Always my go to place for sewing machine needs! I've bought many domestic machines from Mark, he is…read morevery knowledgeable and always recommends the best for the job. They also stock a range of accessories and will do repairs, services etc. I always feel like I'm getting an honest service from someone who really knows his stuff and I trust them not to rip me off which is a huge bonus!

After driving past this place countless times, I decided to investigate and see what the Candle…read moreFactory is all about. Located in a small building off Mare Street, the Candle Factory specialises in church candles and also offers regular candles in all sizes, including candles made of beeswax. Prices range between 50p and 40 pounds per candle. What makes this place special is that they also make candles to order so if you've always wanted to give that special someone a five foot high candle, this is the place to go. On a more practical note, if you are looking for a candle to fit that antique candle holder you found at a flea market, you will be likely to find it here.

This shop is amazing. When I walked in I got a fresh wave of exquisite smell. It was extraordinary.read more

This launderette is amazing,by far the best in London, With…read moreits exemplary cleanliness, wonderfully placed plants,the atmosphere is like being at home! The cost is just £4.00..unbelievable reasonable,plus unlike some launderets the owner is regularly cleaning the machines so your washing is always super fresh The dryers are huge and only 50p due to the cleanliness your clothes get dry not burnt! If your busy the service washes and dry cleaning are equally amazing 10 stars .if you want affordable quality service.this is the place!

Laundrettes are usually surprisingly grubby, considering that they are used to clean clothes, and…read moreyou often have to deal with grumpy staff. I went to Hackney Laundrette today and was pleased to find that it was exceptionally clean and the owner is a very nice chap who even recommended a place where I might find inexpensive spare parts for my broken washing machine. The prices to per wash range from £3 to £5, depending on the machine capacity. It sounds a bit expensive but I easily fit into the smallest machine what would have been 1.5 loads of washing at home, with room to spare. Not the cheapest option on a regular basis but I would not hesitate to return should I need to use a laundrette again in the future.

After half a week traveling in the London area, my family was running out of clean clothes. Taking…read morea chance, we found Boundary Community Laundry not too far away and left 3 bags of laundry to be washed while I worked and the rest of the family hit some tourist spots. Came back to find all clothes cleaned and folded, no fuss or upselling. The Laundrette has washers and driers with other optional services. Owner was welcoming and very helpful. We had a great experience and I highly recommend.

Ended up here when the washer/dryer at our Airbnb was broken. A no frills average laundromat with…read morelimited space. About 10-12 washers line the walls on the right and left. 4-5 dryers line the back wall. Most of the washers held one load and there was one that held two loads. The dryers were larger than the washers and could easily hold 2+ loads. Detergent was sold there if needed. There were attendants at the laundromat when we visited around midday. They distributed the detergent and helped move things along. Several baskets were available to help transport clothing from one machine to the next and to remove clothing from the dryer while trying to find a spot to fold clothing. That last part was tricky since the only spot to do this was on top of machines or the floor. It was easier to just stuff the clean clothing into a bag and do the folding elsewhere. Folding the clothing directly out of the machine wasn't an option as it took too much time and prevented others from using the dryer. I also noticed that the laundromat offered a drop off service as well, but didn't see any rates posted.

Terrible people cocked up the order twice left us without a fridge because they took our old one…read morefor nearly 2 weeks before the new fridge was delivered from another quality retailer. They said they would refund the same day but 5 days later and still no refund... Stay away from these criminals.

Harris Electrical may have been in business for 80 years but they have no customer service. They…read moredamaged my floor when installing a dishwasher and the manager refuses even the courtesy of returning my calls. I thought it would be good to support local company. I was wrong. Next time go to John Lewis and get a trusted service.

A unique gift shop a la Magma meets Design Museum. The stock…read moreconsists of the wittiest cards, toys, home accessories, books, games, jewellery... and most importantly of those crazy arty 'things.' (i.e. plastic egg hatching a basil plant)

This place has a unique selection of interesting and kitschy gifts. They even threw in a miniature…read morerubber ducky at my request. Can't wait to see what they have next time I visit.

One of the boutiques to have sprung up on the Broadway Market - this tiny shop has mostly been…read moreshoes - but has now branched out in bags, umbrellas and raincoats. All the pieces feel similar - abit "granny"/ quirky and new "vintage" - with lace up stripy shoes with cone heels in turquoise and brown for £120.00 -and printed water proof raincoats at £120.00. Riding boots with full elastic backs are £165.00 and various bags at £75.00. The shoe selection is small but unique and does not feel too high street. Last summer they had one of the nicest classic canvas espadrill around in good colours. This shop has a cute range of shoes above prices like "office" but also more individual shoes (but not designer) - and is worth checking out.

Black Truffle opened its first store in 2003 on Broadway Market, and has been providing East…read moreLondoners with sophisticated shoes ever since. The shop itself is beautifully set up, and stocks a range of brands from emerging designers through to well know designers. As well as shoes, Black Truffle also stocks bags, jewellery, gifts and homeware. It is not my kind of store, but I did have a nice time browsing with my girlfriend. As usual, I felt a little nervous at first, being immersed in a shop full of young ladies. I had a chat to Sally the shopkeeper though, who was really friendly, The shop is a little pricey, but it is all good quality. If you are going to the Saturday Broadway Market then you should pop in, or any other day of the week, except for Monday.

Such lovely and helpful customer service here! I always go in without having a clue of what I need…read moreexactly and they always recommend what is best for the problem (without trying to get me to spend more money unnecessarily). Thanks team!

From the owner: Wellworth London Ltd has over 25 years' experience in the plumbing and heating industry. We are…read moreplumbing and heating wholesalers who stock a large range of bathroom supplies in London.

This store is middle age signed, sealed and delivered in one room. I don't even know what half the…read morestuff they sell is, but I found myself, literally minutes away from Christmas, neck deep in a credit crunch and scrabbling around trying to buy an £18 colander. They do sell lots of lovely house hold bits and bobs but until I have a house, Labrador and a child called Mimi Fifi Orchid Clooney (a girl can dream) I wont be buying anything from here. It's a personal thing, possibly connected to being a huge consumerist ass hole whilst having a huge problem with consumerism. For me, buying a £300 pair of shoes is wrong but necessary, where as buying two plain white enamel breakfast bowls for £16 seems ridiculous. I am aware that this statement is ridiculous in itself, in fact, I just don't want to talk about it anymore. I will say though, that this shop is lovely, but I prefer Ikea.

I've been meaning to visit Labour and Wait ever since I read an article sometime ago in The…read moreGuardian profiling couples who had started up new and innovative businesses in the East End, and the L&W concept really struck a cord. You can be assured the new shop in Redchurch Street sells the same functional products for the kitchen, home and garden as the existing shop on Cheshire St, however I believe L&W are moving from Cheshire St to Redchurch St in the not-too-distant future. For too long, consumers have been lulled into a false sense of security with large, "convenient" hardware stores such as Homebase and B&Q etc. who unfortunately have, over the years got away with cheap replicas of good quality homeware goods. L&W moves away from this methodolgy and focuses fully on sustainable goods made in enamel, stainless steel and wood, rather than plastic and throw-away alternatives. The shop is minimalist in style, but all the products are displayed in a creative and alternative way, which I'd liken a little to the layout of Muji stores. As most shoppers today, I am mindful of what I buy having an effect on our environment and planet, but love L&W's ethos. I especially love the enamel kitchen sets, glass jugs, butter dishes and stainless steel buckets and watering cans. True classics! Now, don't get me wrong, you can't get anywhere near the vast selection (though often poor and low quality) of hardware and homeware products from L&W that you get in chain hardware stores, but what you do get (as the blackboard outside the shop and web home page state!) is "high quality, traditional goods for the home", with the added bonus of browsing a low-tech shop and experiencing a low stress retail experience. Now that has to be worth a trip to Shoreditch any day of the week!

Everytime I visit Spitalfields, I always end up in this shop. Eight Sq harbour a collection of…read morevintage chic home decor and furniture. From storage units to cute little things to hang up on your wall. Everything in it is "soooo me". If I had a bigger room, I'm sure I'd empty out their store. If you're a fan of Sass & Belle, then you'll definitely be a fan of this cute little shop. However, I personally find it a bit on the pricey side (I'm not rich you know!). Nonetheless, it's worth a look around and you might find something you've been looking for!

Eight Square is a gorgeous shop in Spitalfields. It has some of the most beautiful furniture…read moreincluding bespoke chairs upholstered in luxurious fabrics. They have some exotic pieces as well as contemporary shabby-chic looking furniture. The French chandeliers here are just gorgeous and they sometimes have the most huge, amazing mirrors. The owner also brings in artworks by local artists to sell in her shop (I presume the owner is a woman because it's so feminine and beautiful). They also stock the practical items such as linen baskets etc and they have beautiful ornaments and trinkets as well. I absolutely love this shop-it's stunning and the prices match the quality of the products. Some are expensive and some not as expensive. The staff are very friendly and welcoming as well. It's a great shopping experience.