Sainsbury's Reviews Summary

Location and Accessibility

Pros:

• "A very lovely place to stay overlooking the river. Easy access to the buses and train station."
• "As you drive in off the main road there is an amazing view out to sea and the white cliffs."

Cons:

• "This store has gone seriously down hill."

Store Layout and Atmosphere

Pros:

• "Like the fresh eco atmosphere, the food and the space."
• "The aisles are very wide (good job) and parking is easy (very good job)."
• "This Sainsburys in Weymouth is a large airy building."
• "I love shopping here because the Isles are wider. It's a light and airy shop."

Cons:

• "I am not an interior shop designer and feel sure those who shop there like it that way. (Or they just live near by)."
• "I was disappointed today as I bought 6 unpackaged drinking glasses. They have very few manned checkouts."
• "The lack of a proper ceiling makes it feel a bit unfinished and the layout isn't the best but it's alright."

Product Availability and Selection

Pros:

• "A good selection of produce and meals on offer and we had zero issues with the self checkout."
• "The selections are pretty good however towards the evening a number of shelves/items start to become bare."
• "The Fresh produce is inviting."
• "Probably the best place to shop in Weymouth for groceries."

Cons:

• "Some food is either in very short supply or poor quality whenever I go in now."
• "One comment is that in these difficult financial times, it may be worth making reduced items more prominent."
• "Numerous shelves empty at approximately 7pm."

Staff and Customer Service

Pros:

• "Welcoming staff."
• "The staff are always very helpful and pleasant."
• "The staff are efficient and well mannered."

Cons:

• "My only gripe is about some of the staff, especially those doing the online shops."
• "We waited nobody came as we walked off we were called back in and interrogated by a member of staff."
• "There's a massive queue and only one person on the checkout."

Price and Value

Pros:

• "The recent Nectar prices promotions has made Sainsbury's a lot more affordable."
• "Great supermarket with a wide array of vegan options."

Cons:

• "On average prices are higher than budget stores however there is a better selection of items."
• "Not as value for money as Aldi overall, but better than Tesco with Aldi 'price matches'."

Cleanliness and Maintenance

Pros:

• "The room was very clean and spacious and well worth the money."
• "This is a decent shop but there’s a massive queue and only one person on the checkout."

Cons:

• "The only thing that let this store down is the toilets. OMG, if I could have held my breath for the time I was in there I would."
• "The overpowering smell of urine was at gagging point!!🤢🤢"