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16 Leadenhall Market, London EC3V 1LR

Hotel Chocolat

Blimey! If chocolate is the food of love then all lovers should check in at this upscale sweet shop. Toast your romance with the exquisite Champagne Truffles and try the mouthwatering Chili Praline... read more

25 St Martin's Courtyard, London WC2E 9AB
+44-207-240-8183

Bill's Produce Store

With the jars of onion marmalade and gooseberry and gin jam that line the walls, you would think that you were deep in the country and not central London. Founded in Brighton, this cozy caff-c... read more

One New Change, London EC4M 9AF

One New Change

Located alongside old St Paul’s, London’s newest shopping mall tries to appeal to city workers and visitors alike. The Jean Nouvel-designed space boasts sleek, reflective surfaces and s... read more

41 Old Compton St., London W1D 6HF

Amorino

The jury won't be out on this new gelateria. New Amorino outpost in Soho promises to be a favourite pre/post theatre ice cream and froghurt stop. Beautifully smooth classics such as vanilla, coffee... read more

81 Westbourne Gr., London W2 4UL
+44-0845-270-6996

Artisan du Chocolat

Warning to all chocoholics and choc-fetishists : if you visit this shop, you will be incurably hooked. Artisan du Chocolat have opended their third store and first chocolateria, and it seriously r... read more

59 Ledbury Rd. , London W11 2AA
+44-207-727- 5030

Melt

Melt is the mecca of handmade chocolate according to most critics and reviewers of the sweet dark stuff. Seeing amount of Chocolate Academy and Gold taste awards this chic little boutique has pick... read more

9 Dering St. , London W1S 1AG
+ 44 020 7629 3654

Postcard Teas

Quaint West End shop carries teas from the far corners of the world. Knowledgeable staff can share with customers exactly where each tea is made and who made them. Beautiful and collectible tea gif... read more

400 Oxford St., London W1A 2 LR
08451 222 503

Selfridges

One of three London Great Department Stores with Harrods and Harvey Nichols but much cooler. Opened by American Gordon Selfridge in 1909, this is ultimate Oxford Street destination store. Known as... read more