This fruit stall is the best thing about Kingsway. The fruit is good quality and so much cheaper…read morethan the not-as-fresh produce at the nearby Sainsburys. An amazing stall to have on my way home from work!

An unexpectedly large Waitrose store in Canada Place of London's business district, Canary Wharf -…read moreit is over multiple floors and has much more than what one would expect from Waitrose including a home and clothes section - which one would associate more with Waitrose's sister brand, John Lewis. They did have a pretty large selection in most areas I looked at the store including with desserts, yoghurts (Pots and Co!), to-go food and fruit juices, the latter was actually quite reasonably priced for a freshly squeezed juice. The store did seem to have an annoying habit of making announcements regularly, it felt like I couldn't walk down an aisle without "DING DONG DING DONG", eventually I muttered to myself "Welcome to Waitrose Canary Wharf please note... announcement for..." etc, I get they do need to do this but so constantly is just really irritating. The café area could have been larger however but I was overall impressed with this store in a useful location for Canary Wharf's shopping centres and tube/DLR stations. 4*

This place is my little haunt when I pass through Canary Wharf. I can't help but feel drawn to…read morehere...with my mind always telling me that I may need to 'pick up' something, like say pasta or milk...only to find that I leave with a scarf, cushion or toilet seat! How does this happen? The food quality is always good and competitive with Marks & Spencer. There's dining to the rear of the lower ground (behind the supermarket). The rotisserie and curry section is VERY popular and good value with office workers popping out at lunchtime. The seating gets really busy at this time too, so best to come early if you dont want to fight for a seat. There's also a yummy oyster bar to the right and a wine bar to the left (the selection is very good). Street level has something for the ladies: handbags, jewellery, shoes, lingerie (I've been pulled in all directions of this place). Then there's toys, travel goods and sportswear. Go up another level to find TV and electricals, furniture, bathroom accessories, soft furnishing, garden furniture, stationery and seasonal Christmas decorations. Oh boy, how do I know all this off by heart? I get all loved up when I shop at Waitrose...a bit sad, but true.

I just got my first delivery from Marcus, he offers friendly and personal services. The site offers…read morethings you definitely won't get it from supermarket and direct from the producers. Definitely worth giving it a go.

It's fine. You can get most things you need here, it's never too crowded, and the staff are nice…read more Since I've moved to the UK Tescos has become part of my weekly routine. Even though I vastly prefer M&S, Waitrose and boutique shops over Tescos, the local branch is closer than everything else so sometimes convenience wins out. Usually the determination on whether or not to go into Tescos is pretty simple: Am I getting a mass produced thing in a can or a box? Tescos is fine. Otherwise, head elsewhere. The produce and meat here is definitely inferior to the nicer stores so you'll want to skip that entirely. Sometimes I can't be bothered so I'll get some meal deal thing here but make no mistake the sandwiches and wraps are several orders of magnitude inferior to M&S so you're going to get what you pay for; if you actually exit a store with "Korean BBQ wrap with cheddar and bacon" then you get what you deserve! I should add that the service at this Tescos is way, way better than some of the smaller stores.

I hadn't been here in a while. Needed to get some items for lunch the next day so stopped in. Hey,…read moreHey...they restyled the place! Before it wasn't too appealing but now it looks pretty good! The layout and aisle organisation has improved and lots more in the way of fresh foods, lunch and bakery items. I had a little smile on my face until I got to the til. Still a confused mess. Loads more and added self serve but still a nightmare of people not moving along, having love affairs at the checkout or confusion as to which side they want to queue on. Get it together!

If you're into cooking Indian/Bangladeshi/Pakistani dishes at home, this store has a full selection…read moreof ingredients for you. When I first moved to this area, I bought a great Indian cookbook and I stocked my spice cabinet with purchases from here. I keep coming back. The staff there provide "no nonsense" service. A nice benefit is that while you're shopping, they're playing slamming music sometimes. One time I liked the tune so much I dared ask for the name of the CD. The checkout clerk unsmilingly wrote it down for me, told me where to buy it (further down the street on Brick Lane); he definitely hooked me up! (another time I ended up buying a car here too, but that's a story for another time and place!)

If you are looking for Indian / Pakistani / Bangladeshi Groceries in Central London, Taj Stores is…read morea great place to pick them up. They sell spices in bags ranging in size from 100gms to 5 kilos and the price is way lower than even Tesco. For those who know what these are: Taj stocks Maggi hot & sour masala chilli sauce, Roohafza & fresh curry leaves (almost impossible to find anywhere in central London) Its a sprawling store with huge variety & great prices. They have fresh fruits & vegetables too. Plenty of namkin, spice pastes, pickles, variety of dhal & rice. Definitely worth a visit if you are in the area.

What a pleasant, perplexing mix of vendors where you can buy everything from broccoli to turkish…read morecarpet. It's half market/half jumble sale. But it's also interesting and full of entertaining characters. You need not buy a thing... just come for the show.

"Any bowl for a pound!" This is the cry you can expect to hear when you meander past Brick Lane's…read morefruit market on a Sunday. The markets location is actually Sclater Street, but it links onto the truly bizarre Sunday Brick Lane market scene. The bowls are crammed with fruit. Whether it is apples, lemons or plums, you can get a carrier bag full with fruit for less than a fiver. It is the perfect stop if you are serious about achieving your five a day. They had huge grapefruits last week, three for £1 and I didn't get them. GUTTED! The whole scene on a Sunday around Brick Lane is a melee of urban randomness. It encapsulates the heart of East London by ensnaring so many cultures and styles within a few packed London streets. This is a must see area for tourists and locals alike.

Such a superior corner food shop. Thanks to Rob H & Katie B for reporting the findings...from the…read moreoutside, this appears just to be a regular, run of the mill market...but once inside you'll be treated to a pleasant surprise. A huge organic selection. A whole shelf of tea. Racks of dried fruits (I am not addicted to dried figs), nuts (cashews!) and I even found jars of sunflower butter here...which is surprisingly good and a good alternative to peanut butter (which they also have). Fantastic ethnic cooking section chock full of sauces, ingredients, grains, rices, beans and any element you probably need, spices, decent bakery with breads, rolls, pitas, etc. Eggs and dairy, beer, wine, a lot of coconut water, and a fresh produce section (outside) which is standard, but nice to have. Things you won't find: fresh meats or fish. Par for the course! The family that runs it is very friendly as well (always so polite!) and I always leave feeling quite good about supporting a local food shop that is not only convenient, but tucked away from the madness of the Old Street roundabout. Yours Food Centre = My Food Centre = LOVE. *they do not accept AMEX.

This place just looks like a normal, random off licence but when you step inside, you'll be…read moresurprised by the variety and diversity of products they have! You can find almost everything in there, from bubble gum to grains, dried fruits, fresh fruits (very good selection), alcohol... Almost everything except fresh fish and meat. It is not the cheapest place to do your shopping, but for the quality they offer, it is quite fair. And the people that works there is always helpful and polite.

I don't know what they do with their flowers, but whenever I buy a bouquet from here it seems to…read morelast for 14 days minimum. They usually have a nice selection of plants/flowers, although I am ashamed to admit I haven't bought fruit and veg from there yet! This place is also great for an impulse purchase when you're popping out for a weekend stroll - my boyfriend picked up a bonsai tree from there for just £20!

The best grocer in the area, we go here for all our fruit and veg. Really friendly, if you have any…read morespecific requests they get it in for you (we wanted Kale once, and a few days later it was there for sale). My top tip is the huge bunches of fresh parsley for sale. Perfect for making a big parsley salad.