Coop. Di Consumo 5 Terre — Local services in Vernazza

Okay so there are a lot of bad reviews for this place, so wanted to weigh in for the benefit of others. Agree with others that: -Expensive -Relatively limited in terms of options, with some bizarre omissions like fresh milk -Staff are not rude, but not exactly customer-focused -Small, so you are automatically in the way of other customers and the staff who are trying to stock shelves around you, with that as their main priority -Esoteric rules

However: You will be able to buy enough to get by, not actually more expensive than the rest of the town and generally worth using while you're staying here and we were able to cook some meals. If you buy smart and pick up the right products you'll come away fairly happy. E.g. Burrata was the same price as at a giant Lidl in England, even if other basics are triple the price.

There are larger supermarkets in Monte Rosso so consider going there if you're visiting during the day and want a slightly more modern shopping experience.

But the shop generally serves and I wouldn't avoid it based on the negative reviews, I don't blame the staff for being rude to obnoxious tourists to be honest! It's generally petty Karens who leave...

People are extremely dramatic. I went into the this mini mart, smiled and said “bonjourno” in my atrocious Canadian accent and bought my items and both ladies were very polite. They had everything I needed and when I asked for advice they were helpful and helped me find what I needed. I think there’s a whole lotta jet legged grumpy tourists on here projecting their own feelings onto others. Haha! Go shop here,...

Disappointing to be spoken harshly to by the shop lady as soon as I walked in as it is a ‘two person per family shop’ (unbeknown to us) and I had my two teenage children with me. It is a small shop so I understand there are limitations but it’s hard to want to spend money in a place that immediately judges you as a rude obnoxious tourist when first stepping...