Guide to brunch in Camden

Set in a modern building just off Camden High Street, Mildreds is a well-established vegan restaurant. The environment is bright and comfortable. Breakfast is served every day plus brunch at weekends featuring a plant-based fried breakfast, pancakes, and cinnamon porridge. Try one of the restaurant’s signature cocktails whilst you’re here.

Breakfast and brunch is served all day at The Lost Elephant's Kitchen. This quirky restaurant has a rustic and homey look with comfy furnishings and shelves of knick knacks. Dishes here are vibrant and diverse, from fruity pancakes to generous fried breakfasts. Coffee and tea, juices, and craft beer are also served.

Visit Casa Tua for intimate and authentic Italian dining. It’s a compact and homey venue with warm hospitality. Brunch is served until 4pm and made from quality ingredients. Try pancakes, scrambled eggs on toast, or a sandwich made with a ciabatta or brioche bun. Lighter breakfasts are served until 12pm.

Enjoy favourite American recipes at Camden Diner. This venue is low-lit with exposed brick walls and there are also outdoor tables. Burgers and cocktails are popular but it's great for brunch - breakfast dishes like pancakes, French toast, fried breakfasts, and breakfast burritos are served all day, plus there's a varied choice of drinks.

Brunch, coffee, and cocktails are the specialities at Lumi. There's a light interior with exposed brick walls. On the menu you'll discover scrambled eggs, fried breakfasts, and chicken and waffles, plus alternatives like wraps and pasta. Kids' breakfasts are served here too, plus coffee, smoothies, and a small range of alcoholic drinks.

Local favourite Greenberry Café opened over 10 years ago and is a destination for relaxed all-day dining. There's a timeless interior and plenty of outdoor seating. Diverse brunch dishes are served throughout the day from porridge or poached eggs to a vegan cheeseburger. Coffee, juices and smoothies, and wine are served too.

Modern vegan eatery Purezza specialises in sourdough pizza and small plates. It’s an inclusive spot with an almost entirely gluten-free menu, plus options for children and pets. Pop in for brunch and try small plates like small pizzas, ciabattas made with fresh sourdough bread, and pasta. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are served.

Opened by a Kosovan ex-pat, Peron No 4 is an understated restaurant doing Mediterranean cuisine. This is simple and honest food served in an unpretentious environment. Visit for weekend brunch, which includes choices like granola with berries, sourdough bruschetta with avocado, and Greek yoghurt and shakshuka, plus smoothies and brunch cocktails.

If you want brunch to be a party, head to Near & Far. This cocktail bar has a desert oasis vibe and is full of plants, colour, and patterns. DJs playing reggae, afrobeats, and Latin house keep the mood going. There's a weekend bottomless brunch where you can try sweet and savoury options.

Lively Duo London is a restaurant-bar that becomes a late-night club. The interior is sharp and style-conscious and the place is well-known for its Mean Girls-themed afternoon tea. Bottomless brunch is on Saturdays with free-flowing prosecco, and stacks of pancakes with sweet or savoury toppings, entertainment, and club classics from resident DJs.

Independent café Ripe Kitchen serves brunch, coffee, and cocktails. It's a comfortable setting with indoor and outdoor seats. Baked goods are lined up on the counter and you can order brunch options like mushrooms on toast, smoked salmon and scrambled eggs, or sandwiches. High-grade tea and coffee is served.

Visit colourful Caribbean restaurant Cottons for a lively bottomless brunch at weekends. There's a tropical vibe here with vibrant murals on the walls. Brunch involves three courses along with unlimited prosecco or rum punch. Dishes include jerk chicken, pumpkin and sweet potato fritters, and St Lucian coconut fish curry.

Enjoy views of Camden Garden Centre at Pritchard & Ure. This is a cosy café with a terrace for sunny days, and an all-day menu focusing on breakfast and brunch recipes. Choices include eggs, giant baked beans on toast, and banana bread. Artisan tea and coffee is available to go with the food.

Check out The Blues Kitchen for a weekend brunch inspired by the Southern US. This spacious venue has comfortable booths where you can relax and sample a range of dishes. Expect options like smoked salmon and eggs, pancakes, and sandwiches, plus cocktails, beer, prosecco, and the option to have bottomless drinks.