The best breakfast in Central London

The best breakfast in Central London

Jessica Dellow, Content Writer UK, Thatsup Jessica Dellow, Content Writer UK, Thatsup
Jessica Dellow

They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day and there are many places in Central London where you can embrace that. Whether you're after a classic fry-up in a greasy spoon cafe or you want to chow down on something a little fancier, this guide to the best breakfast in Central London has you covered. Here's where to fuel up for the day in the city.

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      Brother Marcus A Med-inspired breakfast
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      Regency Café For a classic full English
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      Dishoom Brekky with a Bombay twist
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      The Wolseley A classic London institution
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      Caravan Go for the coffee
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      Sunday in Brooklyn Modern American breakfast
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      Granger & Co. Aussie-style brekky
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      The Breakfast Club Can't go wrong with it
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      Where The Pancakes Are Fluffy stacks of pancakes
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      Koya A Japanese breakfast
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      Kaffeine Aussie and NZ-inspired
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      Catalyst British nostalgia

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The best breakfast in Central London

Brother Marcus

A Med-inspired breakfast

Brother Marcus has become a hit across the city for breakfast and brunch, offering a selection of light Eastern Mediterranean dishes in a stylish, laid-back setting. The menu is chock full of flavoursome dishes, including things like classic breakfasts with Cumberland sausages, streaky bacon and everything else you'd expect to find on a full English plate, as well as smoky shakshuka, fluffy pancakes, fritters, eggs Benedict and plenty more.

Regency Café

For a classic full English

If you're after a traditional British breakfast with all the trimmings, Regency Café is your best bet. They opened in 1946 and have been serving classic full English breakfasts ever since, even making a appearances in numerous films and TV series. If you don't want a full English, you can also get things like sausages and chips, omelettes and more.

Dishoom Carnaby Dishoom Covent Garden
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Dishoom Carnaby Dishoom Covent Garden

Brekky with a Bombay twist

Breakfast at Dishoom is inspired by Bombay, featuring the group's renowned naan rolls, each handcrafted and baked to order in their tandoor oven. These rolls come filled with a variety of fillings, such as tomato-chilli jam, streaky bacon, and runny yolks. If you prefer a more traditional start, Dishoom can serve a cooked breakfast with a Bombay twist, featuring options like chilli-cheese toast topped with eggs and masala beans, with a vegan alternative also available. They also serve coffee brewed with beans sourced from a single estate in Sunticoppa, Karnataka.

  • 22 Kingly St, Carnaby, Soho 12 Upper St Martin's Ln, Covent Garden
    Dishoom Carnaby
    22 Kingly St, Carnaby, Soho
    Dishoom Covent Garden
    12 Upper St Martin's Ln, Covent Garden
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    Dishoom Covent Garden
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The Wolseley The Wolseley City
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A classic London institution

Breakfast at The Wolseley is a classic London experience. The first meal of the day is what they're best known for, exploring the history of breakfast traditions through their range of dishes. This includes a classic full English with meat from HG Walter, one of the finest butchers in London. They also serve their much-loved kedgeree and other dishes in their grand, black and gold-clad interior.

  • 160 Piccadilly, Mayfair 68 King William St, The City/City of London
    The Wolseley
    160 Piccadilly, Mayfair
    The Wolseley City
    68 King William St, The City/City of London
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    020-749 969 96
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    020-377 206 00
  • The Wolseley The Wolseley City
Caravan Covent Garden Caravan Fitzrovia Caravan City Caravan Exmouth Market
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Go for the coffee

At Caravan, you can begin your day with options from the breakfast and brunch menus, best paired with their house-roasted coffee or a signature cocktail. Options range from fresh fruit, porridge, toast with various toppings and pancakes to sausage patties, potato hash, baked eggs, and more. They have branches throughout the city.

  • The Grainhouse, 30-35 Drury Ln, Covent Garden 152 Great Portland Street, Fitzrovia 22 Bloomberg Arcade, The City/City of London 11-13 Exmouth Market
    Caravan Covent Garden
    The Grainhouse, 30-35 Drury Ln, Covent Garden
    Caravan Fitzrovia
    152 Great Portland Street, Fitzrovia
    Caravan City
    22 Bloomberg Arcade, The City/City of London
    Caravan Exmouth Market
    11-13 Exmouth Market
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    Caravan Fitzrovia
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    Caravan City
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    Caravan Exmouth Market
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    Caravan Covent Garden
    020-395 585 00
    Caravan Fitzrovia
    020-396 385 00
    Caravan City
    020-395 755 55
    Caravan Exmouth Market
    020-783 381 15
  • Caravan Covent Garden Caravan Fitzrovia Caravan City Caravan Exmouth Market

Sunday in Brooklyn

Modern American breakfast

Take a trip to Brooklyn through your tastebuds at Sunday in Brooklyn. This uber-stylish restaurant is decorated with terracotta tiles, potted plants, and reclaimed wood beams. But it's the menu where they really shine, boasting options like glossy pancakes with hazelnut maple praline and brown butter, or poached eggs drizzled in hot sauce. Their brunch cocktail menu is also excellent.

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Aussie-style brekky

At Granger & Co., it's all about sunny Australian charm and laid-back vibes. Set within a stylish and modern space, guests get to enjoy a high-quality breakfast, including options like soft-boiled eggs with Dusty Knuckle sourdough (which many people claim to be the best bread in town), grilled cheese and kimchi toasties, fruit bowls, and classics like avocado on toast. However, bear in mind they might occasionally change the menu to suit what's in season. You'll find branches dotted all around Central London.

  • 105 Marylebone High Street, Marylebone 50 Sekforde St
    Granger & Co. Marylebone
    105 Marylebone High Street, Marylebone
    Granger & Co. Clerkenwell
    50 Sekforde St
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    Granger & Co. Clerkenwell
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    Granger & Co. Marylebone
    020-807 971 20
    Granger & Co. Clerkenwell
    020-725 190 32
  • Granger & Co. Marylebone Granger & Co. Clerkenwell
The Breakfast Club Soho on Old Compton Street The Breakfast Club Seven Dials The Breakfast Club Soho on Berwick Street The Breakfast Club Soho on D'Arblay Street
The Breakfast Club Soho on Old Compton Street
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Can't go wrong with it

The Breakfast Club is a fool-proof choice for a satisfying breakfast, offering a range of dishes, from traditional fry-ups to breakfast burgers and fluffy pancakes. With branches scattered across the city, satisfying your Breakfast Club craving is likely just around the corner.

  • 18 Old Compton St, Soho 55 Neal St, Covent Garden 11 Berwick Street, Soho 33 D'Arblay Street, Soho
    The Breakfast Club Soho on Old Compton Street
    18 Old Compton St, Soho
    The Breakfast Club Seven Dials
    55 Neal St, Covent Garden
    The Breakfast Club Soho on Berwick Street
    11 Berwick Street, Soho
    The Breakfast Club Soho on D'Arblay Street
    33 D'Arblay Street, Soho
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    The Breakfast Club Soho on Berwick Street
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    The Breakfast Club Soho on D'Arblay Street
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    The Breakfast Club Seven Dials
    020-395 820 91
    The Breakfast Club Soho on Berwick Street
    020-372 755 43
    The Breakfast Club Soho on D'Arblay Street
    020-743 425 71
  • The Breakfast Club Soho on Old Compton Street The Breakfast Club Seven Dials The Breakfast Club Soho on Berwick Street The Breakfast Club Soho on D'Arblay Street

Where The Pancakes Are

Fluffy stacks of pancakes

Any guesses as to what these guys serve? Yep, pancakes. You can forget the classic full English or avocado on toast; it's all about slow-cooked pancakes made with fresh batter and topped with sweet or savoury toppings.

Koya

A Japanese breakfast

Don't fancy the classics? Breakfast at Koya is a Japanese affair. They serve a range of udon noodle dishes, small plates, rice dishes and more, moving beyond the traditional offerings. However, you will find a full English breakfast udon noodle dish on the menu, with egg, bacon, and shiitake mushrooms. 

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Aussie and NZ-inspired

Kaffeine is an independently-owned café and espresso bar that's inspired by Aussie and New Zealand café culture. You can drink exceptional, high-quality coffee here whilst enjoying delicious dishes like bacon brioche buns and various baked goods. 

  • 66 Great Titchfield Street, Fitzrovia 15 Eastcastle Street, Fitzrovia
    Kaffeine Great Titchfield Street
    66 Great Titchfield Street, Fitzrovia
    Kaffeine Eastcastle Street
    15 Eastcastle Street, Fitzrovia
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Catalyst

British nostalgia

Catalyst is the place to go if you want coffee roasted in-house and delicious British dishes. The food served here is an ode to classic British café food, consisting of things like bacon sarnies, sausage and egg on sourdough, and fluffy pancakes. They offer a range of drinks with a creative twist, like espresso and tonic, and coffee with sriracha, although the menu does change occasionally.

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