The vegetables here are a lot cheaper yet better than what you would get in Sainsburys…read more Realized this only recently and I think I have stopped going to Sainsburys now. This is not a superstore. Just a small one, like the size of a Tesco Metro maybe. They don't accept American Express. But come on. Who cares really? There are affordable alternatives to every expensive brand in the market. Be it chocolates, biscuits or breakfast cereals (actually a lot more, but I'll just stop here). I've heard some of my friends say that ALDI's milk doesn't last as long as what is written on the can, but I'm yet to find one like that.

I prefer Aldi to Lidl. Aldi sell really good quality fruit and vegetable that is cheaper than Lidl…read more You really have to be on the look out for bargains, because once you find them, those bargains sell out fast! As you would expect from discount supermarkets like Aldi and Lidl, you do have to queue for a while because there are only 1 or 2 members of staff at the checkout and you do need to bring your own shopping bags, otherwise Aldi can charge you. Also Aldi do not accept credit cards as payment, only cash and debit cards. We might take all these things for granted in other supermarkets, but Aldi do this in order to help keep their costs down and pass some of lower costs down to us customers. Overall, Aldi offers better quality food than Lidl.

I have always favoured Sainsburys at heart. My usual Sainsburys is based in Lee Green. Sometimes…read morehowever, I do like to go to the Lewisham one, if I have other things I need to do in that area. I think because the Lee Green branch is so good, my expectations of other supermarkets are quite high and I am spoilt in that respect. Lewisham Sainsburys is fine it has everything you could possibly need. It is a bit smaller than Lee Green, and the layout is not as nice. I find it is a bit cramped. However, Sainsburys offer great customer service whichever branch you go into, so I am happy with that.

They sell good beef mince. I usually pop in here if the Tesco's nearby doesn't have what I'm…read morelooking for. The tills are always manned well and so I never have to wait in line for very long. A fairly good sized cooperative, it serves the Hither green community well. The atm machine is also very handy as it is the only one on the whole Hither green lane!

It's a clean, newly opened Asda. They have everything you've come to expect from a typical grocery…read morestore chain. The shelves were stocked with all the stuff you need and the employees were friendly and helpful. You have options for self checkout or a cashier assisting you. Not much else to say. It's a convenient alternative to the Tesco nearby and I'm a fan of variety.

Overall convenient store situated in a residential area. Great for when you need the barely…read moreessentials and is also nicely catered for the strong West Indian community in the area with two West Indian shelves. As it is a Tesco it is more pricey than your average convenient store however the branding just makes it a safe bet to get what you are looking for and also more likely familiar with.

The Broca, just opposite Brockley Station is a shining example of local business fighting back…read moreagainst the corporate normalisation of our towns and high streets. A Fairtrade, Organic coffee shop with a wide variety of food and drink available, for many, the Broca is the final rest-stop before heading into the madness of central London; a moment to enjoy a cup of coffee, served by familiar faces while reading today's papers. While much of the shop's morning trade comes from commuters, later in the day, and at weekends, the shop is frequented by locals and visitors alike who uphold the ancient purpose of The Coffee Shop: discussion of local, political and creative issues. Prices are very reasonable compared with central London and the service is friendly and efficient.

This is my favourite cafe out of the two by the station (the other being Brown's of Brockley)…read more However, though my favourite, I can only give it 4 stars. Why? Because Brown's does better coffee. That's not to say Broca's coffee is bad, it's still of a great quality, brewed up by friendly, chatty staff. But then why do I prefer Broca? Essentially it's the atmosphere. Brown's is lovely and clean and orderly, and whilst the staff there are friendly and charismatic, it still feels a little clinical. However, the Broca is full of eclectic furniture and wall fixtures and feels so much more like a coffee lounge and it's incredibly easy to relax and wile away the hours over a decent coffee and a tasty muffin. Not to mention there's the book swap, the children's play area (I don't have kids myself, but thought it's a nice touch), and the huge notice board keeping you up with all things Brockley. In short, it feels much more like a cosy part of the Brockley community, which I suppose is a what makes me frequent Broca more than their next-door rivals. I suppose it just depends what you want from coffee shop. Amazing coffee = Brown's. A nice place to relax and feels cosy, with a rather good coffee = Broca.

Always quality products at M&S…read more This location will mess with your mind though because every week it seems they change the layout so will totally disorient you if you are a local like me. Otherwise, never had a problem with service in here and now they have self-checkout so it's all good. Glad this is my local shop. #LiveLifeLikeLDN

This is local to my University so is great to stop in and get a sandwich, or a carton of orange…read morejuice or a freshly baked cookie! Although the shop space is really small and can feel quite packed with only a few people shopping, it does have a lot of stuff to buy including chocolate and biscuit gifts. Overall, a really great little M&S and the staff are really smiley too! x

Excellent produce with very friendly and helpful shopkeepers. When I picked up a head of lettuce,…read morethey asked me to wait while they went into their garden and picked a fresh head. Try that at your grocery store!

The Creaky Shed is the perfect fruit and vegetable shop. Why aren't there more places like this in…read moreLondon? Owned by two of the most helpful and friendly grocers in London- Adrian and Jason- the shop sells high quality fresh fruit and vegetables on a seasonal basis. Everything is beautifully arranged- the presentation is immaculate, especially at Halloween and Christmas. My friends who live locally, will now not shop anywhere else. They even arrange weekly vegetable and fruit boxes through them. Last Summer I asked them to put together a small fruit platter for me- I only had 20 pounds- and they delivered the most enourmous, extravagant platter that few 20 people. I was so impressed- they put in beautiful apples, strawberries, pears, mango and melon- a lot of the money. They also stock an amazing selection of pickles, preserves and Chegworth Valley apple juices.

I have learned to love this store. Much as the name may imply, prices in there are not particularly…read morelower than any other supermarket, but they do good deals on various products AND they are right next to my house so therefore are very convinient at times when only ice cream will do. Also, for hangover sundays, they are open till 8 p.m!! Amazing. They also cause hangover Sundays as they are sometimes the cause- expecially when they have 3 for £10 deals on wine. Jeepers. The staff in there are friendly, they know me well I think, yet they still insist on I.Ding me. They also have the only cash machine in Brockley in there, and charge 40p on your card when you spend less than £7. But at times of need you just don't care Costcutter will always be good for emergency food needs, stocking up on chocolate when you just need some and also for the fact that they sell German rye bread! Yum.

This Costcutter has always got everything you need! Great selection of foods from all over the…read moreworld are available (great Polish shelf) and cheaper Costcutter alternatives for branded goods are available throughout the store. Plenty of fruits and vegetables available daily too!