There was a lot of protest locally before this Tesco Express opened. Cowbridge prides itself on…read morebeing a town of upmarket specialist shops and there were fears that Tesco would not only lower the tone, but that it could force small independent retailers to close. There were petitions to the local authority, letters to the press and there was even talk of a boycott. However, wind forward to the present, and most people would agree that Tesco's have made the other supermarket in the town sit up and improve its service. Visitor traffic to Cowbridge does not seem noticeably less high brow and the independent food retailers still have e loyal following. So, thumbs up from me for this Tesco Express. It has widened local choice, not narrowed it.

Farthings at home is the delicatessen that's part of the restaurant/wine bar. It's not attached to…read morethe building but it is only across the road. If you're a big fan of Farthings (which I am) it's a great place to pick up all kinds of treats that they serve in the restaurant. The cheeses are incredible and I subscribe to the theory that the stinkier the cheese the better. One good slab of Stilton had full control of my fridge for over a week. It's all really good quality local produce but also stocks speciality treats. Around Christmas time this place is absolutely buzzing, not just because people are stocking up on gingerbread, cold cuts and cheeseboard goodies but because they sell gifts. I got my mum some lovely tapas bowls and stuffed olives as a stocking filler last year and she absolutely loved it.

Farthings at Home is a great deli, but it is very, very pricey in my estimations. I bought some…read moremaple syrup in there recently and it cost just under £6.00. Now I know that the cost of maple syrup has gone up inordinately, and that the brand (an average one) is organic, but this is a little extreme! It's usual to pay over £4.00 for maple syrup in supermarkets, but you can find it cheaper at either Lidl or Aldi where I bought some for about £3.00, but I can't remember exactly which one... try 'em both! And. I think it was organic... but quite oddly, for a high cost food item, there is usually little to no difference in the pricing structure of organic and non-organ syrup. I still visit Fathings when I feel like a treat, and want to splash out. They do the best of everything, and so you'll never be disappointed with the quality. If I was on a high income I'd shop here all the time. They have an extensive stock range, and so you can pretty much avoid the supermarket when buying the ingredients for dinner.

Excellent supermarket. Great range of goods, branded and own brand. Some specialist cooking…read moreingredients are lacking but their fresh produce more than makes up for it. Morrissons sell the best freshly prepared food around with baked sweet and savoury pies & pasties, rotissarie chickens, deli and their freshly baked farmhouse and specialty breads are the best around. Miles better than bland & tasteless Tesco.

From the owner: Take a trip to your local Morrisons for everything from your weekly food shop, to clothing,…read morehomeware, electricals and more. Head to Market Street to enjoy fresh, locally sourced produce. You can use our store locator to find a store near you or shop online and have your groceries delivered straight to your door. Our handy click and collect service means you can shop online as normal, choose a location and collection slot to suit you, and pick it up.

Excellent large branch of Tesco with just about everything you'd need! Huge grocery area with…read morecountless aisles of fresh, tinned and frozen food; a marvellous greetings card and stationery section; large range of clothes, shoes and accessories for all the family; homewares of many kinds - for every room of the house - and so much more. There's a small cafe, toilets (including a disabled one), and a huge car park, petrol station and car wash next to the store.

Conveniently located with ample parking, this Waitrose has a nice cafe area for working or a nice…read morebreakfast with friends. This store never seems to be too busy which is result of many employees on staff at all times and a good mixture of cashiers and self checkout.

Middle sized supermarket with a good range of products. Fair sized car park…read more Also has fuel and garage shop.

Great supermarket. It's got good prices and a wide range of stock. If you go an hour or so before…read moreclosing you can get some good price reductions on stuff like deli chicken and pasties.

Morrisons is amazing, the pasta and salad bar is gorgeous and the pasta is to die for, delicious…read more The shop itself is beautifully laid out and lovely. Staff are kind and will help when needed.

Remember where you park in this one, especially if your first visit. It has a different exit than…read moreentry!