This is the main store in the city centre, and is right next to the halls of residence for Coventry…read moreUni. Consequently, it is always mega busy! Always has extensive queues. However, a reasonable product range for a small store, and they are always quite well stocked. Interesting point: it falls within the historical city boundaries and there is a lovely marble feature in the lobby showing the expansion of the city since the mediaeval times. Nice touch.

I visited this branch of Sainsbury's after an interview at Coventry University to refuel. Situated…read moreon a sloping street I found it very difficult to even get in!. There were 3 door on the street but none of them seemed to be open or working. So I had to go around the corner to find a main door. This is a rather compact version of the usually large Superstore, but has everything your average student will need: beer, crisps, pizza. Very close by to the University and centrally located in the city for easy access for all the residents. All the tills were open and busy when I went, which is good to see as that means rapid and easy service. Rivals, I would say, are the Tesco which is also nearby.