The best shop in the uk and perhaps the world. I got a falafel wrap here like 3 or 4 years ago and…read moreI think about it twice every day because it was the most delicious thing I have ever eaten. All of the employees deserve a nobel prize for their contributions to humanity

Are you in need of a place where you can both indulge in a delicious Middle-Eastern wrap and…read morebreast-feed your baby? - Well, then you should come to Phoenicia! Phoenicia is a lot: it's a supermarket, a butcher, a quick-lunch place, as well as a place where you can come to and have a lovely chat with a friend while eating away at their delicious selection of baklava. As for the wraps/sandwiches, there are basically two choices: the Lebanese wrap (a plain flat-bread wrap) or the Moroccan wrap (a flat-bread with spinach inside). Once you've made this difficult choice, you have to make more choices...you can fill your wrap with salads (such as tabbouleh), spreads (such as humous) and meats (such as spicy chicken or merguez). But, if you don't want to choose, you might as well order two kinds of wraps as the prices of one is very reasonable. Later, you may want to top it all off with a nice baklava, which you might even get for free if you're really nice. In fact, speaking of nice, the service here is super-friendly. Everyone is very polite and they bring your food to the table... After your lunch (or whatever you've had) you should go check out their supermarket...you will basically find here anything you need. They also have a very nice selection of organic products.

Great food and service! Prices are as good as the food. Try the chicken tikka sandwich, scrambled…read moreeggs, bacon and toast, ham croissant or ask for a toasted Nutella croissant. Great little local place with free wifi. Just ask for password when you come in.

This cafe is run by a really friendly man from Kosovo called Lulzim. The service is really good,…read moreand they have the traditional albanian/turkish food burek. The sandwiches and drinks are really tasty. The cafe is a little more pricey than others in the area, but the decor is really nice, there is a big television inside and outdoor seating.

I really liked 202 in Notting Hill, and I found the whole experience of eating within the space of…read morea gift, furniture and clothes shop to be highly enjoyable, but I can't help but feel a little sceptical of the premise. It's like someone said; 'OK, we are surrounded by rich West Londoners - how can we get them to spend the most money possible? Lets offer them an enviable lifestyle while they eat, and then they will spend their money TWO times over, rather than just once!' I was almost worried that they were going to offer me a property brochure with 202 houses for sale rather than the dessert menu. That's my only complaint. And if I were rich enough to take advantage of this shop to it's full extent, then I definitely would. Nicole Fahri's tasteful eye has cast itself over every square inch of this shop. To the front of the shop is home furnishings, laid out in a way in such a way that for a very brief moment, you could dream that this was your living room; tastefully furnished with a few quirky artefact's thrown in. I loved her miniature model French CV cars. Downstairs is mainly clothes, again, I coveted everything. Upstairs is where all the beautiful people eat. The menu is comprehensive and spans through Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch and Dinner, and comes with a well chosen wine menu. The penny pinching cynic in me was won over - especially when I realised that I can shop between courses - result!

This hip little cafe features a small retail shop in the front and a large dining room packed with…read moretables in the back. We came on a weekend afternoon and had to wait around 30 minutes for brunch. The place was very busy and you could see the waiters rushing around to serve each table. The service was pretty minimal after we placed our orders. They leave a large bottle of water on your table so you can refill water yourself. There was a good mix of traditional brunch options and trendier, healthier options. I was craving something sweet and unhealthy so I ordered the pancakes. It came with lots of cream on top satisfied my sweet tooth. I tried my friend's sweet potato and chorizo hash, but it tasted very average. The ingredients used in their food seemed fresh. Overall, the food wasn't good enough to make me want to visit again, but it wasn't bad by any means.

I've had a meeting in West Kensington and as usual I was way too early...so I decided to go over my…read morespeech at a local Starbucks or so...but luckily I walked by this little gem of indy coffee shop. The atmosphere is really nice and there's plenty of seatings - big community tables, small tables and high-tables that allow you to look out of the window. I didn't pay much attention to the food selection, but there was quite a nice array of different beverages - cold and warm alike. The only downside for me was that it was packed with Mommies and their screaming kids...but I just plugged in my earphones and tuned out the whining noises. Try it out, it's for sure refreshingly different from the nearby Cafe Rouge...

Lovely place. Stumbled upon it on the way to Westfield at Sheppards bush. Atmosphere is very cozy…read more You find yourself feeling right at home on the wooden tables/benches. The pastries and freshly baked goods are spread all over the counter in neat arrangements. Most of the cakes are displayed at the window and really make passerbyers salivate. The place is also family friendly with a change table across the toilet and toys around the eating area. On my first visit, I had one of the best hot chocolate I've ever had. The eggs benedict was a decent portion size and satisfying on a cold winter day. The day right after I couldn't help but go there again and had a generously filled smoked salmon crepe filled with cream cheese. Definitely will make this a local fav of mine!

I stopped in here for lunch today and got the vegan roasted butternut squash plate and spinach…read moresalad for takeaway. The squash was roasted very well, with earthy, savoury mushrooms in a pesto sauce. The salad was a good-sized portion and tasty as well. Very nice counter staff.

I live around the corner and tend to go at least once a week. Totally love this place! Their…read morefocaccia is delicious and they've never failed my boyfriend with their weekly specials (think roasted salmon or homemade gnocchi) Best coffee around as well.

At lunchtime, I sometimes aimlessly wander around Goodge Street / Tottenham Court Road / Charlotte…read moreStreet in a fog of hunger, unable to decide what to eat, until I end up at one of my three fallback choices - Pret / Eat / Itsu. Today, I fought back against the hunger and wandered in Abokado, which is slightly outside my 500 yard wandering radius. Boy, I'm glad I did. Their offering is similar to Itsu; boxes of sushi, big tubs of soup and fruit juices, but they manage to deliver the same massive portion for about £2-3 cheaper. WIN. I grabbed a 'Simply Salmon' box (salmon sashimi, nigiri and maki) and a sweet chilli, salmon and fresh dill shwrap (same concept as a hand roll). Everything has the calorie, saturated fat and total fat count listed next to it on the shelf and by the looks of it, it was all fairly healthy. What did it all taste like? Fresh goodness. The rice was on the right side of chewy and not like the crumbly rice you get in Pret's pre-packaged sushi. The salmon was lovely - not quite melt in your mouth, but not bad for a lunchtime joint. The sushi box came with a rocket and carrot salad and I have to say that the rocket was quite strong, almost too strong. But that's clearly Mother Nature's fault, not Abokado's.

If you are looking for a quick & healthy bite to eat, then this is the place to come…read more I bought the salmon sashimi box with veggie dumpling soup, some fresh berry juice and popcorn. The salmon sashimi box comes with a salad (I didn't really want the salad just the salmon) it was good nevertheless, the salmon was a little warm, but that could have been down to having the soup on top =D The soup was really nice, to describe: miso, with veg and dumplings. Really filling and quite tasty. The juice was very random, it is fresh, so you do need to shake it up a few times, not sure if I am a huge fan of the juice, but it's cheaper than an innocent smoothie =) My order came to £11, which tbh put me off slightly, I would have preferred a meal at Wagamama if there was one near by :) not a cheap lunch if that's what you are after.

Wow, the other reviewers really have a high expectation! I think Pret is great at being what it is…read moreand I don't find their sandwiches particularly unimaginative. Sure, there's the standard Egg Mayo with Cress and a Pret Pickle and Smoked Salmon, but once you get past the standards, there are some really great sandwiches in that cooler. Try the Red Pepper Tapenade & Soft Cheese or the tasty Crunchy Humous Bloomer or even a Sweet Chilli Crayfish & Mango Bloomer. I really love their salads, especially the No Bread Crayfish & Avocado since I'm on a low carb eating regime. It's just.. delicious. As for the coffee, I find Pret to be better than the Starbuckses of the world. First, it's organic milk. And second, it's just better roasted. It always seems to taste better to me. Did I mention it's also inexpensive. Sandwich, drink and bag of chips (they have some very unique flavors) is under £8. There are a couple of Prets in the Canada Square shopping centre, but the ones I have patronized are all the same. Take-away only with no seating and no free wifi of their own. Which is fine because the Canada Square wifi usually works okay.

Just like all Pret a Mangers, the fare was pretty expected. A slew of sandwiches, salads, and…read moredrinks. Pret is a surefire way to make sure you get consistently edible, unimaginative food. But at least it's consistent, cheap and fast.

I have to admit, I was very sceptical when this shop opened in Muswell Hill not long ago: frozen…read moreconvenience food - seriously? On top of it, they come along with this cheezy-sounding marketing splur: "On every COOK dish you'll find the name of the chef who prepared your food." Yet, sceptical or not, my curiosity outweighed and so I popped in the other day and browsed their selection. The folks in the store were very friendly and offered samplings, which is always a nice touch. I then asked someone for a recommendation and the she told me that I should try the "Moroccan Harissa Chicken" and the "Minted Couscous" on the side. And so I followed her advise, as well as the cooking instructions on the packaging later at home. And let me tell you, I was seriously surprised as how good this tasted. Indeed, the folks at Cook are definitely staying true to their motto: "Our food looks and tastes homemade (maybe even a bit better!)" I'm convinced of this great concept and I'm planning a trip to the Cook store in Muswell Hill as I'm typing this. It might be not as affordable as the stuff you get at Coop or Sainsbury's, but it tastes so much better!

The Cook range of gourmet frozen food stores opened in my neck of the woods in Surrey in 1997…read more However, I noticed recently that their store in Epsom has shut and was a little worried about the future of the business So, I was happy to see they seem to be going strong in Muswell Hill when I was here for a UYE at Chooks today. They carry the same range of frozen meals and ready to eat snacks. They're always innovating and I interested to see a range of Indian dishes today I have tried some of their frozen desserts, which were great. Today, I contented myself with some bags of satay peanuts after my large meal at Chooks