7AM - 11PM
69-71 West Road
Supermarkets
8AM - 10PM
Progress Rd
Supermarkets
“Good shop, organised by product types and offers at 'Middle of Lidl'. Could do with better positioning of baskets, as they've recently been moved to the counters, not very helpful for shoppers entering. Queues at checkouts can get long, but the staff usually address the issue quickly by opening another one up. Car park is available, but it can become filled on popular days.”
“Good lidi when I have been it's not really really busy which is nice however they do need more people on the tills it's ridiculous to have more than 5 people queueing with a tolley full of food and only checkout open and a long queue for self checkout.You need more staff serving.”
Open 24 hours
1781-1799 London Road
Supermarkets
6AM - 10PM
157 Rayleigh Road
Supermarkets
“Regularly use this store be nice if couple of young men were as polite as young gut who wears the black rim glasses always polite and cheerful as is Steve.They really need to sort out manning post office and pappershop as its annoying you go in for paper wait 15mins cos only 1 serving and there tied up on post office counter.....”
“I’ve had consistently great experiences at Lidl Southend, especially thanks to the helpful and friendly staff. Whether it’s finding a product or needing help with something in-store, there’s always someone nearby ready to assist with a smile. The team works efficiently, but they never make you feel rushed. It’s clear they care about customer service, which really makes a difference.”
7:30AM - 8PM
Fossetts Way
Supermarkets
“If you’re after a smooth landing into the weekly shop, Waitrose at Fossetts Way in Southend feels rather like stepping into a very calm First Class cabin only with a trolley instead of a seat. The car park alone deserves a round of applause: spacious, stress-free and no need to circle endlessly as if you’re stacking over Heathrow.
Inside, the atmosphere is relaxed and refined, with aisles wide enough to glide through without turbulence. The shelves carry those familiar luxury brands you’d expect, yet what I particularly appreciate is the Essential Waitrose range. It’s proof that good quality doesn’t have to come at a premium fare well priced, well made, and frankly, it keeps the weekly shop grounded.
The bakery is a highlight: cakes that could rival a patisserie trolley at 35,000 feet. The delicatessen is another treat, staffed by a gentleman who went above and beyond to be helpful the sort of attentive service that makes you feel looked after, not just served. At the checkout, a wonderfully chatty lady brightened the end of my shop with warmth and humour, a reminder that good service is about human connection as much as efficiency.
And let’s not forget the John Lewis selection tucked within a clever touch that turns a grocery run into a mini department store visit.
All in all, a seamless shopping experience. Bravo, Waitrose Southend, you’ve kept standards flying high.”
8AM - 10PM
684-686 London Rd
Supermarkets
“I had the most wonderful experience at Aldi, thanks to the exceptional service provided by their staff member, Paul. My son, who has Down syndrome, was having a challenging moment and was crying. Paul’s kindness and compassion were truly remarkable. He approached us, cracked some jokes, and even gave my son high fives, which turned his tears into laughter. Paul’s genuine care and understanding made our shopping trip so much more enjoyable. Aldi, you have a gem of an employee in Paul, and I can’t thank him enough for his exceptional service and for brightening our day!”
“Once you have successfully negotiated the rooftop car park, the shopping experience is good. Very helpful staff and of course, the free coffee if you have a Waitrose card.”
“An excellent local shop. The staff are always attentive, friendly and helpful. The place is well stocked with a good choice and I’ve yet to visit and not find it immaculate. Other local supermarkets could take a cue from them ~ yes, Tesco, I’m looking at you…”
7AM - 11PM
The Kursall
Supermarkets
7AM - 9PM
Western Approaches
Supermarkets
“Great local store, easily accessible, with adequate parking . Adjacent to their coffee shop. It has a pharmacy, as it is a smaller store they may not have the full range of products that larger stores do.”
7AM - 11PM
13-17 Eastern Esplanade
Supermarkets
7AM - 10PM
45 London Rd
Supermarkets
“Excellent store with all you need. Pity Southend Council have buggered up Victoria Circus making it difficult to access from the east.
Update: Still a good store but why have they closed their toilets? Some of us have a medical need for toilet access. Lidl can do it; why not Sainsbury's?”
6AM - 12AM
Rayleigh Road
Supermarkets
“Like any other Tesco accept I approached the entrance and the bin was on fire the lad I told very quickly emptied flowers into another pot and promptly extinguished said fire ? well done lad”
“Suppringly the fresh meat here is very good
Well recommend.
There is plenty of things here including charcoal pet food
Good prices. Friendly helpful staff”
6AM - 11PM
37 Commercial Rd
Supermarkets
“Nice little shop. Packed full of stuff from frozen foods to cleaning products to chocolate peanuts! Always a great selection staff are friendly and store is clean and tidy!Parking outside.Wheelchair access is possible but not perfect! Street outside is quite sloppy and uneven.”
8AM - 10PM
141 Woodgrange Dr
Supermarkets
“Sadly this Lidl doesn’t get staffed up enough. Staff are great but clearly busy and often looked stressed.
Lidl will have what you want, but the till queues are often 4-5 people deep. Come on Lidl, it shouldn’t be much different than Shoeburyness or Westcliff.”
Open 24 hours
Shoeburyness
Supermarkets
“Currently queuing system in the Asda car park due to panic buying, but moves quickly as it’s self service payment. I don’t believe it has the E5 fuel needed for older cars though.”
8:30AM - 6PM
56 High Street
Supermarkets
“Had a brilliant experience at M&S today thanks to Emma on the top floor. I had a gift receipt that had been in my wallet for a couple of months and had faded. Emma helped me to get the correct number from the barcode so that my money wasn’t lost. She was really understanding and helpful and made me realise how more stores need to be like M&S - service with a smile! Thanks again”
8AM - 7PM
4/9 York Road
Supermarkets
“Lovely helpful stff, especi@lly the lady @ checkout whom's there most oftentimes with dark ish hair & Always pleasant smiling helpfulShe should get a pay rise”
“Brilliant customer service, cant thank them enough for they patience when I bring my kids in. Quality food and always find what am looking for :) thank you to all the staff”
6AM - 10PM
57 Lonsdale Road
Supermarkets
“Love it here. Nice and busy, friendly staff and absolute top notch banging grub.Decent selection of everything from drinks, cocktails, starters, mains and puddings ? Spot on and see you again soon”
7 AM - 10 PM
467-473 London Road
Supermarkets
“Great service, I was in a rush and couldn't find any calpol so I asked a man named Adam and he was very kind and helpped me straight away even tho he looked busy.”
7AM - 10PM
86
Supermarkets
“Really friendly staff welcome you when you come in and leave the store, staff have face shields for everyone's protection.This is a slightly larger Sainsbury's local. There is a good range of produce and general groceries. With my favourite bakery area at the back of the store.”
8AM - 11PM
93-95 West Rd
Supermarkets
Open 24 hours
1781-1799 London Rd
Supermarkets
“Jamie and laura are two of the best works i have seen in this tesco express. Honestly they are such lovely people and deserve alot of respect. Especially since they work night shifts till very early mornings and have to do and deal with alot. I have had many interactions with them and have helped me a significant amount every time i come in. They deserve alot of admiration for the work they do and the service they provide i haven't seen anything to that standard before, so truly they are one of a kind and deserve more than they get. So jamie and laura i respect to a very high extent.”
“This little shop, to my surprise, has alot crammed in. Having said that, it's never a mess. Well organised and kept tidy. People there serving, are always pleasant and polite. Well done and keep up the good work.”