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Waitrose
Experiences & Reviews

Waitrose is a UK supermarket brand within the John Lewis Partnership that sells groceries, household items and branded and own-label products. It operates physical stores and online ordering, including home delivery and click-and-collect services. Consumers often search reviews to check reliability of deliveries, customer support and product handling before ordering.

Overview & Key Metrics

Reviews Analysed 21
Positive Sentiment 19%
Latest Review 14d
Overall Rating
1.6

Our Analysis

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Service quality

Most reviews describe repeated late or missing deliveries, cancelled orders and delayed or absent refunds, often causing customers to cancel orders.

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30%
Weak
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Value for money

A few note free delivery thresholds and reasonable product range; others report being charged with orders not delivered or refunds not received.

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3%
Mixed

User experience

Some reviewers praise site navigation and repeat-order features, but many report address errors, dispatch delays and failed store collections.

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7%
Weak
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Product quality

A small number report damaged or opened pet food; others highlight a wide product range and options for dietary needs.

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4%
Mixed
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Communication

Frequent reports of unanswered emails, no callbacks and inconsistent updates; phone lines often unavailable or give conflicting information.

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26%
Weak

Overall experience

Overall sentiment is negative for most reviewers owing to delivery failures and poor customer service, with a minority reporting resolved issues.

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30%
Weak

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All Customer Reviews

Sources: Trustpilot (20) · Collected.reviews (1) · Quotes shortened · As of: September 2025

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Caroline Kennedy
trustpilot.com Sep 30, 2025

Ripped off by Waitrose / Monster Pets

Ordered on 19th September and chose to collect in my local waitrose store, at time of order this said it would be in store on Monday 25th September an...

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komal mononoke
trustpilot.com Sep 30, 2025

Wow I wish I had thought to read the…

Wow I wish I had thought to read the reviews before purchasing flea stuff for my cats through this site. I ordered on the 11th September and went to t...

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Sarah
trustpilot.com Sep 30, 2025

0 stars - wish I had read reviews first - avoid

I really wish I had read the reviews of this company first but trusted the Waitrose name. Worst customer services ever. Despite 3 calls (which I start...

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Juliet Beardsley
trustpilot.com Sep 30, 2025

Wish I had read the reviews BEFORE I…

Wish I had read the reviews BEFORE I ordered. Goods not arrived, over a week now. Customer Services no...

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Jenn Drew
trustpilot.com Sep 30, 2025

Nothing to do with Waitrose. Scam company

Nothing to do with Waitrose. Actually a company called monster pet supplies. Do not respond to emails. Do not have a returns process. I dropped off a...

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GRAHAM SIMMONS
trustpilot.com Sep 30, 2025

Simple thing 1x Cat flap,showing…

Simple thing 1x Cat flap,showing available so order placed and paid for. Arrival due on the Friday, stay in all day (Nothing) Call Waitrose on the Sat...

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Greg Jones
trustpilot.com Sep 30, 2025

Pet food

Second order from them, first was seamless, came 2 days after ordering, not so good with the second, I have moved house between orders but definitely...

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Katherine
trustpilot.com Sep 30, 2025

Bad Experience

Made large order on 30 November. Delivery arranged (a bit late) by Waitrose with Yodel for 8 December. Stayed at home to receive the order. Order did...

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TrulyMadly Amanda
trustpilot.com Sep 30, 2025

Delivery Issue

First order of a subscription placed on 3rd for delivery on 5th. Turns out they sent it by untracked Royal Mail...no sign by the 9th. Support...

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Nick
trustpilot.com Sep 30, 2025

Good but not without issues

First order fantastic. Ordered Sunday, arrived Tuesday even with an address change. Second order had issues. Item showing as in stock but was actually...

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Jane
trustpilot.com Sep 30, 2025

Sadly getting a bit disillusioned with…

Sadly getting a bit disillusioned with Waitrose Pet. I have had a regular bi-monthly order for quite a while, now but delivery is getting more and mor...

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CA
trustpilot.com Sep 30, 2025

Terrible service

Terrible service - I ordered cat food to be delivered to my local store on Thursday, but it was not in store on Thursday or Friday. I received an emai...

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Emma P
trustpilot.com Sep 30, 2025

No sign of order and impossible to contact customer service.

Order is now almost a week over due. Your Customer service number on order confirmation email and on website not recognised. I've tried to contact you...

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Tinkerbellë
trustpilot.com Sep 30, 2025

Cat treatments

Ordered flea and worming treatments for my two young cats. Order eventually turned up very late. With one worming missing. Called them and told them I...

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Kat Sway
trustpilot.com Sep 30, 2025

I am so sorry I used this company and…

I am so sorry I used this company and after checking the reviews I can see why! I ordered some flea collars on Monday and they were supposed to arrive...

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MM
trustpilot.com Sep 30, 2025

Terrible customer service- sent me a…

Terrible customer service- sent me a damaged bag of food that had been opened and then spilled everywhere during shipment. I documented with photos an...

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vic
trustpilot.com Sep 30, 2025

Taped up bag of dog food. Solved so upgraded rating.

I was sent a taped up bag of dog food clearly had been like it for some time because the food under the tape was crumbly. A puppy noticed it or I coul...

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Manchester mum
trustpilot.com Sep 30, 2025

I wish I’d looked at the reviews before…

I wish I’d looked at the reviews before I ordered. How stupid of me to think, as a long-standing Waitrose and John Lewis customer that the service fro...

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John
trustpilot.com Sep 30, 2025

Appalling service - do not use

This is the first time we have ever used WaitrosePet.com and we will not use this company ever again. We placed our order on 13 April, the money was t...

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Dave H
trustpilot.com Sep 30, 2025

Awful customer service

Awful customer service. No one available to answer the phones. Poor communication on order and 'dispatch' emails with incorrect information about cont...

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Conclusion

Reviews in this sample show a clear pattern of delivery and customer-service failures: numerous customers report orders not arriving, long dispatch delays and difficulties obtaining refunds. Several reviewers describe poor communication, unanswered emails and phone lines that are unavailable; Yodel as a courier is mentioned in multiple complaints. A minority of customers praise the website, repeat-delivery options or successful problem resolution after contact. If you value reliable fulfilment and quick customer support, these reviews suggest checking delivery performance and payment protections before ordering.