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February 2024 by Jim W.
They carry a lot of hard to find items from the UK, like Bangers, Black & White Pudding, Rashers, Flake Bars, Malteasers, Aero Bars, Mushy Peas ... enough to make my London-born wife feel right at home. Staff is very friendly and helpful. It's located inside a big building (a former Hotel back in the early 1900s) called Villa del Sol, parking is around the back or on Wilshire Ave (Wilshire Ave may be blocked off at Harbor Blvd so you may need to turn a block early and come in from the west). They have a restaurant/bar associated with them that's pretty good, The Olde Ship, a few blocks north of them on Harbor Blvd.
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January 2024 by Susannah Perez
I absolutely adore this shop. I don’t vivir as often as I like, but when I do, I am always impressed with the variety of grocery items and treats! It’s almost enough to make you feel at home. The ladies in the store are helpful and kind and always ready with help.
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December 2023 by Vanessa G.
Do not sleep on this hidden gem! It is located in the beautiful Villa Del Sol courtyard. Shopping here will make you feel like you're on a far away vacation. You will find treats and food items you cannot find anywhere else in the area! The staff is friendly and it's always a fun shopping experience. I especially love the cookies. So many to choose from. Talk a look for the experience, and I guarantee you will not leave empty handed.
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December 2023 by Gavin P
Awesome place, Rusty is so sweet. Highly recommend a visit for English goods.
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December 2023 by Sydney R.
It always has such unique products that I can't find in many other places! The location is great and very central and there's usually close parking when I come on weekdays. But being a small business with speciality items, it can be a little pricey.
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September 2023 by Dylan D.
Some cool stuff in there. Was able to grab some nice baked beans if ya know what I'm sayin ;) wish they carried a bigger supply of some items from "the old ship". Every time I've gone there, they never have the sticky toffee pudding.
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September 2023 by Elizabeth W.
This place is amazing. I was searching for pork pies for an English relative and the store was stocked with sauces, teas, canned goods, chocolates, frozen goods, gifts and so much more. The person running it was super helpful and information; even sent me home with an ice pack to help keep the pies frozen for a long journey. Thank you.
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September 2023 by Des O'Sullivan
This is a great place to shop if you want some good old fashioned grub from Great Britain. The staff is amazing, very helpful, friendly, professional and all around great people. Jackie (owner) must be very proud of them. We love the Cornish pasty’s and steak pies and all the goodies that you need to go along with them. See you soon ladies.
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August 2023 by Nelson C.
Excellent selection and great/helpful staff. Loved the ambiance. We'll be back every weekend to keep our supplies up!
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August 2023 by Denis Vaduva
The bestttt!! As a irish guy its really find to find european snacks and food, this is perfect
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May 2023 by Jennifer M.
The 2 women that were there were very friendly. Answered all my questions as well. Pretty good selection of the British basics.
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May 2023 by Ms Fullerton Real Estate Yulree Chun Tio
This quaint shop, hidden away in a little courtyard, is a specialty store selling all things British. They sell tea, biscuits, sweets, condiments, canned goods, and other trinkets associated to British culture.I personally love pursuing the chocolates and candies. They are a bit expensive for what it is but it's a nice treat to have once in a while.
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May 2023 by Erin
Really charming place with British import stuff that's difficult or prohibitively expensive to aquire online.
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April 2023 by K B.
All the best British foods, ingredients and teas we grew up loving. It's our go to shop for everything British
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February 2023 by Terry L.
Until now I've never really batted an eye at exploring British cuisine; I had heard that they had some great food but I've always primarily associated Britain with tea (I know, typical American), which is weird because I've always been fascinated by the UK, it's storied rich history, traditions, and customs! But after a hearty lunch at The Olde Ship and several visits to The British Grocer, I can say that the journey towards exploring all the culinary delights of the United Kingdom has officially begun! The British Grocer is a quaint little store hidden inside a larger unassuming building. Once you walk in you're greeted by its lovely and helpful employees who really do an amazing job introducing you to all their items and answering your questions. You'll find imported candies, canned goods, jams & marmalades, hair products, you name it, they'll probably have it! The only thing they didn't have was Tangfastics (Killing Eve fans wya?); I'll just buy a tub of it online again. When I do visit this spot now I usually get their candies, tea, jams, digestives (that's biscuits for you uncultured Americans), and clotted cream, which goes SO well with their jams! Also plentiful are trinkets, apparel, and other accessories adorned with the union jack, so if you want to feel "Rule Britannia" surge through your body, you most certainly can. Overall, a great little shop that shows you a glimpse of what the legendary island nation has to offer! A bit pricey of course but you won't find many of the items here elsewhere or even online. Come here when you feel adventurous and want to treat yourself to something a little different. Lovely store, amazing staff, chuffed to bits.
