Best brunch in Chelsea: 15 chic and stylish places to start your day

On the hunt for the best brunch in Chelsea? Whether you’re in town for the Chelsea Flower Show, need somewhere to fuel up before a schlep along the King’s Road, or simply fancy catching up with a mate over a stack of pancakes, this list has you covered. We’ve made it our mission to bring you the very best places for brunch in Chelsea to save you from the disastrous event of choosing a disappointingly mediocre one - after all, there’s nothing worse that limp bacon and overcooked eggs in our books.

As you might imagine, brunching in Chelsea is a chic affair. This well-to-do neighbourhood attracts a genteel crowd which means that its brunch offering needs to live up to the high expectations of its residents. Brunch in Chelsea is the sort of experience where you can order your morning eggs with a side of fresh truffle if you so wish, although don’t go thinking Chelsea’s best brunch spots only cater for those with deep pockets. We’ve included a range of different options for all budgets and preferences, from cool and casual cafes to special occasion spots.

You’ll also find a wealth of options serving brunch near Sloane Square, so you can stumble straight off the tube and into a plate of scrambled eggs quicker than you can say 'where shall we go for brunch’. Pavilion Road is a particularly pretty mews street just off the main square where you'll find a wealth of charming cafes and restaurants serving brunch. Equally, if you’re keen to eat on Sloane Square itself, then places like Colberts and The Botanist are always an excellent bet.

Ready to find your new favourite brunch spot? We’ve scoured every corner of Chelsea to bring you the most exciting menus in town, where everything from crab-spiked eggs benedict to cheesy brunch rotis abound.

The Hunter’s Moon

What: Part of the Lunar Pub Company (also Ganymede and The Apollo Arms), The Hunter’s Moon aims to replicate the feel of a classic countryside pub in the heart of London. It might not seem like the most obvious choice for avocado on toast, but if you head over on Saturdays between 10am and 2pm, you’ll be greeted with a showstopping brunch menu of indulgent takes on classic dishes. Think crab-spiked Benedict with black pepper hollandaise, caramelised brioche French toast, and Turkish green eggs with homemade chilli jam.
When: Saturdays, 10am-2pm
Where: 86 Fulham Road, SW3 6HR
Book now: The Hunter’s Moon

Colbert

What: More relaxed than its stablemates The Wolseley and Brasserie Zedel, Colbert takes you back in time with its 1930s-style interiors, featuring red banquette seating and lots of dark wood. On the brunch menu you’ll find eggs every which way, accompanied by the likes of mushrooms, ham or cheese. Elsewhere, treat yourself to kedgeree or a full English.
When: Every day from 8am
Where: 50-52 Sloane Square, London, SW1W 8AX
Book now: Colbert

PJ's Brasserie

What: This legendary restaurant has served Chelsea locals for over three decades, and it’s just refreshed its brunch menu for 2025! Only available on weekends, from 10am to 4pm, diners can tuck into timeless classics likes it signature PB’s Benedicts, as well as reimagined brunch favourites with a unique twist - think nduja and courgette omelettes, or savoury brioche French toast with braised beef, hollandaise and sriracha. The option to go bottomless with free-flowing Bloody Marys, Aperol Spritz’ or Mimosas is yours for the taking.
When: Saturdays and Sundays, 10am-4pm
Where: 52 Fulham Road, SW3 6HH
Book now: PJ's Brasserie

Le Petit Beefbar

What: This boujie steakhouse serves a ‘Beefbar Brunch’ menu on weekends where you can order classic breakfast dishes with a meaty twist. Think 'Beefy Benedict’ with pulled wagyu beef, poached eggs and hollandaise, eggs en cocotte with slow-cooked veal, and a steak-frites baguette drowned in its signature Beefbar sauce. This one’s an indulgent entry, for sure.
When: Saturdays and Sundays, 12pm-5pm
Where: 27 Cale Street, SW3 3QP
Book now: Le Petit Beefbar

Ottolenghi

What: You can always count on Ottolenghi’s uber stylish cafes to draw a crowd, and its location in Chelsea, just off Pavilion Road, has queues out the door come the weekend. Brunch is served until 11:45pm Monday to Saturday, or until 1pm on Sunday, and includes a lovely assortment of lighter bites and indulgent cooked options. Popular orders are its shakshuka with labneh and focaccia, mushrooms with poached eggs and Aleppo chilli, and Dutch pancakes with orange, coconut and raspberry. Don’t forget to grab a cinnamon brioche pretzel from the counter to go!
When: Monday to Saturday until 11:45pm, Sundays until 1pm
Where: 261 Pavilion Road, SW1X 0BP
Book now: Ottolenghi

Ollie’s House

What: No one does brunch quite like Ollie’s House, a trendy brunch and dinner spot famed for its beach-chic interiors and vibrant Asian fusion plates. Brunch (and bottomless brunch) is served until 3pm every day, and includes an almighty menu of fusion dishes, decadent sweets, sharing sides, baos and buns. Highlights include the house brunch roti with scrambled eggs, chilli paste, cheese, sriracha and wasabi mayo, eggs benedict with gochuchang hollandaise, and Asian corn fritters with green chilli sauce. Don’t sleep on the sides: the Tokyo hash brown rostis are a must.
When: Every day until 3pm
Where: 236 Fulham Road, SW10 9NB
Book now: Ollie's House

The Chelsea Townhouse

What: Putting a refined spin on everyone's favourite mid-morning meal, brunch at The Chelsea Townhouse is an exceedingly chic affair. Drinks span freshly-squeezed juices, breakfast cocktails and even a glass (or bottle) of Champagne, while dishes are kept classic and classy - think smashed avocado and poached eggs on toast, eggs Royale, and French toast with berries and vanilla mascarpone. 
When: Every day, 11:30am-2:30pm
Where: 26 Cadogan Gardens, SW3 2RP
Book now: The Chelsea Townhouse

Big Easy Chelsea

What: Celebrating New Orleans in all its sinful glory, Big Easy lays on a weekend ‘boozy brunch’ including a choice of alcoholic beverages (from house wine to Mojitos). The brunch menu at this good-time crab-shack and barbecue kitchen is dead simple; choose between unlimited barbecue, a Texas-style steak or a half lobster.
When: Saturdays and Sundays until 4pm 
Where: 332-334 King's Road, SW3 5UR
Book now: Big Easy Chelsea

The Ivy Chelsea Garden

What: The manicured garden and opulent interiors here help to give this branch of The Ivy its trademark touch of glamour. Brunchers can indulge with an extensive menu which features everything from warm buttermilk pancakes topped with berries, to eggs royale with thick cut chips. The drinks list is just as varied, with green juices and bubbles both on hand.
When: Saturdays and Sundays, 11am-4pm
Where: 197 King's Road, SW3 5ED
Book now: The Ivy Chelsea Garden

Mezcalito

What: Traditionalists, look away now. This lively Mexican restaurant just off the King's Road swaps sourdough for nachos, tacos and quesadillas! Every weekend, Mezcalito serves up a raucous Tulum-inspired bottomless brunch including two tasty courses with free-flowing drinks. You can choose between a main and starter or dessert, with dishes like baja fish tacos, chicken al pastor quesadillas and churros dulce de leche, all washed down with your choice of frozen Margaritas, Prosecco or Coronas. 
When: Saturdays and Sundays, 12pm-3pm
Where: 119 Sydney Street, SW3 6NR
Book now: Mezcalito

Vardo

What: Just a stone’s throw from the Saatchi Gallery, Vardo’s sleek stone and glass pavilion is a prime spot for people watching. Fortunately the brunch offering is as good as the entertainment, with interesting riffs on favourites like granola, poached eggs and smashed avocados, as well as a healthy cocktail list and tasty sourdough pizzas later in the day.
When: Saturdays and Sundays, 9am-4pm
Where: 9 Duke of York Square, SW3 4LY
Book now: Vardo

The Botanist Sloane Square

What: Perfect for a pre- or post-shopping pit stop (it's located on the King’s Road after all), The Botanist serves up a set price brunch menu that, on closer inspection, looks suspiciously like a lunch menu served from 11am. Still, it's a good lunch menu and well worth the price, especially as you can add bottomless drinks for an extra tenner and hang out on Sloane Square for the afternoon. 
When: Saturdays and Sundays, 11am-4pm
Where: 7 Sloane Square, SW1W 8EE
Book now: The Botanist Sloane Square

Granger & Co Chelsea

What: If you’re hankering for eggs, sourdough, smashed avocado and good coffee, Granger & Co is the place to go. It does accept walk-ins although it can get busy, but don’t fret - Pavilion Road is brunch central in Chelsea so you’ll be able to find another option close by if needed.
When: Every day until 12pm 
Where: 237-239 Pavilion Road, London, SW1X 0BP
Book now: Granger & Co Chelsea

Han’s Bar & Grill

What: Han’s Bar & Grill is nestled inside 11 Cadogan Gardens hotel and is just the ticket if you're after a sleek and smart Chelsea brunch. Be it an important morning meeting or a relaxed weekend affair, the stylish dining room lends itself to all manner of occasions. Plus, the food is delicious. Tuck into croissants filled with eggs and cheese, slow-cooked mushrooms on toast, and pancakes with Nutella and banana. 
When: Every day, 7am-12pm
Where: 164 Pavilion Road, London, SW1X 0AW
Book now: Han’s Bar & Grill

The Locals

What: One that your Instagram feed will love, The Locals is a health-conscious cafe and restaurant just a stone's throw from Chelsea Bridge serving colourful brunch plates and matcha lattes. Trust us - the food here is far from style over substance. Highlights include crispy sweet potato pancakes with smashed avocado, smoked salmon and hollandaise, thick buttermilk pancakes drowned in maple syrup, and a double stack sausage and egg breakfast bap.
When: Every day, 9am-8pm
Where: 8 Gatliff Road, SW1W 8QN
Book now: The Locals 

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