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First time going to Waitrose. Things I should buy.

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readingisallowed · 10/12/2025 21:15

I am going to Waitrose tomorrow. Is there anything you recommend that's different from other supermarkets.
I believe it's quite a large store so hopefully it is well stocked.

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GnomeDePlume · 13/12/2025 13:04

We are back from Waitrose and enjoying some of the fruits of our shopping for lunch.

One of the things we got was a kilo of beef fat trimmings from the dry age cabinet for £4. DH has rendered this down for roast potatoes.

keepcooltillafterschool · 13/12/2025 13:11

The Chocolate Indulgence Cake, £6.50. It is dangerous: have bought two this week! It's got Belgian chocolate ganache, none of that nasty buttercream business.

bellocchild · 13/12/2025 13:13

Their dark-chocolate coated ginger.

ginasevern · 13/12/2025 16:40

igotbills · 10/12/2025 21:57

A gorgeous individual wrapped shortbread (like the size of a big brownie)
They're kept in the bakery/pastries section and absolutely divine

My Waitrose stopped stocking these earlier this year. They are the best shortbread I've ever had and were my go to treat. I was gutted but assumed they'd been discontinued in all their stores. Obviously not!

GameOfJones · 13/12/2025 18:00

Oh. My. Goodness.

You lot are dangerous. I was in store today so I picked up the Welsh honey and stem ginger goats cheese and a packet of cinnamon knots......both are now gone. 🤣

I'm going to have to make another trip back just to get some more!

EleanorReally · 13/12/2025 18:17

their all butter mince pies are lovely
their essential eggs are great

BoxingHares22 · 13/12/2025 18:24

bellocchild · 13/12/2025 13:13

Their dark-chocolate coated ginger.

Oh God. Now I have to look for that.

bellocchild · 13/12/2025 19:23

BoxingHares22 · 13/12/2025 18:24

Oh God. Now I have to look for that.

Not if I see it first...

ExquisiteDecor · 13/12/2025 20:26

Just taste tested the crumble
topped mince pies, warmed up, just delicious.

Flowersandfauna · 13/12/2025 20:28

Their plaice fillets from the fish counter on Fish Friday 😋

Ohpleeeease · 13/12/2025 20:50

Head straight to the bakery, their cherry lattice pastries are lovely. Also remember to take a refillable cup with you as you’ll get a free coffee if you sign up with my Waitrose.

If you can contrive to be there before closing, the bakery reductions are worth having.

MyMelody123 · 13/12/2025 23:47

We have a Waitrose fairly close by but I never think to go! I’ve just made a list and going to pop over this week. I haven’t bought any festive food whatsoever (usually have a good stash by now) so have some bits on my list thanks to this thread.

EstherGreenwood63 · 14/12/2025 14:23

Got the No.1 coffee ice cream enablers. Confirm very good. 🤣

MyMelody123 · 17/12/2025 19:42

EstherGreenwood63 · 14/12/2025 14:23

Got the No.1 coffee ice cream enablers. Confirm very good. 🤣

Same I am eating it right now!! I wish I’d bought the dark chocolate and sour cherry one too.

berlinbaby2025 · 17/12/2025 22:31

I’ve been compiling my online order for Christmas and realised I forgot to mention my all time favourite coffee and Waitrose is the only supermarket to sell it - Union Yirgacheffe. It’s £7 for 200g so not cheap but really good.

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