Although the rule states that quality has got a price, this store chain is possibly the right…read moreexception: branded toiletries, school gear, spices and kitchen basics, among others, are all on display for the tiny price of 99p. Do not believe the mis-hype: this place is worth a try and does not deserve the snobbery it often gets. Don't be put off by the fact that, most often than not, you won't understand the product labels (as these are from foreign stocks); go and see it for yourself just once: I'm pretty sure you'll go back, on skint days at least.

This store is a godsend. As a poor student on a very (very!) tight budget, I am very glad that the…read more99 p store is in excistence. Here you can buy pretty much anything - food, toilettries, makeup, hardware, tools, toys, and even clothes. And all is priced 99 p or less. Surprisingly, the quality of the various products cannot be complained about, so all in all, there are only positive things to say about this store. Only do I wish that I could give a better desctiption of what can be found on the shelves...as things are so cheap they are all taken within a few days and will then be replaced by other products, meaning that you can never know exactly what you can go and buy in the 99 p store. Yet, it really is incredible how much you can stretch a few pound when shopping in one of these ultra-cheap chain stores.

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Small but great selection of food, clothes and other bits and bobs. The staff are very friendly, as…read morewell.

LIDL is no longer worth wasting a journey to do your shopping at. The level of frustration from…read morelong queues, broken self service machines and constant stock shortages means you are better off just going to a mainstream supermarket where you can easily get everything in one stop. LIDL did have a compelling argument several years ago, but especially since Covid, improving price and quality competition from other retailers has left them trailing. Farewell LIDL, you tried, but failed. Here's the straw that broke the camel's back, so to speak... In January, I bought a pack of rechargeable AA batteries for use in my cycle lights, but didn't try to use them until February. When I did, I discovered that they were too large and were such a tight fit, that it would be impossible to remove them for recharging, so I rushed back to LIDL and demonstrated the size difference with other batteries from several well known brands. The reason the LIDL batteries are oversized appears to be because they have been dressed up with a glittery paper(?) covering, in order to make them more appealing. In fact, the covering has already started to come off, after trying to fit them in my lights. LIDL agreed that they were larger than the Duracell and other batteries I brought in to demonstrate and agreed that they did not fit into the battery compartment I also brought in to demonstrate, but they were not interested in refunding me, 'Because it was more than 28 days since the sale - and that is the law,' or words to that effect. I explained that they were not applying the Consumer Rights Act 2015 correctly, but they were not interested. For the record, my rights are: 0-30 days: You can claim a full refund for goods that are of unsatisfactory quality, unfit for purpose or not as described. 30 days-six months: You must give the retailer one opportunity to repair or replace it before you can claim a refund. Six months or longer: You must give the retailer one opportunity to repair or replace it before you can claim a partial refund, and the burden of proof is on you to prove the product is faulty. If you'd prefer a repair or replacement in the first 30 days you can ask the retailer, but it cannot refuse to give you a refund. The bottom line is, I will be giving LIDL a wide berth from now on. In any case, as mentioned above, I'm sick of the long queues, broken self service machines and constant stock issues - and unhelpful staff.

Going to this Lidl is almost like coming home! You see, I am German and Lidl, being originally a…read moreGerman discounter, has loads of stuff that other British supermarkets don't have, especially in the sweets department and in the cold-cut department. In fact, on many of my shopping trips, I've come across other German expats who're simply happy to find some of the things that you simply don't get anywhere else. But I also go to Lidl, because they do give me a good value for my money on products like canned vegetables, dry pasta, dairy products and even cleaning supplies like detergents and sponges. Also, a trip to this particular location is always very exotic, as you are surrounded by the many nationalities that call the Finsbury Park neighbourhood their home! ...and since I'm already in the area, I always stop at the Happening Beigel right across the street to stock up on the most delicious Challah and bagels!

While some people find buying second-hand clothes appalling, I'm a big fan of this genre! And this…read moreparticular store here has served me quite well in the past few months: every time I'm in Crouch End, I pop in here and believe me when I say that I've almost always found something fabulous for my wardrobe: amongst others, there was a Hugo Boss cashmere coat for mere £35; a dress shirts from Pink for only £9 and an Agnes B. sweater for only £3! My verdict: there are many, many charity stores in London, but this one in particular is well-stocked and very well-managed.

Amazing shop! Found so many great things and brands in there. Would recommend taking a lookread more

Wow, I am definitely impressed by the variety of Chinese (and a bit of Korean and Japanese too)…read morefood available at this little store. I always go in to the city to buy my Asian groceries in Chinatown, but now that I've discovered this place, I can do a lot of my shopping here. Plus, it's aimed at a Chinese clientele (all the labelling is in Chinese although there are English translations) so the prices are very reasonable. This place is great for all kinds of Chinese noodles, tofu, produce, dried and canned goods, snacks and drinks. Only thing you need to be aware of is it's cash only, but there's a cashpoint outside the Tesco just a half-minute walk east on Seven Sisters.

Great selection of Asian (mostly Chinese, but I saw Korean, Japanese and Thai) sauces, preserved…read moreitems, candies, canned goods, a small section of fresh veg and freezer coolers of seafood, meats and ready to eats. They have even a selection of fresh seafood on offer at cheaper prices than the Holloway Nags Head fishery a few storefronts down - eel, fish, live lobster, clams, and mussels. This is my new go-to place for korean basics (kimchi, gochujang, ddok, etc), hot pot/shabu shabu needs, and tastes of my childhood. Too bad it's cash only - but just be prepared for that.

I had the most amazing experience at Mirror Mirror finding my wedding dress. I came to the boutique…read morelooking for a dress last minute and feeling a bit worried I'd left it too late. Andrea (my consultant) took all my stress away from the moment I came in. We browsed the rails together and found several options - before I slipped on "the one." I have big boobs and had struggled to feel good when trying on dresses at other boutiques but Andrea helped me pick out dresses that worked for my figure and made me feel amazing. Not only did Andrea help style, she also personally altered the sample dress I tried on and it fitted like a glove in time for my August wedding! Throughout our fittings, Andrea also offered me expert advice and tips to do "on the day" to ensure I looked and felt my best coming down the aisle - such as the best way to hold my boutique, look after the dress (which I had to bring over to France) and ways to accessorise to enhance the overall look. I am so grateful she came to my rescue... thank you so much to Andrea and Mirror Mirror for such an amazing 5* experience.

Fortunately I am not having one of those weddings that requires one of these ultra expensive gowns…read morethat you wear for one day and then never again. Mostly I hate wedding gowns! They just make women look like giant cupcakes, covered in lace. However these dresses are rather elegant, I would never wear one but they are nice to look at if you are one of "those" brides. This shop is by appointment only and is not child friendly, they discourage it as politely as they can. They have dresses for skinny and curvy women as well as all the accessories.

This is a super handy little Sainsburys, which frequently has offers on pizzas and other quick…read moremeal-in-a-hurry type items. Open from 7am to 11pm 7 days a week, it is extremely convenient for when you get home to an empty fridge. It is a little more expensive than the bigger Sainsburys stores, and for vegetables, I would recommend the Arsenal Fruit and Veg shop just along the road, but for all other essentials, this shop is invaluable. The staff are also very good about getting other members of staff to open the other checkouts when a queue starts to form, and they are efficient at getting through customers, which is important as this shop can get very busy with people picking stuff up on their way home from work. There is also a free cash machine inside the store.

It's such a shame that this place is like a ghost town. The Fonthill road is just begging for a…read moredeveloper to place an upmarket shop or cafe plonked in the the the middle of this vibrant bustling shopping st. Stroud Green road has a brilliant vibe, traditional ethnic convenience stores mixed with classy restaurants and even the odd cheap n cheerful chicken shop. With all the development happening near the tube and the cut through to the 'Fashion Centre' it was an utter disappointment to discover its sad and stale air where there was nobody serving at the Fashion Cafe and what was on display looked like it had seen better days. Annoying as the board on the street caught my eye on the way into the tube and there's a handy cut through into the mini shopping centre. Put something nice in here please. Build it and they will come!

A supermarket of truly epic proportions. Well organised with a particularly great selection of…read morevegetarian and other 'speciality' foods, (pretty much everything, in fact), this branch is definitely cheaper than even some of the other 'big' grocery stores in the area, so is definitely worth making the trip If only I could get here in from South Tottenham in one bus journey rather than the existing two very short hops, I'd be coming here far more often!

One of the biggest supermarkets in Haringey. They eve have sections for clothing and footwear…read more There is a sainsbury restaurant / cafe on site. Child friendly Helpful staff