Sobeys Stratford is considered the best and most luxurious grocery store in town, with top quality food and the best maintained environment. It offers wonderful healthy choices, especially for vegan and gluten free diets, with great produce and an exceptional bakery section. The store has a great butcher and fishmonger, praised for items like its medium-beef burgers. Customers note an amazing range of fruits and great products. The staff are described as very friendly, helpful, personable, attentive, and good natured. Service is fast with self checkouts, though this can mean less personal interaction. A common point is that the food and some items like plants are expensive, but many feel you get what you pay for in quality. The store is a top pick compared to others in the community.