There's something down to earth about Covent Garden that attracts a variety of healthy organic food…read morechains. Included in this trend is Holland and Barrett, a natural foods store that has everything from vitamins to trail mix. Acting almost as a hippy chic corner grocery store, Holland and Barrett is a go to place for those in the health foods know. They sell a variety of nutritional supplements that can be coupled with diet and exercise. The staff is very helpful and have a great knowledge of of the way the body is meant to function.

I like H&B because here you can find affordable prices for the same stuff that you get in Whole…read moreFoods (still, I love you Whole Foods) Nice nuts, dried fruits, vitamins, body oils and that clearspring miso soup that I cant live without.... Many 3x2 and BOGOF, check out for the offers!

I've never seen a Whole Foods or any other grocery store be such a warehouse. Fantastic! Bulk…read morefoods, organic produce, pretty good pizza, salad bar, etc.! Many people associate Whole Foods with organic - which it is, but not everything here is organic. So you have to have that expectation. The prepared foods are top-notch. Hot bar, salad bar, soups, and pizza are nice... not cheap at $12/lb, but you get what you pay for. If you're a Prime member, pay attention to the daily sales. You can get whole pizzas on the cheap as well as some wine sometimes. I'll be back!

Many foods are NOT organic. As another reviewer wrote...the shop lures the customers with the idea…read moreof organic and then offers products like non-organic fresh soups in plastic bottles. Since there is nothing else in Central London, they thrive...but...what a :((

My office had food catered from pure and I was really impressed in the quality and variety. I had…read morehalf a chicken fajitas wrap and half a chicken bacon Caesar. Both were delicious. I also had a cup of carrots with hummus which was a good healthy alternative to crisps.

Food: 4/5 Service: 4/5…read moreCleanliness: 4/5 Decor & Style: 4/5 The thai chicken curry was unique and tasty! The breakfast foods (forgot what I ordered) are not bad as well however I think it's overpriced. I love this neighborhood area.

We enjoyed our week stay in Covent Garden. We took full advantage of the Covent Garden Market,…read morevisiting in several occasions. The Market is picturesque with lovely flower carts by the entrances. Historically, Covent Gardens were the gardens for the convent. Today, the beautiful enclosed market hosts various vendors that change regularly. The market is a great way to connect with locals. We went to the market four times during our visit. On Sundays, various art vendors set up and we visited with a local fossil dealer and purchased a couple fossils. We loved our dinner in one of the nearby cafes. On Mondays, antique dealers set up and sell various treasures. My husband bought me a vintage bracelet. We also watched a quintet play in the atrium. We found a few reasonably priced souvenirs to take home for gifts. Plenty of great restaurants surround the Market. We ate at several places and enjoyed our meals. The Market always seems to be new and people were friendly.

Covent Garden is an area in West End with a collection of shops and restaurants. This is considered…read moreto be in the city of Westminster. All of the shops are high-end, luxury. Think Rodeo Drive in London. It's a fun area to visit and check out all of the amazing offerings that most probably can never afford lol. Another must-see for hitting tourist areas in the West End.

As Caren H. stated, one makes a commitment to work one four-hour shift monthly in order to maintain…read moremembership. Members receive a 10 percent discount on all store products. I think that the co-operative model is great. Ideally, folk in the neighborhood (and beyond) are invested in making the store theirs by working as a team, making decisions as a team, and so forth. The supermarket is still relatively new, so it would seem that changes to make TPS be most beneficial for those living and shopping in the 'hood, (and those from other areas of town that don't have TPS and come to Bloomsbury to shop) are still being made. If processed foods are on the shelf next to organic, and, therefore, more expensive products, then I could only imagine that feedback from the neighborhood dictated a need to stock the range. People will vote with their pocketbooks, and, in order to stay viable, TPS, I suspect, needs to provide less costly choices, too. Products I like: freshly baked bread, locally produced honey, hot food produced on-site, and lovely floral arrangements. *as of Dec. 2011 the member discount has risen to %20.

So, firmly ensconced in our new Kings Cross office and starting to explore…read more Lot's to like. Including the People's Supermarket. I saw the TV programme about it and firmly applaud the philosophy behind it. So when I rode past it on the way to work I thought I must take a peek. The veg looks great to me. Lots of great choices. from exotic tomatoes to lovely globe artichokes. Some of it doesn't look as neat and tidy as tesco but that's the point really. It's about getting good vegetables at a fair price. But that's where I get a little confused. The pricing here is a bit wild. I was tempted by a scotch egg until I saw they wanted £3 for it. I can get possibly the best scotch egg in London from HG Walter in Barons Court (must review that place, it's amazing) for £2. And it's hand made with free range british pork to an exceptionally high standard. This £3 version looked pale and hastily put together in comparisson and Iknow the ingredients couldn't have been better. So I bought a meal deal which consisted of a nice piece of quiche, a piece of fruit and a bottle of water for £2. Very reasonable. But beeing the greedy chops I am I supplimented with an innocuous looking tabbouleh and potato salad which didn't have a price. Got to the till. £3.99! I don't get it. Also, knowing from the TV show that the cooked food is cooked using stuff they can't shift from the fresh section (something I totally admire) I wondered if the prices could be a little cheaper for a lot of that stuff too. Those who sign up to help out for 2 hours a month get a 10% discount, but I wonder if that dents a big shop. All in all a wonderful idea and worth supporting. The cooked food by the way is very tasty. But I'm not sure about the fluctuating prices. Maybe that's just the way it has to be until it really finds its feet and increases its buying power. For now 3 stars will suffice but I will deffo be a regular because of the concept and intent. Now then, what am I supposed to put down for the price range???

During Christmas time, Convent Garden's Food Market is decorated beautifully and such a sight to…read moresee! The cute decor attracts tourists for a picture inside or outside of the market or at one of the red telephone booths located nearby! The market area is mostly covered by tall ceiling structures, giving a small reprieve if it's raining, but it has an open air feel. What's funny about this market is that you can find local options or favorites from back home. There's a shake shack right in the center of the market, but you can find smaller craft eateries spread around. There are also different places to get a cup of hot mulled wine or hot chocolate and you'll find the long lines for Ben's cookies nearby! If you are coming to Covent Garden via the tube, know that this tube station is a wreck! It's incredibly busy and unless you want to walk up an endless flight of stairs, you'll need to wait and pack in like sardines into the elevator.

We stopped by the market for a quick Sunday visit while weaving our way through the neighborhood…read more The market was lively with street performers, stalls selling trinkets, beautiful bars and restaurants alongside more permanent shops selling Belgian chocolates and more. It's a fun spot to peruse if you find yourself in the neighborhood.

Brilliant products and the loveliest staff ever! Do check out their Jasmine all-natural eau de…read moreparfum and their new range of natural nail polishes in amazing colours.

Pretty much pain-free hot bikini wax - excellent service as well. I was immediately and warmly…read moregreeted when I walked in the door, offered tea and water, before being calmly shown to the treatment room in the back of the store. The room is quite small and located right at the back of the shop, on the same level as the shop floor, so I'm not sure how restful a massage would be, but it was fine for a wax. My therapist was friendly but professional and put me at ease right away. I usually pay less for bikini waxing, but given the fact that it was so close to my office and the results were so good (did I mention PAIN FREE? I'm sitting here in NO PAIN, whereas I'd have tears pooling at the corner of my eyes by mid-afternoon, typically), I'd definitely go back again. The best part? ZERO UPSELLING or lecturing about how my skin is dry etc. etc. In fact, they didn't ONCE mention their products, which actually makes me want to go back to have a look and possibly shop there!

A very wide selection of veg and vegan food, including a hot bar. I ordered the zoodles with…read morehazelnuts and pesto and a mild cauliflower and chickpea curry. Hearty portion for 4.99 pounds and the tastes were great. Dinging a star for the mildly surly counter staff woman and the prices for everything else in the store are SO expensive. On a second visit, got the three cacao-based protein balls and each was so good!

Planet Organic on Torrington Place is not just an organic supermarket, but also offers a great…read morevalue for money lunch takeaway. There are tables and chairs inside as well, so you can take refuge from the cold as you have lunch from the takeaway boxes. A large box is about 5 pounds, and a small one is 3. They also have a juice bar with a large variety of organic juices and smoothies, as well as wheatgrass and various other supplements. The takeaway lunch has two sections, one with salads and fruit, and the other with cooked tofu, lentils and vegetables. If none of this whets your appetite, there are a range of ready made sandwiches, yogurts and fruits that you can pick up from the supermarket shelves. This is a healthy and good value lunch if you are eating in the business area, but can sometimes get quite crowded.

I really enjoy visiting this place every fortnight. The area is full of charm and is quite easily…read moreaccessible, and its a world away from soulless supermarkets and their value ranges of mush. This is real food, grown and sold by people with a real passion for what theyre producing. My particular favourites here are the lovely fresh knobbly fruit and vegetables - everything from basic spuids and carrots to parsnips and kale and a host inbetween. In terms of fruit theres top quality and actually taste-containing apples etc as well as more seasonal/exotic things like apricts and strawberries in the summer. I love the fact that you can just wander around at your leisure, and that you can try samples of things such as nice breads, real meats (their bacon and sausages are amazing, compared to the watery mush and beaks sold by some supermarkets) and cheeses and olives. Best of all the prices arent excessive and compare pretty well with supermarket prices for organic stuff. Also the food miles are minimal. Highly recommended.

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.