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61 | FOOD AND DRINK | Cafésrecently opened an all-day restaurantin Chelsea.You can sit at the eating bar – wherechefs make fresh tartines to order – atone of the individual or communal tables,or relax in the lounge. There’s complimentarywi-fi throughout the restaurantduring the morning.Breakfast includes classic Frenchdishes and pastries, while lunch featureshealthy options and savoury tartines.Last orders for supper are at 9.30pm.Bread, pastries and related accessoriessuch as baskets, knives and books areavailable to buy.Monday-Friday 8am-8.30pm,Saturday-Sunday 9am-6.30pm.39 Cadogan Gardens, SW3 2TBT: 020 3263 6019www.poilane.comDri DriAn Italian gelato in Chelsea FarmersMarket, with flavours ranging frombiscotto (cookies and cream) to cioccolato(chocolate) and caffè expresso(espresso coffee). It also offers workshopswhere children can learn how tomake sorbets and create their own tubto take away, and has a catering service.Daily 11am-8pm.Unit 16, Chelsea Farmers Market,125 Sydney Street, SW3 6NRT: 020 8616 5718www.dridrigelato.comJak’sClose to the galleries and boutiqueshops on Walton Street, Jak’s serves upMediterranean food. It's a popularbrunch stop on weekends and offersdishes from pasta to moussaka. Jak’sBar is a few doors down on the samestreet.Monday-Sunday 7.30am-11pm.77 Walton Street, SW3 2HTT: 020 7584 3441www.jakswaltonstreet.comPatisserie Valerie onDuke of York SquareManicomio Café and Deli(see Restaurants for the restaurant)The café serves breakfast, paninis,bruschettas and an informal dinner, whilethe delicatessen has a counter displayso you can choose what to take away oreat in the café and conservatory.Monday-Saturday 8am-7pm, Sunday10am-6pm.85 Duke of York Square, SW3 4LYT: 020 7730 3366.www.manicomio.co.ukPatisserie Valerie – ChelseaLeft Wing CaféThe original Patisserie Valerie opened inFrith Street in 1926, when Belgian-bornMadam Valerie decided to bring continentaltreats to England.As well as patisserie treats such aséclair au chocolate and tarte au citron,there’s continental breakfasts, all-daybreakfast and brunch (up to £8.50),grilled snacks and lunch, through toevening dishes including salads, lasagneand soup of the day (£4.05-£9.50).Drinks include fruit smoothies (£4.05),ice-cream milkshakes (£3.35) and agood selection of tea and coffee. Thereis also a takeaway menu.Monday-Friday 8am-8pm, Saturday8am-9pm, Sunday 9am-7pm.Duke of York Square, SW3 4LYT: 020 7730 7094www.patisserie-valerie.co.uk/cafechelsea.aspxPeter Jones Espresso BarGrab a freshly-made coffee (and a cakeor pastry, if you’re like us) and get abird’s eye view over Chelsea at PeterJones’s top-floor expresso bar. There’salso a self-service restaurant on thesame floor, should you want a moresubstantial bite to eat.Monday-Saturday 9.30am-7pm,Sunday 11am-5pm, bank holidays10am-6pm.Peter Jones, Sloane Square, SW1W 8ELT: 0207 730 3434www.peterjones.co.ukRamelli’s Sandwich BarClose to Sloane Square Tube station(turn left as you come out), this sandwichbar serves snacks, hot and cold foodand drinks.Daily 6am-5pm.6 Holbein Place, SW1W 8NPT: 020 7730 3113Royal Court Theatre Café Bar(see Pubs, Bars and Nightlife)Snog ChelseaServing up pure frozen yogurt treats,Snog offers a healthier alternative toice cream. Choose a yogurt and addtoppings, which are updated with theseasons.Daily 11am-12am.155 King’s Road, SW3 5TXT: 020 7351 7164www.ifancyasnog.comTreats totake homeChelsea is lucky enough to have lotsof wonderful food and wine stores – hereare just a few of themArtisan du ChocolatLuxury chocolate company Artisan duChocolat was founded by Irish chef andchocolatier Gerard Coleman in 2000and the Chelsea shop opened in 2001.The chocolates are beautiful as well asdelicious – perfect for a gift or a treat.Monday-Saturday 10am-7pm, Sunday12pm-5pm.89 Lower Sloane Street, SW1W 8DAT: 0845 270 6996, option 2.www.artisanduchocolat.comThe Bluebird Food Store andWine CellarThe food store sells bakery breads,cured meats, chutneys and Britishcheeses, and there’s also a takeawaymenu. There are prepared meals totake home, takeaway coffees and a selfservicesalad bar, and you can have aPack a picnicWhen the weather’s nice, a greatalternative to dining at one of themany restaurants with gardens andal fresco areas is to visit some ofthe food shops in Chelsea and puta picnic together. Sitting by thefountains in Duke of York Square orin Ranelagh Gardens is a lovely wayto spend a lunchtime.