Paul Rothe & Sons

Went here to pick up a few delicious looking chutneys as gifts and they were very friendly, reasonably priced and looked like they had some yummy lunch options too.
Definitely coming back for lunch one time!

I met some fellow Unilocalers for ramen lunch at Cocoro today. As I arrived early, I had some time to kill and I wandered a few doors down and found Paul Rothe & Sons
They do have a sandwich bar business and there’s quaint seating with seats that flip up when you stand up. Not to worry as there’s a sign to warn unwary customers about the flip up chairs
However, I was drawn to the row upon row of jars on display. They carry bespoke jams, marmalades, chutneys, honey and pasta sauces. You’ll find high quality products on the shelf and they’re all individually priced. I left with some guava chutney for cheese
It’s worth a browse

You’re not going to find a more «cozy shop environment» to have lunch in than this corner store /​deli. Something about this place screams, «I’m back in 1950» (in a good way!) — maybe because Paul Rothe and his sons actually stand behind the counter in their crisp white butcher uniforms, friendly and welcoming? In this day and age of «I can order my sandwich on a smartphone so I don’t have to talk to anyone and can get out as quickly as possible» the experience of conversing about the deli offerings and bread types. I didn’t ask, but this feels like the kind of place you could start a «tab.»
One question naturally comes to mind while you’re sitting in this shop. How do they do inventory management? There are literally hundreds of jars of preserved goods lining the walls that I can’t imagine how one would select one to buy, let alone figure out how many to sell! (Seriously, check them all out:
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Get past the rows of jars and reward yourself with a tasty selection of fresh-​sliced meats (I was pleased to sample both styles of salami and would also recommend them both) — my tip for this is that they also have a panini press and you can request warm sandwiches.
A friend got the «jacket» (British for baked potato?) with chicken salad on top and it looked scrumptious.

These guys know sandwiches. It is cash only, so bring your change!
I have tried many of the offerings, from the salted beef and dill, to the curried chicken, to the classic ham and cheese and each has been exactly as promised: a solid sandwich in a timeless deli atmosphere.
Open since 1900, Paul and Sons is a cheap and quick way to get a takeaway sandwich for lunch.
Be careful bringing a group, as room is limited. The few tables available are often full at lunch time, so its best for takeaway.
Try the changing selection of hot soups!

Wow, l’Angleterre «d’avant» comme si on y était !!! Cette épicerie fine a été créée en 1900 et est restée un petit commerce familial depuis cette date, en gardant un décor légèrement suranné et désuet absolument charmant ! J’adore leurs sandwiches faits à la demande mais surtout les confitures, chutneys et autres spécialités délicieusement anglaises qui abondent sur leurs rayonnages. A deux pas d’Oxford Street, cette petite boutique vaut le détour !

This place is a gem. It serves good freshly made sandwiches and warm breakfast and lunchtime meals. There is plenty of seating too so pull up a chair. The staff are friendly and this gets busy for a reason.
For some reason — I haven’t quite figured out this places shelves are stacked with jars of jam /​marmalade /​honey etc any confiture you care to name. Nice quality stuff too… well worth picking up something to take home.

Boujouis Marleybone boasts this superb little deli, tucked away just off the High Street. Thankfully it’s very much a case of West End setting, East End prices. Good selection of the standard deli fare — sun blushed tomatoes, salami etc, — however this place comes into its own with an outrageous selection of marmalades, jam and other preserved concoctions, spanning the entire back wall of the shop. Eat in, or take out, the choice is yours. Cheery service provides the icing on this particularly satisfying retail cake, and I suspect if you want a cherry as well they probably sell these too.

Stepping into this shop is like stepping back in time. It’s a treasure trove of all sorts of deliciousness! I love the German Ginger breads @ Christmas. You can go and sit with a cuppa and toast and a newspaper or you can pick up some fab pickles and jams. It’s a hidden gem that only us locals know about.