Quick and convenient -- the basics are available to go. This location also has a section of wines…read moreavailable, for those long train rides. The turn around in this location is rather fast, so by the evening, the prepared food section is rather limited.

They've got the staples here. I don't typical shop at M&S because it's expensive compared to the…read moreother supermarkets; but in the Charing Cross area this is one of your only options.

I always love a Waitrose in the UK, and this one is convenient located inside the London Stratford…read moreWestfield Mall and next to Hyatt hotel. The size of the place is a little small, but still enjoyed the very tasty and fresh raspberries and the kids got some small refrigerated flan desserts. We had some issues using US credit cards at the self-checkout but service was friendly and figured it out. Probably more convenient to use contactless method next time versus chip.

I like this Waitrose store, it is a large supermarket and one of the flagship retailers at…read moreWestfield Stratford City, which also includes sister brand, John Lewis. I prefer this store to many other branches of Waitrose, the store has a good feel to it, and it is in a useful location within a large shopping centre, meaning you can pick up essentials or even do a weekly shop while picking up the rest of your shopping across the mall. They have handheld scanners at the front of the store, meaning you can scan as you walk around the score, or use the QR code for mobile scanning. This is a handy feature more and more stores are offering now, but Waitrose seem to do it well, rather than playing hide and seek with the QR codes (I'm talking about you Sainsbury's) or forgetting about a mobile app altogether (I'm talking about you Tesco) Obviously, the prices are slightly higher than other supermarkets as Waitrose is a more premium brand, but they do have some products where the pricing is reasonable/competitive, the free-from range could be much better, which is the main reason I prefer Marks and Spencer at the other end of the mall. The staff are friendly enough, as typical of John Lewis Partnership stores. 4* - A very good supermarket and a great, unique addition to Westfield Stratford City.

It was interesting visiting an English grocery store. First of all this particular store was…read moresmaller than the ones in the United States. Also, English grocery stores aren't laid out the same. For example cookies might be in multiple locations rather than one designated "cookie aisle." Also it was interesting because you had to pay for a shopping cart. They did have a limited number of hand baskets. If they ran out of hand baskets, people would use the bags they brought and add there items into the bags. Then remove them when they got to the counter. It was nice because there weren't long lines, and they had a lot more self-serve kiosks than my local American grocery store.

I'm not quite sure how to review this place. "3.5 stars" feels like the rating I want but since…read morethat's not an option, I'll bump it up to 4 stars. The location to surrounding area is amazing. The family and I were vacationing in South Kensington and this store was ideally located. It's a grocery store that has all the essentials... and more. And by "more", I mean seemingly random stuff like an aisle of non-branded shirts... and a convenience station which apparently provides shoe repair? Item selection for things (particularly vegetables and fruits) seems a little sparse. But admittedly I'm a tourist so perhaps that's expected for the area, climate, and time of year. Checkout is slightly disorganized (again, probably a "tourist ignorance" thing). Recyclable bags are available for pickup on a rail while walking through self-checkout. There's an automated gate that requires a receipt barcode to be scanned before exit is permitted. Ultimately I think this is a store that's 90% grocery store and 10% variety store. Nothing wrong with that but it was just a little surprising.

This is a self check out only grocery store. They have a great candy aisle with items that we had…read morenot seen back in the states. And they're all delicious!

This location doesn't open until 11 on Sundays. Thats right folks ELEVEN! Gosh forbid someone wants…read moresome breakfast or something. Once I found that out I will no longer shop here. I'm not going to support a business too lazy to be open early. ALSO they close at 1700!! Yes folks SEVENTEEN HUNDRED (or FIVE for you civilians). Luckily there's another Sainsburys just up the road open normal hours.

I like the Co-op better than the nearby Sainsbury's but it is further out of my way, plus if I am…read moregoing there at all by definition I am already in a rush. But I like the Co-op's ethos, and they often have better offers in the night. Having said that the staff are normally friendlier in Sainsbury's. The usual reason for going to Co-op rather than Sainsbury's is because the latter never seem to have potatoes. I think this is because their supplier is still suffering from the 1840s potato famine.

An unexpectedly large Waitrose store in Canada Place of London's business district, Canary Wharf -…read moreit is over multiple floors and has much more than what one would expect from Waitrose including a home and clothes section - which one would associate more with Waitrose's sister brand, John Lewis. They did have a pretty large selection in most areas I looked at the store including with desserts, yoghurts (Pots and Co!), to-go food and fruit juices, the latter was actually quite reasonably priced for a freshly squeezed juice. The store did seem to have an annoying habit of making announcements regularly, it felt like I couldn't walk down an aisle without "DING DONG DING DONG", eventually I muttered to myself "Welcome to Waitrose Canary Wharf please note... announcement for..." etc, I get they do need to do this but so constantly is just really irritating. The café area could have been larger however but I was overall impressed with this store in a useful location for Canary Wharf's shopping centres and tube/DLR stations. 4*

This place is my little haunt when I pass through Canary Wharf. I can't help but feel drawn to…read morehere...with my mind always telling me that I may need to 'pick up' something, like say pasta or milk...only to find that I leave with a scarf, cushion or toilet seat! How does this happen? The food quality is always good and competitive with Marks & Spencer. There's dining to the rear of the lower ground (behind the supermarket). The rotisserie and curry section is VERY popular and good value with office workers popping out at lunchtime. The seating gets really busy at this time too, so best to come early if you dont want to fight for a seat. There's also a yummy oyster bar to the right and a wine bar to the left (the selection is very good). Street level has something for the ladies: handbags, jewellery, shoes, lingerie (I've been pulled in all directions of this place). Then there's toys, travel goods and sportswear. Go up another level to find TV and electricals, furniture, bathroom accessories, soft furnishing, garden furniture, stationery and seasonal Christmas decorations. Oh boy, how do I know all this off by heart? I get all loved up when I shop at Waitrose...a bit sad, but true.

A medium sized shop. Well-organized and efficient. Several self-checkout kiosks makes it quick and…read moreeasy to pay if you are not buying a large number of items. It's convenient for small items like bottled water and some fresh foods such as fruit. The sandwiches are okay if you are hungry and looking for something inexpensive.

Dear viewers, I have traveled far and wide and I have had…read moremyriad delicious sandwiches! This place was not one of them. Although the options are vast as the Atlantic deep blue waters, this institution lacked various features. This includes a way to heat things. Ever had a cold sandwich or a non heated pizza, well I'll save you the trouble they are not pleasant. Although it is not all rubbish. The mozzarella ball and the bottled water are descent and rather good. To improve gain a heated sandwich section or deli. Kinder employees and clearly marked sections are almost a necessity when having a business. It was a ghastly experience. I hope this is helpful! Good day! -Alejandro

Open late and just a few steps down from both Queensway and Bayswater Tube stations.read more

This was my first and only Sainsbury's to visit during my 2nd week of September 2011 trip to…read moreLondon, which was my first trip to London, the UK, and Europe for that matter. The store is very small, about the size of a London Drug's in Canada or a Walgreen's in the US. There is not a lot of variety of products as compared to North American stores where you may typically find 3-6 brand names of a particular product or product line. The prices, accounting for currency conversion, are on par with those at a 7-Eleven or other convenience store. The store hours are from 0700 to 2300, though 4 different times, I was able to enter after 2300 and purchase items. The staff was friendly on each visit. The location is perfect as it is 1 block from London Underground's Bayswater Station, 3 blocks from the Queensway Station,and 2 blocks from the Hilton and Hyde Park Inn & Suites which is great for tourists. I do like this area and will be visiting the store again on my next trip. I recommend this for those whom are new to the area to get an idea about prices and such.