I'm thrilled to FTR this little grocery gem between Old Street and Clerkenwell/Barbican. It's saved me many a time on my way home with zero plans for dinner and no food in the house.
On days when I literally cannot bring myself to enter Sainsbury's or Co-op after work (madness) -- I pop in here for the essentials. It's right on my way home, and despite what it looks like from the outside, has a very extensive selection. Particularly if you are looking for Asian foodstuffs, Indian spices, or rare ethnic ingredients -- there is a good shot Lodos will have what you need.
Their fresh fruit and veg is on par with the big chains (meaning to say -- it's fine). I can always pick up a few things (courgette, peppers, potatoes, etc), but know that I will need to make them within the day. It's a good incentive to get cooking!
They have all the usual things too of course: milk, eggs, bread, etc.
The staff has always been friendly, it's well priced for the area and I've not been let down yet. OH, and the best part!? No one touches me while I shop (due to overcrowding), I don't have to wait in a huge que when I just need butter or milk, and for godssakes I don't have to suffer through the "convenient" self-checkout process. (I PUT IT ON THE SCALE, ROBOT!) -- ok sorry, needless to say Lodos is going to feel more old school and when it comes to grocery shopping that is just absolutely fine in my book. No muss, no fuss! read more