Good quick convenient store in a prime spot on a cold autumn evening! We needed a few things before…read morecalling it a night so we walked over here as it was closer than Sainsbury's and Tesco Express. We were pleased with the selections of everything from cheeses to ales and every snack in between. Upon checkout we were curious about the irn-bru in the bin next to the counter so we asked the lady who was checking folks out. She was sweet and explained that it was just something we had to try but it was too hard to explain. Enough said - we brought one home to try! They had lots of clearanced out items near the checkout as well so we grabbed a bag of crisps to go with our new local finds. Great shop - and good customer service!

I'm in two minds about this place…read more Scotmids in general have decent stock, including plenty of GF and lactose free items and they give discount vouchers every now and then which often give £2 off if you spend over £10 (not too shabby!). There's a decent range of cheeses, often including some which are locally made. I also like their own brand stuff, which is decent quality. This particular Scotmid has recently had a revamp and now includes an area with fresh baked bread, a vegetable rack with your 'not your usuals' next to all the 'normal' vegetables, a pastry/pie counter next to the tills and a self-service check out area. All these things make me think that Scotmid wants to be more 'Waitrose' than 'Tesco Express'. However, they are pricier than Tesco, likely because most of what they sell is sourced locally. It sometimes surprises me how quickly the price goes from a few quid to the average £13-17 I spend here. I can live with the price, I don't have to shop here after all, but one thing that kind of makes me lose patience is the staff. On the tills that staff are wonderful, they ask you about your day and are always lovely, fostering a sense of community in the local shop. In the aisles however the staff have a habit of having personal conversations (not 'guess what I found my husband doing last night?' but more 'I was watching Breaking Bad and I couldn't believe the bit where the thing happened!') and you occasionally feel you are intruding if you need to reach between them to grab your milk. This is probably a consequence of the friendly atmosphere and general friendliness about the place but it has tried my patience more than once! Overall though I like this Scotmid and I'm glad it's my local!

When you visit this shop to avoid being clouded in your opinions by any misleading first…read moreimpressions you should treat the baskets out front for what they really are and that is a reduced section. Some of the items out here are past their best, although the prices generally compensate for this and only good for jams or being cooked so expect this, but don't judge the whole shop by it and do head on rather than dismissing the shop as a low quality shop that's out to con you of your money. The shop itself is a bit of a cross between a grocers and a corner shop which makes it a very useful shop to visit as you are passing to pick up a drink, newspaper and maybe a few fresh fruits or vegetables for that days dinner. This really is the only way you can pick up fresh food without it going off as unless it's been treated it doesn't last a week very long. The prices here are reasonable and the range of good on offer is very good so the shop does serve its local area and especially passers by very well.

This shop was reccomended to me by a friend for their supposed vast array of spices (specifically I…read morewas looking to make an epic vindaloo for dinner that night). It was... not as vast as what I was told. For convenience, yea it's great. It's a convenience store and not an Asian Grover so I can't be to cut up about the whole ordeal. But for spices/ herbs this is not it. I did purchase a few but they were twice the cost of tescos and with the dust on the packaging it was apparent they'd been sitting there a while. It's slightly bigger than your generic convenience store and there is a selection of fruits and veg on offer if you happen to be nearby. Service was friendly, can't really fault it overall.

This is the biggest super market you will find around Haymarket and West End, I would say. It has a…read moregood selection of products, but you pay slightly more compared to bigger branches from competitors. The bakery part is always worth a visit, along with the hot food section for lunches. Weekly offers are also worth a visit! Amazon has placed a locker area, where you can pick up your order from there rather than wondering if it will fit through your door at home or having to pick it up from a post office another day.

Was vselectionisiting Edinburgh for a few days and drove past this on our way in. Stocked up on…read morefresh fruits ( Bannans,Blue Berries and Strawberries) and the prices were reasonable. Visited during the virus outbreak so there was no bread or toilet paper. They do have a bakery that sells baked goods. Love the alchohol selection and the staff were really nice.

Decent sized supermarket that isn't overly expensive. Has a…read moregood range of products. I mean, its a grocery store- I'm not sure what else I can say.

I wouldn't shop here except for the proximity to my house…read more Cramped and poorly lit this Tescos exemplifies all that is wrong with their brand. Walking through the store you are constantly harassed by physiologically predicted buying triggers placed at eye height. See this deal? BUY 5 SAVE 0p NOW REDUCED (we artificially raised the price to make it seem like a discount in the weeks before) ALL OUR OWN LABEL WINE IS NOW 'FINEST' added value on everything! (even though it is still the crappy plonk) WHAT WHAT WHAT? WINE REDUCED FROM £20 TO £5? What a deal!! (too bad it is a no name brand they have made up themselves in house and whacked a pretty label on it, IT'S ADDED VALUE!) ALL YOUR END OF AISLE DEALS ARE RUBBISH, you are just using this area to try and trigger a buying response. Walking around this store it seems like they are always trying to charlatan you into buying. It's because you are not important any more. All Tesco cares about is the shareholder. Things to buy - Ice, they sell 1kg and 2kg for the same price of £1 so get the bigger one. Lambs kidney to feed to my dog (15p) Sometimes they have microfibre clothes at 4 for a £1 Occasionally offers on tulips (I like tulips) Don't Get switched with a BOGOF fake upsell.

I'm not sure if you have heard of Aldi and if not, its a supermarket chain similar to Lidl. You can…read morefind it on Georgie road, a 10 min bus ride from Haymarket. There is also a medium sized car park at the rear. It sells unknown brands for lower prices. The quality of the food and household supplies are acceptable and well within the value you pay for it. Their sweets section is one of a kind and the chocolate a must try. They also sell cat food called VitaCat that my cats like and which is a bit cheaper than the popular brand names. Household items are particularly well priced: toilet and kitchen roles, cleaners, candles..... You can also rumble you special on offer items, which are exchanged each month. During Christmas time they are much better stocked with a wider selection. For bread and meaty goods, however, I still shop somewhere else, but in any case my household bills have decreased.

I live in the city centre and don't drive so most of my food shopping involves local and tiny…read moregrocery shops with little choice. The media are always mentioning how amazing Aldi is with its cheap produce and all that jazz. This Aldi is quite big for a city grocery market - well bigger than I expected. And they have a pretty big car park! I visited on a sunday afternoon and it was busy. One thing you notice is that the aisles are narrow. They have the fresh veg on the right hand side when you first enter. Then meats and fish followed by milk and cheese and then prepared foods. I came specifically for their fillet of beef - a bargain at £4.99 for 170g (it wasn't bad!). Aldi also sell things you didn't realize you needed - like an exercise mat or face cream for £2.99 (hey the magazines say it will get rid of all of your wrinkles!) Aldi have some great deals and if I lived closer I'd be a regular!

This place scares me…read more I don't often shop at big stores like this. No, it's not a hipster thing (ok... it's kind of a hipster thing) but ever since moving into Stockbridge, my favourite Sunday activity is visiting all the little local spots to grab groceries for the week. There's something charming about swinging into the butchers and then down to the bakery for tonight's dinner. But not everything can be found at a little haunt and sometimes, my bank account gets mad at me and I have to venture into a big spot like this. The thing I will point out (as many before me have) is that the quality of their store brand here is excellent. Much better than the Tesco stuff I found my first few weeks (that's the extent of my big box groceries though, so take this with a grain of salt I suppose). From the produce, to the pre-made salads (the beetroot and quinoa is excellent! Oh gosh, I AM a hipster!), to the interesting pre-made meal finds - it's a nice step up from your normal big box selection. Plus, they stock three different kinds of Yamazaki whisky. Coming from Canada where you can't find this in the MOST exclusive shops - this tickles me. So I would be a huge fan of this place, if it didn't give me complete and utter anxiety every time I set foot in the place. It is SO DAMN BUSY. ALL THE TIME! I don't know if it's because there's a online pick up area right at the front (which is handy), or because i'm too used to my Sunday shop strolls, but this place seems like a bit of a zoo every time i've been in. Which would be ok I suppose if the lines moved a bit quicker at check out and there were more people to lead this lost Canadian to the right aisle, but as it stands - though useful, it's a rather unpleasant shopping experience. I'll keep coming here for big ticket items and when I get my arse in gear to do a big shop, but I doubt it will make it on the regular rotation any time soon.

When I moved from Surrey to Scotland one of the very few things I missed was Waitrose. Living in…read moreFalkirk, we didn't even have a Sainsbury's but my Waitrose withdrawal ended when we moved to Edinburgh - where there is not only one - but TWO Waitroses to meet the foodie needs of North and South. I would never consider Waitrose to be my regular grocery store - I suppose that's where the missing star goes. It's more of a treat - like going to a food hall of a posh department store. The cleaning supplies and toiletries are a bit more than at other shops and the selection isn't as good - but they are there in case of emergency. The true delight comes in the more interesting selection of fresh fruit and veg - far more greens that any other supermarket - and even most independent grocers. Bok Choi, kales (whole not shredded), chard.... perfect for green juices! Great cheeses, meats, fresh baked breads and the amazing dessert aisle!! The salted caramel brownies from Maison Blanc are incredible!! The Strockbridge/Comely Bank location is ideal for when you have other things to do in town and the free parking garage is a great bonus. Another bonus - free tea and coffee if you have a 'My Waitrose' card. Ah, Waitrose - you do spoil us!!

We were in Edinburgh on vacation and Lidl was within walking distance to our rental. They had…read moreeverything we needed for the few days we were in town. There were 5 of us in our party and each had a preference, Lidl had all the basics and several things that proved to be very tasty. Everything was very economical, the store was clean, and the employees very helpful. We would shop there again!

Upon returning to Edinburgh in the late afternoon/early evening on Thursday 18 July 2019 before…read moredeparting back for the West coast of the United States of America on Saturday 20 July 2019, I decided to pick up a few supper items. The Lidl was easy to spot on foot approaching roughly southbound on A70/Dalry Road. Offerings were well-stocked and well-priced. Workers were quick and the overall vibe of the store calm. I opted to walk to and from the store, however there was a large parking lot available for those driving.

Quick easy convenience store in Wales. Carries most items but I prefer Aldi or Adsa in Wales.read more

Oh! I thought this was a Metro. It's so much bigger and better-stocked than its little cousin down…read morenear my house that I just assumed it must be. (What world is this that I am able to make unconscious assumptions about the kind of Tesco I'm in? Ugh.) Anyway. It's bigger and better-stocked. That's why I thought it was a Metro. It's also pretty tidy most of the time and last time I went in, there was a nice young man from Stoats giving away free samples, which was fun. The tills are fairly well laid-out... I don't really know what else there is to say. It's a Tesco, and just a Tesco, and it's got nothing particularly out of the ordinary to recommend it, but it's juuuuuust fine.