Quick answer
Borough Market offers a wide range of culinary experiences, with prices ranging from £3-£55, but Kappacasein Dairy's raclette stands out as the top recommendation for its unique melted cheese offering. This guide, based on Reddit reviews and local recommendations, helps navigate London's oldest food market to find the stalls actually worth the queue.
- Best overall
- Kappacasein Dairy
- Top pick
- Kappacasein Dairy
Top verdicts
- Kappacasein Dairy: Raclette scraped over baby potatoes, plus legendary grilled cheese toasties
- Bread Ahead Bakery: Artisan donuts, sourdough bread, and pastry workshops
- Padella: Hand-rolled fresh pasta at insanely low prices for the quality
Borough Market has been feeding London since at least 1014, and today it's home to over 100 food stalls, restaurants, and specialty vendors. But not all stalls are created equal — some are genuinely world-class, while others trade on the market's reputation.
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1. Kappacasein Dairy
All 11 spots at a glance
| # | Name | Style | Price | Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kappacasein Dairy | Cheese & Raclette | £7–12 | 1 Stoney St, London SE1 9AA |
| 2 | Bread Ahead Bakery | Bakery & Donuts | £4–8 | Cathedral St, Borough Market, London SE1 9DE |
| 3 | Padella | Fresh Pasta | £6–14 | 6 Southwark St, London SE1 1TQ |
| 4 | The Black Pig | Pork Sandwiches | £10–14 | Borough Market Kitchen, Winchester Walk, London SE1 9AG |
| 5 | Monmouth Coffee Company | Specialty Coffee | £3–5 | 2 Park St, London SE1 9AB |
| 6 | Richard Haward's Oysters | Fresh Oysters | £10–18 | 35 Stoney St, London SE1 9AA |
| 7 | The Ginger Pig | Butcher & Sausage Rolls | £5–10 | Borough High St, Borough Market, London SE1 1TL |
| 8 | Nana Fanny's Salt Beef & Falafel | Jewish Deli | £8–13 | Borough Market Kitchen, Winchester Walk, London SE1 9AG |
| 9 | Neal's Yard Dairy | Artisan Cheese | £5–25 | 8 Park St, London SE1 9AB |
| 10 | Khao Bird | Northern Thai | £12–22 | 8 Bedale Street, The Globe Tavern, London SE1 9AL |
| 11 | Roast | British Fine Dining | £25–55 | The Floral Hall, Stoney St, London SE1 1TL |
1Kappacasein Dairy
Cheese & Raclette
Verdict: Raclette scraped over baby potatoes, plus legendary grilled cheese toasties
Quick comparison
- Best for
- Raclette scraped over baby potatoes, plus legendary grilled cheese toasties
- Strengths
- Known for Cheese & Raclette · 1 Stoney St, London SE1 9AA
- Price / value
- £7–12
- Why it made the list
- The single best bite at Borough Market — nobody leaves without trying the raclette.
- What to order
- Raclette with cornichons and pickled onions. Or the sourdough grilled cheese toastie.
🕐 Opening hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
WedClosed
Thu10 AM – 5 PM
Fri10 AM – 5 PM
Sat9 AM – 5 PM
SunClosed
“The raclette from Kappacasein Dairy at Borough Market is hands down the best we've ever had! Their raw milk cheese is made fresh, and it is unbelievably rich and creamy.”
— Editor's note
2Bread Ahead Bakery
Bakery & Donuts
Verdict: Artisan donuts, sourdough bread, and pastry workshops
Quick comparison
- Best for
- Artisan donuts, sourdough bread, and pastry workshops
- Strengths
- Known for Bakery & Donuts · Cathedral St, Borough Market, London SE1 9DE
- Price / value
- £4–8
- Why it made the list
- London's donut king — the crème brûlée version is torched in front of you.
- What to order
- Crème brûlée donut (torched to order), pistachio pain au chocolat, and sourdough loaf.
🕐 Opening hours
MonClosed
Tue9 AM – 5 PM
Wed9 AM – 5 PM
Thu9 AM – 5 PM
Fri9 AM – 5 PM
Sat9 AM – 5 PM
Sun10 AM – 4 PM
“Every day, bread is delivered from the oven to the stand on the curb, infesting the surrounding streets with this nostalgic, undeniably addictive smell that drags you toward it.”
— Editor's note
3Padella
Fresh Pasta
Verdict: Hand-rolled fresh pasta at insanely low prices for the quality
Quick comparison
- Best for
- Hand-rolled fresh pasta at insanely low prices for the quality
- Strengths
- Known for Fresh Pasta · 6 Southwark St, London SE1 1TQ
- Price / value
- £6–14
- Why it made the list
- The best pasta in London, full stop — and the queue proves it.
- What to order
- Pici cacio e pepe (the signature), pappardelle with 8-hour beef shin ragù.
🕐 Opening hours
Mon11:30 AM – 10 PM
Tue11:30 AM – 10 PM
Wed11:30 AM – 10 PM
Thu11:30 AM – 10:30 PM
Fri11:30 AM – 10:30 PM
Sat11:30 AM – 10:30 PM
Sun11:30 AM – 9 PM
🌐 Website
“Padella serves freshly hand-rolled pasta that captures the essence of authentic Italian cooking. Their pici cacio e pepe is praised for its simplicity and balance.”
— Editor's note
4The Black Pig
Pork Sandwiches
Verdict: Slow-roast pork sandwiches with creative toppings
Quick comparison
- Best for
- Slow-roast pork sandwiches with creative toppings
- Strengths
- Known for Pork Sandwiches · Borough Market Kitchen, Winchester Walk, London SE1 9AG
- Price / value
- £10–14
- Why it made the list
- 'The Best One' sandwich lives up to its name — probably the best pork sandwich in London.
- What to order
- 'The Best One' — slow-roasted pork on ciabatta with fennel & apple slaw, honey truffle mayo, salsa verde, and grated Parmesan.
🕐 Opening hours
MonClosed
Tue10 AM – 5 PM
Wed10 AM – 5 PM
Thu10 AM – 5 PM
Fri10 AM – 5 PM
Sat9 AM – 5 PM
Sun10 AM – 4 PM
🌐 Website
“Black Pig for slow roast pork sandwiches — get 'the Best One'. This might just be one of the best sandwiches I've ever eaten!”
— Editor's note
5Monmouth Coffee Company
Specialty Coffee
Verdict: Single-origin coffee roasted in-house, plus bags of beans to take home
Quick comparison
- Best for
- Single-origin coffee roasted in-house, plus bags of beans to take home
- Strengths
- Known for Specialty Coffee · 2 Park St, London SE1 9AB
- Price / value
- £3–5
- Why it made the list
- London's original specialty coffee — still the best cup within the market.
- What to order
- A flat white with whatever single-origin they're featuring that week.
🕐 Opening hours
Mon7:30 AM – 6 PM
Tue7:30 AM – 6 PM
Wed7:30 AM – 6 PM
Thu7:30 AM – 6 PM
Fri7:30 AM – 6 PM
Sat7:30 AM – 6 PM
SunClosed
“Coffee from Monmouth — tip: to skip the main queue, go to the side window for takeaway. Best coffee at the market, no question.”
— Editor's note
6Richard Haward's Oysters
Fresh Oysters
Verdict: Fresh oysters shucked to order, champagne and oyster pairings
Quick comparison
- Best for
- Fresh oysters shucked to order, champagne and oyster pairings
- Strengths
- Known for Fresh Oysters · 35 Stoney St, London SE1 9AA
- Price / value
- £10–18
- Why it made the list
- Seven generations of oystermen — the freshest oysters in central London.
- What to order
- Mersea oysters — creamy, plump, and sweet. The oyster and wine set menu is £10.
🕐 Opening hours
MonClosed
Tue10 AM – 5 PM
Wed10 AM – 5 PM
Thu10 AM – 5 PM
Fri10 AM – 5 PM
Sat9 AM – 5 PM
Sun10 AM – 4 PM
“Richard Haward's Oyster is my favourite place for oysters. I recommend the Mersea oysters, which have a creamy texture that melts in your mouth.”
— Editor's note
7The Ginger Pig
Butcher & Sausage Rolls
Verdict: Award-winning sausage rolls, Scotch eggs, and premium British meats
Quick comparison
- Best for
- Award-winning sausage rolls, Scotch eggs, and premium British meats
- Strengths
- Known for Butcher & Sausage Rolls · Borough High St, Borough Market, London SE1 1TL
- Price / value
- £5–10
- Why it made the list
- The sausage rolls and Scotch eggs are the best grab-and-go breakfast at the market.
- What to order
- The sausage roll — flaky pastry, packed with flavour. Also try the Scotch egg.
🕐 Opening hours
MonClosed
Tue9 AM – 5 PM
Wed9 AM – 5 PM
Thu9 AM – 5 PM
Fri9 AM – 5 PM
Sat9 AM – 5 PM
Sun10 AM – 3 PM
“Ginger Pig — their sausages are divine. And massive. And delicious! The sausage rolls were my favorite part of the whole market!”
— Editor's note
8Nana Fanny's Salt Beef & Falafel
Jewish Deli
Verdict: Salt beef sandwiches, falafel, and Jewish deli classics
Quick comparison
- Best for
- Salt beef sandwiches, falafel, and Jewish deli classics
- Strengths
- Known for Jewish Deli · Borough Market Kitchen, Winchester Walk, London SE1 9AG
- Price / value
- £8–13
- Why it made the list
- A family recipe passed down generations — the Reuben on challah is spectacular.
- What to order
- The Reuben — salt beef with Russian slaw and latke bits on a challah roll.
🕐 Opening hours
MonClosed
Tue10 AM – 5 PM
Wed10 AM – 5 PM
Thu10 AM – 5 PM
Fri10 AM – 5 PM
Sat10 AM – 5 PM
Sun10 AM – 4 PM
“The salt beef from Nana Fanny's — with Russian Slaw and Latke Bits tucked into a Challah Roll, it is spectacular, a huge elevation from a classic standard.”
— Editor's note
9Neal's Yard Dairy
Artisan Cheese
Verdict: Curated British and Irish artisan cheeses with free tastings
Quick comparison
- Best for
- Curated British and Irish artisan cheeses with free tastings
- Strengths
- Known for Artisan Cheese · 8 Park St, London SE1 9AB
- Price / value
- £5–25
- Why it made the list
- The highest-rated stall at 4.9★ — Britain's finest cheeses under one roof.
- What to order
- Ask for a tasting plate — try Stichelton, Montgomery's Cheddar, and whatever seasonal cheese they recommend.
🕐 Opening hours
Mon10 AM – 5 PM
Tue9 AM – 5 PM
Wed9 AM – 5 PM
Thu9 AM – 5 PM
Fri9 AM – 5 PM
Sat8 AM – 5 PM
Sun10 AM – 5 PM
“Neal's Yard Dairy stocks a selection of British and Irish cheeses that satisfy cheese connoisseurs. Quieter but revered — a hidden gem.”
— Editor's note
10Khao Bird
Northern Thai
Verdict: Charcoal-grilled Northern Thai dishes using local Sussex produce
Quick comparison
- Best for
- Charcoal-grilled Northern Thai dishes using local Sussex produce
- Strengths
- Known for Northern Thai · 8 Bedale Street, The Globe Tavern, London SE1 9AL
- Price / value
- £12–22
- Why it made the list
- Borough Market's newest cult hit — Northern Thai fire from the Lucky Khao team.
- What to order
- Khao Soi, Gai Yang (charcoal chicken), and the Sai-ua Hot Dog with Jaew Relish.
🕐 Opening hours
MonClosed
Tue12 – 3 PM, 5:30 – 10 PM
Wed12 – 3 PM, 5:30 – 10 PM
Thu12 – 3 PM, 5:30 – 10 PM
Fri12 – 3 PM, 5:30 – 10 PM
Sat12 – 10 PM
Sun12 – 5 PM
🌐 Website
“Khao Bird brings the spirited soul of Chiang Mai's night markets to London. Dishes like Khao Soi and Gai Yang reimagined using Sussex chicken and Bermondsey honey.”
— Editor's note
11Roast
British Fine Dining
Verdict: Elevated British cuisine with views over Borough Market from The Floral Hall
Quick comparison
- Best for
- Elevated British cuisine with views over Borough Market from The Floral Hall
- Strengths
- Known for British Fine Dining · The Floral Hall, Stoney St, London SE1 1TL
- Price / value
- £25–55
- Why it made the list
- The sit-down destination above the market — splurge-worthy British classics.
- What to order
- The rib of beef sandwich at the takeaway counter, or book for the full Sunday roast.
🕐 Opening hours
Mon7:30 AM – 10 PM
Tue7:30 AM – 10 PM
Wed7:30 AM – 10 PM
Thu7:30 AM – 10 PM
Fri7:30 AM – 10 PM
Sat8:30 AM – 10 PM
Sun11:45 AM – 7:30 PM
“I admired the rib of beef sandwich from Roast. If you want to sit down and have a proper meal overlooking the market, this is the place.”
— Editor's note
Frequently asked questions
What are the must-try foods at Borough Market?
The top three: raclette from Kappacasein Dairy, crème brûlée donut from Bread Ahead, and The Best One pork sandwich from The Black Pig. Padella's pici cacio e pepe is legendary.
What are Borough Market's opening hours?
Tuesday to Saturday 10 AM – 5 PM, Sunday 10 AM – 4 PM. Closed Mondays. Some restaurants keep longer evening hours.
Is Borough Market a tourist trap?
Food quality is excellent but prices are higher than average. Skip chocolate strawberries and paella — head for Kappacasein, Padella, Black Pig, and Monmouth Coffee.
How much should I budget?
£15–25 per person for 2–3 items. Donuts £4–5, raclette £9, pasta £6–14. Most stalls accept contactless.
Best day and time to visit?
Weekdays (Tue–Thu) 10–11 AM are calmest. Saturdays have most stalls but biggest crowds. Avoid 12–2 PM lunch rush.
How do I get there?
London Bridge station (Northern/Jubilee lines) is a 2-minute walk. Also reachable from Monument (5 min) or Millennium Bridge (10 min).