Pros: Location is wonderful. Very centrally located via bus…read moreor train. Ambiance is like your first time visiting Disney World. Whimsy and discovery as you get lost around all the different corners. It's a lot of fun. Service is great, as well. Very friendly stall operators, and they have a lot more alternatives than we do in America. Non-dairy, vegan, allergy-free everywhere you do, and they taste pretty good, too. Food is exquisite. It has to be. There is so much competition all around, if a stall doesn't offer amazing food, I imagine they'd get kicked out very quickly. Cons: No cons really. The prices are even usually reasonable. Tips: Don't eat until you arrive. Be very hungry, share lots of things with lots of people. Try everything.

Borough Market is an absolute food lover's paradise. You can find just about anything you may be…read morecraving. Sandwiches, tacos, seafood, mac and cheese, paella, fresh fruits and more. It was easily one of my favorite spots to have the pleasure of visiting! The main highlight for me was The Black Pig. Their slow-roasted pork sandwiches are unbelievable. Both the honey and spicy sandwiches were delicious but very different. The spicy sandwich had pesto and that went well with the pork and veggies. The honey version was more savory, but still amazing. Both sandwiches had a nice hint of smoky flavor which was nice. The fresh parm was killer. Beyond the Black Pig, the whole market is packed with delicious pulls. Things like artisanal bread, incredible chocolate, and several vendors with great coffee. There was jackfruit on site and that was a treat! it's just a fantastic place to wander around and eat your way through. I recommend starting early to beat the crowds and skipping breakfast.

So this was a wonderful surprise. Every block is filled with some sort of ethnic or cultural gem,…read morenot to mention all the breathtaking street art and wall graffiti that is there to discover. There's a market that happens only on Sundays til 4pm, so try to go then, but even when it's not happening, Brick Lane is such an adventure to walk through. It has a serious Brooklyn vibe - thank you, hipsters of the world. If you're at all into vintage clothes, arts, jewelry, maps, antiques, home decor, and bric-a-brac, this is the mecca for it. I've never seen this much vintage merchandise in one location! Make sure to check out the underground vintage market halfway through the street, because if you're into shopping at all, you'll find tons of second-hand designer clothing and accessories. The food options literally left my jaw dropped, and the same will happen to your Instagram followers. The crux of it is geared towards Indian, Pakistani, and Bangladeshi cuisines and dollar stores (hence the unofficial nickname, Curry Lane), but you can find all sorts of shops on the street, like chocolatiers, donuts, a world-famous cereal bar, Lithuanian food, Ethiopian food, Middle Eastern food, and more. There is so much personality and eclectic energy to Brick Lane - I can't recommend it enough that you add it to your itinerary!

This place was so cool! There are tons of vintage shops around Brick Lane, but there's one specific…read moreone that's pictured in a lot of reviews (I didn't take any pictures). It's huge underground area full of vintage shops! The prices were a little too pricey for me, but the best part was the food! There's a whole street food market in that area that serves all kinds of foods, drinks, and desserts. This was where I had the best mango sticky rice I've had in a long time! Strongly recommend checking this place out!

My favorite little prepared food market in London: amazing selection of high quality food…read more Highlights: - Duck frites: Best duck friends I have ever had. Tender tender shredded bits of duck on top of this perfectly crispy yet substantially potato-y fries. Guy who owned the booth was for NYC. 5 stars - Steak sandwich: my lil guy loved this simple sandwich. Nice cut of steak cooked just right on a fresh bun. 5 stars - Gin tasting spot: can sit at near by to enjoy your food with a nice G&T. - Small so not super touristy, but good amount of people. - Mix of few sit down restaurants by in the small road with the food stands. Lowlights: - Couldn't try everything: there were specialty potsitckers and other booths that looked so good. - Has limited hours only open on Saturday and Sunday. LOVED this so much and will be back next visit.

They had a caroling group singing & plenty of indoor seating that you could bring ANY food into…read more It was small but had a good mix of different foods. It also had a lot less tourists!!! & more of a neighborhood market feel.

One of my favourite weekend destinations! It shows how…read morecosmopolitan food scene in London is. Here one can dive into food culture of any continent! When visiting with friends we usually take some familiar meals and something totally new to try. Visitors and staff are really friendly and welcoming. Definitely will visit again as there are so many meals left to try!

Best food market I have ever been to in the world so far-This place has food from all over the…read moreworld-Love seeing all cultures come together in one place this is truly amazing-This is a must everyone your in London

A smaller farmers' market, much in the mold of Borough Market, but not as big, nor as busy. All…read morethe usual artisan bakers, organic cheese makers, gourmet sausage makers etc. It may well get busier as today was the first one. Every Saturday from 10am - 2pm.

The selection of fresh vegetables alone made my trip to Bermondsey Farmer's Market worth it. At…read morejust £6 in total, we got 2 (large) bags of purple sprouting brocolli, a kilo of apples, a bottle of pear juice and some rhubarb. The modest pricing plus the choice make this a great resource for locals. There are stalls selling pies (sweet and savoury), meats of various types, cheeses galore, sausages to die for . . . and much else besides. Being a farmer's market seasonality is the key. It's a pleasant change from the stress of the over-subscribed Borough market - full of sample tasting oiks who just crowd the place without buying anything that isn't ready made for fear that they may challenge their plastc world view by actually cooking something with taste and flavour . . . . If you like good quality food, want to know more about where real good food comes from, how and why it is the way it is and how to cook using real ingredients then go to your local farmer's market. With Bermondsey Farmer's Market you will be spoiled for choice.

Located adjacent to the bustle and muscle of Whitechapel Tube, the glass facade of the local…read morelibrary and the people passage leading to 'community Mecca' Sainsbury's, Whitechapel Market fits or rather squeezes itself into this tight, uniquely smelling corner of E1. 'Get your fruit and veg for a paaund (sic)' screams the hirsuite Asian street vendor, with a Cockney accent more authentic than Del Boy at the Dogs. Also home to a variety of phallic shaped vegetables, a random collection of children's clothes and durable hair accessories, my 50p hairbrush is still going strong caressing my thick, unruly barnet. Be warned though, if you're not into pro-Iran/Iraq leafleting and general catawallingon a Saturday afternoon then avoid like the deadly plague. The branded toothpastes are a good bet though, although don't bother trying to read the instructions for that electric toothbrush, you won't be able to digest them and could do yourself some serious oral damage! (sorry I can't find the correct spelling on Google, ideas anyone?)

I don't understand why the other reviewers were so down on this lovely bit of commerce on…read moreWhitechapel. Where else can you get a box of 10 mangoes for 3 pounds? Maybe in Mexico, amigo. But NOWHERE else in London. Similarly, 3 bunches of coriander (AKA cllantro) for 1 pound? Great prices on exotic foods. And I bet you can bargain, though I've never tried because things are so cheap already. There are probably 50 stalls in this market, some selling lingerie, others selling fish, and others focusing on the bollywood dvd scene. It's all good. For cheap produce though, you can't beat it. If you're more into the Borough market thing, go down there and drink your latte while you push your three-wheel stroller. If you're more into good cheap food from nice folks (without the marketing) go to Whitechapel.

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.

I am a relative newcomer to the joys of Brick Lane market on Sundays and one thing I discovered is…read morethat the cupcake industry is flourishing here. As one possessing a savoury as opposed to sweet tooth, I managed to hold out trying any of those teeny sweet desserts until I came to the Kooky Bakes stall. They were obviously good cupcakes as most of the trays were empty I was briefly tempted by a whoopie pie just because of the name but in the end, I came away with a red velvet cupcake. Rich, moist and sweet. Not bad for a non savoury foodstuff!

The guys running the stall are really nice and are patient with you while you choose amongst the…read morehuge selection of different desserts. Red velvet cupcakes, whoopie pies, oh my I dont have much of a sweet tooth but this place is amazing.

An easy 5 star review. Sampled the mushroom risotto at Borough market and had to eat a full sized…read more The mushroom finely chopped and thinly layered over the risotto tasted like a steak. It was caramelized and delicious.

When I go to the Borough Market it always includes a stop at the Wild Mushroom Company. They have…read moreas many varieties of mushrooms one can imagine and much more. This is a full stop veggies haven. They have everything that is grown in the ground, on a tree, or in a vine and some oils, pastas, and other essentials behind the counter. And to add to its allure, this place is inexpensive. I rarely spend over 20 quid here and always leave stocked up on vegetables for the week. This place, like the Ginger Pig, is an essential stop when "Boroughing".