Where to Have Breakfast in London

Opening bright and early from 9am, take your pick between mouth-watering options like the smashed avocado & lime on toast, baked beans & fried duck egg or keep things light with granola, plain yoghurt & fruit if you're on something of a health kick. This is a relaxed and friendly cafe known for its stripped back, industrial feel.

Open from 8am every single day, this Balans Café is perfect for grabbing a delicious continental breakfast in quirky, eccentric surroundings.

Open from 8am every day, this charming little bistro-style restaurant near St Paul's serves up some delicious South East Asian dishes, coffees, juices and teas.

Open from 7.30am daily, Ask For Janice gets Farringdon up and running for the day with breakfast and coffee. Focusing on seasonal, British fare and a love of social eating experiences, head along with your mates or prepare for a big day at work with a choice of crumpets, eggs on toast, hash browns with chorizo and plenty of other start-of-the-day treats.

Last but by no means least on our guide to the best places for breakfast in London is The Elgin; a home-from-home found in Maida Vale. Serving hearty and delicious breakfasts to get you off on the right foot, come by any time after 8am and enjoy a choice of hot and cold options on the side of coffee sourced from the nearby Coleman Coffee Roasters on Maltby Street.

Sat in the heart of Britain's political hub, Walkers of Whitehall is a quaint cafe that uses only the finest ingredients and traditional recipes to serve up a breakfast to London's hungry crowds. With a talented team of chefs, they let their imaginations run wild, adding slight twists and tweaks to traditional British gastro dishes. Simply decorated with wooden tables and sleek furnishings, this cafe will undoubtedly become a favourite within Wesminster's culinary scene. 

Open early in the morning to cater for Westminster's early risers, Loose Box has become a favourite breakfast location in the heart of London. A range of exquisite dishes and drinks are available for guests to sample, created by a team of experienced chefs that make use of only the finest, freshest ingredients around. Add into the fold a great line-up of teas, coffees and sharing platter, and you've got yourself one amazing breakfast spot in London. 

Whether it's a quick business breakfast or weekend brunch with mates, this London Bridge spot boasts delicious British food, with a training kitchen which helps the homeless develop skills to find employment.

Giving it some welly in the brunch department, Suburb SW11 is a top notch bar and restaurant for breakfast in South London. Notably brimming with eggs and bites alike, guests to Suburb can also indulge in cocktails and free-flowing prosecco aplenty. 

All Daisy Green venues are amazing places to eat breakfast and Scarlett Green is no exception. The Soho venue boasts an amazing selection of Aussie breakfast goodies, all washed down by Australian coffee.

Head to east London, where this Cambridge Heath Road eatery is serving up delicious organic dishes, international craft beers and mouthwatering cocktails alongside top-notch coffee in the daytime and natural wine come the evening. 

If you are after breakfast in South West London, look no further than Aubaine. They serve up delicious French and European plates for everyone who steps into their quaint venue, whether they be families, tourists or groups of friends just waking up.

A sanctuary of calm among the maddening crowds of the city, The Folly offers a good choice of options to set you up for a big day at the office. A cracking shout if you're seeking a great place for breakfast in the city of London, this botanically-inspired eatery serves a lovely range of treats from the bakery, eggs on toast, blueberry pancakes and more.

Situated in the heart of the City, this east London branch of the popular chain boasts tasty lunches, great cocktails and happy hour deals to keep you going long after work is over.

Tucked between Victoria and St James Park, not only can Royal Quarter be found in one of the most buzzing quarters of London, they're churning out a viable and delicious selection of breakfast options from warm plates to coffee and croissants.

As part of the Apex Hotel in the City of London, The Lampery is a great all-day venue. Kick things off with their hearty breakfast menu which includes slap-up English breakfasts, pancakes and kippers on toast.

Found yourself in the surrounding area of Charing Cross and looking for a bite to eat in the morning? While normally known as a wine bar, All Bar One on Villiers Street also churns out a top selection of affordable breakfast and brunch dishes. 

This Middle Eastern and Mediterranean-inspired restaurant in Dalston is one of East London's top breakfast options. Offering everything from granola to Turkish-style eggs, it's a great spot for a quick bite or a long brunch.

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.

As London's most central pub, The Admiralty is abuzz with the chatter of a hungry crowd come breakfast time. It's a striking spot modelled on the HMS Victory, offering the chance to tuck in to that all-important first meal of the day while you look out across Trafalgar Square. While it might be a little early for a pint of their signature London Pride ales, there's a lovely choice of indulgent Admiral's breakfasts and Brewer Street coffees to make this one of the top places to eat breakfast in London.

Set in the heart of Westminster Abbey, this venue is a gorgeous starting pointing for a historic day out. Spread over two floors, they kick things off with breakfasts of French toasts, smoked salmon and porridge.

Get your day off to the best start at Six Storeys in Soho, as they go from quirky cocktail venue to charming breakfast retreat by day. Set over six floors, the vintage-filled venue serves up a healthy fare in the morning, grab a coffee and go or sit and enjoy granola jars or baked free range eggs.

Greenwood in Victoria is a sports bar and restaurant that stand head and shoulders above its competition. Serving amazing 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, poached eggs and all the smashed avocado you can ask for. 

Open from morning until night, while you might associate The Perception Bar with amazing cocktails and delicious dinners, their breakfast menu is sure to draw you in. Expect everything from indulgent treats to healthy bowls in keeping with the bar's stylish aesthetic.

The Sipping Room is a sleek restaurant in East London that serves delicious seasonal dishes throughout the day to Canary Wharf's hungry revellers. As part of the famous Drake and Morgan restaurant group, the venue delivers only the highest standard of food. Open 7 days a week, head down early in the morning and enjoy all your favourite breakfast dishes, including a full English and a selection of warm pastries.

Making your way down to South London and getting those hunger pangs come the AM? Not only are there big brunch dishes the likes of corn fritters and a full English to enjoy, stick around for a roster of cocktails and live entertainment in the evening. 

Barge House specialises in soul-satisfying grub, with menus that change according to the season. Open from 10am throughout the week, sleep in then take a relaxed stroll down to the edges of Regent's Canal, where this super relaxed space gets you set up for the day with coffee, Breakfast in Bread and homemade cakes alongside those peaceful waterside vibes.

Open at 7.30am, this basement bar is serving delicious breakfasts to City workers. Cooked in their josper grill, dishes are hearty and wholesome, with everything from smoked salmon through to full Englishes.

Start your weekends off right with whacking breakfast plates including the likes of smashed avocado and chilli flakes, and smoked salmon and poached eggs at Balls Brothers in Mayfair. To top things off, the spot will be offering bottomless cocktails, from Bloody Marys to Espresso Martinis, to help you wash it all down.

Found yourself in central London and in need of a bit of brunch? The Gentlemen Baristas Store Street should sort you out. The stylish little spot not only puts on coffee lessons, but also offers an all-day brunch and has an award-winning selection of coffee.

Brunch may often be comprised of eggs and bacon, but there's a little more to The Diner's breakfast than meets the eye. From pancakes and ice cream down to waffles and bacon, get familiar with this Americana way to brunch one heaped plate at a time.

What better place to have breakfast than Skylark? It offers delicious British dishes, but also beautiful views of 170 acres of beautiful countryside from its 150-year-old Victorian farm house location.

If you like your breakfasts hearty, ethical and utterly delicious, then Timmy Green is what you've been waiting for. Join the Aussie space in Victoria for fresh juice, Josper-cooked meat, a large vegan choice and bottomless booze options come the weekend.

The latest venue from The Breakfast Club team was always going to end up as one of the best breakfast restaurants in London. Located on the banks of the River Lee you'll find brunches and brinners serving up all-day pancakes, tasty waffle and all types of eggs.

"Today is going to be a good day" say the Brekky Club's menus, and a quick peek at what's on offer quickly supports such a statement.  A hands down favourite for eating breakfast in London, their Canary Wharf cafe cooks up an almighty spread from 7am on weekdays. Keep it nice and simple with a bacon butty, push the boat out with a breakfast burrito or spoil yourself with some all-American pancakes; the breakfast menu is available to order from all the way through until 5pm.

This gorgeous Edwardian Underground hangout is not only a lovely place to sit and enjoy a cooked breakfast, but is also the perfect place to grab a quick bite to eat before work. Homemade juices are usually available at the bar and there's a lovely bakery on the corner for fresh bread. 

Located in Paddington, Heist Bank is a laid-back and cool bar and restaurant that specialises in Italian food. The venue is comprised of several rooms, including an open plan seating area, a pool table and plenty of private hire options.

The Clapham North is a characterful spot in South London that boasts all the brilliant things you'd expect to find in a cosy, homely pub. Alongside the quirky decor, central to the pubs success is the hearty breakfast on offer. With potent Bloody Marys and other cocktails framing proceedings here, guests can expect to find all their favourite breakfast dishes here, from a delicious full English to a flavoursome Eggs Benedict.

Blending New York glamour with London cool, it's easy to see why Kitty Hawk is such a popular stop in East London. Open all day for delicious dinner at night all the way back until breakfast, where they serve up speciality coffee, pastries, and a deli to make sure you are more than filled on your visit.

While the Memory Box is known for being a night time hangout thanks to its cocktails and delicious dinner meals, they also are the perfect place to stop for breakfast. Open every day at 8am, pop into the cool and contemporary bar for some bites and come back a bit later in the day for happy hour drinks too.

With steel pipes running across the ceiling, red leather booths and crushed velvet chairs, this hotspot looks just as good as the food tastes. There's all the classic breakfast dishes; from eggs to granola and fresh juices to wash it all down.

Heard about the £12 Botanist Breakfast? Come anytime between 10 and 11.15am on weekdays and you can fill up on any of their hot breakfast dishes, washed down with unlimited tea or coffee for just £12. This is a slick and sophisticated spot to enjoy breakfast in west London; our tip is the avocado on toast, which comes paired with smoked streaky bacon and a fiery kick of chilli.

Take a stroll around London Fields and then refuel at Rawduck, a cool spot that offers all sorts of early morning deliciousness, including brunch plates, pastries and coffee.

M Restaurant is multifaceted both in venue and menu. Their 120-cover restaurant normally serves the finest in grill food for lunch and dinner, including choice cuts from six individual countries, but they are also perfect for breakfast, where they serve dishes made of the finest ingredients and made to the highest standards of hospitality.

When it comes to breakfast, there's nothing like the taste of a decent coffee paired with some perfectly runny eggs. This independent coffee shop is also a specialist cocktail bar and all day cafe, so you may be tempted to stay through the morning.

Take your breakfast over to Turkey with Yosma, the stylish restaurant in Marylebone. From six types of eggs through to Turkish bagels, this morning offering is a treat for the tummy and taste buds.

Imagine waking up, enjoying a freshly brewed coffee and a choice of wonderful pastry, all while staring out at the London landscape. Well, you can do just that at beautiful Sky Garden.

An absolute gem of an independent neighbourhood bar and restaurant, No.11 serves up a delightfully communal breakfast in London from its cool and contemporary venue. All food is freshly cooked from scratch, and visitors can tuck into signature sourdough bruschetta with roast tomatoes, spinach, avocado & crispy bacon or ricotta pancakes with seasonal fruit between 9 and 11.30am. A truly delicious way to start the day in the heart of Chelsea.

From their popular rooftop terrace through to the cosy fire-places and sofa, wake up right at this Clapham hotspot. No. 32 The Old Town is a top choice for breakfast, stocking everything from homemade granola through to breakfast burgers.

The Good Egg is all about delicious Tel Aviv brunch and breakfast. Come to their Soho branch and enjoy a variety of Israeli dishes, with their onsite pita oven and smoker creating a variety of fresh and delicious breakfast treats.

Whether you're grabbing a quick slice of toast before work, or going all in on a Saturday morning pig-out, Caravan Exmouth Market offers one of the best breakfasts in London. From paprika waffles and bacon to a classic fry up, they're here for all you breakfast needs.

Serving bottomless brunch with Spanish flair, Seven's food offerings will give you a real taste of the continent for breakfast. The full Spanish breakfast is a real standout, with chorizo, morcilla de Burgos, fried eggs, butterbeans, tomato and toasted foccacia. Not to exclude you veggies, they have a delicious meat-free alternative.