As the creeping takeover by the big supermarket chains continues, the high streets are now not…read moreimmune to the steady invasion by those chains. This Tesco Express has a range of goods but be aware that they're more expensive than at the Tesco supermarkets. I have to confess to buying cheese straws here for staff at work but I shop at the other shops on Craddocks Parade for my other grocery needs - William Dyer butchers for fantastic meat and pies, Card's across the road for my fruit, Allison's bakery for pastries and Stems for flowers. Even in a small parade of shops, you can find local independent businesses selling better quality stuff with more variety. So, please support them! To be fair, Tesco also offer a cashpoint service (provided by Royal Bank of Scotland), which is convenient. I mainly posted this review because of the sign I spotted on the door, which may explain some of the recent riots we've witnessed. Tesco have a big warning sign to any potential robbers on the door, advising them of a smoke system which will deploy if they enter the premises and Tesco have to explicitly say that they won't be liable for any injuries. As far as I'm concerned, if you break in anywhere, you lose all rights. If you break your leg in the smoke, tough. If the big German Shepherd guard dog bites you, tough. If the shopkeeper gives you concussion with a baseball bat, tough. It's time the lawyers, judges and politicians get on the side of the victims.

I have absolutely no idea when this arrived in what is known as Lower Ashtead, does take up a lot…read moreof room as most supermarkets, and I cannot recall what was there before, apart from the fact there were at least 3 independents there originally.

Situated opposite Waitrose on Western Road, this is an interesting supermarket, focusing on Asian…read morecuisine, with the emphasis on natural, organic and fairly-traded produce. The array of exotic fresh herbs and spices is impressive, but they also do a wide range of fresh fruit and vegetables and dairy products, which are as locally sourced as possible. They also have an extensive range of special diet products - for example, gluten free, vegan and vegetarian products, and organic baby food. Prices vary hugely, though: pittas are very good value, for example, but some other items are more expensive. But with such a wide range it is unlikely you won't be able to find what you want. The main downer - as others have said - is the staff, who vary from friendly to downright dismissive. The other particular gripe is the awkward queuing system, that means that on every visit, someone who has arrived later has ended up getting served before me.

I'm sorry but it has to be a 5...I have never ever seen such an amazing assortment of (mainly)…read moreAsian food...wow...that is in addition to all the usual fruit & veg...everything you ever wanted and more including things you have never heard of or seen! If only there were more like this. No wonder it was full of people from every clime and shore...brilliant...we took the opportunity to stock up on a few things we can't get anywhere but we really had to restrain ourselves...good thing we don't live in Brighton! Go there - its worth it; ignore prices...if you want it they've got it

This place needs a goddamn roundabout with traffic lights, because people just float about like…read moreghosts of Christmas past; getting in the way of anyone who's actually there to run in, grab a spicy sausage and a kilo of olives and run out. On a serious note if you're a fan of German stuff then be prepared to meat (pun intended) your dream shop, because they have a great selection of dried meats, cheeses and other schnitzel, at danke (street talk now, keep up) prices. I actually love the food here and it's pretty cheap. They also get random STUFF in once a month for a laugh to make you wonder if you accidentally wondered into your local budget hardware shop. They have stollen at Christmas and it's delightful. You're welcome. Car park is free if you're shopping in there, but don't try and park there to go for a cheeky free trip into town because they have cameras now.

Being new and unfamiliar to thisplace, and I never gone here…read morebefore but I believed that it's all worth it. Here is one the best toasted cheese sandwich I've ever tasted before and absolutely one of the best sandwiches in the world! This market has a lot excitement inside.

one good supermarket though a bit out of way for me…read more Their veggies and fruits remain much fresher than thos eof other supermarkets and are tastier too.. toiletries and other household bits are usually very reasonably priced. They have the second room to the back for permanent bargain stuff or those left off from preveous deals and you can go through a fine selection of some very cheap items. staff are really friendly too.

Great shop with really nice and smart staff. The prices are good. Always find what I need in there…read moreeventually though they could do with a bit of signposting. Don't know what we would do without SDS since Woolies closed!

Amazing got pikachu waffle maker…read more Lidl = large interest drives loyalty Great service

Great store , always fully stocked and good prices and very nice staff, fresh bread and fruit and…read moreclean store

David the Manager kindly gave me his ear to listen to how a photo from Tesco as the Data Controller…read moreunder the Data Protection Act 2018 has been used incorrectly to accuse my daughter (a regular user of the petrol station) of an unpaid fuel incident by Forecourt Eye (who I assume is the Data Processor) and have not been helpful in resolving this issue. Hopefully we will get an update soon. https://uk.trustpilot.com/review/forecourteye.com

A small but useful branch of Tesco Express, or should that be petrol station with small store…read moreattached? Most people come here to buy petrol (as do I) as it's cheaper than most places around here. Dyke Road is one of the main arteries into Brighton from the A27 and leads straight into the centre. The shop is great for essentials, but the range is inevitably limited. The filling station side is a franchise, so you can't use your Tesco Clubcard when you petrol. The shop is often busy with both shoppers and people buying petrol, and the queues are a nuisance is your car / bike is sitting at the pump while you are in a queue. (There's not much room to pull forward to let others in behind). One big bonus is that it is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The store has toilets with baby changing facilities, a cash-point and level access. The main downside is that the forecourt is way too small given how popular it is, so people often queue back down the road. It's also on a busy junction with traffic lights, so getting in and out is a bit of a pain (getting out to turn right back into Brighton can be a nightmare).

What an interesting supermarket. It's huge, two stories tall, and has about 40 cashiers. Yup, no…read morejoke, 40 cashiers. You don't see that in the US, and they even have self service! It's a pretty typical grocery store, but it's very large, so guess what? Selection is going to be huge. Also, some things were really cheap. 1 pound for a whole pie? No joke! There is so much here that's it pretty amazing to think about. If you're in the area and you want some food that won't break the bank, then this the spot for you!

REGARDING THE CRAWLEY STORE…read more.. Ok. I don't always believe in giving bad reviews unless really necessary.... but I'm EXTREMELY disappointed with this store. The customer services 9/10 is SHOCKING. To the point where I'm so angry thinking about it... I might actually write a letter to the big bosses. The cashiers do not engage with you 9/10... They hardly say hello, they race through scanning as if I'm taking up their time, they mumble the total... I had to LOOK at the screen because all I heard was 57. It was £10.57p. Just basically rudeness, unhelpful, and just no manners. They do not even say thank you! Or when they do, it's a mumble. I get more interaction and fun with the self service and that's saying something! I simply can't be dealing with that. It's a multimillion pound company, invest in better customer service and if you don't like your job that don't make it so obvious! I don't want to make best mates with the tesco staff everything I go in, but come on. Smile!!!! Acknowledge!!!!! The layout it extremely bad as well, you've got a aisle of fruit then veg, then fruit again, the veg. I don't know whether I'm coming or going. It's a joke. Rant ending....Never go unless your desperate... Or there's a zombie outbreak and this store is a safe place to hid.