When in London, afternoon tea is a must…read more I booked a reservation with Fortnum & Mason a few months in advance but when we arrived on a Sunday at 12:30PM, there seemed to be plenty of open tables available. A live pianist played in the front entrance. Staff were kind and proper. They offered to hang our coats in the closet. Afternoon Tea came with refillable teas, sandwiches, scones, and desserts. A Savory Afternoon Tea was an option as well, which doesn't have any sweets. I enjoyed all of the sandwiches. Everything was equally delicious, except the Cucumber and Lemon Mint. The Suffolk Ham with English Mustard had a nice kick. The Egg Mayonnaise was a classic for me. The Coronation Chicken was a mini chicken salad in a sandwich. The Kames Bay Trout with dill Cream Cheese is a great combination. I'm not a huge scone person, but the savory scones were very good. The Fortnum Strawberry Preserve was our favorite. For the desserts, my favorite was the Dark Chocolate with Hazelnut Praline. The Hazelnut Praline cookie bottom was airy and crisp. The chocolate inside was a light mousse. All of the desserts were extremely fragrant. The Rose Eclair and Orange Mousse played no games. I also liked the Treacle Tart because of its nutty flavor. I was incredibly full that I couldn't finish the Coconut Loaf, which was my least favorite. For the price of £85 per person, it was well worth the experience and the quality of the food and the service. Treat yourself!

This was not just food. This was not just an experience of a lifetime. This was pure, unadulterated…read moreimmersion into the British Culture. The food here was fantastic and nothing I had experienced before. I'm obviously not one who partakes in Tea Parties all that often. But holy cow did this blow me away. The ambiance was upscale. You felt like a royal family while dining and eating the queen's favorite finger foods. The service was unfortunately subpar. But the whole experience is one of the few that can overshadow that fact. It's expensive. But well worth the price of admission.

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.

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!

One bite of the sausage roll and I started to have a mad craving for a beer lol. Soo juicy from the…read morefat! A little too rich for me actually, but those who are true carnivores would very much enjoy it. Subtle seasoning taste to it (could've had a tad more). Wished the pastry crust had more of a crisp also but let's be real the main role of it is just to prevent greasy fingers lol. Review is specifically for the stand at Borough Market. Several people in the queue on a weekday late afternoon and the queue went fairly quickly.

This was a spot on a foodie tour…read more We got sausage rolls and shared them. They were so good and the sausage was very fresh tasting. The outside was flakey and just yummy! After I finished my portion the glutton in me wanted more. Definitely recommend stopping here.

Tip: You must visit this food hall. It's awesome!…read more You know what? When there's a listing for a department store food hall, you know that it's good. No, not good. Fantastic! I was at this food hall in December 2013. It's located on the ground floor of this large department store. The displays are extremely fancy and captivating. I recall seeing mini cakes that looked yummy. Even the fruit in the display case, as in apples, pears, and more, looked amazing and in pristine condition. The pastries looked scrumptious. I could smell the croissants! You can get sandwiches, from egg salad to lobster rolls. Feel like steak and chips? Yep, you can get them here, too. I frankly couldn't tell you what you can't get here. I felt like a dream seeing so much good food, but it wasn't. It's definitely worth a visit, whether you end up browsing like me because the prices were steep or you end up splurging. There was a wine section that had shiny bottles of fancy wine varieties. You could get cheese to complement your wine. Everything in this store looked beautiful and elegant. I would do a few things differently when I return to this food hall: - I'd do afternoon tea. I'd actually splurge to experience tea here because I didn't realize that I could until after my Harrods visit. - I'd find a hotel room with a fridge, so I could bring back pastries, macarons, sandwiches, and more. - I'd dine here to experience the entire food hall experience instead of dining at a restaurant within Harrods. The more I reminisce about where I've been in London, I want to return! (55)

On our last full day in London, we went to the Harrods Food Hall for lunch. The food hall sells…read moreall sorts of quality wares -- meats and cheeses, fresh produce, baked goods, wine, etc. You can also purchase meals to go and deli items, and we each bought a baguette sandwich and a bottle of water. Normally I wouldn't buy bottled water, but I couldn't resist -- this water was so pretty and looked so refreshing, with pieces of fruit in it. (We bought one with cucumber and one with bright pink dragon fruit.) For two sandwiches and two bottles of water, it came to £28.50. Not particularly inexpensive with the currency conversion (ouch!) but much cheaper than going out for lunch. Also, the sandwiches were delicious! It's a shame that we couldn't find the food hall when we had first visited Harrods two days prior. [Yelp collections: Europe 2024; London, England]

Great breakfast spot. Come early as this place gets busy. Cappuccino was excellent, great ambience…read more Cumberland sausage sandwich and the scrambled eggs were very tasty. If you need some cheese and organic groceries post- meal they have you covered!

My favorite breakfast of brunch spot in Marlyebone area. The feeling of sitting in the middle of a…read moregrocery store is curious and fun. It feels like you're in London. The David Mellor designs and made cutlery is a bonus.

I used to live in the States and miss the Whole Foods there. I don't live close to one but was…read morepassing this location and I love how well laid out it is. They have so many brands, wide aisles and well displayed items. They have a great variety of healthy snack alternatives and gluten free options, which I need. They also have lots of different peanut butters to choose from which is fab. The fresh food options are good too. Just like in the US, there are lots of hot dishes and cold meal options to choose from in the self-serve area. Healthy options and some favourites, like mac & cheese and even cod bites! Highly recommend and not everything is as expensive as I expected so it's definitely worth checking their sales. Their soups are great too!

Whole Foods Market's largest location in London in Kensington, opened in 2007 in an 80,000 square…read morefeet unit, spanning multiple floors in a previously Barkers Department store. The store is really impressive and has a great selection of high-quality products with a shopping environment that is both clean and welcoming, the prices are high for sure with Whole Foods being more of a premium brand so you wouldn't want to do a whole weekly shop here, but if you're looking for some interesting, unique or high-end products this place can certainly do the job. Despite the size of the store, it was well laid out and easy to find what I was looking for without the need for staff assistance there was also a dedicated area for Amazon orders and returns, with Amazon of course owning Whole Foods. The Kensington Kitchen, Wine Bar and unique food offerings make this a nice place to shop. 4*

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

Perhaps the shortest review I will ever write, but in spite of not having tried anything else in…read morethis deli, I have to recommend it for the coffee. At £2.90, it's the highest-quality cheap coffee you'll drink in London. No sugar necessary. The vibe is cozy and relaxed, and the menu abounds with plenty of options to satisfy your appetite, and whilst I can't speak to the quality, those pastries do look pretty legit.

Everything I had was good but I felt a bit odd paying 9 quid for a small bowl of yoghurt and…read moreberries. The cup that they gave me for my tea also really bothered me because it did not have a handle and I was always worried about spilling hot liquid on myself because I couldn't grip the cup properly.

Great place to try anything from Kangaroo to crocodile to Zebra meat that is ethically harvested (I…read moredoubt they'll be in Borough Market otherwise). You can also find cooked food available at the market. I tried their games burgers and enjoyed them. Repeat: Yes