British Groceries Onine

[Claire and Troy 2]

Looking to see where other expats are getting their taste of home.  We've used britishfoodshop.com a few times, but I'm hoping to find someplace that might be a bit more reasonable on shipping to the Midwest US.

 

Thanks!

[Claire and Troy 2]

2 minutes ago, Dee elle said:

Depending on what you are looking for...try a local Indian grocery store! Unexpectedly  a great source of things like Tetley loose leaf tea at a very reasonable price! 

 

Mostly things like snacks (chocolate and crisps), Robinson's squash, brands of jam I like, mince pie filling, Bisto, brown sauce, etc.  Really just various things that are hard to get at the local markets.  We have managed to get some places here to carry PG Tips and Marmite.  There are a few Indian shops nearby I will check out.  Thanks for the tip

[Illiria 980]

Amazon, both the us and the uk store as sometimes the uk amazon will ship to US for not much p&p

 

world plus gift mart - not sure if outside California but might have online store

 

olivers - not sure if outside California though

 

 

Edited September 6, 2017 by Illiria

[EandH0904 1,184]

I was going to suggest Amazon too. Also - if there are any World Markets nearby you that's a good place to go too. 

[Boiler 45,514]

Sometimes Safeway International Isle, otherwise Amazon.

[Claire and Troy 2]

27 minutes ago, Dee elle said:

Check online at Krogers.com   i get Bisto and they have Marmite  there and their larger stores seem to have a good selection... they operate under multiple banners... where exactly are you located? 

Just south of Kansas City, Missouri.

[Boiler 45,514]

1 minute ago, Claire and Troy said:

Just south of Kansas City, Missouri.

So what is a Kansas City Faggot?

 

 

[Illiria 980]

Wish america didn't individually wrap the British brand teabags though that's just weird. 

 

I also send my husband back to the UK once a year for supplies that we can't get in any of the usual places I mentioned above, well that and to see his mom. He grew up in the uk so understands how getting the little things in can reduce the homesickness. 

[Illiria 980]

1 minute ago, Boiler said:

So what is a Kansas City Faggot?

 

Not your point but god I miss faggots they were awful though, hmm maybe it's a pregnancy craving and I should ignore it. 

 

If anyone finds them let me know and I might name my first born after you 

[Claire and Troy 2]

1 minute ago, Boiler said:

So what is a Kansas City Faggot?

 

 

LOL I almost spat my coffee out!  Not too sure why they picked on KC for that particular homosexual slur.  

[Claire and Troy 2]

I didn't even think to look at Amazon, and we've been prime members for a few years.  Did a quick search and found several things.  Awesome suggestion!

[twinkie3841 1]

We have purchased some from Amazon - Meijer in Michigan also has some select items.

[Lsthorpe1 129]

3 hours ago, Claire and Troy said:

Just south of Kansas City, Missouri.

I coached football (soccer) in the Mid-West and I was based in Kansas City for about 9 months. My geography is pretty rubbish so this may be pretty far from you! However, in Lawrence KS there is an English shop!! It's reallllllllly good! I'm not sure if they have an online, may be worth a search!

 

 

Edit: The shop may actually be in Manhattan KS! My memory is as bad as my geography!

Edited September 6, 2017 by Lsthorpe1

[Claire and Troy 2]

1 hour ago, Lsthorpe1 said:

The shop may actually be in Manhattan KS! My memory is as bad as my geography!

 

I know the place - Brits in Lawrence, KS.  It's about an hour drive from here, so it's mildly inconvenient to make the trip.  We've driven out there a few times when we both have a free day off together (which isn't very often).  They do have a decent selection, however.

[emsa 4]

Midwest here also, not sure of the shops you have but we have Lund's, Hy-Vee, and Kowalski's and they all have a British aisle... Hy-Vee tends to be the best... we stock up on baked beans, Ribena and other squash, custard, proper mint sauce, jams, crisps, etc. and it has kept us quite happy. But yes, when we visit England (once a year, twice if we're lucky) we still love to fill our suitcases and occasionally mum will send some chocolates. 

Edited September 7, 2017 by emsa