Guide to affordable brunch in London

For all-day brunch dishes with international influences, visit Wild Thyme. This is a comfy space with wood panelling and cushions, and there's a terrace. Globally-inspired breakfast and brunch dishes are served all day, from light pastries to fried breakfasts, burgers, and wraps. Drinks, including wine and cocktails, are also available.

Antipodean-inspired coffee shop Kaffeine is a great choice for a casual brunch in Central London. Food is just as important as coffee at this slick modern eatery, and you can try sweet and savoury dishes. Go for mushrooms, eggs, or avocado on toast, or a stack of sweet pancakes for something bigger.

Highbury’s Sawyer & Gray is a discreet restaurant and café that offers a special brunch menu at weekends. This cosy spot welcomes dogs but tells you to leave your laptop at home. Settle in for tasty dishes ranging from wholesome porridge or muesli to indulgent plates of French toast or shakshuka.

Contemporary British eatery The Table is all about brunch. You can enjoy all-day meals at this modern restaurant with an elegant terrace. There's plenty of choice on the menu, from a classic fry-up or eggs Benedict to waffles and French toast. Burgers are also served at this stylish venue.

There's a lot going on at SW16 Bar & Restaurant. This spacious spot has a bar, store, community workspace, and a restaurant, with indoor and outdoor seating. Menus are all about seasonal local food, and brunch and Sunday lunch are served every weekend. A full range of drinks is served from the bar.

Dobar is North London’s breakfast and brunch hotspot. This buzzy place often has a queue out the door, with just 40 seats available in a cosy setting. There’s a huge choice of brunch dishes on the à la carte menu, from classic fry-ups to fluffy pancakes or Mediterranean-inspired options.

Combine food and fun at Flight Club, which offers a bottomless pizza brunch paired with a whole bottle of prosecco per person. This cosy and contemporary spot is dedicated to social darts – come just for the food or add some games to your session in a semi-private playing area for an additional fee.

Milk may be low-key but it's become a cult favourite in Balham. This walk-in only eatery has a cool rustic look and serves breakfast and brunch favourites. Expect classics like breakfast sandwiches plus more innovative options like the fish sando. Freshly-made juices and smoothies are on offer here as well.

Founded in 2015, Brunswick East is a top spot for brunch in East London. Both sites use produce from the Dalston branch's roof farm and the Hackney bakehouse. It's a breezy and friendly venue, with a simple yet eclectic brunch offering including sandwiches, pastries, and kedgeree, plus alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.

Try a Venezuelan-inspired brunch at Arepa & Co. These restaurants are modern and cool. If you're here for brunch, you can choose a selection of small plates for a South American culinary tour. Alternatively, choose one of the tempting breakfast plates, including plant-based options, eggs with shredded beef, or cheesy pancakes.

Drinking, dining, and party spot The Exhibit is popular for brunch in Balham. There’s loads going on at this vibrant venue, including a weekend bottomless brunch. The venue can accommodate groups of up to 20 for brunch, where you’ll get free-flowing drinks and favourites on the menu like shakshuka and a breakfast bap.

Creative people will appreciate Canvas & Cream. Based in Forest Hill, this is a neighbourhood café with attached artists' studios. It's a bright and airy space for eating breakfast, brunch, and lunch, with diverse options from granola bowls to fry-ups. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are served too.

Brunch is the name of the game at Hash E8 and the menu includes ample affordable options if you’re watching your wallet. This bustling café is humble but attracts a big crowd thanks to its tempting options like Benedicts, fried breakfasts, and choices for those with a sweet tooth, plus fresh juices.

It’s farm-to-table French food at Cocotte, which specialises in rotisserie cooking. These inviting restaurants have a modern rustic look and serve carefully-sourced free-range meat. There’s an eclectic brunch at weekends, from healthy acai bowls to a gooey truffle croque monsieur, chicken burgers, or sweet waffles. You can add bottomless booze too.

The Good Egg is famed for comforting Jewish and Middle Eastern cuisine, with classic brunch dishes served throughout the day in a vibrant contemporary setting. Try classic sandwiches like salt beef bagels, shakshuka, or flaky boureka pastries. Top it off with a sweet treat like babka. A kids’ brunch is served as well.

As it's name suggests, The Perky Nel is a lively place to be. This pub and restaurant is smart and modern, with an outdoor terrace and fab views of Clapham Common. Children are welcome here too. The menu is all about classic British pub grub, including a weekend bottomless brunch.

Enjoy Aussie-style café culture at Lantana. Obviously this means brunch is on the menu at these airy, contemporary venues. You'll find tempting à la carte options like avocado toast and corn fritters, plus alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. It's budget-friendly but you can go bottomless if you do want to splash the cash.

Well-established as a brekkie and brunch favourite, The Breakfast Club has numerous branches in the capital. There’s a dedicated weekend brunch menu at this contemporary destination, serving up eclectic dishes from breakfast burritos and burgers to huevos rancheros, pancakes, and scrambled eggs with smoked salmon. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are available.

Eggbreak is a great destination for an affordable brunch, with tempting egg-centric dishes served all day long. This is a bright and modern spot that attracts a varied crowd. The eclectic menu has international influences, ranging from cheese toasties to eggs Benedict, French toast, or lamb hash with a fried egg.

Music and Southern US-style eats are what it’s all about at The Blues Kitchen. These energetic venues attract a busy crowd and are popular for brunch at weekends. Expect a mix of small plates, burgers, and brunch favourites like smoked salmon and eggs, washed down with cocktails, including bottomless options.

The Cyclist in Balham is a neighbourhood pub with a modern sense of style. It has a sleek dark blue exterior as well as a contemporary interior. There's a full range of drinks in addition to internationally-inspired food options. Brunch is available on Saturdays and you can add on bottomless drinks.

The all-day dining menus at Grind offer affordable brunch-friendly dishes for any time. These modern and cool coffee shops are relaxed daytime venues that become buzzing spots at night. Dishes range from hotcakes and fried breakfasts to sandos and cheeseburgers. Naturally, there’s top quality coffee to go with it all.

Mayfair is known for high prices but you can get a budget-friendly award-winning brunch here from Popina. This is an upmarket spot where brunch is served all day, with sweet and savoury choices available. Eggs are served in a myriad of ways plus there are sandwiches, French toast, healthy granola, and indulgent desserts.