Until very recently the centre (being the open plan water fountain area by the Hippodrome) only had…read morea couple of independent newsagents, which was fine. Then in the space of a few months two of the big players popped up - Tesco Metro at College Green and Sainsburys Local in Broad Quay. Each can complete with a much-needed cash point in the area. Previously, people had to either walk halfway up Park Street to the HSBC or halfway down Baldwin Street to the Alliance and Leicester. Sainsburys Local is your bog standard Sainsburys Local but it looks much nicer and newer. It sells the usual from sandwiches to chocolate and soup to milk and eggs. It's also handy for the smokers in the nearby office blocks. I don't know about you but I'd much rather shop at Sainsburys than Tescos and now you can if you live or work around the city centre in Bristol.

Good selection of ready-to-eat sandwiches and meals, even late at night. Besides that, it's not…read moremuch different from any other Sainsbury's. Oh, unless you love Reese's. They also happen to have an epic selection of Reese's peanut butter cups, pieces and even the oft-unseen crunchy candy bar. Heady stuff.

Going to Asda is rarely a classy experience, but even by their low standards this is scraping the…read morebottom of the barrel. First of all it's an absolute whopper, with a George in it and everything. But that's not all: it's got a McDonald's (?!) in the entrance. And it's in Bedminster. Chuck all these factors together and you have one big hive of scum and villainy. I rarely shop here, indeed I mainly come here annually to do my pre-Glastonbury Festival shop. And it's quite handy that I come then, as this is the only time that my trolley fits in with the local clientele, being as it is filled with lager, chocolate bars, vodka, crisps and bacon. This may sound like I'm being unfairly snobby, but there are really a disproportionally high number of weirdos in here. May favourite examples are the customer who repeatedly berated me for pushing in after I moved from one queue to the back of a shorter queue, and the manager (!) who asked me to leave the store after she refused to sell me a Sunday morning paper as the checkouts didn't officially open for another five minutes. Avoid.

Aaarrrgghhh I hate this place, I'm not sure if it's all Asda's or just this location but I would…read morerather double my shopping bill than shop there! I used to live in Bedminster so had little choice but now luckily I'm in Fishponds so rarely go in there. But that makes the whole experience ten times worse as I don't know where anything is!! It's too big, it sells too much stuff, it's too busy and the general clientele and staff are extremely annoying! I approached two young staff as they were having a chat about holidays to ask where I'd find something, I was told to wait a moment as they finished their conversation! They actually stood there in front of me brazen as anything and continued to talk about their holiday! I walked out swearing under my breath!

Conveniently located with ample parking, this Waitrose has a nice cafe area for working or a nice…read morebreakfast with friends. This store never seems to be too busy which is result of many employees on staff at all times and a good mixture of cashiers and self checkout.

The shop close to, and on the same side as the McDonalds drive through, but the new shop sign makes…read morethe shop harder to find as the shop looks closed, I think a led 'OPEN' sign is needed. The patrons are always friendly, and helpful. The shop provides groceries of English, Indian, East Euro, Turkish quite a mix, and getting a tin of Chickpea Chana Masala, to eat with rice or some naan...just lush. The store is like stepping into Dr Who's Tardis :-)

Nowadays it's very important to back the smaller stores as opposed to the larger, faceless…read moreorganisations (in my opinion anyway) and with the International Food Centre it couldn't be easier. Like the Sweet Mart in Easton this is a store that is all about the customer. They buy in only the best quality fruit and vegetables, for example, and sell it at reasonable and affordable prices. It's all organic and locally sourced where possible - stocked full of love and good energy. The Asian food section is immense with every type of spice and raw bean imaginable. It's a good place too to find adverts and posters for local and ethical happenings. A great store that comes highly recommended.

Well I have to say i'm a little shocked no one else has written a review about this little gem!…read more This fruit and veg shop is fantastic, it's shaped like a horseshoe, you enter in one end, your nose filled with the smells of so many glorious fresh fruits and vegatables, you have a little nosey around as you make your way around the horseshoe and then you come out the other end after your magical healthy journey and pay for your goods. The price is fantastic and I truely hope that the supermarkets don't squash this shining beacon of what is so great about buying local produce. The front of the shop is red lettering and white background and is listed as 'Fruit market' above the exite and 'EAST STREET fresh fruit and veg' above the entrance - please take note, we can't be doing with people ruining thier perfect system!

"Get your strawberries" is currently what you'll hear being shouted by the grocers on East Street…read more It brings me back to my student days walking down Henry Street in Dublin. Its not a middle class farmers market, its a proper old fashioned market, with fresh and delicious smelling and tasting fruit at bargain prices. It also has a gorgeous array of plants for sale out front. I keep being tempted by them but am usually on my bike when I go to the market. In a world where local supermarkets sell overpriced bland fruit and veg grown in far flung corners of the world it is encouraging to see such a fantastic market still surviving despite the large Asda down the road. Its got character, cheap prices and delicious produce. Well worth turning your nose up at the inferior supermarket produce and taking the extra stroll up East Street to get some tasty treats. Craving some fresh strawberries now!!

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

A remarkable assortment of products, always of a high quality, which includes some unusual items…read morethat are hard to find in other places. Products purchased in bulk can save you a ton of money! The delivery comes at a fair price, is carefully packaged, and occurs at the expected time.

Incredible food! Its always so busy there so if you like your personal space its not great as the…read moretables can be overly close to one another its a touch uncomfortable :( but the food and everything else does more than make up for my need for space :)

leaving Tesco yesterday I realised I had a puncture so pulled in to the recycling area opposite the…read morepetrol station. the gentleman in there offered to help me as he was an ex RAC patrol man. in the end he couldn't as I did not have the correct equipment. I want to say a huge thank you to everyone who stopped to offer help, in the end a lovely young man from Latvia came and helped me. He pulled out this huge screw/ bolt from the tyre then repaired it with something magic that looked like a rubber plug. I don't know his name, he said he lived in new Milton and he had a blue car. He really was a saviour to me. I was so amazed that so many kind people came to my aid and offered help. with all the bad things happening in this world today, all the people who stopped were just kind and wonderfu, I'm glad I live in this great country.

Awesome store. A must visit of you need supplies while in the New Forest. What is even better is…read morethat this is a 24 hour a day store so you can get nappies or anything else you may need. Car park is also quite big, so no problem with stopping here. Another good thing is the fact that the petrol is cheaper here than at any of the other petrol stations in the local area. Top marks!