Mercato Metropolitano

★★★★ You can’t say no to a night at Mercato Where? Elephant & Castle and Mayfair (42 Newington Causeway, London SE1 6DR / St Mark’s on North Audley Street) How much? ££ What? Food Hall (Street food, mocktails & drinks) Booking ahead? Yes (Mayfair branch), limitations at Elephant & Castle branch Vegetarian options? Yes VeganContinueContinue reading “Mercato Metropolitano”

Harrods Bakery

★★★★ Where? Knightsbridge (Ground Floor, Harrods 87–135 Brompton Road Knightsbridge London SW1X 7XL) How much? ££ – £££ What? Sweet and Savoury pastries and sweets The home of luxury retail also houses a delicious secret. With a little something for everyone, Harrods’s ground floor food hall offers a range of tasty treats, from fine diningContinueContinue reading “Harrods Bakery”

Manicomio

★★★★ Where? Chelsea (83-85 Duke Of York Square, London SW3 4LY) How Much? ££ – £££ Cuisine? Italian Vegetarian options? Yes Gluten free options? Yes Vegan options? Yes A little taste of Italian style al fresco dining in the heart of Chelsea. Manicomio has long been a popular spot within the Duke of York Square,ContinueContinue reading “Manicomio”

Jolene Redchurch Street

★★★★ Where? 67 Redchurch St, London E2 7DJ How Much? ££ What? Bakery (no dine-in) Advice? Get there early Jolene has been patiently waiting on my list of places to go for a while now. I had heard amazing things about their coffee and pastries, and felt that it was about time I took aContinueContinue reading “Jolene Redchurch Street”

Bedales of Borough

★★★★★ Where? 5 Bedale St, London SE1 9AL How Much? ££ What? Wine bar, cocktails & small plates Vegetarian options? Yes Vegan options? Limited Gluten free options? Yes It might be home to the iconic fight scene between Mark Darcy and Daniel Cleaver in Bridget Jones, but you’ll be pleased to hear that Bedales ofContinueContinue reading “Bedales of Borough”

Lady of the Grapes

★★★★★ Where? 16 Maiden Ln, London WC2E 7NJ How much? ££ What? French wine bar & restaurant supporting women winemakers! Vegetarian options? Yes Vegan options? Yes, but limited Gluten free options? Yes I stumbled upon Lady of the Grapes by chance and it has since sat proudly on my list of favourite London spots. UnassuminglyContinueContinue reading “Lady of the Grapes”

Caffe Torelli

★★★★ A Kewt & Quirky Coffee Spot Where? 3 Royal Parade, Richmond TW9 3QD How Much? ££ What? Coffee, smoothies, brunch & lunch Vegetarian Options? Yes Vegan Options? Very limited Gluten Free Options? Limited Popular with the locals, Cafe Torelli serves up inviting pastries, excellent coffee and a range of delicious smoothies and small dishesContinueContinue reading “Caffe Torelli”

Ron’s Coffee House

★★★★ Where? Rons Coffee House, Holdrons Arcade, Units 1&3, 135a Rye Ln, London, SE15 4ST How Much? £-££ What? Coffee and light bites Ethos? Sustainability & Seasonality Vegan options? Yes Gluten free options? Yes, but limited Ron’s coffee shop might be small, but it’s most certainly a mighty feature on Peckham’s bustling high-street. This popularContinueContinue reading “Ron’s Coffee House”

166 CafeBar

★★★ Where? 66 Battersea Park Rd, London SW11 4ND How Much? £-££ What? Cafe, brunch & cocktails Vegan options? Yes, but limited Gluten Free options? Yes, but limited Nestled on the banks of Battersea Park Road is the vibrant, snug and vintage inspired 166 Cafe Bar. I have stopped by on a few occasions nowContinueContinue reading “166 CafeBar”

Balthazar

★★★★ Where? 4-6 Russell St, London WC2B 5HZ How much? ££ – £££ Cuisine? French Bistro Classics Menus? A la Carte / Brunch / Prix Fixe / Wine Vegetarian Options? Yes Vegan Options? No Gluten Free Options? Available on request Located on the cusp of Covent Garden square, sits a decadent hideaway, Balthazar. Adorned byContinueContinue reading “Balthazar”