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The best breakfast and brunch in London
Start with E. Pellicci in Bethnal Green for full English, Terry's Cafe in Borough for the Blowout and Beigel Bake in Brick Lane for salt beef, mustard and pickle beigel. Here are all 12, with what to get at each.
- E. PellicciBethnal Green · Full English breakfast
Get: Full English
A family-run East End café that is a London landmark.
- Beigel BakeBrick Lane · Bagel bakery
Get: Salt beef, mustard and pickle beigel
A 24-hour Brick Lane institution.
- The WolseleyPiccadilly · European brasserie
Get: Eggs Benedict
Grand Piccadilly brasserie styled like a European grand cafe, known for all-day dining, breakfasts, and theatrical people-watching.
- Beppe's CaféFarringdon · Full English breakfast
Get: Full fry-up with fried bread
Crisp sausages, smoky bacon and fried bread near Smithfield.
- Chunnel BarWaterloo · Full English breakfast
Get: Fry-up
Known for herby sausages and thick-cut bacon.
- Bolland & CrustTottenham · Full English breakfast
Get: The full breakfast
Flavourful sausages and crispy bacon, a neighborhood draw.
- Paul Rothe & SonMarylebone · institution
Get: Egg mayo with anchovies on white, pastrami with Swiss and pickle on brown, Scotch broth
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Where is the best breakfast and brunch in London?
Chef Amazing’s picks start with E. Pellicci (Bethnal Green), Terry's Cafe (Borough) and Beigel Bake (Brick Lane). All 12 places are on this page with what to get, where they are and a map.
What should I order?
At E. Pellicci, get full English. At Terry's Cafe, get the Blowout. At Beigel Bake, get salt beef, mustard and pickle beigel. At The Wolseley, get eggs Benedict.
Which neighborhood is best for breakfast and brunch in London?
Most of these are in Covent Garden. The map on this page shows every one, numbered like the list.
How does Chef Amazing pick these?
From Chef Amazing’s city guide and lists for London: the places critics, chefs and locals keep recommending, checked and kept current, with what to order at each. Nobody pays to be on them.
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