Sainsbury’s Local

Close, convenient market for Queen Mary students. It’s located just across the street and carries everything from pre-​packaged meals, produce, household supplies, alcohol, etc. Since it’s a Sainsbury’s Local, you won’t find a huge selection, but they have just enough for you to get by. Perfect for a quick grocery run!

They’re good for a supermarket, but when I say Walmart beats them, that’s saying a lot. Each time I’ve come here, there’s been at least one item that I’ve absolutely needed, and when I would go looking, they would be out of that particular item and entirely out of stock.
The first time I went, the employee guided me to these cafetiere machines otherwise known as a «french press», while at the same time saying they don’t sell french presses anymore. He then recommended instant coffee to go with one of these. I know it’s a stereotype and partly true that people here drink more coffee than tea, but come on, coffee isn’t that unheard of here.
And of course the most common thing ever would be a nice pair of fingernail clippers. Again, Sainsbury’s, out of these every time I come by. It just isn’t worth it

So nice to have a ‘nice’ supermarket to pop into on the way home. Best fresh produce in the area. Would get five stars, but the checkout area is badly designed — there’s a giant column in the way.