The issue with the Tescos is that unless you come at the start of the day after they have completed…read morea fruitful stocking night the shelves will be half empty, it will be mind-bogglingly busy and there may be stuff everywhere. However as this place is so huge you'll probably still find what you are looking for. Since I've lived in Oxford I've come here about a dozen or so times. We tend to try and stick to mid evening as the crowds die down a bit and they are not quite into their horrible restocking mode. Generally you can find fresh products and a wide selection of near everything (do not come to this Tescos if you are looking for home goods/ electronics/ etc). The prices as it is Tescos are decent. The staff are generally friendly as long as you're not getting the end of shift crowd. PROS: Large selection Good quantity of stock Price CONS: Gets ultra busy Leftover stock can be of bad quality Other side of the ring road.

This is known fairly widely as 'Big Tesco', to distinguish it from the Tesco on Cowley Road, and it…read morecertainly lives up to the name. It's got a huge range of items, although no adult clothing (other than underwear) or much in the way of electronics/media/toys, unlike even bigger stores. For groceries, though, it's got a lot to offer. Fruit and veg are of good quality and usually well-stocked. The deli and fresh fish counters offer a lot of choice, and they even have a large 'Polish food' section. They have two 'car trolleys' which amuse small (and big) kids greatly, and make the shopping trip easier with children who are too big for the trolley seats but too small to walk all the way around without whining. Staff are friendly and helpful, and offers on food are good value.

The frozen pre-made dinners are quite good. I've recently eaten the mushroom risotto, chicken…read moremasala, macaroni & cheese, green vegetable medley. After a quick microwave warming the flavors and textures of all were surprisingly satisfactory. Last year while staying in Paris I did sample the frozen dinners at the Picard stores. I bought 5 different dishes. All were awful, all were trash. How the Picard franchise remains open is a complete mystery to me, so the French must also eat really crappy food when they don't want to prepare a proper fresh meal. ... Back to Budgen's. Market size is 75% smaller than a Tesco. Selection variety therefore is less numerous. Upside is that what is on display is usually pretty good quality and the prices are competitive especially with discounts on sale items. All fresh produce and bread I've purchased here made me quite happy. The store is sparkling clean, well lighted. My only gripe: the wine selection is mediocre. Lots of low priced generic, factory produced wines from Australia, South Africa, Argentina, etc. As France is just across the channel why are there not more French good quality wines in stock? Still, I'm a happy Budgen's customer.

I don't know Budgens very well but this was a pleasant place to stop and grab a few groceries. The…read morestore is at one end of the high street with lots of parking. It was a bright store with very friendly service.

As an Californian used to high quality produce I was thrilled to find Waitrose. The variety of…read morefruits and vegetables and the quality is superior to that of their two main competitors. The selection of meats and cheeses is impressive. The shrimp and salmon are always fresh, and the prepared foods are appealing. The cost is a little higher, but the customer service is astonishing -- everyone is so helpful and kind. Also if you join their rewards program you get a free coffee or tea every time you come in -- the only unfortunate thing is that they don't have a decaf. option. I really recommend this store and finding it has improved my life in the UK markedly.

As with most services, it is expensive to get food and drink here…read more Sandwiches are good but the Tuna Niçoise salad was really odd tasting to be honest.

This is a easy store, wide aisles & many choices…read more We decided to have pic nic night dining at the inn. Cheese n crackers n meats. Greek olives. Simple. Helps the budget and still satisfying. Onward....

A fairly compact store on the edge of Stow with ample parking. Usual Tesco range, customer toilets,…read moredecent bakery section. Wouldn't make special trip to go there, but useful for buying the basics if you are in the area.

Convenient small supermarket with long opening hours and lots of fair trade products…read more Do not be put off by the seemingly long queues. Everybody very sensibly joins one queue and when you get to the top of the queue you go to the next available cashier. So you never have to make that awful decision as to which queue to join only to find yourself stuck behind the lady arguing about the 30p off sticker, the man with the £150 pound vegetable peeler who wants the price checked or the person who forgot to weigh their vegetables. (All of which have happened to me recently but in France - I'm beginning to lust after the sensible, well labeled queues of England).

Surprisingly excellent meat pies served fresh and ready to go. A busy spot for lunch within the…read morehectic Oxford Covered Market, a place full of charm and bustling with activity, so if crowds aren't your thing stay clear. The pies were tasty and hit the spot for a quick lunch. Service was very fast. I wish there was a better way to handle the dishes after the meal; it was confusing trying to clean it all up properly.

Found this place as I was wandering the area during my tour and I decided to have lunch here. The…read moreShroom pie was delicious, I decided to add mash and gravy, it all hit the spot. Reasonably priced pies and the serving size was perfect for my appetite. I would love to try more, not sure when I'll be in Oxford again but do recommend. They have plenty of seating too. Yum!

Quix isnt your average convience store. Firstly, its not cramped and shelves are not stacked in a…read moreway that brings to mind a escaped mental patient. The store is extremely open and well spaced and has one of the largest magazine sections outside the man book stores or tescos....however an overwhelming amount of these magazines seem to be on tattoo culture, which is odd. It has everything you need in a convience store, your milk, egg, sweets....but also a rare selection of decent american candys to. It is one of the only place if come across in england where you can find hershey's cookies and cream bars. Its location in slap bang in the middle of cowley road, right next door to the bully bar...which i suppose is convient if you craving some coke and a snickers at 2am after a heavy night of drinking

Wonderful store with an astonishing selection of fresh and packaged food, pre-made meals, and…read moregrocery and dry-good staples. I have taken pictures of the sugar selection alone to send to friends back home in the US. Check-out staff are very pleasant. Only downside is that floor staff think nothing of blocking aisles with restocking carts, chatting while they work (slowly), and simply walking in front of you -- especially if you back off slightly to avoid gridlock with other clients. This makes getting through the store difficult -- and getting what you want off the (blocked) shelves harder, contributing greatly to the frustration factor in an already crowded store.

I'm only docking a star because it's not Fortnum and Mason and it's starting to look a little tired…read moretoo. It's a Waitrose, therefore it's good. The produce is of consistently good quality and, although not the largest supermarket around, there is sufficient there to do a weekly shop - assuming your pockets are deep enough. Prices have remained consistent following the opening of Sainsbury a few doors up, though the evening opening hours always manage to confound me. All the staff are friendly, helpful and posess congnitive functions. There is a decent sized car-park and you can get your pay-and-display back if you spend over a tenner - not hard to do in Waitrose.