During our travels, Gayle and I usually end up at the local grocery store. Our choice often…read moreinclude wine/beer/sparking water for the room, and snacks for the hotel and for the road. This CO-OP opened its doors in July 2020 and does require just a little more a walk from Downtown vs. the much closer (and smaller) Tesco. You'll also find a separate coffee shop and Post Office here. It's also just a few steps from the train station if you want something for the road. We were happy with the wine selection and a few variety of English biscuits. I also indulged my print newspaper fetish and picked up a daily Guardian (except Sunday) at any opportunity. Check out is either self-service or not. I preferred the counter near the post office. The store was large, clean, and pleasant.

The frozen pre-made dinners are quite good. I've recently eaten the mushroom risotto, chicken…read moremasala, macaroni & cheese, green vegetable medley. After a quick microwave warming the flavors and textures of all were surprisingly satisfactory. Last year while staying in Paris I did sample the frozen dinners at the Picard stores. I bought 5 different dishes. All were awful, all were trash. How the Picard franchise remains open is a complete mystery to me, so the French must also eat really crappy food when they don't want to prepare a proper fresh meal. ... Back to Budgen's. Market size is 75% smaller than a Tesco. Selection variety therefore is less numerous. Upside is that what is on display is usually pretty good quality and the prices are competitive especially with discounts on sale items. All fresh produce and bread I've purchased here made me quite happy. The store is sparkling clean, well lighted. My only gripe: the wine selection is mediocre. Lots of low priced generic, factory produced wines from Australia, South Africa, Argentina, etc. As France is just across the channel why are there not more French good quality wines in stock? Still, I'm a happy Budgen's customer.

I don't know Budgens very well but this was a pleasant place to stop and grab a few groceries. The…read morestore is at one end of the high street with lots of parking. It was a bright store with very friendly service.

The issue with the Tescos is that unless you come at the start of the day after they have completed…read morea fruitful stocking night the shelves will be half empty, it will be mind-bogglingly busy and there may be stuff everywhere. However as this place is so huge you'll probably still find what you are looking for. Since I've lived in Oxford I've come here about a dozen or so times. We tend to try and stick to mid evening as the crowds die down a bit and they are not quite into their horrible restocking mode. Generally you can find fresh products and a wide selection of near everything (do not come to this Tescos if you are looking for home goods/ electronics/ etc). The prices as it is Tescos are decent. The staff are generally friendly as long as you're not getting the end of shift crowd. PROS: Large selection Good quantity of stock Price CONS: Gets ultra busy Leftover stock can be of bad quality Other side of the ring road.

This is known fairly widely as 'Big Tesco', to distinguish it from the Tesco on Cowley Road, and it…read morecertainly lives up to the name. It's got a huge range of items, although no adult clothing (other than underwear) or much in the way of electronics/media/toys, unlike even bigger stores. For groceries, though, it's got a lot to offer. Fruit and veg are of good quality and usually well-stocked. The deli and fresh fish counters offer a lot of choice, and they even have a large 'Polish food' section. They have two 'car trolleys' which amuse small (and big) kids greatly, and make the shopping trip easier with children who are too big for the trolley seats but too small to walk all the way around without whining. Staff are friendly and helpful, and offers on food are good value.

Great food, helpful staff. Please try their scones with butter, preserves, and clotted cream.read more

If you've ever found yourself in the middle of nowhere at a place you can't believe isn't in the…read moremiddle of somewhere you'll understand how I felt about the Blockley Village Shop and Cafe. Walking the Cotswolds Round over the course of 7 days meant never quite knowing where I was, where I was going, or what I'd find there so when I came to the Blockley Cafe and found handsome groups brunching at tables indoors and out with leashed dogs at their feet I was sorry that I was still full from breakfast. Still, there's always room for a latte and carrot cake, especially if it gives one the opportunity to hang out at such an attractively casual spot. The service here is nice if a little a wonky due to the popularity of the place. It mattered little though. Blockley Cafe just has a wonderful vibe. The Village Shop is attached to the Cafe (or vice versa) and it was the sort of market that I enjoy looking through. Prices were very good for specialty foods I'd like to bring back home with me. Blockley's inescapable claim to fame is that the popular BBC series, "Father Brown" is filmed at the church that sits mere steps from the Cafe. So it's somewhat mandatory to visit that before or after a stop at the Cafe.

This is a easy store, wide aisles & many choices…read more We decided to have pic nic night dining at the inn. Cheese n crackers n meats. Greek olives. Simple. Helps the budget and still satisfying. Onward....

A fairly compact store on the edge of Stow with ample parking. Usual Tesco range, customer toilets,…read moredecent bakery section. Wouldn't make special trip to go there, but useful for buying the basics if you are in the area.

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.

Largest Tesco near the city centre, open 24 hours most days…read more The place is pretty big and has most everything you can't find at the smaller grocery stores nearby. Seems to have plenty of parking as well.

One of two very large Tescos in Northampton. The other is within the Westen Favell Centre. Set on…read morethe outskirts near Hunsbury and Danes Camp Leisure Centre this is the supermarket of choice for many people who live or work on the South side of Northampton. Open 24 hours a day Mon - Sat and open on Sunday. If you love Tescos this is well laid out, bright and carries all stock ranges. There is now an ordering point for Tesco Direct and a new cafe run by Costa Coffee. Parking is a bit of a mare as it is always busy. Allow a bit of a walk. On site petrol station.

This is one of the biggest Asda stores I've ever been in! They seem to stock everything - only half…read morethe store is devoted to food, while the rest stocks clothes, toys, gifts, entertainment, homewares, car accessories and everything you could possibly dream of. It does get busy, understandably, but it's always worth a trip anyway. The car park is large so there is usually somewhere to park the car. There's an instore cafe which serves drinks, snacks and cheap meals. There are always plenty of bargains to be had instore. The stock levels seem good and the staff are friendly and helpful.

Asda is really good at Cribbs. It is open 24 hours a day and is so big that there isn't much you…read morewill need that can't be found in the store. The prices are generally pretty cheap and there is also a petrol station next door. The clothing section George is quite good too