Shopping Guide: Zocalo
Zocalo: Your Shopping Guide
Why You Should Visit
- A Floral Paradise: You'll find a wide selection of flowers and plants, perfect for your balcony or any space. The quality can fluctuate based on the season, but the selection is generally good.
- Unique Gifts & Home Goods: The location offers a variety of unique and kitschy items, including hats, scarves, and puzzles. There are also planters, pots, and planting equipment available.
- A Cozy Cafe Experience: The attached cafe is a major draw, with both indoor and outdoor seating. Shoppers can expect to find coffee, lattes, desserts like cheesecake bites and chocolate cookies, and menu items like soup of the day. An espresso milkshake is highly recommended!
- Friendly and Helpful Staff: The staff are known for being super helpful and communicative. They are also very nice, and offer amazing customer service.
- Seasonal Sales and Bargains: The location often features sales, like the SOLSTICE CELEBRATION SALE, where you can find great bargains. They also have Boxing Day sales. Some plants are offered at half-off.
- Great Location in Little Italy: It's located right in the heart of Little Italy. It's in a great neighbourhood to do your shopping and dining at as well!
- Convenient Services: Delivery service for flowers is available.
- Greenhouse and Cafe: There is a wonderful greenhouse that you can drink your coffee in.
- Variety of Plants: There is an incredible variety of plants to choose from.
Why You Might Consider Alternatives
- Quality of the Matcha: Be aware that the matcha has mixed reviews, with some finding it "kinda mid".
- Parking: Shoppers can expect that parking can be tricky at times.
- Busy Cafe: The cafe can be very busy, as it is always bustling and the tables occupied.
- Limited Time for Visits: Since the shop can close early, it's better to make a visit sooner.