Palm 2

I’m surprised that no-​one else has reviewed Palm 2 before.
Palm 2 has been a local Clapton grocer for years. It has slowly started to become less ramshackle over the past few years with groceries being in the same place and the assortment not as fluid and inconsistent as it used to be.
They often have a fantastic selection of hot food with a range of pasta dishes, polish turnovers and fresh salads. I often get a box of pasta and some salad and it costs about £6. Both are very delicious and homemade, saving those like me with little energy to cool after work a decent place to get a cheap takeaway.
My only issue is the lack of consistency sometimes with what the store stocks, but if they focus on their hot food selection and store layout and assortment they can really have one of the best local stores in hackney.

This shop (which we also, perhaps inappropriately, have dubbed ‘the hippy shop’) is the best shop in the world to ever have existed. Fact.
Not only do they house one of the best wine selections in Hackney, they bring in amazing fresh daily produce at competitive rates (that seriously contend with the Tesco next door).
Aside from being a foodie heaven, you’ll find service with a smile here. The store workers will remember you forever and go out of their way to grant your hearts desires. They don’t stock what you need? Tell them and they’ll get on their bike and bring it to you. (No exaggeration that’s happened to me a few times in there.)
If I ever leave Clapton, I’m taking Palm 2 with me.