The Algerian Coffee Stores is one of London's best-loved coffee and tea stores, with good reason. A fine selection of over 20 coffee blends - and some 35 single bean varieties are available. The exotic tea collection offers an especially wide choice of Chinese, Japanese and herbal teas. Prices are competitive and 'coffees of the month' are available at a discount.
Service is unfussily helpful.
In 1998, Edward Jeffries was fined for passing off kit wine to restaurateurs as his own - proof that it is possible to produce pretty good quality stuff. There are good cut flowers as well as quality coffees, olives, fish and meats. This neatly countrified shop alongside Sally Clarke's renowned restaurant is foodie heaven. There's also an impressive cheese counter and a beautiful bakery and patisserie counter, not to mention a well-represented wine department. Head to the basement to pick up a hamper for that special day out.