French's IGA Xpress Glen Waverley — Local services in Melbourne

This store is locally owned and run and whilst their prices are reflective of a convenience store, they do have some hidden gems.

We are in isolation due to waiting on CoVid19 testing (we're doing the right thing) and were in urgent need of items that aren't advertised. We weren't going to be selfish and go to the shops and potentially infect those around us so we needed to find another way.

We called 13Cabs who said their drivers can pick up from supermarket front desk and drop off, but upon calling two major Supermarket brands and being told it had to be click and collect which was no guarantee of same day availability. One major store, despite us explaining the situation still sent us through to the online department who gave us the 'Computer says No' (very politely of course) and sent us back to the store.

We then put our heads together and called French's IGA and spoke to Rami who we have decided is just the nicest human in our 10 kilometre radius and he literally took the store phone and ran up and down each aisle and put together a shop for us and let us make our payment via credit card.

We couldn't recommend the store or its staff well enough and for those thinking stock is a bit limited, ask them and they will get things in as special request!

Also, if you do Ubereats or other delivery requests, just let the store know and they can increase your order if you want items that are available in store but not on the menu (for example, newspapers,...

Small local supermarket & bottle shop. Good product range, & they also have a proper deli in the store too. Staff are good. Alcohol prices are good ( cheaper than large stores, like Dan murphy's). Limited parking outside the store, but there is a carpark behind the shops as well. Wheelchair...

Staff are always incredibly helpful and friendly. Have always been able to find what I need. Of course, a little pricy compared to the big supermarkets but they also carry more local and interesting products. Overall a great local...