i love a good market and borough market is one of those places where there are so many different…read morethings to try you honestly don't even know where to start what we got: - wild mushroom risotto - fish and chips from fish! kitchen - pistachio cannoli from gastronomica market we came on a bank holiday and i was honestly surprised it wasn't insanely crowded. the lines moved pretty quickly and we didn't have to wait too long for food either. seating was definitely packed, but we got lucky and managed to snag a table after hovering around for a bit. everything we tried was delicious. the risotto was super creamy and comforting, the fish and chips were crispy and fresh, and the pistachio cannoli was the perfect sweet treat to end everything with. definitely one of those spots i'd come back to just to keep trying more food stalls.-

Definitely a must if you're in london but it's very easy to get over-stimulated and lost in my…read moreopinion because it gets super packed. I went in 2 different times: saturday at 3pm and wednesday at 10am. Two completely different vibes. I tried the famous sandwich from the black pig, viral chocolate covered strawberries and bread ahead. Black pig - the best one sandwich: it was AMAZING!!! I was a bit scared to get this since i was by myself but let me tell you, it was not heavy as i expected it to be. Just delicious overall and would totally recommend. Chocolate strawberries: I love strawberries and chocolate but definitely think you can find cheaper alternatives anywhere in london. Bread Ahead: my new favorite pastry place. I pretty much got a donut from this place (not this location) everyday because the black currant cheesecake donut was that good. I got the tiramisu and crème brûlée donut which my brother liked and i wish i could've tasted them before they went bad but anyways, I would totally recommend the donuts from here! Their chocolate chips cookies are HUGE and delicious as well. This was probably one of my favorite markets!

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!

This is an interesting part of London. There are a lot of cafes and eateries with multicultural…read moreofferings. There is shopping, street art and a lot to take in. We rode Santander bikes to Brick Lane and spent the afternoon exploring.

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.

Amazing lobster rolls BUT not available when raining (sadly). Cute food truck street with…read morepersonality & seating spaces. Highlights include lobster rolls (avoid the seared tuna -- not for me), amazing crispy duck fat triple cooked chips!!! Get them! The dumplings were lukewarm / cold and covered in spicy sauce. Skip, better options available. Pho lovely and warm but prefer vermicelli noodles to the thicker ones in them. The duck wrap was nice (not a fan of tomato in it). The confit duck better pick. The smash burger took absolutely ages! Man very sweet & brought it over to us. The steak & frites with pepper sauce was great. But dipped the duck fat chips in that sauce & was in food heaven.

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

I had a blast checking out this market! There were tons of stalls, many of which gave out samples…read more You could tell the people at each stall really took pride in their food. I will say a lot of the dishes from stall to stall were similar, but there were still seemingly endless options. The space itself was pretty big, with little room between stalls, but that added to the vibe. I'd especially recommend this place for groups, because there's truly something for everyone!

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".