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, 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 such as Palestinian. You’ll find 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 you suit your taste. The best brunch in Notting Hill is just moments away.

Kuro Eatery

What: This minimalistic, chic cafe feels right at home in Notting Hill, that’s made up largely of white walls and wooden shelves. At weekends customers can tuck into a Mediterranean inspired brunch menu that serves up everything from green shakshuka with sheep labneh to grilled cheese with kimchi ketchup. Prefer to start the day on a sweet note? Don’t worry there’s French toast and pancakes, too.
Where: 5 Hillgate Street, W8 7SP
Book now: Kuro Eatery

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. Think shakshuka or steak with cheddar scrambled eggs and long island potatoes. Sunday in Brooklyn is born from a love of both
Where: 98 Westbourne Grove, W2 5RU
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. Fancy something sweet? The Arabic coffee French toast is not one to be missed. Don’t forget to try the Arabic coffee or cocktails with a twist whilst you’re there either (think Zaatar Bloody Mary).
Where: 27 Uxbridge Street, W8 7TQ
Book now: Akub

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. The brunch menu is split into mornings and afternoons: Bircher muesli and poached eggs for early birds, burgers, salads and bone broths for late comers. When you’re done, stock up on organic ingredients and posh ready-meals to take away.
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 with its colourful menu full of a rainbow of vegetables. Expect avocado toast, frozen banana ice cream with strawberries, and Seoul eggs with tenderstem broccoli, kimchi and feta. But don’t worry, whilst these might be fairly good for you, they still taste like a real treat.
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 - and we’re here for it. Whether you like your eggs fried and popped into a brioche bun with bacon and cheese, or served alongside some truffle hashbrowns, you’ll find something to take your fancy here.
Where: 185 Portobello Road, W11 2ED
Book now: Eggslut

Bluebelles of Portobello

What: Family-friendly Bluebell’s Café finds its home on Portobello Road, overlooking the world famous Portobello Market. The brunch menu here is concise and keeps things simple – that means you can expect to find porridge topped with fresh berries, eggs delivered in any style you’d like, and grilled Portobello mushrooms on toast. Those with a sweet tooth can opt for the ‘chocky road’ French toast, which arrives topped with chocolate ganache and marshmallows. Make sure to check out the specials board too, which is updated daily.
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 Henderson is the restaurant attached to The Laslett, 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 their day. Want our advice? Go for the brisket waffle with spicy slaw and Chipotle maple syrup.
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 house pancakes with fried chicken, bacon and chilli maple butter honey should sort you out. This also makes for a great option for a bottomless brunch in Notting Hill.
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 likes of pancakes crowned with toppings of mixed fruits and honey or crispy pancetta and maple syrup.
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 breakfast and brunch too. Swing by here in the morning to tuck into the likes of poached eggs and avocado on sourdough toast, or a creamy acai bowl. 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, with little ones able to enjoy a babyccino alongside their pick of the pastries.
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. And no wonder: his Granger & Co's serve ultra-healthy, modern and colourful food that avoids worthiness. Ricotta hotcakes come with banana and honeycomb butter; sweetcorn fritters with tomato, spinach and bacon. Sip on-trend juices such as cold-pressed green apple, cucumber, ginger, silver beet and chia seeds, or proper cocktails.
Where: 175 Westbourne Grove, W11 2SB
Book now: Granger & Co

Electric Diner

What: Adding a grungy vibe to the Soho House Group’s much-loved Electric Cinema, the long, vaulted room that houses Electric Diner pays homage to the New York diner, complete with leather booths and a kitchen-facing counter. Eggs and full English breakfasts are joined by excellent hotdogs and double cheeseburgers. In true American style there’s bottomless filter coffee and, because this is Notting Hill, a health-conscious beet and charcoal smoothie, while brunch cocktails include spritzes and Bloody Marys.
Where: 191 Portobello Road, W11 2ED
Book now: Electric Diner

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 – ‘broken eggs’ is a tangy, creamy muddle of chorizo, scamorza cheese and spring onions. If eggs aren’t your thing, try cornflake French toast with caramelised banana.
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 like halloumi sando, vegan pancake suzette and potato rosti, but you can still find the trusty favourites like eggs benedict for those who want to stick to what they know.
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. Gearing up for a big day in the East? Or maybe you’re meeting up with friends for a laissez-faire brunch in the West - either way there’s something for everyone. 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 slightly more tame 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.