Waitrose King's Cross

North London


Perfect for grabbing ingredients for a picnic by the canal, this branch of the upmarket supermarket isn't your typical grocery shopping experience. Not only does it have an excellent takeaway section with lovely salads and deli fare, there's also a bakery, juice bar, coffee bar and wine bar, with occasional live music, as well as cookery classes on-site.


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