Supermarkets

The Co-operative Food

Open by scheduleMonday · 7 AM – 8 PM

Birmingham

ⓘ Hours as published by the business

Birmingham
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Opening hours

Monday · Today
7 AM – 8 PM
Tuesday
7 AM – 8 PM
Wednesday
7 AM – 8 PM
Thursday
7 AM – 8 PM
Friday
7 AM – 8 PM
Saturday
7 AM – 8 PM
Sunday
10 AM – 4 PM

Holidays and short days are the usual exceptions — call before a long drive.

▤ Contact & details

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◆ Category
Supermarkets
◎ Country
GB
◇ Operated by
Central England Co-operative

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About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. A delivery driver was unloading boxes of organic kale when he noticed something odd: every fifth bag had a tiny note inside reading ‘Buy one for your neighbor.’ No one claimed responsibility. As days passed, more neighbors started finding notes in their bags—some even received second and third ones! Soon, people were leaving extra items on each other’s doorsteps with smiling faces and friendly greetings. The once-boring grocery store became known as the place where kindness grew greener than any kale.

2. One morning, while stocking shelves in The Co-operative Food's dairy aisle, a young worker heard an unusual humming sound coming from behind the cheese display. Curious, she peered around the corner and saw nothing but rows upon rows of perfectly stacked wheels—until her eyes adjusted to the dim light. Was it just her imagination, or did those cheeses seem to be moving ever so slightly? Just as she was about to call for help, one particularly large wheel rolled towards her, stopping inches away with a soft thud. Startled, she looked closer—and realized it was just an old delivery driver adjusting his hat. He winked and said, 'Cheese always knows where to go.'

3. In the late afternoon, as a cashier was ringing up groceries, an elderly man approached the counter with a peculiar request. ‘Excuse me,’ he said, peering over his glasses. ‘Could you please tell me if they sell moonshine here?’ The cashier smiled and shook her head. 'I'm sorry, sir,' she replied gently. 'We only sell legal items here.' The old man nodded understandingly, then asked for some milk instead.

4. While restocking the cereal section one day, a delivery driver muttered under his breath, ‘I thought I saw that box of granola dancing.’ Another time, an elderly neighbor popped her head around the corner and asked if anyone had seen her cat. Just then, a box of Cheerios seemed to wave back at her from the shelf. The store manager chuckled and said it was probably just the wind playing tricks on us all.

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Hours & freshness

Check date
2024-07-15
Opening hours
2024-07-15
Opening hours
Mo-Sa 07:00-20:00, Su 10:00-16:00

Brand & operator

Brand
The Co-operative Food
Wikidata
Q107617274
Operator
Central England Co-operative
Wikidata
Q16986583

What it offers

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supermarket

Source: OpenStreetMap, 12 recorded details for this place, last confirmed 2024-07-15.

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