IGA Byron Bay
Byron Bay · Shopping
(465 reviews)
The IGA on Bayshore Drive is the practical backbone of Byron Bay's daily life. Locals swing through for the basics: fresh produce, pantry staples, deli items, and the kind of last-minute dinner ingredients that the town's boutique grocers don't stock. It sits in the industrial fringe near the Arts & Industry Estate, which means less foot traffic, more parking, and a calmer shop than anything closer to the centre. Prices sit at supermarket standard, which is a relief when Byron's specialty food scene can feel like it charges a premium for breathing. No reviews to mine for standout details here, but as the area's main full-service supermarket, it does the job reliably. If you're self-catering, it's your first stop.
Opening Hours
- Monday7am – 9pm
- Tuesday7am – 9pm
- Wednesday7am – 9pm
- Thursday7am – 9pm
- Friday7am – 9pm
- Saturday7am – 9pm
- Sunday7am – 9pm
What People Say
Well worth shopping here. Beats most other grocery store in Byron Bay frankly. well-stocked, lots of good variety at prices same if not better than Woolworths. Was surprised
I live nearby and have been shopping here for over a decade. While the prices are a bit higher than the other Byron options, the selection is good. Unfortunately, they stock expired and damaged items, and offer no guarantee. I recently bought an $18 bag of Bolognesi pasta sauce that was split and leaked onto my other items. Even with the receipt, they would not accept the return and said they were not responsible. They always dismiss issues with expired or moldy stock as if I'm being picky.
Typical IGA, doesn't have big bottles of cold water which is what we were after but it does have a selection of hot foods and deli items.
Nice shop but I don't recommend driving there! Oh my. The "roads" are disgraceful and worse than the surface of the moon.
Nice counter staff and good selection. Very poor management, no where to be seen and prices are WAY WAY over priced compared to other independents in the area.
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