Cute Cafes In London

• Location: 17-21 Elizabeth Street, Belgravia, SW1W 9RP
• Best for: Instagram-worthy pastries
• Why we recommend: if it's baked goods you're after, there really is nowhere better than this - with a selection of fresh goodies to choose from every day

Looking for one of the cutest cafes in London? Chestnut is a fab place for beautiful baked goods - we're talking the best sourdoughs and twice-baked croissants. It also features a fancy lamination room so you can watch your decadent pastries being made right in front of you.

As for the decor, expect a simple white colour scheme, wooden furniture and lots of natural light coming in through the large windows. They deliver too, if you want that fresh taste from the comfort of your own home.

• Location: Ilchester Place, Kensington, W8 6LU
• Best for: parkside views
• Why we recommend: their menu suits savoury lovers or those with a sweet tooth equally, so it's perfect for pleasing a group of friends all at once

Tucked beneath the historic arches of Holland Park, The Holland Park Café is a super cute escape from the city. Whether you pitch up inside or take a seat on the suntrap of a terrace, you're sure to find it hard to leave.

The menu gives you plenty more reasons to stick around. Whatever time you stop by, you can take your pick from blueberry pancakes, smoked salmon, club sandwiches, cream teas, salads, small plates and plenty more.

• Location: Dean's Yard, Westminster Abbey, SW1P 3PA
• Best for: medieval vibes and afternoon tea
• Why we recommend: this is one of the most historic cafes around, with lots of traditional features and an idyllic location

Located in the heart of Westminster Abbey, Cellarium Cafe & Terrace is a heavenly haunt that's great for breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea. Grab one of their miniature cakes and kick back on their scenic terrace for one of the prettiest cafes in London.

Enter through 13th century cloisters, and check out the cool medieval cellars at this historic spot, perfect for a stop off during a day of exploring tourist attractions like Buckingham Palace and Big Ben. Even better? Kids eat free every single day.

• Location: 194 Kensington Park Road, Notting Hill, W11 2ES
• Best for: sweet treats
• Why we recommend: we love the huge variety of cakes and biscuits on offer here, and their icing masterclasses are well worth a try too

Although Biscuiteers Notting Hill is known for its cute location and pretty interiors on Kensington Park Road, the food certainly isn't lacking either. Specialising in sweet bites, you'll find everything from chocolate and salted caramel cake to cute cupcakes and afternoon tea here.

Fancy trying your hand at decorating your own biscuits? This popular spot is touting epic masterclasses along with the food, that are sure to teach everything about icing goods.

• Location: 593 Holloway Road, Upper Holloway, N19 4DJ
• Best for: making fluffy friends
• Why we recommend: you can sip coffee surrounded by cats, do we need to say more?

The adorably named Whiskers & Cream is a lovely cafe in Archway that's home to 10 beautiful, friendly cats who are just waiting for a cuddle. While you adore the kitties, you can enjoy award-winning hot drinks and savoury treats, as well as a bottomless afternoon tea.

They're all about sustainability here, sourcing local produce where possible - such as Artisan coffees made with direct trade beans, that are roasted less than a mile away and delivered by bicycle. 90-minute sessions cost £15 per person, including a drink.

• Location: 20 Seymour Street, Marylebone, W1H 7HX
• Best for: Australian-style brunch
• Why we recommend: this is the original cafe from this excellent group, and it remains one of your favourites, thanks to the Instagrammable decor and pretty plates

On the super cute streets of Portman Village, Daisy Green is a brilliantly beautiful cafe inside and out. Whether you take a pew beneath the blossom, by the coffee bar or in the oh-so-cosy secret garden, you won't want to get up in a hurry.

The Australian-inspired menu gives you plenty or reasons to stick around too. From shakshouka and smoked salmon to blueberry pancakes and brulee French toast, there's something to please every kind of palate.

• Location: 129 Bayswater Road, Hyde Park Corner, W2 4RJ
• Best for: pretty pink interiors
• Why we recommend: the bold pink colour scheme secures Brigit's spot as one of the most beautiful cafes in London, and the food doesn't disappoint either

One of many pink cafes in London, Brigit's Bakery is decked out with botanical decor, fuschia seating and gorgeous plating - that's right, you'll want to take pictures of everything right down to the bright green macaroons and animated walls.

Kick off your day with colourful smoothie bowls and smashed avocado with smoked salmon on toast, or swing by a little later for club sandwiches and seasonal quiches. They also serve an amazing afternoon tea, with the option to add on bottomless drinks as well.

In Deptford's lively Greenland Place, the Pear Tree serves up Australian-inspired dishes alongside its artisan drinks. Brunch is the star of the show over the weekend - think smashed avo, sweetcorn pancakes, huevos rancheros and an epic Farmer's Brekkie.

Dinner is served Thursday to Saturday with dishes like duck hash and Tuscan sausage rigatoni taking centre stage. Whenever you stop by, there's plenty to wet your whistle, from carefully selected wines to craft beers from local breweries.

• Location: 43-51 Great Titchfield Street, Fitzrovia, W1W 7PQ
• Best for: all-day dining
• Why we recommend: this is a truly versatile venue that transitions perfectly from day to night, with an indulgent all-day menu to keep you fuelled

With gorgeous blue interiors and hanging plants, The Riding House Cafe makes for the perfect place for getting some work done while sipping a delicious latte. This place is open until late as well, with more of a bar vibe in the evening, so it's the perfect day to night location.

And for when you get a bit hungry? They also feature equally Insta-worthy plates of food. Think chopped salads, buttermilk chicken burgers, hot smoked salmon royale and more on their breakfast, lunch and dinner menus.

• Location: 91-95 Clerkenwell Road, Farringdon, EC1R 5BX
• Best for: elegant coffee dates
• Why we recommend: this place really is a cut above, from its sophisticated plates to its classical live music sessions, and it always makes us feel classy

Cooking up a storm with kitchens on two separate levels and live classical music, Fidelio Cafe exudes chill vibes. An airy salon-like cafe complete with a mezzanine, a cosy basement lounge, and a library space, this Farringdon haunt is a coffee-lover's dream.

When you're finished soaking up the surrounds, be sure to check out their all-day menu. Think Turkish eggs, wild mushroom tagliatelle and open focaccia sandwiches.

• Location: 15 Minnie Baldock Street, Canning Town, E16 1YE
• Best for: Italian eats
• Why we recommend: not only are the interiors gorgeous here, but their indulgent Italian plates are a real treat for the tastebuds

Taking inspiration from Puglia, Yapix is a coffee place by day and a stunning wine bar by night. With gorgeous green walls, pretty lattes and friendly ambience, it's a great cafe for pictures and Insta-stories galore.

Their coffee comes courtesy of Veronero, while the more boozy drinks options are curated by co-founder and wine expert Leo Mometti. And if you're feeling peckish, there's everything from Italian-style grilled vegetable sandwiches to cheese boards and eggs Florentine on the menu.

• Location: Wandsworth Common, Off Dorlcote Road, SW18 3RT
• Best for: alfresco dining
• Why we recommend: there are acres and acres of green space to admire here, and they're all about supporting local vendors

A must if you love cute cafes in London with a view, The Skylark Café fulfills your caffeine needs with drinks from Curious Roo roastery, an Ealing-based business. Offering up delicious eats and 170 acres of greenery, it's the perfect spot in Wandsworth to relax.

Their all-day brunch menu features the likes of green shakshuka, whipped ricotta with roasted figs and breakfast baps, or swing by later for juicy burgers and sandwiches. What's more, there's a scrumptious selection of baked goods to check out.

• Location: 193 Wardour Street, Soho, W1F 8ZF
• Best for: bottomless brunch
• Why we recommend: their vibrant dishes are full of colour and flavour, with a cracking bottomless brunch to boot

With rustic bench seating, dark tones and warm wood finishes in the heart of Wardour Street, Kozzee's cuteness is off the charts. The perfect spot for coffee or brunch and cocktails, its menu is homely and indulgent in equal measure.

The bottomless brunch deal is even more eye-catching. For just £55 you can tuck into any dish, from loaded avocado toast and shakshuka to fluffy pancakes and hearty English breakfasts, and get unlimited beer, prosecco or cocktails for 60 minutes.

• Location: 129 Bayswater Road, Hyde Park Corner, W2 4RJ
• Best for: brunch and a relaxed atmosphere
• Why we recommend: this stylish space is both peaceful and comfortable, and their brunch dishes offer something for everyone

A cute cafe in Central London that overlooks Hyde Park, Aubaine offers chic interiors and a relaxed atmosphere so you can get nestled in for the evening with a macchiato or good book. You can also check out the Marylebone and Mayfair locations.

From breakfast through to dinner, there are a vast selection of tasty plates to get stuck into. We're talking truffle scrambled eggs on toasted sourdough, cinnamon French toast, smashed wagyu burgers and so much more.

• Location: Fitzrovia, London Bridge and Shoreditch
• Best for: Australian vibes and brunch
• Why we recommend: this old-school Australian cafe brings a slice of sunshine to Central London, serving up a mean brunch throughout the week

With sites in Fitzrovia, London Bridge and Shoreditch, you're never too far from Lantana. These Australian-inspired cafe bars serve breakfast and lunch seven days a week, with an evening menu also available on weekends. And they know a thing or two about morning meals in particular - the capital's first ever Aussie brunch was served by them in 2008.

Sip specialty-grade coffee or something a little stronger, and peruse their enticing menu. Delve into the likes of crispy chicken French toast, double smash cheeseburgers or roasted mushrooms and halloumi on toast, with bottomless brunches up for grabs as well.

• Location: 146 Battersea High Street, SW11 3JR
• Best for: cakes
• Why we recommend: who doesn't love bottomless cake?

One of the most famous cafes in London for its bottomless cake and hot drinks deal, Jack And Beyond serves a picturesque display of miniature sweet treats, scones and fancy bubbly. Enjoy loading up on pretty nibbles while snapping shots at every opportunity.

On the menu, expect everything from their bestselling red velvet cake to cheesecake crumble and stuffed cookies. For something a little more refined, try out their fantastic afternoon tea too.