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.

The best breakfast in Central London
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The best breakfast in Central London
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1Brother Marcus A Med-inspired breakfast
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2Regency Café For a classic full English
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3Dishoom Brekky with a Bombay twist
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4The Wolseley A classic London institution
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5Caravan Go for the coffee
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6Sunday in Brooklyn Modern American breakfast
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7Granger & Co. Aussie-style brekky
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8The Breakfast Club Can't go wrong with it
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9Where The Pancakes Are Fluffy stacks of pancakes
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10Koya A Japanese breakfast
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11Kaffeine Aussie and NZ-inspired
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12Catalyst British nostalgia
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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.
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23 Slingsby Pl, Covent Garden
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Brother Marcus Covent Garden
020-455 364 70 - Read more on Thatsup
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.
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17-19 Regency Street, Westminster
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Regency Café
020-782 165 96 - Read more on Thatsup
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.
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22 Kingly St, Carnaby, Soho 12 Upper St Martin's Ln, Covent GardenDishoom Carnaby
22 Kingly St, Carnaby, SohoDishoom Covent Garden
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Dishoom Carnaby
dishoom.com/carnabyDishoom Covent Garden
dishoom.com/covent-gardenDishoom Carnaby
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Dishoom Carnaby Dishoom Covent Garden
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.
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160 Piccadilly, Mayfair 68 King William St, The City/City of LondonThe Wolseley
160 Piccadilly, MayfairThe Wolseley City
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thewolseley.comThe Wolseley City
thewolseleycity.comThe Wolseley
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The Wolseley The Wolseley City
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.
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The Grainhouse, 30-35 Drury Ln, Covent Garden 152 Great Portland Street, Fitzrovia 22 Bloomberg Arcade, The City/City of London 11-13 Exmouth MarketCaravan Covent Garden
The Grainhouse, 30-35 Drury Ln, Covent GardenCaravan Fitzrovia
152 Great Portland Street, FitzroviaCaravan City
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caravanandco.com/pages/covent-gardenCaravan Fitzrovia
caravanandco.com/pages/fitzroviaCaravan City
caravanandco.com/pages/cityCaravan Exmouth Market
caravanandco.com/pages/exmouth-marketCaravan Covent Garden
020-395 585 00Caravan Fitzrovia
020-396 385 00Caravan City
020-395 755 55Caravan Exmouth Market
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Caravan Covent Garden Caravan Fitzrovia Caravan City Caravan Exmouth Market
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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St Christopher's Place, Marylebone
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Sunday in Brooklyn Marylebone
020-763 010 30 - Read more on Thatsup
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.
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105 Marylebone High Street, Marylebone 50 Sekforde StGranger & Co. Marylebone
105 Marylebone High Street, MaryleboneGranger & Co. Clerkenwell
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grangerandco.com/maryleboneGranger & Co. Clerkenwell
grangerandco.com/clerkenwellGranger & Co. Marylebone
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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.
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18 Old Compton St, Soho 55 Neal St, Covent Garden 11 Berwick Street, Soho 33 D'Arblay Street, SohoThe Breakfast Club Soho on Old Compton Street
18 Old Compton St, SohoThe Breakfast Club Seven Dials
55 Neal St, Covent GardenThe Breakfast Club Soho on Berwick Street
11 Berwick Street, SohoThe Breakfast Club Soho on D'Arblay Street
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The Breakfast Club Soho on Old Compton Street
thebreakfastclubcafes.comThe Breakfast Club Seven Dials
thebreakfastclubcafes.com/seven-dialsThe Breakfast Club Soho on Berwick Street
thebreakfastclubcafes.com/on-berwickThe Breakfast Club Soho on D'Arblay Street
thebreakfastclubcafes.com/sohoThe Breakfast Club Seven Dials
020-395 820 91The Breakfast Club Soho on Berwick Street
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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
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.
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7 Charlotte Street, Fitzrovia
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Where The Pancakes Are Fitzrovia
020-383 888 20 - Read more on Thatsup
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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50 Frith Street, Soho
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Koya Soho
020-743 444 63 - Read more on Thatsup
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.
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66 Great Titchfield Street, Fitzrovia 15 Eastcastle Street, FitzroviaKaffeine Great Titchfield Street
66 Great Titchfield Street, FitzroviaKaffeine Eastcastle Street
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Kaffeine Great Titchfield Street
kaffeine.co.ukKaffeine Eastcastle Street
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Kaffeine Great Titchfield Street Kaffeine Eastcastle Street
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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48 Grays Inn Road, Chancery Lane, Holborn/Bloomsbury
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Catalyst
020-724 287 77 - Read more on Thatsup
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