Discover a world of indulgence indeed!…read more When I first came across this little shop, I was completely taken aback by how charming and delightful it is. However, the selling point here is indiscriminately the owner (Stuart) who is supremely passionate, knowledgeable and bloody friendly. The products on offer are a journey for your tastebuds. I'm particularly keen on the handmade truffles made to order - pistachio is my particular favourite. Have a word with Stuart and he will be really good at sussing out what is apt for you. I really love the quality of the hot chocolate and coffee on offer here. Lots of flavour and depth. Plus I get my speciality pistachio coffee! I adore the 90 and 100 percent bars and this time around I found mulled wine, cumin and tangerine and sea salt truffles which just put a smile on my face. Verdict: well worth travelling to a little nook in West Hampstead for

Cute little shop selling all of one's childhood favourite penny sweets!! (Cola bottles, strawberry…read morefoam, gobsmackers etc) Part of a small franchised chain. Also sells packaged chocolates and related food gifts. A nice addition to the high street.

If you're a chocolate lover like myself, Leonidas is the perfect place to self indulge! This…read moreBelgian chocolate superstore offers hundreds of treats to choose from. I came here to get a gift for my roommate and spent a long time deciding due to the amount of flavours available. The chocolate menu ranges from fresh butter creams, dark and milk chocolates and marzipan fruits, etc. I ended up buying my roommate a box of the champagne truffles and a treat for myself!

This was the best place to buy chocolates in London in my opinion. I went there recently, although…read morestill good, i don't feel the quality is what it once was. I suspect it might have changed hands.

I must confess that I was expecting more, taste and depth wise (of the milk chocolate)…read more I walked in and it was ooh ah ... but have had better ... Makes for a handsome gift ... packaging, etc.

I totally impulse bought like 5 trays of chocolates, and I'm not even sorry…read more We managed to miss our train by about 2 seconds so had half an hour to kill, so I decided to go have a wander and look in Hotel Chocolate at their Easter range. As ever though, the siren call of the 6 packs of chocolates all displayed by filling type defeated me. I got a good variety of chocolates, and I knew I'd like them all, since they weren't fruity, alcoholic, or praline. They even have a peanut butter one - it's not a very strong PB taste but still, pretty tasty. So for all the trays of chocolates, it was about £13. They do a 5% student discount, too. My wait for the train flew by, and the journey home was delicious :)

I ordered flowers from New York for a couple friends of mine. I requested a picture before delivery…read morebecause I've had bad experiences with international florists in the past. The bouquet was true to the website and I'm really happy. Shaila did a great job and I would love to use Avalon again in the future.

Major rip off artists. My son and I went to pick up some flowers. We wanted just a few stems which…read moreelsewhere is usually £2-3 max. They charged me £10 for 3 stems and an ugly wrap. Pics attached. Don't trust them to help you as their main motive is to make sure you walk out with a big bill. The really sad part was the disgusting way they wrapped the flowers with no work ethic whatsoever. Watch out.

There is Lindt chocolate at Deli and Delights. I thought I saw this woman from a documentary about…read moreMI6 here. I was grooving to the Highgate frequency when I stopped in here to get a spinanch/hummus sandwhich and a soy shake, This store isn't that overpriced considering the location across the street from Highgate Wood. Deli and Delights has a nice selection of Blue Dragon soup, Seggiano sauce (makers of the best pesto sauce around) and loads of expensive chocolates. I felt fabulous shopping here.

Well we're not in Kansas (or Manchester or Brixton or Hull) anymore…read more You know you're growing up to be part of a demographic where you've found a shop local to you that sells your favourite vegan raw basil pesto. (I'm not actually vegan; the pesto is just wonderful!) You know that you've found indulgence when you've found a shop that sells tea in pillows rather than bags. You know when you've found love when you've found a shop that sells organic lime and tequila marmalade. The place is just outside Highgate Underground station and one of the first places I shopped when I first moved here. The place is small, not particularly pretentious but very artisan and supplies more simple things such as a small selection of frozen foods and toiletries. I try not to come here as I do tend to raid the antipasti and the weird and wonderful marmalade. So much quality so much temptation and worth a visit.