Coles

I only pretty recently moved to the north, and I have been searching since I moved for a supermarket that I actually enjoyed being in. This one is the one to fill that need!
When I first found this Coles by chance, I actually texted my housemate and told him «I found my supermarket. I’m home» haha. I’m not 100% sure what makes this Coles particularly nice to be in, but it certainly has a different feel to it that other ones I have shopped at.
The fresh food area is bright and spacious, and there is plenty of selection and variety. Although I prefer to buy my fruit and veg from a fresh food store or market, I feel happy enough with the freshness of their produce that I would buy it here when I want to get everything in the same place.
Something I have not seen in any supermarket before (at least not in Australia!) is their fresh salad and prepared fruit bar. You choose a container and make your own selection, then you pay by weight. Love this idea for a quick lazy lunch without being too pricey. There’s a great cheese bar too and I found the deli staff to be particularly helpful and friendly.
I’m hoping the other Coles stores are going to be following this layout and feel soon!