Supabarn

Are you sick of screaming kids, crowded aisles, and long queues at the supermarket? If you don’t mind paying a little more, come here instead! It’s supermarket heaven!
Imagine slowly browsing wide aisles, while (mostly 90’s) music is playing at a comfortable volume. Sometimes I find myself bopping up and down the aisles :)
There are very few kids in here, and the ones you see are very well behaved! I have not seen a single tantrum in this supermarket!
The range is very extensive — I think as good as a Coles or Woolworths. But even though they have some great specials, you will pay more overall. Fruit and veg seem to be the main offenders on price, except for the specials.
If you can, go on the first Thursday of the month for the 10% off special. It’s well worth it!

Ah, Supabarn! At last a reasonable independent contender against the types that are Coles and Woolies. This store feels new and fresh (unlike some of those IGAs, Friendly’s and Franklins — you know who you are…). It is fairly big and has a good range of stock, including some good organic/​fairtrade products.
I’ve found that my basket is about the same price as what I have previously spent at Leichhardt/​Broadway Coles — some things are cheaper, others slightly more expensive. However! If you hold a Seniors card, they offer 5% off every Wednesday ***If you’re not a Senior, I recommend avoiding Wednesday**** PLUS they offer 10% off your groceries (over $ 100) on the first Thursday of the month.
Still can’t quite get everything I want from here, but almost :)
AND you don’t have to listen to that awful new «prices are down» jingle that Coles uses to lure you into thinking that shopping with them is cheap!