The best cafés in Pimlico

At Hatch 77, slow mornings are punctuated by acai bowls, sourdough toast, eggs Benedict, juices and coffees. Later, as afternoon turns into evening, the menu transitions into Caesar salads, burgers and pasta, and the coffee is replaced by classic cocktails. Check the schedule and drop in on a Friday evening to be serenaded by a live band. Who said cafés just had to be for coffee?

Third Coffee is a first-rate coffee stop in Pimlico, ideal for cosy catch-ups and quiet sipping. While stylishly understated, this is the sort of place you'll pop into for your usual espresso and find yourself sampling the fresh batch of matcha mochi buns. Community coffee culture is replete at Third Coffee and informs their events programme, which includes activities like Japanese stitching (sashiko) classes and post-run club meet-ups.

Peko Peko Pedlar is a Japanese-owned bakery and coffee shop serving freshly baked bread and pastries with authentic Japanese flavours like miso, yuzu, and hojicha. The adorable frontage and ceramics on sale easily draw you in, but you're held fast by their inventive, delectable bakes, including savoury danishes and seasonal buns. Popular items sell out regularly at Peko Peko, so get there in good time to stock up on pastries and speciality coffee.

Cafés in Pimlico don't come more authentically British than the Regency Café. Established in 1946, this local spot has served up thousands of full English breakfasts over the years, and they've got it down to a fine art. The experience is no-frills and no fuss, substitutions are definitely a no-no, but everyone is welcome here, tourists and locals alike, for a proper English breakfast. 

Danish coffee culture treats your coffee break as more than just a caffeine boost. The Hagen outposts are social spaces where you'll experience Danish hospitality and a comfortable environment to enjoy high-quality coffee and snacks. The Hagen on Pimlico Road is an ideal stop-off in Central London for a meaningful coffee break.

Popin, located just at the entrance to Pimlico tube station, is a compact neighbourhood deli, coffee and sandwich shop. This chic, well-stocked takeaway café in Pimlico is the ideal one-stop-shop for picking up a latte on the way to work, grabbing a last-minute bottle of wine for the dinner party you're heading to, or picking up a artisanal ingredient for supper on your way home. 

The Locals is a laid-back neighbourhood café that celebrates healthy cuisine in a chic setting. Think omega seeds, rich-yolk eggs, crunchy dark rye toast and heaps of other healthy additions. The space itself is bright, airy and clean, shrouded in plenty of greenery. Seasonal brunch and all-day breakfast dishes are served alongside salads, sandwiches, hot meals, and cakes and pastries at the counter. This is the perfect café for the health-conscious and those seeking an aesthetic plate packed with goodness.

The Roasting specialises in Fairtrade and ethical produce, with a focus on authentic Italian espresso. Not only does this Pimlico café turn out seriously good Italian coffee, but the cosy interiors and outdoor seating make this the sort of place where you get there early and linger all day long. There's a menu of homemade cakes and light bites to sustain you for an afternoon of quiet people-watching on Churton Street.

Pimlico Fresh is a casual café in Victoria that serves a daily changing menu of soups, stews, breakfast dishes, and more. The laid-back energy and ever-changing menu items of salads, quiches, cakes and breakfasts make this a Pimlico local's favourite. Stop by to tuck into a reasonably-priced breakfast and decent cup of joe, and enjoy the flurry of people popping in, catching up and sharing stories. 

Tom Assheton, the founder of Tomtom Cigars & Coffee, wanted to shoe-horn a big coffee bar into the flagship cigar store, but wisely decided to open a separate café instead. Since then, it has garnered a steady local following for serving great coffee and inventive flavoured lattes as well as a menu of brunch dishes. This café is a strong shout for a caffeine boost before indulging in the ample retail opportunities in the area.