The Quay Co-op is an organic food shop and bakery that has been around since the early 1980s. Founded with the help of the Cork Food Co-op, this boutique store features a wide range of organic food and wines. The bakery specializes in special dietary breads and cakes including gluten-free and dairy-free products, all made with only the healthiest organic ingredients. You can also choose from a range of eco-friendly cosmetics and natural remedies here at reasonable prices.

The English Market (Irish: Sean-Mhargadh na Sacsan), or properly Princes Street Market, is a municipal food market in the centre of Cork, Ireland. The market is well supported locally and has in itself become a tourist attraction in the city centre. The term English Market was coined to distinguish the market from the nearby St. Peter's Market (now the site of the Bodega on Cornmarket Street), which was known as the Irish Market. There has been a market on the present site since 1788 but the present group of buildings was constructed in the mid-19th century with the ornamental entrance at Princes Street being constructed in 1862 by Sir John Benson. The market is best known for its daily caught fresh fish, and butchers and sources much of the food served in the city's top restaurants. It is a source of local specialities shuch as Drisheen, spiced beef, and buttered eggs.

O'Donovans is a renowned craft butcher where you can find all kinds of cooked meats, bacon and poultry. This family-run business has maintained its high standards for three generations. You can even order food straight to your hotel or holiday home, with full delivery service available.

Located just off the main shopping street, Cork Wools is a colorful wool and knitting store that is a real treat for people who like to create unique clothing in their own homes. All kinds of wools, cottons, acrylics, yarns and other knitting materials are available at this friendly family-run business.

Open since 1979, O’Conaill Chocolates has long been the top store in the city for chocoholics. This fantastic little shop adjacent to Patrick Street has dozens of different homemade chocolate treats for you to choose from. You can either take your delicious candy home with you, or enjoy it over a hot chocolate right in the store.

This fully-featured store is a great place to find all kinds of books, CDs and vinyl records at low prices. Thousands of great second-hand items are available for you to browse and find a rare gem to take home. The shop also sells arts and crafts materials.