Coles Local South Melbourne - Normanby Road — Local services in Melbourne

As a local myself, this supermarket is a great addition to the area. As with other Coles Locals, there is an emphasis on quality, artisanal ingredients whilst still having the classic staples you'd expect at any Coles.

They have a self serve coffee machine! Great for us caffeine addicts! Super popular whilst I was there as there aren't many cafes open on the weekend in this stretch of South Melbourne. Due to how busy it was, I decided not to try it on this visit. I'll return at a quieter time.

The adjoining Liquorland is decent given the size. I'm a non-drinker so I can't give much detail on the range and if that is suitable to people's needs or not.

The clientele was a majority of singles and couples. Not many families there.

Christmas treat displays already up - Gingerbread, meringues, mince pies, shortbread, nougat etc.

Nice display of flowers and food gifts that are readily visible and accessible.

There are fridges and freezers for fresh pet food at the rear corner of the store.

Fresh hot chickens and plenty of grab n go meals and snacks available.

The checkouts are all self service but two staff members were on hand to assist. There are a mix of cash and card facilities.

Accessibility: A choice of ramps or a couple of stairs. Ramps are not steep. Great option for those who cannot utilise stairs. Upstairs car park has lift access.

Access via modes of transport:

Car: *Undercover parking above supermarket (enter via Woodgate Street). Ticketed unlimited parking Mon-Fri on Woodgate Street (tram line side), Mon-Sat (supermarket side). *Unlimited parking on Boundary Street (directly outside supermarket). 2P unticketed on Boundary Street on the other side of Normanby Road. *Ticketed unlimited parking on Normanby Road Mon to Fri. Unlimited on Sat and Sun. *Unlimited and 4P parking in Evans Street.

Public transport/bike/walking: Evans Street has a shaded park and seating if you wish to have a picnic or give the kids a place to run around. Easy to get to via cycling or walking with the off road asphalt track behind the Evans Street park running parallel to the tram line. Number 109 tram to Port Melbourne (tram stop #126 Montague Street) is the closest stop, or the 235 bus stopping at Ingles Street/Normanby Road. Closest train stop is at Southern Cross station, and you can board either the bus or...

Great place to stop on the way home or on the way to your destination- grab a coffee or supplies just off the freeway in South Melbourne

Staff are kind helpful and friendly! Well done

Today my phone didn’t work for payment and staff member helped me and put it all through as I ran out and got cash from my car - very thoughtful and helpful !

Lots of people there getting their low cost coffees - not many shopping but very nice clean shop

Only one suggestion - maybe a local council issue (someone help us all !) visited this shop 3 times and each time very very hard to get a park - all parking is 2-4 hours hello what about a few 30 minutes so that car parks turn over quickly

Thanks again great place...

This coles is so fun, I loves the effort that has gone into the presentation of this particular coles local store. The little signs with cute quotes and colours etc. They have a juice and coffee machine, nice bakery goods and more. I have never seen a coles quite like it, and I definetly don't have one like that where we come from (Queenslanders). Whoever did those little signs has done a great job, it really does uplift and give the store a...