London's Best Breakfasts

It’s not called the most important meal of the day for nothing, you know. Whether you're keen to kick things off with a classic full English or are keeping it green with a fresh juice and a dose of avocado on toast, these places are delivering the goods, and then some. Stomach rumbling already? Check out our top picks for the best breakfasts in London here to start fresh in the morning.

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Last updated on 13th January 2025




Albert's Schloss Soho

Not one to skimp on entertainment or hearty spreads so it seems once you take a look at Bavarian bier hall Albert's Schloss's breakfast menu. This Alpine-inspired haven can be found just shy of Piccadilly Circus sliding out its signature cook haus breakfasts, mushroom hash, Turkish eggs and so much more. The pancakes are not to be missed either, fronting toppings like maple bacon and Burford brown egg.

Chestnut Belgravia

Head over to Belgravia where cafe and bakery Chestnut is fronting one of the best breakfasts in London. Enjoy a range of brunch plates built around their indulgent pastries and signature sourdough from the gorgeous surrounds of their alfresco terrace.

Megan's - Various Sites

If you're looking for the best breakfast in London, you can't go far wrong at Megan's. Found all over the city, from Battersea to Angel, the quaint restaurant group can be easily identified thanks to its signature blue interiors and menu of Meditteranean brunch delights, from loaded flatbreads to fluffy pancakes.

Bobo Social Ealing

Found on Filmworks Walk, 10 minutes from Ealing Broadway station, Bobo Social is a modern European restaurant serving the very best meals from 9.30am on weekends and bank holidays. Think full Englishes, eggs benedict, shakshouka and avo toast topped with whipped feta, all washed down by the bloody mary cocktail trolley for bespoke drinks mixed at your tableside by the mixologist.

Breakfast at Larch & Access to Sky Garden

@ Larch on Various dates from Wednesday 12th February 2025

Rise and dine with Breakfast at Larch & Access to Sky Garden, offering a delicious spread that includes all your morning must-haves for just £23.50. Other than tasty treats, you'll also get fast-track entry to the famous Sky Garden, where you can soak in stunning 360-degree views of London. Fancy catching the dawning? Go for Sunrise at Sky Garden instead and treat yourself to a breakfast experience full of thrills, unique flavours, and mesmerising sights.

Burdock Café & Cocktail Bar

Not just a location for late-night sips, Burdock Café & Cocktail Bar knows a thing or two about great breakfasts as well. You'll find this venue on the ground floor of Montcalm Royal London House in Finsbury Square, flaunting modern decor and comfy leather booths.

They serve breakfast until 11am on weekdays, and 12pm on weekends. Choose from tasty dishes like Cumberland sausage baps, smashed avocado on toast and eggs Benedict, paired with fresh juice or a smoothie.

Balans - Various Sites

Open from 8am every single day and with locations spanning Soho, Stratford and Shepherd's Bush, Balans Cafe is the perfect choice for grabbing a delicious continental breakfast in the capital. Each venue boasts an individual identity yet retains the same high quality of food and service. 

Greenwood

Greenwood in Victoria is a sports bar and restaurant that stands head and shoulders above the rest. Serving food that's certain to leave you grinning from ear to ear, the venue is perfect for anyone looking for a place to eat breakfast in London. Think pancakes topped with cream and berries, perfectly poached eggs and smashed avocado galore. 

Scarlett Green

Daisy Green's city-wide venues offer the perfect setting for drawn-out get-togethers with friends. Scarlett Green is one of top picks for breakfast in Soho; boasting an amazing selection of Aussie treats, including the group's signature 'fancy bacon roll' which contains poached eggs, crispy onions, back bacon and hollandaise tucked inside a paratha roti.

1 Lombard Street

There's nowhere more elegant to start your day than 1 Lombard Street, a historic grade-II listed building in the heart of the City. You'll find a domed ceiling, all-white interiors and simple wooden furnishings here, and the menu is equally refined. Whether you fancy cinnamon French toast, freshly-baked pastries or a classic full English, you'll find everything you're looking for here.

Market Halls - Top London Sites

Offering some of the finest breakfast munch in the capital, these excellent Market Hall venues in Fulham, Victoria and the West End are fronting more than just some eggs benny and a bit of toast. Get ready for fresh coffees and a plethora of international eats.

The Breakfast Club - Restaurants

The Breakfast Club is one of London's most iconic restaurant groups. Located on the banks of the River Lea, their Hackney outpost fronts 70s-style interiors and mega plates stacked high with American brunch classics, from tasty waffles to spicy potato hashes. Find sites in Croydon, Hoxton, SohoSeven Dials and more locations across the city.