Skinny Ravensbourne Convenience Store is a dairy at 217 Ravensbourne Rd in Ravensbourne, Dunedin, with a 4.6 Google rating.
In New Zealand, a dairy is a corner shop selling everyday essentials such as milk, bread, snacks, drinks, ice cream and newspapers, and often hot food. Along Dunedin's harbour road, a dairy is handy for people on their way to or from work, cyclists using the harbourside path and locals who want a quick stop. A good one keeps shelves stocked and fresh, stays open long hours and knows its regulars. Prices are often higher than at a supermarket, so it suits top-up shopping more than the weekly shop. Check best-before dates on chilled goods, ask whether cards are accepted and see whether staff can order in an item you use regularly. Regulars pop in for milk, a paper or a treat, and chat to staff about what is happening locally.
Ravensbourne Rd runs along the Otago Harbour, so this shop suits nearby residents and commuters wanting a quick stop for essentials.