Spring Street Grocer

Love this shop. Been here about half a dozen times. I always go here for the cheese in the basement. There’s a fantastic variety of cheeses here from across the world. I find the French chap here to be a bit snobby and prefer his assistants. They’re always happy to give tasting samples which is great. They also have great crackers as well. In addition, it’s not uncommon to get tempted to buy chocolates on my way out.

Love love love the ice cream flavours here. Very unique and such a great treat during spring and summer. Price is decent and would definitely be eating this every chance i get

What a beautiful little grocer right in the heart of the CBD! Its got the best gelato shop out the front, a small but comprehensive deli/​grocer round the back and a cheese cellar in the basement!
Dropped by this evening to grab some cheese on the way home from work and was upset I’ve never thought to visit this place before!
Going down the spiral stairs, the basement area has a dining table for 10 (?) set up, so it possibly serves private dinners. Through the doors, you enter a cheese cellar most cheese lovers would die for. With an amazing range of cheeses from all over the world, this cheese cellar may be small in size but it’s definitely well equipped.
Staff members were very helpful and exceptionally friendly in helping me select the right cheese for me. She was very forthcoming with recommendations and talking me through the differences as I tasted the different cheeses.
I should also mention that the grocer stocks healthy and socially ethical products which is always a plus! Including some local products which I know to be carried only by cafes or local restaurants.
Will definitely be back for groceries for special occasions!

Be warned: YOU WILL SPEND ALL OF YOUR MONEY HERE!!! If you are a health conscious, food loving, sweet-​toothed, hungry person, you will not be able to walk out of this place with a full wallet. But boy is it worth it! I both love and hate that it’s so close to where I work every day, because now I’ve started, it’s like an addiction — no other place is as satisfying for my snacking, nibbling, dinnering, any-​time-​of-​the-​day needs. My staples from this heavenly store are either the Green or Berry/​Almond/​Cacao Smoothie (in your own glass jar to keep), the Pana chocolates (raw, vegan, incredible, melt in your mouth chocolate), the pick ‘n mix dates/​almonds/​nuts, the chia coconut pots, the Luvju Loving Earth chocolates, the coconut pandan gelati (OMG) and the daily salads. BUT — the absolute hands down winner for me are the incredible Ginger Shots. For $ 2.50 per shot, it’s a cold-​pressed ginger elixar they make up fresh every day. As you literally shot it, it burns like crazy, but man it’s good. I swear it’s what’s kept me healthy all year! Try it — You’re welcome xx

Many people don’t make it past the gelato at the front door but if you continue on inside you’ll find a world of gourmet food. I like this place for the care and attention to the quality of the produce and food items. While the area is quite small, its fun to work your way around the spiral just picking up items and reading what they are and considering if you can use them in a dish tonight.
While I usually think of Queen Vic Markets or Terra Madre for organic products, I’m usually pleasantly surprised to find the items I’m looking for here e.g. organic goat’s or sheep’s milk yoghurt, or organic meats.
You can find a fascinating range of top quality chocolates as well — they make the stuff sold at Woolies look very third rate.
Finally, be sure to venture down the spiral staircase to the Hobbit Caves, otherwise known as the Spring Spring Cheese Cellar and indulge in top quality cheeses. You can ask the knowledgeable staff about the best cheese to use for a particular dish and also what wine would complement and tips on how to server the two. Get along to one of the Cheese 101 courses to get started on your cheese education.
Finally, this places makes quality sandwiches for lunch and some special little chocolate treats with exotic flavours.
That’s a lot to pack in to a little space so come along and explore with your senses.

Spring Street Grocer offers a rotating selection of interesting (and tasty) gelato flavours. There are also dairy free and sorbet options on the menu.
The white chocolate peppermint I ordered was amazing. But their prices keep them from a 5 star rating. $ 5 for a single small scoop, then $ 7.50 for a medium with 1 – 3 flavours. This too high to add Spring Street to my regular list of favourites, especially considering the prices, portion size, and friendly customer service at other quality gelato competitors in Melbourne.

Amazing, high quality grocer in CBD Melbourne. Beautiful products wherever you look but don’t forget to visit their cheese cellar downstairs! It contains some of Australia’s finest selection of local and imported cheese with a number of varieties you won’t find anywhere else. Plus cheesemonger Anthony matures some of the cheeses in the adjacent maturing room himself. A treat for your eyes AND taste buds!

I come here on a regular basis. I’d like to say it’s for all the fresh organic fruit and vege, but usually it’s to stock up on cheese from downstairs, a scoop of gelati or a fresh cold pressed veggie juice.
If you need high-​end pantry items, fancy chocolate gifts or maybe some ready-​made meals to warm up and plate at home, then make a visit to Spring Street Grocer. Grab a bunch of flowers and pop next door for a bottle of wine and hey presto — dinner is served and your favourite +1 will think you’re the best.
Lunch time is busy as people line up for sandwiches, so avoid this time if you’re not there for the same reason.

Excellent organic/​gourmet grocery. Small but has a great selection. I especially love the homemade dips, organic veggies and handy items for dinner such as organic beans and tomatoes. Also has gluten free pasta, corn chips and corn tortillas which are handy if you’re not eating gluten.
LOVE the cheese room in the basement. A must for any cheese lover. Cheeses of all types from around the world. Not cheap but I sometimes buy a small amount as a special treat. The staff are always happy to give you a taste. have tried and bought several cheese I would never have thought to try because of this.
They also have a juice /​gelato bar. The gelato seems popular though I’ve never tried it. The freshly made juice is excellent (though again not cheap).
Quality is excellent and staff are knowledgeable and friendly!

Ok, so what originally brought me here was the gelato. Pretty much everyone I had spoken to labelled it as the best in Melbourne, and I must agree with them. There’s a changing selection of flavors, so you never really know what you’re going to get. They’ll have some standards such as chocolate or hazelnut, but also some fun flavors like salted caramel with chili or matcha. The serving sizes are just right, though it’s not exactly on the cheap side. Not great for groups as the seating is minimal (normal only about 2 tables /​4 – 5 chairs).
The grocer itself is amazing. I could easily spend hours in there looking at all their different products. There are jars of sauces and spreads, packs of chocolates, as well as fresh fruits and pastas. There’s also an entire cheese section. Again, not exactly on the cheap side but the quality is just amazing. You can find things in here that aren’t just in your average Coles or Woolies.

Follow the bright neon «Cheese» sign down the narrow spiral staircase and you will not be disappointed. No false advertising here.
This really is the best cheese room in Melbourne at the moment. A crown that traditionally sits on the head of Richmond Hill Café Larder, but one that has deserved some solid competition for some time now.
The cheesemonger here is Anthony Femia, who runs the place with genuine generosity, passion and enthusiasm. One warning. This passion and enthusiasm is contagious. Quite easy to bound away from the place laden with more cheese that you imagined.
Well that warning is mostly for me. Spring Street Grocer is in my neighbourhood, which turns the cheese room from an occasional extravagance to a regular indulgence. Even so, no hint of a complaint from me.
The Grocer itself is compact, opting to maximise the space with quality over quantity. The goods here are a little on the expensive side, but high quality. This really is a less-​is-​more place.
I may do my weekly shop down the road at QV, but I pop in here for that special ingredient or two. A great piece of steak, gelati, anchovies, chocolate, organic vegies, spices… cheese.

Tried ricotta pear chocolate flavour and I must say new found love. I will be back for the vegan option.

Great coffee, amazing sangas, the BEST ice-​cream in the city and a tonne of organic regional produce. Not the kind of place you expect to see in the CBD but exactly what you want to find.

We were wandering through the city and stumbled upon this great little place.
It doesn’t look like gelati place however after a quick glance on the wall at the selction availible I left with the best Hazelnut Gelati I have had the pleasure of eating.
There isn’t much to this shop, there is a cool ggrocery store in the next room. It was the flavour and smooth consistency of the gelati that will have me going back.
Check it out!

It’s a little CHEESY…
so at the moment they have a beautiful selection of small goods, cheese, organic fruit and veg, but the one thing that is OUT of this worlds would have to be the Gelato. They have such amazing flavours such as salted caramel with chilli, they only use 1 birds eye in the mix to give it a kick at the back of your palate.
They do light lunches, take away food so you have no need to cook dinner if you cannot be bothered cooking with the amazing produce that they have.
Ok so I know that this good enough to make your way down but «wait there’s more» they have almost completed a man made cheese cave — yes CHEESE thats it. You will be able to sit down stairs and eat cheese while enjoying a wine.
Honestly what could be better?

So you like to get distracted by fancy little stores with heaps of
great produce? Perhaps one that has a great range for your next planned
anti-​pasto platter? Or are you in the need for some Gelato and sorbets
and other freshly made sugar based sweet treats by the front counter?
Then this is the place for you. While you’re at it you can browse all the other
rad food items in store. This is a business slowly building up by by the way
of things either a great place to get a treat on the street or bolster the pantry/​
fridge with some excellent produce. Well maybe not the last part as it will
probably get eaten as soon as you arrive home.

Great gelato made fresh daily!
The flavours range from the classics like pistachio to out-​there ones like gorgonzola!

Spring Street Grocer is the new kid on the block. For now, they only sell gelato and cold press juice. Both of which are absolutely ahmazeeballs.
In time, a cheese cave will be operational. But till then, stuff your face with the best gelato on this side of town!!!

Brilliant gelato/​ice cream/​sorbetti. Daily changing flavours with fun combos like peach and basil.
Absolutely terrible coffee.
Cheese room coming soon!

If you can walk past the gelato bar out the front (ok, don’t do that — get one either on the way in or out), you will find a most wonderful grocery store filled to the brim with artisan meats, meals and goodies for creating your own feasts.
Find the spiral staircase and find yourself in possibly the world’s prettiest cheese «cave». Less like a cave and more like an art gallery, Spring St Grocers cheese cellar is quite spectacular. The green and white tiles are lined with historic photos on the entrance to where the cheese is housed.
Oh the cheese. So. Much. Cheese. The friendly staff will not roll their eyes while you umm and err over the massive selection, offering helpful advice and samples to make sure you pick what you’re looking for. The range is so good here, I’ve never left without enough to feed an army and always end up having cheese for dinner. No regrets.
Up in the Grocer part they sell this magical mix called «Grilled Cheese Mix». You spread it on toast and melt it until the most drool-​worthy and completely addictive smell fills your kitchen. I had it at a BBQ recently and had to buy some immediately. It’s not cheap, but man… you have to try it. Worth every cent. My poor waistline has been subjected to it most days since purchasing.
So if you want to impress friends at a BBQ or picnic, or maybe just fancy having cheese for dinner (we’re grown ups, who’s going to stop us?) then I highly recommend swinging by Spring St. Oh and don’t forget your gelati on the way out.