There are a lot of perks to being friends with a foodie. We’re always up for an adventure to an underground restaurant, and we probably know the name of several that have just opened up. If you don’t know a weird ingredient on the menu at a Latin American restaurant, chances are that we do (chimichanga, anyone?). And you never have to worry about eating too much in front of us because man, we love food. Like, enough to get it tattooed on our bodies.
But the one drawback of being friends with a foodie is our need to photograph every morsel of food presented to us. Seriously. You could give me dry toast and I’d find a way to Instagram it. I once made my sister wait half an hour to drink her latte just so that I could photograph the drink with our breakfast when it arrived.
It’s a sign of how much my sister loves me that she didn’t murder me while we waited (im)patiently for the food.
The worst part is that sometimes you dutifully wait for an eternity only to be disappointed when the food arrives. The rainbow bagel isn’t bright enough to photograph properly. The lighting isn’t right. For whatever reason, the photo sucks, and then you’re stuck with a cold latte and a disappointing pic.
Well, friends, I offer you a solution to sad, cold lattes.
If you’re dining out in Inner London this weekend, then these 18 Most Instagrammed Brunch Places need to be on your bucketlist. The natural lighting and aesthetic food makes these eateries the ideal location to snap up a photo of your meal. Instagram, you best be ready for us.
1. Dishoom, Shoreditch
This Irani cafe features a unique breakfast menu, boasting dishes such as a mango lassi, a buttered bun dipped in chai, and fried eggs on chili cheese toast. Try to snag a seat on the outdoor verandah – the natural lighting and antique furniture makes it ideal for Insta pics.
2. Muriel’s Kitchen, South Kensington
This family-owned cafe offers breakfast staples such as freshly-made smoothies, berry pancakes with greek yoghurt, and a full-English packed with beans and grilled mushrooms.
Plus, Muriel’s features avocado and coffee, both of which make the 10 Most Instagrammed Foods of All Time.
3. Duck and Waffle, Southwark
This upscale restaurant is located on the 40th floor of a building, which means that it offers some killer views of London’s skyline (the perfect backdrop to any instagrammed brunch pic). The menu is pretty killer too. Try the ox cheek benedict, or the Elvis waffles featuring banana brulée and chantilly cream. Scared of heights? Make these S’mores Chicken Waffles at home instead.
4. Bistrotheque, Hackney
Diners at this fancy restaurant can enjoy a range of European fare, including avocado and poached eggs with cornbread, as well as steak tartare. Make sure to try one of the frou-frou drinks. Yes, that’s right – you could be sipping a white peach bellini before noon.
5. Drink Me Eat Me, Hammersmith
Okay, so technically this vintage teashop is more of a bakery than a brunch location, but it’s so fab that I had to include it anyways. Drink Me Eat Me boasts petite macarons, almond croissaints, and delicate floral china that looks like it came out of your grandmother’s house in the best sort of way. It’s the perfect prop to any instagrammed brunch photo.
6. Daisy Green | Beany Green, Broadgate
This Australian cafe is every brunch goers dream. For
£39.50/person, you can enjoy endless mimosas, coffee, smoothies, and a hot and cold item (I would definitely recommend the Coconut Bread French Toast with greek yoghurt and berries for the ultimate sensory experience). All of the food is so colorful that you won’t even need to touch up the saturation in your Insta pic. Winning.
7. Cereal Killer Cafe, Shoreditch
This breakfast eatery will have you becoming seriously nostalgic for your childhood. With over 120 cereals to choose from, you can live out your childhood dreams of eating a bucket of sugar with extra sugary milk on top (did you know that chocolate cookie milk exists? Well, now you do). Snap a photo of your childhood dream as you enjoy Cocoa Pops on one of the many beds that the cafe offers for seating.
8. Palm Vaults, Hackney
With its clean, botanical atmosphere and plant-based menu, it’s easy to see why this cafe is a favorite among Instagrammers. Stop by for a red velvet latte, smashed avocado on toast with smoky coconut, or a slice of vegan cake.
9. The Botanist, Chelsea
This fancy restaurant offers a range of British fare, including bircher muesli with apples and dates, oak-smoked Scottish salmon, and a variety of steaks. It’s the perfect place for a traveler to post a traditional English instagrammed brunch to make all of their family still at home jealous.
10. L’ETO Caffe, Belgravia
If it’s worldly fare that you’re looking for, then this cafe is your place. L’ETO boasts a number of regional breakfasts, including Arabic (aubergines with yoghurt), Italian (truffled scrambled eggs with mushrooms), and Californian (corn tortillas and chille eggs). Impress your Insta followers with a twist on the traditional breakfast items. Boring pancakes, no more.
11. The Breakfast Club, Southwark
This quirky family-run cafe (or caf, as the family calls it) offers a shiny pink ceiling and fun pineapple decorations. Enjoy a variety of classical breakfast items, including a banana bircher, eggs benny, or salted caramel banoffee pancakes. Your Insta followers will love the all-American diner feel in the middle of London.
12. La Petite Bretagne, Hammersmith
This French creperie is run by the grandson of a Breton with a passion for French cuisine. The menu offers a selection of savory and sweet crepes, with the highlights being the “l’Anglaise” (stilton, apple, walnut, and ham) and the “Eton Mess” (strawberries, meringue, cream). The natural light and white walls makes it ideal conditions to snap that perfect instagrammed brunch pic.
13. The MaE Deli, Mayfair
This welcoming, plantbased eatery is perfect for a breakfast with friends. Choose from savory corn fritters, sweet banana bread, or a breakfast bowl packed with coconut chia pudding and a ton of toppings. The wooden tables and potted green plants provide the perfect backdrop to any photo.
14. e5 Bakehouse, Hackney
This East London artisan bakery is known for its heavenly, freshly-baked bread (sign me up, please). Enjoy a slice of toast with a range of toppings, or a flaky croissant just out of the oven. The rustic vibe to the cafe makes the bread look just as good as it tastes.
15. The Muffin Man Tea Shop, South Kensington
The adorable name of this cafe (can you imagine putting this as your Instagram geo-tag?) matches the cheerful striped awnings and green wallpaper inside. The shop is known for its delicious scones, but it also offers a full English if you’re feeling more peckish. Stuck in America? Check out how to make your own full English breakfast in the States.
16. Wringer + Mangle, Hackney
Although the brunch menu changes weekly at this restaurant, some staples such as the Wringer + Mangle breakfast (maple cured bacon, beans, Cumberland sausage) and the spicy sweet potato hash remain firmly on the menu. Did I mention that for
£15 you can also enjoy an endless amount of bubbly? It’s no wonder Instagrammers (and anybody with a valid ID) flock to this restaurant for brunch.
17. Lady Dinah’s Cat Emporium, Shoreditch
The name of the cafe gives away why it’s one of the contestants for the most instagrammed brunch in London. Yes, the rumors are true. At this cafe, you can enjoy a lovely scone and tea while hanging out with furry friends. If you’re a cat-person, then this place is for you.
18. The Monocle Cafe, Mayfair
This hip, minimalist cafe provides the ultimate instagrammable brunch: an avocado and halloumi sandwich on thick-cut bread. If that doesn’t float your boat, try the Japanese or Scandinavian breakfasts instead.
If a holiday to London isn’t in the cards for you (student debt, am I right?), then you can also check out the the most instagrammed restaurants in every U.S. State. And if even that is too far (hello, non-American readers), you can always take the perfect Insta pic at home. Go forth and Insta-on, friends.