Waitrose

I bought a Samsonite suitcase here and received no service whatsoever. The salespeople were chatting amongst themselves instead of helping me. When I asked the salesperson whether they had Global Blue Tax Free, he didn’t know and made me go down two floors to ask at customer support instead of phoning in himself. The suitcase I bought had no instructions on it whatsoever and I couln’t find the hidden and unmarked button to open it, so I called the waitrose branch phone and was connected to someone from suitcases, who told me to bring the suitcase in and have it exchanged. When I to there, the guy came down and immediately knew how to open the suitcase.
I wasted time, money and patience. I’m not saying all staff are like this, some were super friendly. But I had a really below-​average and stupid shopping experience.

Oh Waitrose, the butt of so many jokes these days… how glorious you are. :)
To be honest I was one of those people who kinda avoided going here under the impression it was too expensive, despite it being nearby… how glad I am that I finally gave them a chance, because now it’s my one stop shop for groceries whether I’m popping in or doing a full shop.
The truth of the matter is that you can spend more in here, but somehow I never really managed to… my total bill tended to be in the ballpark as it would anywhere else. I think some of it depends on what type of things you tend to buy, the quality you expect, and where you buy it from. For me in particular one of the reasons I switched is that when I wasn’t going here I was popping down to the Tesco Express that is literally beside the flat. (A tiny one, not the medium sized one by Canary Wharf DLR.) To be honest I haven’t done any item by item comparisons between this Tesco and a large Tesco, but I imagine they are charging more for some items… either that or the Tesco /​Waitress battle is blown out of proportion, because I have compared prices between that particular Tesco and this particular Waitrose… more often than not Waitrose was cheaper so I eventually jumped ship for most items because going through Waitrose is a real joy if you’re not in a rush.
OK, so «joy» may sound a little strong, but compared to so many big supermarkets it is a bit more fun to stroll through and check out the treats compared to other large supermarkets… and, while you can get cheaper Waitrose brand items, the quality is always up to par… they seem to have done good job in weeding out crap items to be honest, so while you may not find something to your particular taste it will probably be down to personal preference versus the quality of the item.
This particular branch doesn’t have aisles upon aisles of health care items, shampoo, etc., but there’s a Boots right out side if you need more variety in that realm. There’s also a John Lewis up the escalator, and while they don’t offer a huge range compared to the city, it’s a definite nice to have… they are somewhat separate though, you can’t take you groceries upstairs to pay and vice versa… at least last I checked.
Even when busy checkout here never seems to be too much of an issue… they have lots of cashiers and a good number of basket only and self checkouts so things generally move along smoothly which is appreciated. They also do a fun, again… not sure it’s the right use of the word, scan as you go along and pay yourself type scenario… you have to have a Debit or Credit Card linked to your Waitrose card for this to work however.
So, yes, Waitrose is the butt of many jokes… but there’s worse things to be made fun for when the actual reality is that it’s not that bad or prohibitively expensive by any means, and for me if there were a minor extra cost it would be a worthwhile trade off for the more pleasant experience and friendly service.
I still get my Tesco delivery for crates of Diet Cola and such items that I purchase regularly and/​or aren’t easy to carry, don’t get me wrong, but for in person shopping this is now my go to place.

Waitrose is the lesser of the evils as far as supermarkets go in the Canary Wharf area. It’s the biggest and certainly doesn’t come up short in terms of variety.
And when I mean variety, I mean everything from organic duck legs to a lobster dinner for two in a plastic box. There are plenty of practical foods for sale as well, but are generally more expensive than what you would find at Tesco or Sainsburys.
The upside is that Waitrose is really good if you have dietary restrictions. There’s a good gluten free section and lots of choices for vegetarians. It’s also much cleaner than your run-​of-​the-​mill grocery store and has a better selection of organic meats and produce.
Here’s the downside — It’s expensive. There’s no getting around that. It’s also hopelessly crowded around lunchtime on weekdays and all weekend long. The checkout lines aren’t the quickest and the self scanning area only accepts debit/​credit cards (no cash).

Has the best beer selection I have seen in a supermarket. And there are regular changes with new interesting options appearing from time to time. For example they not long ago started stocking Saltaire Blonde.
Beyond my love of beer I’ve actually become quite hooked on these Israeli wheat snacks they sell in their small foreign foods section, called Bissli
They have a vast range of sandwiches and fruit salads to choose from, more than anywhere else in the neighbourhood.
Upstairs there is a John Lewis home section and out in front within the shopping centre the coffee shop where you can get a free coffee or tea with your MyWaitrose card. I’ve never been able to take advantage though as I have never seen less than 15 people in the queue.

Good stuff here although some is definitely overpriced.
Stay away on Sunday because it’s like a crèche in here. Otherwise, I like the size of the place. The seafood selections are nice as are the cheese and wine — I always find the bakery items look good but the bread is always harder than rocks and they’re meant to be right out of the oven.
There is parking upstairs — I think 3hrs free on Sunday — for the drivers.
It’s right inside the mall so other shops nearby.

This has to be the largest waitrose I’ve come across. There are three floors of groceries, homeware and small electricals. There is a café, hot drinks point and an expresso bar outside.
There is a large selection of groceries, some of the prices will seem a bit high but there are plenty of products at normal prices.

Waitrose compose of several
floors that are all dedicated to home good. They have a great selection of
foods. Large, expansive and
full of lovelier food to choose from. It is a food shoppers dream. The
price is really fit to your budget for everyday food shopping needs. Fruits and
vegetables are carefully presented in displays that will keep the products
fresh and crispy. They also have food
stalls where you can buy variety of delicious and healthy foods at very
affordable price. Come and visit this place for a finest experience.

Quite possibly one of the best supermarkets in London. It has a good selection of high quality groceries, an excellent wine cellar and upstairs areas that sell homewares, clothing and hifi (like John Lewis).
It loses a star though, because it used to have a fab restaurant at the back that did an awesome curry for £4.50 which has been replaced by a boring heated shelf that just has pots, and also because the salad bar is gone. The pasta salad they did was so tasty and now it is no more :(

Although Waitrose has several floors, some dedicated to home good while the lower level is a grocery store, this review is for the grocery area.
When travel to London and staying in the Canary Wharf area, I’ve found this place to meet all my needs. I like coming here as the fruit is always fresh and there is a size able selection. Then there is rows and rows of fresh ready to eat foods which is always nice to grab for the person staying at a nearby hotel. I also like the fact that I can pick up several liters of bottled water, beer and other beverages as well.
So, if your like me where you like to have some ready to eat food stuff, whether it be healthy or junk food, then Waitrose is the place to come as there is a good selection, not to mention if you forgot to pack something, you can get all right here in one store.

Waitrose has a great selection of foods. If you are looking for something a little out of the ordinary, this is where you will find it.
I do however find it very expensive for those daily essentials. Its still. a great place to shop.

This supermarket is a bit tucked away in Canary Wharf, but it was conveniently next to my work. It was the perfect place to pop into on the way to or from work, or at lunch, for some healthier* food (bank cafeteria food is delicious buuut… not the healthiest).
They have a great selection of produce, meats, salads, and anything else you could possibly want.

Review for Waitrose Canary Wharf I really like this particular Waitrose supermarket. It has a large expansive range, good service, lots of checkouts and fresh quality produce. I also particularly appreciate how you can get a lot of produce at greatly reduced prices so in effect you can shop at Waitrose for much better value than you would expect. Given its location in the WHARF it’s a great place to shop for the local workers and residents. Note: the Qype heading of Waitrose Westminster versus its address in Canary Wharf seems to be confused

This is so much more than an ordinary supermarket (although it does all the usual stuff as well). First, it has a walk in wine cellar which is climate controlled and has expert staff to guide you through the process of choosing expensive and not so expensive bottles. Second, it has a wine bar where you can open these bottles in situ. Third it has a mini-​restaurant that actually serves half decent food. Fourth, there is what amounts to a mini John Lewis upstairs. What is not to like?

As if this could be compared to Whole Foods? The staff are great, I have no complaints there.
What really lets this place down is the produce and how it’s displayed. You pay the equivalent of Whole Foods prices but the produce is poor in comparison and it’s terribly laid out and presented. I don’t know why businesses in the UK don’t spend more time looking at how fresh food is presented and sourcing the best quality produce. Mediocrity seems to be the rule here.
They should stop with prepackaged fresh produce! Just have a trained butcher and fishmonger with a counter full of delicious looking and well sourced ingredients. Fruit and vegetables should be carefully presented in displays that keep them looking fresh and crisp.
Surely the owners should go to NYC and have a look at Whole Foods and Dean & Deluca. London is missing out on great retail experiences and UK companies need to stop getting away with plain average retail practices.

This is like the Whole Foods equivalent.
Not a place to do your regular grocery shopping but when on the company dime this is a great place to spend your allowance.
They have great hot food in the back and a selection of lunch sandwiches, fruits, nuts etc. for the rest of the day.
It ain’t cheap but it’s good.

Was looking for a «travel adaptor» so that I could use my U.S. appliance in a UK outlet. My U.S. plug has the 3 prong (pin) plug versus the standard 2 prong (pin) and it has been difficult to find an adaptor. Was directed to Waitrose and was amazed at how crowded it was on a weeknight. Guess everyone stops by Waitrose on their way home from work to pick up various items. The deli looked pretty good, will have to return.

Waitrose Canary Wharf– wow!
It is by far the most fun you can have doing the food shop. Everything is well laid out and there is such a big selection of not just food, but also electricals, duvet covers, and clothes. I literally spend hours in there.
Notably different from other supermarkets are the staff; they are friendly and attentive and seem to know what they are talking about.
I’ve often been in there and they have some soft classical music playing and free tasting sessions down almost every aisle!
I mean come on– could there be a better way to buy your weekly essentials?!

This place is my little haunt when I pass through Canary Wharf. I can’t help but feel drawn to here… with my mind always telling me that I may need to ‘pick up’ something, like say pasta or milk… only to find that I leave with a scarf, cushion or toilet seat! How does this happen?
The food quality is always good and competitive with Marks & Spencer. There’s dining to the rear of the lower ground (behind the supermarket). The rotisserie and curry section is VERY popular and good value with office workers popping out at lunchtime. The seating gets really busy at this time too, so best to come early if you dont want to fight for a seat. There’s also a yummy oyster bar to the right and a wine bar to the left (the selection is very good).
Street level has something for the ladies: handbags, jewellery, shoes, lingerie (I’ve been pulled in all directions of this place). Then there’s toys, travel goods and sportswear.
Go up another level to find TV and electricals, furniture, bathroom accessories, soft furnishing, garden furniture, stationery and seasonal Christmas decorations.
Oh boy, how do I know all this off by heart? I get all loved up when I shop at Waitrose… a bit sad, but true.

Food, got it.
Home stuff, got it.
Service, got it too.
Prices, on the higher side but some things really are worth it.
It’s a beautiful layout, very spacious, and just worth a lookie-​see. :)

This location is a Waitrose Food and Home location meaning that it has John Lewis as well as a massive Waitrose with catering options underneath. I like this Waitrose as it has a car park with 2 hours of free parking all week long. Great quality food and the service we’ve come to expect from Waitrose. A win win in my book!