect topper on everything we eat. Yummy local breads - every kind you can think of. The service is so kind and warm. It's a tight store but neatly organized and will have every grocery item you would fancy! They also have a home goods and floral store attached

Hill Street Grocer has moved up the hill from their original location in order to branch out and…read moreget a whole lot bigger. This doesn't mean the old narrow aisles are any easier to traverse, it just means there are now a lot more of them. There's a lot more of everything, though. The deli counter is bigger. The fresh produce is bigger. The cheese section is enormous. There's a homewares section. There's a bloody florist. Welcome to Hill Street. Go in for one thing, come out $50 poorer.

New owners (Hill Street) have upgraded the produce, cleaned up the deli, and added quality meats…read more It's still the same crowded layout, and parking can be tight. But this is my go-to grocer.

This place doesn't offer its products at anywhere near the value for money its competitors seem to…read morebe able to manage. A good example of this comes from the overpriced takeaway salads that are sold as price per container rather than price by weight, and never ever filled to capacity; very frustrating, and the only shop where I have walked away disappointed on every occasion I've visited for that reason. In comparison, the Salamanca Fruit Market and Augusta Road Foodstore are always generous winners in this department. Perhaps the impending competition from around the corner will provide the Salad Bowl with some motivation to improve.