Lidl

Equivalent to the Aldi chain that has locations in the US, Lidl is a very inexpensive store with minimal service and lower price. Items for sale can sometimes be a little hit-​or-​miss depending on what they were able to purchase, but the usual basics are usually in stock. There typically isn’t more than one brand of any item, but the quality is decent. Produce is varied and the frozen section is good. Dairy is also limited, but there is a reasonable choice in the booze and personal care areas.
Service is minimal — other than a few shelf-​stockers and one or two checkout staffers, there’s no one there.
The location is right next to the Reading West Station, on Oxford Road. As with some other stores, do have your £1 coin to deposit for a trolley («cart» or «wagon» in American) though the hand-​carry baskets are available.
Two warnings. Bags are NOT free here — you either bring your own or you purchase them as you pack. They do NOT accept credit cards or checks. It’s cash or debit card only.
Yes, I would return. However the downside is that there may be things on my shopping list that aren’t on offer, so I might end up in Tesco or Sainsbury’s instead.

This Lidl store is located somewhat out of the city centre, but is an excellent option for your shopping if you have access to it. The stock can be somewhat hit and miss, though sometimes you can be surprised by a limited time offer which is great value for money, especially on seafood. In keeping with their other stores, the layout is typical of a supermarket and there is minimal staff about except at the checkout. You don’t come here for the service though!