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 6th March 2023




Balans Cafe Bar - 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. 

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.

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 Depot

The Depot not only offers gorgeous interiors and a beautiful beer garden, but its menu is equally as impressive. Swing by for breakfast and feast on dishes such as fresh toasted crumpet topped with eggs, shallots and hollandaise, corned beef hash and, of course, the classic full English. 

Comptoir Libanais - Various Sites

Kick-start your day with a taste of Lebanon as Comptoir Libanais brings the very best in Middle Eastern cuisine. Head to one of their colourful venues to spend your morning digging into a vibrant feast of shakshuka, hummus and smoked salmon, with plenty of veggie and vegan options too. 

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.

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. 

The Cavendish

A great place to have breakfast in West London, The Cavendish is cooking up all the popular favourites - but with a fancy twist. Grab a cup of steaming coffee before chowing down on a grilled bacon chop with fried duck eggs, homemade granola and stunning drop pancakes.

The Soak

Looking for somewhere to eat breakfast in Victoria? Make your way to this quirky hotel restaurant where you'll find an early morning menu that includes blueberry muffins and cinnamon pastries all the way to eggs Florentine and oat brioche French toast.

Crispin

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.