Just a grocers, not big, not the best grocers ever but does exactly what you want from a grocers -…read moresupplies you with fruit and veg (and some dairy). The advantages of a local grocers are that you can select as much or as little as you wish and it'll cost a little less than the local Budgens, Tesco Metro or any other local vendor. As I say, it's not massive but has everything and a little more than you'd need and the staff are pleasant. Support your local fruiterer! Ian

I recently 'found' Freshers Village Fruiterers, which is a bit silly as I live by there and pass it…read morealmost daily. But I went in recently and was amazed by what I saw. They have a wonderful selection of fresh fruit and vegetables, some of my favourites include watermelon (a slice for 75p), huge ripe avocados, sprouts, melon grapes. This is the first place where I found salad sprouts - a common staple in the States - and they have a selection including broccoli, lentils and chickpea sprouts. They also have cool things like a selection of freshly squeezed apple juice, and quail eggs. Everything I have bought there has been in perfect condition, with a sell-by date well in advance of anything I find in the supermarkets. Everything is also hugely cheaper than at Sainsburys or Tescos, even half price in many cases. In this day and age, its also refreshing to have the opportunity to pick and choose, and only buy what you need - hard to find as everything is prepackaged now. I don't have a single bad thing to say about the place and I encourage everyone who lives in the area to check it out.

This market is brilliant! The fruit and vegetables are very fresh, super affordable and keep for…read morequite a while. The only downside to the market is that it's usually very crowded and it can take a while to actually get your items, but it's totally worth it. There's also a wholesale butcher shop and a fresh seafood shop along the road, so you can get all your main items in one trip.

This place lasts forever!…read more When I was in graduate school at the London School of Economics 30 years ago I lived with my wife in the neighborhood and this was our regular market. The vendors knew us as The American and The Canadian Lady. It is great to see it thriving....

You could almost miss this place if you don't look inside…read more It's looks like a greengrocer /deli but there are 4 tables and chairs in the middle where you can sit down and have breakfast , lunch or dinner. Honestly this is a fabulous find. Coffee , avacado on toast with poached egg and bacon all amazing ! Biggest bonus is the free parking outside !

This is like a mini version of Borough Market! And with 'mini' I mean nine or ten little stands…read more There's fresh fish, coffee, meat and game, fruit, olives, morrocan style stand, juices, and pate. It's worth a visit, but don't expect to need to spend more than 30 minutes there! It's erm... tiny.

This smaller market has a nice selection of meats, vegetables, cheeses and premade options. Good…read morelocal market.

Lets explain how a Chelsea Farmers Market looks like... No - you will not find fresh vegetables…read moreand stalls there. Instead the market is formed by different businesses arranged next to each other in a square. If you need to know which restaurant I recommend, I always opt for the Spanish place - where you can eat a proper steak, half a chicken with fries or a big spanish sausage. On a very hot Sunday afternoon we ordered sangria to cool down. There are two other places I visit. The organic food shop, which has a very deep selection, especially if you look for a special marmalade. In a white wooden hut you will find a book shop which has a wide selection of manly art, design, architecture and fashion. Here and then I find an interesting book - there is nothing as good as flicking through newly printed books. This place is ideal to just love and live on a Sunday afternoon. If there is one place I recommend to visit in summer in Chelsea it is this one. I suggest you go there with a group of friends and just chill out. Also, I discovered lots of Greek and Spanish people hang out around there -hot.

I didn't notice this place for ages even though I passed the entrance twice a day on the way to and…read morefrom work. It's something to do with the low, chalet-style buildings which house the shops, businesses and restaurants - they're just so un-flashy, un-Chelsea. So in the end I was brought here because someone recommended the alterations place to me I think it's called Leo's. It's run by an old Italian guy, the service is good and he is a big character. Expect to wait in a queue, listening to stories of his grandchildren. Upon exploration, the other shops in here are also great. I found a rare bound copy of The Book of Tea in the bookshop. I have been looking for one for years, randomly asking places. This is definitely the sign of a good bookshop. The organic / wholefoods shop is also good, as is the tobacconists and, although all I had was a takeaway sandwich from the restaurant, its was yummy. I like and miss Chelsea Farmer's Market, despite the severe lack of real farmers.

This little market has a collection of cooking staples and freshly baked bread. Nice selection of…read moreinternational cheese but nothing that compares to a cheese purveyor storefront. If money is not an object that you cherish than this is the place for you. If you're looking to pick up milk on the way home, or stop for some fruit on the way to work than it's probably best to find those types of things elsewhere.

I was Happy to try Bayley And Sage newly opened in Battersea …read more I tried the gratin dauphinois .... Just disgusting !!!! Half of the portion was oil. The the worst I ever had !!!! The ratatouille not much better... And no worst purchasing their meat wich is very expensive and far less testy than our local Butchers! The cheese is not well displayed and it s much nicer to get the cheese opposite in Hamish Johnson! Only the strawberries were nice... So disappointed!!!!

Parsons Green Farmers Market is a pleasant enough if unspectacular collection of fresh produce…read morestalls. The stalls are what you'd expect, nothing more. Bread, cakes, fresh fruit and veg, raw meat, game, pies, rounded off by one stall grilling sausages and burgers on the spot. It does have a couple of noteworthy points. One is the prices of the food, which seem to be lower than those found at Barnes Farmers Market. Another is that one of the stalls, 'Miriam's Munchies', sell millionaire shortbreads which are the best I've ever tasted. But these points aren't quite enough to lift the so-so feel of the rest of the market to 'Yay, I'm a fan'-dom. So, reasonable, but generally speaking nothing to get too excited about.

I'm very disappointed with Popina bakery at the farmers market. They advertise gluten free…read moreproducts which are not gluten free and are placed on the same dishes as the flour products and are even touching them. Because of cross contamination eating one of these cakes or savories would make a Celiac person extremely ill for several days. In order to be gluten free a product must be made in a separate pan and even a separate facility. It is not sufficient to have merely no gluten ingrediants. When I pointed this out to the chap selling them, he laughed at me and ridiculed me saying crumbs would never harm anyone. I was upset to see that he continues to place the cakes touching the gluten containing ones. Very poor show and against trading standards, Popina has no gluten free products and should not misrepresent themselves probably causing trusting customers to fall ill.

I can't say enough good things about this place. I'm fortunate enough to live about a 5 minute…read morewalk from the place, but even if I lived in East London I wouldn't hesitate to venture down here to buy my meat. The quality of their produce is top notch - for example, one Sunday lunch my sister bought a whole lamb shoulder (over 2 kilos) to roast for a few hours. Between the five of us, we ate THE WHOLE THING. It was just that good. I don't think I could ever describe lamb as being more-ish, but none of us could stop. HG Walter offer a comprehensive selection of meats including the lesser known cuts, game and special items every week (seasonal animals, specialty meats such as rare-breed pork etc.). They have a large variety of sausages (usually more than 10), really tasty burgers (particularly their lamb and mango one), and some pre-prepped stuff such as marinaded chicken breasts, kebabs, and prepared quail. Also, if you ask for them, they'll provide you with very cheap bones/carcasses for stock making which makes some damn tasty stock. They also sell eggs, some pretty decent local vegetable produce, some cheeses and deli items (a small pate selection including their excellent pate campagne, olives, olive oils, and a variety of condiments from companies such as Tracklements and Seggiano). Although the place is always busy (they're open until 7 which is perfect for the walk home), as mentioned by Vikki the line diminishes very quickly. The staff are great, they're always friendly and helpful. If you're not quite sure which cut to buy, they'll ask you how you're cooking it and will offer an appropriate suggestion. Likewise, if they're out of stock of one thing, they'll suggest an appropriate replacement (and not just upsell more expensive cuts). Shopping here is an absolute pleasure. In terms of price, it's not cheap cheap but cheaper than the some of the big name butchers in London. Their cheaper cuts are great value when you consider the quality - the belly pork is one of my staples at 7 quid a kilo and I find I can just about afford it on my PhD stipend. In conclusion: as I said before, I'd happily travel across town to shop here. A very enjoyable shopping experience and that's before you've even tasted their food. One last tip: their Scotch Eggs are absolutely OUT OF THIS WORLD. Trust me. The crunchiness of the breadcrumbs, tastiness of the oniony-sausagey inside and the soft egg. They're a total steal.

This small family butcher's is just packed full of unspeakably good stuff…read more There's the standard range of sausages, joints of meat and mince, but these guys take it to the next level! Skewers of marinated meat, stuffed chicken breats, gorgeous varieties of sausages (I can reccomend the chilli, but be prepared for some big heat!), and a chock deli section complete with luxury cheese and unbelievable pork pies. Also shelving behind with top quality dry goods and jars, and a small area of organic vegetables outside. And if you want a summer treat, get one of their handmade burgers, a ciabatta roll and a barbie. Sheer bliss! I used to rate Moen and Sons in Clapham as my top sausage provider, but they are now facing some stiff competition!