This little stall is always set up outside Feng Shui restaurant although I'm not sure there is any…read moreconnection to the restaurant. A little sign proclaims that this confectionery was invented for an emperor several millennia ago. It's fascinating to watch as the chef starts with a piece of maltose sugar, which is elastic and this is formed into a ring shaped and with repeated dipping into toasted flour to keep the strands separate, is repeatedly stretched and twisted with each repetition tripling the number of strands. The final resulting collection of fine strands is then divided into small bunches which are put around crushed peanuts. Eaten immediately, these are soft and quite moreish. The chef says that these can be kept in the fridge but they will turn hard. It's entertainment as much as food which draws the crowds. Fun to watch but prices are a bit steep at £3 for one box and £10 for 4 boxes.

Ah an Organic Haven!! It makes my mouth water. Fresh, locally-baked bread, organic lemon curd…read moremade only with easily understood ingredients, a dozen different kinds of honey. Deliciousness at its best. Seaweed rice cakes, muesli like woah, and so much other good stuff. Walking into this place made me weak in the knees. I want it all! All! On my dinner plate. And in my lunch box. And in my bowl with milk in the morning. Too bad I can't afford it all. Although the store doesn't have astronomical prices and I do think it's cheaper than Holland and Barrett, it is more expensive than your chains like Iceland or Tesco Metro. Sad but true. The prices were NOT terrible, but more than I felt like spending. On a day I feel like treating myself, however, I will definitely go back. Also, as a note, I heard one member of the staff advising a customer on nutrition, and I think he gave some good suggestions. Basic, at least in my mind which tends to have a nutrition fix, but not something all people think about - whole grain instead of white bread and potatoes, honey instead of sugar, etc. Sum it up in one word? Knowledgeable. In two? Knowledgeable and helpful. I'm going to have to go back. The only reason I knocked it down a star I price is because it's more expensive than general grocery stores, but that's always the case in this sad sad world. Woe is us poor organic food lovers.

When it comes to health food stores I'm very picky. That's because I've been studying herbal…read moreformulas, complementary medicine etc for years, I have an obsession with health food stores and have visited them in dozens of countries and cities, from Los Angeles to Spain to South London. Baldwins is absolutelyTHE best health food store in the UK in my experience. Amazing choice of herbs, tinctures, supplements and other health care products including an extremely reliable, high-quality and reasonably-priced range of raw Chinese and Indian herbs/barks. Utterly fantastic. http://www.facebook.com/preciouswilliamswriter

This is an outpost of a Sicilian grocery store. They have fresh juices, a coffee bar and Italian…read moregroceries. We picked up the makings of two lovely breakfasts. Italian-speaking staff were the cherry on the sundae. Even the décor contributes to the experience.

Stopped in for a quick snack and a coffee to help recover after the flight in. This shop was…read moreexactly what I needed. Had a perfect mocha paired with a jam filled donut baked at the St John Bakery. Everything was absolutely perfect. The raspberry jam paired perfectly with the mocha without being too overly sweet. Overall this shop would be a perfect stop for lighter fare, fresh baked bread, and they also carry a fair diverse selection of wine for a small shop. Certainly worth the stop in the area. It's located right in the center of a well traveled shopping area next to Waterloo. The outdoor seating made for a great place to enjoy it all despite it being just a touch drizzly.

This is quite possibly my favorite find during my stay in London…read more Greensmiths is deceptively small from the outside. My friend wanted to come in because she was starving and wanted to get something from the display windows. We found a cute little bakery area and a butchers area, in which we proceeded to order a couple baked goods to satiate our hunger. There was some ground meat with a crust on the outside that was absolutely fantastic. The mince pies were okay, but I might just not be used to the taste of mince pie (I'm still not sure what it should taste like..). Then we noticed stairs! There was a plethora of other things to see. Fresh produce, coffee shop, extensive wine collection, groceries, and a restaurant! I loved the little restaurant hidden in the store. It was obviously the place to have a quiet lunch with friends. The atmosphere was relaxed. If I didn't live an ocean and some thousands of miles away, I would love to spend my afternoons here sipping on coffee and enjoying a meal with friends. Amongst four of us, we shared a turkey and cranberry sandwich, mushroom risotto, salad, and squash appetizer. The food was light, healthy, and filling. I could tell a great amount of care went into picking fresh ingredients. Greensmiths has a very young and happy vibe to it. I loved coming in here and I loved browsing around. Definitely a place I would frequent if I could!

Beautiful coffee shop Highly recommended…read more Good coffee Great service They serve pastries and a huge selection of chocolate. In the middle of the City of London is a great place to unwind

I have to say, I'm pretty impressed with not only how this place has survived over the years, but…read moreevolved into a full-blown sit-down café, complete with sweets and treats to compliment their strong Greek coffee. They even have the fanciest gift boxes you've ever seen outside of Fortnum & Mason. Despite once having been solely a chocolate shop, the interior gives off some posh vibes that invite you to stay awhile. Weather permitting, they also have outdoor seating for some ultimate people-watching. The coffee itself could use some improvement, but overall, it isn't terrible. They serve it with a side of chocolates, so you could chew on the sweet merchandise to cut through the bitterness of the overly-roasted java. Service isn't always the fastest if you're sitting down to eat or drink, but it's more of a "come in and stay awhile" kind of place, anyway. If you are coming in to stay a while, however, expect to pay a lot more than the price of your coffee. My £3.60 oat flat white somehow turned into £6.36 when I got my bill. Considering everything you're getting in one stop, as well as the touristy area it's in, however, you could do worse. They even have a washroom, which - if you're familiar with this part of town - can be a Godsend.

This man rocks my world…read more I've quite inadvertently started setting him challenges which have included: "Mark, I want a hare." "Mark, I want a box full of angry crayfish" "Mark, I want something for dinner but I don't know what. Be a good chap and get me something tasty?" "Mark, I want foie gras. Not cheap sh*tty stuff in a jar, I want big hunks of liver." "Mark, I'm redecorating my flat and want some wine boxes because I'm a little bit boho and I can't afford shelves at the moment because I spend all my money on foie gras." He must hate me by now, but he always delivers (quite literally...) Plus the girls in the office all fancy him.

LOVE this dude. Seriously. London was crying out for something like this. Because really, we're all…read morelazy. We want the fresh seafood, but are we willing to get up at 3am for it? Nope. I live pretty near Billingsgate. Have done for about 8 years. I've been once. I went for an article I was writing and had a great time (met a fisherman who hated fish - go figure), but once was enough for me. I do not do well with 6am starts. And the last thing I feel like pre-coffee is buying seafood. But I like cooking. I like making tasty things. I like having fresh food that didn't cost the earth in the supermarket (although my local fishmonger is also awesome). I basically want all the good stuff, delivered to my door. Marky Market does that. Not just to your door, but to your office too. I live so close to Billingsgate that I'd have had a very early wake-up call (Mark starts his day at 2:30 am - I'm not even asleep by then a lot of the time). So Qype laughed at me when I got half a kilo of samphire delivered to their office. I made tasty salads with crayfish for a party, everyone was impressed. Even shared some in the pub with some other Qypers. They were happy too. I'll use Marky Market for any special occasion. If you don't like early starts and you like tasty food, you should too.

OK, there`s now a cheese stall at the market. The guy used to run the same stall at Town and…read moreCountry Farmers, the Oval churchyard. He`s funny, friendly, forthcoming and his Somerset cheese sandwiches are the best. He funnily enough lives in Kent. Guy had a falling-out with T&C which encouraged too much competition at the Oval Farmers, and so the trader has come to Brixton. Believe me, you have never tasted cheese toasties this good in your life. Farmhouse Somerset cheddar....with tomatoe and/or garlic/leeks on the best toasted rye I`ve had in ages. You can also buy chunks of the cheese at the stall. The man works like a beaver....hooking up a generator so the cheese stays cold and the sandwiches grill hot. And they are really hot...I mean, that cheese permeates. I always so no, because they are so filling; but whenever I happen to be in Brixton on a Sunday morning, I make for the market; chat to the trader; and buy a toastie. £3 for a massive (should I say American-size?) sandwich. Sunday only 10am - 2pm. Tell him Sandra sent you!

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.

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.