The UK might have been slightly slow at getting on board the brunch train but now we're all over it. I think I've mentioned this a few times but brunch is one of my favourite things to do at the weekend, mainly because it always feels a little indulgent! Pancakes, baked eggs, avocado on sour dough-yum yum yum. And I totally forgot about huevos rancheros!
So below I've picked 3 top places to go for brunch in London. I have to be honest and say I haven't checked one of them out but I've heard such good things about it that I'm going to believe the hype.
1) Bistrotheque- nearest underground Bethnal Green
This place opened my eyes to what brunch is all about. Great food, amazing location, all in all a great place to go with friends when you're in need of some brunch TLC. It's pretty hidden away and looks like nothing more than an old, unloved factory block from the outside, but once you head upstairs there's magic to be found. And what I love best is that you're seranaded while you eat by a guy on the piano playing everything from Blondie to Lady Gaga. I heart big time!
2) Dishoom- Shoreditch/ Covent Garden
So a bombay-style cafe might not be your first thought of a brunch location but this place has a secret. And it comes in the form of a breakfast bacon naan. I know a lot of people who have been here and all they talk about is how good this dish is. I have to admit I haven't tried it myself (I was ill when I was meant to go) but just the menu description assures me it's going to be pretty awesome-"freshly baked naan wrapped around char-striped back bacon direct from the grill, with a most palatable combination of chilli tomato jam, cream cheese and herbs." That ticks a lot of boxes for me! There are two Dishooms in London so whether you're Central or East (or anywhere else) get down and enjoy!
3) La Pain Quotidien Southbank- nearest station Waterloo/ Embankment
This is a carb-lovers dream. Although the menu is full of yummy things there's only one thing that I want from La Pain Quotidien in the morning and that's their bread basket! Take a friend or loved one, order the bread basket for two and then collect as many of the delicious spreads on offer in the restaurant and start slapping them on! My friend Jess introduced me to this place and I fell in love with it. There are quite a few in London but I love the one of the Southbank as it's got a great bustling vibe and if you can get a seat by the window you're set for people watching all day. All the bread is organic and the spreads include an array of jam, marmalade, chocolate spread and my favourite, biscuit spread. Yum yum yum!
Other favourite brunch spots include The Breakfast Club on Battersea Rise, The Wolseley, No 67 at the South London Gallery in Peckham and finally RailRoad in Hackney.
What's your favourite? Let us know!
Joanna
