A food lover’s paradise: Best in fresh, best in value

A one-stop shop for local seasonal fruits, crisp vegetables, juicy meats, sensational seafood or a freshly baked artisan bakery delight.

January 4, 2024

South Coast Herald 2 minutes read

There is a good reason why Food Lover’s Market was voted the Best Green Grocer in the Best of South Coast Readers’ Choice Awards 2023 – it’s a one-stop shop for all your family’s needs – from food to groceries.

The large store which is conveniently located at Entrance 1 at Southcoast Mall provides ease of shopping in its spacious environs which is easy to navigate.

The friendly and efficient management team of Food Lover’s Market.

Whether its fruit and vegetables, meat, baked goods, cheese, fresh juices or more, Food Lover’s Market has it all whether you are shopping solo or with your family.

The friendly management and staff are available to assist in every department. Chat to them about your needs, and they will be able to help source the item you are searching for quickly.

Butchery

The well-stocked butchery has a variety of meats and biltong. Whether you are shopping for your weekly or monthly meat needs, the efficient butchery staff will advise on the best cuts available.
For biltong lovers, the butchery is a specialist in yellow fat biltong.

Marius Potgieter and Rick Prinsloo will advise on all your meat needs.

Nomzamo Nzimande weighs out an item for a customer.

Fruit and vegetables

For your five-a-day (the five portions of fruit and vegetables that people are recommended to eat everyday as part of a healthy diet), you have stepped into the right store. Food Lover’s Market stocks top quality varieties of fruit from the regulars such as apples and bananas to in-season fruits, as well as vegetables that’s sure to make your lunch or dinner healthy and delicious.

Sibusiso Madlala and David Bhengu will ensure your five-a-day needs are met.

Bakery

Whether it’s sweet or savoury, the bakery has a variety of items, from specialty breads to yummy doughnuts and other delicious treats. Your shopping will not be complete without a sweet treat for your family.

Mumsy Moodley, Zibuyile Hlengwa and Baja Mbambo are ready to serve something sweet.

Deli

The deli stocks over 100 different cheeses. If you are a turophile (a connoisseur of cheese) then you are at the right place, whether you are after a soft or hard cheese, or want recommendations for the perfect after-dinner cheeseboard.
The deli also has a variety of cold meats – quick and easy fillings for a school or work lunch or an in-between snack.

Chat to Sibu Mbhele or Nombuso Mlambi for your choice of cheese or cold meat.

Juice bar

Pop in at the juice bar for nothing but pure fruit juice in a variety of flavours. Fresh fruit and yoghurt are also available, as well as smoothies.

Health & happiness

This section stocks a variety of nuts, dried fruits and sweets. Whether it’s for baking, dessert or a snack on the go, the only difficulty is which one to choose.

Thuli Ncama will help you make the right choice.

Lunch on the go

Lunch is on Food Lover’s Market with a number of grab and go items made fresh daily. If you are short on time and unable to grab anything from home, pop into the store for a burger, cheese roll or more.