Taste London · Dining Guide
London’s Best Breakfasts
Grand cafés, neighbourhood institutions and pastry-led stops: find a London breakfast or brunch to suit a slow morning or an early start.
By Editorial Desk · Updated 23 October 2026
A blue tick links to a published Taste London review. The wider selection also includes restaurants our team has not reviewed.
The Wolseley Piccadilly
Why visit
The grand café setting accommodates breakfast, a working lunch or afternoon tea with equal ease. Its broad European menu makes it a practical choice when a group wants different things.
Checked 23 October 2026
160 Piccadilly, London W1J 9EB
Granger & Co. Notting Hill
Why visit
Bright, informal all-day dining inspired by Bill Granger’s Australian approach. Come for a leisurely breakfast, seasonal dishes and a welcoming neighbourhood atmosphere.
Checked 23 October 2026
175 Westbourne Grove, London W11 2SB
E Pellicci
Why visit
A longstanding family café for a generous breakfast, strong coffee and a lively welcome. Its characterful Bethnal Green setting offers a different kind of London dining institution.
Checked 23 October 2026
332 Bethnal Green Road, London E2 0AG
Fred Bakery✓
Why visit
A pastry-led stop for croissants, brioche and a relaxed morning bite. The downstairs seating offers a calmer place to pause.
52–53 Margaret Street, London W1W 8SQ
215 Hackney✓
Why visit
A welcoming café for generously flavoured brunch, from shakshuka to a sweet finish of baklava-inspired French toast.
Checked 23 October 2026
Dishoom Battersea✓
Why visit
An atmospheric all-day restaurant inspired by Bombay’s Irani cafés, suited to breakfast, a shared lunch or dinner.
Checked 23 October 2026