What many people call “The New York of Europe” arguably has some of the finest cuisine ranging anywhere from South Indian to the authentic pizzerias that are sprinkled throughout the posh district of Soho near the famous areas such as Convent Garden. The saying that breakfast is the most important meal of the day is no way lacking in truth when you visit the cosmopolitan city of London. In this posh, sophisticated English city, breakfast is actually seen as quite an important cultural experience for locals, tourists and even those who want to learn its culinary variety. For the full list of places to visit in London check here.
Duck & Waffle
To start off enjoying breakfast in London the traditional way, the first stop would definitely be one where you can experience the full English breakfast. With the house special called a “full Henry,” this authentic English breakfast comes a whole Belgian waffle. It also comes with Lincolnshire sausage, streaky bacon, black pudding, roasted Portobello mushroom, grilled tomatoes, hash browns and two eggs. This relatively affordable spot provides a traditional take on the English breakfast with staying true to the budget that any study abroad student would rejoice over.
Traditional English breakfast
The Ritz
For the fancier, finer breakfast goods, The Ritz is a stunning restaurant where you can experience English breakfast as if you were a part of the royal crown itself.Even if a euro breakfast is not necessarily in your price budget, the memories you can take away from the overall dining experience is why the cost is a bit pricier. Architecturally iconic, while maintaining the international symbol of being one of the most luxurious hotels in the world, the breakfast is nothing short of spectacular. Simple breakfasts with expensive rare caviar with the scenery of a world in shimmering leaves is a life-changing way to experience the first meal of the day.
Bowery Bakery
If you’re getting tired of all these traditional English breakfasts, this bakery is the perfect escape to tap into those homestyle New York bagels that may have you thinking you’re back in the big apple. Founded by frustrated New Yorkers that took matters into their own hands, this local bagel shop has the potential of making every New Yorker living in London feel a little closer to home.