Rise and shine friends, it’s time for brunch! ?
Brunch has got to be my favourite hybrid meal. It’s what gets me out of bed early at the weekend, it’s the only time where having desserts for mains is totally acceptable, and the best part is that it’s not even lunch… so you get to enjoy that later too! Below are some restaurants that serve eggcelent halal options for brunch 😉 . Take a peek…
1. THE GREAT CHASE
The Great Chase is definitely one of my most visited restaurants ever! I love their lunch and dinner menu, but my favourite has got to be their brunch. I once went to TGC for brunch on four consecutive weekends because I love it that much. Their dishes are unique, of high quality and absolutely delicious.
What to order: The full English, their not so basic avocado toast (it’s amazing), their fried chicken burger and the epic Sunday roast!
Halal status: Fully halal
Website: thegreatchase.co.uk
2. BAKE STREET
Bake Street is a little gem tucked away in Stoke Newington. It’s a great place to visit for a hot drink and some baked goods, but even better for breakfast!
What to order: The fried chicken benedict *drools*.
Halal status: Fully halal
Website: bakestreet.co.uk
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3. DRUNCH
We all know that one person who likes doing things for the ‘gram. If that’s you, then you want to head to Drunch for flower walls, pink displays and velvet seats! Oh, and for great food of course!
What to order: Full English, Turkish eggs, French toast
Halal status: Fully halal
Website: drunch.co.uk
Address: 38 St John’s Wood Terrace, London NW8 6LS
4. DISHOOM
If you’re the kind of person who doesn’t mind queuing up for food, then head to Dishoom! The atmosphere is great and the food they serve for breakfast is simply delicious. Be aware that the last order for breakfast is at 11.45am.
Tip – Visit towards the end of breakfast so that after 11.45am, you can order some okra fries from the lunch menu (you’re welcome 😉 ).
What to order: Kejriwal, egg naan roll and chocolate chai.
Halal status: All meats at Dishoom are halal, however bacon is served during breakfast. Staff have confirmed that the bacon is cooked separately from other food items.
Website: dishoom.com
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5. CHRISTOPHER’S GRILL
For a boujie brunch, head to Christopher’s in Covent Garden. The venue is stunning and it’s home to the best french toast I’ve ever had! It’s a great place to visit for a celebratory occasion, or if you’re just feeling fancy.
What to order: Chocolate brioche french toast and steak topped with fried eggs.
Halal status: Only the steak and eggs are halal, however they have a variety of vegetarian options on the menu too. You can order halal meat 72 hours in advance.
Website: christophersgrill.com
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6. POPINA
Before shopping on Bond St, fuel up at Popina in Mayfair. It is pretty small inside and a little overpriced, but the food is delicious!
What to order: Cheesy sourdough with fried eggs and halal beef bacon.
Halal status: Popina have some halal options which are clearly marked on their menu. Staff have confirmed that they are cooked separately from any non-halal meat.
Website: mayfair.popina.co.uk
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7. THE LEBANESE BAKERY
If you’re not a morning person but still love breakfast foods, you need to opt for a restaurant that has an all day breakfast menu! Head to The Lebanese Bakery in Covent Garden for traditional flatbreads (manousheh) AKA carbs that are totally worth it.
What to order: Baked eggs & sujuk manousheh.
Halal status: Fully halal
Website: thelebanesebakery.com
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8. GUANABANA
Guanabana is located in Camden and serve up food from South America and the Caribbean. If you’re a meat lover, you need to head down there ASAP!
What to order: Steak, fried eggs and hash browns.
Halal status: Fully halal
Website: guanabanarestaurant.com
Address: 85 Kentish Town Rd, London NW1 8NY
9. CERU
For a Middle Eastern style breakfast with a twist, check out Ceru located in Soho and South Kensington.
What to order: Spicy lamb hash with a fried egg.
Halal status: Fully halal
Website: cerurestaurants.com
Address: 7-9 Bute St, Kensington, London SW7 3EY
10. GROUNDED COFFEE COMPANY
I’m not really a fan of greasy fry ups for breakfast, so I don’t always enjoy a full English! However, the version at Grounded Coffee Company is better quality and it doesn’t leave you feeling sick. I also like to keep it simple here and enjoy their scrambled eggs on sourdough!
What to order: Full English.
Halal status: Fully halal
Website: zomato.com/london/grounded-coffee-company-whitechapel/menu
Address: 9 Whitechapel Rd, London E1 1DU
11. BOONDOCKS
Who remembers good ol’ Stax Diner, one of the first great burger joints to open up in central London? Their sister restaurant, Boondocks, serve a great brunch at the weekend! They have a wide variety of options ranging from their classic chicken and waffles, to fluffy pancakes to beef sausages on buttermilk biscuits with poached eggs!
What to order: Bojangles, chocolate chip pancakes and chicken and waffles.
Halal status: Fully halal
Website: feedyoursoul.co.uk/boondocks/
Address: 205 City Rd, Hoxton, London EC1V 1JN
12. The Mantl
The Mantl is a new modern Turkish restaurant in Knightsbridge. I am yet to check out their breakfast/brunch menu but I have been for dinner and it was great! Their breakfast sounds delicious with items such as sujuk and beef pastrami on the menu. I’m going to head down there soon but let me know what you think if you try it before me!
What to order: Beef pastrami & sujuk with fried eggs.
Halal status: Fully halal
Website: themantl.com
Address: 142 Brompton Road Knightsbridge London SW3 1HY
13. APPLY BLUE PATISSERIE
Back when I did my biomed degree at St George’s, I lived in Tooting and I wish Apple Blue had been open then! They are located close by in Balham and serve up pastries, cakes and a great looking brunch. I’m yet to visit but I’ve heard it’s great. Let me know if you’ve been and what you thought!
What to order: Dutch baby & chicken, shawarma bowl
Halal status: Fully halal
Website: theappleblue.com
Address: 212 Balham High Rd, London SW12 9BS
14. BUNS & BUNS
Buns and Buns is a great restaurant located in the heart of Covent Garden’s piazza. The location is beautiful and it would be the perfect place to go for brunch in the sun! They have heaters if it gets cold too! I’d recommend their fried eggs with diced chilean rib eye mixed with potatoes & peppers on sourdough and Mexican Cholula sauce on the side. Yum!
What to order: Chilean rib eye & eggs
Halal status: Partially halal – halal meat cooked separately from non halal items.
Website: bunsandbuns.com
Address: 5C Covent Garden Piazza, London, WC2E 8RA
15. LIBAN TAPAS
For a Lebanese breakfast, head to Liban Tapas in South Woodford. The brunch here is not amazing but it’s not bad either! The venue is stunning and they even have an outdoor roof terrace which would be great in the summer! They also serve kanafah (my favourite dessert) so I’m sure I’ll find myself popping back in to try it out!
What to order: Shakshuka and patata harra
Halal status: Fully halal.
Website: libantapas.com
Address: 190 George Lane, South Woodford, ,London, E18 1AY
Bella says
Amazing blog! I love to read your blog and you have collected all tempting images. I will visit there very soon and i also love to have lunch at JINBO LAW BAR. Enjoy!
Eric says
Great list! The Mantl is my favourite restaurant.
jasminearia23 says
An amazing list. It will help a lot to new London visitors. I also have to visit top halal restaurant of east London.
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