Dining
The 6 Best Brunch in Shoreditch
Trattorias, roasteries and a party disguised as a brunch: east London does mornings its own way.
In short: our top picks are Gloria, Lantana Shoreditch and Ozone Coffee Roasters. 6 places in total, chosen on merit, with the full reasoning below.
Shoreditch brunch splits cleanly into two camps: the specialty coffee crowd queuing at Ozone or Lantana for a proper flat white, and everyone else heading for Gloria’s no-bookings queue or BOXPARK’s themed bottomless sessions. It’s the one area on this list where a brunch can genuinely turn into an afternoon out, DJs, drag performances and all. Andina sits somewhere in between, serious about its Peruvian cooking but still happy to pour bottomless drinks for anyone who asks.
| Place | Area | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Gloria | Shoreditch | ££ |
| Lantana Shoreditch | Shoreditch | ££ |
| Ozone Coffee Roasters | Shoreditch | ££ |
| The Breakfast Club Hoxton | Shoreditch | ££ |
| Andina | Shoreditch | ££ |
| BOXPARK Shoreditch | Shoreditch | ££ |
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Editor’s choice
Gloria
Why we pick itNo bookings for weekend brunch, just a queue and a drink while you wait, then Eggs Gloria and Neapolitan pizza in a room styled like 1970s Capri.
Italian trattoria brunch
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Lantana Shoreditch
Why we pick itCorn fritters and a proper flat white from the cafe that helped bring Australian brunch culture to London, serving from 9am at weekends.
Australian brunch cafe
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Ozone Coffee Roasters
Why we pick itThick cut sourdough avocado toast with pickled onion, roasted downstairs from the same beans that fill the cups, just off the Old Street roundabout.
specialty coffee roastery cafe
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The Breakfast Club Hoxton
Why we pick itPancakes, full Englishes and a kitsch American diner fit out, open from 8am and busiest by mid morning on weekends.
brunch cafe
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Andina
Why we pick itCeviche and Andean street food alongside a weekend bottomless package from 10am, run along the lines of a family picanteria rather than a set brunch formula.
Peruvian bottomless brunch
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BOXPARK Shoreditch
Why we pick itStreet food stalls plus 90 minutes of bottomless cocktails and themed DJ sets, closer to a party than a sit down brunch.
bottomless brunch with entertainment
Before you book
Old Street and Shoreditch High Street stations cover most of this list, though Ozone and Lantana on City Road are a short walk further towards Old Street roundabout. Gloria takes no reservations for weekend brunch, so expect a queue and a drink while you wait; BOXPARK’s bottomless sessions need booking through their events page in advance.
Common questions
What are the top picks in this guide?
Gloria is our editor's choice: No bookings for weekend brunch, just a queue and a drink while you wait, then Eggs Gloria and Neapolitan pizza in a room styled like 1970s Capri. Gloria, Lantana Shoreditch and Ozone Coffee Roasters lead the guide, with 6 places in total, all chosen on merit.
How does Lamplit London choose its recommendations?
Every place is chosen on merit, after first-hand visits where possible, with no pay-for-placement. Read our full method at https://www.lamplitlondon.com/how-we-choose/.
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