The Real Food Market Kings Cross

It is obvious I love food and Xmas markets in general. And what's better than combined food and Xmas markets. Give me food, and I'm happy. This one was surprisingly good. It was even bigger than Canopy Market. The food was delicious. I must have spent £100 on food alone. From pies, sausage rolls, brownies, croissants, dry nuts, coffee, and alcohol of course, this is a foodie's paradise. As you can imagine, I was in heaven.

Great food selection. Cheese, bread, cakes, donuts, you name it! I would pass on the salmon cakes in case you see them. Way too much potato compared to fish. Portuguese egg tart is very creamy. Went with the classic flavor and did not disappoint.

Great market with friendly sellers! Obviously expensive but not more so than anywhere else in London. Especially recommend the cannolis and the brownies.

It's really pretty and worth going if the weather is nice and you have enough time. The food market is pretty expensive (around 10-20£ per food item), the food itself is not something very special, just your average Indian, hotdogs, burgers and fish and chips. Theres not a lot of sitting area so you can order food, but there will be no space for you to sit...

Creative food combinations amazing flavor combats from the different market stands. Choose your pick and have a smile and a laugh🇬🇧🎯

Lovely people with their beautiful food stalls. Very limited food stalls we can find just outside of Kings cross station. From fresh breads and Italian passtries must try. Tea from.Aamla chai and smoothies and fresh juice from the juice stall is really awesome.

Poor hygiene and dangerous health and safety: This is a review of one particular stall in particular. Unfortunately I don’t remember the name but they were selling things like tarts/pastries and quiches. I bought one on Tuesday 21st February. They packaged it in a bag (unfortunately they don’t do boxes) but when I took it out at home it had a sharp metal piece inside it!!

Quiet this time of year but stil a selection of hardy stall owners with a great selection of food, drinks and other items

A cute little market open Wednesday to Friday between noon and 7pm. I'm only giving three stars because it is quite small, so perhaps it's not worth a separate market-browsing trip like many of its larger counterparts. However, if you work/live nearby or are passing through King's Cross area, it's definitely a pleasant place to stop by and stock up on some delicious ingredients or a quick lunch. I saw at least two good looking fromageries, a mouth watering charcuterie (with ready to eat portions on display too, so you can stock up your pantry and have a quick lunch at the same time), a stand with tasty smoked salmon, and other standard market evergreens like quiche, baked goods and pastries galore. My favorite find was a stand with a lovely lady selling unique marmelades and jams from various tropical fruits. Grab a sample and give them a try.

Last Thursday, I had just gotten off the airport bus, returning home from a week long holiday, and decided (luggage in hand) to stop at the Real Food Market. I was carrying a suitcase full of yummy cheese, canned fish and preserved meat (can't beat a trip to Spain) and thought it would be nice to pick up some crusty bread to eat for lunch with some of my souvenirs. As it turns out, I got the crusty bread and much more. This small version of The Real Food Market (a larger version used to exist on the Southbank but this has recently been replaced by The Southbank Centre Market). When it was on the Southbank, the Real Food Market had many stalls with prepared food. This market isn't zoned to serve hot food so all of the stalls are either selling raw ingredients (cured meats/fish/cheese, sweet and savory baked goods) or cold meals (scotch eggs/savoury pastries/pies). Being that it is very near my house, I find myself Favorite retailers: Crosstown Doughnuts- the creme brulee doughnut. enough said. The Flour Station-huge selection of delicious sourdough bread and other baked goods Outsider Tart-amazing brownie bar concoctions (see separate review) Cannon & Cannon Fine Foods- tasty charcuterie (see separate review) Also: The guy selling meat pies (the sausage rolls look delish too) The guy selling smoked salmon (it's heavenly but too expensive) I will mark this market down a star, only because all the vendors are far more costly than I would normally shell out for their goods. The exception to this is the few prepared food options for lunch available--they're pretty standard at around a fiver for lunch. But given that it's so close to home and convenient, I know that I end up caving and paying up at least one day per week of this market's Wednesday/Thursday/Friday run.

This market is truly a gem - my top recommendation is Niko B Chocolates handmade in Hackney by a very talented US expat who makes absolutely the most excellent food! There is also some really good focaccia and crusty bread right next to his chocolate - and if you are into cheese, there's plenty to be had. There are some repeats among the stalls -- but it's definitely a must-visit destination if for Niko B chocolates alone!

Crosstown doughnuts, thank you for being here. I'm not sure I taste the sourdough, but I do know this is what a simple sugared doughnut is meant to taste and be like. The texture of doughnuts is so often just wrong, but this is oh so right. Thanks for breakfast, much appreciated.

Lovely little open air market opened on Wed/Th/F on kings Cross plaza. It's perfect to grab a quick bite for lunch (the sausage rolls are divine) and a visit to Bad Brownies or Crosstown doughnuts is always a good idea in my book!