Whether it’s a way to catch up with friends, a wholesome date or a great hangover cure, brunch is that perfect balance between sweet and savoury to start your day right! With a combination of the best parts of breakfast and lunch, brunch offers an array of delicious menu options, where everyone is guaranteed to find something they love. As there are hundreds of cafes and restaurants all over London, it can be hard to decide on the right place to go. This list narrows down the top picks, for the tastiest and most photo-worthy brunch spots in London.
Crocodile Cafe
This cosy café is located in the friendly neighbourhood Muswell Hill. It offers both outdoor seating in their blooming courtyard and indoor seating, accompanied by bookshelves and a lovely view to admire while enjoying the delicious food. This makes it the perfect place for any season. It serves classic café food all day, from fresh pancakes to hot sandwiches, while providing a warm environment. A wonderfully unique feature of this café is the gift shop, which has a range of groovy gifts and greeting cards, ideal for any occasion.
The Breakfast Club
This well-established chain of cafés has rightfully earnt its popularity. Dotted all over London, this is the brunch place to be. The 80’s style décor gives a unique and lively feel, which creates an enjoyable experience. By combining the classic English and American breakfast menu items, The Breakfast Club does brunch right! Including their mouth-watering pancakes and scrumptious English breakfast, their food is made to perfection. Both vegan and vegetarian options to all main menu items are now being offered, making this an ideal brunch spot for plant-based food lovers.
Farm Girl Cafe
With a summery and colourful aesthetic, this cafe is the perfect brunch place to brighten up both your day and your Insta feed! This Australian owned café has many stores across London, each maintaining a lovely atmosphere. It offers a healthy menu, with yoghurt bowls, salads and pastries. There is also a wide range of exceptional hot drinks, including their unique super lattes with colourful and intricate latte art. With its beautiful looks and delicious, healthy food, this brunch spot leaves a lasting impression.
Cafe Beam
This is a family run, neighbourhood café with brunch dishes inspired by their Middle Eastern heritage. Cafe Beam offers a lengthy menu of food from different parts of the world: shakshuka, Turkish eggs and Mediterranean breakfast to list a few of their many delectable options.
Each plate is made and presented to an exceptional standard, meaning you can have both a tasty and photo-worthy brunch. There are now multiple locations across London, each carrying a modern and stylish aesthetic.
Mani’s
A family run café, tucked away down one of Hampstead’s charming streets. With its friendly atmosphere and immense menu, Mani’s is a delightful brunch spot to visit and get the comfort food that you’ve been craving. While offering an array of sandwiches, omelettes, jacket potatoes and more, they still make the classics just right, such as their English breakfast, which is cooked to perfection.
NAC Mayfair
For those who prefer a more fine dining experience, this is the brunch spot for you! With a delicious and diverse menu, NAC provides a dream brunch spread of both sweet and savoury dishes. This French-style bistro has a relaxed and sophisticated ambience, matching the high-quality food. The impressive cocktail bar, offering an array of wines and cocktails, makes this the perfect location for brunch and booze.
Words by Cerys Hartnett
