The issue with the Tescos is that unless you come at the start of the day after they have completed…read morea fruitful stocking night the shelves will be half empty, it will be mind-bogglingly busy and there may be stuff everywhere. However as this place is so huge you'll probably still find what you are looking for. Since I've lived in Oxford I've come here about a dozen or so times. We tend to try and stick to mid evening as the crowds die down a bit and they are not quite into their horrible restocking mode. Generally you can find fresh products and a wide selection of near everything (do not come to this Tescos if you are looking for home goods/ electronics/ etc). The prices as it is Tescos are decent. The staff are generally friendly as long as you're not getting the end of shift crowd. PROS: Large selection Good quantity of stock Price CONS: Gets ultra busy Leftover stock can be of bad quality Other side of the ring road.

This is known fairly widely as 'Big Tesco', to distinguish it from the Tesco on Cowley Road, and it…read morecertainly lives up to the name. It's got a huge range of items, although no adult clothing (other than underwear) or much in the way of electronics/media/toys, unlike even bigger stores. For groceries, though, it's got a lot to offer. Fruit and veg are of good quality and usually well-stocked. The deli and fresh fish counters offer a lot of choice, and they even have a large 'Polish food' section. They have two 'car trolleys' which amuse small (and big) kids greatly, and make the shopping trip easier with children who are too big for the trolley seats but too small to walk all the way around without whining. Staff are friendly and helpful, and offers on food are good value.

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An eagerly anticipated recent addition to Headington, replacing the old Somerfield supermarket…read more Inside it hasn't changed a lot and it's not a huge store but there's a selection of the usual Waitrose goodies including fish and meat counters as well as a bakery. There's a public carpark right next door (rumour has it that Waitrose tried hard to buy some of the carpark from the council but were refused) and most of the Headigton buses stop fairly nearby.

Definitely love all the services along the highways in England…read more One of the wonderful things about driving around this wonderful country. Some of them are more elaborate than others but they're always welcome on a long drive

General gist: Supermarket with all the basics and some nice extras (check out the cakes and the…read morecheap smoothies). The good: Lots of special offers on bulk buys and some things are cheap. The bad: The prices seem to change quite often and it's still more expensive than Tesco. It's not as upmarket as Sainsbury's but is often more expensive. The staff vary in friendliness.

Definitely my favourite Co-op in Oxford. While I lived in Headington I used to make regular trips…read morehere for top ups on food and other random items. For the most part the pricing is decent although often times a bit more expensive than Tescos, and the staff is generally helpful with my quires. There are very few general items I have failed to find here, they have all the general sections you could ask for as well as a decent ice cream and sweets selection (because I know that is probably the most relevant part of the store). I no longer often go to this Co-op as I am now closer to the Marston location but this one shall always remain my favourite of the 2.

Ahhhh The Co-op! The jewel of Templars Square :)…read more I'm always amazed at how competitive the prices are here and you've gotta love the budget tv commercials! All in all my supermarket of choice (i'm a poor student) and i've always found the staff in this particular branch very friendly and helpful.

This is a really large sized Co-op, offering good value on a wide range of products…read more they frequently have special offers on selected products- usually buy one get one free, or less than half price, making it even better value. The staff are always friendly and helpful, and there are a large number of checkouts which are opened during busy times to reduce the length of time you need to spend queueing to pay for your goods. They sell good quality fruit and vegetables, as well as snacks, ready meals, and household goods. The large size of the store enables it to stock a wide range of products, and so it caters to the vast majority of your needs. The prices are quite competitive, and the quality is good, so it is definitely worth a try if you are in the area.

Iceland's really not very exciting as a supermarket, perhaps mainly because it sells so many frozen…read morethings that you can't munch on on the way home, then forget about as they lie in your freezer for ages. Still, their prices are cheap, which is always welcome in Oxford, they do lots of 3 for 2 and buy one get one free deals, and the staff are usually friendly, if a little on the slow side. I've had their pasta salads for lunch a few times - you can get a really good triple pack of different flavours, which is great for indecisive people like me. They taste okay, if a bit bland, and the size is great. Another surprise is that they do really good cheap sweets: own brand and sometimes other brands. Great to pop into for frozen goods or for a cheap lunch snack, but not ideal for your weekly shop.

First off - BRING YOUR OWN BAGS FOR PACKING - Lidl charge for theirs…read more Second just because its Lidl doesnt necessarily mean its cheaper that someof the larger supermarkets. However, overall good fun with different varieties. Take the special offer flyer as you go in to browse through see if anything non-food takes you fancy. And be aware there can be long queues at the checkouts.

A great discount brand store that offers a cheap alternative to leading stores…read more the range of items is amazing chilled food , frozen , snacks ,and drinks. bring your own bags along as you have to pay for your bags but if you dont mind that then dont bring bags . staff are always helpful and polite i would reccomend.

Thong Heng is an oriental supermarket in Headington, and I have to say, one of my favourite places…read moreto shop. Its perfect for finding all the varieties of sauces and flavours you need to cook chinese/thai/vietnamese meals properly and its really good value for money. Its cheaper to but soy sauce here than in a regular supermarket and there are so many brands! Also we buy our rice here in bulk, which works out much cheaper than buying from Tesco/Sainsburys and its actually flavoursome and sticky (if you cook it right that is!) As well as the dry food stuffs, they also have a wide variety of frozen foods, I particularly like the frozen raw prawns and dim-sum buns. Great to keep in the freezer to rustle a quick dinner up with. They also stock a selection of exotic friuts vegetables which all look fab even though I have no idea what some of them are. I really enjoy browsing the shelves for new things to try, new flavours and weird and wonderful things too!