Sainsbury's Local on Bridge Street is in a good location in the historic town centre of Stratford…read moreUpon Avon, it is a convenience store so the prices are inflated compared to a regular Sainsbury's, and the prices come at a premium. The overall look and feel of the store is indistinguishable to any Sainsbury's Local I have visited, they also support Smart Shop, where you are able to use the Sainsbury's Smartshop app to scan items as you're walking around the store, and then use your phone to pay and leave. The only difference I noticed about this store compared to other Sainsbury's Local locations, was how the milk was displayed on a metal milk crate, rather than the traditional open refrigerated shelf. The store was reasonably clean I did notice the selection of to-go food and drink to be quite pricey, perhaps this is to push people towards purchasing a meal deal. (With a lack of gluten-free options on here other than an awful seeded bread sandwich if you're lucky, this isn't something I'd go for) They do close at 10 pm here, which could catch out-of-town visitors off guard, as Sainsbury's Local stores are usually open until 11 pm, the extra hour is crucial for me so it is a shame they close this store early, especially as their is a lack of alternatives nearby. 3*

A small Sainsbury's, but it's well stocked and has plenty of registers. I even saw Starbucks…read moreDoubleshots in the drinks section, which marks a first for seeing an iced coffee beverage in a British convenience store.

I really liked coming here. It's spacious and has a good range of food. No pharmacy but the petrol…read morestation makes up for this in my view. The restaurant is good but basic..

I can't rave too much about it, it's only a supermarket after all, but this is actually not a bad…read moreone. Out of all the supermarkets in Stratford this would probably be the one that I would choose to visit the most out of them all. There is a really good sized car park outside, with plenty of disabled and family parking, and there are lots of trolleys available. The offers are the same as with all Morrisons, but this one does seem to be really well laid out, and the queues at the tills are never too bad (if there are some then you hear calls over the tannoy for staff members to get to them). There are two complaints that I would level against this supermarket, the cafe and the toilets. The cafe always has a really long queue, which means you have to be desperate for a drink or something to eat to want to stay in it, and the toilets really do smell.

WAITROSE Where…read moreWholefoods & John Lewis meet! For those in the UK ... What is Wholefoods? It's the North American version of Waitrose. High quality food guaranteed to be fresh and tasty with higher end prices to match! Lots of organic produce and products. A top-notch grocery shopping experience! For those OUTSIDE of England ... What is John Lewis? It's a high end department store with quality products that are very attractive and beautifully designed ... and shockingly moderately priced! Hence, a high end grocery store which sells organic, visually appealing and moderately priced. There is a cafe to the side that sells drinks and food from 10am to 9pm. Decent light meals that are somewhat healthy and doesn't hurt your wallet! This is our go-to place for a quick cheap healthy bite! Also a great place for afternoon tea or coffee. My only suggestion - a salad bar for food to take away!!!

A fairly large Tesco's, on the outskirts of Stratford this sells most of what you would need in…read moreyour weekly shop. There is a Pharmacy based within the store, which is great if you have a prescription, or just needs some help with a medical issue and haven't had the chance to get anywhere due to work. The store doesn't have the greatest of layouts, and the members of staff are not the most helpful. There always tends to be lots of space on the shelves from where they have not restocked, and this is disappointing, especially as they seem to not stock up the items on offer most of the time. There are always queues at the checkouts, and regardless of Tesco's saying that they will open up more checkouts if over three people are queing they never do, and there are always at least 5 checkouts not in use whilst the queues are stretching half way up some aisles. The cafe is always busy, with dirty tables. The carpark is a really good size, with plenty of disabled parking and family bays. I would recommend that if this is your local Tesco shop online and get them to fight their way around and deliver the goods to you.

I have always found that this large Tesco store is busy but well stocked. the staff are always busy…read morebut willing to help. A recently completed refit has not really improved the stores layout. The products from the fresh food counters are always of good quality. there are plenty of checkouts but at busy times it seems that its a struggle to open enough to met the demand. the cafe although busy does not serve very high quality food.

This is a fantastic shop if you're into healthy, organic foods.. they stock everything you could…read moreever imagine! It is pricey but it's great for top-up shopping, or just to get the products you like that are hard to find in supermarkets. The staff are always friendly and helpful and produce is well laid out. It's impossible to go there for one thing without coming out with things that you didn't intend to buy because it's all just too nice looking!

A brilliant mini-supermarket with everything organic, free range and much of it locally sourced…read more You'd bankrupt yourself if you did all your shopping here, but it's a great alternative to supermarkets, online shopping or other local stores for certain items. Stocks Moltex Oko eco disposable nappies and Goodness Knows baby food (local company).

In town for an RSC visit and doing some shopping at the retail park I noticed a Greggs offering a…read morebacon roll and coffee for £2 and thought we'd do it after the M&S etc trip. How I regret not doing it there and then. Big poster advertising bacon rolls in M&S cafe and inertia drew me in to a particularly bad snack experience. I queued in a cafe littered with rubbish and trays and thought someone will be out to clean shortly. A member of the public excused himself for stretching in front of me for serviettes at the counter saying" I'd better do the cleaning for them" as he went off to make some space for him and his kids to eat. I got to the counter and it was quite clear why no cleaning was done as the poor guy on duty was dementedly and valiantly trying to serve customers, coordinate drinks and snacks and deal with complaints about waiting/temperature of drinks etc. We should have left then, I know, but you feel committed and think that the M&S brand will somehow shine through eventually. No. Bacon rolls sold out (overworked guy had no time to take in the huge Hot Bacon Roll poster of course). I continued (madly, I agree) and ordered 2 sausage rolls and two coffees. Rolls came a good while after the coffees despite the fact they are simply microwaved. And served on the cheapest paper plate, the like of which I haven't seen since the seventies. I looked at our table and at the bill of £11.15 and thought longingly about Greggs and how foolish I had been to continue. In an attempt to help the guy I moved some trays including our own only to find that there is nowhere to put them. You have to somehow hand them back over the heads of the poor souls waiting in the queue. No wonder they are left, along with packaging and used crockery and cups for new customers to clear away to make space to eat. (I took photos of filthy floor etc if you would like them for training purposes.) I realise it is only a cafe and a pit stop for weary shoppers but that is exactly why it shouldn't be stressful or unenjoyable. After wandering around the gorgeousness that is the M&S store you want to experience similar in the cafe even if just to fortify yourself for another round of shopping. As it was my partner and I just chuntered to each other at how surprising that M&S could let this go on and what a waste of money it had been and how breakfast had been spoiled and why did we let M&S get away with such poor treatment of shoppers.

Gorgeous new store with nice staff and lots of lovely food. M&S Simply Food offer a good range of…read moreproducts and this store is larger than many locally. Parking can be a bit of a nightmare due to the number of shops on Maybird Retail Park and bizarrely this store doesn't appear on the M&S website search for Simply Food branches in Warwickshire. However, it is there and is packed out most weekends with the cream of Stratford-upon-Avon shoppers doing their main shop and the rest of us who like to buy bits and pieces.

This supermarket is one of my favourite independent places to shop, based in the heart of Soho…read moreRoad. I try and shop here every 2 - 3 weeks, and the discounted prices on shopping to be had in here, are gob-smackingly good! The ideal place to get all your authentic ingredients for that all special curry and what not. I buy all of my asain, Indian ingredients in here and more. The small packets of spices are convenient and the cheapest that you can get! Everything from the Basmati Tilda rice, flour, nuts, great juices, tea, snacks, lentils, oils, juices, cereals, shop here first. You'll be hooked, with famous brands it's a shame they don't offer some kind of reward scheme! My tip, try the bags of 'Paneer' in the fridge section, on your right when you walk in (past the big bags of onions....) at £3.99. Fry into a tomato curry, just delightful and beats takeaway food. I find I always fill my trolley shopping in here. The prices ARE THE BEST THAT YOU CAN GET! They close early on Wednesdays and only the far till on your right accepts debit cards. They even have free asian newspapers for you to take away, if you can read them. What makes this place extra special is staff at the door will look after your shopping bags and give you a numbered ticket whilst you shop and browse! 1 Hour free car parking is available for shoppers, there after, it's £1 per hour. Enjoy. A great gem and a much valued and appreciated store for all communities.

S&D Supermarket is literally based in the centre of Soho Road and my parents do come here whenever…read morethey are in Handsworth. Would I come here again? Only if I am in Handsworth and am desperate to buy Indian ingredients. There are closer green grocer stores that have Indian spices and plus there are high retail stores that sell Indian ingredients needed for making curries. But the prices at S&D Supermarket are excellent and they won't be beaten anywhere else. From tea to Indian snacks and savouries to cereals, these are some of the things you can buy from this supermarket. This is an excellent store for the locals and those living in Birmingham. To top it all off, the staff are top class here and they will help you out. If you do need guidance on any of the products at this supermarket, they will be there. There is car parking on-site and parking will be free for an hour. After that you will be charged £1 for every hour.

During our travels, Gayle and I usually end up at the local grocery store. Our choice often…read moreinclude wine/beer/sparking water for the room, and snacks for the hotel and for the road. This CO-OP opened its doors in July 2020 and does require just a little more a walk from Downtown vs. the much closer (and smaller) Tesco. You'll also find a separate coffee shop and Post Office here. It's also just a few steps from the train station if you want something for the road. We were happy with the wine selection and a few variety of English biscuits. I also indulged my print newspaper fetish and picked up a daily Guardian (except Sunday) at any opportunity. Check out is either self-service or not. I preferred the counter near the post office. The store was large, clean, and pleasant.

Great food, helpful staff. Please try their scones with butter, preserves, and clotted cream.read more

If you've ever found yourself in the middle of nowhere at a place you can't believe isn't in the…read moremiddle of somewhere you'll understand how I felt about the Blockley Village Shop and Cafe. Walking the Cotswolds Round over the course of 7 days meant never quite knowing where I was, where I was going, or what I'd find there so when I came to the Blockley Cafe and found handsome groups brunching at tables indoors and out with leashed dogs at their feet I was sorry that I was still full from breakfast. Still, there's always room for a latte and carrot cake, especially if it gives one the opportunity to hang out at such an attractively casual spot. The service here is nice if a little a wonky due to the popularity of the place. It mattered little though. Blockley Cafe just has a wonderful vibe. The Village Shop is attached to the Cafe (or vice versa) and it was the sort of market that I enjoy looking through. Prices were very good for specialty foods I'd like to bring back home with me. Blockley's inescapable claim to fame is that the popular BBC series, "Father Brown" is filmed at the church that sits mere steps from the Cafe. So it's somewhat mandatory to visit that before or after a stop at the Cafe.