FOOD SHOPPING IN LANCASTER

Shopping for food in Lancaster can be as diverse or as simple as you want it to be. While there are the obvious big supermarket chains such as Sainsbury's or ASDA, it's helpful to know that there are other choices in town which are not only local but also a bit cheaper.

LANCASTER FOOD MARKET:
Takes place in the Lancaster market square on Wednesdays and Saturdays. This is the best place to go to buy locally produced and fairly priced produce.

SINGLE STEP:
78A Penny Street
Lancaster LA1 4XN

Open: Mon-Sat: 9:30-5:30

*Single Step is a not-for-profit co-op store and is the best place to buy organic, vegetarain, vegan and fair-trade foods in Lancaster. Along with organic produce, they carry a range of other main essentials including a wide array of spices, herbs, grains and nuts.

MUNG MEE:
6 Chapel Street
Lancaster
Lancashire
LA1 1NZ
Telephone: 01524 849797

*This is a locally owned Asian supermarket with very reasonable prices. Along with Thai, Japanese, Phillipino or Chinese products, they also have a small selection of fruit and veg. They also recently opened up a fantastic Thai restaurant next door.

MAJAE STORES:

Located near the town centre on Blade St. If you take the bus to town get off at King St. Walk to Waterstones book shop (End of King St at traffic lights) and turn left. Continue walking taking the third turning on your left Wheatfield St. Go to the end of this street and Blade St is the first street on your right.

*This shop sells halal meat chicken burgers etc, and oriental spices.

Visit the Lancaster Islamic Society Web Page for more information

SUPERMARKETS:

Sainsbury's:
Cable Street
LANCASTER
Lancashire
LA1 1HH
Tel: 01524 388488

Hours:
Mon 0800 2200
Tue 0800 2200
Wed 0800 2200
Thu 0800 2200
Fri 0800 2200
Sat 0730 2200
Sun 1100 1700

Bus route: take any bus (2, 2A, 3, 4) to the bus station and Sainsbury's is located directly across the way on Cable Street.

*This is the most popular major food outlet for students in Lancaster. Prices are moderate and the quality is better than what you would find at ASDA. You can also find more locally/British produce here than at the cheaper competitors.

SPAR:
SPAR SELF SERVICE SUPERMARKET
(Edward Roberts Court)
Lancaster University Campus

Open: Mon-Fri 0800-2300; Sat 0800-2300; Sun 1000-1800

*The one and only main food shopping area on campus. The prices are a bit higher here than Sainsbury's as you are paying for the convenience.

ASDA:
Ovangle Road
Lancaster
LA1 5JR
Tel: 01524 580780

Mon Opens 8am
Tue 24hrs
Wed 24hrs
Thu 24hrs
Fri 24hrs
Sat Close 10pm
Sun 10am - 4pm

*For groceries delivered to your door, go HERE.

*Bus route: take any bus from campus (2, 2A, 3, 4) and transfer onto the 6 6A 6B 6C at the bus station. The journey from the station only takes about 5-7 minutes.

*By bike: from town take the bike path behind Sainsbury’s and cross the Millennium Bridge. From there, ASDA is about a 10 minute ride and is situated immediately left of the path.

SOMERFIELDS:
Across from Lancaster Bus Station
15 Wood Street, Lancaster LA1 1LQ
Phone: 01524 61092

*Similar to SPAR, this small supermarket is convenient if you need a quick stop on your way into the bus station. Prices here are usually even cheaper than ASDA, although don't hold out for quality!


TESCO'S
While Tesco's is a bit far unless you have a car, you can shop online: http://direct.tesco.com/

**For discount codes and other free stuff (including Tesco club points) go here.