Shops like this make me glad to be living in Europe where our access to great local and European…read morecheeses can't really be rivalled This specialist cheese shop is located close to South Kensington Tube station and for a cheesehead like me, it's a treasure trove. However, I'm not sure whether it may be a bit intimidating for people starting to dabble in cheese. The staff responded well to my knowledgeable questions but a newbie could be overwhelmed by the sheer variety of cheeses, meats and wine on offer They do different sized platters of meats and cheeses that you can eat in, which are perfect for a little snack or even a large snack!

La Cave a Fromage is every cheese lovers heaven. It has the most amazing selection of over two…read morehundred French and British cheeses, cured meats and jellies for the perfect cheese board. You can smell the shop before you've even opened the door, I can only imagine that the people working here have no sense of smell left whatsoever! They don't seem to mind though, I always find them to be helpful with a real passion for what they are selling. True cheese experts. You can ask to try anything on display (they are more than happy to let you do so) and then buy by weight. Try the Muscat jelly too, great for topping off the perfect cheese. They also offer an online delivery service if you're buying too much to carry home (hey cheese is heavy you know!) and a really useful 'Ask The Expert' page where you can e-mail them all things cheesy. Great for when you're not sure which wine will go with your new purchase. And as the blackboard in the window says, "What's a party without cheese?"

This is one of my favorite cheese shops in London and it also happens to be the oldest cheese…read moremonger in the city too. The first Paxton & Whitfield cheese shop was opened in 1797 and is located on Jermyn street just across from Fortnum and masons. They have an excellent variety of quality cheeses including cheeses from the British isles. Their truffle cheese are particularly excellent. Service is very professional and those working at the store are very knowledgeable about the cheeses. While upscale with a traditional ambiance, the store is also fresh and modern. Highly recommended.

Sad that such a historical cheesecloth has some attendants whose customer service skills leave much…read moreto be deserved. Went today at 12:30 and the most senior lady there was frankly rude and unpleasant. I would recommend going to Neal's Yard. Less attitude and way better service.

This place is so freaking cool. The gentleman who helped us was really nice and let me taste five…read moreor six different kinds of cheese. Based on my input, he suggested such lovely options that I'll never again get to have in the states. It was such a lovely visit and I'm so excited to eat what he helped us pick.

Be sure to check out this little gym near Covent Garden. For those, like me, who have spent most of…read moreour lives buying cheese from a massive grocery chain, visiting Neal's Yard Dairy was an incredible experience. You know that your cheesemonger is serious when they can tell you the names of some of the farmers that raised the animals that made the cheese that you're eating. Along with that, the selection is absolutely incredible. It is worth going in just to learn about the different types of cheeses, most of which come from the British Isles. If you are a true foodie and are serious about cheese, you'll stop by Neal's Yard Dairy.

Brilliant selection and - as davepearce says - knowledgeable staff and no queuing! Selected salamis…read moreand hams (eg serrano) are also available as well as every smart cheese biscuit you have ever been offered. Outside the door there's a wonderful bread and pizza stall, so one can pick up an all-important crisp baguette or two before heading back home to open a good red wine for a feast. Waitrose is replacing Somerfield, so they may have more competition soon, although as the area is something of a foodie paradise (eg Dove the butcher, and a fish stall), it may just draw in more discerning locals.

I always find speciality shops a little intimidating, so it was nice to come in here and be greeted…read morewith a warm smile and the chance to try some cheeses. They were very knowledgeable about the different cheeses and offered some good options for what I wanted. Although I don't buy much, the quality was very good and I like the variety they offer.

I went in to this shop trying to track down a hard to find Mexican cheese, well hard to find here…read morein the UK, you can't escape it in Mexico! The lovely lady in the shop couldn't help me but she did come up with some suggestions for alternative cheeses and we had fun sampling a few different ones. I walked away with an aged Italian cheese, nothing like what I went in to the shop looking for but it was so luscious I couldn't say no. I also found in the shop, (a HUGE surprise!) two Spanish sauces that I had discovered on holiday and have been searching in England for ever since. So I wasn't able to find my Mexican cheese, but I was happily reunited with two wonderful sauces. Happy days!

The original grocer's on Elgin Crescent; I've been buying my bread and treats here long before The…read moreGrocer on Elgin opened immediately opposite. They have a delicious delicatessen counter and stock the right selection of emergency food if you are running late for a dinner party - yours! But the bread is definitely which sets Mr Christian's apart - a great choice and fresh every day, including Sundays. And the staff are great, too, knowledgeable and friendly.

Fantastic! I love their lunch deal...£4 freshly made…read moreamazing bagettes which are, if you pick wisely, larger than the average person! Packet of crisps and a drink, what a bargain! Great selection of speciality sauces, olives and condiments mmm yum

Lovely place that hand picks organic wine! The owner is lovely and quite knowledgeable and let us…read moretry a few different wines. We went upstairs and had a cheese plate and wine. The cheese was great! The wine was great! Very cute spot upstairs.

Another cheese shop. I came here to get some spread for crumpets for morning breakfast. Prices were…read morea little more expensive but still within the general sliding scale of market value. The foodie in me spent an extra 10 minutes looking at the place like as a museum fit for serious foodies.

From the owner: Our Turnham Green store specialises in Cheese, Charcuterie and Artisnal breads. As well as…read moresandwiches freshly made in our kitchens, a vast range of condiments, and fresh fruit and veg on weekends,

A simply brilliant cheese shop. It looks a bit foreboding from the front because there's a big…read morecurtain to keep the smell in (I mean, it's a shop full of mature, delicious cheese), but step inside and it's a lactophile's dream come true. They have a fantastic range, and the lady in the shop was perfectly happy to chat and let us try samples and tell us all about the different cheeses. They also have a little offcuts basket, so if you want to buy little pieces for 75p a go, you can take small pieces of cheese instead. It's a hidden gem - my partner and I have now started a cheese fund so we can treat ourselves here every now and then!

We passed this store, while walking in the Pimlico neighborhood when we saw the name Rippon Cheese…read moreand saw two ladies cutting cheese wheels in the window. Of course we stopped to look, being from Wisconsin, and they looked up, smiled at us, then went on their way working. On the way back past the store, we had a go in! It's tiny, separated by a plastic curtain into a refrigerated area holding hundreds of varieties of European cheeses. Since we typically stop in the afternoon for a cheese snack, we thought we would buy some and take them back to the flat. We chose a Shropshire blue, Emmental from Switzerland and a soft cheese from France. The store was spotless, these ladies were very accommodating and knowledgeable and for 12 Bucks bought enough for a few days. The recommendations were excellent. This store is highly recommended on your trip to London.

Such a fab place for breakfast! For outdoor dining , we get complimentary over size blankets in…read morebeautiful blue colors to keep warm. Try the poached Eggs, Tunisia orange cake!

Great option for breakfast. I was staying at a nearby hotel, tried it one morning, enjoyed so much…read morebrought the family later in the week. Scrambled eggs weee great, perfect consistency. Poached eggs on my other trip cooked exactly right. Love their bacon, tasty yet not too fatty. Side of spinach also excellent. Found the sausage a little disappointing. Also tried both cheese boards, figured I had to given it's a cheese shop. Both large portions of excellent cheeses. Even the bread they use is great. Staff is efficient and friendly, not that fake friendliness. Also liked that they seem to enjoy working together. Again, great breakfast option.