The best brunch in Brixton

Parissi is a no-stress Mediterranean café in Brixton known for its brunch menu and welcoming atmosphere. Weekdays feature breakfast plates, granola, toast, and mezze, while weekends offer more indulgent brunch options alongside freshly made pastries, frittatas, and sweet and savoury bakes. With a serene garden and homemade drinks, it's a popular Brixton brunch place.

Have a weekend brunch in Brixton inspired by Southern US cooking at The Blues Kitchen. This spacious restaurant and bar has intimate booths and a tempting menu with the option to have bottomless drinks. Choose plates like huevos rancheros, pancakes, burgers, and tacos, washed down with cocktails, beer, or prosecco. Shakes are served too.

San Marino serves breakfast all day, making it an ideal spot for brunch in Brixton. First opened in 1993, this place brings a piece of Sicily to Brixton. The café is smart and has indoor and outdoor tables. You can try cooked breakfasts, including fry- ups and omelettes, or go for authentic pasta dishes.

Multipurpose venue Canova Hall is an all-day restaurant, bar, and co-working space that does brunch every weekend, with a bottomless option available as well. In a setting furnished with plants, earthen tones, and ample natural light, you can enjoy brunch dishes like avocado and feta toast, truffled scrambled eggs, or even the restaurant's popular pizzas and pasta dishes.

Breezy café Madelina is a popular choice for brunch in Brixton. There's a homey indoor space with vibrant plants, as well as ample outdoor tables on the pavement, so you can do a spot of people-watching while you're at it. Brunch choices include avocado toast, a full English breakfast, and eggs Benedict, plus baguettes and bagels with a broad range of different fillings, including vegan options.

Breakfast and brunch recipes are available at any time at Café on the Hill. This understated family-run café has an elegant exterior and a simple look inside. The comprehensive menu includes plenty of café favourites – fried breakfasts, omelettes, pancakes and waffles, and wraps and sandwiches. Smoothies, shakes, and hot drinks are also available.

If you're craving crêpes for brunch in Brixton, Sarava Creperie is your go-to destination. This colourful restaurant has a cute and homey interior and dishes up French crêpes and galettes with a Brazilian influence. Sweet and savoury options are served, plus vegan and gluten-free recipes. Hot drinks, cocktails, and wine are all available.

Informal all-day bistro The Laundry serves breakfast and brunch every day. Food is prepared using local seasonal produce wherever possible, to be enjoyed in an informal setting with a terrace and private dining facilities. Signature brunch dishes include toasted banana bread, Turkish eggs, and various fry-ups, plus there's a concise range of brunch cocktails.

Located in the heart of Brixton, Pipoca Vegan is a laidback café and zero-waste shop dedicated to eco-friendly living. Inside, you'll find shelves stocked with sustainable goods, from bulk pantry staples to refillable cleaning and personal care items. When it comes to brunch, there's a range of inventive plant-based dishes to choose from, including galettes.

Hopper Coffee House is run by an Italian team passionate about great coffee, with quality and care infused into every cup. Alongside expertly made espressos and other speciality drinks, you'll find an all-day brunch menu, as well as fresh pastas, salads, soups, and satisfying lunch dishes. This is a welcoming space aimed at social catch-ups, not hunkering down behind your laptop.