Brunch spots in London

From formica caff to grand café — where London actually eats before noon.

Bookmarks

1. Regency Café

   5/5

   Formica, mugs of tea and a full English called out across the room since 1946.

   Regency Café, London

2. E Pellicci

   5/5

   Fourth-generation Bethnal Green caff, marquetry walls, warmest room in E2.

   E Pellicci, London

3. The Wolseley

   5/5

   Grand-café breakfast theatre on Piccadilly; order the kedgeree, take your time.

   The Wolseley, London

4. Dishoom Shoreditch

   4/5

   The bacon naan roll earns the queue; go on a weekday if you can.

   Dishoom Shoreditch, London

5. Duck & Waffle

   4/5

   Breakfast on the 40th floor, open around the clock; book the sunrise slot.

   Duck & Waffle, London

6. Granger & Co

   4/5

   Ricotta hotcakes that explain why Notting Hill queues in the rain.

   Granger & Co, London

7. Caravan King’s Cross

   4/5

   Granary Square pioneer that roasts its own and never coasts on location.

   Caravan, London

8. The Breakfast Club Soho

   3/5

   Kitsch walls, pancakes wider than the plate; weekdays unless you enjoy queues.

   The Breakfast Club, London