Dining
The 5 Best Breakfast in London
From grand hotel rooms to the perfect greasy spoon: where to start the day well in London.
In short: our top picks are The Wolseley, The Delaunay and Dishoom. 5 places in total, chosen on merit, with the full reasoning below.
Breakfast tells you a lot about a kitchen, and London runs the full range well: grand hotel dining rooms, polished all-day cafes and a few perfect old greasy spoons. These are the places worth setting an alarm for, whatever kind of morning you are after.
| Place | Area | Price |
|---|---|---|
| The Wolseley | Piccadilly | £££ |
| The Delaunay | Covent Garden | £££ |
| Dishoom | Shoreditch | ££ |
| Granger & Co | Notting Hill | ££ |
| E Pellicci | Bethnal Green | ££ |
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Editor’s choice
The Wolseley
Why we pick itThe grandest breakfast in London; order the eggs and the viennoiserie and take your time.
Worth knowingDependable rather than surprising. It sells atmosphere and consistency, and for some diners the food is the least interesting part of the visit.
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The Delaunay
Why we pick itA Mittel-European grand cafe; a quieter, equally polished breakfast than its famous sibling.
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Dishoom
Why we pick itThe bacon naan roll and a chai; the breakfast worth queuing for across the city.
Worth knowingNo reservations for smaller groups, so expect a queue, and it gets frantic enough at peak times to undercut the leisurely cafe atmosphere.
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Granger & Co
Why we pick itBright, healthy and generous; the all-day breakfast that feels like a holiday.
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E Pellicci
Why we pick itA listed Art Deco caff run by the same family since 1900; the great London fry-up.
Before you book
The hotel rooms do not always need a booking for breakfast, but the popular cafes have queues, so go early. Order what the place is known for rather than the safe option. And give yourself time; a good London breakfast is best eaten slowly, with a second coffee and the papers.
Common questions
What is the best breakfast in London?
The Wolseley is our editor's choice: The grandest breakfast in London; order the eggs and the viennoiserie and take your time. The Wolseley, The Delaunay and Dishoom lead the guide, with 5 places in total, all chosen on merit.
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