Breakfast is the most important meal of the day so make sure you don't miss it. Whether you wake up craving a full English or you like to start the morning (or afternoon) with something a bit lighter, there are some brilliant breakfasts waiting to help you greet the day in the capital. If you're wondering where to get a great breakfast in London, we've put together some tips that'll send you in the right direction. Find the perfect place to get your day going with our guide to London's best breakfasts.
The best breakfast in London
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The best breakfast in London
- Esters – Creative flair for breakfast
- Eggbreak – Eggs all day every day
- E Pellicci – East London stalwart
- Polo Bar – 24-hour British café
- Chiltern Firehouse – High-end breakfast destination
- Regency Café – Authentic and famous London café
- Fox & Anchor – Bucket-list fried breakfast spot
- Kaffeine – Modern breakfast choices
- Dobar – Buzzy breakfasts in North London
- Koya – Start the day the Japanese way
- Sawyer & Gray – Chic and social space
- Duck & Waffle – Breakfast from above
- Workers Café – Modern greasy spoon
- Dean Street Townhouse – British food and art
- Mallow – Plant-based breakfast menu
- Caravan – Food and bottomless coffee
- Terry's Café – Local ingredients and authentic food
- 26 Grains – Wholesome breakfasts with hygge
- The Table – Breakfast and brunch every day
- The Breakfast Club – Breakfast dishes for everyone
- Emy's Kitchen – Traditional Turkish breakfasts
- Catalyst – Small batch coffee roasters
- Frizzante Café – Experience Italian agriturismo
- Mario's Café – Old-school Kentish Town classic
- Ozone Coffee Roasters – Breakfasts that reduce waste
- Hide – Breakfast with a Michelin star
- Foxcroft & Ginger – Local café and bakery
- Social Brew Café – Award-winning local café
- Maggie’s Café and Restaurant – Traditional Irish hospitality
- 215 Hackney – Breakfast for a good cause
- Pophams – Go for the pastries
- Deeney's – Brekky sandwiches
- Towpath – Perched along the canal
- Eggslut – The most eggciting breakfast
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Creative flair for breakfast
Esters is a bright and modern local restaurant serving breakfast and lunch in Stoke Newington. The ever-changing menu brings a creative touch to breakfast favourites. Expect unexpected touches like blood orange purée, Earl Grey cream, and buckwheat-oat brittle, though the menu does change based on what's in season. There are equally imaginative baked goods on offer too.
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55 Kynaston Rd, Stoke Newington
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Eggs all day every day
Eggs are the main event at Notting Hill's Eggbreak. Breakfast is served all day at this contemporary destination, with a menu that's diverse but focused on eggs. Whether you want a big boozy breakfast or something quick and light, Eggbreak offers plenty of options, plus tea, coffee, smoothies and juices, and alcoholic drinks.
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30 Uxbridge Street, Kensington
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East London stalwart
Family-run East London café E Pellicci has a rich and vibrant history that dates back to 1900. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day here, with a simple menu of fried breakfasts, including vegetarian options. Classic British sandwiches are on the menu too if you fancy a smaller breakfast.
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332 Bethnal Green Road, Tower Hamlets
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24-hour British café
Polo Bar is open 24 hours a day so you can enjoy a proper breakfast at any time. This cheery café serves a diverse menu of simple, freshly-prepared food. When you're in the mood for breakfast, go for a full English or American-style pancakes. Alcohol is also served 24 hours a day.
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176 Bishopsgate, The City/City of London
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High-end breakfast destination
Chiltern Firehouse is an exclusive restaurant offering all-day dining menus. A light breakfast menu is served every day, as well as a weekend brunch. Expect a sophisticated and internationally-inspired offering with morning treats like smoked salmon, French toast, or freshly baked pastries. You might even spot an A-lister here!
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1 Chiltern Street, Marylebone
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Authentic and famous London café
Opened in 1946, Regency Café continues to attract a crowd. The café has made numerous appearances on film and television and is an icon for authentic full English breakfasts. Whilst breakfast is the star of the show, there's also a small menu of sandwiches, salads, and hot meals for later in the day.
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17-19 Regency Street, Westminster
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Bucket-list fried breakfast spot
Fry-up fanatics can't miss the City Boy breakfast at Fox & Anchor. This is a cosy and traditional pub with guest rooms at the edge of Smithfield Market. Well-known amongst local market porters and stokebrokers, this hearty breakfast is served every day, made with premium ingredients, and comes with a pint of Guinness.
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115 Charterhouse Street
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Modern breakfast choices
Kaffeine is an independent coffee shop inspired by the coffee culture of Australia and New Zealand. Food is just as important here as the coffee - menus change each week but include a wide variety of breakfast dishes and pastries. Takeaways and catering services are also on offer from this slick and modern eatery.
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Buzzy breakfasts in North London
Breakfast at Dobar has a huge buzz around it and seating is limited, so be prepared to queue. Once inside, you're rewarded with a variety of British and Mediterranean-inspired classic breakfast dishes. Opt for a fruity and generous pancake or a classic fry-up, finished off with a smoothie or hot drink.
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324a Green Lanes, Haringey
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Start the day the Japanese way
Koya is a Japanese noodle bar that specialises in udon. You can begin your day with the breakfast menu, including noodles and small plates for a breakfast unlike any other. Sit at a communal table in this modern restaurant or get a view of the kitchen whilst you eat at the chef's counter.
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50 Frith Street, Soho
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Chic and social space
Sawyer & Gray is a chic coffee shop where socialising is encouraged and laptops are banned. Drop in for a coffee or sample the breakfast menu, serving up dishes like porridge, granola, and cooked breakfasts. Brunch is also available at weekends and you can choose from a variety of fresh cakes and desserts.
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290 St Paul's Road
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Breakfast from above
For a luxury breakfast with stunning views, check out Duck & Waffle. Set high above London, you can enjoy light breakfast dishes like porridge and fruit, choose a classic like eggs on toast or, of course, opt for an indulgent waffle. Champagne and breakfast cocktails are served too.
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110 Bishopsgate, The City/City of London
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Modern greasy spoon
At Workers Café you'll find a modern black and pink exterior and a classic café interior. Here you can sample all-day breakfasts including a choice of set menus. Vegetarian options are available too. You can also choose American-style pancakes or build you own breakfast exactly to your liking.
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172 Upper Street, Islington
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British food and art
Dean Street Townhouse is a destination for classic British dining. On the walls, you'll see an impressive collection of British art from names like Peter Blake and Tracey Emin. The breakfast menu includes national favourites like eggs in many different ways, bacon sandwiches, and a fry-up. Lighter choices are also served, like fruit, crumpets and more.
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69-71 Dean Street, Soho
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Plant-based breakfast menu
If you fancy a plant-based breakfast, then head to Mallow. Breakfast is served every weekday, with brunch at weekends. Although the menu changes, previous ones have included lighter bites like porridge, a vegan croque monsieur and a vegan full English. Tea, coffee, and breakfast cocktails are served to complete your meal.
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Food and bottomless coffee
If you can't start the day without coffee then head to Caravan - filter coffee is bottomless for when you really need your fix. All-day dining is available here, including a breakfast menu ranging from fruit or cereal to plated meals like pancakes, baked eggs, and fry ups. Indoor and outdoor seating is available here.
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Local ingredients and authentic food
Terry's Café is a vibrant red eatery that's been serving authentic fried breakfasts made with quality locally sourced ingredients since 1982. The classic interior is full of history and heritage, and you can expect an old school café menu that concentrates on fry-ups. Pastries and lighter breakfast dishes are also on offer.
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158 Great Suffolk Street, Southwark
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Wholesome breakfasts with hygge
26 Grains offers wholesome all-day dining that's full of hygge and cosiness. Come here for breakfast, and you can sample porridge, sandwiches, or egg dishes. Breakfast is served throughout the day here at this contemporary and comfortable restaurant. A small selection of drinks is available too.
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1 Neal's Yard, Covent Garden
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Breakfast and brunch every day
The Table is a modern British restaurant that specialises in breakfast and brunch. The menu is varied, ranging from classic fried breakfasts to benedicts, French toast, and waffles. Burgers are served too. Serious breakfast lovers can even hire the restaurant or outdoor terrace for events, including wedding receptions.
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83 Southwark Street, Southwark 35-37 Battersea Rise, BatterseaThe Table Southwark
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Breakfast dishes for everyone
Whatever kind of breakfast you’re hankering after, you’ll find it at The Breakfast Club. Whether you’re after eggs and bacon, French toast, plant-based options, or brunch dishes like burgers and sandwiches, they’ve got the lot. This is a breakfast spot where you come to indulge, washing it all down with your favourite tea or coffee.
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Traditional Turkish breakfasts
Emy's Kitchen is a local restaurant that serves traditional Turkish food, with an emphasis on breakfast. Here you can enjoy an authentic spread with treats like feta cheese, fresh fruit, honey, scrambled eggs, olives, and rich melted cheese. Full English, vegetarian, and vegan fried breakfasts are also on the menu.
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21 Crouch Hill
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Small batch coffee roasters
Catalyst is a coffee roaster and café serving small-batch coffee as well as elevated café food. The breakfast and lunch menus are brief but include both classic and international options. Expect sandwiches, toasties, and eggs in different ways. Complete your breakfast with one of Catalyst's fresh artisan coffees.
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48 Grays Inn Road, Chancery Lane, Holborn/Bloomsbury
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Experience Italian agriturismo
Frizzante Café, a farm-to-table restaurant that's part of Hackney City Farm, gives diners a taste of the Italian concept of agriturismo. Food is served all day, including a breakfast menu that uses fresh, homegrown ingredients. Go for a full English or opt for something lighter like avo on toast or a breakfast sandwich.
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1A Goldsmiths Row, Shoreditch/Tower Hamlets
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Old-school Kentish Town classic
Understated classic café Mario’s Café in Kentish Town serves typical British breakfasts as well as Italian sandwiches and lunches. Check out the chalkboard menu in this simple eatery and enjoy the warm and welcoming atmosphere. On the walls you'll see a rotating programme of exhibitions by local artists whilst you eat.
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6 Kelly Street, Camden Town
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Breakfasts that reduce waste
Ozone Coffee Roasters is a community-minded spot that's a favourite for coffee but also hosts a buzzing restaurant serving breakfast and lunch. The menu changes from time to time, but previous versions have included dishes like granola, house-made ricotta, kedgeree or eggs benedict from the environmentally-conscious menu that aims to decrease waste. Of course, there's plenty of coffee available to wash it down.
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Breakfast with a Michelin star
Modern Michelin-starred restaurant Hide combines three venues, separated by a dramatic and eye-catching spiral staircase. All-day dining is available here, and a sophisticated breakfast menu is served, with pastries baked in-house and dishes on offer like homemade granola, truffled eggs on toast, and a full English breakfast. The menu does change regularly, so keep that in mind.
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85 Piccadilly, Mayfair
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Local café and bakery
Foxcroft & Ginger is a local café in Balham with a bakery on site. There's a varied breakfast and brunch menu here that sometimes changes but has previously featured dishes like filled croissants, quinoa breakfast bowls, waffles, and bacon sandwiches. A limited lunch menu is served too, but breakfast is the big draw here.
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8 Ritherdon Road, Wandsworth
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Traditional Irish hospitality
At Maggie’s Café and Restaurant you can experience Irish hospitality and enjoy comforting home-cooked food. Breakfast is available throughout the day with unlimited refills of tea. Here you can also create your own perfect fried breakfast with your favourite items. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are available at this welcoming local restaurant.
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320-322 Lewisham Road, Lewisham
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Breakfast for a good cause
215 Hackney, a charming café and coffee shop near Stoke Newington's Church Street, offers an excellent menu of Middle Eastern cuisine and coffee, including epic breakfast and brunch dishes, like shakshuka, Nutella French toast, and a Palestinian-inspired spread. With a focus on sourcing local ingredients, the café supports nearby Stoke Newington shops and businesses. The owners' dedication to social responsibility shines through as they pledge to donate 20% of their profits to Warchild, which supports children affected by wars worldwide.
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215 Stoke Newington High St, Stoke Newington
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Go for the pastries
If you're the sort of person who is happy with just a pastry or croissant for breakfast, look no further than Pophams. These guys have made a name for themselves on the pastry scene, and rightfully so. They usually have more adventurous varieties on the menu, such as the marmite, Schlossberger and spring onion croissant, or keep it classic with a timeless pain au chocolate.
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Brekky sandwiches
Deeney's is a cosy Scottish café that serves epic brekky and brunch dishes, including fully-loaded fry-ups and breakfast sandwiches. Their selection of cheese toasties is outstanding, with options to suit everyone, including the renowned haggis toastie, along with vegetarian and vegan versions.
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360 High Road Leyton, Leyton/Waltham Forest
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Perched along the canal
Towpath was once one of London's best-kept foodie secrets, but these days everyone loves it, and it's not hard to see why. Perched along the canal, you can enjoy the first meal of the day made with fresh, seasonal ingredients. The menu is simple but features plenty of choices; from sweet options to savoury, there's something for everyone. But what makes this cafe particularly popular is its canal-side location – perfect for a bit of morning people-watching.
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42 De Beauvoir Cres
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The most eggciting breakfast
Head over to Eggslut if you're partial to eggs for brekky, where this eggcellent (sorry) group serves a menu of sandwiches and breakfast delights. Originally from the US, this hotspot offers gourmet dishes that revolve around eggs, eggs and more eggs. Opt for a sandwich made with a brioche bun, featuring options like cheeseburger, steak, or mushroom and truffle pâté, each one accompanied by – you guessed it – eggs.
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