The only really open stall on Hampstead High Street, this is a proper local fruit and veg shop…read more Jude Law and people like that come here. It's got a great reputation as selling some of the best produce around. It's also right in the centre of things and is run by some really nice people. Just make sure that, if you're taking a picture you get the owner in. I think he likes having his picture taken. Maybe hanging around Jude Law has had a bit of an effect on him.

I love this place because although it is compact, it has pretty much everything you'd need in the…read moreway of fresh produce. Fruit and veg are a given, but there's also wholefoods, a fishmonger and a wonderful florists, and Saturday the covered market promises crafts, second hand books and delicatessen food. It is a shame though that it's only on Saturdays. I like to pop here sometimes during lunch because towards the back there's a great sandwich and burger bar that's always swarming with people looking for a cheap and tasty bite. The soups are pretty decent too. Prices for a hot sandwich or burger fall between £2-3.

Another sterile supermarket on the high street. Yes they are convenient, you may get the odd offer…read moreand you know exactly what you are going to get because it is the same as the other hundred Sainsburys Locals. Could you do a weekly shop here? Potentially if you are a single guy or girl. If you are a couple or in a family, forget it, you need a proper supermarket. This place is great for the impulse, that night pick up meal.

I gotta say, as a single student who doesn't want to pay 10 pounds for a meal every night (but is…read morealso too impatient to cook), this Sainsburys has been a lifesaver. The multitude of last-minute, healthy, pre-prepared meals here is exhaustive and has gotten me through many a late night (where I desperately try to find food after 10pm only to find every other store around closed other than the area's many fried chicken shops which, inexplicably, seem to be open 24/7!) As someone who tries to eat vegetarian as much as possible, I've also found the veggie-meal selection to be quite good - and there's an aisle of fresh produce veggies that's also satisfactory for anyone on the run looking for something nutritious. I can choose between a variety of salads chock-full of grains, nuts and healthy vegetables, pasta salads, fresh shrimp combination meals, indian masala portions, tapas, stews, veggie pots, etc - all for bargain prices (ie, under 5 pounds per meal). My recommendations as a Sainsburys pre-made meal connoisseur (ah, the joys of being a student)? 'Innocent' pots (full of vegetables and vegetarian options, with cute recyclable labels and a variety of flavours at 3 pounds each), the vegetarian/shrimp Indian platters (complete with jasmine rice, sauce and veggies) for under 5 pounds, and the quick-grab sandwiches, most sold for under 4 pounds and filled with tasty veggies. My last thumbs-up? The self-check outs. This way, when I'm too tired/rushed to deal with a human (which happens often), I can check myself out and hear an (oddly soothing) android voice tell me thank-you-for-shopping instead ;)

Just fruit - literally. They're not lying. This is like an innocent smoothie, before the blending…read more Just fruit, nothing else. Honestly read that little sticker on the back of your banana and strawberry smoothie and apply whatever they say to this shop. The quality is really good, it feels a bit like a market stall atmosphere, very helpful guys that care about what they're doing. Parking is a bit of a problem around here but this is definitely a good call if you're local and don't want to go to same old, same old Tesco around the corner. They also do delivery.

There is something ever so grand about shopping in a Marks & Sparks. Maybe it is the reassuring…read moreexpense, or the multitude of middle-class mummy's that shop here. Either way, I always feel I will get quality. With bus stops right outside, this is an easy store to reach. The 'Simply Food' brand is meant to be a convenience store. Well, wow, this is some convenience store. This M&S is a sure fire hit for conjuring an exemplary evening meal that will surely impress anyone you choose to invite for dinner. I am not comfortable enough in my educated, middle-class skin to exclusively shop here. I still love bargains a little too much, but if I ever fancy a naughty treat and feel somewhat flush, M&S is my go to destination.

I've used better Marks & Spencer this one needs to work on their customer service and presentationread more

I was really shocked to see a grocery store attached to a mall. It's not really something you see…read morevery often where I'm from. I had to go in and check it out. As far as grocery stores are concerned I don't think there was anything special about it. But I really enjoyed walking around and picking up snacks. I like the way they had plastic covers over all the refrigerated section's. It feels really energy-efficient. And there was some pretty good pastry bread. I loaded up. I feel like the prices are reasonable, but the selection seemed a little off kilter. I'm not really sure what they were going for but I couldn't find the brands that I was looking for. I ended up getting substitute products that were pretty good, so I don't understand too much how that works.

I recently stopped by Waitrose while visiting London for work + play. I found the selection to be…read morequite good, and the staff and customers were very friendly. I'm including inclusive places in my Yelp reviews now when in US, Europe, or UK: I didn't experience any Asian hate or discrimination while I was there. They had a selection of chocolate, which I was happy with. Some people have compared Waitrose to Trader Joe's, but I hear that Co-Op may be closer to Trader Joe's. All in all, it was a pleasant experience.

Personally I love this place for remote working. Great coffee, friendly service and a seating area…read moreon a deck with views of all the delicious goodies below. It's never crowded and the wifi is speedy. I have yet to try the food (ridiculous I know) but it looks amazing. Freelancers, come on down to Melrose & Morgan. Or don't, then it will always be as quiet as it is today :)

A little coffee shop down one of the alleys of Hampstead. From the out side it looks modern and…read moresterile compared to the other coffee shops in the area. It took me a few glances to realise it was a coffee shop with organic food inside. The staff are friendly, however the coffee comes slowly, so if you are in a hurry, it's probably best to go to one of the other coffee shops. If you are happy to wait the coffee is good. They also sell soups, vegetables, ready made meals and pastries. I've never brought anything that tasted poor.

Budgens just reopened and I'm glad for it as it's a nice alternative to the crappy Tesco express…read moreclosest to my flat. It's not huge but has a decent selection of products and there are certain things I like more than other supermarkets in the area. First, there is a huge cheese selection - much bigger than even the large grocers in the area. They also have quite a bit of high-end smoked meats. They have very nice looking prepared food, much better than your average Sainsbury's meal deal (although more expensive). Their pastries look beautiful but again are very expensive. They have small sections to cater to dietary restrictions like vegan and gluten free. The store feels very nice and upscale and clean overall. While not as cheap as the other local options and without the variety of the larger stores, it's a welcome addition to the neighbourhood.

I just need postage to send my taxes to the states...oh look, this place has a post office in store…read moreand it's right next to where I'm doing my work training. sweet! Thank you nice postal service worker that was quick. What's this?... there's something wrong with my feet! they're going in the direction of the chilled produce rather than the front door... Luckily I didn't have any cash on me otherwise it would have been all gone for sure. It's like a posh neighborhood health food store (Americans, think Adronico's and kind of whole foods but with a little bit of Safeway select discount items thrown on some center isle displays. There's lots of yummy looking premade foods and a nice looking seafood section and some olives in pots thrown in there for good measure. They definitely seem to cater to the lunch crowd in here. Or at least to the poor susceptible fools who shop on an empty stomach. You have to wind through a maze of prepackaged yummy treats before you get to the registers. Naughty Budgens! Evil Budgens. That's the only part I don't like.

Great fruit and vegetable shop, open decent hours too…read more They stock your usual fresh fruit and then some; plenty of different varieties of tomato, avocado, garlic (with the fresh stuff being my favourite) - a lot of it does tend to be seasonal (they've just started stocking Indian mangos, a favourite of mine!) If you're ever in need of something fresh, give them a try.

Very convenient local Tesco super store. Easy shopping with…read morea great selection of food and household goods. Newspapers and lottery tickets.

I stopped in here a few times while staying in Hampstead. This Tesco seemed to me more like a…read moreglorified convenience store rather than a full grocery. It was great for grabbing snacks and drinks; I can see why it might be frustrating trying to shop for a household here. They have a pleasing assortment of interesting crisps, including the delicious Roast Beef and Horseradish, and the less well-received Lamb in Red Wine Sauce.

This Waitrose is located about half a mile from kings cross station in the granary square area…read more What seems to be the front of the store is the rear, and you have to walk around to get in. I found that to be really annoying. I'm not sure why they can have two entrance points. That aside, the store has a nice selection of items including fresh fish and meat counters. Expect to pay more than your average supermarket at waitrose - even their generic items or branded items marked as being on sale are still more expensive than at Asda or Morrison; but they also do have items that other stores might not stock. I wouldn't go out of my way to come here, but would stop in if local. I can't comment on service because I didn't interact with any staff. Checkouts are self service.

I couldn't agree with Diana more - this Waitrose really does have the WOW factor! It's a truly…read morebeautiful store. From the minute you walk in you actually gasp at its size, clean and wide open spaces and on a sunny day, the sun shines through the large windows making it look even more stunning! I know what you're thinking - surely it's just a supermarket store? But ohhhh no. There's so so so much more to it! There's a wine bar, juice bar, bakery, cake bar - plenty of seating for if you'd like to sit and enjoy your purchases, oh and of course a great selection of groceries. There were actually a number of families and friends meeting here to enjoy lunch together so it's clearly very popular in the area. I know it's odd to say but if you are ever in this area do pop in, take in its beauty and enjoy a tea and cake - I can't tell you what the cake is like but I can tell you that you won't be disappointed about this store!