🥐BreakfastClosed · Opens 7:30 AM$$ · Mid-range

Terry's Cafe | London

Name: Terry's Cafe | London
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.6

4.6 ·

Start your London trip the way locals actually do, at Terry's Cafe on Great Suffolk Street. Settle into the bustling, no-frills caff for a proper full English breakfast, then stick around for a hearty lunch if the queue's worth it.

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Reasons to go

Known specifically for its full English breakfast, the dish most reviewers order
A classic no-frills London caff rather than a modern or trendy café
Popular enough with travelers that some make it their first stop straight from the airport

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Full description

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.

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Address

158 Great Suffolk St, London SE1 1PE, UK · The Borough

Website

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Hours

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Booking

Booking recommended

Duration

Best time

early morning, morning, lunchtime or afternoon

Intensity

Easy pace

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Good to know

No booking — expect it to be busy, particularly around midday
go earlier in the morning if you want faster service
the full English breakfast is the dish to order here.

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Reviews

Read about terrys as a must visit for a full English breakfast experience. Was my first stop post jet lag on a redeye from JFK - about a 15-20 min walk from Waterloo station. Seated right away (had a res but would have been fine to walk in on a Friday morning around 10:30am). Kind wait staff. Good sized portion.…

Kristina I

2/5

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