Strutton Ground Market is a small street market held on weekdays near the Victoria section of…read moreLondon. The market is named for the narrow cobblestone street that it is located on. It is one of the most centrally located street markets in London. The market mainly caters for local residents and the office population in the immediate Victoria Street area, selling food, groceries, books and clothing, but is becoming increasingly popular with tourists. My wife and I visited the Strutton Ground Market while we were on a trip to London in April 2019. We had just visited Westminster Abbey down the street, and my wife told me about a great street market that we could stop at for lunch. She had studied abroad in London and knew her way around the city pretty well. There were so many delicious-sounding food vendors that we had trouble picking. I decided to order from a Middle Eastern food vender called Falafel Zaki Zaki. I ordered "The Whole Shebang Wrap" which was stuffed with falafel, eggplant (aubergine), salad, hot peppers, pickled vegetables and white sauce. Just as I was about to take a picture of the delicious wrap, the vendor posed for the shot and had me cracking up. That wrap was so good!! My wife found a cool Indian street food vendor and ordered some Samosas and a side of Chicken with Rice. We ended up sharing all of our food and were very happy with our choices. We'll definitely stop again on our next trip to London.

For this area , a street food place has is really a great variety for what you pay for. I like the…read moremixture of shops and stalls to give you a very wide choice of options as well as , coffee and 2 shops one of them is selling dresses and the other one is selling shoes and slippers

It was foodie time at Borough Market on Tuesday (our last full day in London), and it was foodie…read moreheaven for me and my family. We enjoyed walking around and seeing a wide variety of food options! The whole market area was clean and organized when we got there at 9am. No lines yet. Long lines did start forming around 9:45am when the hot foods were ready but moved pretty quickly. We tried: * The Ginger Pig - Traditional Sausage Roll * Wild Mushroom Risotto - Spelt Risotto with Truffle Shavings * Turnips Greengrocer - Chocolate Covered Strawberries * The Black Pig - The Best One With Crackling * Turkish Deli - Turkish Delight & Turkish Coffee * Bread Ahead - Crème Brûlée Donut

Borough Market is a food lover's paradise with an incredible variety of vendors. You'll find…read moreeverything from cooked and fresh seafood, fresh fruit, juices and smoothies, artisan cheeses, sauces, and cuisines from all over the world, including Chinese, Thai, Italian, Indian, Korean, American, and so much more. With so many tempting options, it's honestly hard to decide what to eat. One thing I really appreciated was that many vendors offered samples, so you could try before you buy. During our visit, we sampled the famous chocolate covered strawberries, paella, and wild mushroom risotto. I also bought the Black Pig Honey Truffle Parm sandwich. The chocolate covered strawberries were exactly what you'd expect, fresh strawberries coated in chocolate. If you enjoy that classic combination, you'll probably love them, but they weren't anything particularly special to me. The paella had great flavor, but the rice was a little undercooked for my taste, so I wasn't a fan of the texture. The wild mushroom risotto was the standout. It was rich, creamy, packed with earthy mushroom flavor, and had an excellent texture. It was easily one of my favorite bites of the day. I also tried the Black Pig Honey Truffle Parm sandwich. The bread was fantastic, crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside, and the fennel apple slaw added a refreshing crunch. Unfortunately, the pulled pork was very dry. I think it would have been much better if the pork had been kept warm in its own juices instead of continuing to cook on the griddle. That would have kept it moist and tender. As it was... the pulled pork was dry as hell. :) One thing every vendor had in common was friendly and welcoming customer service. Despite how busy and crowded the market gets, the atmosphere is lively, energetic, and full of people enjoying great food. It's definitely a must-visit for anyone who loves trying a variety of foods in one place.

Lets explain how a Chelsea Farmers Market looks like... No - you will not find fresh vegetables…read moreand stalls there. Instead the market is formed by different businesses arranged next to each other in a square. If you need to know which restaurant I recommend, I always opt for the Spanish place - where you can eat a proper steak, half a chicken with fries or a big spanish sausage. On a very hot Sunday afternoon we ordered sangria to cool down. There are two other places I visit. The organic food shop, which has a very deep selection, especially if you look for a special marmalade. In a white wooden hut you will find a book shop which has a wide selection of manly art, design, architecture and fashion. Here and then I find an interesting book - there is nothing as good as flicking through newly printed books. This place is ideal to just love and live on a Sunday afternoon. If there is one place I recommend to visit in summer in Chelsea it is this one. I suggest you go there with a group of friends and just chill out. Also, I discovered lots of Greek and Spanish people hang out around there -hot.

I didn't notice this place for ages even though I passed the entrance twice a day on the way to and…read morefrom work. It's something to do with the low, chalet-style buildings which house the shops, businesses and restaurants - they're just so un-flashy, un-Chelsea. So in the end I was brought here because someone recommended the alterations place to me I think it's called Leo's. It's run by an old Italian guy, the service is good and he is a big character. Expect to wait in a queue, listening to stories of his grandchildren. Upon exploration, the other shops in here are also great. I found a rare bound copy of The Book of Tea in the bookshop. I have been looking for one for years, randomly asking places. This is definitely the sign of a good bookshop. The organic / wholefoods shop is also good, as is the tobacconists and, although all I had was a takeaway sandwich from the restaurant, its was yummy. I like and miss Chelsea Farmer's Market, despite the severe lack of real farmers.

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.

This market is one of the cutest I've seen anywhere in the world! I highly recommend going hungry…read moreon a Saturday and enjoying all the delightful offerings. Everyone's happy and the sense of community is palpable. People love food and drinks in London! There so much to discover, and the area is pristine. Bring your reusable bags and plenty of cash. Stock up with fresh produce and delectable unique treats for the pantry. I love supporting small business and local farmers. This place does it with style! Great way to spend the weekend.

God, I love this market! Lucky I discovered it during the period between the 2 big lockdowns…read more Babelle is natch my fave stall, but the Argentinian and Columbian food is also to die for. Look out for the franginpane too. The fresh veg man is superfriendly - in fact they're all winners! Very happy they are now re-open :)

It's nice to wander here on a weekend to get some fancy food in for the weekend and then get…read morebrunch. The food is all overpriced, mainly because the produce is organic or 'artisan', and many of the suppliers are also based at Borough Market. But it was en route to Sloane Square and we fancied spoiling ourselves! The market is small enough to wander around in a few minutes and get everything you desire, but if you're watching the pennies be warned that the stall with the cheaper lettuce may sell the most expensive carrots - so shop around! Also it might be better to get there early. We arrived at 12ish and were limited in choice at the sausage stall and the tomato stall had sold out of tomatoes, tomato juice and passata! We got: some fab pork sausages (£3.99 for six), some delicious spinach and feta and cheddar and leek mini quiches (3 for £5); a steak and ale and Thai curry pie (£3.75 ea i think); a tasty apple and blackberry smoothie (£4 a litre) and lots of fresh veg and eggs. Next time i'm feeling plush i'm going back for the smoothies, quiches and pies! And right now i'm going to put that pie in the oven...

Love this market! This has become part of my Saturday ritual and I typically stock up on great…read moreproduce to get me through the work week. What I love about this market is it has everything I need, but isn't too big, crowded, and overwhelming. Coming from California, I was overjoyed to find high quality fresh kale at such great prices. In addition to great produce, there are a few fish and meat vendors (look for the man with the sundried-tomato turkey burgers..they are great!), bakeries, pie minister, organic food stands, and dairy farmers. A great place for getting great value with a solid selection, without fending against London crowds.

This man rocks my world…read more I've quite inadvertently started setting him challenges which have included: "Mark, I want a hare." "Mark, I want a box full of angry crayfish" "Mark, I want something for dinner but I don't know what. Be a good chap and get me something tasty?" "Mark, I want foie gras. Not cheap sh*tty stuff in a jar, I want big hunks of liver." "Mark, I'm redecorating my flat and want some wine boxes because I'm a little bit boho and I can't afford shelves at the moment because I spend all my money on foie gras." He must hate me by now, but he always delivers (quite literally...) Plus the girls in the office all fancy him.

LOVE this dude. Seriously. London was crying out for something like this. Because really, we're all…read morelazy. We want the fresh seafood, but are we willing to get up at 3am for it? Nope. I live pretty near Billingsgate. Have done for about 8 years. I've been once. I went for an article I was writing and had a great time (met a fisherman who hated fish - go figure), but once was enough for me. I do not do well with 6am starts. And the last thing I feel like pre-coffee is buying seafood. But I like cooking. I like making tasty things. I like having fresh food that didn't cost the earth in the supermarket (although my local fishmonger is also awesome). I basically want all the good stuff, delivered to my door. Marky Market does that. Not just to your door, but to your office too. I live so close to Billingsgate that I'd have had a very early wake-up call (Mark starts his day at 2:30 am - I'm not even asleep by then a lot of the time). So Qype laughed at me when I got half a kilo of samphire delivered to their office. I made tasty salads with crayfish for a party, everyone was impressed. Even shared some in the pub with some other Qypers. They were happy too. I'll use Marky Market for any special occasion. If you don't like early starts and you like tasty food, you should too.

Tachbrook Street Market is a neat and small food and grocery market along a pedestrian-only street…read morein Pimlico. I came on a Saturday at lunchtime and there were two stalls offering lunch takeaway (I tried the Thai stall, which was good) and a couple of grocers with fresh meat and produce. Compared to other street markets, Tachbrook is quite small and doesn't have much to offer. But it was fun to stumble across, and hopefully it grows!

I love buying fresh fruit and veg at the market, and this one is easy walking distance for me, and…read moreclose enough to other shops (Tesco, Sainsbury's market, Rippon Cheese and a fab Italian grocery shop) to pick up anything else my cooking session requires. There's a great fruit and veg stall selling a huge variety of in season fruit and veg. And not just your bog standard stuff like iceberg lettuce. He's got lambs lettuce, rocket and spinach too! He'll tell you if the fruit is ready to eat or needs ripening so you don't waste your money. I managed to get a huuuuuge mango and i haven't seen any in my local supermarket. I did quite a geeky thing the other day and compared his prices to Tesco's and he came up slightly cheaper on all products! But there's not just fruit and veg at this market, oh no! There's not one but 2 fresh seafood stalls! And permanent businesses on the street include a butchers and bakers. There's also a few stalls doing takeaway food, including curry. Mmmm... an all round winner.

Simple, modest, and quaint... but I absolutely loved it! They had some pastries in the front glass…read morecase, some meals, and... some quiches. Being new to some over sea flavors, I decided to go with a egg, meat, and goat cheese quiche. It was the BOMBDIGGITY!!! I asked the lovely young lady behind the counter, what would she recommend. I explained that I have never had goat cheese, and there was another one that had Feta cheese, which I am very familiar with. She said I would not be disappointed with goat cheese... so why not? I'm open to exploring different cuisines and tastes of life... and wow! It was unreal with the savory explosion of the onions and special sausage that they used, with a center topping of melted creamy goat cheese. It paired very well with my coffee in the morning, as we waited for our rented double decker bus to take us on a five hour tour of the magnificent city of London. We toured the city with fellow Seahawk fans and the breakfast was just what we needed to give us energy to scream our heads off, and lose our voices! My wife had ordered the toasted Rueben sandwich, which was a perfect medley of meat and cheese, and sauce. Many thanks to this hidden gem. Heads up, it was cash only. Please take the time to give this place a chance... you won't be disappointed! Cheers and Happy Eating!

Awesome place to dine in and awesome staff. Food is made with love and there is a particular funny…read moreand happy waiter who makes the day feels better. Easy to locate and nice old fashioned designed café. What you waiting for? Just visit it