Discover London’s 38 best Breakfast spots for your trip

Regency Cafe has served classic British breakfasts from the same Art Deco premises near Westminster since 1946, and its black-and-white tiled interior has appeared in several films, cementing its status as a genuine London landmark rather than a manufactured tourist stop. The format is simple and efficient: order at the counter, queue at peak times, and expect a straightforward, unfussy full English rather than any modern flourishes.

Its very high must-see and culture scores paired with a low trendy score capture that exactly — this is heritage and authenticity over novelty. At 4.7 stars over 5,000 reviews, it remains immensely popular despite its resolutely old-fashioned approach.

The Wolseley occupies a former car showroom turned banking hall turned all-day brasserie, and its soaring, ornate interior is a big part of why it's remained a fixture for both Londoners and visitors across every meal of the day. Reviewers mention it as a fitting way to close out a trip, praising both the decor and consistently excellent service, and it's popular for special meals like anniversary dinners.

At 4.4 stars, expensive pricing, and nearly 8,000 reviews, it's a dependable choice whether for a proper breakfast, a business lunch, or an elegant dinner. Its versatility across time slots makes it one of the more flexible bookings in this list.

E Pellicci has been run by the same Italian-English family on Bethnal Green Road since the early twentieth century, and its marquetry-panelled Art Deco dining room is protected by listed status — a rare survivor of the classic East End caff. The menu keeps to hearty, unpretentious dishes like fry-ups and pasta, served in a room reviewers describe as having genuine, lived-in character rather than manufactured nostalgia.

Its very high culture and local scores, paired with a low trendy score, reflect a spot valued for authenticity and history rather than novelty, and the 4.8 rating over more than 3,100 reviews confirms it as a genuine East End institution. No booking is needed, but expect a queue at peak breakfast hours.

Bar Italia has operated in Soho long enough to become a landmark in its own right, and reviewers describe it as one of the few surviving pieces of 'old Soho' amid the neighbourhood's ongoing gentrification. It's less about the coffee being extraordinary and more about the atmosphere and its round-the-clock openness, staying lively at 2am when much of London has gone quiet.

With a 4.2 rating from over 2,200 reviews and one of the higher culture scores in this batch, it suits a late-night or early-morning Soho visit as much as a daytime coffee break.

Ozone Coffee's Shoreditch location has built a loyal following on the strength of its brunch menu, with reviewers repeatedly praising the sourdough topped with perfectly cooked eggs as a weekend favourite. The coffee itself is rated among the best specialty coffee in the area, and with over 3,200 reviews and a 4.5 rating the combination clearly works.

It suits a leisurely weekend breakfast as much as a quick weekday coffee.

Prufrock Coffee helped define London's specialty coffee movement and remains a benchmark on Leather Lane, pairing serious espresso with a fuller brunch menu than most coffee bars attempt. Reviewers highlight the care the team puts into every cup, and it's popular enough with the local business crowd that it doubles as an informal meeting spot.

With a 4.6 rating from over 2,700 reviews, it draws both quick coffee stops and people settling in for breakfast.

The Breakfast Club has built its identity around kitsch Americana decor and playful branding, and the Soho branch on D'Arblay Street captures that cozy, slightly chaotic café energy reviewers describe. The menu sticks to comforting breakfast and brunch classics — pancakes, eggs, and fry-ups — rather than anything experimental.

At 4.4 stars over nearly 4,800 reviews and a high must-see score, it's a well-known stop for visitors exploring Soho as much as it is for regulars. It suits a fun, casual breakfast rather than a quiet or refined one.

Eggbreak takes a single ingredient and builds an entire breakfast and brunch menu around it, tucked into a townhouse space on Uxbridge Street with room to spread out downstairs. Reviewers repeatedly highlight the staff's genuine warmth and attentiveness as much as the food itself.

Its high must-see and trendy scores alongside a very low hidden-gem score point to a well-established, well-known destination rather than a lesser-known find, and at 4.7 stars over more than 11,000 reviews it has built serious popularity. It's a solid choice for an egg-centric breakfast in a relaxed, welcoming setting.

Granger & Co. on Westbourne Grove was the London outpost that introduced many diners to the relaxed, produce-forward Australian brunch style, and it remains a Notting Hill favourite for breakfast and brunch. The room is bright and airy, and walk-ins are common even without a booking, with waits of ten to fifteen minutes reported at busy times.

At 4.4 stars over more than 3,500 reviews and a solidly high must-see score, it draws a steady mix of locals and visitors rather than one or the other. It works well for a relaxed weekend breakfast in a lively, design-conscious room.

WatchHouse's Tower Bridge branch on Shad Thames has become a go-to for a relaxed brunch, with reviewers recommending the toast options served with salmon or poached eggs as a flavourful, healthy choice. The coffee is rated among the best in London by regulars, and the space invites lingering rather than rushing through.

With a 4.6 rating from nearly 2,600 reviews and booking recommended, it suits a proper sit-down brunch near Tower Bridge more than a quick coffee stop.

Farm Girl's pastel, plant-filled interior on Portobello Road has made it one of the most photographed brunch spots in Notting Hill, and its very high trendy and aesthetic scores — paired with an unusually low hidden-gem score — confirm it's a well-known, sought-after destination rather than a quiet find. The menu leans toward smoothie bowls and health-conscious brunch plates, and reviewers frequently mention queuing up to an hour at busy times, alongside some criticism of slow service given the wait.

It's best suited to those happy to trade a queue for a highly photogenic setting. Prices run on the higher side for the category.

Terry's Cafe has built a reputation as a go-to spot for a proper full English breakfast on Great Suffolk Street, with one reviewer describing it as their very first stop in London after an overnight flight. The room is a classic caff setup, busy and bustling rather than polished, and reviewers note that popularity can mean slower service at peak times.

Its solidly high must-see and culture scores alongside a low trendy score point to a spot valued for tradition and reliability rather than contemporary flair. At 4.6 stars over more than 2,700 reviews, it remains a dependable choice for a hearty British breakfast.

Caravan started as a small coffee roastery and has grown into a small chain, but its King's Cross flagship on Granary Square remains a benchmark for London's modern brunch scene, mixing Middle Eastern, Asian, and Mediterranean flavours on one menu. The industrial-chic dining room overlooks the square's fountains, and the in-house roasted coffee is as much a draw as the food.

With a 4.5 rating over 6,000 reviews and solidly high trendy and must-see scores, it draws a broad mix of locals and visitors rather than a niche crowd. It works equally well for a relaxed breakfast or a lively weekend brunch with a group.

Set within the undulating Magazine Building extension designed by Zaha Hadid, Friends Of Ours combines one of Hyde Park's most architecturally distinctive spaces with an all-day breakfast and lunch menu. The setting — steps from the Serpentine and surrounded by parkland — accounts for its very high aesthetic score, easily the standout among its key scores.

Reviews are more mixed on food and service consistency than on the room itself, and the lower local score suggests it draws more visitors passing through the park than regular neighbourhood diners. It's best visited for the setting and a relaxed coffee or breakfast rather than an ambitious meal.

Riding House Street's all-day brasserie has built a loyal following in Fitzrovia for breakfasts that go well beyond the basics, with reviewers singling out the 'Bloody Great Mary' as one of the best in London. The room mixes exposed brick and eclectic decor with white-tablecloth service, giving it a slightly more polished feel than a typical café.

At 4.4 stars over nearly 4,800 reviews, it's popular enough to get busy even shortly after opening on weekends. Its moderate local and trendy scores suggest a spot that pleases both neighbourhood regulars and visitors rather than skewing heavily to either.

Where The Pancakes Are has built its reputation squarely on its namesake dish, with reviewers describing returning on consecutive days to work through the menu's many pancake variations. The arch setting near Southwark Bridge Road gives it a warm, slightly industrial atmosphere that photographs well, in line with its solidly high trendy and aesthetic scores.

At 4.4 stars over more than 4,400 reviews, it's popular enough to draw steady crowds, particularly on weekend mornings. It's an easy pairing with a visit to nearby Borough Market.

Sunday in Brooklyn brought its Williamsburg brunch concept to Westbourne Grove, and the signature giant pancake — dense, sweet, and built for sharing — has made it one of the most photographed breakfast plates in the area. The dining room leans into warm, plant-filled New York loft styling that photographs well, matching its high trendy and aesthetic scores.

Reviews are mixed on whether the pancake lives up to the social-media hype, though the overall dining experience and service are consistently praised. It suits a leisurely weekend brunch more than a quick weekday coffee stop.

Queens of Mayfair has earned a strong reputation among both locals and hotel concierges recommending breakfast spots near Mayfair, with its baked eggs and greens dish frequently singled out for both flavour and presentation. The dining room's high aesthetic score reflects a genuinely photogenic, well-designed space that suits the neighbourhood's upscale character.

At 4.6 stars over roughly 900 reviews, it has built a strong reputation without the very high volume of some London brunch institutions, and its high trendy score alongside a lower local score suggests a destination aimed more at visitors and special occasions than everyday neighbourhood dining. It's a good choice for a leisurely, elevated brunch.

MARTINO'S positions itself as a stylish neighbourhood spot for breakfast through lunch, with reviewers consistently praising the decor and relaxed atmosphere more emphatically than any single dish, which comes across as reliably good rather than exceptional. It suits Sloane Square's well-heeled surroundings, offering a versatile menu with something for most tastes rather than a narrow specialty.

At 4.0 stars and mid-range pricing, it's a comfortable choice for a morning coffee and pastry, a business breakfast, or a light lunch, better suited to a relaxed daytime visit than an evening destination given its limited hours. It works well for solo visits or casual meetings.

TAB X TAB on Westbourne Grove has built a reputation over several years for its French toast, which one long-time regular calls among the best in London, while more recent visitors often arrive having seen it on social media. That mix of loyal locals and newly arrived trend-followers is reflected in its unusually high trendy score paired with a solid local score.

The room has the relaxed, bright feel typical of Notting Hill's brunch scene. It's well suited to a lively weekend brunch, though its social-media popularity means peak times can get crowded.

Dishoom King's Cross recreates the atmosphere of Bombay's vanishing Irani cafés inside a striking industrial space near Granary Square, complete with ceiling fans, worn tile floors, and old photographs on the walls. The menu draws on Bombay street food and colonial-era café classics, with the bacon naan roll and house chai among its most talked-about dishes.

At a 4.8 rating across nearly 20,000 reviews, it has become one of London's most consistently popular breakfast destinations, and its very high must-see score reflects genuine mass appeal rather than a niche following. Expect a lively, bustling room rather than a quiet morning coffee.

Dalloway Terrace's glass-covered, greenery-draped terrace near Bloomsbury and the West End theatres makes it usable year-round, with reviewers specifically praising overhead heaters that keep a winter brunch comfortable. Its central location near the Dominion Theatre makes it a natural choice for a meal built around a show, and one reviewer used exactly that logic booking it for a short walk after a matinee.

At 4.4 from over 1,700 reviews and expensive pricing, it leans toward a special daytime or evening occasion, a birthday, a pre-theatre dinner, or simply a leisurely brunch, rather than a quick everyday meal, with breakfast through dinner all on offer.

St. JOHN Bakery's Neal's Yard location brings the acclaimed restaurant group's baking pedigree to a small, unpretentious spot tucked into one of Covent Garden's most charming courtyards.

The doughnuts are the clear highlight, described by reviewers as perfectly balanced, not too oily and not too sweet, with the chocolate version singled out as a must-try. With a 4.3 rating from 308 reviews, it's an easy, low-key stop for a coffee and pastry while exploring Neal's Yard.

Over Under Coffee has built a strong following in Earls Court, with reviewers particularly enthusiastic about the Oatly latte paired with a toffee bun, and the menu extends comfortably into lunch territory with options like a Reuben sandwich enjoyed with outdoor seating. With a 4.2 rating from over 1,250 reviews and booking recommended at busy times, it functions as well as a light lunch stop as it does a coffee break.

It suits visitors looking for something more substantial than a quick espresso.

Lantana brings the produce-driven, globally-inflected brunch style associated with Australian cafés to Southwark Street, with the fried chicken and French toast plate drawing particular praise from reviewers. The space is functional rather than dramatic, matching its moderate aesthetic and trendy scores, and some reviewers note the kitchen's broader menu can feel a little unfocused beyond its brunch strengths.

At 4.5 stars over more than 2,000 reviews, it's a reliable option in an area well-stocked with breakfast spots near Borough Market and London Bridge. It suits a straightforward, satisfying brunch rather than a special-occasion visit.

Polo Bar's main appeal is straightforward: a compact, no-frills café near Liverpool Street that serves traditional British breakfast and lunch fare 24 hours a day, useful for early starts, late finishes, or jet-lagged mornings. Its modest trendy and aesthetic scores reflect a space built for function over style, while a solid local score points to steady use by people working or living nearby.

At 4.4 stars over nearly 5,800 reviews, service is consistently well-reviewed even if the setting is unremarkable. No booking is needed, making it an easy, low-commitment option.

Abuelo has built a following largely through its visually striking Fig Toast, a dish reviewers say they'd heard about on social media long before visiting. The space itself is compact and stylish, and the outdoor seating near Southampton Street offers a pleasant view of the surrounding streetscape, though queues of twenty minutes or more are common on weekends.

Its high trendy and aesthetic scores align with a menu and setting clearly designed with photogenic brunch culture in mind, while the more modest culture and local scores suggest an experience aimed more at visitors and social-media followers than neighbourhood regulars. It's best suited to a leisurely brunch rather than a quick coffee.

Perched high in the Heron Tower near Liverpool Street, Duck & Waffle pairs its signature dish — crispy duck leg, a fried duck egg, and a waffle drizzled with mustard maple syrup — with some of the best panoramic views available at a restaurant table in London. The room is polished and contemporary, built as much around the skyline as the food, which explains its very high must-see and aesthetic scores.

At 4.4 stars over more than 17,000 reviews, it's firmly on the tourist and special-occasion circuit rather than a casual local haunt. Prices run high, in keeping with the view and the setting.

26 Grains has carved out a niche in Neal's Yard with a menu centred on grains and porridge, dressed up with more inventive combinations like Turkish-style eggs with chilli butter and crispy nuts on sourdough. The compact, cosy space suits Covent Garden's tucked-away courtyard character, and reviewers consistently praise the freshness of the food and quality of the coffee.

Its moderate trendy and aesthetic scores reflect a spot that's stylish without being purely Instagram-driven, appealing to those looking for a genuinely different breakfast option. It's a good pick for something lighter and more distinctive than a standard fry-up.

Halfcup has quickly built a strong local reputation near King's Cross station, with reviewers repeatedly highlighting the warmth of the staff alongside solid coffee and breakfast plates. Its balanced key scores — moderate on trendy and aesthetic, higher on local — suggest a café that has won people over through consistency rather than spectacle.

At 4.5 stars over nearly 2,900 reviews, it has built genuine momentum without losing its neighbourhood feel. It suits a relaxed breakfast before catching a train or exploring the surrounding area.