There is no shortage of brunch spots in London, but there are some that stand out for their special attention to fresh ingredients and beautiful interiors. In the instagram age, cafes are popping up everywhere, but they are not all created equal! These are some of my favorites, the ones I keep coming back to because they tick all my boxes of pretty, delicious, and great service.

Eggbreak

Eggbreak, an Aussie-style cafe, serves their brunch menu all day long, and with good reason. They have my favorite pancake stack in London (the caramel syrup is TOO DIE FOR), the egg dishes are phenom – think Turkish eggs with dill yoghurt and a cheese toast for dipping and fluffy scrambled eggs on toast. Also the cornflake french toast is not to be missed!

Fresh juices, hot drinks, and an overall lovely spot to pass an hour with friends. Note: this place gets VERY crowded on weekends, we’ve waited over an hour for a table, so get there EARLY or go on a weekday if you can for no lines.

Darcie & May

Not your average canal boat, Darcie & May has adorable interiors (those pink chairs all lined up do things to me) and a delicious menu to match. Definitely one of the most unique brunching experiences in the city! Just outside of Paddington Station, it’s in an easy to reach location but somehow being on a boat makes you feel far away from the city! Brilliant. I recommend the Shakshuka or the Bondi if you’re hungry.

NAC Mayfair

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This gorgeous French bistro is a great central London option serving up classic simple brunch (and lunch and dinner). My favorite: the merguez shakshuka with baked egg, feta, za’atar, and pita.

NAC Mayfair has a great range of healthy options like acai bowls and chia pudding or go for something slightly naughty like crushed milk chocolate cookies and frosties self serve or truffled mac and cheese. I’m sure you deserve it!

Dreamy interiors, well located (it’s a stones throw from the fab instagrammable shops of Bond Street), and delicious food, it’s hard to go wrong.

The Dayrooms Cafe

You’ve probably seen these gorgeous interiors around the ‘gram, but I’m here to tell you the food is just as good, if not better! My favorites: the breakfast bowl with avocado, courgette fritters, sweet potato, and poached egg, and the bircher muesli bowl with lemon curd. The staff is friendly and accommodating and there is a breezy casual atmosphere that I just can’t get enough of. It’s never too crowded like some of the other Notting Hill spots (or maybe it’s because I pop in on weekday mornings!).

There’s a small cafe in Notting Hill, just off Portobello Road or a newer location in central London Holborn.

Bluebird Café White City

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Full disclosure: I have not eaten here yet, but Bluebird Chelsea has been around for years and the food is always on point. This new branch has insanely gorgeous interiors and I plan on heading there sometime this summer to try out the menu. I couldn’t leave it off this list, though, just look!

Palm Vaults

An insta-darling,Palm Vaults has a bohemian, garden vibe that I can’t quit. The food is SO good, and I love the gold and pink and #plantproblems interiors. Their avocado toast is the best in London, IMHO, with the most insanely addictive chili sauce. I’ve also had their lovely homemade vegan cakes that are always brightly coloured and infused with floral and berry flavours. They also have a few alternative lattes, including my faves Turmeric and Rose. Who doesn’t love to drink a pink latte!?

Really, I wish they would open a West London location because it’s a quite a haul to East London, but for those of you on the East/Central side, count yourselves lucky!

Farm Girl

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No doubt you’ve seen the pink tables in the lovely courtyard of Farm Girl. This Aussie-style cafe has fresh juices, yummy egg dishes, and great lunch options. I can’t go here without getting the my fave – I love the pomegranate-studded feta-topped avo toast here. They also do french bull-dog latte art, truly the cutest latte you’ll ever have.

Dishoom

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I can’t leave Dishoom off my list, solely based on one item: the egg and bacon naan. It’s only available in the mornings, so get there to try it! There are several locations across London, but my favorites are the Shoreditch location for its outdoor space and the newly opened Kensington location with its stunning art-deco interiors. I’m sure there are other good things on their brunch menu, but I’ve never tried them because I can’t say no to the bacon egg naan.