A local’s guide to the best halal brunch in London – from cute cafes to secret bakeries and fancy restaurants, that’s where to get the best start of the day!
Getting a halal brunch in London is one of the coolest non touristy things to do alone in the city.
I have been living here for quite a few years now, with a hiatus last year, when I lived in Italy and got to find all the best street food in Rome on a day-to-day basis.
I’ve been back in London for almost a year now, and today, I’d like to tell you about all the best halal brunch in London in Central London, Mayfair, East London, and South Kensington.
I have talked a lot about halal breakfast in London here, and amazing halal cafes where you can get tasty pancakes, amazing artisan coffee, and other delicious Full English Breakfast.
Brunch is a bit different, and an institution at weekends in the UK – I don’t see why London should be any different.
Today, we’re going to be focusing solely on brunch and breakfast, with the best spots for delicious halal brunch in London.
At the end of this post, you will find other amazing halal restaurants in London for all types of cuisines, and you should have a few more restaurants and halal cafes on your bucket list once you’re done reading!
The Best Places for Halal Brunch in London
A little disclaimer before we get started: it’s important to me to check out the halal status of the halal restaurants in London I write about.
As such, I will tell you whether the restaurant is HMC halal certified, and if pork and alcohol are served in the restaurants I mention here on The Working Line.
However, as always, I’d always recommend contacting the restaurants or checking out their website/social media to know whether the status is still the same.
Why?
Because restaurants can change suppliers without notice, and I cannot control that.
Now, let’s get on with the very best halal brunch in London!
Best Halal Brunch Spots in London: Drunch Mayfair
Drunch is a place I mention quite a lot on The Working Line, and with its Instagram cafe vibe, it is one of my favorite spots for a halal brunch in London.
Established in 2013, Drunch has three branches in London, one in Regent Street, one in Fitzrovia, and one in Mayfair.
And it is so well-established that people come from all around London to snapshots in front of the amazing coffee shops.
One of the super fancy halal restaurants in London, it gives off that trendy vibe and posh halal fine dining food atmosphere at the same time.
Drunch is completely halal, and a family-run business.
What with being a freelancer, I am big on supporting small businesses and family-run brands.
And Drunch Mayfair, founded by Syrian relatives, deserves all the spotlight it can get. If you’re looking for the best halal brunch in London, you’ll get much more at Drunch.
You’ll get Instagram pics with flowers, soft toys, and colorful backgrounds.
You’ll get drinks with fun messages on them.
And you’ll get a halal Full English breakfast if you wish to get this for your brunch moment.
Vegan and vegetarian peeps will be happy at Drunch too when they see the sheer amount of vegan dishes available for breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner.
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Halal Breakfast in London: Cafe East
I already mentioned Cafe East quite a few times on The Working Line, as it’s one of my favorite places for a halal brunch in London.
Located on Roman Road, it offers the most colorful plates I’ve ever seen in East London, except for halal cafes on Whitechapel Road.
Cafe East is that small local place that people come from all parts of London for.
The service is amazing, the food is amazingly fresh, and if you want a halal Full English Breakfast, that’s one of the places you should visit.
It’s one of the most perfect halal brunch spots in East London, not only for the quality of the food but for the number of pictures you’ll be able to snap for your Insta.
The small cafe also offers vegetarian and vegan options, in addition to cooking up the best halal brunch in London.
The plates are thoughtfully put together, and what I mostly love there is the selection of fluffy pancakes and fresh waffles.
They’re delicious, and I’ve never – ever – eaten pancakes that delicious in London.
With flowers on the plates and colorful fruits, Cafe East have understood that having an Instagram cafe with the best halal brunch in London would push them forward on the brunch scene.
It’s not located too far from the Roman Road Market, Bow, Bethnal Green, and Mile End, so if you’re around, do pay them a visit.
You might have to queue a little bit, but they’re giving halal Michelin star restaurants a run for their money, at Cafe East.
Best Halal Brunch Spots in London: Shrigley’s Moroccan Cuisine
Halal Moroccan restaurants are not that easy to come by in London, I know this for a fact.
Usually, when you look for fancy halal restaurants in London, you’ll find Turkish, Indian, or European food mostly.
But there’s this place, perfect for any morning of the week: Shrigley’s Moroccan Cuisine.
It offers some of the best halal brunch in London, with lots of amazing Moroccan dishes.
I love Moroccan food; since I am half French and half Moroccan, I was raised with both types of food, and I do miss my mom’s cooking greatly.
Shrigley’s Moroccan cuisine is perfect if you’re looking for a halal brunch in London around Central since it’s located close to Borough Market and London Bridge, where you can find amazing little cafes and free libraries to work and study.
Dubbed ‘your Moroccan restaurant located in London with incredible Middle-East specialties able to bring together the most delicious flavors from Morocco’, Shrigley’s Moroccan Cuisine focuses on fresh, homemade food.
And the value is great: for under a tenner, you’ll have a full plate of delicious Moroccan food – from tajines to shakshuka, and amazing kefta, falafel, and Moroccan desserts.
No alcohol is served, and all the food served at Shrigley’s Moroccan Cuisine is halal.
Simply one of the best Moroccan restaurants in London, and perfect if you’re a digital nomad or a student freshly arrived in London.
Halal Breakfast in London: Dulce Cafe
Dulce Cafe is one of the most affordable halal restaurants in East London, and with its unforgettable Full English and halal brunch in London, that’s a restaurant you should bookmark and visit ASAP.
I have been visiting Dulce Cafe for a few years, and it’s one of my favorite halal cafes in London when I want to be sure of the quality of the food and the service.
Over the years, Dulce Cafe has improved greatly, from standards that were already pretty high for a city like London.
The cafe on Whitechapel High Street has breakfast, brunch, lunch, and afternoon bites on offer, and everything is fresh and delicious.
Never have I gotten a bad halal brunch in London at Dulce Cafe, and I’ve always been treated and received as if I were an important person – which is how they treat all of their customers.
I would recommend getting a plate of their fluffy pancakes, French toast, or Full English breakfast. In any case, all the meat there is halal, so you can eat your heart out.
The cool thing is there are lots of things to do around Dulce Cafe, like visiting the colorful street art in Brick Lane or passing by Aldgate Square and Minories to walk your way down to Tower Bridge.
One of my favorite places to write in London, and if you’re looking for the best halal brunch spots in East London, you’ll fall in love with Dulce Cafe pretty fast.
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Best Halal Brunch Spots in London: Bake Street
Bake Street in Lower Clapton doesn’t need any introduction anymore, and locals are very much acquainted with this place which offers the best halal brunch in London.
With a beautiful background, Bake Street is family-friendly and you’ll definitely be able to either bring the kids or have a romantic date there at weekends.
Far from being one of the very fancy halal restaurants in London, Bake Street offers hearty food that will make your tastebuds sing.
The food will remind you of what your mom would serve you if only a wee bit more elevated.
If you’re with a vegetarian or a vegan, Bake Street also offers some really delicious vegan pastries and even gluten-free options!
This all-inclusive mindset is just one more reason to pay a visit to Bake Street and its delicious halal breakfast bites.
The menu is completely halal, so if you’re after the best halal brunch in London in a cafe in North London, Bake Street is going to become one of your favorites very soon.
The plates are juicy, the pastries gooey and the perfect amount of chewy, and the lattes spot-on.
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Halal Breakfast in London: Dishoom
If you’d like to amp up your whole halal brunch in London vibe, we’ve got Dishoom in Carnaby.
Located right off Regent Street and Oxford Street, Dishoom actually has quite a few locations all around London.
Chicken and lamb served at Dishoom are halal and come from certified suppliers – they do serve alcohol and pork in their restaurants.
The all-day menu is also halal, making Dishoom one of the best halal brunch spots in Central London.
If you’re looking for a delicious – and different – halal brunch in London, Dishoom has got bits and bobs that’ll ravish you and the entire family.
You’ve also got plenty of vegetarian and vegan options, with Irani akuri (eggs, grilled tomato, and buns), naan rolls, omelets, and other delicious savory dishes.
Dishoom clearly is one of the best halal Indian restaurants in London, there’s no doubt about it.
There is also a version of the Full English breakfast, and lots of Indian drinks that you should sip on while you’re eating to complete the experience.
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Best Halal Brunch Spots in London: Guanabana
I feel like Guanabana is one of the most underrated halal brunch spots in London.
Yet, it offers some delicious, juicy, savory dishes perfect for a halal brunch on Saturdays and Sundays before hitting Camden Lock.
Guanabana belongs to the same company that owns Bintang and the delicious halal bakery Panadera on Kentish Town Road, and they focus on Latin and Caribbean cuisine.
At Guanabana, you can come from breakfast to dinnertime, and their all-week halal brunch in London spans from 12 pm to 4 pm on weekdays, and on weekends from 10 am to 3 pm.
If you’re ever after the best halal burgers in London, Guanabana has some pretty delicious ones.
But if you’re after a good halal steak and grilled meats, that’s the place.
With notes of Jamaica and Mexico in the dishes, the Guanabana steaks, with their accompanying sauce are the perfect addition to a midweek romantic date.
Lowkey one of the most affordable halal restaurants in North London around Camden, with endless options to piece together a great date and stomach butterflies.
Halal Breakfast in London: Cobblers Coffee
I mentioned Cobblers Cafe in my guide to the best halal restaurants in Edmonton and Enfield Town, and I stand by what I said.
If you’re after the best halal brunch in London, Cobblers Cafe has got to be your next destination.
It’s probably not the biggest halal cafe in the city, that’s for sure.
But if you want to feel like a king or a queen when you’re having your delicious Saturday morning brunch, that’s one of the best halal brunch spots in North London.
There, a halal Full English breakfast is the optimum choice – at least for me.
But as for all lowkey fancy halal restaurants in London, I’d much rather try – again and again – other breads and bites, with toasties and unforgettable cakes and pastries.
I’m much more of a sweet tooth kinda gal, but the savory dishes at Cobblers Cafe will make you forget about all the spots for halal brunch in London you’ve ever visited.
It gets busy pretty quickly, so come as early as possible, especially at weekends.
Best Halal Brunch Spots in London: Hazev Cafe
If you like Mediterranean slash Turkish slash Anatolian foods, I’ve got the perfect spot for halal brunch in London for you.
The amazing thing is that while lots of us look for the best free views of London on rooftops in Central, you’ve got Hazev Cafe offering a spotless view of the Thames river right as you’re teaching the best halal brunch a good lesson.
Hazev Cafe has got a pretty big menu, and you’ll be able to eat in one of the most colorful restaurants in the whole city.
If you’re ever looking for halal outdoor dining spots in London, their doors open to a beautiful terrace.
That will allow you to get an even closer view than what you’d be able to get in halal rooftop restaurants in London.
I think Hazev Cafe has the best halal brunch in London out of all halal spots in Canary Wharf, especially given the quality of the food and the view you’ve got of London.
Breakfast platters filled with beef garlic sausages, olives, fresh veggies, and Turkish tea are a blast at Hazev Cafe.
It’s really a colorful background for a romantic date on Sunday mornings, and the food is completely halal, and flavorful – it goes without saying.
If you’re ever looking for halal meat restaurants in London, there’s enough in their amazing wraps and platters to imprint an unforgettable memory on your palate.
Alcohol is served at Hazev, so you can figure out whether it’s important to you or not before you visit Hazev Cafe.
Best Halal Brunch in London: Chestnut Bakery
Chestnut bakery, located on Elizabeth Street in Victoria (close to the English Rose Cafe, one of the cutest vintage cafes in London!) is the perfect spot for a halal brunch if you’re tired of Full English breakfasts.
This bakery focuses on building itself as a community bakery, offering bread, pastries, and cakes from all over the world.
As a French young woman, it is important to me to find in a bakery classic pastries and bread.
However, in London, and in such a place as Chestnut Bakery with its fully halal menu, I am much more open-minded.
Chestnut Bakery has those classic bites and hot beverages like latte, cappuccino, and espresso, that you can sip on while tasting amazing mille-feuille, croissants, sourdough loaves, bagels, and Danish.
But if you want to get your halal brunch in London with a twist, why not get a za’atar and gruyere croissant, or a strawberry and elderflower Danish?
It’s all about being open-minded when you want to have the best experiences in life.
Like when you spend part of your life in a hostel, or when you are looking for the best halal rooftop restaurants in London.
Fresh juices, amazing coffee and tea, and seating perfect for a bakery that is so cozy – you’re bound to have the best halal brunch in London at Chestnut Bakery.
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Best Halal Brunch in London: Popina Mayfair
Popina Mayfair isn’t a completely halal cafe restaurant.
However, all the halal items are clearly marked on the menu and prepared separately, which makes their amazing menu perfect if you’re looking for the best halal brunch in London.
The dishes at Popina are very different from anything you could find in London, and that makes its strength.
What to eat?
Peanut butter, banana, and toffee toasts, delicious portions of halal Full English breakfast, Shakshuka, and some of the best Eggs Benedict in London with halal beef bacon to digest with a lime and elderflower lemonade.
An utterly cute eatery that makes for the best halal brunch in Central London, especially if you’re wandering around the shops on Oxford Street afterward.
Best Halal Brunch in London: Palaette
Located in East London in Hackney, Palaette probably is one of the cutest cafe restaurants if you’re looking for the best halal brunch in London.
Almost completely halal with deliciously instagrammable toasties, pancakes, and other yogurt bowls, Palaette has been on the halal restaurant scene in London for a few years, feeding hungry East Londoners.
Pork and alcohol are both served at the family-run Mare Street restaurant, however, all the plates aside from a few breakfast dishes are either halal or can be made halal.
If you’re looking for a completely halal brunch in London, the choice of halal burgers, salads, wraps, and utterly delicious vegan cakes is perfect to feed adults and kids.
Although Palaette is not a pink cafe, it is still one of the most instagrammable cafes in London for a filling halal brunch, especially with all the colorful plates and drinks on offer.
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Best Halal Brunch in London: Ceru
Ceru is that Middle Eastern restaurant where you’ll get some of the best halal brunch in London, from 11 am till 5 pm at weekends.
On the menu, are amazing Turkish and Middle-Eastern dishes that range from Shakshuka to Turkish poached eggs, served with a warm pita bread that you’ll want to fill up on.
Ceru has two restaurants in London, one in Queensway, and one in South Kensington, which both have an incredibly warm and homely atmosphere perfect to relax at weekends.
It is also one of the only halal brunch places in London I’m mentioning in this guide that has such a strong ethnic menu, with that delicious Turkish halloumi and egg plates filling up any belly nicely.
On the drink menu to accompany the most perfect halal brunch in London, a stunning homemade lemonade, strong espresso, Turkish apple tea, and Beirut blanc, one of Ceru’s specialties, a mix of Eau de rose and honey.
All the meat at Ceru’s Levantine restaurant is certified halal, alcohol is served.
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Best Halal Brunch in London: Grounded
Grounded on Whitechapel Road almost needs no introduction anymore, everytime I’m looking to get the best halal brunch in London, I know that’s the place to be.
From a completely halal Full English breakfast to fluffy pancakes and lots of cakes, brownies, and crumpets on the menu, Grounded – also called Grounded Coffee Company is one of the best halal brunch spots in East London.
In all of London, even, there’s often a queue of people waiting to get into the coffee shop/restaurant at weekends.
One of my favorite places to write in London, Grounded has some excellent halal brunch bites, from sourdough toasts so good you won’t find any better elsewhere, to halal burgers as well.
No pork on the menu, lots of amazing hot drinks, and a really nice, rustic atmosphere – the perfect spot to get a halal brunch or breakfast in London.
Nearby, you’ve got Brick Lane and the amazing hot chocolate at Dark Sugars, which you should definitely try for decadent cups of hot choc, as soon as autumn comes around.
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Best Halal Brunch in London: The Great Chase
The Great Chase, a completely halal and alcohol-free restaurant in Islington is best known for its stunning Sunday Roast.
On the menu, you’ll find at The Great Chase plenty of delicious halal steak cuts, from dry-aged sirloin to an extra tender chicken breast.
With a side of roast potatoes, butternut, and Yorkshire pudding and gravy, that will craft the perfect halal brunch in London for you.
The Great Chase has a much wider menu if you’re looking for fancy halal restaurants in London to take your other half in the evening.
But if you’re looking for halal brunch, then their all-weekend Roast menu is one of the best in London.
The dessert menu is to-die-for, do keep some space for their finely-crafted pastries to finish the perfect meal.
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The Best Places for Halal Brunch in London
There you have them, the best restaurants for a great halal brunch in London.
There are a lot more halal restaurants in Canary Wharf, East London, and Edmonton where you could get a halal brunch or breakfast, midweek or come the weekend.
But I chose to list only my favorites in this guide, as I always do.
I would always recommend getting a halal Full English breakfast when you’ve got the chance because I just love the way all the ingredients interact with each other.
We’ve got delicious hash browns, turkey rashers, and beef sausages, and when you’re lucky enough, some restaurants also add some fruit to the plate.
That’s definitely one of my favorite dishes in the UK, and I keep going back to some places just for that dish.