Tesco Express

This branch of Tesco Express is in a good location, and is located within Mayfair in London, and is a good place to go to grab, essentials when you are in the area, or just something you’d like for your hotel room (water, milk etc)
With no reviews since 2013, a new one is definitely needed, one thing I am pleased to report, is that Alex S, hit the nail on the head, the range here for an express store is fantastic, with even sausages being sold here, and a good range of free from items, although I was disappointed to see no bread, they did have a very good range of biscuits, which is pleasing to see as smaller stores normally sacrifice them.
This store does have a very good range, which compared to other branches of Tesco Express, is something to shout about, and I don’t know how they do it, with such an impressive range in such a small space.
A few negatives however
— The size of the store is very small, and it can get a little crowded, they isn’t much room to add more tills, even though a scan it yourself is needed, but they do seem to get through the rush, in quite quick manner.
— Some items here are typical London pricing, with some price rises, compared to what I’m used to in Manchester, but still some of the items with the price rises, wouldn’t be available at a store of this kind in Manchester anyway, but still a slightly higher price, on items that are already quite pricey, such as bottled Starbucks drinks, isn’t really acceptable
— The gluten free range could be improved by adding more essentials such as bread, even if it means selling a few less packs of biscuits, as this adds variety, so non-​sweet eaters can get some bread, especially if someone is staying in a hotel nearby, it is good to be able to grab this, hence you can have your breakfast with bread.
I do feel 3 stars is fair, this is a nice store and especially good for a Tesco express, but it can feel very crowded at times, and then it makes a nice store, turn into not a great place, especially when you are chasing people to get ahead in the queue. If the store was slightly bigger, and they was more room to get about, I would have liked to give 4 stars, but mainly due to the size, I feel the highest I can give is three.
UPDATE: I called in here towards the evening and I found their to be no milk, I was shocked, I was told that the day before the fridges has broke but I still was able to get milk, but on my most recent visit the fridges seemed to be working and they had no milk at all, in my opinion they should have tried to get milk in at all costs, and not go a day without it, I’m not saying they was wrong to get rid of milk that was left out and probably went off, but considering their reasonable range of other products that you don’t really look in an «Express» store for, not having milk, which is one of the main things you’d go in this store, is unacceptable, and I feel for this reason showing a lack of organization and prioritization a demotion to 2 stars, helps to put this store down to a more deserved level.

Oh dear LORD, what a cluster!
The only thing this place had going for it were its location and its hours. Location — close to our hotel. Hours — open when I needed them to be open.
Other than that, boo hiss and NO.
The place is tiny — fine, I can deal with that. But when your super-​cramped aisles are blocked by large crates, making it impossible for your customers to pass through, you get a frown from me.
And when your check-​out area is so backed up with people waiting to pay that there’s a ruckus in the back due to confusion, you get a glare from me.
And when your self-​check out lanes are bogged down by the machines needing assistance, and the one employee working that area is so taken with a lady that he’s COMPLETELY IGNORING everybody and everything else around him, you get a snarl from me.
The poor couple to our left had the red light at their station blinking for two minutes while the employee mooned over the blonde in stilettos. They finally gave up and walked to the end of the registered line. And the people behind us were waiting to ask a question while the employee tripped over his tongue, trying to invent reasons to touch the blonde in the furs. And we were stopped cold by the machine demanding an employee’s attention, while the hapless employee was busy giggling over something the blonde in too much perfume was saying.
Completely, incredibly, horribly unprofessional and pathetic. We went out of our way to avoid this store for the duration of our stay.

Super convenient location in Mayfair. Small store that can get a bit crowded, but the staff make sure to get you in and out quickly.
The selection of items is pretty good considering it’s a small store. They have great lunch deals and some really delicious pre-​packaged ready-​to-​eat food stuffs.
Their wine and beer selection is good. They carry light soya milk, which I’m always looking for when I travel to the UK.
Walking distance from several hotels in the area.

A great little convenience store to stop in if you want some items for your hotel room, or your house if you’re lucky enough to live in the area. They have a nice selection! We were dying for cheese and crackers so we stopped in for Brie and wheat crackers. Awesome! Picked up grapes too! Don’t let the word «Express» turn you away. They have quite a lot of items!

Irgendwie ein Bums-​Laden: Kleine Ladenfläche, geringes Sortiment sowohl in Tiefe als auch Breite.
Immerhin ist der Kassenpersonal sehr freundlich, was dann auch gerade mal noch den zweiten Bewertungsstern rettet!

For an express, they have a ton of unusual items. I got individual packs of cashews, chicken sausages (that looked just like Americans style hot dogs), halloumi cheese and a bunch of pre-​made food, including a nice selection of cheap sushi (I wouldn’t buy cheap pre-​made sushi, mind you, but still, it’s there.)
It’s always clean, the lines move quickly and the staff, while not friendly, aren’t mean either. My only real complaint is the size. The rows are tiny and when two people are standing in one, it’s almost impossible to get around. You’ll find yourself saying, «Sorry. Excuse me. Sorry,» a ton.
Still, this is the much better Tesco than the one in Paddington Station. In the area and need food quick, come here.

This place is tiny, but they have a nice selection including beer and cider. I go here for one reason and that is their lunch deal. For three pounds you get a sandwich, drink and crisps (chips). And that is from a large selection of sandwiches, several drinks, and a few choices of crisps. Love it.

Ein kleiner Tesco, vergleichbar etwa mit einem Penny-​Markt. Falls man in einem der umliegenden Hotels ist und noch ein paar Drogerieartikel oder Sandwiches braucht, wird man hier fündig. Das Obst ist gegen Abend hin zum Teil nicht mehr zu empfehlen, auch das Sushi obwohl gekühlt würde ich nicht mehr kaufen wollen.

Great place that was nearby for things like crisps and yogurt… just little stuff like that. Prices weren’t bad at all and I like the store.

I very much had a love hate relationship with Tesco Express. Like other reviewers I had a flat right around the corner from this Tesco Express and this was often my quick pit stop on my way home from work. They had a small selection as this was quite a small little store, hence the «express» part. They did have a selection of ready-​made entrees which were really a hit or miss. Sometimes they could be really good and otherwise they could be quite awful.
They did have a nice selection of fresh fruits and veggies which is often what I stopped here for. However, this was not the place to stop for meats or fish or anything like that. I really only stopped here for emergencies on the way home.
The thing that bothered me the most about this place was it always smelled like a sewer when you walked in which was really disturbing and gross when you were thinking about purchasing food.

An open love letter:
Dear Tesco Express,
You cannot begin to imagine how much I have missed you and your express-​y goodness. You were right around the corner from my flat and now you are an ocean away. I would come in my pajamas looking for an after dinner snack and fashion magazine. You were my first stop home after a long day at my internship when all I wanted was your 3 for ten pound special on cheap wine. You had delicious crossaints, cheap milk and bread, and the best candy selection in town but why are you so far away from me? I need help and you’re way across the sea! Well er– not really help but I do miss you a lot and think of you often.
I hope you are doing well and I’d love to visit soon. Say hi to South Kens for me, please.
Love always,
Bridget

Ick. I’m here every other day because water is cheap and I’ve taken to eating candy bars recently but this place reeks of warm trash every time I walk in. I avoid buying «fresh» made food or produce here but it serves it’s purpose for the essentials.

(This is for all the TESCO locations — near St. Paul’s, Picadilly, etc)
Sandwiches, gastropub dishes, fruit salads, and best part… they sell WINe & BEER.
Seriously, This totally puts the US convenience stores to shame.
Great for tourists that want to dine on the cheap!

This Tesco Express was located right across the street from my hotel, The Washington Mayfair. It’s a great store full of little bites for here an there, don’t expect to get a big meal out of the place though. I really enjoyed heading to Tesco everyday though. I bought a TON of Strongbow from there. The staff is rather nice, and everything was decently priced

Fortunately for me, this is just down the street from my flat. Their operating hours are pretty good, 700 to 2300 everyday. There is a large supply off any one off needs you may have. Need a quick ready made sandwich? Done. Need a bottle of wine or some crackers? Done.
This will be a place I frequent often. So if you see me, wave hello and identify yourself, otherwise I’ll think you are just another stalked. I have so many now, I don’t remember all of their names.