City Picnic

Zingy opal fruit-coloured picnic benches, big metallic lights and shiny white tiles welcome you into this spacious corner store and cafe. But this ain't no ordinary shop, for sitting alongside newspapers and magazines is a galloping gourmand's treasure trove of globally-sourced treats. Oreos, Italian Olive Oils and Asian sauces share space with local produce, and the cafe and take-out side continues the theme with bagels, burritos, subs and salads among the menu faves. Save space for the shakes, smoothies, and giant swirls of ice cream in fabulous flavours such as cream egg, bubble gum and strawberry cheesecake. Or re-energise with freshly ground coffee as the kids enjoy Sunday's cupcake-making classes (check ahead). All this and the WiFi's free. Head for the listed building once home to legendary department store Anderson and McAuley (you can still see the lettering along the outside) and you've arrived.