It's not just the nectar points that bring me back to this particular supermarket week after week…read more Obviously, when you get used to your supermarket, you get to know where every little thing is without having to wander around the isles thinking about asking another member of staff. I've been to every brand of supermarket and there's just something nicer about this particular shop. I've been to other Sainsbury's as well, and they don't even feel as nice as this one. The only fault that I DO come across some weeks, is that the same staff that cover the deli' counter have to cover the hot chicken counter at the end of the shop, and, because there is a large egg shelf between, they don't see you if you're waiting to be served. You are stuck with the dilema of moving from your position at the front of the queue and walking up to the deli counter to tell the staff that you're wanting. They might come down and serve the person who was waiting behind me first. I toss and turn in bed at night worrying about the thought of it sometimes. I think I like this shop because the staff are relaxed and friendly

Based in Kingsgate retail park in East Kilbride this is my favourite supermarket and has been since…read moreI started shopping here back in 2000. It has a good range of fresh produce clearly marked in regards to origin, I prefer to buy 'local' where I can and Sainsbury's are very good at plastering a saltire on anything even remotely Scottish. Unlike some supermarkets I've been to in recent times this Sainsbury's does a really good job of marking down the end of shelf life produce which saves me lots of cash and is also virtually the only way I can afford to eat meat. More generally the store isn't too big, but still manages to stock a variety of non-food items including clothing, electrical equipment, dvd's, cd's and so on. It has good lavatory facilities, although they are a tad small at times when you've got a small child in tow. They also have a really good cafe where we often stop off for a bite to eat if we're pushed for time ... oh yeah, the staff are really friendly too and there are one or two characters who really make the place feel like somewhere you belong.

excellent service, great staff, open at convenient times with massive product range, parking…read moreavailable

Marina Mini Market was an enigma. From the outside it looked suspicious, its many windows plastered…read morein posters and adverts to keep out the light. And prying eyes. As I slowly pushed open the creaking door, images of what may lie inside flashed through my mind: out-of-date crisps, badly-treated kittens or even a porn inferno. Well, it was a normal convenience store. The fridge of drinks was particularly impressive, with Rubicon juices and banana Yazoo for sale. The counter showcased a selection of gummy sweets, and I am infinitely pleased that I managed to get a small bag of Jelly Babies, which I honestly don't think I've ever seen. The girl behind the counter was pleasent enough, and all-in-all it's a fantastic little shop. Case closed.

I've been going to the Bakers Oven ever since I was a wee girl. They do the best chips and gravy in…read morethe world!! There's a sit in bit where you can have a decent meal, or just a wee cup of tea, or there's a take away bit for sausage rolls and the likes.

I really didn't expect to be so impressed with the new Stalks & Stems on Great Western Road - this…read moreis a shop of dreams! I popped in for a super quick visit and was really impressed with their range - I reckon you could do a "proper" food shop here without any troubles as they have a really big range even though the shop isn't massive. Everything is super neat and tidy and it was really easy to navigate. I was only in to browse but they have a great vegan and gluten free selection so I will definitely pop back to give those a proper look. The staff were really nice and friendly, and didn't even mind that I paid on card for a £1 drink. I'll be back for sure!

Popped into Stalks & Stems for a little browse recently and it did not disappoint! I ended up…read moremaking some really exciting purchases (aka TEA!). The store is well laid out and it's such a cute little wholefoods store! Great range of products including a good selection of nut butters, teas, gluten free products and fresh produce. I'm obsessed with tea and for a small store, I was impressed with the range of teas they had on offer and found them all to be reasonably priced. They stock a good range of Pukka teas as well as some other brands. Service was great and the guys behind the counter were really friendly and chatty. I'll definitely be back - really impressed!

The Continental Market in Glasgow is a funny one, it seems to be almost exactly the same stalls…read morethat visit during the not-especially-German Christmas market. Nevertheless, I always enjoy wandering around a good selection of market stalls and you'll certainly find that on Sauchiehall Street whenever the Market comes to visit. Both the variety and the quantity of stalls here is pretty good - many of the more popular stalls are duplicated at each end of the market to cater for the high numbers of customers they expect. Probably about two thirds of the stalls available sell food; everything from traditional sweeties to churros and bratwurst to jerk chicken can be found. There's hot curry, Greek Souvlaki, Paella and stews, as well as cheeses, cured meats, jams, pickles, spices bread, pastries and cakes to take home. A bit of everything, really. The other stalls sell gifts, plants and jewellery. There's plenty of small businesses selling things like home made soaps and candles and you can expect scarves and accessories available too. My main reason to visit is usually to find something a bit different for lunch, but it's not rare that I end up picking up some interesting bread and a gift or two as well. I always take the time to visit when the market is here, I just wish that we had more like this in Glasgow.

Really love the Continental Market, I always enjoy walking around the stands, getting different…read moresmells from various kind of cuisines and looking around for typical products from different countries. During my last visit on Saturday i stopped at the Italian stand (of course!) - the guys were really friendly and chatty, they got me to taste few pastries (almond pastry was sooo good) and few kind of cheese, and at the end i got a slice of Pecorino Romano and a slice of Toma Piemontese. I have to admit price was really expensive (£13!) but where else can you find original Italian cheese over here, and most of all, at cheap prices? Nowhere! So it was a good purchase, but will save them for as long as i can LOL!

Wild Flours made the cake for our wedding and they did an incredible job. We asked for a…read morecustom-made, two-tiered espresso and blackberry cake. It looked beautiful and tasted even better! So many people at our reception made a point of commenting on how delicious it was. We'd tried a lot of their cakes before in cafes around Glasgow and loved them. Since we had quite a few gluten-free people at our wedding, they seemed like the perfect choice. They were a delight to work with: they listened carefully to what we wanted, checked in with us frequently to make sure we were happy, and made the process of delivery and setting up super-easy. Their service was always friendly and helpful. I honestly can't recommend Wild Flours highly enough. If you're looking for a great bakery in Glasgow, whether or not you're gluten-free, you really should give them a try.

Ive had the pleasure of tasting the lovely goodies on offer from wild flours bakery at the glad…read morecafe in shawlands. It is so nice to see a local company offer gluten free goodies and i would love to see them open up their own little coffee shop as there is nothing else like this in Glasgow. Keep up the good work guys!

The one thing that could be said about Churchill's in the past is that you never quite knew what…read moreyou were going to get. It wasn't that the owners were so adventurous they would buy in products from across the world. Nor was it anything to do with new special offers cropping up all the time. Instead, it was merely because the shelves were almost always completely bare. A trip for some rolls, cold meat and soup for lunch could quite conceivably end up in a loaf of out of date bread, cat food and a pair of gloves (the magic ones that fit all, but still). Thankfully those days are gone now and Churchills is back to being the excellent community resource it had been in the distant past. Well stocked shelves, generous opening hours and a good selection of wines and beers ensure this place does extremely well from the residents of Kirklee and Dowanhill, and perhaps more importantly, that they rarely have to make the slightly longer journey to Byres Road for every day essentials.

A few weeks ago while staying at my boyfriend's house in Dowanhill, I realised I had to pop to a…read moreshop for some essentials. I was in a particularly lazy mood that day so I really couldn't be bothered going down to Byres Road. As it was only bread and milk I needed I decided to just risk it and pop over to Churchills. Risky because Churchills was quite possibly the worst newsagent in the entire world. Its opening hours were erratic, its service surly and its shelves completely bare. So I was pleasantly surprised when I arrived in the shop to discover it had been taken over by new management. The shelves were full and there was even a substantial amount of fresh fruit and veg which can be hard to find in small newsagents. The shop floor was tidy and organised. There were a lovely selection of fresh flowers at the door. The service was excellent; when I was short 98p, rather than letting me put something back, the cashier insisted I drop the money in another time. How nice was that? Who needs Byres Road?

For me this is the best large food shop in cumbernauld . It…read moreis very well priced and always has great deals on . The clothes section is reasonable as it has been made smaller to accomodate the homewhere section so that they could extend the food and cosmetics sections . It is open 24hrs and is very conviently placed and really easy to get to either on foot , car or by bus . I think its better than the tescos as it has a more varied selection of everythin and the staff are nicer here(they arent all spotty students like in tesco !!!!!)

I do not know what it is about this shop that puts me off. The staff are helpfull and polite and…read morethe checkout staff do tend to have smiles for you. There prices are competitive, they are open 24hrs and they tend to have a well stocked shop. I suppose maybe because I find it hard to find things sometimes, possibly because I do not always shop there. It has a pharmacy and optitions and a photo shop as well as a good selection of clothes in the George department. There is a large carpark and also a 24hr petrol station with a car wash.