21 Superb Full English Breakfasts

Whether it’s a hangover cure or just something you need to get done, a full English breakfast or ‘fry-up’ is an established English tradition. Copied everywhere around the world, it’s rarely even close to the wonderful plate of morning flavour than indeed ours is. So dig into the rich goodness of bacon, sunny side-ups, pork sausages and don’t forget black pudding, beans or kippers!

As a matter of fact, I think it’s time for one now!

The Table

A restaurant as impeccably designed as this is a great conversation starter. Popular not just for the aesthetics, their quality and responsibly sourced menu is what draws the customers back.

Their English breakfast is quite a spectacle – it includes streaky bacon, pork and leek sausages, delicious meaty chorizo and ham, accompanied with wholemeal sourdough. They also collaborate with homeless charity St. Mungo’s to source their daily herbs and veggies from there, thus providing revenue to the workers  Ask for a Phar Lap coffee.

Address: : 83 Southwark Street, London SE1 0HX  Phone: 0207 401 2760  Website: www.thetablecafe.com  Nearest tube station: Southwark

E. Pellicci

Sporting art deco interiors with wood-panelled walls dating back to 1946, this Italian café is a slice of east end history. A family-run business, it’s a local favourite. Their breakfast menus are first rate and include greasy fry-ups served with chips, eggs, bacon and beans. Their desserts are also quite popular and include ‘Italian Ribena’, bread pudding Portuguese pasteis de nata.

Address: : 332 Bethnal Green Road, London E2 0AG

Phone: 0207 739 4873  Website: www.facebook.com/pages/E-Pellicci/102496223146417

Nearest tube station: Bethnal Green

The Breakfast Club

This is one of the most popular breakfast places in London and has branches in Soho, Spitalfields, Angel, Hoxton, Battersea Rise, Canary Wharf and London Bridge.

Just wander past Battersea Rise on a Sunday and you’ll see what popular means. A queue of at least 40 people waiting to get in whether rain in shine. This 80s-themed restaurant has a huge brunch menu, including delicacies from British, American, French, and Spanish classics. Their full English fry-up is available for breakfast, lunch and dinner – perfect for breakfast lovers to binge on!

Locations: : Soho, Spitalfields, Angel, Hoxton, Battersea Rise, Canary Wharf, London Bridge  Website:  www.thebreakfastclubcafes.com

Bill’s

A result of a combination of old-fashioned grocer with informal café, Bill’s is just the place to be. Boasting various nationwide chains, this café is quite a sensation. Known for their Brit and Mediterranean-inspired menu, it serves a wholesome full English breakfast called ‘Bill’s breakfast’ that is loaded with Cumberland sausage, fried free range eggs, tomatoes, mushrooms, smoked streaky bacon and toast. Bill’s Soho restaurant has become a very popular destination in the heart of London

Locations: St Martin’s Courtyard, Slingsby Pl, London WC2E 9AB

Website:  bills-website.co.uk/

Balans Soho Society

Offering a brasserie-style menu catering to British, Mediterranean and South American food lovers, Balans Soho Society is a legend in London. Their speciality includes steaks, seafood and burgers, and their ‘Soho Full English’ is filling and delicious.

Also a popular bar, it serves exotic cocktails and champagnes. They truly do abide by their philosophy of ‘too much of a good thing is a good thing’.

Locations: Soho, Kensington, Shepherd’s Bush, Stratford

Website: www.balans.co.uk/

Hawksmoor (Guildhall)

Treat your palate to the extravaganza of a ‘Hawksmoor Breakfast’, this elaborate English breakfast is filling and mouth-watering. Their breakfast menu is extensive and features speciality dishes such as short-rib bubble and squeak and grilled bone marrow. Hawksmoor is known as the best steakhouse in the UK, and also offers a refreshing range of drinks.

Address: 10 Basinghall Street, London

Phone: 0207 397 8120  Website: thehawksmoor.com

Nearest tube station: Bank

The Kitchen @ Tower

A stone’s throw away from the Tower of London, this restaurant is perfect for enjoying breakfast, lunch, and afternoon tea. Relaxing here after an afternoon stroll around the Tower of London with a chilled beer is ideal, especially with their quaint garden setting. Their menu includes a full English breakfast, shepherd’s pie, fish and chips, liver and bacon and side dishes to accompany a traditional cream tea.

Address: : Byward Street, London EC3R 5BJ

Phone: 0207 481 3533  Website: www.thekitchenattower.com  Nearest tube station: Tower Hill

Caravan King’s Cross

What sets this eatery apart is that it has its own coffee roastery. It is a standard fare for authentic wholesome English breakfasts, they also offer a wide variety of exotic dishes. Prepare to be amazed by the variety on their menu, with main courses such as Israeli couscous with feta, sea bass cooked in a mussels and saffron broth, etc.

Address: : 1 Granary Square, London N1C 4AA

Phone: 0207 101 7661  Website: www.caravankingscross.co.uk  Nearest tube station: King’s Cross

The Wolseley

The Wolseley maintains the sanctity of the traditional English breakfast by keeping it simple, with no extra additions or modifications. It is within this simplicity that divinity is found. At £16.50, you can find a hearty meal that the people here take pride in presenting. Breakfast is a serious business, and is served every day until 11.30am.

Address: 160 Piccadilly, London W1J 9EB

Phone: 0207 499 6996  Website: www.thewolseley.com  Nearest tube station: Green Park

The Walpole

Made famous by chef Marco Pierre White calling it his favourite joint, The Walpole offers the quintessential hearty English breakfast for less than £6. With careful attention to the dishes they churn out, this eatery in the west of London is living up to its fame.

Address: 35 St. Mary’s Road, Ealing, London W5 5RG

Phone: 0208 567 7918  Website: walpole-ealing.co.uk

Nearest tube station: South Ealing

The Riding House Café

The Riding House Café understands your breakfast needs. From delightfully fluffy pancakes to hash browns as hangover remedies, they have it all. Their ‘Full and Proper Breakfast’ takes the proverbial cake, though – packed with everything under the sun, it is a shining example of the typical English breakfast.

Address: 43-51 Great Titchfield Street, London W1W 7PQ

Phone: 0207 927 0840  Website: www.ridinghousecafe.co.uk

Nearest tube station: Oxford Circus

The River Café

A contrast from the amazing Italian ‘River Café’, this greasy-spoon is an old-fashioned English breakfast place, with a menu that reflects their passion for home cooking. Quirky decor and friendly staff make this a charming little place, while their generously sized portions make it a steal at £6.

Address: 1A Station Approach (next to Putney Bridge Station), London SW6 3UH

Phone: 0207 736 6296

Nearest tube station: Putney Bridge

Annie’s

A favourite of the rugby team whenever they are in town, Annie’s is an elegant diner that serves a full English breakfast for £9.95, a good deal for the value they provide. Romantic interiors and well-presented meals make Annie’s a name to reckon with.

Locations: Chiswick, Barnes

Website: www.anniesrestaurant.co.uk

 

Regency Café

Opened in 1946, this place hasn’t changed one bit. Invoking nostalgia of times gone by, the prices comfort you with a full English breakfast for just £5.50. Extras are 90p each: the hash browns and bubble and squeak are worth trying!

Address: 17-19 Regency Street, London SW1P 4BY

Phone: 0207 821 6596

Nearest tube station: Pimlico

Terry’s Café

A family-run café, Terry’s carries a warm, homely feel with home-cooked food and black-and-white pictures on the walls. Here you can get a hearty English breakfast for just £9, while the vegetarian version is for £7.40. Outdoor seating is available too, if you like to sip your tea al fresco.

Address: 158 Great Suffolk Street, London, SE1 1PE  Phone: 0207 407 9358

Website: www.terryscafe.co.uk

Nearest tube station: Borough

Quo Vadis

A chic yet traditional English diner, Quo Vadis serves a full English breakfast for £12. Introduced by chef Jeremy Lee, the breakfast has quickly flagged this place as a must-visit!

Address: 26-29 Dean Street, London W1D 3LL  Phone: 0207 437 9585

Website: www.quovadissoho.co.uk

Nearest tube station: Tottenham Court Road

Balthazar

A little slice of Paris in Covent Garden, Balthazar is an upscale place offering a full English breakfast for £15, with vegetarian options available. They also have a bakery to satisfy any sweet cravings after a full breakfast.

Address: 4-6 Russell Street, London WC2B 5HZ  Phone: 0203 301 1155

Website: balthazarlondon.com

Nearest tube station: Covent Garden

Blighty Coffee

Blighty Coffee prides itself on its coffee, but also serves a smashing full English breakfast (‘The Winston’) at £9.50. Their attention to detail is evident in every way – the presentation of the food, quality of the dishes, menu designs, shelf displays and decor. Every breakfast comes with free bubble and squeak, and dressing in 1940s style is rewarded with a 5% discount!

Address: 35-37 Blackstock Road, London N4 2JF  Phone: 0207 502 7759

Website: www.blightycoffee.co.uk  Nearest tube station: Finsbury Park

Smiths of Smithfield

Smiths, spread across four floors of grocery extravaganza, utilizes its fresh produce to create a typical English breakfast. They draw on their expertise in food to treat your taste buds.

Address: Fabric Life Ltd, 77A Charterhouse Street, London EC1M 6HJ  Phone: 0207 251 7950

Website: www.smithsofsmithfield.co.uk

Nearest tube station: Farringdon

Blandford’s Café

Blandford’s Café is run by an Italian woman, who puts love and passion into her food. Delicious dishes and warm smiles, this little homely place is perfect for a Sunday breakfast.

Address: 65 Chiltern Street, London, W1U 6NH  Phone: 0207 486 4117

Website: www.ilblandfords.co.uk

Nearest tube station: Baker Street

Caffe Forum

A small café with a relaxed vibe, it offers the opportunity to ‘build your own’ English breakfast. With good quality food and delicious preparations, Caffe Forum has established itself as a great option for the mornings.

Address: 146 Gloucester Road, London SW7 4SZ  Phone: 0207 373 0090

Website: www.caffeforum.co.uk

Nearest tube station: Gloucester Road

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