Brunch in Notting Hill: 15 of the best places for your mid morning meal

Whether you’re in search of a bargain in the market stalls of Portobello Road, spending rather more in the boutiques of Westbourne Grove, or you’ve just come for a wander around the garden squares and to gawp at the huge stucco houses, brunch in Notting Hill makes for a brilliant London day out. It’s also the centre of west London brunch culture, meaning we’ve had a lot of cafes and restaurants to whittle down before putting this list together for you.

Brunches have seen a real rise in popularity over the past couple of decades, and this is a trend we can’t see disappearing any time soon (a relief for those who don’t fall into the early risers bracket). But what makes this modern mealtime so good? Well, we love that the menus can range between anything from yoghurt and granola to fried chicken and waffles - meaning we no longer need an excuse to eat whatever we want, whenever we want.

Notting Hill brunches vary from egg-focused cafes to Mediterranean eateries and even spots that look to showcase lesser-known cuisines. You’ll find the very best brunches Notting Hill has to offer cover plenty of clean eating options with smoothies and plates packed with greens, through to some hearty full-English fry-ups, so whether you’re looking to load up on nutrients or cure an almighty hangover, there’s plenty of choice.

Each restaurant below offers a great place to spend a lazy afternoon eating and drinking your way through the weekend, so take a look through and find something that suits your taste. As you might have guessed, we eat out a lot. So to help you find the ultimate brunch dish, we’ve included the dishes we have our eyes on right now. The best brunch in Notting Hill is just moments away.

Los Mochis

What: Known for powerful Mexican flavours matched with Japanese elements, you’re in for a treat with brunch at Los Mochis. Expect honey truffle fried chicken with waffles, maple syrup and whipped butter; scrambled eggs with spring onion; and pancakes with grilled peaches, blueberry compote and salsa verde. You’ll also find huevos al pastor with hash browns and an acai bowl, which sees banana, apple, granola, chia seeds, goji berries, and toasted coconut all combined in case you’re on a bit of a health kick.
Where: 2 Farmer Street, W8 7SN
Must-order dish: ‘Masa y Mas’ corn fritters with guacamole, pico de gallo, poached eggs, and chipotle Hollandaise
Book now: Los Mochis

Sunday in Brooklyn

What: In a cafe that has been born through a love for both Brooklyn-style cuisine and the team’s favourite day of the week, you can expect to find an ultra laid back vibe and some seriously hearty brunch plates and inventive cocktails. The menu covers all the classics, like an Arnold Bennett omelette and shakshuka, along with steak and eggs, and a cheddar scramble with Long Island potatoes. The restaurant inside is gorgeously decorated, but you can also park yourself up on one of the tables outside and enjoy brunch in the Notting Hill sun!
Where: 98 Westbourne Grove, W2 5RU
Must-order dish: Hazelnut maple praline pancakes with brown butter
Book now: Sunday in Brooklyn

Akub

What: Akub champions an underrepresented cuisine offering West London a Palestinian brunch that sees anything from fried eggs with sumac to lamb koftas put on the menu. Expect bold flavour combinations, blending seasonal British produce with powerful Palestinian flavours. Along with a must-try French toast number, popular dishes include the likes of short rib fatteh with garlic yoghurt and focaccia, and bukjet mousakhan which sees traditional Palestinian roast chicken wrapped up with onion and sumac in a bread parcel.
Must-order dish: Arabic coffee brioche French toast
Where: 27 Uxbridge Street, W8 7TQ
Book now: Akub

Beam

What: Beam has to be one of the most beautiful brunch restaurants in Notting Hill. It’s all about clean design with mid-century features and light wood finishes. It’s also got one of the best brunch offerings around, so be sure to arrive early-ish for this one. You’ll find all the classics here, from a traditional full English with Warman Farm sausages and Norfolk bacon, hash browns, and beans to classic brioche French toast and shakshuka. But you’ll also find twists on the favourites, including grilled mushrooms on laffa flatbread with preserved lemon labneh.
Where: 103 Westbourne Grove, W2 4UW
Must-order dish: Beam breakfast with shawarma spiced lamb, pickled cabbage and crispy eggs.
Book now: Beam

Daylesford Organic

What: Cross the threshold of organic farm shop/café Daylesford, and you enter a parallel universe where fresh produce is tastefully presented in twee wicker baskets and the walls are lined with a kaleidoscope of Kilner jars. This one is technically a breakfast and lunch spot, but with Bircher muesli and baked eggs before 11am and a fantastic selection of small plates and sharing dishes from then on, all the bases are covered. Plus, this spot offers some great daily pastries too, in case you’re of the sweet persuasion.
Must-order dish: Avocado toast with smoked chilli and tomato salsa
Where: 208-212 Westbourne Grove, W11 2RH
Book now: Daylesford Organic

Farm Girl

What: If you’re looking to start your day on a healthy note, then Farm Girl is worth checking out for its colourful all-day menu full of a rainbow of vegetables. Expect avocado toast, frozen banana ice cream with strawberries, gluten free brekkie bowls, fresh pastries, and huevos rancheros. But don’t worry, whilst these might be fairly good for you, they still taste like a real treat. Farm Girl also happens to boast one of the best gluten free brunch menus in London, thanks to a selection of pancakes including an apple and pear number with toasted cinnamon crunch.
Must-order dish: Seoul eggs omelette with broccolini, kimchi and feta
Where: 59a Portobello Road, W11 3DB
Book now: Farm Girl

Eggslut

What: Eggslut is a chef-driven food concept that was born through a love for eggs, so you can expect to find this versatile ingredient plastered across the entire menu all day long - and we’re here for it. Big fluffy brioche buns stuffed with everything that’s delicious is the deal here. So whether you like your eggs fried and popped into a brioche bun with bacon and cheese, piled with smoked salmon, or served alongside some truffle hash browns, you’ll find something to take your fancy.
Must-order dish: ‘The Fairfax’ with scrambled egg, caramelised onion, cheddar and sriracha
Where: 185 Portobello Road, W11 2ED
Book now: Eggslut

Bluebelles of Portobello

What: Family-friendly Bluebelles Café finds its home on Portobello Road, overlooking the world-famous Portobello Market. We’re firm believers that brunch can be enjoyed no matter the time of day, and Bluebelles is with us on that one. So whether you’re an early bird looking for the satisfaction of avocado on toast, or a late riser keen on a hearty full English, this spot is a reliable destination. You’ll also find a selection of great sandwiches alongside signature salad bowls and pancakes.
Must-order dish: The ‘Green Breakfast’ with spinach and feta guacamole, poached eggs and sourdough
Where: 320 Portobello Road W10 5RU
Book now: Bluebelles of Portobello

The Henderson at The Laslett

What: Located just a stone's throw from Notting Hill Gate, this is the perfect spot to fuel up before a day of exploring the markets and picture-perfect streets. The Henderson is the restaurant attached to The Laslett Hotel, and is named after Russell Henderson, one of the founding fathers of the Notting Hill Carnival. With a menu that would make the man himself proud, guests can choose between various hearty options to kick start the day, offering the likes of egg and bacon waffles, smoothie bowls, and fresh salads.
Must-order dish: Smashed avocado and poached eggs on toast
Where: 8 Pembridge Gardens, W2 4DU
Book now: The Henderson at The Laslett

The Little Yellow Door

What: The Little Yellow Door is one of a string of brunch spots across London from this group (with door colours including blue, scarlet and orange), serving the kind of food you want to tuck into. Had a hectic week at work? The NYC breakfast-style burger should sort you out. Or, if you’re keen on the classics you’ll also find poached eggs with avocado, and toasted blueberry brioche. There’s a house party feel to this place, and it also makes for a great option for a bottomless brunch in Notting Hill.
Must-order dish: Fried chicken house pancakes with bacon and chilli maple butter
Where: 6-8 All Saints Road, W11 1HH
Book now: The Little Yellow Door

Golborne Deli

What: Tiny Golborne Deli is a very popular breakfast and brunch spot with Notting Hill residents, so make sure to get here early. If you do manage to nab a table, you’ll be able to perk yourself up with a cup of Golborne’s excellent coffee, before tucking into a selection of pastries baked in-house – think pain au chocolate and cinnamon rolls. If pastries aren’t enough to cut it though, you can opt for the more substantial like eggs Hemingway on a brioche bun, ciabatta sandwiches, and ‘Papi’s breakfast buns’.
Must-order dish: Scrambled egg, avocado, pancetta, and mozzarella breakfast bun
Where: 100 Golborne Road, W10 5PS
Book now: Golborne Deli

Lowry & Baker

What: Homely Lowry & Baker can be found on bustling Portobello Road, and is primarily a coffee house, but it serves up a fantastic breakfast and brunch too. Swing by here in the morning to tuck into the likes of poached eggs and avocado on sourdough toast, full breakfasts, and buttermilk pancakes. We’re also often tempted by Lowry & Baker's range of cakes and pastries, all of which are made in house and are a treat for the eyes as much as the taste buds. It’s a great spot for families too, offering babyccinos alongside their pick of the pastries.
Must-order dish: Corn fritters stack with avocado, pulled pork, poached eggs, and Hollandaise
Where: 339 Portobello Road, W10 5SA
Book now: Lowry & Baker

Granger & Co

What: Affable Aussie restaurateur and writer Bill Granger is beloved of brunching hipsters from Sydney to Hawaii, London, and back again. And no wonder: his Granger & Co restaurants serve ultra-healthy, modern and colourful food that also feels super indulgent. Ricotta hotcakes are a fan favourite, but the other classics like the ‘Fresh Aussie’ with hot smoked chalkstream trout, eggs, avocado and furikake are standout choices too. Sip on-trend juices such as cold-pressed cucumber and green apple, peruse the cocktails, or try out ferments and house sodas.
Must-order dish: Ricotta hotcakes with banana and honeycomb butter
Where: 175 Westbourne Grove, W11 2SB
Book now: Granger & Co

EggBreak

What: It may strictly speaking be over the postcode boundary in Kensington, but boho-chic Egg Break is one of the best places for brunch near Notting Hill Gate tube. The kitchen can rustle up elegant riffs on greasy spoon fry-ups, along with classics such as eggs Benedict, but there’s plenty else besides – ‘B.E.C Stack’ is a loaded pork sausage and bacon scramble with sriracha mayo piled high on shokupan bread. If eggs aren’t your thing, try cornflake French toast with Nutella and mascarpone, banana and raspberry pancakes, or housemade quinoa granola.
Must-order dish: Sweet ‘n’ spicy chicken sandwich with scotch bonnet jam, pickled ginger, and fries
Where: 30 Uxbridge Street, W8 7TA
Book now: Egg Break

Tab x Tab

What: Tab x Tab is an independent cafe with a seasonal brunch menu, focusing on freshness, flavour and good vibes. The menu offers a range of dishes and bakes like French toast with a rich chocolate cremeux and amarena cherries, grilled halloumi with poached eggs and avocado, and scrambled eggs with creamy mushroom on proper sourdough toast. But you can still find the trusty favourites like eggs Benedict and royale for those who want to stick to what they know.
Must-order dish: Avocado, coriander, and cashew sourdough toast
Where: 14-16 Westbourne Grove, W2 5RH
Book now: Tab x Tab

Already worked your way through the brunch places in Notting Hill? Don’t worry, we’ve scoured the entire capital to find the best brunch options, no matter what borough you’re in.

For those who prefer to keep their booze strictly after 5 o’clock, we’ve put together a list of the best brunches in London for when you need a wholesome start to the day. And for those of you who like to get the party started early, there’s also a list of bottomless brunches to delve into.