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coconochanel
VIP Member
I only use mine for milk and bread 
TheScarletgirl
VIP Member
Co-op isn't the cheapest but it is nicer than Sainsbury's and Tesco.
struggs123
Chatty Member
Their meal deals are pretty good, vegan food tends to be cheaper than most places as well. I find their stuff is nice but can be pricey if not on offer. I wouldn't be able to do a full shop but it's okay for a top up shop, usually a good range of yellow stickers too!
iLoveMeSomeCanoles
Chatty Member
Co-op is the only supermarket in my nearest small town (in south west) so have to rely on it more than I'd like to.
I like it a lot more since they put in self-serve checkouts as they never had enough staff to man the normal checkouts. However the prices are a lot more than other shops (even Sainsburys in the next-nearest town).
Positives:
- a lot of the own-brand stuff is Fair Trade, ethical etc.
- recycling bins for plastic
- they are trying to be more environmentally friendly
- the membership card allows you to take money off your shopping if you want
- own-brand crisps are excellent, interesting flavours
- fruit and veg is in my opinion nicer quality than Waitrose (but not as good as M&S)
- ready meals/pizzas/convenience foods are adequate in a pinch
- own-brand beauty and cleaning products not tested on animals
- Slush Puppie machine!!!!!!!!!!!!!
- the free magazine is actually pretty good and I've got several recipes from it that I make often
Negatives:
- expensive compared to other supermarkets
- not much choice in my local store
- they don't appear to stock quinoa
- staff (although at the moment they seem a better bunch than for a long time)
- at least one of the freezers always seem to be out of order
Also, I worked there during sixth form and for a year afterwards and must say it seems to have improved greatly since then.
I like it a lot more since they put in self-serve checkouts as they never had enough staff to man the normal checkouts. However the prices are a lot more than other shops (even Sainsburys in the next-nearest town).
Positives:
- a lot of the own-brand stuff is Fair Trade, ethical etc.
- recycling bins for plastic
- they are trying to be more environmentally friendly
- the membership card allows you to take money off your shopping if you want
- own-brand crisps are excellent, interesting flavours
- fruit and veg is in my opinion nicer quality than Waitrose (but not as good as M&S)
- ready meals/pizzas/convenience foods are adequate in a pinch
- own-brand beauty and cleaning products not tested on animals
- Slush Puppie machine!!!!!!!!!!!!!
- the free magazine is actually pretty good and I've got several recipes from it that I make often
Negatives:
- expensive compared to other supermarkets
- not much choice in my local store
- they don't appear to stock quinoa
- staff (although at the moment they seem a better bunch than for a long time)
- at least one of the freezers always seem to be out of order
Also, I worked there during sixth form and for a year afterwards and must say it seems to have improved greatly since then.
Captainmouse
VIP Member
They have opened lots of locals in London
Tangent Tiger
VIP Member
That sounds good.I have a Co-op a couple minutes walk away. I always keep an eye out for the deals. There is a great supersaver deal at the moment, fresh salmon, potatoes and tenderstem broccoli for £3.50. If you just bought the salmon, it would cost you £4.
I haven't lived near a co-op in years but from memory I used to like their olive bread and cherry pie from the bakery, and their fresh pizzas.
Blue pumpkin
VIP Member
Coop sandwiches are nicer than m&s and waitrose. The coronation chicken has proper big bits of chicken that actually taste like chicken.
The one near me is always much busier than the little waitrose that's opposite.
The one near me is always much busier than the little waitrose that's opposite.
Babysnark
Well-known member
They have wine on 2 for £10 sometimes and the fairtrade sauvignon blanc included on it is one of my faves! Highly recommend. They also do outdoor bred bacon as standard so I feel less back about buying the "cheaper" kind when I'm skint at the end of the month and it's 2 for £4 so comparable to Tesco etc. For most things it is hideously overpriced though I do agree
chickhicks86
VIP Member
Quattro formaggi
Chatty Member
There are loads near me (south east). I like their own brand weetabix and 99 tea bags (I was brought up on those). I think the quality has improved but still expensive for what it is.
TheScarletgirl
VIP Member
I think co-op is a bit nicer than asda and tesco but not as nice was m&s somewhere in the middle .
Rockin' Robin
VIP Member
There are quite a few branches, where I live in the South West. I quite like some of their products, they do some nice sandwiches. But as people have said, they can be a little expensive.
Tangent Tiger
VIP Member
Jumpindesia I just looked at that, it's a good deal but doesn't seem to cater for vegetarians
I'm grateful to the thread starter as I just checked my old co-op card from a few years back and there's £8 on it, better than nothing.
Forgot their indian prince tea is good as well.
Marj24
VIP Member
Latest deal has a full price value of £10.25
I'll get it for the creme egg ice cream and potatoes waffles, the rest is a bonus!
candyland_
VIP Member
Ours closed but I only went in if I really needed to. It was over the top expensive compared to Morrison’s 30 seconds walk away.