Alice Springs food
Alice Springs doesn't have quite the range of fresh foods available in Australia's big cities, but considering the climate and the distances involved, the local food retailers do pretty well.
Supermarkets
There are branches of the two major Australian supermarkets in Alice Springs, and also a number of smaller independents.
Afghan Traders
Shop 6/7 Leichhardt Tce, Alice Springs
8955 5560
- sells a range of dried fruit, nuts, spices, flour, organic produce and luxury foodstuffs.
Butchers
There are three specialty butchers, two of which fly fresh seafood in twice a week.
Milner Meat Supply
Shop 8 Gason St (cnr Milner Rd), Alice Springs
8952 1171
Shorty's Quality Meats
6 Hearne Place (Northside shops), Alice Springs
8952 1443
Fruit and vegetables
The supermarkets stock a decent range of in-season fresh produce, and there are also a number of specialist retailers - some of whom grow their produce locally.