Can we give a round of applause to the staff? They are unreasonably helpful. Need to know where the smoked paprika is? They’ll walk you there, probably while recommending a new chutney. It’s almost suspicious. “Why are you so nice?” you want to ask. But you don’t. You just smile and say thank you.
Little Waitrose & Partners, London, Notting Hill Gate - cafes review
They also don’t judge you for buying three blocks of chocolate at 10 AM. You’re not having a crisis; you’re meal-prepping. Or, you know, just really loving chocolate. Both are valid. The vibe is pure West London: polite, slightly posh, but down for a chat about the best olive oil.
The “Essentials” You Didn’t Know You Needed
Here’s the thing: Little Waitrose is a treasure hunt. You’ll go in for milk. You’ll leave with truffle honey, a bag of fancy crisps, and a single orchid. Why the orchid? Because it was right by the register, looking lonely. It’s now your plant child. Welcome to the family.
They also stock that one brand of biscuits you can’t find anywhere else. You know the ones. The ones that make you feel like you’re in a Jane Austen novel. Yes, you deserve those £7 digestives. Put them in your basket. No one is judging.
