gaijingirl
Well-Known Member
I've actually had some friendly exchanges in there and conversations with staff and customers alike. Agree the veg are shocking though! 
brixton bad service and rip offs
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It's easier said than done though, isn't it? A lot of shops get away with shit because their location (or opening hours, low prices, etc.) is convenient. I can't speak for anyone else, but I'm way too lazy to go to Camberwell (is it the one with the yellow front btw?) to buy my alfalfa sprouts, I'd rather just put up with it and moan on the internet later I'm afraidpootle said:
Although I'm moving to Streatham soon and have it on good authority there's a nice wholefood shop there.
I'm not totally sure
You know where the road splits and one goes to the common and the other goes off to Tooting? I think it's either on the left rd to the common OR its on the bit of road just before it divides.
I think.
Jesus I am shit at remembering where stuff is on that road - it's so long and samey
You know where the road splits and one goes to the common and the other goes off to Tooting? I think it's either on the left rd to the common OR its on the bit of road just before it divides.
I think.
Jesus I am shit at remembering where stuff is on that road - it's so long and samey
malice said:
http://www.vegout.info/restaurant2.php?Postcode=SW16 2AS&Name=Wholemeal Cafe
It's only just off the High Street, down the side of the police station. The link above has a map link.
brix said:
Sorry, should read thread PROPERLY before posting. The info I've given is for wholefood cafe, not shop. There is a rubbish Holland and Barrett in Streatham too but I'd rather risk the slightly grumpy service in Brixton Wholefoods than go in there.
Lawrence the greengrocer on New Park Road has a decent selection of organic fruit and veg btw. He's happy to order in stuff on a one-off basis too. He's a diamond geezer
Minnie_the_Minx
someinenhhanding menbag and me ah bollox
PieEye said:I'm not totally sure
You know where the road splits and one goes to the common and the other goes off to Tooting? I think it's either on the left rd to the common OR its on the bit of road just before it divides.
Jesus I am shit at remembering where stuff is on that road - it's so long and samey
That's The Dip
Same as. I have to find out where things are in relation to the Cinema, Westbury's Chemist, WH Smiths, Argos, Boots and Superdrug, and the instructions have to be either before or after. There's no point telling me what shops are before or after 'cos I don't know
Minnie_the_Minx
someinenhhanding menbag and me ah bollox
brix said:
They're crap. You feel like you're inconveniencing them for daring to walk in
ViolentPanda
Hardly getting over it.
Could you be meaning the one just before the corner of Prentis Road, all of about 100 yards into Streatham high rd on the St Leonard's Church side?
Opposite-ish MacShits?
Opposite-ish MacShits?
teuchter
je suis teuchter
gaijingirl said:Currys!
Blenheim Gardens PO
yes, blenheim gardens PO definitely deserves to feature on this thread.
I seem to remember they've had the honour of dedicated threads in the past, though.
ViolentPanda
Hardly getting over it.
PieEye said:/\/\/\/\
this sounds good
It's definitely that end. Quite a small place but has a downstairs too.
Yep.
Little narrow long ground floor and a basement. Posters all the way down wall of the stairway.
Excuse my geographical ignorance, but is it quick/easy to walk to New Park Road from say, St Leonards Church? I think I remember Han saying he was very pleasant, what are his prices like? Does he sell stuff off cheap at the end of the day like the stallholders in Brikky do? And while I'm at it, from the same starting point do you reckon it would be better to go to Tooting or Brixton for my food shopping?brix said:Sorry, should read thread PROPERLY before posting. The info I've given is for wholefood cafe, not shop. There is a rubbish Holland and Barrett in Streatham too but I'd rather risk the slightly grumpy service in Brixton Wholefoods than go in there.
Lawrence the greengrocer on New Park Road has a decent selection of organic fruit and veg btw. He's happy to order in stuff on a one-off basis too. He's a diamond geezer
Enid Laundromat said:
Well, it is quite a hike from the church to New Park Road. I reckon that, even if you're a fast walker, it will take you around 25 minutes. It's straightforward though; straight down the hill towards Brixton and then left on to New Park Road which is the turning after the Telegraph. Would take you 5 mins on a bus, 10 on a bike.
Lawrence is really lovely and his prices are reasonable, though not as cheap as the market. I've never seen him sell things off cheap - his brother runs the (excellent) Door Step cafe a few doors away and I reckon he probably uses up any leftovers.
I can't really answer the Tooting v.Brixton question. I get a Tesco delivery around once a month with heavy items like cat food, cat litter, tins, etc, and then I top up with items from local stores like Lawrence's. I don't do much food shopping in either Brixton or Tooting,
Gixxer1000
cant wheelie a shaftie :(
ViolentPanda said:
Reminds me of this;Using a Mcdonalds to go to the toilet when you have no intention of buying anything- Having a "McShit"
Being challenged and saying you will buy food after going to the toilet -Having a "McShit with lies"
dogmatique
merde alors
Enid Laundromat said:
I'm sure you can get all you need in and around Streatham, there's plenty of decent fruit and veg shops on the High Road. Not sure about your end, but at mine, basically Streatham Hill, there's three or four good fruit and veg shops and a couple of decent delis.
The Turkish place at the end of my road (with the Orange awnings) is pretty good, and has a butchers and bakers attached next door. Their bread is really good, as are their turkish sweetmeats, but my favourite is their pitta bread - freshly baked every morning and only 20p a bag. Great stuff. Just past Streatham Hill station towards Streatham proper there is another couple of veg shops, and a good Polish deli that's been there for years.
Oh, and while I remember, there's a really good french deli hidden away at the bottom end of Sunnyhill Road - no idea how it survives, but they do great bread, olives and fantastic duck pate. And pop into the Leigham Arms for a pint on your way back. The ONLY decent pub in Streatham.
