Falcon Cash & Carry Reviews Summary

Category: Indian grocery store

Address: 82A Syston St W, Leicester, LE1 2JU, United Kingdom

Phone: +441162515858

Rating: 3.7
based on 229 reviews.

Product Variety and Authenticity

Pros:

  • "They have a huge range of fresh fruit and vegetables too."
  • "Most of the products are directly imported from India so quite authentic."
  • "An Aladdin's cave for thousands of Indian products."
  • "The vast array of items available caters to diverse culinary needs, showcasing a commitment to authenticity."
  • "This supermarket is best for Indian grocery specially Gujarati people."
  • "Falcon Cash and Carry stands out as a top choice for those in search of Indian and Asian wholesale products."
  • "The only supermarket in Leicester with all kinds of Indian spices, sweets, pickles, cereals and other food products."

Cons:

  • "Also expensive and low quality items."
  • "Most of Indian groceries (atta, dal, flours etc.) are from their own brand, which particularly cheaper but not best quality."
  • "They sell a lot of out of date stuff so watch out."
  • "FALCON BRAND FOOD MEANS EITHER GONE OFF OR ALMOST EXPIRED."
  • "Very bad quality food items, I bought 1.5kg bag of raw peanuts and it's taste awful."
  • "The vegetables are a hit and miss which is awful because they're so expensive!"
  • "The goodies we purchased there taste terrible."

Price and Value

Pros:

  • "The merchandise is reasonably priced and fresh from the makers and growers."
  • "Competitive prices coupled with friendly and efficient service from the staff further enhance the overall shopping experience."
  • "There are a great variety of Asian foods at reasonable prices."
  • "Good for the price and the quality of some things."
  • "It is economically saving for all type of individuals and very cost effective."
  • "Prices of each and every product is reasonable."
  • "At a price definitely the best in the UK."

Cons:

  • "Parking can be really annoying. Crowded inside the shop most of the time. Prices are not competitive."
  • "Prices are sky high, employing illegals who cant communicate."
  • "Removed price tickets from certain items and they were selling at extortionate inflated prices."
  • "Always charges extra prices from customers please check your items and bills there itself before leaving the store."
  • "Upon getting home, I checked the bill and all of my veggies have been charged twice their actual weight."
  • "Cashiers overcharge you and if you watch carefully, they then delete the extra item they have added."
  • "Price on shelf didnt match price at till."

Store Cleanliness and Organization

Pros:

  • "Store is transformed from old school looks to close to main stream store. Good display with plenty of fresh & frozen food range. Vegetable prices are extremely competitive."
  • "The store's spacious layout and organized shelves make navigating through their extensive selection a breeze."
  • "Very clean supermarket."

Cons:

  • "It’s the most unhygienic and dirty place to shop and smells."
  • "Decent grocery but absolutely messy and unorganized."
  • "The cleanliness is absolutely appalling."
  • "Very dirty and unmanaged."
  • "Food all over the floor ..food and hygiene needs a visit."
  • "Dirty, unhygienic and very dangerous place."
  • "Dirty, unhygienic and very dangerous place riddled with dead rats."

Customer Service

Pros:

  • "Competitive prices coupled with friendly and efficient service from the staff further enhance the overall shopping experience."
  • "Excellent service, friendly staff."
  • "Staff are seemingly more friendly than before which is good to see."
  • "The staff are friendly and helpful, if you buy any large bags of rice or flour and etc the staff members will help you load it into your car."
  • "Staff are extremely polite and helpful."
  • "Sometimes you get a smile from staff on the til."

Cons:

  • "Very rude staff... lady on the till was very rude to elderly couple."
  • "The staff were so stone faced it almost looked like there were robots."
  • "Service WITHOUT A SMILE. The management should train the staff."
  • "Very difficult to get help from people working in the store."
  • "The workers in the shop have no sense how to talk."
  • "The staff including the owners wow !!! They need to learn how to be approachable and have some manners."
  • "Very poor customer service, women at the till have attitude."

Parking and Accessibility

Pros:

  • "Parking space has conjusted but enough."
  • "Quick and easy to reach and get to for busy Mothers who may or may not be working 'remotely'."
  • "We have enough parking space outside... preferable on weekdays."
  • "Free parking."

Cons:

  • "Parking can be really annoying. Crowded inside the shop most of the time. Prices are not competitive."
  • "Parking is the only challenge."
  • "Parking is a nightmare at peak times."
  • "Problem with the parking."
  • "Lately parking has been an issue."
  • "Traffic and parking is still a major problem."
  • "Parking is terrible. They need to relocate to a site where they have a large car park."

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