10 Best American Breakfast Restaurants in London

Kennington Lane Cafe is a low-key café serving British classics such as fish and chips, roasts and breakfast alongside global dishes. Its generous portions, cooked breakfasts, kebabs and roast lamb make it suitable for substantial everyday meals, while friendly service and a relaxed atmosphere support both quick visits and casual dining.

Barbican Cafe is a cosy café and coffee shop in Finsbury serving freshly brewed coffee, breakfast, lunch and brunch. Its menu includes pastries, gourmet sandwiches, artisan teas, desserts and vegetarian and vegan options, with dine-in, takeaway, delivery and catering available. Generous breakfast portions and friendly service suit relaxed starts and casual meals.

Scarlett Green is a lively all-day restaurant and cocktail bar in Soho, serving Australian-inspired brunch, lunch and dinner alongside coffee, fresh juices and cocktails. Its social restaurant, downstairs dining area and booths accommodate everything from weekday meetings and casual catch-ups to bottomless brunches, group dinners and celebrations. Evenings bring sharing plates, group cocktails and Saturday DJs.

Drury Covent Garden is a café and brunch restaurant serving craft coffee, pastries, creative café lunches and weekend brunch. Its menu includes dishes such as egg pastrami, eggs Benedict and Egg Royale, alongside carefully prepared coffee. The busy central London venue suits breakfast and brunch diners who are happy to queue for generous portions and a broad menu.

LUMI Camden is a cosy, trendy café and restaurant serving breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, desserts, coffee, tea, small plates and drinks. It offers dine-in, takeaway and delivery, with vegetarian and vegan options, a children’s menu, Wi-Fi and seating suited to solo diners, groups and laptop users. Reservations are accepted and brunch bookings are recommended.

Forks & Green is an all-day brasserie and café on Philip Lane in Tottenham, North London. Its Parisian-inspired menu includes poached eggs, Benedicts, a Full English and other brunch dishes made with locally sourced, free-range produce, alongside wine, coffee, tea and soft drinks. With a kids’ menu, outdoor seating, Wi-Fi and dog-friendly areas, it suits families, casual catch-ups and laptop work.

The Second Wife - Breakfast & Brunch is a London breakfast restaurant serving full and lighter English breakfasts, pancakes, French toast, avocado, eggs and hot drinks. Its relaxed, homely atmosphere suits slow weekend meals and casual brunches, while dishes such as the American Dream and Nutella Royale provide more indulgent options. The owner is also described as taking time to chat with guests.

Eggbreak is a casual breakfast and brunch restaurant focused on egg dishes, from omelettes and shakshuka to egg-based pasta. Its menu also includes French toast, Turkish eggs, rosti, juices, matcha drinks and liquor. The restaurant suits relaxed brunches, with downstairs space and friendly, attentive service described in the dining experience.

The Breakfast Club Seven Dials is a cosy London breakfast restaurant serving generous, hearty portions in a relaxed and lively setting. It suits diners starting the day with classic breakfast favourites such as eggs, blueberry pancakes, French toast sticks and shakshouka, alongside friendly service.

Pickle & Rye is a casual American restaurant serving burgers, wings, ribs and pancakes. Its menu also includes Texas-style barbecue, Reuben sandwiches, milkshakes, root beer floats and a Shirley Temple, presented in a 1950s-inspired diner with a chrome bar and leather seating. It suits families, meat lovers and diners seeking American comfort food in London.