November 2023 by Griff Hayward
Undoubtedly the finest frozen mirror carp this side of N7!
October 2023 by Olly Chammas
Expensive for everyday stuff and their fruit and veg is terrible. Just rots almost instantly. However, they have a good selection of speciality items and an amazing selection of snacks and sweets.
October 2023 by Paolo Cavazzuti
This is a copy of my email sent to Budgens Campdale Road Tuffenel Park, today I am still waiting for a reply. Btw this is again the skinny man like in the other review on here.I bought some ?soft amaretti? almond biscuits with orange flavor in your Tuffnel Park branch of Budgens. I was surprised to find they contained groundnut shells in the dough when I tasted them. Yesterday I returned them, one member of staff tasted them and agreed to give me a full refund.Tonight, when I entered the store, the same member of staff did not greet me when he saw me, instead in a very rude manner, said that he would never refund anything in the future as he had paid from his own pocket for this refund. He said that it was my responsibility to read the allergen information on the box. The box in question declared that the Falcone Amaretti contained the almonds (but not the hard nut shells!)The member of staff obviously doesn't understand what is the difference between what is edible and inedible. I did ask him to provide his name but refused to write it down or provide it to me.For your information, all the boxes of amaretti-flavored biscuits have been removed from display, if it is normal for them to contain the shells surely they would have remained on sale?I am still shaking and I am saddened and disappointed with this kind of behavior, another member of staff came to see what was happening and he agreed that I shouldn't have been treated in this way, this wasn't acceptable. He stated that he would talk to him. Before leaving the shop this member of staff said ?I am sorry bruv ? therefore as I was leaving the store I gave him his £3.50. I don?t feel as if the word ?bruv? is a suitable term to be used towards a customer as it is a colloquial term and rather unprofessional.I am senior in age to this member of staff and I would have hoped that he may show me at least some respect, I shop there regularly often five days a week. I have never and would never treat any of my clients in this way, as I work in luxury retail. Is this the way to reward your loyal clients?Could you please forward my email to the Store Manager in Campdale Road Tuffenel Park? Could you please ask them to write a proper letter of apology and ask them to issue a voucher?
October 2023 by Alex Murphy
Incredibly overpriced - £3.15 for a bag of sugar
September 2023 by Andrew S
A bit expensive.. Ok for an emergency shop.. Red wine selection ok, but the white wine selection is terrible.. For some reason they also sell a lot of horrible American candy .
September 2023 by Julia Parker
Very handy local store, nice people
August 2023 by Andy
I used to shop at Budgens fairly regularly until some idiot with a pushchair decided it's ok to walk off leaving their child in the pushchair unattended blocking the que for the tills so they can get something from the drinks cabinet with their other child. I stepped around the pushchair and went to the till then had to endure a five minute abusive tirade from the mother because I "pushed" in. I didn't relapse an unattended pushchair was a legitimate way to hold a place in a queue. Let's not even go into the negligent parenting... society isn't their to take care of your child when you're to stupid to. The staff stood there doing nothing, then decided I was the one who had to leave the store...but they couldn't tell me what I'd done wrong.
August 2023 by Florence Berry
Massively overpriced and the staff members (in particular the skinny man) was incredibly rude to me and my friend. Aggressive, rude and very unpleasant - will NEVER be shopping here again, even if the location is convenient
July 2023 by Sophie R
The staff are lovely, helpful, always friendly. Yes, it is more expensive than supermarket chains (which there are plenty of 5-10min walk if you need), but as a local convenience store, it's always very well stocked and very handy. I find anything in this place, from 15 types of breads, to niche French products I never find anywhere else, to fresh vegetables/herbs and your usual canned goods, there's also a big frozen foods section and a huge selection of wine / beers of all kinds. It's also spotless. And again, the staff are so friendly and remember you and greet you every time. Yes, they are stacking shelves often, how is that a criticism in other reviews? That means the shop is always fully stocked in every single lane. Not sure why the reviews are so low, I love having this shop around instead of yet another half empty Tesco's.
July 2023 by Sophie Rivet-Martin
The staff are lovely, helpful, always friendly. Yes, it is more expensive than supermarket chains (which there are plenty of 5-10min walk if you need), but as a local convenience store, it's always very well stocked and very handy. I find anything in this place, from 15 types of breads, to niche French products I never find anywhere else, to fresh vegetables/herbs and your usual canned goods, there's also a big frozen foods section and a huge selection of wine / beers of all kinds. It's also spotless. And again, the staff are so friendly and remember you and greet you every time. Yes, they are stacking shelves often, how is that a criticism in other reviews? That means the shop is always fully stocked in every single lane. Not sure why the reviews are so low, I love having this shop around instead of yet another half empty Tesco's.
May 2023 by G D96
Budgens walked in saw the prices and walked out first and last time i will be entering a budgens £7 for 6pack volvic get a life rip off britain
September 2022 by Corrado Ciciliati
..premise:..I am not a troll ok..?! Having said that it compels me to say THIS: DO NOT FOR ANY REASON WHATSOEVER SHOP HERE;? THE STAFF ARE GOLD MEDAL BULLIES;? EVERYTHING IS MEGA-OVERPRICED;? ROTTEN VEGGIES AND OUT OF DATE SANDWICHES;..Long story short, just think how much time I took our of my life just to carefully write this post, ok?!THE PLACE IS S*IT HOLE.DO NOT EVER SET FOOT IN HERE. I WAS LEFT BLOODY TRAUMATISED
August 2022 by Redrum
..premise:..I am not a troll ok..?! Having said that it compels me to say THIS: DO NOT FOR ANY REASON WHATSOEVER SHOP HERE;? THE STAFF ARE GOLD MEDAL BULLIES;? EVERYTHING IS MEGA-OVERPRICED;? ROTTEN VEGGIES AND OUT OF DATE SANDWICHES;..Long story short, just think how much time I took our of my life just to carefully write this post, ok?!THE PLACE IS S*IT HOLE.DO NOT EVER SET FOOT IN HERE. I WAS LEFT BLOODY TRAUMATISED
July 2021 by Catherine McGowan
So convenient for us locals. Wide range of goods, surprising for a local. Generally very helpful and open long hours. Of course it's a bit more expensive. They can't compete for price with the big supermarkets who bulk buy but for me it's worth it when it's just a few steps away and i hate using the car or transport when I just want some groceries.
July 2021 by Toby Vernon-Dier
Overpriced (Waitrose is cheaper) the fruit and veg is dreadful quality and it now closes at 8pm as well. Useless as a "convenience store"
