WHAT? A four-course brunch with 360-degree views, at the very top of The Gherkin, one of London’s most iconic landmarks. Oh, and the chance to find a £1000 diamond. No biggie. WHERE? Right in the heart of bankerland, you’ll see some of the city’s...read more »

WHAT? Bright and zesty brunch dishes (so good they’ve won awards), great coffee and evening events a few minutes’ walk from Angel tube station and Islington green. WHERE? Ignore the queues of hungover youths at The Breakfast Club Angel (what’s...read more »

WHAT? An achingly hipster cycle cafe cum community centre, where a team of four full-time mechanics, baristas and cafe staff work to feed and water city cyclists. Whether you drop in with a flat tyre or book a full service, you can pull up a chair,...read more »

WHAT? An all-day Italian restaurant offering incredibly good brunch plates and desserts, not to mention cocktails – crucially, within stumbling distance of Old Street tube station in Shoreditch. You’d be forgiven for walking right by Passo,...read more »

WHAT? A light & airy Hackney cafe covered in gorgeous greenery and boasting a large outdoor space, championing live music, craft beers and infinitely Instagrammable brunch plates. WHERE? Five years ago the owners took the Sebright Arms just behind...read more »

WHAT? A compact yet light-filled Kiwi cafe and gallery space between Hoxton and Shoreditch, counters groaning with free-range, fair trade & freshly made pastries, rainbow salads and baked goods.   The graffiti-ed exterior and sparse decor do nothing...read more »

WHAT? As stylish as its namesake,the 1953 film directed by Ingmar Bergman, Summer With Monika brings together curious vinyl, health-boosting smoothies and delicious food with a distinctly Swedish slant. WHERE? Sat alongside Fashionbite favourite Friends...read more »

A short walk from Covent Garden on Great Queen Street you’ll find a pared back gem of a cafe peddling hand-picked Columbian coffee beans, inventive breakfasts and moreish sweet treats. With a beautiful space for private bookings and catering services...read more »

  WHAT? Established in London’s East End, LASSCO has dealt in reclamation and salvage since 1979. Bridging the gap between the demolition trade and architectural design, they create treasure troves full of rescued relics that make for fascinating...read more »

WHAT? A conveniently placed nightclub cum gig venue backing onto Hackney Central station, Oslo doubles up as a remarkably chilled out workspace and brunch spot during the day. Evenings might bring intimate gigs, talented DJs and round the block queues,...read more »

WHAT? For £15 per person, you can pick drinks from Martello Hall’s bottomless brunch bar for two hours. Where other bottomless offerings ask that you stick with your preferred drink for the duration, here you can hop between mimosas (Italian...read more »

  WHAT? All-American diners scattered across London’s busiest areas – we headed to the Angel outpost for scrambled eggs, friendly service and seriously strong coffee . WHERE? With locations in Camden, Covent Garden, Dalston, Gloucester...read more »

WHAT? Dedicated to supporting small businesses, this Kiwi-run cafe cum workspace offers fresh, free-range and locally sourced produce where possible. Pronounced ‘batch’, The Bach nods to the tiny beach homes common in New Zealand, evoking...read more »

WHAT? Authentic Jamaican jerk and cocktail joint Rudie’s has added a short but sweet brunch option to their menu – think jerk-spiced ham and eggs, callaloo, chicken, golden half-moon patties and oodles of rum punch. WHY GO? After months...read more »

WHAT? A charming Spanish breakfast spot with a friendly neighbourhood feel, not far from Essex Road. We booked up breakfast at La Farola after spotting a breathless Instagram post, a sunny photograph of eggs and sliced meats extolling the virtues of...read more »