Meh flowers, very pricey and thorny service…read more I went in to get a bouquet. It was ten minutes to 5pm and they closed at 6. The guy seemed so annoyed that it was if I'd asked him to stay late and produce 1000 bouquets. The bouquet was ok, though included several large, clearly past their prime flowers which I had to remove before giving it. Surely for 25 quid it should be something special?

So the flower quality is fantastic. The range and standard of the flowers they provide is…read moreunquestionable -- beautiful blooms all times of the year. Great additional offerings as well -- vases, pots, herbs, etc. But the prices are a bit much. Say £40 for what would amount for one bunch of blooms, most of it green filler. A prior time they charged me £3 per FLOWER for ranunculus. I paid far less out of season in California.

I think I'm addicted to salad from The Willow. I end up going there for lunch at least once week…read more I'm not sure I've ever seen salad as comfort food, but here it definitely is. They normally have 5 salads on the go and you get to choose which ones you want in a box. I normally go for all five! It's much more interesting stuff than just lettuce, tomato,onion, cucumber - the salads often contain roast squash, gnocchi, seeds, lentils, broccoli and lots of other nutritious ingredients. I normally go for the large box (£5.95) but the medium (£3.95) should be enough for most people. They also do freshly made soup for £2.50, and a soup+medium salad combo for (£5.95). The people who run it are very friendly too. The only down side is that the salad is so good, by peak lunch time (1pm) the queue can be 10-15 mins long. I try to beat it by getting there at 12:15, but even this tactic doesn't always work.

I am a regular and I would stake my life in defending this place. Amazing salad and amazing staff…read more One of the best places in the area by far for a good lunch!

Best find in Broadway Market I've probably ever made. The ladies who run the stall are really…read morefriendly and are happy to work to a budget for you, even if you're a little strapped for cash or wanting to blow the bank. They take card - always helpful - and have a great knowledge which their more than happy to share with you about the different types of flowers on the stall. We got two bunches of really gorgeous 'wild' flowers for £10 each. Honestly, I wasn't expecting to get a lot because most florists are so pricey in London, but I was pleasantly surprised at how much we got for our money here! Myself and my friend wanted similar flowers, but both walked away with two completely different looking bouquets - which was great. I've had them for over a week now, and they're still going strong. I wish I lived closer to BW market - I'd be stopping by here every weekend!

From the owner: We provide flowers and dressing for events, parties and weddings, corporate flowers for offices and…read moregorgeous bunches for delivery. Rebel Rebel is based in Broadway Market E8 and we deliver flowers all over London.

This shop is just a stones throw away from the Columbia Road Flower Market. It was quite crowded…read morewhen we entered on Sunday afternoon. They specialize in pots (obviously) for plants and flowers. New and used, plain and crazy, big and small. It felt a wee bit disorganized, and there were stacks of plates and also baby clothes available which, while cute, were perhaps a little out of place. But, if you just bought an armful of flowers from the market and you need a place to put them, they probably have something here!

I can't fault these guys…read more I've always ordered over the phone. Local delivery is free for orders over £30, otherwise it's £5. Once you place your order over the phone, you'll get their mobile number to text all the details to(name/address/message) - which saves me having to spend ages on the phone getting frustrated spelling things out! Past experience with another shop: Me: Postcode ends with BP Shop: ...was that a T? Me: It's a P. Shop: T Me: No, P, Ph as in BP, B.... P. Shop: T for BT, sure Me: No, British Petrollium! Shop: BP? Me: Yes. Now her surname's a bit more complicated to spell, you ready? D for Daffodils... A for Andromeda....

I ordered Flowers from America that were expensive to be delivered in London. They were never…read moredelivered I looked stupid cause they were for a love interest. I was ignored by the florist I just got my refund back. I will never order from them again.

Expectations vs Reality - I have never been this embarrassed…read more I ordered the White Noise bouquet as a 30th birthday gift for my best friend - a very special occasion. I even emailed the florist beforehand asking them to take extra special care with this order. What was delivered looked nothing like the bouquet shown on their website. And while I understand that no two bouquets are ever identical, this was not a variation - it was a disgrace. Ugly, sloppy, completely inelegant, and absolutely not worth the £110+ I paid. I have never in my life been so embarrassed to send someone close to me such a terrible gift, signed with my own name. I raised the issue with Grace & Thorn, but they simply washed their hands of it. Their excuses? That the photo was "blurry," taken "from the wrong angle," and that their arrangements are "front-facing." The audacity - considering the photo came from their own courier! At the same time, they insist the bouquet passed their "quality control," which clearly failed. They have no photographic proof of what they claim to have sent. To make matters worse, they even had the nerve to ask me to send photos of the bouquet - fully aware that this was a gift for my friend. As if I should inconvenience her and ask her to stage photos just to prove what is already obvious. Looking back, I regret not paying more attention to their poor reviews beforehand - they were not wrong. This whole experience was shameful and disappointing. Grace & Thorn not only delivered a product that was nothing like advertised, but also demonstrated zero accountability afterwards. I will never order from them again - and I strongly advise anyone looking for professionalism, quality, and honesty to look elsewhere.

I ordered flowers for same-day delivery on Thursday, but the experience has been nothing short of a…read moredisaster. Initially, the courier marked the order as "returned" due to an alleged failed delivery attempt, yet no one had called or made contact. I chased this up and was met with further confusion. On Friday, the same story: another "attempted delivery" which, upon requesting proof, turned out to be a lie. By Saturday--two days after the flowers were meant to arrive--there was still no sign of them. I eventually agreed to a refund, only to be told it wouldn't be processed until the following week because "the right person wasn't available" to handle it. When I chased again on Monday, I was met with the same response: no one available to help. Finally, on Tuesday morning, I received an email offering only a refund on the delivery charge. I called again, and while on the phone, I fortunately confirmed an order for Christmas flowers--only to be told they couldn't deliver these either, this time blaming an IT glitch. The entire process has been a shambles: unreliable, disorganised, and deeply frustrating. Grace & Thorn's inability to fulfill promises or provide adequate customer service has been appalling. If you're looking for flowers, I strongly recommend looking elsewhere.

If I should relocate to London in the coming months I place the blame squarely upon the Columbia…read moreRoad Flower Market. Hustling and bustling, with crowds enticed not just by the gorgeous flowers but also the healthy green houseplants and the shockingly reasonable prices, Columbia Road Flower Market is the place to be on Sundays. Getting a late start (compared to others), my walk from the Elizabeth Line to Colombia Road had me salivating; it seemed that everyone coming in the opposite direction held beautiful bouquets, thriving houseplants, or both. Later in the day people were leaving with their arms so full of oversized greenery that watching them navigate their way down the street was comical. So: the prices are great, the selection is astounding, and everything looks fresh and heathy. Only a city with a population the size of London could pull off such a great and bustling flower market. Getting here is a cinch on the new Elizabeth Line and the route from there to Columbia Road is well-marked. The market theoretically closes at 2 p.m. but many sellers were still hawking discounted product past that time. Come early or late, but do come. It's a crowded, colorful experience for which America really has no equivalent.

Only open on Sunday mornings so plan accordingly! Beautiful flowers, perfect for a morning stroll…read more I recommend coming here as they open at 8am for a better selection and of course, less crowds. Simply beautiful!

This garden centre is truly a little gem. While it is tiny, and as such can't rival the scale and…read morevariety of larger out of town centres, it packs in a great deal. I sadly don't have a garden, but I love dropping in just to browse. They have a small outside section with a good variety of plants which vary with the season. It's almost like visiting an actual garden. Inside is also immaculately presented, with a small but good range of seeds, pretty pots, garden ornaments, etc. The staff are friendly too. I really wish I could go in for more than a few seeds for a window box According to their website they've been awarded Garden Centre of the year 2007 by the Horticultural Trade, in recognition of their innovative use of a small space. Can't be bad if other Garden Centres recognise how good they are! Their website is http://n1gc.co.uk/

I wouldn't really call myself the green fingered type. In fact, it would be fair to say that my…read moremost successful gardening moment to date was aged 9, growing cress from a yoghurt pot with the rest of Primary 5. Recently however, I've had a revelation and I am now growing not one, but six (!) different herbs. Although off-put occassionally by rouge squirrels having a nosey, last weekend I successfully grew them to the height that repotting was required. Not up for treking out to one of the mega gardening centres, I was very pleased to discover that only 10 minutes walk away was the beautiful North One! This little garden centre is small but perfectly formed. As well as stock a range of pot plants and herbs, they have every type of seed, soil, pot and cane imaginable. Prices are however, a bit more steep than you would get in one of the chains. I was a bit taken a back to discover that a cute purple bench, just big enough for two but no more was selling for £250. Needless to say I left that one to someone that might be feeling a bit more flash than myself! Now I've put my gardening kitty to use I can safety assure you that Mr Mint, Lord Thyme, Miss Chives, Sir Sage, Prof Parsely and Queen Rosemary are looking better than ever! Four terracotta pots, soil, plant food, and a few other bits and pieces came to around £35. Ok, it's a bit more than I wanted to pay but the whole day was lovely. No long commute. No chain garden centre. Just a lovely walk around Islington followed by a day of getting my hands dirty. Perfect!

Sent flowers for a funeral in the UK from CA, USA. You never know what kind of service you will…read morereceive being blind from the business, but this flower shop was excellent. From the customer service on the phone, the proper delivery, and the wonderful arrangement created... I am pleased to say all was excellent. As my cousin informed, the flower arrangement was as I wanted... Springtime and lovely. Thank you to the shop!

I am absolutely in love with the Flower Station! I live in the US and my daughter lives in London…read moreso when Valentine's Day comes around I'm always a bit unsure where to order flowers from. i will never order flowers from anywhere else following the debacle of this past Valentine's Day. Their customer service is exceptional! I accidentally sent the flowers to myself instead of my daughter so I sent an email and they responded immediately and fixed it. Unfortunately, the flowers and other gifts i sent from the shop never arrived. Once again, they responded to my email promptly with the a picture of the delivered flowers. it turns out they were stolen from my daughter's stoop. The flower shop again replied to me asap and they offered me store credit for my difficulties. The Flower Station was under no obligation to do anything as they completed their delivery. They were kind and polite the entire time. The flowers were delivered today and they are gorgeous! They have a wide range of prices and every picture shown is lovely. Best part, the flowers look just like the pictures!! I can assure you that you will NOT be disappointed when you order from the Flower Station. I wish I had a florist just like them here in the States.

From the owner: A neat flower shop situated on the upper level of Liverpool Street Station. Our florist shop is the…read moreperfect place for grabbing a bouquet on the go. The shop is small but with a large selection of flowers and experienced florists always ready to help. Ask them to arrange a stunning bouquet to make your office a bit brighter or arrange a bloom for your wife on the way home.