No problems purchasing from here. Absolutely spotless! All the Sausages are top quality, none of…read morethe fat and grizzle you find in others. Love the beef dips! The staff are always helpful and pleasant, another quality you don't find in neighbouring shops on the front street!

Dicksons is a local independent chain of butchers which has stores all around the North East. They…read moreare well renowned for the local delicassy - The 'Savaloy Sandwich' - a soft sausage-type thing on a bun with pease pudding, stuffing and mustard. When I have been away from home for a while, I have to say that I do crave a savaloy sandwich! It's usually the first thing that I buy when I get home :D They also sell a lot of different cuts of meat - sliced meat for sandwiches, as well as their own brand of sausages which are the best sausages that I have ever tasted. The Laygate branch is quite small but they usually have everything that the larger branches sell. The only thing I find is that the shop is often cramped during lunchtimesmeaning that some people end up queueing outside, but a simple way to avoid this is to not go at peak times!

Normally full of Charvers getting some Jarrow dummies for their kids (Saveloys)…read more However their quality is very good and do some fine sandwiches and pies, they are also very well priced

If you are looking for anything out of the ordinary or a piece of cod go and see Bob at latimers.read more

By far the best place in Sunderland for sweets. Every different type of sweet imaginable and even…read moremore!!!! you name it they have got it. The staff are always very helpful and friendly. The biggest choice of sweets in Sunderland!

Fab sweet shop full of hidden treasures! Brings out the child in youread more

Unbelievably rude staff. Looked over my shoulder to serve the man behind me while I stood waiting…read morefor service. When they finally decided to ring my items through there wasn't even the most basic 'hello or 'thanks'. First and last time in there. Never felt more unwelcome in a grocery.

Small healthfood/organic store in Heaton. Fabulous pineapple cake! Range of goods crammed in with…read moredeli counter. Definitely worth a visit. Some frozen food also sold. Friendly