Tamar Valley Grocer — Local services in Launceston

Was really enjoying shopping at this IGA but no longer. One of the three owners is an ex Liberal party state director Sam McQuestin who can’t seem to let go of his political roots for the sake of his business. At the last election he had a local liberal member set up shop outside the front of his IGA harassing customers upon entry with flyers. Some people just don’t get it. Politics needs to be kept well clear of a business if you want to retain a diverse customer base. I’ve not darkened their doorway for almost 4 months now and will continue the boycott until a change in ownership. Worth noting also, their prices are outrageous for some of the products. Really enjoyed the fact that they sold Jean Pascal bakery products. I now source these at the Hill Street grocer in Longford. Now that is a...

Shop was good couple of years ago, the nicer staff have left & I now get 'tutted' at if I dare to ask for anything extra. Roast chicken has been akin to boot leather recently & they are not stuffed. They continually run out of best-selling items & you will wait for weeks for them to be replaced. The thought of ordering extra of the top sellers seems a bridge too far. Fresh veg are all to often soft or flaccid. $9 for a manky iceberg, no thanks, I'll...

Really sweet local grocer offering local products and produce. Picked up a hot beverage here on the way home from spending time at Cataract Gorge. We arrived before the rush, parking was ample, and then when we picked up our beverages, so many cars arrived. I guess it must be a popular location.

I love the canteen; it gives a pop-up or foodie truck feel. Really good coffee and chai and definitely...