Local convenience stores that run based on the eight until late principle have been popping up in…read moretowns, cities and villages for some time now. Helston is no different to this and offers Spar as an alternative to popping into the supermarket for a pint of milk, particularly after four on a Sunday when the main supermarkets close trading. The store is very clean and well presented; friendly staff are always on hand and offer hot food in addition to the more usual household consumables. Prices are competitive although you probably will find cheaper items in the local supermarkets. Be sure to check out some of the weekly special offers, as there are some bargains to be had.

When I was at art college in Falmouth this was one of the handiest little shops for me to stock up…read moreon the essentials and mamaged to pack in a surprising amount of things into such a small area. Spar is only about 2 minutes walk from the main college campus in Falmouth so it is also really convenient for grabbing something to eat in a break. They have quite a decent range of alcoholic drinks but for students the spar bitter has got to be the most affordable if not the most refined. Overall I would highly recommend the Falmouth Spar as a fine shop for emergency snacks and cheap drinks with a smile.

just bought a traditional Cornish pasty there and it was the best thing I have tasted great young…read morelad who served us looking very smart in his tie and white coat THANK YOU

Lenterns butcher's sell the best steak pasties I've ever tasted, packed full of juicy chunks of…read moremeat in a delicious sauce, absolutely outstanding and the best pasties in Cornwall

Best newsagents in Penzance with a huge selection of magazines, including Cornish World…read more Very good service and also sells snacks, sandwiches and drinks.

general store with all the usual groceries plus coal and logs.They bake croissants and bread on the…read morepremises and also have a dvd library,newspapers and a selection of magazines

I stopped by on the way to Land's End and bought a piece of roast beef to cook for dinner…read more I'm normally really particular with meat, buying grass fed and organic pieces from some of the UK's finest butchers. That said, the piece from this shop was easily the best tasting roast beef I've ever cooked. The quality was simply spectacular, and not what I expected to find in a small village butcher shop. I highly recommend it.

Excellent pasties. However, if you want a steak pie to die for then try Vivian Olds nearby.read more

Sainsbury's refurbished their store on the outskirts of Truro back in 2009. The store is very well…read morelaid out and spacious with better quality items than Tesco's or ASDA. They are slightly more expensive but you get what you pay for.....their wine sectrion is extremely good with a nice selection of chateau-bottled wines on offer. The car park is too small for the size of the store although it does have a second storey. Parking between spaces seems slightly tighter than usual. They need to expand parking if they can. Exiting the store is difficult as the roundabout is always very busy. Other than that, a pleasant shopping experience! Would have been 5 stars if parking arrangements were better.

Sainsbury's is situated on the outskirt's of Truro near the railway station. The staff seem to be…read morequite friendly and helpful. This shop has a petrol station on the left as you come in, and generally the petrol seems to be reasonably cheap in comparison with others in the local area. It isn't too hard to find a space in the car park usually. The store itself is quite large with a good choice of most items. It has fish, bakery and deli counters. This Sainsbury's also sells clothes and household goods. Occasionally it can be difficult exiting on to the main roundabout when leaving the car park.

I like Tesco stores - great selection, good prices, friendly staff and - compared to US…read moresupermarkets - plenty of cash registers and staff so check out is always quick. This one is smaller than most hence the 4 stars. For touring travelers like me, an added bonus - clean toilets!!

This isn't a massive store and if you are a holidaymaker and go in High season you will get barged…read morearound. The car park isn't massive. They do not seem to have as much selection as some stores but they do sell everything you need. There are it seems lots of staff so usually all the tills are open and you never have to queue to long. Its really easy to get to just on the main road into Penzance near the long rock heliport. They also have a petrol station but its across the road from the main car park.