Places we checked ourselves.
86 places in London, with what we know about each and when we last checked it. The order is kind, then area, then name: a reference of what we vetted, not a ranking. Nothing here is listed or ordered for a fee.
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2 Love
A tiny coffee and tea house near the river known for brownies and hot chocolate. Grab something warm for a riverside walk.
26 Grains
A cosy cafe with outdoor tables serving porridge, eggs and seasonal plates. Perfect for a slow weekend brunch together.
3 Henrietta street
A modern British all-day restaurant, from breakfast through to dinner. A relaxed, flexible pick when you want a sit-down meal at any hour.
31 Below
A cafe for coffee and a light bite together. Its website mentions outdoor seating and brunch.
Abuelo
A small Argentinian-Australian cafe with excellent flat whites and brunch plates. Friendly, unhurried and a good place to talk over a long breakfast.
Algerian Coffee Stores
A couple can choose from coffee, tea, and confectionery from around the world together. It suits a visit to pick up house blends or bakery items. Opening hours run from 10am until 6pm on Monday.
Apple Butter Cafe
A cosy, pretty all-day cafe for a lazy brunch with good coffee and comfort plates. Perfect for a slow weekend start before wandering the shops together.
Bake with Monia
A cafe for a slow coffee and a catch-up. Its website mentions brunch and baking on site.
Bar Italia
A legendary espresso bar open until the early hours, loved by late-night crowds. End the night with a coffee at the counter or a seat outside.
Beany Green — Southbank
Australian-inspired coffee and drinks kiosk in a converted, artwork-covered shipping container on the South Bank, immediately beside Hungerford Bridge and the Royal Festival Hall. Best as a riverside coffee stop that transitions into craft beer and seasonal cocktails later in the day; banana bread and baked snacks are signature accompaniments. Limited outdoor seating only; no conventional indoor café space. Southbank Centre confirms hours: Mon–Tue 07:45–21:00, Wed–Fri 07:45–23:00, Sat 10:00–23:00, Sun 10:00–21:00. Useful before or after a Southbank event.
Black Sheep Coffee
A cafe for coffee and a light bite together. It is listed as opening early, from 6:30 am.
Black Sheep Coffee
A cafe for coffee and a light bite together. It is listed as opening early, from 7:30 am.
Breadline Cafe
A busy little cafe doing coffee, breakfast and lunch from early morning. Handy for a quick coffee before a gallery visit nearby.
Cafe de Provence
A French-style cafe, bakery and boutique. Share pastries and coffee, then browse the shop together.
Cafe Fresco at the Wash House Cafe
Drop by for a weekday breakfast or lunchtime bite together between 8am and 3pm. You can share coffee and cake, or sit on the balcony during summer overlooking the garden.
Café in the Crypt
A cafe for coffee and a light bite together.
Cafe Verona
A casual breakfast or lunch date where you can enjoy a hearty breakfast or try one of their many lunch options, including vegetarian choices, at a very reasonable price.
Caffe Concerto
A cafe for coffee and a light bite together. Its website mentions live music, vegan or vegetarian options and gluten-free options.
Caffe Tropea
Drop by this family-run spot for a quick espresso or stay two hours over a home-cooked Italian meal. It suits an unhurried daytime date where you can relax and talk.
Carter Lane Coffee House
Enjoy a morning coffee together, expertly made by the friendly baristas Angela and Ilaria, in a relaxed atmosphere.
Cellarium Cafe
An abbey cafe serving breakfast, light lunch and afternoon tea in historic surroundings. Pair it with a visit to the abbey.
Chunnel Bar
Family-run Waterloo cafe at 133 Lower Marsh serving traditional English and vegetarian breakfasts, burgers, pasta and fish & chips. Recent map and Tripadvisor listings corroborate the address and breakfast-led service; Tripadvisor lists Mon–Fri 07:00–14:00 and Sat–Sun 08:00–13:30. Menu examples: traditional breakfast £11.90, all-day breakfast £13.90, breakfast butty £9.50, burgers around £10–£11.90. Walk-in and takeaway; no operator-owned website located.
Comptoir Cafe & Wine
A cafe for a slow coffee and a catch-up.
Crumpets
A simple weekday cafe serving breakfasts, sandwiches and tea at modest prices. Handy before a walk past the palace and the park.
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