Best Brunches in East London
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Looking for the best brunches in East London? You’ve come to the right place! As a self-proclaimed ‘brunch’ expert, I’ve sussed out the best spots in the east of the city for you to enjoy.
Remember the days when brunch used to mean the average snack between breakfast and lunch? Maybe a croissant…or an extra cup of coffee…well, not anymore.
Brunch has fully asserted itself as one of the best meals of the day, and us Londoners bloody love it.
If I’m honest, I love the brunch hype.
It’s become a meal that we dress up for, and have the most aesthetically pleasing plates put in front of us. It’s quite likely your plate will consist of a perfectly poached egg balanced on a golden-brown bagel with oozing Hollandaise sauce poured over the top.
Throw this on Instagram, and bang you’ve got the best-looking brunch in town.
But what used to be a weekend-only event, is now an all ‘week-er’.
If you’re unaware of the term ‘bottomless brunch’, in simple terms, it means a brunch with additional unlimited alcohol.
This is usually timed, and you’ll be given an hour or two slot to guzzle as much prosecco as possible.
Venues usually offer prosecco or their choice of cocktail, with some branching out and serving white wine (for those of you with a death wish).
Just be sure to check their websites before booking to check if they offer a drink you’d be happy to down for 120 minutes.
Not all venues offer the bottomless option, so I’ve put a 🍾 symbol to show whether they do or not. Note that the unlimited option usually involves an extra payment of around £20.
So, let’s get down to it – the best brunches in east London. I don’t know about you, but all this brunch talk is making me hungry…
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Best Brunches in East London
1. Gloria, Shoreditch
“Sunday brunching never looked so good” and I believe them.
Gloria in Shoreditch is like stepping into an old Italian Hollywood movie and eating the best Italian food East London has to offer. Boasting an explosive menu, morning and night, their brunch is one that just cannot be missed.
Serving brunch every Saturday and Sunday, the menu ranges from breakfast sandwiches to scrambled eggs (can’t go wrong with the classics).
Check out their menu here.
“Joyful and lush by day, the place gets funky at night, with house-made playlists and a cosy vibe downstairs. Bouyyaaa!” – Gloria website
2. Blues Kitchen, Shoreditch 🍾
Oh to be in New Orleans.
Blues Kitchen is the closest you’re getting to the deep south in London, and to be honest, it’s pretty close. The unlimited prosecco option along with some brunch favourites is what makes this live music venue just that little bit special.
Sit with your pals in the large leather booths and relax to the sounds of jazz, all whilst eating those oh-so-delicious buttermilk pancakes you’ve been dreaming of. It’s definitely earnt its place for one of the best brunches in East London.
Check out their diverse brunch menu of big vegan breakfasts to hearty cheeseburgers (oh yeah, sometimes we include regular lunch food in the brunch menus too. It’s not all just attractive-looking eggs!)
3. Jolene, Hackney
It may be one of the smaller venues on the list, but Jolene is a strong contender for one of the best brunches in East London. The breakfast and bakery section is open from 9-4pm Monday to Saturday, and the menu changes on a daily basis. Fancy!
The cosy decor and traditional brunch options deliver exactly what you ask for in a between-breakfast-and-lunch dish. Good coffee, chill vibes and tasty food. Not much more you could ask for.
Check out their ever-changing menus here.
4. Tapas Brindisa, Shoreditch 🍾
MMM, el brunch es tan bueno.
While you may not IMMEDIATELY think of tapas when you hear the word brunch, let me tell you, it WORKS.
Dive into this Spanish paradise in Shoreditch to experience one of the best brunches in East London. With an option of a £35 addition of flowing Sangria, Cava or lager, the set menu includes some Spanish favourites like seafood paella and ham croquettes. Oh, amo!
With a motto of ‘the bigger the group, the bigger the pan’, I’d recommend piling on the pressure when it comes to your invite list. Round up the pals and dish up that paella!
Check out their brunch menu here.
5. Esters, Stoke Newington
You may never try another brunch again after visiting Esters. Like seriously. If you want to taste some of the best food in East London, whilst drinking some of the finest coffee Stoke Newington has to offer, head to Esters for a ridiculously good brunch.
With a unique no reservation system, the small community based brunch spot always has punters queuing at the door. Their diverse brunch menu has some unusual ingredients, from Chinese spiced pork to flourish cucumbers, and you’ll leave with a full stomach and a happy heart.
Check out the current menu for Esters here.
6. Hotbox, Spitalfields 🍾
It may be known for its impeccably good smoked meat, but Hotbox is a serious contender for one of the best brunches in East London.
With countless endorsements claiming Hotbox to be the best brunch in London, you can also opt in for bottomless bubbles and cocktails for just an extra £25 per head.
From veggie eggs and mushroom rarebit, to smoked pork ribs and dry-aged beef, the menu at Hotbox is unbeatable. They even do deep fried oreos. I mean, come on. I’m sold.
Check out the menu here.
7. Snackbar, Dalston
Simple, yet delicious.
This cafe with its standard yet tasty menu is one for brunch-lovers on the go. From croissants to breakfast burritos, Snackbar’s only small, but it sure does pack a punch.
Head to Snackbars for brunch from 8-12, then for lunch from 12 onwards. It’s a perfect brunch spot if you’re in the area and have the stomach rumbles.
Check out the menu here.
8. Hash 8, Dalston
“Brunch is king so we serve it all day.” Yassss, you go Hash 8.
Add this one to your list for when you’re mega hungover. Trust me, they serve up everything you’re looking for when your head is pounding and you can barely blink.
With an American-diner inspired theme, sip on your coffee and enjoy your Nutella filled pancakes in this cosy little Dalston corner.
9. Ozone Coffee Roasters, Shoreditch/London Fields
“Award-winning Eateries combining welcoming environments, speciality coffee, a commitment to local suppliers, minimising waste, and of course, flavour on the plate.” – Ozone Coffee Roasters
Speciality coffee? Sign me up.
This industrial-style, busy cafe. is one of the best-known brunch spots in East London. Tucked away on a side street, the doors are always busy due to their ridiculously good reputation. Comfortable and friendly, this coffee-slash-brunch spot is perfect for anyone wanting a decent egg or a unique dish like smoked fish kedgeree. Random, but love it.
It’s also a great location from Spitalfields market, so you can really make a day out of your visit.
10. Barboun, Shoreditch
Fancy something OTHER than eggs? Barboun in Shoreditch is one of the best spots to pick up a rather different brunch menu, serving Eastern Mediterranean foods cooked over a wood fire. Ooh la la.
Their weekend brunch serves up everything from lamb kofte to a rib burger, with options like. Turkish platter and beetroot burgers. Mmmmm, drooling.
Not only is the food good, but the interior is pretty cool too. With giant windows and trees separating the tables, you’ll feel like you’ve been lifted out of London and dropped right in the middle of Lebanon.
Check out their menu here.
11. Morito, Hackney
Family-run Morito is one of the best brunch spots in Hackney. With influences drawn from Southern Spain and Northern Africa, Morito offers a spin on some of our favourite brunch classics.
Not only do Morito serve up a cracking brunch, but they offer some of the best immersive live music in the area. Plus, they’re pretty good for their vegan and veggie options.
“Morito Music nights draws from the wealth of talent and musical variety in East London. The fully immersive experience sees the musicians play in the middle of the room, whilst you watch from the banquette seating, in Morito’s stylish new basement space.” – Morito
12. Jones & Sons, Dalston 🍾
The famous Jones & Sons weekend brunch fills up weeks in advance, due to their decadent menu and option of bottomless G&T or prosecco.
Choose from options such as shakshuka, steak and eggs or some sweet, sweet Belgian waffles, and relax in this traditionally British restaurant.
“It’s a place to meet, eat, and drink, with an emphasis on well prepared honest British food of the highest quality & artisan cocktails from around the world.” – Jones & Sons
13. The Breakfast Club, Hoxton
This well-known brunch spot attracts visitors from all over the city. The Breakfast Club isn’t just a brunch spot, it’s the American way of life.
Opened by two childhood friends who were inspired by the US sitcom ‘Cheers’, the Breakfast Club boasts it’s a welcoming venue with one mission – to be a place where ‘everyone knows your name’.
Now of course, the Breakfast Club is now famous for its extra large breakfasts and lashings of syrup with queues out the front door.
But still, the venue has a warm and friendly feel and hasn’t lost sight of its feel-good values.
There are venues all over London, but my favourite is in the self-proclaimed East London capital of Hoxton.
Check out their menu here.
Best brunches in London: The Lowdown
So, there you have it!
13 drop-dead-delicious brunches in East London.
From your classic eggs benedict to your Eastern Mediterranean meats, East London knows what it’s doing when it comes to brunching.
Whether you opt for the bottomless option or just fancy planting your head into a plate full of pancakes, it’s undeniable how good the food can be on this side of the city.
Happy travelling!
Jennie 🙂 x
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