John Lewis, Marylebone, London

I went into the Food Hall at John Lewis (which is actually a Waitrose) to pick up some lunch and have to say, I was throughly impressed!

The food hall has EVERYTHING from freshly made salads and pastas, pre packaged sandwiches, fresh fruit to a an excellent wine section (complete with bar. The produce is moderately priced and far better value than dining at a restaurant for lunch!

I had a wonderful experience - even though it was lunchtime in Central London the aisles were not too crowded and there were upwards of 20 tills, all of which had staff behind them so although the queue looked long, I waited less than 2 minutes to pay for my food!

There were also cheese and ale tasters giving out fee nibbles - all of the staff seemed friendly and helpful.

The food hall itself was bright, ver clean and well laid out. I’m coming back tomorrow!

most of the things that i realy like here are out of my price range, but i still enjoy going there!

I first went to John Lewis in the early 2000’s, spending a hectic hour there scurrying round every department to buy my family’s Christmas presents in one go. It was a successful shopping trip but epitomised the awfulness of department stores for 1) making you lazy and not try other, smaller places for gifts 2) making you grab just anything off the shelf for Uncle Bob because you have to get him a present and it’s so convenient to get it all done at the same time and 3) the horror of other shoppers en masse.

Not being one for pricey clothes or posh perfume I haven’t found a reason to go back until very recently - twice. The first trip found me going in to accompany a friend who wanted to stock up on her favourite moisturiser. I mooched around the perfume/cosmetics section for a while being accosted by various ladies who wanted to discuss my skincare needs but refused to give me any samplers of the products they wanted me to buy.

Not particularly impressed by that experience, I nevertheless returned a week or so later to visit the habadashery department, much recommended to me by fellow crafters. What wonders would unfold I couldn’t imagine, though it all looked pretty great over the side of the shiny escalator as I travelled up there. A good selection of yarns, threads, kits and accessories met me, though the two specific things I was looking for - glittery applique shapes and a seam ripper that didn’t come with a whole load of other tools I don’t need - were sadly absent, and glancing around at price tags everything seemed a bit overpriced.

Boo.

Good shop with helpful staff. They have very good sails and there prices are always fair.

It is a huge store which sells anything you can think of. The prices arent too bad and they do have a very good sale. Most john lewis’s are very big, this one is particulary huge and they sell anything from perfumes to bedding. Its one of my favourite department stores, but can get extremely busy, particularly in the sales.

massive store, Just about everything is sold here, quite reasonable too for the location the cherry pie in the canteen is awesome!!

Great high street department store, with everything you could possibly need.

Excellent fashion lines, their own brand clothing is excellent quality and value for money, men and womens, great kids department, all the best cosmetic brands, haberdashery, sports, lighting, cookware, electrical etc. I do a lot of my christmas shopping here as everything is under one roof.

I still haven’t managed to have a look at the new food hall as I am always in a rush, but looking forward to it as I expect the same high standard there too.

Also, remember, they are never knowingly undersold!

A very comprehensive store with good stock and helpful staff.

The website is also a worthwhile place for ideas, information and stock levels.

Whatever you’re looking for go to John Lewis!!

There is a great range of furniture as well as household objects, cutlery etc. It can be quite pricey but the quality is excellent so quite worth it!

It’s easy to get around and overall good service.

If you are after a large electronic purchase like a TV, Fridge, Cooker then you should definatley visit JL, The prices are competitive and they might even match an online price. In addition they offer 5 years cover on many items. With great customer support, on-time delivery and taking away your old item you can’t get wrong here.

Firstly there’s the glove counter, how can anyone walk past long, black, satin, evening gloves and not want to try them on. If only I had the lifestyle to go with them.
My favourite department has always been haberdashery, unfortunately it’s shrunk in the last few years. Nevertheless they still have beads and ribbons and some beautiful wool. I can knit but I don’t, I just fantasise about the gorgeous garments I could make if I got my knitting needles out.
I like to look out for hostess trolleys when I’m wandering through Appliances, they always make me smile. When I was small I thought they were the height of sophistication and definately something I should have when I grow up, I don’t think that anymore.
Although I do buy things from John Lewis it’s mostly my shop of dreams.

Good store. Good range of products in a nuber of different departments and floors. Staff tend to be friendly and helpful.In a good location also

One stop department store for all your shopping needs. Convenietly located on Oxford Street, this department shopping store has a wide variety of product to choose from. I bought some electricals from John Lewis and find their sales assistant very friendly and helpful. The whole experience was good.

A nicely decorated department store on Oxford Street. Like most department stores, they source vrious type of products and sell in this huge store. They also have a food section where you could get all sorts of groceries. The store to be in if you can only afford the time to visit one store. Recommended.

A nice big store with an ideal location on oxford st. Departments can be a bit hard to find and it gets very busy so not ideal for a quick shop.
However, the staff are very helpful and friendly, making for a nice experience.

If I must shop, this is where I don’t mind going - everything easy to find. The cafes are great too. Friendly, informative staff, you can find just about anything you want for the home here - would much rather shop here than at Harrods - much cheaper too. Food hall is well stocked and varied.

Since the opening of the food section, I have become a regular visitor to this depatment store. After a long day of shopping, the last time that I want is more legwork. You can complete your food shopping in its food section, complete with a wide variety of choices, some at a very good price. What I would recommend is their seafood. Not only it’s fresh - it’s not too expensive. Highly recommended

John Lewis is something of a curate’s egg. For haberdashery, perfume, makeup, clothing for women of a certain age and homewares, the place cannot be beaten. But this store falls far short of being perfect. For starters, it badly needs a complete refit. The store layout reminds me somewhat of the department stores of my 80s childhood, where lifts weren’t labelled, and where store guides didn’t lead you to quite the places you thought you were going to go. The womenswear is disappointing for anybody under the age of 35, the shoe selection either bland or far too expensive for mere mortals, and why on earth do they see the need to have that bizarre little patch selling shampoo and ordinary toiletries that anybody could buy on 3 for 2 at Superdrug?!

However, it is not all bad news. The perfume counters do good, honest January and July sales that it’s well worth clawing your way to get to. Staff are attentive and will offer their help to confused-looking shoppers, without being in the slightest bit pushy. The newly opened Waitrose foodhall secreted beneath the store is a boon when you’ve forgotten an ingredient for dinner, or need some emergency chocolate or posh cheese for a dinner party.

Please, John Lewis, don’t knowingly undersell yourself. Get some new carpets, a non-wonky escalator and a funky, trendy layout, and watch our credit-crunch-sore pounds come rolling back in again!

This department store has everything you may need - a one stop shop. Pricey but you are assured that everything is of the best quality. There are some nice restaurants and coffee shops in the store as well. You have to visit it if you are on Oxford Street. They have some great deals at sale times. The Waitrose food market is a great place to pick up any thing your palate may desire - the pre-cooked meals are quite convenient. Would recomment a walk through and browse even if you have no intention of buying. Good customer service as well.

The fourth floor cafe is a peaceful haven in a busy street. The pricing structure is fair and reasonble. Anyone can afford this store.

john lewis has been catering to the prosperous middle classes of southern England very well for years. its central location on Oxford street means its a reliable pitstop for a wide range of home items. a few things to note - the staff are both helpful and well informed (a rarity in modern retail) and JL offers the best guarantees around on many items. so while prices aren’t ever the cheapest, they do have a unique value proposition which arguably sets them apart. recommended.

A great all-rounder. Good for kitchen pieces and home furnishings including a fabric department so you can make those lovely curtains you’ve always wanted. (Incidentally, they do provide a made to measure curtain and blinds service.) Very popular with wedding lists as they have a good range and are very reliable - i.e. very little chance of them going bust like other smaller wedding gift companies. It’s worth getting your electricals from here as they usually come with a 5 year guarantee. Even if they may initially be more expensive than another store they are “never knowingly undersold” and have a price match guarantee across the whole store, so if you find any items cheaper elsewhere they will refund the difference. As far as I know, this does not apply to their online shopping.

Simple and straight-forward, John Lewis is a fantastic store to shop at on your lunch breaks, or just when you have a huge list!

Fantastic department store where you can find everything that you are looking for under one roof. There’s different departments depending on what your looking to buy and the staff there are very helpful and polite. In addition to this they have a fantastic 5 year guarantee on most of their electrical products.

Really good shop to vist, the staff are always really helpful and you can also see certain products being tested live as well.

A top quality department store.They sell clothes,tvs,kitchen,curtains, to board games.They sell a great range of products.They have a great TV department with good staff to help.All John Lewis staff are excellent and really polite.The staff know there stuff well and can answer you questions easily , there a are a few restaurants in John Lewis which are great for a snack and a coffee.I buy some mens cosmetics products from John Lewis because believe it or not they are cheaper than boots and the supermarkets.John Lewis have the best after sales in care in the country , they well known for this.When i went , they were showing of a one hundred inch TV by Panasonic which blew me away.You can spend a long time in John Lewis and is great for the family.

John Lewis is a fantastic department store that sells almost everything you need, from the latest fashion to high end electrical products. They have it all.

The oxford street branch also has a great food hall in the basement that should be visited! The food is always fresh and is of the quality that you would come to expect of John Lewis.

John Lewis is not the cheapest shop; however they have a good price matching policy where they will beat or match any price you find cheaper on the high street. The service from their staff is also outstanding and they are very helpful in helping to choose products.

I frequently treat myself to “a day out” in John Lewis, to the dismay of my long suffering Dormouse Companion.

I need several hours in there to cover all the things I like - the lighting department (I try to limit myself to looking these days), blagging free samples from the Origins counter (they’re very friendly here, so it’s not hard), being a grown up doing the same at the Molton Brown section, unfolding towels, and drooling over wool (known as “wool porn”) in the craft section, not to mention talking rubbish about knitting with other people as obsessed as I.

And don’t even get me started on the fact that they have a Cath Kidston concession now. My bank account will suffer…

Unpretentious department store that is reasonably priced but still has extensive ranges. It’s nice and relaxed compared to more pretentious and uberhip places like Selfridges. The staff are always helpful and friendly.

The food is quite good too and because all purchases can be left at the till to be collected from one point when you’re leaving the eateries are worth a visit at the end of a day’s shopping. There is also a good supermarket in the basement.

The electrical section is pretty good value considering the generous guarantees they offer with all purchases.

John Lewis has most high street brands. A good collection of products. It has a cafe so you can eat while shopping!