The common M&S sign from outside the store.
In London, you see "M&S" everywhere, that is the store Marks & Spencer. At first, when you come across M&S, it looks like your typical clothing store, but as you venture further into the store, there is a Food Hall at the end, like a light at the end of the tunnel. Yes, M&S is a clothing store and a full grocery store in one. No, you are not dreaming. This place is basically a girl's paradise.
Where the clothing ends, the food starts at M&S.
There are even fresh flowers at the entrance to the food hall.
The food hall has specific bags for customers buying groceries.
Not only is M&S a grocery store, but it is also a healthy grocery store made for busy people or people on-the-go. You will find lots of prepackaged food that is not only quick and easy to eat, but it is also extremely healthy. For vegans and vegetarians, there are lots of options, and the ingredients are always printed on the prepackaged food . Some products even have a "V" printed on the packaging as an automatic indicator that the item is suitable for vegetarians.
A typical lunch that you can quickly grab from M&S.
Another great aspect of M&S is the wine selection. Unlike most grocery stores, there is a huge wine selection with different wines from all around the world. If you are a wine connoisseur or just someone looking for a great wine, M&S is the spot. Since all of these options can be overwhelming, you can ask any of the staff for their help in picking the right wine for you. The fact that you can buy a nice dress and also a nice bottle of red wine in the same store is simply genius.
Behold the wine section, with wine options from all over the world. Heaven.
The prepared meals section is one of the best parts of the store. In this section, you can find quick and easy meals to make and eat. Some meals include chicken and veggie dinners, soups, pasta dishes and more. Also in this section, you can find to-go foods, like sushi, yogurt parfaits, sandwiches, salads and more. The to-go items are great to take as a lunch for work, and the prepared meals are perfect for an easy, no-hassle dinner.
You can't go wrong in this section of M&S.
An example of the prepared meals you can find is soup. This one is healthy, cheap and vegan.
This sushi can be found in the to-go section of the store, and it is perfect for a snack on-the-go.
Something else unexpected from a grocery store that M&S offers is a fantastic and diverse juice selection. They have fresh juices that are all reasonably priced and vary diverse. From green juices to fruity smoothies, you can find a healthy pick-me-up in this section.
This smoothie can serve as a quick, cheap and healthy breakfast or snack.
As you can see, M&S is much more than a normal grocery store and definitely more than just a clothing store. So if you are skeptical of the food hall at M&S because you have to walk past a bunch of clothes to get there, don't be. The food hall is the hidden gem of the store, and you are sure to find some great affordable and healthy food.
