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The Modern Pantry

What: Chef Anna Hansen gives brunch a fusion twist in a bright and airy Georgian town house.
Why: Sugar-cured New Caledonian prawn omelette with spring onion, chili and coriander; spiced French toast with apple and tamarind puree, maple syrup and bacon.
Don’t Miss: The lychee Bellini or Japanese Mary (tomato juice, vodka, lime, sake and wasabi).

Pizza East Portobello

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.

The Breakfast Club
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: Branches in Hoxton, Islington, Spitalfields and Soho.

The Engineer
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.

202 Cafe
What: 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.

The Wolseley

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.

Hélène Darroze at the Connaught

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.

Raoul’s

What: Late risers will appreciate the buzzing brasserie’s simple and fresh breakfast dishes served every day until 6 p.m. (branches in Notting Hill, Hammersmith and Maida Vale).
Why: Grilled kippers with toast; 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.

Tom’s Kitchen*
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 and much more.
Don’t Miss: The private dining room on the top floor.

Kensington Square Kitchen*
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.