Goodwoods British Market — Local services in Spring

I normally buy my goodies at British Isles in Rice village when I'm venturing that way. I've even purchased online at the British corner shop. Needless to say, I love my taste of home, and I was thoroughly excited to see this place pop up close to home and save myself the drive.

I've stopped in a few times since they opened and I've dealt with Alix (?). She's very pleasant to deal with, albeit always running around (primarily an internet business as they like to point out). Inventory is a little sparse, and not always priced (which is fine, I can ask).

Prices are definitely up there, especially if you compare it to basic prices in the UK versus the exchange rate...I mean $4.95 for a pot noodle that costs a pound? But, you have to think of import costs etc. I haven't compared them to British isles yet, but HEB prices about the same for the same items, if not 5 cents less.

My last visit is what drags the score down, I believe I was assisted by the owner on this occasion, and he was less than pleasant. He rushed me through the purchase because I had to step out for a moment to find a public restroom for my boy, and it looked like I was putting him out. He told me that they closed at 3pm when everywhere I see it shows they closed at 5pm, and I walked in there at 4:15pm.

It's quite disappointing considering I was looking forward to continued patronage of a local business, but when you're made to feel somewhat unwelcome, you take your chances elsewhere..HEB in a pinch, and British isles when I'm...

We’ve ordered twice from the frozen foods section and our orders have been received still frozen and in proper order with sufficient dry ice preservation. Packaging is NOT kept “minimal” (you definitely get what you pay for) and our pies arrived safe. Never a worry about any frozen items being even partially thawed. Most excellent way to experience a taste of Britain for those of us with little to no available kitchen time for home preparation, and/or specialized grocery shopping.

Excellent source for the large bottles of “HP” steak sauce and the large jars of Branson’s pickle (awesome relish for American hot dogs and burgers, steaks, etc.,) which I buy at least two at a time. Irish mustards and other items in glass are expertly bubble wrapped and fittingly packed and nothing is ever broken upon arrival. Puddings are also expertly shipped and arrive in proper order.

IDEA; All Goodwoods needs to do now is contact their buddies at STRONGBOW CIDER and convince them to use the Dutch idea of mini and micro kegs for their awesome cider like Heineken did for their beer and our entire world will turn. 😁😁😁

Thank you Goodwoods for helping us Anglo-Americans maintain and enjoy this part of our culture. We’ll be...

Took a trip down today to get some home treats, the choice of chocolate was minimal and they didnt seem too fully stocked. Not sure if it is because of the virus or not. The gent that served me wasn't very welcoming not even a hello when we we walked in and we were the first ones in the shop, even on checkout he barely said two words and seemed rather grumpy. Maybe it's the mask suppressing his personality? Although there were a lot of Tea choices, I think I will keep with the British Depot. They are always friendly and have more choice for my personal preferences. Still glad I stopped by as you dont know until you go. What suits one doesn't...