Cheap and gets the job done... When you're a broke college…read morestudent interning abroud with little to no financial status/ aid, you could say Sainsbury's was my friend! Despite the tiny shop always being full and a bit messy you can depend on their products! From peanut butter to English strawberries you can always find your latest cravings (except for Hot Cheetos apparently that's just an American thing )! Good staff! Easy access!

I was staying at the Staybridge Suites across the Park and got the groceries I needed during my…read morestay. It was conveniently located by the outside the station. Pretty limited in selection but got to experience how the locals get food if they're in a hurry.

Lovely little grocery and cafe on the corner of Vauxhall Grove and Bonnington Square. Everyone is…read moresweet and the food is delicious. They offer espresso drinks (hot/iced), bottled sodas, waters, beers. There is usually a fresh baked pastry or two on the counter. The grocery section has jarred foods and sauces, dry pastas, grains, fresh produce, bread. There is a reach in freezer with cups of Gelato ice cream from a local company called Gelupo. I had the Sour Cherry Riccotta and the Bitter Chocolate. Both were to die for. Chocolate will never be the same for me again after this cup. I will have dreams with it for years to come. They sell chocolate bars as well. The Rococco ones are made in London. Perfect small gift to bring home with you. There are about 10 tables outside plus few benches and picnic tables across the street. There is a wonderful community garden also across the street with additional seating and lovely shaded areas to relax in. Italo offers free WiFi for it's customers, by the way. Ask for the code or look for it in chalk on the walls. I believe they open around 11am and close around 6 or 7pm but it really depends on the volume of sales for the day. Wonderful place with wonderful people. We enjoyed our time spent here very much. Thank you Italo.

Absolutely fabulous food and drink in a lovely quiet surrounding. The food is made fresh (had a…read morecheese sandwich, with a cheese recommended by the assistant, based on my request for a strong medium hard), my friends had a sausage & cheese and a ham & cheese each, topped off with lovely custard tarts. Coffee all good, and set us up well for a quick play on the swings in the small square opposite. The inside feels a little dark and close, but the seats on the pavement outside are what make this a 5 star cafe. Visit on a sunny Saturday morning.

First and foremost, if you're coming here for lunch in the middle of the work day, understand that…read moreit's not going to be cheap. If you want anything beyond a main, you'll be paying more than 6. The food is solid - pastas and salads nice, sandwiches better than what you'll get out of a Tesco pack or up the road at Henri's. The desserts are excellent, as well. Be prepared for a sugar crash after lunch, of course, but so worth it. Regarding service, think good cop, bad cop. Usually one really nice guy working, and one grump who takes some massaging. If you're in a bad mood, these guys typically won't make it any better, and you may want to take a pass on the place. If you're in a good mood, this is a great spot for lunch. Coffe is crap - don't bother. There's no genuinely good coffee in Oval area, so just get a Nespresso for the office and stop trying to find it at indy places like this. Finally, don't forget that this place is pretty pricey for a lunch spot. Big portions, good taste, but expensive.

Terrible coffee, even the Americano tasted like dust. The…read moreham and cheese croissant was tasteless and expensive, and the cheese wasn't melted. I could tell by the way the keep their coffee machine the have no idea what they are doing. Stay away.

We ate dinner there last night and really enjoyed it. Our server was a very sweet-natured young…read moreguy and we enjoyed talking to him. My husband ordered a pasta with mushrooms dish and he said it was very good, although the portion was small. I had the vegetarian lasagna - and not only was it really delicious, but it was also a very substantial serving. The interior was incredibly hot when we entered, so we took advantage of the good weather and sat at one of the outdoor tables.

Originally this deli style shop, started with a stall at the glorious Borough Market, but business…read morehas been good, and now theyve opened a shop in Pimlico, and it is beyond yummy, if you pop by at lunch time, you can have a pick of the freshest loveliest ingredients to have in your sandwich, what's more, they have tasting trays of all the delicious food they sell, it is a great way to get you purchasing not only a sandwich, but some home made sun dried tomatoes, to actually make your own gastronomic experience at home. Slightly expensive, the place has simple décor, and a great selection of wines. Its really close to the Pimlico Tube.

Longingly I admired the meats and cheeses in at the deli counter,…read moreAnd and I examined the endless goods imported from Italy. Boxes of sundry quality pasta, jars of pesto, and cans of olives - Each item was arranged on shelves in an organized manner. Laughed to myself when the guy who ran the shop began to sing Lilting songs of Italian origin, As I found his slightly irreverent manner charming. Still, nothing seemed so special that I would call this place extraordinary. Could be a good place to pick up some Italian imports If you're feeling like some Italian grocer goodness Look here, but expect some of the same items as Tesco. I found this place to have a certain charm Although the merchandise was not 100% unusual.

Natale is a gem of a person, known him for close to twenty years now. His stock is as authentic as…read morehe is, caters to entry level pretensions just as well too, and he has the shopper's best interests to heart complete with how-tos even over the phone. Great guy, great salumeria.

Prices very good. Sometimes really true bargains. Try to shop here if nearby compared to other…read morecompetitors.

There are very few shops and supermarkets around Waterloo Station which makes this store a good…read moreaddition to the area. The Sainsbury's opposite the station is overpriced and can get a bit boring at times as they are limited to what they stock. Take a walk down Lower Marsh and you will discover a large Iceland hidden away. Their prices remain the same regardless of their location. Save yourself a bundle and pop down there to grab your lunch stuff instead of Sainsbury's. No need for me to spend a fortune on household items when they are around the corner. On the plus side, because they are not by Waterloo Station's entrance, they are never as busy as you'd expect which makes shopping there extremely relaxing!

Wonderful authentic Italian deli with the most amazing fresh and unusual food, some of which can be…read morefound at their adjoining restaurant next door for dine-in higher prices. Things like octopus salad and Sardinian fregola salad (the owners are Sardinian) are available. They also have huge chicken Milanese, chargrilled salmon and flattened chargrilled turkey breast oh and don't forget the broccoli, cooked from raw with garlic and a bit of chilli. All of these things sell out very quickly so get there early before the lunch queue starts at 12! The bread for the sandwiches which are made to order in front of you comes from Sally Clarke bakery so you know the quality will be good. Great coffee too and an amazing selection of biscuits, wine, pasta, a truly exciting italian/Sardinian shopping experience by owners who have had three restaurants in the area for many years so seem to know what their customers want.

This upscale market offers a wide selection of Italian and Sardinian wines; cured meats and smoked…read morefish; cheeses; biscuits, breads, and crackers; imported olive oils and vinegars; dried pasta, rice, and semolina; dried chillies, porcini mushrooms, and beans; homemade sauces; packaged sweets; prepared salads; and sandwiches made to order. You'll find everything you need to prepare an Italian feast. You can browse at your leisure, call in advance to place an order for pickup, or request free home delivery to Belgravia, Pimlico, and Chelsea.

This branch of (Little?) Waitrose is located fairly close to Victoria and Cardinal Walk, on…read moreVictoria Street. The store its-self is quite large, much larger than most LittleWaitrose stores I've seen in the past, including ones local to my home such as Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Spinningfields, this store is in a way similar to a foreign style supermarket in terms of size, bigger than a convenience store, but smaller than an average supermarket. The stock range was OK - range of most item was small such as gluten-free and ready to eat food, perhaps this was because of the time of night I visited or the fact they are trying to offer a small amount of more things, such as having a selection of sandwiches and a selection of other snacks rather than a larger selection of sandwiches. They even had a sushi bar in the store, and with all due respect, I honestly don't know if it is needed in a store of its' size and the nature of the store. They also didn't sell Coca-Cola Zero, which I wanted to buy as I had a voucher which expires soon. The staff didn't seem as friendly as other Waitrose stores, they were just okay. Satisfactory store in a decent location to warrant a two-star rating.

Victoria Street could easily accommodate another Little Waitrose nearby. Great quality produce, but…read morethe store suffers from epic mid week lunch time queues. Monday mid morning the weekend fresh produce nearing its date stamp is reduced, so good bargains to be had.

This location doesn't open until 11 on Sundays. Thats right folks ELEVEN! Gosh forbid someone wants…read moresome breakfast or something. Once I found that out I will no longer shop here. I'm not going to support a business too lazy to be open early. ALSO they close at 1700!! Yes folks SEVENTEEN HUNDRED (or FIVE for you civilians). Luckily there's another Sainsburys just up the road open normal hours.

I knew before we even landed in London we'd have 3 options without a block radius of our flat to…read moreshop for groceries. There is a Little Waitrose & Tesco Express- both would be considered more of convenient store markets. But, this Sainsbury's location is what you'd actually call a real grocery store. AND I LOVED IT!! This location is brightly lit with the 24 Bus stop right in front. A very good size. As you enter- there's a cash machine (ATM) to the left and the hot food department to the right. This is where you can buy the baked chickens and even create your own pizzas!! This section is also where you'll find the Grab & Go meals. Grab & Go is very popular here in London. You can pick from varieties of chips/ juices, waters, sodas/ and sandwiches or pasties (empanadas). As you continue walking into the store- the magazine section to the left. Self check out tills to the right and beyond that- regular cash registers. Either way, if you're paying with a U.S. card with a chip- you'll most likely need an employee to print out the the receipt for you to sign. Continue walking and you'll have the fresh produce section. Then past this- the freezer & refrigerated aisles. We stopped by these aisles tons of times! We took advantage of their microwaveable meals. I was a big fan of the Steak & Mash combo. The meat chunks were very tender, the stew was tasty and thick. The Mash was creamy & buttery. Another microwaveable meal I enjoyed was the spaghetti carbonara!! Did not disappoint!! We bought slices of cold cuts, Baby Bel cheese wheels, & chive crackers for snacky snacks. There's a huge selection of wines, beers, & hard liquors. Heck, we even bought Modelo! Everyday besides Sunday (closes 5pm) this Pimlico location closes at 11pm. Staff is really nice and I think there's underground parking....

Our last two days in London, we went for breakfast at Kennington Lane Cafe. Even though our B&B…read moreserved a full English breakfast, my husband wanted to go out for breakfast. He had looked up restaurants that served a full English breakfast, and Kennington Lane Cafe was highly regarded, and it happened to be a few minutes away from our B&B. We loved our breakfast so much that we went back a second day. What I liked about the menu was that is was easy to create exactly what you wanted. You could order a set breakfast (and easily add on extra sides), or you could pick and choose what you wanted, and make the breakfast as small or as large as needed to match your appetite. The breakfast I created had a small steak, fried mushrooms and tomatoes, and bubble and squeak. Delicious! I don't have an itemized bill of exactly what we ordered and the price of each item, but the totals on my credit card bill are £20.89 the first day and £20.50 the second day, and each bill included breakfast and coffee for two. Essentially, you can get a full breakfast for £10 -- a fantastic deal. [Yelp collections: Europe 2024; London, England; Poor and hungry?]

My first ever English breakfast. The lady that helped me was very friendly and helpful. I really…read moreenjoyed my breakfast and it was a good source of energy for a long day of walking. The breakfast came with choice of tea or coffee. I got the breakfast tea and it was nice.