The best breakfast in Shoreditch

Friends of Ours is a laid-back café bringing the vibrant spirit of Australian brekkie culture to East London, complete with fresh, flavour-packed dishes and top-quality coffee. The menu blends wholesome ingredients with global influences, offering everything from green eggs with labneh to tofu banh mi and lamb shoulder ragu, alongside classic options like eggs on toast and porridge. With cosy indoor seating, a spacious outdoor area, and a commitment to local suppliers, this is one of the top spots for breakfast in Shoreditch.

Perched atop the Montcalm Hotel, Aviary lets you escape the busy streets below and take in striking views of the London skyline as you relax with your morning meal. The breakfast menu at this Shoreditch restaurant and sky bar includes both a continental buffet option and an à la carte selection, with dishes ranging from classics like a full English to more health-conscious choices like oat porridge or smashed avo. Barista-made coffee is served as well.

The biggest of the Brother Marcus establishments, this Shoreditch breakfast favourite is a lush haven of greenery and pale timber, nestled right in the heart of the more industrial-looking Spitalfields Market. Classic breakfast dishes such as eggs benedict or smashed avo on toast are given a flavourful Mediterranean makeover here, alongside a range of breakfast pitas with different fillings. Quality hot drinks and smoothies are available, as well as cocktails and other alcoholic options.

The cheekily named Eggslut has multiple outposts across London, including Shoreditch. The stars of the show at this American transplant are the different breakfast sandwiches, with fillings ranging from traditional bacon, egg, and cheese to more indulgent options like seared Wagyu steak or an Angus beef burger. These places have become quite the hit, also thanks to the affordable prices and quick service making them a convenient option for brekkie on the go.

Dishoom is a well-known group of stylish restaurants inspired by the Indian city's traditional Irani cafés. They serve food all day long and are equally well known for their breakfast offerings as their lunch and dinner options. Try one of their legendary bacon naan rolls, dig into a stack of uttapam breakfast pancakes, and wash it all down with a nice hot mug of house chai, a refreshing breakfast lassi, or a feisty cocktail.

Antipodean gem Ozone Coffee Roasters hails from New Zealand, but puts in the work to more than offset its carbon footprint. Their commitment to sustainability and environmentally-friendly dining is reflected not just in their business practices, but in their menu as well, with fermentation, pickling, and other such waste-reducing techniques playing a prominent role. The popular Shoreditch breakfast place is located inside a bustling industrial hall and can get very busy during peak times.

Despite its typical patrons rumbling up on massive hogs, Bike Shed Moto Co. is a surprisingly cosy and peaceful spot for breakfast in Shoreditch. You'll find well-executed favourites such as huevos rancheros or eggs Florentine on the weekend breakfast menu, along with breakfast baps, hot drinks, and baked goods. The venue is modern and spacious, complete with on-site barbershop, tattoo parlour, and motorcycle accessories shop.

With its cheerful blue and yellow façade, Curious Yellow Kafé proudly hints at its Scandinavian roots. This charming, offbeat café in Shoreditch is devoted to Swedish fare, offering an enticing selection whether you're eating in or grabbing something to go. You'll find hearty soups, classic meatballs, and generously filled sandwiches, along with a tempting array of cakes and sweet treats.

Bangers started out as an East London delivery service, shipping breakfast buns to hungry punters around the area. Their growing popularity led to their first permanent breakfast bar in Shoreditch, where they carry on slinging their signature sausage baps. They're made with Spence Bakery bread and filled with carefully sourced meats, eggs, and other goodies.

Grind is a London original, a trendsetting coffee company that has grown from its humble East London beginnings to plastering the tube with its signature pastel pink ads and collaborating with the likes of Green Day. It all started here, at this Shoreditch café at the Old Street roundabout. They serve breakfast dishes like porridge or one-pan eggs in the morning, as well as a fry-up all day long. Trying their coffee is a must, of course – we like ours in one of their cult espresso martinis.

Dauns is London's first fully vegan Scandinavian restaurant. The space is bright and modern, with a menu that evolves regularly and reimagines classic Scandi dishes – think all-day breakfast options like scramble tofu or filled croissants, open-faced sandwiches, and hearty vegan toasties made with locally sourced produce. You can always count on freshly baked cinnamon buns for breakfast as well, alongside a selection of coffee and alcoholic drinks.

Admittedly, there isn't a wealth of options to choose from at Judge & Jury, the breakfast restaurant at the Courthouse Hotel – it's basically full English or bust. That said, if you're after exactly a proper full English breakfast in Shoreditch, the setting here is hard to beat. Judge & Jury is located in a former courtroom, with leather-bound law journals, original furnishings, and other details contributing to a grand, timeless setting.

Set within a striking Wren-era building in Spitalfields, this historic Shoreditch restaurant was born out of a love for fine food and wine, specialising in refined British and French cuisine. The venue features a range of dining areas, including an elegant private room adorned with original 1670s wood panelling. Breakfast here features things like eggs royale, beans on toast, granola, and pastries.

This laid-back Shoreditch eatery serves up authentic Italian fare, from wood-fired pizzas to indulgent pasta dishes. There's a range of breakfast dishes to choose from if you who up here in the morning, including eggs, pancakes, and granola. The atmosphere is casual and inviting, with sleek, contemporary interiors adding to the relaxed charm.

Occupying two floors of the stylish Art'otel London, The Brush takes its cue from the elegant grand cafés of Central Europe. On the ground floor, the light-filled dining space with glass walls offers sophisticated European dishes throughout the day, from breakfast to dinner. Start your day with freshly baked viennoiserie or a hot egg dish, along with quality coffee, pressed juices, and smoothies.