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Woolworths

Grocery store Department store

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Address

Shop 83, Hemmingways Mall, Corner N2 & Western Avenue & Two Rivers Drive, East London, 5201, South Africa

Website

www.woolworths.co.za

Contact

+27 43 707 2500

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (1.4K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Tuesday: 8:30 am to 6 pm
  • Wednesday: 8:30 am to 6 pm
  • Thursday: 8:30 am to 6 pm
  • Friday: 8:30 am to 7 pm
  • Saturday: 8:30 am to 6 pm
  • Sunday: 9 am to 5 pm
  • Monday: 8:30 am to 6 pm

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  • 1/5 Kim D. 1 year ago on Google
    Might be wise to skip the cafe. Tables are not wiped after patrons leave. I found a piece of foil wrapping in my food. The floor is filthy and my dish was served without the fresh fruit. Also, many of the foods on the menu is not available.... truly terrible. No man W cafe!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Bennie M. 3 years ago on Google
    Truly happy today.. we ordered 4 curtains via the app online, when it came we realized we needed another 2 more curtains. When we checked the online shop again the item was sold out. I made contact with the local Woollies store in Hemingway mall, was assisted by Johan On the management team.. Johan managed to find 2 additional curtains for us and we purchased them today at the store.. so much relief now that we are completely sorted with the 6 curtains. Thank you Woollies thank you Johan.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Petrus van P. 2 years ago on Google
    I Really and truelly wish that the prices of items can be displayed properly. Was there this morning and again I had to hunt for the right prices. Also nobody around that knows the prices. There are signs at some produce that say you Save R20 if you buy 2 of each etc but, no actual prices. I got so frustrated that I just left without buying anything.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Lorraine L. 10 months ago on Google
    Don't appreciate the new advertising stance. Very one sided and offensive to a large portion of the population. WILL DEFINITELY NOT BE SUPPORTING WOOLWORTHS ANY LONGER EVEN IF THE PRICES ATE LOWER THAN OTHER STORES!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dominique M. 1 year ago on Google
    Love this store, friendly and helpful staff, clean, aisles are full and goods are absolute quality. Shelves are well stocked and it is easy to find what you require.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Singatwa M. 1 year ago on Google
    Good closes late than other stores. Very convenient for basic home needs like milk.

  • 1/5 Dannielle S. 2 years ago on Google
    This is thee worst Woolworths I have ever been too first visit hardly anything on the shelves 2nd week into January Then I buy a phone I’m told if there’s any problems do return within 7 days What a lie I go there the next coz my lcd flashed white but stopped I was told there’s basically nothing they can do coz they can’t see the problem Then miss big shot manager comes to tell me we cannot assist we just sell the phones Useless as hell but thanks to the lady who sells the phones and cellphone manager they were helpful and did try their best Otherwise two horrible experiences is enough to turn me off

  • 5/5 Yvonne M. 1 year ago on Google
    On 26 March 2023 I came to the store @ Hemingways escalated my complaint regarding a grocery item I bought to a floor Manager Mr Ntsika who received me very well & rectified the complaint I'm feeled with gratitude - Thank you once again for your customer satisfaction 🙏

  • 5/5 Bernie G. 2 years ago on Google
    Wonderful shop selling men's, ladies and children's clothing. Woolworths supports the Made in South Africa brand! Vast grocery department. Highly recommended.

  • 4/5 Alicia Heidi J. 1 year ago on Google
    As always Woolworths is a very very clean store and staff can improve a bit they not always helpful but i love the store i can't afford all the clothes always but i like it and the food is sooooo good real quality.

  • 5/5 Louis R. 1 year ago on Google
    This store is well run, clean and well stocked. You are likely to mostly find what you’re looking for.

  • 5/5 Lindela M. 1 year ago on Google
    I love this Woolies store in Hemingways. Never too busy. You have peace of mind while shopping here.

  • 4/5 Chaz P. 1 year ago on Google
    Woolworths offers a great selection of products at a level of quality not found at any other store... There fresh produce is always fresh and also looks so appetizing... if there is an exotic item you are needing for your recipe, woolworths most probably has it was there wide selection of products... there prices are not to bad and when you compare it to the quality it is worth it in the end.

  • 5/5 Julia S. 1 year ago on Google
    Always professional. Always helpful. Gorgeous choice of fashion and best available in food aisle. Thank you,

  • 1/5 lelethu t. 1 year ago on Google
    Bad customer service, I bought 2 piece pjs and they were not the same size, now I have to travel again for an exchange , very bad customer service when I called to enquire about that, not even an apology .

  • 1/5 naseema s. 1 year ago on Google
    Have always loved Woolies cafe but today entered to the heavy stench of cheap cooking oil 🤢 Normally smells like good coffee Woolies please dont downgrade

  • 5/5 Lucky M. 11 months ago on Google
    Always striving for perfection. Prices are in tune with quality. Fresh everything. I love their selection of wines they keep 👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽

  • 5/5 abongile n. 1 year ago on Google
    My favorite store 😍😍😍i do my shopping from grocery store, clothing, cosmetic then have my lunch afterwards like 👌🏾👌🏾😍😍😍

  • 4/5 mlungisi m. 3 years ago on Google
    This is a convenient store where you get everything that you need. Their food is always of top quality, not to mention their ever fresh cakes. Customers are always attended to professionally. It is also exquisitely neat, tidy, and inviting.

  • 3/5 Nea V. 1 year ago on Google
    Woolworth in East London don't keep all the products they advertise and nobody even suggested to get it for their clients. Staff attitude are we do you a favor to serve you. Cashiers are friendly and great the clients

  • 5/5 Bianca B. 1 year ago on Google
    Staff at food store very helpful and friendly. Fair variety for small-ish store, very clean. Restaurant also good with friendly staff.

  • 5/5 Marli L. 1 year ago on Google
    They always have great products and friendly staff. And a clean and well presented store.

  • 5/5 Linda D. 9 months ago on Google
    Usually go for veg. It was my birthday and I had a slice of salted caramel cheesecake with ice cream,divine!

  • 5/5 Kerry Lee M. 10 months ago on Google
    Well done on Your I am an Ally campaign - don't worry about the narrow minded Christians that are saying they won't support you - trust me they'll be back to buy Chicken in July. Glad that you are rattling their judgmental minds - good on you Woolworths.... Off that topic - Trying to call you to place an order, but the phones aren't being answered. Please advise. Thanks.

  • 1/5 Service T. 10 months ago on Google
    Woolworth standards and customer service has gone down.... Their staff are unhelpful... All they do is make a noise.. even when you are in their stores, the staff are standing right next to you and making a noise with other staff.. laughing , joking at the top of their voices... all you hear is " Ha" ...and " He`."..... What happened to control, management and good customer service....??? Well, at Woolworths, it has disappeared ..!

  • 5/5 Unathi S. 2 years ago on Google
    OMG my shopping experience was wonderful. Love love the clothes. And the home department oh my was amazing.

  • 5/5 Joanne M. 3 years ago on Google
    I would just like to complement the Hemmingways Woolworths for the outstanding way they are running their food section during these busy and difficult times. They are monitoring the amount of customers and telling customers to kindly wear their masks correctly. I was blown away and applaud them for their hard work. Thank you!

  • 5/5 Jessica W. 3 years ago on Google
    Woolworths Click and Collect @ Hemmingways - always a pleasure to use this service. Kevin always makes the process smooth and is an asset to his employer.

  • 4/5 bongiwe b. 3 years ago on Google
    My favorite place for breakfast. I enjoy their omlette the most.

  • 5/5 Mario J. 3 years ago on Google
    Shopping at Woolworths in Hemingways is always a great experience, very friendly staff and store is well placed and provides a great variety of goods within one store. Love it!

  • 4/5 Brien K. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice and big store. One of the few stores that carry my sizes. Maybe look into getting a few up size brands in the future

  • 5/5 Toinette M. 3 years ago on Google
    They opened at 6 this morning. Retail is tough on staff over festive seasons... But its always a pleasure visiting a woolies and this one is no different :)

  • 5/5 Chuma N. 3 years ago on Google
    Absolutely fantastic. Good quality clothes. Great food at Woolies Cafe, too.

  • 5/5 Tasha T. 3 years ago on Google
    Friendly staff that is always willing to assist, shelves are always nicely organised and its always easy to find what you need. The food department is always selling fresh foods and their roasted chicken is the best 👌

  • 5/5 Xoliwe N. 3 years ago on Google
    Comfortable clothes shop

  • 2/5 Rodney O. 3 years ago on Google
    No size 6 slippers

  • 4/5 Busie X. 3 years ago on Google
    it was great

  • 1/5 Amanda M. 2 years ago on Google
    Thee worst woolies I’ve ever been to, orders take forever to come.I think also some of the staff is overwhelmed they seem not to have the experience to work in a restaurant. orders come with some items missing. Two occasions I had to say if you have not done a certain item leave it. I’m definitely not coming again this is just too much now, I can’t keep wasting my money like this nah shame I’m good.

  • 5/5 Sinegugu H. 2 years ago on Google
    Woolworths food is always up to standard. Would recommend for sure

  • 5/5 Saide S. 2 years ago on Google
    Great service Not always stocked up with everything But overall great, just make sure to check expiration dates, Using the Woolies app is convenient and easy, love love the service!!

  • 5/5 SINETHEMBA F. 2 years ago on Google
    What can I say, Quality Quality Quality. Great staff too. Its Woolies after all. No competition here.

  • 5/5 Ntombomzi Rose-may M. 2 years ago on Google
    It is the same as any other Woolies, a nice place to shop at with all the necessary things you might need. A restaurant, grocery shop and clothing store.

  • 4/5 Petro du T. 2 years ago on Google
    Not so bussy insite the mall and shop penty parking avilable.

  • 5/5 Nokuthula F. 2 years ago on Google
    Woolworth is tops, clean, fresh, friendly staff (mostly), and very beautiful clothes

  • 5/5 Des R. 1 year ago on Google
    Always love my woolies stop for a delicious dirty Chai 😋 and literally everything on the menu is great...my favorite is my go to scrambled eggs with Woolies rye bread....then I go do my woolies food shop, Hemingway best of both worlds 👍

  • 4/5 Jacqui B. 1 year ago on Google
    Delightfully surprised to see this sign up at the entrance, albeit it was now past Pesach. These days not all stores put the effort in to acknowledge the respective cultures/faiths of their clientele, which is a real shame. This is also not consistently shown across all retailers. So kudos to this store for doing it.

  • 5/5 KHANGELA X. 1 year ago on Google
    I love their service, the staff is always available and sharing all the specials which makes shopping there very easy

  • 5/5 Khanya J. 2 years ago on Google
    The quality is unmatched the staff is always friendly and willing to help out in any situation. The quality of Woolworths cannot be taken lightly or taken for granted, this store is on point from the shoes, to the chicken, even the bread you get from here 👌🏾👌🏾 if you were someone from outside East London I'd definitely recommend this place


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible lift
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ In-store pick-up
    • ✓️ In-store shopping

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