The best breakfast in Mayfair

Kickstart your day at The Colony Grill Room at the prestigious Beaumont Hotel, where breakfast is a serious affair. The morning menu includes a variety of dishes, including granola and fruit salad, as well as hearty options like duck egg hashes and a classic full English breakfast. This New York-style restaurant is elegant and sophisticated and exactly what you'd expect from a top spot in Mayfair.

45 Jermyn St. in Mayfair serves breakfast every day from early, serving familiar favourites and new creations in a stylish, upmarket setting. Although the menu tends to change, expect things like kedgeree, scrambled eggs, Burford Brown eggs benedict and Greek yoghurt with granola. They also serve healthy smoothies packed with fruits and veggies, and they also have a dedicated Bloody Mary section with alcoholic and non-alcoholic options.

Hide in prestigious Mayfair is the perfect spot for a fine-dining breakfast, especially if you're after a Michelin star – this place earned one within five months of opening. The menu features in-house pastries, truffled eggs on toast, homemade granola, and a classic full English breakfast. Breakfast is served on the ground floor with stunning views of Green Park.

There are few better ways to start your day than at Drunch in Mayfair, a stylish restaurant known for its all-day breakfast menu. Tuck into favourites like pancakes, French toast, or eggs in a plant-filled space or head outside for alfresco dining. As with most breakfast menus, hot and cold drinks are available to complete your morning meal.

Award-winning café Popina is all about upmarket all-day dining in Mayfair, specialising in breakfast and brunch. The menu features favourites like French toast, hearty sandwiches, and sweet desserts, alongside classics like granola and eggs in every style. 

The Wolseley has earned a reputation as one of London's top cafés and restaurants, particularly when it comes to breakfast. This classic restaurant is inspired by European café tradition, serving classic British and European cuisine throughout the day, from breakfast to afternoon tea. Guests can also enjoy a private dining room with views of bustling Piccadilly.

Cecconi's in Mayfair is a Venetian-inspired spot for tasty Italian dishes, open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. When it comes to breakfast, they've got plenty to choose from, including a menu of fruits and cereals, eggs made how you like them, classic full English breakfasts, and even a bakery section with things like buttermilk pancakes and banana bread. Drinks include cold-pressed juices, fresh juice, coffee or leaf tea.

The Barley Mow is a quintessential Mayfair pub located inside a stunning restored building, with a buzzy ground-floor bar and a first-floor restaurant. They're open for food all day, including at breakfast time, where head chef Chris Fordham-Smith serves a French take on British classics. For breakfast, expect a menu of classic breakfast dishes and a few hearty house specialities.

Queens of Mayfair is a sleek café known for its top-notch breakfast, all made with the freshest seasonal artisanal produce. The menu includes favourites like  French toast, tangy shakshuka, and classic avocado on toast. Weekend visitors can even enjoy a bottomless brunch, while coffee lovers will appreciate their rare, exclusively sourced brews.