Unbelievably rude staff. Looked over my shoulder to serve the man behind me while I stood waiting…read morefor service. When they finally decided to ring my items through there wasn't even the most basic 'hello or 'thanks'. First and last time in there. Never felt more unwelcome in a grocery.

Small healthfood/organic store in Heaton. Fabulous pineapple cake! Range of goods crammed in with…read moredeli counter. Definitely worth a visit. Some frozen food also sold. Friendly

Londis is a great corner shop they sell everything you would need in a hurry like if you forget…read moresome tea bags. They sell things that you might have forgotten to get at the supermarket - loo roll, crisps They also sell all the general goods you would expect to find in a corner shop like cigaretts, magazines, news papers, chocolate, sweets, crisps, tinned veg or fruit, soft drinks, ice cream / lollies, beer, wine, spirits The shop has everything well laid out and the shelves are always well stocked. Staff are also very nice and friendly.

A pretty standard Co-op store. It's located in a very small row of shops, including Greggs, a…read morehairdressers, newsagent and Brandon Library. As it's fairly small, there isn't a massive range of products, but they do have some good offers from time to time. They have freshly baked bread, but no meat or deli counter. The prices tend to be pretty reasonable, but not as cheap as some of the other big supermarkets. There is a branch of the post office in the rear of the store, which is a bit sneaky as you have to walk past all the food to get to it!

This is a handy little corner shop at Brinkburn Road end of Olympic Street. It is usually easy…read moreenough to grab a space on the road nearby while you nip in. The staff are friendly and always have a bit of a natter when you pop in. It is not the biggest of shops so if you need something out of the ordinary, or a more than a few bits, you may be better heading a few minutes further into Cockerton, but otherwise you may be lucky here. It stocks a range of alcohol, confectionary and general groceries and is open well into evening.

great little shop with good opening hours really friendly peopleread more

Wilst others seem to think that it's better to go to the Morton Park branch I prefer this…read moreMorrisons. It has the feeling of a corner shop which you can just nip into for a few bits with the stock of a larger supermarket where youc an do the weekly shopping. Always find a bargain in the reduced sections and the staff are willing to help you find what you need for a certain recipe or if you've got special dietry requirements. Are good at putting more people on checkouts at busy times and the staff do try to make things run smoothly. Have often been given free samples and special offers without being asked!

Sitiated on Morton Park Retail Park, Morrison's is a large supermarket with an indoor mini market…read moretype section (has a card shop, watch repair centre etc) - Morrison's is usually quite well stocked and has a good range of offers, such as Buy One Get One Free. Be warned though, as its always busy!!!

Best shop in Durham! It's a convenience store so sells everything from newspapers, lottery, sweets,…read morealcohol, cards and general food. It's fairly cheap and there's always lots of bargins! It's open from 6 til 10 and can get busy on a lunch time and on Saturday mornings. The staff are brilliant in this shop and always very welcoming

This is a handy store close to the railway station in Darlington and stocks a small range of…read moreSainsburys goods. Because of this you know that you are getting good quality goods and you can often get the offers advertised. There is a cashpoint outside that you do not get charged for using which is useful to know given that they are hard to find outside of the supermarkets and town centres now. Parking is pretty easy and you can usually get straight outside. Hours are also handy and the store is open between six in the morning and eleven at night.

holds the basics you need if you can't make it up the road to the big sainsburys. I find it very…read morecramped though, not enough space between aisles.

Bells were a well known chain of north east based local shops which were taken over by the big…read moreSainsburys a couple of years ago now. I must admit that as this is my local shop I dreaded the change, the place was okay as it was, served most peoples needs. However the change has been greatly accepted the addition of Sainsburys value ranges and special offers have made the place come alive. Now I don't just nip in for a pint of milk I actually take time to look at what is available and have picked up some bargains along the way. Only complaint is that they run out of newspapers far too early on a Sunday morning!

This is a handy mini Sainsburys on Corporation Road in Darlington. It has a good range of goods and…read moreI find this store really helpful if I should be going to the supermarket for some bits and bobs on the way home from work but can't really be bothered! It has a selection of most of the ranges and you can often grab a special offer or well reduced item. Also I can pick up Nectar points from a local shop!