If you're a fan of a fast food drive-through, imagine a similar drive-through - but for your groceries - in one of Sydney's wealthiest suburbs.
Woolworths has opened its first 'Direct to Boot 'drive-through store in the affluent suburb of Rose Bay to offer a new level of convenience to locals, especially before Christmas.
Aussies are likely familiar with the 'Direct to Boot' offering from the supermarket giant, a service that is already offered at 700 locations, but this new site is without a walk-in store attached.
"We know our customers are busier than ever before, which is why we've launched a new Direct to Boot drive-through for the local residents of Rose Bay and surrounding areas," Managing Director of eComX Sally Copland told 9news.com.au.
"We're excited for customers to try the innovative design of a standalone Direct to Boot service, where they can be in and out with a car full of shopping in a matter of minutes."
The drive-through is located on the corner of Old South Head Road and Albemarle Avenue in Rose Bay, replacing an "eyesore" of a petrol station, the supermarket said.
Customers can order online or through the Woolworths app and access a wide range of Woolworths products.
Once the order is placed, customers confirm via app or SMS link when they've arrived at one of the eight marked bays at the site and a team member will pack their order directly into their boot.
The location is being used as a drive-through for the interim, Director of Property Development Andrew Loveday said, with the possibility the site could be turned into a store in the future.
"We appreciate the support of Woollahra Council to help set this up, while we continue our collaborative approach with planning teams and the Rose Bay community on our long-term plans for the site," Loveday said.
The catch is orders have to be made ahead of time as they're filled at the Mascot facility and taken to the Rose Bay location.
The new facility is unlikely to cause traffic chaos as only around 50 orders can be filled per day.
"We look forward to hearing feedback from the local community over the coming months," Copeland added.
