A great bakery near Victoria serving flatbreads, pastries, and coffee in a bright and airy dining room.

A soon-to-be canalside classic, Café Cecilia is a brilliant breakfast and lunch spot serving takes on delicious British classics.

Molly’s Café is an easy all-day spot in Hoxton serving comfort food in a comforting environment.

Norman’s is new old school caff between Archway and Kentish Town. Come for the excellent fry ups and butties and stay for wine and small plates.

A little Brixton spot serving up big Jamaican flavours, Three Little Birds is perfect for a rum-packed cocktail and some good small plates.

A casual Mediterranean bistro and bar, Joan is a decent spot for brunch or your next Shoreditch date night.

This American bar and grill in Covent Garden is serving up some great food, and some even better brunch dishes.

This all-day café in Covent Garden is a great place to stop for brunch, lunch, or a sweet treat.

If you like cute back gardens, smoky cocktails, and a casual chef’s choice menu, you’ll like Brother Marcus in Balham.

Chameleon is a high-energy restaurant near Regent’s Park with a lovely garden.

The Bagel Guys is an NYC-style takeaway bagel shop in London Fields with a hangover-cure BEC.

A cafe on Balham High Street serving up some of the best brunch in south London.

A huge open-air events space in Tottenham with a holiday feel, Costa Del Tottenham is a great shout for boozy summer fun.

Carmell is a kosher bakery in Golders Green with a staunch following. Their bagels are brilliant and so is their babka.

Grodzinski's Stamford Hill branch excels in bagels, challah, and other Jewish specialities.

Roni’s is a local favourite thanks to its tasty bagels, homely chicken soup, and freshly baked pastries.