Guide to brunch in Shoreditch

Gloria's brunch menu is packed with dishes made using the freshest ingredients sourced from local producers in Italy. Sweet options include things like the big boy French toast and ricotta-topped pancakes, whilst the savoury sticks to things like pasta, pizza, and truffled scrambled eggs.

If you’re a fan of speciality coffee then you’ll probably like Ozone Coffee. They have a commitment to local suppliers whilst ensuring they minimise waste as much as possible. Not only that, but the food menu is also pretty good and it makes for the ideal brunch spot. Think sourdough with a variety of toppings, amongst other mouthwatering dishes.

If you've been to Dishoom then you've probably heard of their infamous naan rolls. Freshly baked in the tandoor and topped with cream cheese, tomato chutney jam and coriander, then filled with a filling of your choice. Pair it with a side of masala beans and a warm chai and you've got yourself a pretty special brunch.

Initially launched in 2018 at Mare Street Market with a roastery and hatch window, Flying Horse Coffee has since expanded to multiple locations across the city, including one in Shoreditch. Renowned for their speciality coffee sourced from the finest beans worldwide, they also offer a breakfast and brunch menu featuring hearty dishes like the classic fry-up, cured trout on sourdough, and a tasty Mexican breakfast. There are also sweet treats and pastries at the front counter and a range of cool merchandise available for purchase.

If you want to get a slice of the thriving Aussie café culture then this urban chic brunch spot just off of Old Street roundabout is the place to go. They're well-known for their Australian weekend brunches, that feature dishes like bubble and squeak, corn fritters and Scandi-style prawn toast. The food is even better when it’s paired with a freshly-squeezed juice or hibiscus margarita.

It's almost worth coming to Cocotte just to try their creamy truffled eggs with mushrooms. The brunch here is refined and features dishes like fried chicken on waffles with spicy sauce and their cheesiest Croque monsieur. There's also the option to add on bottomless Prosecco or champagne for an additional fee.

When it comes to breakfast and brunch, The Breakfast Club means business. The menu is extensive, which means it can be tricky to pick from, so let us narrow it down for you: there are a variety of burgers, American and English breakfasts, stacks of pancakes and French toast, buffalo wings and fries, and so on...

This 1950s diner-style coffee shop is just off of Old Street roundabout and is notorious for its high-quality coffee. However, it's also a great place to swing by for brunch. The brunch menu runs all day every day, for those who live and breathe brunch, and features dishes like potato hash with poached eggs and wild mushrooms, smoked salmon crumpets, and thick-cut French toast.

If it's cocktails and classic brunch fare you're after, then Swift Shoreditch ticks both of those boxes. Here you can enjoy sharing plates washed down with a cup of freshly brewed coffee or tea - from the Rare Tea Company, which supposedly sources and supplies the world's best tea straight from the farmers - or you can keep it boozy with a fiery bloody mary.