The Co-op Reviews 

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TrustScore 1.5 out of 5

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Looking at 378 reviews, most reviewers were let down by their experience overall. People frequently complain about rude staff members who ignore shoppers waiting at the tills and unhelpful customer service teams that fail to resolve billing mistakes. Consumers also express serious concerns regarding expensive pricing structures and poor product quality, frequently pointing out issues with product freshness discovered across various stores. Some reviewers were happy with particularly friendly local staff members who consistently provide pleasant service and delicious food items. Other shoppers additionally appreciated discovering specific fresh produce choices and experiencing exceptionally helpful assistance from friendly delivery drivers during their everyday online orders.

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Staff

Customers had negative experiences with staff, frequently highlighting issues with unhelpful behavior and... See more

Product

People report negative experiences with product quality and freshness, noting issues with mouldy and... See more

Customer service

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Price

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Quality

Reviewers mention negative feedback about quality, expressing widespread disappointment with fresh produce... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Store in Snodland has taken bags away from self checkouts. Understand this is to prevent stealing them for but for the sake of a 20p bag you have completely ruined the convenience of a self checkout.... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I called into the Grange-over-sands shop today at 16.16. Happened to swipe my co-op card too soon, which brought on her attitude, and after I paid for my shopping and walked off, (after saying thanks)... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I went into your store at Ashley cross Poole Dorset. And bought a 30 gr golden Virgina for 26 .30i asked the is that the proper price she said yes twice went on to Deliveroo site to order it from the... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absolutely miserable staff, need definitely customer service training, No please or thankyou and this is supposedly the manageress ! Hate going in here , but it’s the local post office. This is the... See more


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A co-operative (co-op) is a different kind of business. Our Co-op is owned by individual members and other co-ops, not big investors, and our members get a chance to have a say in how we’re run. Profits mean members receive money, rewards and offers and a co-op can support its local community.


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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Hastings battle road welcome…

Hastings battle road welcome absolutely disgusting since the new management. The food is off. The philadelphia spread tasted very foul and their fresh veg most of them were soggy and mouldy.

July 21, 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Poor experience and I suspect I'm just a fraction of it all

Keep reading local news reports about trouble of one sort or another in the local co op convenience store.drunks kicking off,damage to the frontage,etc.the local shop is densely packed with booze newsstands.fags.plus a long queue for a tiny post office.all in all it's a pretty low class experience.end to end wall to wall freezer cabinets shelves full of unhealthy junk products for peep who don't cook.the staff are miserable and unfriendly.in fact downright personality disorders imho.ive just about had it going in there.not my circus not my monkeys.update.bumped into the town gossip yesterday.told him about the staff challenges.he knew instantly what and who it was.apparently the staff member in question is unfit for purpose and has been the subject of multiple complaints apart from their alleged conduct outside of work hours.itd the main store in the town so awkward.

July 18, 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Don't bother ordering as the driver…

Don't bother ordering as the driver will refuse to enter any buildings because they won't leave their bikes therefore if your a vulnerable service user your order will be cancelled and 3-5 days before you get any sort of refund. It's a very poor approach to customers and won't waste my time ordering again

July 20, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Went to the coop in long lane…

Went to the coop in long lane Hillingdon, bought strawberries saying British Sweet Pioneer Strawberries. Origin Hertfordshire. Very misleading title. They were sour and not quite ripe in my opinion. Not cheap either. Use by date is tomorrow. Had plenty of time to ripen. Certainly NOT the pick of the crop, as it says on the packet. Will not buy this brand in future.

July 16, 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Co-op Low Fell should not offer online…

Co-op Low Fell should not offer online delivery.
They are incapable of providing.
Staff don't care.😡
Customer service has been outsourced to SOUTH AFRICA.
Good luck with that if you have a problem.☹️
After using for 6 years will be using MORRISONS after this.

July 15, 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 2 out of 5 stars

"I’ve visited the Co-op store for the pastries but they never had any"

"I’ve visited the Co-op store for the past five days straight to pick up my usual morning pastry and fruit, and every single time the bakery shelves have been completely bare—not even a single crumb left. What is most frustrating is the total lack of communication. There is no sign or explanation anywhere to tell customers why the bakery isn’t running. If there is a broken oven, a supply issue, or a staffing shortage, the store needs to put up a simple sign out of courtesy so customers don't waste their time daily."

July 16, 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 2 out of 5 stars

So many empty shelves at the Tywyn…

So many empty shelves at the Tywyn store again. Maybe they had an excuse during the Covid-19 pandemic but not now. Very little frozen fish today, 16th July, in fact very little frozen anything. Poor stocks of Sharwoods cooking sauces. And why aren`t they looking after the roof soffits at the back of the store?

July 16, 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Lodge rd kingswood bristol

Lodge rd kingswood bristol, rude staff too much trouble to serve you,
Say that they have just this minute picked your clic and collect, even when you know its not true, icecream items in bag and they are serving someone in front of you for at least 10mins and icecream left in bag at side of them ! First and last time this happens, I'll go elsewhere !!!

July 14, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Strawberries and double cream

I got strawberries and double cream as my two 'Your Offers' today 13th July from Shevington Co-op. The strawberries were very red and looked delicious. When I ate them this evening the strawberries were sour so I had to put sugar on them. I was very disappointed as they were my first of the season. Last time I'll buy strawberries from the Co-op!!

July 13, 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Avoid online ordering

Order deliver online via co op website tracked it all the way to my door, no delivery driver, driver name was Lare. The order then went to completed, no shopping received, no call off the driver either. Contacted customer service spent 53mins trying to have them redeliver my items as i didnt have anymore money left when they were telling me they will have to do a refund. They refused to redeliver it as they have to claim cost back from the drivers company as from pictures they can see it was delivered to the wrong address. I explained that im disabled and having to use delivery services due to the heat and not able to move as it causes me health issues. The lady Chingwe Siposihle Jessica, said she would ring me back in 45mins rather than me sit on hold any longer. She rang back and assured me my refund will be in my account either later that day or tomorrow. I accepted this as it was better than waiting 7-10days and I received no money back into my account yesterday or today so i rang back. There was no refund issued yesterday nothing had been done on the order! So i wasted over an hour yesterday to be in the same position today. They have ossued my refund today ( received an email) going to take 3 to 5 days explained this isnt acceptable and asked for supervisor. Person on the phone spoke with manager abd have put a 'gesture of goodwill' of £10 on my co op card. At this point i feel i have no choice but to accept as i need to be able to feed myself and my pets over the weekend whilst also having to rely on a neighbour to go to coop for me. All in all extremely upsetting and stressful. Avoid using any online delivery with co op as you may be left up the creek without a paddle.

July 10, 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

AMAZING CUSTOMER SERVICE

I visited the stowupland coop on Saturday 4th july staff was amazing very reasonably priced the man at the checkout even packed my bag and asked if I found everything okay! I always visit the coop for items

July 4, 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My experience was the kind and patience…

My experience was the kind and patience of one of your customers support team if it hadn’t of been Claire her name is surname I want to say Hopkins she has a sister called Carrie I would of walked out and left my shop as I would go got worked up and wouldn’t of been struggling with my words but Claire just was so amazing and even when my Apple Pay times out she was it wasn’t a problem do it again I needed to write this because I wanted her to know how a felt after shopping there. This was Askern co Selby road

July 8, 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Long, loose hair dangling over food!!

The male store assistant is handling food at the till....his exceptionally long hair is not tied back but dangles all over food purchases.Every few seconds he uses his hands to push his hair away from his face. Disgusting! And surely a Health and Safety issue!! Why is this allowed??

July 5, 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Badly run

Overpriced, lots of processed food, some staff/managers are very rude, accused of shoplifting as a paying customer, lots of unwanted in-store political messaging, charity people in shops pressuring you to sign up to direct debit.

The Co-op has lost me as a customer forever, other stores offer a much better shopping experience.

July 3, 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Hardly any stock on the shelfs noone…

Hardly any stock on the shelfs noone is ever at the checkouts staff just stood around whilst customers wait to be served. Staff are also very very slow when they do serve you like you've not been stood waiting for ages. Very poor service and terrible shop

July 7, 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Unsuitable substitutes

I ordered their £5 pizza meal deal, not available so they substituted with full price products. I ordered 12 small bottles of water for lunch boxes. Got 6 x 1/5 l bottles at twice the price. When I complained I was told to read their terms and conditions. I will not be using their online service again !

July 3, 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

My online order total was £19.54

My online order total was £19.54; one of the items was out of stock, so, bizarrely the new total remains £19.54 & Why am I being charged 70p for a green carrier.

I wonder how many people properly check to see if they have been over charged.

July 6, 2026
Unprompted review

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