Fortnum and Mason has been open at 181 Piccadilly since 1707. Up on the first floor, their café called The Parlour, is like walking into a pink marshmallow. It is sweet from head to toe, in décor and in menu. My 85% dark chocolate (made with beans from Colombia) tasted sweet just by association, really sweet. But gosh was it a pretty picture. This little café is known more for its ‘create your own’ ice cream sundae so I looked out of place with my hot chocolate with whipped cream and chocolate shavings (and also available in milk or salted caramel flavours). But it’s a great, albeit expensive, spot to rest tired legs after walking around central London and to watch the people of Fortnum. If you enjoy their hot chocolate, it is also available to buy in tins to make at home.
