What: Soho House’s shabby-chic West London pizzeria draws an eclectic crowd of locals and regulars starting at 8 a.m. every day.
Why: Green eggs and ham, fried egg pancetta and avocado ciabatta or homemade pastries served on the deli counter.
Don’t Miss: A table outside in the summer.
Pizza East Portobello, 310 Portobello Road, W10 5TA (020 8969 4500 or pizzaeastportobello.com).
What: Late risers will appreciate the buzzing brasserie’s fresh breakfast dishes served every day until 6 p.m. (other branches in Notting Hill and Maida Vale).
Why: Spinach, spring onion and feta cheese frittata; eggs Benedict on a toasted muffin.
Don’t Miss: Fresh Tuscan eggs with the brightest orange yolk we’ve ever seen.
Raoul’s, 113-115 Hammersmith Grove, W6 0NQ (020 8741 3692 or raoulsgourmet.com).
What: It’s worth queuing in the street to eat at the lively ’80s shrine where large portions of hearty food cure even the worst hangover.
Why: Breakfast burrito (chorizo, egg, roasted peppers, guacamole and cheddar), cheese and Marmite toastie or huevos rancheros.
Don’t Miss: The Islington, Spitalfields and Soho locations.
The Breakfast Club, 2-4 Rufus Street, N1 6PE (020 7729 5252 or thebreakfastclubcafes.com).
What: There’s something for everyone (Continental, American or English breakfast) at Tom Aikens’s consistently solid Chelsea resto set over three floors of a former pub.
Why: Full English fry-up, baked beans on toast, blueberry pancakes.
Don’t Miss: The private dining room on the top floor.
Tom’s Kitchen, 27 Cale Street, SW3 3QP (020 7349 0202 or tomskitchen.co.uk). Reopens 1 September, 2011.
What: French gourmet dining from the two-Michelin-starred chef is as perfect as it should be for the price you pay.
Why: Breakfast buffet of freshly carved cured meats, organic eggs and warm waffles prepared tableside on an antique waffle iron.
Don’t Miss: Go all out and book a postbreakfast massage at the Aman Spa downstairs.
Hélène Darroze at the Connaught, Connaught Hotel, Carlos Place, W1K 2AL (020 7107 8880 or the-connaught.co.uk).
What: You’ll find simple, seasonal and mostly British-sourced ingredients at the quiet and cosy spot (allows only 50 covers).
Why: American-style pancakes with Greek yoghurt and fresh berries, egg and bacon burger with avocado and tomato salsa.
Don’t Miss: Get there early for a table upstairs.
Kensington Square Kitchen, 9 Kensington Square, W8 5EP (020 7938 2598 or kensingtonsquarekitchen.co.uk). Reopens 1 September, 2011.
What: Chef Anna Hansen gives brunch a fusion twist in a bright and airy Georgian town house.
Why: Sugar-cured prawn omelette with spring onion, chili and coriander; spiced French toast with apple and tamarind puree and bacon.
Don’t Miss: The lychee Bellini or Japanese Mary (tomato juice, vodka, lime, sake and wasabi).
The Modern Pantry, 47-48 St. John’s Square, EC1V 4JJ (020 7553 9210 or themodernpantry.co.uk).
What: The relaxed neighbourhood gastropub turns weekend brunch into lazy Sunday-afternoon drinks.
Why: Buttermilk pancakes with honeycomb butter and maple syrup, baked eggs with spinach and Parmesan.
Don’t Miss: The courtyard garden in the summer.
The Engineer, 65 Gloucester Avenue, NW1 8JH (020 7722 0950 or the-engineer.com).
What: The laid-back Notting Hill resto is a favourite for local celebs, ladies who lunch and those with kids and dogs in tow.
Why: Sweet potato, pepper, chorizo and pancetta hash with sunny-side-up egg; white egg omelette; maple syrup baked granola.
Don’t Miss: An outside table to see and be seen on Westbourne Grove.
202 Cafe, 202 Westbourne Grove, W11 2RH (020 7727 2722 or 202london.com).
What: Breakfast or lunch in the vast dining room of the David Collins-designed space is literally the grandest way to start your day.
Why: Toasted chocolate sandwich, crispy bacon roll or prunes with elderflower and lemon.
Don’t Miss: Sit front and centre for the best people-watching.
The Wolseley, 160 Piccadilly, W1J 9EB (020 7499 6996 or thewolseley.com).
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