As you would expect, this is the place to go for cheese as well as so much more…read more If you get there early enough in the day you can pick up delicious stuffed roti, samosas and ciabatta but the demand is high and they quickly sell out. The cheese selection unsurprisingly steals all the thunder. Other than a trip to France, I doubt that you will be able to find such choice and quality. To complete the list and tick all the boxes, The Cheese Block boasts fantastic meringues, baklava, fresh bread and an epicurean selection of condiments and confectionery. Should every shop not be like this?

I am updating this review after a most disappointing visit today. I go in here to take a long…read moreleisurely amble around the cheese selection, tasting and discussing everything with the experts behind the counter. However, today there was an extremely grumpy man behind the counter who when I asked him to recommend a good strong cheddar, simply said: "There are loads of Cheddars at the end, take your pick". Well, the reason I asked was to get an expert recommendation, not to simply pick one out of several by chance. There was no one else in the shop, so it wasn't as if they were over run with other customers. I will probably try this place again, but it has been a little soured for me!

The Cheeseboard is without doubt my favourite cheese shop in London. Small and friendly, with a…read morewide selection of both cheese and bread, it has a regular and faithful, local clientele who pile into the shop predominately at the weekends, when the queues go right outside the door. The staff who work there are all extremely helpful and enthusiastic.I have been in there hundreds of times and I am always amazed at how friendly everybody is. They have also recently started up a 'Cheese Club' membership where members receive a seasonal selection of farmhouse cheeses either monthly or bi-monthly. We are massive fans of the goat's milk gouda and Villarejo manchego, as well as the bagels that Mike, the owner, picks up from the Bagel Shop on Brick Lane each morning.

Gubbeen? Pecorino Dulce? The one Welsh cheese whose name I can neither pronounce nor spell? The…read moreCheeseboard is where it's at, cheese-wise. Not only does it boast a stellar, rotating cheese selection, CB also sells bang-up breads (sourdough, ya'll!), pastries, dairy products, olive oil, and, recently, locally brewed beers. Real Ale fans rejoice! This cheese shop is a local treasure, and I'm very fortunate to live in its vicinity. Note: the shop shuts at 1pm on Thursdays!

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.

Love the variety of cheese offerings at this Borough Market gem!…read more The Mons Cheesemonger stand was easy to find and is located in one of the outer booths as you enter the market. Staff members were knowledgeable and approachable, which made for a fun afternoon of sampling and selecting cheese from several regions in France.

If you are in borough market head to Mon. I've frequently returned to these cheese mavericks to…read moretaste the good stuff. Their Comte is electric and the Coulommiers melts in my pathetic face. BANG. Also the orange one is great too. I don't know the name of it but that's besides the point.

This is a great little independent cheese shop somewhat hidden away in Liverpool Street Station…read more The shop - as its name says - stocks a wide variety of cheeses from around the world (well, mainly Europe), with cheeses from France, Switzerland and Italy being particularly well-represented. I once found Džiugas, a cheese from Lithuania, here, though have not seen it recently, and was really pleased because, well, it's very tasty, and it saved me from having to fly to Vilnius just to get a taste of it once more. In addition to cheeses, this shop also stocks chutneys, cake mixes, biscuits, jams and sandwiches. The sandwiches do seem to be priced quite reasonably, and when I popped in one evening, were going for buy two for the price of one. I haven't tried them myself as I don't quite like their range of breads (white sandwich bread and baps). Staff are nice and friendly and happy to look for and suggest cheeses in accordance to your needs. International Cheese also offer cheese hampers, boxes and wedding cakes, so it's a great place to pop into for gifts as well.

Fabulous little shop specialising in cheese of course. If you want to get some Stinking Bishop or a…read moregenuine Swiss fondue kit this is the place. Or for some bloomin good Cheddar They don't just do cheeses though. They have a mouth watering selection of chutneys and preserves. Loads of pates (including Fois Gras I'm hoping it's the ethical version I don't want to ask), port, and even Kendal Mint Cake. If I had to sum up this place I'd say it was a British Deli, if such a thing exists, and allowing for the occasional Swiss and French cheese They also do an excellent range of sandwiches. With the exception of a token turkey sandwich they all include cheese. And of course it's not just cheese, but specified types of cheese, whether cheddar, brie or soft, in ploughman's, with chutney, with ham etc. All fresh cut and simply wrapped in clingfilm. Prices start under £3, so very competitive too.

A heads up, I have seen lots of food passing by me and the portions are significant! They…read moredefinitely have a heavy pour on the wine and amazing service. Richard was totally clutch on our visit, offering great suggestions, and we really loved the primotivo wine that he recommended. I ordered the Camembert and it came with plenty of bread and a delicious chutney. The bread was seasoned with rosemary, completely complementing the flavor of the cheese, which is like a mild cheddar melted Brie. My mom had the omelette which was bursting of mushroom flavor and the salad was a nice touch on the side. The atmosphere is great. The ambience is amazing since you're sitting in Leadenhall. Service was exceptional and they give you time to enjoy and take it all in. Highly highly highly recommend.

We loved the Leadenhall Market. Great place to hangout, grab some food, or a drink. Cheese is a…read moreperfect place for a beer, wine, and a snack.

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.

There comes that moment when one looks in the mirror and thinks "Man, I am looking thin. And come…read moreto think of it my friends have all been telling me how well their diets have been going." At such a moment there is only one word that will do ... Fondue And there is truely only one nations cheese that will help you and your friends put that weight back on whilst pretending to be healthy. Swiss. This is the cheese shop quit simply to get the best Swiss cheese in London ... Their cheese is also fantastic for evenings that won't have you shouting at your friends "the stick! The stick" ... And none of you need be grown into the lake with weights attached. But you really should make the trip to these guys for amazing cheese.

From the owner: Käseswiss are the specialists in cheese from Switzerland with an extensive range of Natural Alpine…read moreCheese. Gruyère, Emmentaler, Raclette, Bergkäse, Vacherin Fribourgeois, Heublumenkäse, Fondue plus more.

Initial reaction. I was pleased to see that there was a Neal's Yard Dairy located down the street…read morefrom Borough Market. We had the chance to enjoy some samplings of cheese as well as buy some that were incredibly magical and brought us full of light and liberty, liberty and life. The cheese staff behind the counter were incredibly helpful as we determined our orders, or should I say I specifically did. We selected from a variety of soft and hard cheeses that were all delectable and full of character and satisfaction.

Stopped in after getting a recommendation from a friend that this place has the best cheese. It's…read morenice and cool with so many cheeses and there are free samples provided. There's also butters and milks in the fridge if you need to pick up any of that. The staff behind the counter are super friendly and very knowledgeable about the cheeses. I bout a couple but this is definitely the place to go for your next cheese and wine party.

I made a visit to Fortnum & Mason when my husband and I were visiting London a week or so ago and…read morehad such a great time. Fortnum & Mason is department store, but it's not your average department store. It's a food department store? I don't even know if there's a word for that! Founded in 1707 in the St James's/Piccadilly area of London, the store is modern but has retained some really incredible historic details: the mechanical clock on the facade, a double-helix staircase, and more. They sell tons of biscuits, tea and coffee, hampers (we call them gift baskets in the US, I think?), candy, chocolates, and more. Everything is beautiful and beautifully displayed. In the biscuit section of the store ("The Biscuitorium"), they sell roughly 70 flavors of biscuits and have an incredibly intricate replica of the store made from biscuits - like a most beautiful biscuit doll house you've ever seen. If you head downstairs, there's also a fantastic food hall and their fancy Wine Bar & Restaurant. After buying a few tins of biscuits upstairs, we went downstairs to the wine bar, where we ordered their Oysters & Champagne deal (6 Carlingford oysters and two glasses of Blanc de Blancs). Other than the oysters taking a bit of time - they brought us some extra Blanc to make up for it and the oysters' adductors muscles not being disconnected prior to making it to us, it was a great little break/snack during our first day of touristing around London! I'm not usually a shopper on vacation. But I make exceptions for stores with history, and Fortnum's has that in spades. It's a great place to stop for some edible souvenirs!

Before leaving London, I had to pop in…read more Starting my day early in the Parlor, I grabbed a small bite. My waiter was most genteel and even brought me a surprise birthday sweet treat! Post-nibbles, I traversed each floor, of course, settling on teas to acquire, for the trip home. F&M has a wide array of teas, some familiar and some which are signature to the brand. The staff are quite eager to assist, and properly demure when doing so. After completing my shopping, it's quite easy to admit that I'm now a tea snob, from this point going forward. LOL