Best brunch in Chelsea: 14 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, or need to fuel up before a schlep along the King’s Road, 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 than limp bacon and overcooked eggs in our books. We’ve tried and tested hundreds of the best London restaurants to ensure our recommendations hit the mark every time.

As you might imagine, brunching in Chelsea is a chic affair. This well-to-do neighbourhood attracts a genteel crowd, which means the local offering needs to live up to the high expectations of its residents. That said, don’t go thinking the area only caters 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'. Pavilion Road is a particularly pretty mews street just off the main square where you'll find charming cafes and restaurants. Equally, if you’re keen to eat on Sloane Square itself, there are several long-standing institutions that are always an excellent bet.

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

Willett’s

What: If you’re after a classic, dependable Chelsea brunch, Willett’s delivers in spades. This neighbourhood favourite is tucked inside The Cadogan hotel, and focuses on high-quality ingredients and crowd-pleasing staples that never go out of style. Whether you’re craving a perfectly executed full English or something a bit lighter, the relaxed, welcoming atmosphere makes it an ideal spot to catch up with your nearest and dearest over a leisurely weekend morning.
When: Everyday from 7-11am
Where: 75 Sloane Street, SW1X 9SG
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il Pampero

What: Brunch at il Pampero feels like a little Milanese escape, thanks to chic interiors and little semi-private window booths. This Belgravia gem inside The Hari hotel gets the classics spot on, whether it’s a neat stack of eggs Royale with silky hollandaise, or a proper full English. The team here makes excellent coffee too, and will even whip up a turmeric or matcha latte for you.
When: Everyday from 7-11am
Where: 20 Chesham Place, SW1X 8HQ
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PJ's Brasserie

What: This legendary restaurant has served Chelsea locals for over three decades. 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
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Han’s Bar & Grill

What: Nestled inside 11 Cadogan Gardens Hotel, Han’s Bar & Grill is just the ticket if you're after a sleek and smart Chelsea brunch. Whether you’re planning 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 sourdough toast, and pancakes with Nutella and banana. There’s a selection of fresh bakes available daily too.
When: Every day, 7am-12pm
Where: 164 Pavilion Road, London, SW1X 0AW
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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
Booking for a special occasion? Discover private and group dining options at The Chelsea Townhouse
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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 with poached eggs, devilled lamb kidneys with grain mustard, and ham croissants stuffed with oozing gruyere cheese.
When: Every day from 8am
Where: 50-52 Sloane Square, SW1W 8AX
Book now: Colbert

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. What's not to love?
When: Saturdays and Sundays until 4pm 
Where: 332-334 King's Road, SW3 5UR
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Café 1922

What: Cafe 1922 is Chelsea’s answer to the perfect, no-fuss morning pitstop - an easy place to grab pastries and coffee before you hit the shops. Pastries like cardamom and rose knots, pistachio madeleines and a Croque Monsieur pan suisse really go the extra mile, and there’s cake, breakfast bowls, and focaccia sandwiches from 11am. Stick around for healthy (but delicious) salads and stacked lunch bowls too.
When: Everyday from 7.30am
Where: 52 Lower Sloane Street, SW1W 8BP
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Ottolenghi Chelsea

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 11.45am, Sundays until 1pm
Where: 261 Pavilion Road, SW1X 0BP
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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 beef birri tacos with crispy cheese, baja style fish tacos with chipotle mayo, and chorizo quesadillas with salsa roja, all washed down with your choice of frozen Margaritas, Prosecco or ice cold Coronas.
When: Saturdays, 12.45-3pm
Where: 119 Sydney Street, SW3 6NR
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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: Every day from 9am
Where: 9 Duke of York Square, SW3 4LY
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Three Darlings

What: With its sleek interiors and relaxed neighbourhood bistro feel, Three Darlings was already a favourite for long evenings over small plates and cocktails, but now brunch fans can pop in earlier in the day for classic mid-morning options. Expect the likes of french toast with caramelised banana and maple syrup, baked shakshuka with feta and coriander, or the Three Darlings Bun, packed full of sausage, bacon, egg, cheese and hot sauce mayo.
When: Every day from 9am
Where: 241b Pavilion Road, SW1X 0BP
Book now: Three Darlings

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. Brunch menus here include ricotta hotcakes with banana and honeycomb butter, hot smoked trout with poached eggs on sourdough, or sweet corn fritters with roast tomatoes, spinach and avo salsa.
When: Every day until 12pm 
Where: 237-239 Pavilion Road, London, SW1X 0BP
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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, poached eggs and hollandaise, thick buttermilk pancakes drowned in homemade salty caramel, and flatbreads with whipped feta and roasted tomatoes.
When: Every day until 7pm
Where: 8 Gatliff Road, SW1W 8QN
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