I was living nearby and strangely there was a lack of local shop's unless you where willing to…read moretravel quite a distance. This co-operative shop has the benefit of a pharmacy next door that proved useful for several people that I was on the job with. This co-operative shop didn't have a cash machine available like most stores that I've seen in the past, cash back is available just ask them, but there is a good selection of sandwiches on offer and I'm happy with that.

Morrisons took over this site, which used to be a Safeway. With its northern roots, the Morrisons…read morebrand promised good prices but also a more personal service with proper butchers and fishmongers in-store. Overall, I believe that they've delivered on that promise. This Wimbledon store is a good size but can't compete on floorspace with the giant Sainsburys Savacentre or the Tesco Extra store nearby. However, it's a good size for a town centre supermarket. They have a nice selection of food counters where you can buy and eat at the tables provided. Alternatively you can take home a ready made meal such as fresh pizza to be cooked at home. I like their fish counter very much and I tend to find more interesting fish and seafood here than at their competitors. I've bought fresh oysters, octopus and sushi grade fish here. They will scale and prepare any of the fresh fish for you. Similarly the butchers seem to know what they're talking about. The rest of the store is quite generic. One trick I feel they're missing is a loyalty scheme like Tesco's Clubcard

Morrisons is probably the busiest supermarket in Wimbledon. It's certainly the biggest in the town…read morecentre. It hasn't changed much in the years that it's been part of the local shopping scene although the cafe has gone to make way for a plant department. There always seem to be queues at the checkouts although the store is generally well-staffed. This may be testament to its good value. I believe that it now stays open until 11pm on weekdays and, further to Yee Gan's review, there is a loyalty/price comparison card available.

Bigger than most delis, Barley and Sage feels a bit like an expensive foodhall in an expensive…read moredepartment store. They have a far bigger range of goods too, salads, sandwiches and soups for lunch, chilled and prepared food, jams, preserves, cheeses, hams, homemade cakes and chocolates, corkscrews and linen for the table. Last time I was in there they were playing some jolly, very Christmassy and very twee music (it was November but I bet they started playing it on the first cold day in August) and the whole place smelt amazing. I managed to buy a nice chickpea salad but forgot to enquire as to the name of the band playing in the background. I was thinking maybe for my grandmother or maybe if I was having a very bad day...

Bayley and Sage is a beautiful idyllic village grocery store. It's almost like stepping back in…read moretime to an era of fresh produce straight from the locals farms with friendly local service, the only thing stopping you from believing you've slipped back in time is the contemporary style to the shop. They are also a little more upmarket than your typical grocery store. There's lots of organic produce, lots of gourmet foods and a wide selection of wines. The prices you pay reflect the quality of the products and produce you're buying but it is great and I love it. The staff are friendly and helpful and it's definitely better than heading to your local Tescos.

I am beyond grateful that they have H Mart in London! Being from Hawaii I absolutely have to have…read moremy asian foods! Although this location is a little of a trek for me it is completely worth it. I just wish they had ALL the Melona ice cream flavors like coconut and mango, but they have everything else so I'll take it!! Can you guys stock Rose Tteokbokki please and thank you!!!

As an expat from the States, I was wildly surprised to find an H-Mart in London. Wildly surprised…read morebut pleasantly relieved - I mean, where else can I buy good quality udon, kim chee, noodle mixes, frozen dumplings, super thin sliced beef/pork for hotpot and fresh shiitake for a good price? I know Japan Centre has similar quality but the price point is not always right. Chinatown is good for some things (fresh veggies, fresh rice noodle rolls, ramen, etc.) but it's hard to beat the selection at H-Mart. There is good lighting and sufficient aisle space so carts going in opposite directions don't have to awkwardly back out of the aisle so the opposing cart can go first (kind of like the naughty London roads!) - in most grocery stores in Chinatown, you are elbow to elbow with someone else trying to get a damn jar of Hoisin sauce in your overflowing basket. Customer service is lacking, especially when something is out of stock and no one in the store seems to know what is going on or when they will get more. Aside from the cashiers, most people working the floor do not speak English very well. The employees are mainly Korean and Chinese. However, most items are translated to English on labels and signage. I will continue to shop here for quality groceries and I hope they open more locations so that it is easily assessable to more people in London.

Whole Foods Market is a pretty cool shop, it is a short walk away from Stamford Bridge and Fulham…read moreBroadway Underground Station, in the Chelsea/Fulham area of London. The store is pretty large, speciating in organic, quality products, with the prices to match. They did also have a nice selection of ready to eat food, however, I did find the selection for people with allergies, such as myself to have limited choice. The store had a nice feel to it, they did have some tables outside for those wishing to grab and go. I would say having more staff on the shop floor to help find items and explain some of their products, as well as having some more seating/tables inside would be handy, although I admit it isn't exactly a cafe/restauraunt in regards to the latter. The store was well stocked, which is admittedly quite impressive, given the current climate where the country is facing mass food shortages. 4* - A fairly pleasant store, much better than Sainsbury's nearby but still falls short in terms of Marks and Spencer.

Amazing foodie experience however as a non londoner have not come across such high prices.read more

A bright, well laid-out, decent-sized version of the upmarket supermarket chain. Even though it…read moreisn't my regular branch, it's easy to find my way around here and often pleasurably calm to visit, in comparison with more hectic high street branches. The fresh counters are particularly well-stocked, as is the 'healthy' product section. There's also a decent choice of gift related items and magazines. What impressed me most, when I last came here with an older friend, was the genuinely helpful attitude and pleasantly chatty friendliness of the staff. As in many of their other stores, they have the brilliant Community Matters charity scheme area, with three transparent 'bins', where you make your choice before placing the (free) token you receive - after paying for your shopping. Then, at the end of the month, £1000 is divided and donated accordingly, between three (monthly-changing) local good causes. A great way to still be able to donate to charity in credit crunch times.

Supermaket royalty! John Lewis's grocery store.It's like you are shopping in Harrods foodhall but…read moreat a fraction of the price.I think they try and be reasonably competitive with day to day things but they do not try and compete with the bigs boys -you are not bulk buying here but you do not come for that.You are coming for the fantastic range of deli items both on the shelves in the brilliant food depatrments -bakery meat ans fish etc

A solid store, with a nice sized car park, conveniently right near the main bus stop for the 57 and…read more131 from Wimbledon going towards Kingston. There's not as much variety in the niche sections, and super healthy/specialist foods, but for run of the mill groceries, and also for your packed fish needs it's great. The fact they have some great smoked salmon choices is always a bonus :) Just no halal chicken there... Fruit and veg, all your basic staples are there, and regularly last a good 4/5 days :) If you go after 6:30pm parking is free. Otherwise you need £1.50 in change and you get 2hrs free parking that you need to redeem in the store when you spend more than £10

A good store which has survived despite competition from Waitrose & Tesco. Impressive range of…read moregoods and friendly staff. Open until 10pm most nights.

I'm very glad to have a whole foods near us in West London. This is the only place I can order an…read morealmond milk cappuccino! They have a nice size produce and dry goods area downstairs. Upstairs there is great selection of prepared foods, quick meals you can eat while you shop and a beauty and health section. The staff is generally pleasant and the store is kept pretty tidy.

I do shop at this Whole Foods because they carry things I cannot get elsewhere. I also eat here as…read moreI'm often in Richmond for business. But both activities are always somewhat disappointing. On the shopping front, I try to buy a range of items but each time I go there the item is either not carried at all (but it is by their much smaller Camden store), or is out of stock. On the eating front, I've never been a great fan of Whole Foods' congealed hot section, which is as bad here as it is the world over. However, the cooked to order section here needs improving. I had the beef nachos here the other day and the beef had little flavour and the nachos themselves had a strong flavour of lemon washing up liquid. But the roast is good. Just a little improvement could make this place much better.

Just a grocers, not big, not the best grocers ever but does exactly what you want from a grocers -…read moresupplies you with fruit and veg (and some dairy). The advantages of a local grocers are that you can select as much or as little as you wish and it'll cost a little less than the local Budgens, Tesco Metro or any other local vendor. As I say, it's not massive but has everything and a little more than you'd need and the staff are pleasant. Support your local fruiterer! Ian

I recently 'found' Freshers Village Fruiterers, which is a bit silly as I live by there and pass it…read morealmost daily. But I went in recently and was amazed by what I saw. They have a wonderful selection of fresh fruit and vegetables, some of my favourites include watermelon (a slice for 75p), huge ripe avocados, sprouts, melon grapes. This is the first place where I found salad sprouts - a common staple in the States - and they have a selection including broccoli, lentils and chickpea sprouts. They also have cool things like a selection of freshly squeezed apple juice, and quail eggs. Everything I have bought there has been in perfect condition, with a sell-by date well in advance of anything I find in the supermarkets. Everything is also hugely cheaper than at Sainsburys or Tescos, even half price in many cases. In this day and age, its also refreshing to have the opportunity to pick and choose, and only buy what you need - hard to find as everything is prepackaged now. I don't have a single bad thing to say about the place and I encourage everyone who lives in the area to check it out.