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 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.
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Last updated on 23rd March 2021
Set in the heart of Westminster Abbey, this venue is a gorgeous starting pointing for a historic day out in the capital. Spread over two floors, the cafe boasts a glass ceiling, allowing you to take in the area's incredible architecture while tucking into French toast, creamy porridge and fresh juices.
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.
When it comes to breakfast in Balham? The Exhibit is our go-to guy. The independent venue houses a bar, restaurant, sunny terrace and private cinema making it a hive of activity come the weekend. With a crowd made up of stylish brunches and yummy mummies, the hotspot serves healthy morning plates and daily deli specials.
The Clapham North is a characterful spot for breakfast in South London, boasting bright and airy interiors and a terrace out front. Sip on potent bloody marys and mimosas while getting stuck into a selection of quirky dishes, from bacon and egg macaroni cheese to smoked salmon croquettes topped with tarragon hollandaise.
From their popular rooftop terrace through to the cosy fire-places and comfy sofas, this South London hotspot is sure to put a smile on your face, no matter how early it is. No.32 The Old Town is a top choice for breakfast in Clapham, stocking everything from homemade granola through to hefty breakfast burgers.
@ The Little Orange Door on Various dates from Tuesday 20th April 2021
For a breakfast meeting in London? Little Orange Door is the perfect venue. Located on the edge of Clapham Common, this beautiful restaurant offers hot desking space throughout the week, with perks that include unlimited hot drinks and a dog-friendly policy.
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 brunch delights, from loaded flatbreads to fluffy pancakes.
M Restaurant Threadneedle Street offers one of the best breakfasts in London. The 120-cover restaurant is popular with the City's workers thanks to its impressive menu of premium cuts of steak. In the morning though? The swish spot specialises in all things full English, with smoked streaky bacon, chorizo sausage and organic eggs taking centre stage.
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.
The Sipping Room is a sleek restaurant in East London, serving up delicious seasonal dishes to hungry commuters. Part of the famous Drake and Morgan restaurant group, the venue is perfect for a breakfast meeting in Canary Wharf, with an extensive early morning menu made up of fresh pastries, locally-sourced produce and strong coffee.
A Georgian townhouse stretched across five stunning floors, Bird of Smithfield is one of the more elegant places to eat breakfast in London. Serving their 'Early Bird' menu from 8am on weekdays (and as part of their brunch offering on Saturday), pick anything from Eggs Benedict to a Full English, smoked salmon to avodaco on toast, available until 11am. Pressed for time? Bird also offers coffee and a pastry to take away for just £2.
Looking for a breakfast restaurant in Central London? This dinky 40-seater all-day spot is serving up quirky nosh within a jaw-dropping location. Only a few minutes walk from Liverpool Street Station, Crispin is housed within an asymmetric pavilion and welcomes in a number of guest chefs for a regularly-changing lineup of kitchen residencies.