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The best brunch in King's Cross

Daniel Sheppard, Content Writer UK, Thatsup Daniel Sheppard, Content Writer UK, Thatsup
Daniel Sheppard

London in general is pretty big on brunch, and King's Cross is no different. With a major travel hub smack dab in the heart of the area, brunch provides a convenient option to fill up after coming off an early morning training or before heading out on a long journey, and local restaurants are more than up to the task at hand. Our guide to the best brunch in King's Cross highlights the top restaurants and cafés in the area where you can get your fill of smashed avo, eggs, and other classic brunch dishes. 

  1. Where to go for brunch in King's Cross
    1. 1
      Rails Ready to take you on a culinary journey
    2. 2
      Caravan Bottomless coffee and global brunch plates
    3. 3
      Alma Café Wholesome brunch in King's Cross
    4. 4
      The Breakfast Club The King's Cross brunch experts
    5. 5
      Granger & Co. Proper Aussie brunch in King's Cross
    6. 6
      Harry's Italian brunch at Caring's King's Cross casa
    7. 7
      Granary Square Brasserie International brunch favs

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Where to go for brunch in King's Cross

The best King's Cross brunch places

Rails Restaurant & Little Bar – Brunch in King's Cross
Rails Restaurant & Little Bar
Rails Restaurant & Little Bar – Brunch in King's Cross
Rails Restaurant & Little Bar
Rails Restaurant & Little Bar – Brunch in King's Cross
Rails Restaurant & Little Bar
Rails Restaurant & Little Bar – Brunch in King's Cross
Rails Restaurant & Little Bar
Rails Restaurant & Little Bar – Brunch in King's Cross
Rails Restaurant & Little Bar
Rails Restaurant & Little Bar – Brunch in King's Cross
Rails Restaurant & Little Bar
Rails Restaurant & Little Bar – Brunch in King's Cross
Rails Restaurant & Little Bar
Rails Restaurant & Little Bar – Brunch in King's Cross
Rails Restaurant & Little Bar
Rails Restaurant & Little Bar – Brunch in King's Cross
Rails Restaurant & Little Bar
Rails Restaurant & Little Bar – Brunch in King's Cross
Rails Restaurant & Little Bar

Rails

Ready to take you on a culinary journey

It might only be served on Sundays, but the Rails brunch in King's Cross is the real deal. You can choose from classic French dishes like croque madame, baked brie, or eggs forestiere, or opt for a house special like the signature Rails burrito. Expertly mixed cocktails are on hand to quench your thirst, and the restaurant's attentive service and sleek setting, designed to feel like home whether you're arriving or leaving London, add their own charm.

  • Great Northern Hotel, Pancras Rd, King's Cross
  • Website
    Rails Restaurant & Little Bar
    020-338 808 18
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Caravan

Bottomless coffee and global brunch plates

Launched by friends who shared a love of good food and coffee, Caravan in King's Cross provides a stylish, laid-back setting for all-day dining, complete with both airy interiors and alfresco seating. Brunch is a particular highlight here, with a well-travelled menu featuring brunch plates like chorizo and potato hash, Korean buttermilk fried chicken, or jalapeno cornbread. Other brunch classics like grain bowls or smashed avo on toast are available as well, and you won't lack for caffeine either – if your regular order doesn't do the trick, there's also bottomless filter coffee.

Alma Café

Wholesome brunch in King's Cross

Found around London, including King's Cross, the Alma cafés champion wholesome food packed with flavour, placing a strong emphasis on breakfast and brunch. Their seasonal menu spotlights fresh, locally-sourced organic ingredients, ensuring each dish feels vibrant and nourishing. Expect standout plates like crab eggs Benedict and fluffy American pancakes, alongside a colourful selection of smoothies and fresh juices for a feel-good start to your day.

The Breakfast Club

The King's Cross brunch experts

The Breakfast Club restaurants can be found all over London, and there's one at St Pancras station too, perfect for an early bite before catching your train. Breakfast and brunch are obviously the name of the game here, and you'll find a broad assortment of comforting brunch dishes like huevos rancheros, pancake stacks, eggs Florentine, and more here, washed down with their house coffee, fresh juices, or a boozy cocktail.

  • Saint Pancras Station, Camden Town/King's Cross
  • Website
    The Breakfast Club St Pancras
    020-302 630 31
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Granger & Co.

Proper Aussie brunch in King's Cross

Granger & Co. at Pancras Square blends laid-back Aussie charm with globally inspired cuisine in a bright and stylish space. While it serves food all day, it's the breakfast and brunch menu that steals the show, with highlights like fluffy ricotta hotcakes, silky scrambled eggs, and more. It's an authentic celebration of Australia's famed brekkie culture right in the heart of King's Cross.

  • The Stanley Building, 7 Pancras Sq, King's Cross
  • Website
    Granger & Co. King's Cross
    020-305 825 67
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Harry's

Italian brunch at Caring's King's Cross casa

Owned by billionaire Richard Caring, Harry's is a group of casual yet upmarket restaurants serving Italian favourites in fashionable surroundings. Boasting a big terrace, the King's Cross branch is well-suited for a slow, enjoyable weekend brunch outing, serving Italian classics like pizzas and pasta dishes, as well as dedicated brunch options like salmon & eggs, aubergine parmigiana, or chargrilled tuna steak. To finish up, order the signature Harry's Toadstool dessert.

Granary Square Brasserie

International brunch favs

Granary Square Brasserie, part of the chic Ivy Collection, brings its signature glamour to King's Cross with opulent interiors and a spacious outdoor terrace. Weekend brunch is fuelled by DJ sets and flowing cocktails, as well as a menu of international dishes like sal and pepper squid, Keralan curry, or Mediterranean sea bass fillet, all served with a touch of flair in a setting that's equal parts elegant and inviting.

Brunch in King's Cross – About the guide

The best restaurants for brunch in King's Cross - Our guide to the best restaurants for brunch in King's Cross is updated regularly. If you know of a great brunch place in King's Cross that we haven't featured in our guide, feel free to get in touch. Please let us know if you see any mistakes in our guide to the best King's Cross brunch spots. Have you had brunch at any of the places mentioned in the guide? Don't forget to write a review on Thatsup.

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