For such a big building, this Tesco Express is surprisingly small. Moreover, it stocks a…read moreshamefully limited amount of produce, most of which is overpriced. Given the large number of newsagents and independent corner shops in the vicinity, you would have thought Tesco Express might have been a bit more competitive. This, however, hasn't been the case. So you now have every reason to support your local newsagents'. Oh, and don't even think about buying alcohol from this joint - the selection is minimal and it'll cost you the earth. Instead, pop across the road to Budget Boozer for an extensive range of alcohol, all at bargain prices.

A new Tesco Express is opening a little further afield on Cheltenham Road and is being met with a…read moreheavy hand of criticism. The Tesco Express on North Street proves just why the growth of more Tesco express stores is resulting in protests. It is a small, unnecessarily expensive store with a serious lack of stock. I went in for a newspaper, sandwich and a bottle of water and left the store £6 worse off. It is situated within a vast amount of newsagents and independent groceries so I wouldn't recommend Tesco Express is you're in the area. However, they stock the essentials if you are in a hurry and don't mind spending a bit extra.

Really good food and really nice guys work there. I had just landed from my flight and a 2hr Uber…read moredrive so I was starving. They were kind and walked me through the ordering process. I'm not in this city for long so I'm grateful these people left a nice impression.

One of St Nick's many little gems and a firm favourite for lunch!…read moreHuge portions of homemade salads, hummus, delicious dressings (make sure you have the chilli jam if you like things hot!) and of course the crowning glory-the tastiest, crunchiest falafel a in town-all for £4.50! Have them in a salad box or in a pitta and make sure you grab a free sample or two whilst you're in the queue!

Adding to Southville's relaxed and eco vibe is this lovely deli. Knowing that Herbert's Bakery in…read moreEaston is one of the best in Bristol, they have wisely got their bread available here and shout about it. Their cheese range is fantastic, a must for any cheese and wine party you are having and talking of wine - check out their organic range just behind you. My favourite bit is the self-service grains section where you bring your own tub and woosh out rice and seeds to your own order. In the back room you can do a similar thing and refill your Ecover bottles from a big vat - including washing up and clothes washing liquids. As with all collections of quality food and eco items, it is a little more expensive but such a friendly and nice store you won't begrudge it.

It's great to have a place like this offering an alternative to supermarkets Organic products. For…read moreone there is just a much bigger selection. Also, for a cheese fan like myself, the Deli offers a brilliant selection, so if I ever have that little bit of extra cash in my pocket i'll spash out on some extra mature chedder ... i'm drooling a bit just thinking about it... The service is brilliant here, the staff all embody the ethos of the shop, and you feel like they will offer you a hand with any queries you can have. There's also a nice seating area outside (covered) which is great to sit a people watch for a while as you sip the fine coffee you've bought inside... that or a great local ale from the selection they have!

Leigh Court Farm is located in Abbots Leigh, just on the outskirts of Bristol. The only reason that…read moreI really know about this place is due to their excellent seasonal fruit and veg box scheme. The company is employee owned and all the food grown is organic, so it's a great local business to support. The box scheme is the perfect way to ensure that you get the freshest food around - and it's good for your carbon footprint! They deliver the boxes to a range of community centres in Bristol, so when you order, just let them know which is the most convenient for you to pick it up from. The boxes start from just £9 each and can be delivered weekly or fortnightly. If you have any items of fruit or veg that you really can't stomach and are worried that they'll go to waste when they turns up in your box, then have no fear - you can also select up to 3 different items which you don't want to be included. Great!

Really great local business. The veg boxes are always high quality, especially the produce grown on…read morethe farm. The online booking system they have is really user friendly, you can set up a list of things you don't like, pause orders or add extras at the click of a button. The extras they have available are great too, eggs laid by their chickens from the farm, and delicious riccotta and halloumi also made on the farm at reasonable prices considering the quality of the produce. Highly recommended!

Wow that food was absolutely amazing such a big variety of food the staff were quite nice and…read morewelcoming. The drinks weren't as good as I expected but other than that I would recommend coming here. Such nice decorations as well you really did feel like you were there when getting your food. Also, if you don't finish all your food you don't need to pay extra so you don't have to eat everything on your plate.

Za Za Bazaar featured one of the most diverse buffet spreads I've ever seen. There were a total of…read moresix different stations with dishes from all around the globe: Indian (with both street food and curries), European (including British and Italian), Tex Mex (including burgers, tacos, nachos, and Caribbean food), Far East (stir-fries, sushi, noodles, pan-Asian), Salad, and Dessert. Some of the standout items for me came from the Indian station, including dishes like dahi bhalla, Amritsari fish (breaded fish, which was much more flavorful than the fish and chips at the Great British station), tandoori naan, dal tadka, vegetable korma, aloo gobi, rogan josh, and chicken tikka masala, all of which were boldly and authentically spiced. Other items I liked included the reggae wings (jerk chicken wings) from Jamaica; the pico de gallo, guacamole, and smoked salsa from Mexico; and the soft-serve vanilla ice cream from the dessert station. Still there were so many other items that I barely got to try including Thai Green Curry with Chicken, Black Pepper Beef, British beef stew and mushy peas, and several made-to-order stations including dosas, piri-piri chicken, pasta, risotto, and noodles. Everything was quality and delicious, the night market atmosphere was fun and lively, and most amazingly, the buffet was just 13 GBP for a weekday lunch! That's not even enough for a single entree elsewhere in Britain, but here you could get plate after plate of foods from all around the world to your heart's content!

With Bristol already boasting one of the greatest pie makers of all time in Pieminister Pies,…read moreClark's Pies' had to go along way to impress me when I finally tried one a few months ago and to be honest, I was slightly dissapointed. Their reputation reached me long before I was given the opportunity to taste its delights and maybe this didn't help as it didn't quite live up to the hype. There was nothing particularly wrong with the pie, it just wasn't that great, or as good as the aforementioned Pieministers pies. The pastry was quite thick (which could be a positive if you like that kind of thing) and the meat a little chewy.

Clark's Pies' reputation reached me long before I was given the opportunity to taste its delights…read moreand maybe this is what disappointed me when the time finally came. There was nothing particularly wrong with the pie, it was fine. But that's it - just fine. The shop itself is quite quirky and doesn't promise much from the outside, and the tiny opening through which you order your pie is quite amusing. In the end though, it's just a pie. The pastry was quite thick (which could be a positive if you like that kind of thing) and the meat vaguely fatty. It wasn't worth the particular detour to find, but then if I was given another I wouldn't weep. All in all, it's alright.