This is a standard convenience store and stocks all of the usual items that you would expect; some…read morefood, snacks, a few household items, newspapers, alcohol and tobacco. I have been in a couple of times when I have been in Harborne. The chap who works there or who owns it seems really friendly and chatty. Several times he has made small talk with me, which is nice as it makes me want to pop back in here. I have always found what I needed in here, which is usually just some chocolate and something like milk to take back home. The prices are fairly reasonable for a convenience store and I have been to more expensive stores in the area. Overall, I like this store because the service is great and it has been convenient for me.

The old motto of writing about what you know rings true here (and for the next few reviews) as…read moreHarborne Convenience is very much my local shop. Open from early morning until at least 10pm every night this isn't somewhere you'd travel miles to visit but if you live nearby it's a great place to purchase things like compost or barbeque briquettes. They are also notable for stocking a good range of real-ales, an extensive selection of doggie treats (which get the seal of approval from Dave the greyhound) and the man who runs it is a really nice chap who often compliments us on how well Dave is looking and very much lives by the adage 'the show must go on'. Not only does the shop stay open at Christmas and New Year but perhaps most memorably of all through a recent power cut where thanks to a torch-lit fetching service the people of Northfield Road were able to continue to make their essential purchases of booze, fags and Monster Munch.

A small but convenient store. Fresh food not always available, but the regular staples are stocked.read more

It is very convenient as there isn't really another shop for miles and it seems to be ALWAYS open…read more But it isn't a nice shop. the staff aren't friendly and just don't seem to care. The booze is overpriced and there isn't an amazing selection of food. they never have what you need when you need it. They also charge £50p to use the cash point or pay with card!

Sainsbury's Local on Bridge Street is in a good location in the historic town centre of Stratford…read moreUpon Avon, it is a convenience store so the prices are inflated compared to a regular Sainsbury's, and the prices come at a premium. The overall look and feel of the store is indistinguishable to any Sainsbury's Local I have visited, they also support Smart Shop, where you are able to use the Sainsbury's Smartshop app to scan items as you're walking around the store, and then use your phone to pay and leave. The only difference I noticed about this store compared to other Sainsbury's Local locations, was how the milk was displayed on a metal milk crate, rather than the traditional open refrigerated shelf. The store was reasonably clean I did notice the selection of to-go food and drink to be quite pricey, perhaps this is to push people towards purchasing a meal deal. (With a lack of gluten-free options on here other than an awful seeded bread sandwich if you're lucky, this isn't something I'd go for) They do close at 10 pm here, which could catch out-of-town visitors off guard, as Sainsbury's Local stores are usually open until 11 pm, the extra hour is crucial for me so it is a shame they close this store early, especially as their is a lack of alternatives nearby. 3*

A small Sainsbury's, but it's well stocked and has plenty of registers. I even saw Starbucks…read moreDoubleshots in the drinks section, which marks a first for seeing an iced coffee beverage in a British convenience store.

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.

Limited selection, but come here to look for cooking sauces, East Asian vegetables that you can't…read morefind in the regular supermarket, and some fresh flash frozen dim sum. If you're limited to only shopping in the centre, then this place is your best bet. They may not have my preferred brand, but they usually have at least a version of the sauce I'm looking for. Your other choices are GG Oriental Snack Shack in Gloucester Green or to venture out onto Cowley Road. My only warning is, if it's not priced, ASK before you buy. I didn't realize until I got home that the one small jar I didn't see labeled with a price and that the till lady couldn't scan, she manually entered 9£ for it!

Chinese supermarket with a reasonable selection of stuff. Not the biggest but it has most of the…read moreessentials.

This is a large Morrisons store, located on Hagley Road in Edgbaston Village, a short ride on the…read moreWest Midlands Metro tram from Birmingham city centre. The store seems much more modern than I'm used to from Morrisons. The store is visually pleasant. As you enter the store, you'll be greeted by their Market Kitchen area where food counters are available offering a rotational daily selection of hot dishes, pizza and a couple of other options alongside the regular Morrisons Cafe offering. The facilities inside the store are good and also include Amazon Lockers. The selection in terms of groceries was reasonable. Prices were competitive but did seem fairly expensive for some items including Cravendale Milk, even out pricing some convenience stores in Birmingham city centre. The staff seemed friendly enough; there was a lack of them on the shop floor however to assist customers. 4* - An impressive Morrisons with an overall store look/feel that I hope they roll out across more of their supermarkets nationwide.

Morrisons is excellent for online shopping. I've always received my full order with no…read moresubstitutions and knew exactly when it would be delivered!